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Healthy Kids Day Schedules

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Jennie

June 2nd is Healthy Kids Day Check out the Schedules below to see what’s happening at your Y. Crowfoot YMCA Eau Claire YMCA COMING SOON!   Saddletowne YMCA COMING SOON! Shawnessy YMCA YMCA in the South Health Campus Healthy Kids …

Jumpstart June with YMCA Healthy Kids Day!

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Jolene Hunter

Sunday June 2nd will be the YMCA annual and national event called Healthy Kids Day. All across Canada, associations will be celebrating an active lifestyle, for all families and especially…. Kids! What a better way to spend a Sunday than …

MAY 5 is Free Fifth at YMCA!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Carollyne Cheng

May 5 is Free Fifth Day at all YMCA locations in Calgary! On the fifth of every month, members can bring one guest for free-access all day long! There are lots of stats out there that show having a workout …

Healthy Kids Day 2013

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jennie

Calling all KIDS! Come hang out at your local YMCA – play games, get your face painted, learn about eating healthy and staying active. Remember to bring Mom and Dad and tell all your friends too!!! All ages are welcome! …

HOP On Board for Strong Kids!

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Carollyne Cheng

We are excited to be hosting our Hop for Strong Kids Event! All the children and YMCA staff will participate in an afternoon of  performing, hopping and other fun activities. Please stop in and see our youngest members of the …

Support YMCA Strong Kids with Frozen Yogurt!

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Carollyne Cheng

At Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt’s grand opening celebration on Saturday March 23, free frozen yogurt will be served from 12:00pm to 3:00pm with a donation to YMCA Strong Kids! YMCA Calgary is dedicated to helping the community build healthy lifestyles. …

5 Tips for Teaching Kids Philanthropy

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

There are many enjoyments to be found in giving. It is about a sense of community and caring. Teaching children to contribute to society and become interested in other people is especially important as communities grow and we expand outward …

Spin for YMCA Strong Kids Update

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Carollyne Cheng

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all of our supporters and donors who helped us at our YMCA Strong Kids kick-off event. We were able to raise a total of $83,185.18 from Spin for Strong Kids! March …

Snacks for Kids

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Brooke Rommens

A tip from the YMCA Raising Healthy Kids Day by Day I know we are well into the New Year but why not start now and serve fun healthy meals and snacks? Think about making healthy snacks to keep you …

Teaching Kids How to Give

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

Philanthropy is more than just giving. It is about being part of something bigger than yourself. It is about being a connected part of the community and truly caring about others. Teaching kids how to give is vital to a …