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Free Public Access Day – Father’s Day
Come to the YMCA for free on Father’s Day!
A day dedicated to all dads, granddads and even furbaby dads. Thank you for all that you do!
Happy Father’s Day!
Open Access Day – Easter Sunday
Come to the YMCA for free on Easter Sunday!
Spend the day at the Y on us. Hope to see you soon.
Family Weekends at Camp Chief Hector YMCA
Bring the whole family to one of our Family Weekends for some outdoor fun at Camp Chief Hector YMCA
SPRING
May **Space still available** Fri May 20, 7PM to Mon May 23, 2PM – Victoria Day Weekend
Activities, Packing list, Schedule Activity planning tool* (4-day weekend)
May Fri May 27, 7PM to Sun May 29, 2PM
June Fri Jun 10, 7PM to Sun Jun 12, 2PM
Activities, Packing list, Schedule Activity planning tool*
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FALL
September Fri Sep 23 7PM to Sun Sep 25 2PM
Sept/October Fri Sep 30 7PM to Sun Oct 2 2PM
Activities, Packing list, Schedule Activity planning tool*
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3-day weekend Adults $205 | 6-16Y $135 | 3-5Y $90 | 0-2Y free
4-day weekend Adults $310 | 6-16Y $240 | 3-5Y $135 | 0-2Y free
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*Families are encouraged to pre-register for activities. Participants may choose to leave a time block open to take a walk, read a book, have a nap or enjoy a cup of tea. Scan and email your Activity planning tool to our office on the day you register for Family Weekend.
Register by telephone at 403-269-6156 or 1-866-430-9622.
Summer Camp
Eau Claire April Basketball Tournament
Eau Claire is hosting another Grade 6 Basketball Tournament! Join us on Friday, April 17th from 6:00-8:15 PM to participate. Teams of 6 will be competing in a 4-on-4 style competition.
Prizes of all sorts will be awarded to participants. In addition, the top two teams will win Eau Claire Jerseys and be awarded the opportunity to compete for the Inter-Branch Trophy at the City-Wide Championship game on May 1st. Participants will be provided with drinks and light snacks on the day of the tournament. Families and friends are invited to attend to cheer their player on!
All youth ages 10-13 are invited to participate – register now for the opportunity to represent your branch! Those who wish to participate but are not members must pay the $4.00 drop-in fee on the day of the tournament.
Participants are welcome to sign-up as a full team, as a single player, or as a partial team. We will do the best we can to accommodate teammate requests, however we cannot make any guarantees. To access a registration form, click here, or speak with a representative at Member Services. Forms must be submitted to the branch no later than Thursday April 16th!!
For more information, contact Sarah Thornton, Eau Claire Youth Coordinator at 403-781-1685 or e-mail her at sarah.thornton@calgary,ymca.ca
Camp Chief Hector YMCA Family weekend registration – March 3 and 5
Camp Chief Hector YMCA offers a weekend getaway for the entire family during the spring and fall. There are a variety of activities to choose from to create a unique outdoor experience. Participants can try things like horseback riding, hikes, canoeing, high ropes, group games, arts and crafts, climbing tower and evening campfires.
Family Weekends 2015
May 22 – 24 | Jun 5 – 7 – registration begins Mar 3, 8:30am
Sep 25 – 27 – registration begins Mar 5, 8:30am
Included in your Family Weekend registration:
Site Exploration Hike
A choice of two other registered activities
Drop-in activities
Meals
Accommodations in bunk beds
and fun times with your family and new friends!
Click here for all the details!
To register, call 403-269-6156 or 1-866-430-9622 – Jot down preferred activities for each family member before calling for a quick and smooth registration process.
Grade 6 Scavenger Hunt!
GRADE 6 SCAVENGER HUNT!
WHEN?
Saturday, January 31, 2015 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
WHERE?
Crowfoot YMCA in Multipurpose Room #3!
WHAT?
A site-wide scavenger hunt for Grade 6 youth. Participants will be put into teams and will have to complete a series of fun tasks around the YMCA. After the scavenger hunt, there will be a party with food, prizes, and fun!
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Register at the front desk at Crowfoot YMCA by Thursday, January 29, 2015 (Barcode #102369).
This is a FREE event for Grade 6 members (ages 10-12).
Grade 6 Scavenger Hunt!
GRADE 6 SCAVENGER HUNT!
WHEN?
Saturday, January 31, 2015 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
WHERE?
Crowfoot YMCA in Multipurpose Room #3!
WHAT?
A site-wide scavenger hunt for Grade 6 youth. Participants will be put into teams and will have to complete a series of fun tasks around the YMCA. After the scavenger hunt, there will be a party with food, prizes, and fun!
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Register at the front desk at Crowfoot YMCA by Thursday, January 29, 2015 (Barcode #102369).
This is a FREE event for Grade 6 members (ages 10-12).
Community Wellness Day at the Genesis Centre
The Saddletowne YMCA is excited to host our first Community Wellness Day on Saturday, March 29th from 12:00-6:00 PM.
Entry to the facility will be free for all. Participants are invited to enjoy a variety of exciting workshops, demonstrations and activities fit for all ages.
Get a sneak peek at the Saddletowne YMCA’s spring programs while connecting with guest speakers from organizations including the Mount Royal University, the University of Calgary and the Norlien Foundation. Topics include healthy early brain development in children, physical activity and mental health in youths, and making healthy food choices. Learn about different wellness opportunities and resources and meet the different services providers of our vibrant community.
Bring the whole family to our open family swim in the main pool, Youth Sports demonstrations in the gymnasium or our Preschool open-gym. Blood pressure testing, free blood tests for prostate cancer screening and healthy snacks will be offered throughout.
Stay tuned to our website for a full list of scheduled activities. We look forward to seeing you on March 29th!
Snowstorm? What Snowstorm! Keeping warm at the Saddletowne YMCA
The weather this week certainly put a damper on the winter fun for Saddletowne YMCA’s Preschool Department, but we battled back with some wonderful indoor crafts!
Don't forget your mittens!
We are also hosting some other awesome indoor events at the Saddletowne YMCA. Check out:
Elves at Play: Get your Christmas Shopping done while your children (3-12yrs) swim, craft, and play games with the wonderful Youth and Preschool staff at Saddletowne. Saturday December 14th from 1:00pm t0 5:00pm.
Members: 25$ Non-members 35$
Penguins playing in the snow!
Crafty Kids Workshop: Does your child (3-12yrs) like to do crafts? Sign your child(ren) up to create an exciting holiday crafted gift, wrapping paper included, with the help of the great YMCA volunteers and staff. Tuesday December 10th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
Members: 5$ Non-members: 10$
To sign up, contact the Saddletowne YMCA at 403.237.2393
Calgary’s Child Magazine Parent’s Choice Awards
Every year Calgary’s Child Magazine invites readers to cast their votes in the annual Parents’ Choice Awards for businesses in our community that provide support, service and fun for families.
When you vote for your favourites you could win a fabulous one-night getaway at the Delta Bow Valley Hotel in an upgraded Deluxe Room with full breakfast for two in the Elements Bistro. For more information about the Delta Bow Valley Hotel, visit deltabowvalley.com.
Tell Calgary’s Child Magazine which business or organization hosts your favourites. There are plenty of choices. Some of the categories include:
Day Camp
Residential Camp
Family Fitness facility
Family fun location
Preschool programs
Swimming pool
Teen programs
Please take a moment to vote online at bit.ly/parentschoiceawards so businesses that truly make Calgary a wonderful place to live will be recognized. The deadline to cast your ballot is December 31. 2013. Winners will be announced in January.
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