PD Day & School Break Camps
CALGARY PD DAY CAMPS
NEW! 2025 DATES
School’s out! Join YouthLink’s team to solve crimes and learn about forensics at one of the best Calgary PD day camps.
January 31 || CSI YouthLink (Forensics) || Do you think you know what crime scene investigation is? Well, we’re here to shine a (flash)light on the truth. We’ll teach you the basics of forensic science and how to find the evidence. Come prepared to put your newly found skills to the test! SOLD OUT
February 13 & 14 (Teacher’s Convention) || Crack the Case || It’s time to Crack the Case! In this camp, you will learn the most important tricks of the trade when it comes to crime investigation. Follow clues and piece together what happened, using real investigative skills and tools. SOLD OUT
March 7 || Recruits in Training || What type of training do recruits take on when gaining skills for the street? Now’s your chance to find out. This is a day of fun-filled training challenges where you will learn what it takes, straight from our special guest experts.
May 16 || Gross Out || It’s a day of both sophisticated science and gross out fun. Discover how medical examiners and death investigators use science to answer questions about a body. Come prepared for an adventure that takes you from the autopsy to the crime lab.
Ages 7 -12 || 9:00AM to 4:00PM || Single Day Camps
School’s out for the day! Come spend your day at YouthLink with our all-star camp team. Activities focus on policing and forensics with different fun-filled themes every PD Day.
SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS
SELECT SCHOOL BREAKS
Ages 7 – 12 || 9:00AM to 4:00PM || Multi-Day Camps
School’s on break! Come join our all-star day camp team for a VIP experience during your school breaks. Multiple day camps filled with policing, forensics, and Calgary Police Service special guests (schedule dependent)!
CALGARY PD DAY & SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS FAQ
What happens if my camper will be absent or arrives late to camp?
Please call our Front Desk at 403-428-4530. You can also email the absence to Emily Penzo at epenzo@calgarypolice.ca .
Where is the camp located?
Our camp is located at YouthLink Calgary, next to Calgary Police Service Headquarters (5151 – 47th Street NE, Calgary). Parking is available by accessing the open gate through Entrance 3.
Is YouthLink a nut-free facility?
We strive to be a nut-free facility. We ask that all packed lunches and snacks are nut-free. However, sometimes campers may show up with a peanut butter and jam sandwich for lunch or have eaten peanut butter for breakfast before attending camp. If your camper has a peanut or nut allergy please let the camp staff know.
What is your refund policy for camp?
Our policy is a full refund with the notification of three (3) days before the start date of camp. Refunds or cancellations with less than one week’s notice will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Camp Supervisor and Bookings and Analytics Coordinator. We charge the full camp fee to all no-shows on the first day of camp.
When is drop-off and pick-up for camp?
Drop-off is between 8:45AM and 9:00AM. Pick-up is between 3:30PM and 4:00PM. The YouthLink parking lot (Entrance 3) is open for drop-off from 8:30AM to 9:15AM, and from 3:30PM to 4:15PM for pick-up. Early drop-offs and late pick-ups are not available for PD Day and School Break Camps.
Do you offer before and after care?
No, we do not offer Before and After Care for our PD Day and School Break camps.
What does my camper need to bring to camp?
- Runners / Sneakers (Snow Boots or Rain Boots for Inclement Weather Days)
- Contained Nut Free Packable Lunch with at least two snacks (Campers get hungry)
- Full Water Bottle
- Medications (Inhalers, Epi-Pens, etc.) – clearly labelled in original packaging
- Quiet time item: book, colouring supplies, puzzle book, etc.
What does my camper not need to bring to camp?
- Personal electronics or cell phones
- Personal valuables that the camper does not wish to lose
- Restrictive clothing, i.e. dresses, skirts
- Nuts or nut products in lunches or snacks (we strive to be a nut free facility)
Does YouthLink have a lost and found?
Yes, we have a small lost and found available at the facility. Please reach out to the Front Desk at 403-428-4530 with a description of the lost item. We will donate items not claimed by June 30, 2024, to charity.
Can my camper purchase items at the gift shop?
Please do not send money with campers. Items are available for purchase at the giftshop at the end of the camp day with a parent or guardian present.
What if my camper has medication they need to carry?
If your child requires any prescription medications (including Asthma inhalers) or carries an Epi-Pen, please let your camp leaders know at check-in. All prescription medications that campers need to carry must be discussed with camp staff at check-in. Prescription medications must be in the original pharmacy packaging, labelled with the patient’s name and the physician’s ordered dose on the bottle (pills in Ziploc bags and other packaging are not permitted). Camp leaders will carry all camper prescriptions unless specified by the parent / guardian.
Will campers be grouped by age?
PD Day Camps will be run in a large group with all ages included in the group. Some activities may have groups split into younger and older groups, based on the activity requirements and scope.