Every year, YMCA Calgary hosts our volunteer fitness instructors at the YMCA Fitness Leadership Conference to provide them with continued education, to develop their community and camaraderie, as well as provide them with some inspiration to bring to their next group fitness classes.

National Philanthropy Day (NPD) is a special day set aside on the fifteenth of November every year. The purpose of this day is to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy — and those people active in the philanthropic community — to the enrichment of our world.

At YMCA Calgary, we’re dedicated to empowering young people with the tools and experiences to grow and thrive. A vital part of that mission is our Healthy Living School (HLS), which emphasizes the importance of community, and the impact each person can have on the wellbeing of their community. 

Spark imagination and get festive this holiday season with BachTots’ The Nutcracker (in a Nutshell). Now a staple on our YMCA Arts Live Performance calendar, this 25-minute show takes the most magical parts of the beloved ballet and reimages them into a lively performance that young attention spans can enjoy.  

Meet Lisa Coultry, an inspiring donor and fitness instructor volunteer dedicated to sharing her passion for fitness with her community.

The next time you go to one of our YMCA Calgary locations, look up! We recently held a Treaty 7 flag raising ceremony, reminding us all that everyone belongs at the YMCA. As we continue on our Truth and Reconciliation journey, we will honour and recognize the Treaty 7 Nations and urban Indigenous community by continuing to create ethical space within our YMCAs for all.