Blogs

Naqeeyah volunteering at Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge

What Does it Mean to be a Leader?

Meet Naqeeyah Karachiwala, Alumni of the Calgary Flames Grade 6 YMCA Membership and current Leadership Student at YMCA Calgary. Now in Grade 9, Naqeeyah continues to volunteer at the YMCA as part of our Alumni Leadership Program, where she learns about our pillars of respect, honesty, caring and responsibility.
Three children are seen in a pool at the edge of the pool deck, with smiling faces and wet hair.

Spring Program Registration

Program registration is just around the corner, just like spring!
Two gentlemen stand in front of the Member Services desk at Saddletowne YMCA, both wearing black jackets and looking at the camera.

Y Story: Zain and Kenneth

Meet Zain, YMCA Calgary member and volunteer. Zain's story is one of resilience, community, and belonging. Living with autism, Zain's journey has been filled with unique challenges, but within the walls of the YMCA, he has discovered a sanctuary where he can thrive.
A Brain with a clock on it rests over a starry and cloudy sky depicting day and night time

Best Practices for Optimizing our Circadian Rhythm

Amy Collins, Customer Service Supervisor at Shawnessy YMCA, knows a thing or two about maintaining a good schedule. In fact, she knows how important it is to maintain Circadian Rhythm to get the most out of your day, and life. This week, Amy shares insight into what we can do to maximize our Circadian Rhythm.
Minister Tanya Fir poses with Shannon Doram, President & CEO of YMCA Calgary and Adam Pekarsky, Chair of Love, Camp Capital Campaign pose with youth from YMCA Calgary during a cheque presentation for the Love, Camp campaign

Government of Alberta Supports Camp Chief Hector YMCA Revitalization Project

YMCA Calgary is pleased to announce that it has received a $932,000 grant from the Government of Alberta's Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) for the revitalization of Camp Chief Hector YMCA (CCH), located in beautiful Kananaskis Country.
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Celebrating Black History Month

Every February, we unite with communities across Canada to honour and celebrate the legacy and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities. The roots of Black History Month trace back to 1979 when the City of Toronto initiated it in Canada.