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Camp Riveredge

YMCA Camp Riveredge is an outdoor camp located at Sandy Beach Park along the Elbow River in Calgary's south west. Participants can explore the great outdoors, take part in traditional camp games and keep active with our low ropes, challenge course, bouldering cube and archery range. Our programs help develop physical literacy in your children. Learn more!

 

Does your child require the support of an Aide/Support Worker while at camp? For a fun and safe experience for all, your Aide/Support Worker must meet the following criteria:
  • 16 years of age or older
  • Cleared security clearance (through the Calgary Police Service)
  • Approval from the YMCA to attend camp with your child
Click here to get the start the application process!

 

Site Bookings:

Open year-round for outdoor programs, schools, community groups and other organizations can book the site for outdoor education days, team building and other adventures.

OPTIONS

FEES
Site usage including activities*
Facilitators extra**		 $10/person/day
$7/person/half-day
Exclusive site rental including activities
YMCA Camp Riveredge can accommodate a maximum
of 90 people doing activities at the site.
Facilitators extra**		 $800/day
YMCA Trained Facilitator** $150/day (each)
Overnight (our tipis or your tents) $7/person/night
Teachers / Group organizers are not charged for their attendance.
*Activities available: Forest Play, Archery, Challenge Course, Low Ropes,
Bouldering Cube, Arts & Crafts, Wide Games, Outdoor Living Skills 
**Our activities require specific ratios of YMCA facilitators to group participants. 
Click here to REQUEST A BOOKING or MORE INFORMATION

 

Where is Camp Riveredge?

Sandy Beach Park | 1215 50 Avenue SW | Calgary, Alberta

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How do I register for Camp Riveredge Day Camps?

Registration begins February 1 at 8:30AM.
Visit your local YMCA Calgary branch, call 403-269-6156 or REGISTER ONLINE.

View the available camp programs and sessions ONLINE. 
(click "Daycamps")

ONLINE REGISTRATION - HOW DO I LOG IN?
Once at our EConnect site, click <Login>, <Forgot Login Information?>, enter your email address and click <send>. Your Login ID and Family PIN will be sent to that email address.
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What if I need to change sessions or cancel my registration?
Read our cancellation policy.

What should I expect at Day Camp?

YMCA Camp Riveredge offers outdoor Day Camps in the heart of Calgary. Our site is located at Sandy Beach Park along the Elbow River. Campers spend their days outdoors, exploring the natural world, making new friends and participating in camp activities.


Examples of camp activities: archery, group challenge course, bouldering cube, low ropes course, gaga ball, fire-building, arts and crafts, large group games, quiet activities in the shade, and campfire songs and skits. Campers may participate in water activities during their session including water games to get wet on a hot day and wading in a shallow and sheltered spot of the Elbow River. Groups venture into other parks and playgrounds for a day-hike at some point during their time at YMCA Camp Riveredge.

Merlins 6-7Y | 1-week
Merlin Day Camps, for those finished Kindergarten or Grade 1, are designed to introduce your camper to the wonder and excitement that is Camp Riveredge! Merlins will experience the outdoors while learning new games and discovering the natural world through play.

 

Falcons 10-11Y | 1- or 2-weeks
Falcons will have many adventures during their session. Campers get an introduction to leadership through activities, games, and fire-building. Those in a two-week program have the option of an overnight stay in one of our on-site tipis (dinner and breakfast provided by YMCA Camp Riveredge).
             

Hawks 8-9Y | 1-week
Hawks campers will have fun discovering Camp Riveredge and their outdoor environment through nature-based activities and games. They can make mud pies in our outdoor kitchen and head out on urban hikes to explore other nearby parks.

 

Eagles 12-13Y | 1- or 2-weeks
Eagles campers will explore some off-site activities at Sandy Beach Park and along city pathways. They will develop their leadership skills by playing games with younger groups and publishing the weekly Riveredge newspaper. Those in a two-week program have the option of an overnight stay in one of our one-site tipis (dinner and breakfast provided by YMCA Camp Riveredge).
   

Bike Camps 8-9Y | 1-week
Bike Camps 10-11Y | 1-week
Campers in the bike option will participate in regular camp activities as well as have time each day to practice biking skills. Participants need to bring their own bike in good repair and CSA approved helmet. Bike campers must be confident in riding a regular pedal bike (without training wheels).

 

Leadership 14-15Y | 2-weeks
Leadership campers focus on teamwork and leadership during their time at camp. They will participate in camp activities and start leading parts of activities and games for younger groups. Leadership campers will go off-site to hike to other nearby parks. These campers have the option of an overnight stay in one of our on-site tipis (dinner and breakfast provided by YMCA Camp Riveredge).

MORE INFORMATION
What to bring | Transportation | Camp Staff | Safety | Feedback and more.

  

FRIEND REQUESTS
Friend requests can be made online at FAMILY ZONE. Requests must be reciprocal.

Forms at FAMILY ZONE
Enter your camper's medical, emergency contact and transportation info online at FAMILY ZONE. Forms must be completed at least two weeks prior to the camp start date. Only campers whose information is complete can check-in for camp on the start day.

  

QUESTIONS?
Call us at 403-269-6156

Looking for INDIGENOUS DAY CAMPS?
Click here for information about camps for 6-13 year-olds.