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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.

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FEES
Site usage including activities*
Facilitators extra**		 $10/person/day
$7/person/half-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.
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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 4 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 Online Activity 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.


Throughout each day, campers may experience archery, challenge course, low ropes, fire building, field games, campfires, shelter building and more. Activities at YMCA Camp Riveredge encourage campers to belong, grow, thrive and lead in the outdoors. On hot days, campers will take regular shade breaks, play water games and lower energy activities. Offsite adventures will encourage groups to explore the local parks and natural spaces. Groups will interact with others in a natural disconnected environment to make new friends and develop social skills. .

Merlins 6-7Y
Merlins introduces campers to the outdoors while emphasizing play and enjoying nature with friends. Merlin campers will experience YMCA Camp Riveredge and the surrounding area including challenge course, low ropes and a visit with Calgary Public Library.

 

Hawks 8-9Y
Hawks campers begin to explore the world around them with an emphasis on the YMCA Core Values and making meaningful connections in nature. Campers will experience the challenge course, mud kitchen and a visit with Calgary Public Library.

Falcons 10-11Y
Falcons develops the camp experience to introduce teamwork and leadership skills. Alongside regular camp activities, Falcon campers will be encouraged to control their own experience. This may include performing at campfire or leading activities for the rest of the group.
             

 

Eagles 12-13Y
Eagles campers are encouraged to take leadership roles across camp including campfire, facilitating activities for younger groups and developing ideas for All Camps Day. Eagle campers will have plenty of fun with their peers and counsellor to grow into the camp community
   

Osprey 14-15Y
Osprey leadership groups work alongside camp staff to become leaders in the camp community while having fun. Campers will build life skills and lead several activities for younger groups, be taught safety and behavior management skills, participate in mock interviews and shadow a counsellor.

 


   

Bike Camp Gear One 6/7Y
A program designed to help build confidence and skill while riding a bicycle. Gear One campers will participate in all regular camp activities (challenge course, low ropes, archery, mud kitchen etc.) as well as spending 1 to 2 hours a day building basic bike skills.

 

Bike Camp Gear Two 8-11Y
The traditional Bike Camp experience. Gear Two campers are comfortable riding bicycles who will participate in 2 short rides and 2 long rides. Campers will experience some camp activities (challenge course, archery, animal game) and develop their skills at the Safety City facility.

Bike Camp Gear Three 10-13Y
For very comfortable and experienced cyclists, Gear Three campers will explore all the Calgary’s bike paths have to offer with four long rides. Campers will participate in limited camp activities (archery, challenge course, animal game) but will focus on bicycle control, skills and maintenance at the Safety City Facility.

 



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.