youth

It must be summer – it’s time for camp!

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Beka Sharrock

CALLING all campers, YMCA Calgary has five different locations to choose from this year for those wishing to join in the fun! YMCA at the South Health Campus will also be offering summer day camp programs for youngsters from the …

Calling All Volunteers!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Dalyce Eykelbosh

Shawnessy YMCA is currently recruiting volunteers for the follows roles for the month of May: Certified Group Fitness Instructors Climbing Wall Teen Night Monitors (18Y+) Triathlon Coaches Your YMCA flourishes with the help of volunteers in these areas: Aquatics Babysitting …

Congratulations to the 2012 Volunteer of the Year Winners!

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Oscar Cruz

Here at YMCA Calgary, we are extremely fortunate to have over 1100 volunteers work together with YMCA staff to provide more than 100,000 hours of time and talent each year. Volunteers help us build communities that are vibrant and healthy; …

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 …

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 …

We’re celebrating Youth Week, April 20-27!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Carollyne Cheng

In honour of Youth Week, $3.00 gets you and a friend a Teen Night drop-in at Crowfoot, Eau Claire, Saddletowne or Shawnessy branches between 7:00pm and 10:00pm on April 26, 2013. Teen Night is for youth aged 12-17. Come by …

We Love Volunteers!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Dalyce Eykelbosh

April 21-27, 2013 is National Volunteer Week in Canada. This is the time that we at the YMCA want to say a giant THANK YOU to each and every volunteer that walks though our doors at all of our various locations …

Global Youth Summit 2013

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Selena Gignac

It’s not too late to register for this year’s Global Youth Summit! Join us in creating a world of inclusion as we tackle “Equality between Identities”. Global Youth Summit (GYS) is an annual one-day event which equips students to take local …

Quarter Way There!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Selena Gignac

Hi Calgary! This is Sarah and Valeria, Calgary YMCA Youth Delegates for the YMCA Europe Festival of 2013! As we are leaving for Prague in four short months, fundraising has really started to become  a priority in regards to preparation …

Summer Student and Youth Passes

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Jennie

Summer Student and Youth Passes Now Available: