YMCA Camp Riveredge

What is 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!

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*	$16/person/day $12/person/half-day
Exclusive site rental including activities YMCA Camp Riveredge can accommodate a maximum of 90 people doing activities at the site	$800/day
YMCA Facilitator**	$100/day (each)
Overnight (our tipis or your tents)	$7/person/night
Site usage (no activities / no facilitators)	$8/person/day $5/person/half-day
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.
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Where is Camp Riveredge?

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

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Day camps at Camp Riveredge

Summer: 1- or 2-week camps: July 3 - August 28
Registration begins February 1

Winter Break: December 18-22 and December 27-29
Registration begins October 1

We also offer Day Camps during Teacher's Convention (2-days) and Spring Break (5-days)

How do I register for Day Camps?

You can register in-person or by telephone at any branch of YMCA Calgary, or ONLINE.

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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.
Hummingbirds 6-7Y \| 1-week Hummingbird Day Camps are designed to introduce your camper to the wonder and excitement that is Camp Riveredge! Hummingbird campers 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 should be confident in riding a regular pedal bike (without training wheels).		Osprey 14-15Y \| 2-weeks Osprey 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. Ospreys 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 ABORIGINAL DAY CAMPS? Click here for information about camps for 6-13 year olds.

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.
Hummingbirds 6-7Y \| 1-week Hummingbird Day Camps are designed to introduce your camper to the wonder and excitement that is Camp Riveredge! Hummingbird campers 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 should be confident in riding a regular pedal bike (without training wheels).		Osprey 14-15Y \| 2-weeks Osprey 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. Ospreys 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 ABORIGINAL DAY CAMPS? Click here for information about camps for 6-13 year olds.