Strong Kids

Oilympics – Amazing Strong Kids Support!

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Lana Dionne

In March the Oilympics had their 10 day fundraising hockey tournament.  YMCA Calgary was so fortunate to be chosen as one of the 3 charities to receive funds from this group.  An amazing $45,000 was donated to our Strong Kids Campaign-helping …

YMCA Strong Kids 2013 Golf Tournament

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Lana Dionne

Join us on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at our annual YMCA Strong Kids Golf Tournament.  Let’s raise over $62,000 to help children & youth in our community! You can register at your YMCA branch, or contact Lana Dionne at 403-781-1663 …

Crowfoot’s Youth Rec Swim Team Celebrates Strong Kids

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Paul Mingo

During the first week of March, Crowfoot’s Youth Recreational Swim Team participated in the Swim for Strong Kids.  Swimmers collected both donations and pledges for the number of lengths swam in one hour.  This dedicated group of young swimmers collectively swam over 3000 lengths …

Music in the Mountains 2013 – get your ticket today!

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Sam Nelson-Kennedy

Join us for Camp Chief Hector YMCA’s annual fund raiser – Music in the Mountains Friday, April 26, 2013 | $25 Ironwood Stage and Grill, Calgary Doors open 6pm | Performances start 7pm Tickets: 403-269-6156 or 1-866-430-9622 | Only 40 …

NAYDO 2013-My Perspective on Giving.

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Cameron Berube

I have a story to share…… Philanthropy is about giving-giving of your time, talent, and your treasure. I recently attended NAYDO 2013. Meeting in Vancouver, BC and attended by over 1000 YMCA staff and volunteers, the North American YMCA Development …

Hop for Strong Kids – the results are in!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Caryl Broen

Each year, YMCA Calgary’s Child Development Centres host a Hop for Strong Kids. The 2013 Hop held on March 28th raised a grand total of $5760.50! Children, staff and families from our three Child Development Centres (Eau Claire, Saddletowne and Shawnessy) raised pledges to …

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 …

6th Annual Family Fun Run at Camp Chief Hector YMCA

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Carollyne Cheng

Bring the whole family to enjoy our Family Fun Run in a beautiful mountain setting followed by a BBQ lunch! All proceeds support Camp Chief Hector YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign. 6th Annual Family Fun Run Sunday, June 2, 2013 Camp …

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. …

Eau Claire YMCA Aquatics Loonie-Toonie Dive

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Lisa Kingston

Kids  don’t forget your loonies and toonies next week for the first annual loonie-toonie drive at the Eau Claire YMCA. Your swim instructors will race each other to see who can swim to the opposite end of the pool and …