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A group of 4 people stand in front of a wooden lemonade stand, smiling, in colourful t-shirts, to support the Camp It Forward campaign at YMCA Calgary.

YMCA Announces their $100K fundraising goal to help send over 500 kids to camp

Every year, over 9,000 children and youth attend YMCA Calgary’s day and overnight camps. And every year, 1 in 10 of those campers are there because of financial assistance. To ensure no child is turned away from experiencing summer camp, YMCA Calgary is fundraising $100,000 through the month of June to send 500 kids to camp.

Y Story: Garth & Ann

At the YMCA, we believe in people. We see their potential. We find strength in telling stories of our differences and find inspiration in sharing our diversity – all with the purpose of bringing us closer together.

YMCA Calgary Offers Free Access to Facilities for Albertans Fleeing Wildfires

Evacuees are welcome to use YMCA Calgary facilities for no charge for the duration of these evacuations.

Little boy shows his hand covered in paint

Accessible, affordable child care key to Alberta's economic success

As one of Alberta’s largest child care providers, the topic of high quality, affordable, accessible child care is important to us. Read more in an op-Ed by Shannon Doram, our President & CEO, published by the Calgary Herald.

Celebrating Asian Heritage Month

The month of May marks Asian Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the contributions and diversity of Asian communities across Canada.

Y Story: Dave

At the YMCA, we believe in people. We see their potential.