June 2012 Posts

Eau Claire Wifi changes for the better

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Jennie

I am pleased to announce that YMCA Eau Claire has the new Shaw EXO WiFi . This provides excellent WiFi coverage of most of Eau Claire YMCA and at high speeds. It is intended for use by any staff, members or visitors – but to …

Shawnessy Drop-In Fitness: Wednesday June 20

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Dalyce Eykelbosh

Drop-In Fitness Schedule: Shawnessy YMCA Wednesday June 20th 2012 8:15-9:00am – Shallow H2O Workout – Brigitte 9:15-10:15am – Cross Training – Scott 9:15-10:15am – Karma – Judy 2:30-3:15pm – Gentle H2O Workout – Rekha 6:50-7:50pm – Muscle Works – Bogi …

All Sport One Day at Shawnessy YMCA=Fantastic Fun!

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Lisa Guenther-Smith

Shawnessy YMCA was full of kids ages 6-12 participating in Lacrosse, Fencing, Climbing, Badminton and Karate.  This event was organized by Sport Calgary and allowed kids to discover new sports for free!  It was a great success and Shawnessy YMCA would …

Shawnessy YMCA’s new Children’s Garden is off to a beautiful start!

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Lisa Guenther-Smith

Children of all ages love playing in the dirt! Gardening is a great, practical way to teach us about environmental sustainability, the cycle of life, and even values of responsibility and caring.  Inspired by the Children’s Garden at Camp Chief …

California’s Soda-free Summer

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

Check out what they are doing down in California: Alameda County Public Health Department, Nutrition Services is kicking off our 6th annual Soda Free Summer Campaign. The movement continues to grow in the six Bay Area sugar savvy counties and …

Images of Camp Chief Hector YMCA

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

Sending your kid(s) to Camp Chief Hector YMCA this summer? If you were unable to attend the open house a couple weeks back and are wondering what your children can expect, there are a couple ways to get a sneak …

Aquatics Loonie and Toonie Dive is this week!

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Lisa Guenther-Smith

Bring your loonies and toonies to class this week.  Cheer for your instructor while they dive down to the bottom of the pool to find the loonies and toonies you threw in the pool!  The more you bring-the more they …

FREE YMCA Day Camps: Aboriginal

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Shay Whitney

These free two-week outdoor summer day camps for Aboriginal children ages 7 to 13, are offered alongside YMCA Day Camps, and help build cultural resiliency and identity. Activities include outdoor aquatics, cultural crafts and games and traditional drum and dance. …

A Fitter Summer Vacation

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Tracie Bull

In an article on the  Time Healthland website, writer Kissairis Munoz talks about having a fitter vacation. “Whether you’re relaxing on the beach or exploring a new city, a pause in your normal routine can make it tough to stay fit — not …

Making Time for Exercise

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

In an article on the Canadian Living website, writer Anna Lee Boschetto tells about some interesting ways to make time for exercise during your busy day: “Got a spare two and a half hours to burn? Of course you don’t, …