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Celebrate International Education Day with us on January 24th, 2026! Pacekids is hosting our first-ever public Open House at our Sunridge school. Come join us to learn about our Early Childhood Services and explore enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. When: Saturday, January 24th, 2026 from 10am to 12pm Where: #130 2850 Sunridge Blvd NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6G2 Tour our bright, welcoming facility and discover our classrooms, sensory rooms, gym, and specialized learning spaces. Meet the passionate educators, Classroom Therapy Aides, and therapists who make our programs exceptional. We’re excited to feature special guests from our partners Sprog and Sprocket and

We’re excited to share that Pacekids has been selected as 1 of 5 local Calgary charities to participate in the 2025 Giving Machine Calgary! This unique community initiative will be at Market Mall from December 10th to 30th, where shoppers can donate to Pacekids and other charitable organizations, including Children’s Cottage, Women in Need Society, Kids Cancer Care, Wood’s Homes, and UNICEF Canada.  Thank you to City of Calgary Deputy Mayor Dan McLean and City Councillor Kim Tyres for supporting this initiative. A special thank you to Elder James E. Evanson, Alex Andrews, Kristen Stringham, and the Giving Machine Calgary team for organizing it,

Pacekids New Location Pacekids Programs is thrilled to announce our North School will be relocating to a new and improved facility at 2850 Sunridge Blvd NE. This move will take place for the 2025-2026 school year and will add an additional 115 spots for children with diverse needs. This move reflects Pacekids Programs ongoing commitment to providing an inclusive, engaging, and accessible learning environment for all children with diverse needs. The new Sunridge location offers numerous benefits, including: 11 large classrooms – an increase of 4 classroom spaces – supporting 264 children each day An expansive, inclusive outdoor play area

Donating to Pacekids Pacekids is excited to share that local Calgary business owner Alex Seepole-Chamm has committed to donate a portion of Carbon Vending’s annual sales to Pacekids!  Alex started Carbon Vending in 2019. His hard work has paid off and the company is ready to make contributions to the community. Look for this sticker when you grab a snack and join Carbon Vending in supporting Pacekids!   Mornings are warm and welcoming for Alex’s son, Mano. Mano learned his first words at Pacekids Programs, and he loves the freedom and independence of this new life skill.   Thank you, Alex!

Impact of Keeping Pace Every spring, Pacekids hosts an extravagant dance competition unlike anything else in Calgary. This annual fundraiser allows us to raise money to support Pacekids programming by filling faps in funding we do not receive from government budgets. Pacekids’ ability to support our community relies on the generosity of the dancers, guests, and their networks. Learn more about how the money raised at Keeping Pace impacts Pacekids. Mobility Equipment Equipment like wheelchairs and walkers give children living with mobility limitations the opportunity to experience personal freedom as they move about their day at Pacekids Programs. We provide a variety