Camp Riveredge YMCA

Toe-tal transformation

OK, I’ll admit it, I only joined the Y because my husband nagged me into it. I was always happy with the wine and whine approach – enjoy a glass and later complain my jeans wouldn’t fit. So it was …

RUNNERS! ALUMNI! Family Fun Run at CCHY!

5th Annual Family Fun Run Camp Chief Hector YMCA Bring the whole family to enjoy the Family Run Run in a beautiful mountain setting followed by a BBQ lunch. A great way to get out to the mountains while doing something active …

The Toughest Thing for Teens Isn’t School Work

What is a great source of stress for teens? This article on Globe & Mail online says a lot of teens say it isn’t the work demands of school that weight them down, but peer pressure: “It’s about the social pressure …

Buddies Today!

YMCA Calgary offers multiple Aboriginal programs. One of these programs is the YMCA Calgary Aboriginal Buddies program. In this cultural discovery program, Aboriginal elementary school students meet twice a week to learn about Aboriginal culture and traditions, experience support and friendship …

Volunteer of the Year 2011

Last week, YMCA Calgary held our annual Volunteer of the Year presentations. One adult and one youth volunteer from each YMCA Calgary branch was presented with a plaque and commemorative video as a thank you for their hard work and …

YMCA Family Fun Run Event

5th Annual Family Fun Run Camp Chief Hector YMCA Bring the whole family to enjoy the Family Run Run in a beautiful mountain setting followed by a BBQ lunch. A great way to get out to the mountains while doing …

YMCA AGM & VOY

Last night, YMCA Calgary held our 110th Annual Annual General Meeting and Volunteer of the Year presentations. The event turnout, catering, presentations and atmosphere were all fantastic–it was an evening of positive energy and inspiration! The Calgary Stampede Indian Princess was a …

YMCA Staff wins Youth of Distinction Award!

Please join us in congratulating Ernest Dushime, recipient of the 2012 ConocoPhillips Youth of Distinction Award for Perseverance! Ernest is a YMCA Community Outreach Assistant, Day Camp Staff, as well as a graduate of the YMAP Program. Originally from war-torn Burundi, …

Annual General Meeting

Please join us tonight for our Annual General Meeting.

Spring at YMCA Camp Riveredge

One of Calgary’s best kept secrets is YMCA Camp Riveredge. Nestled on the banks of the Elbow river, in the Sandy Beach area, Camp Riveredge offers kids ages 6Y-15Y an unforgettable outdoor day camp experience. It’s great to see all …