It's more important than ever to help send kids to camp.
Time at summer camp is more than just fun, it's transformative. Camp builds self-esteem, leadership skills, independence, and friendships that last a lifetime. At YMCA Calgary, we believe every child deserves the chance to experience that magic.
Last year, over 12,000 children experienced the joy of the outdoors at Camp Chief Hector YMCA and Camp Riveredge. For more than 1,000 of them, it was only possible because of generous donors like you.
This year, the need is even greater.
With summer about to begin, hundreds of kids are waiting for support to make their camp dreams come true. Your gift can provide a life-changing experience that connects children with nature, sparks joy, and builds resilience that lasts far beyond two weeks of summer.
Just ask Jenna, a mom of two campers. When unexpected financial hardship hit, she worried her daughters, Chelsea and Ellen, wouldn't be able to return to the place they love most. But with the generosity of donors, they were able to participate.
“Camp builds them up when the rest of the year can tear them down. It’s a place of belonging. It gives them confidence, joy, and something to look forward to.”
- Jenna
You can help a child like Chelsea or Ellen discover the joy of camp this summer. Your generosity creates opportunities that last far beyond the season.