Highlights
Join YMCA Today and Make an Impact
Become a member before July 31 and enjoy your fifth month free, or donate it to help ensure YMCA programs remain accessible to everyone in our community.
Register for Summer Programs
Build skills, friendships and confidence this summer with YMCA Calgary programs for children, youth and adults.
We’re renovating the Shawnessy YMCA!
We’re improving the Shawnessy YMCA facility in Spring 2026 to meet community needs with renewed spaces, expanded classes, and places for members to connect.
Win Big. Give Back.
As a Charity, YMCA Calgary provides financial assistance to help individuals and families access programs and spaces. Support our Summer 50/50 Raffle to help even more people stay active.
Featured Event
One Man Avengers
What's New
GEC Architecture to Lead Design of Proposed West District YMCA and Calgary Public Library
Celebrating National Indigenous History Month 2026
Celebrating the Power of Connection at YMCA Calgary’s 124th Annual General Meeting
Proposed West District YMCA and Library
New recreation amenities are needed now, more than ever, to meet the needs of Calgary's growing population.
Impact at-a-glance
2025 was an incredible year at YMCA Calgary. We saw our community come together in new and exciting ways and made a lasting impact in our community.
thousand unique individuals served
provided in subsidies
added to the local economy
jobs created
Explore Our Programs
YMCA Calgary has six health and wellness facilities, six child development centres with licensed childcare, two outdoor camp sites and more than 60 community program sites serving all quadrants of the city.
These spaces and programs allow us to deliver health and wellness programs, leadership, community outreach programs and other services to help Calgarians connect with others, build life-long skills, and stay active and healthy.
Child Care
Camps
Health & Fitness
Swimming
Sports & Climbing
Arts
Hear from members of our community
The YMCA is my favourite place, and the Calgary Flames Grade 6 program means a lot to me. I always feel comfortable here, just like when I’m at home.
— Evelyn, Calgary Flames Grade 6 Member
Teaching Aquatic Fitness is more than fitness; it’s about lifting spirits, creating connections and watching people discover their own power.
— Rob – Volunteer Fitness Instructor
I have noticed a clear change in my child, as they are making friends and finding connection.
— Parent of Esports participant
Thanks to the YMCA’s subsidy program, I was able to afford a membership. Stepping into the pool again was the beginning of my healing journey.
— Maria, Lifeguard
Come See the YMCA Calgary Difference
We are passionate about creating exceptional experiences for everyone. Come visit a YMCA near you and see the difference up close!