Explore, Play and Grow with YMCA Calgary Camps

YMCA Calgary Summer Camp

YMCA Calgary camps offer safe, fun experiences where kids build friendships, explore the outdoors, and grow confidence. Choose from day camps, overnight adventures, and more.

Cochrane and Rocky View County Recreation Services RFP

Cochrane and Rocky View County Recreation Services RFP

Cochrane and Rocky View County advance recreation service review with YMCA Calgary.

Love, Camp

Help youth unplug and unlock their potential

Join us in supporting Love, Camp - a $17-million capital campaign that will support the next 100 years of Camp Chief Hector YMCA!

Healthy Living School

Healthy Living School

Helping students explore healthy living beyond exercise and nutrition through engaging, hands-on activities designed to inspire lifelong health and community connections.
 

Live Performances

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Experience live performances with YMCA Arts! The 2024/2025 Season will provide everyone of all ages with performances that are accessible, affordable, and fun.

Preschool Programs

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Helping your child get school-ready, our multi-day or single day programs introduce preschoolers to physical activity, literacy, mathematics, and science through play-based, progressive learning experiences.

Sign a Waiver

Make sure to sign a waiver prior to your first visit to the YMCA.

Drop In at the YMCA!

Dropping in is easy at the YMCA! Find all pricing and what you need below.

Check the Capacity

Before you visit the YMCA, check the capacity at our popular amenities such as the pool and weight floor.

2023 at-a-glance

In 2023, YMCA Calgary saw more people coming through our doors, and more support from our donors to help us deliver meaningful community programs and increase access for all. 

5
-million
In donations, to spark opportunity.
126000
Volunteer hours
4
-million
Individual visits

 

Community Impact

YMCA Calgary is dedicated to igniting the potential in others by eliminating obstacles and fostering safe, inclusive spaces where everyone belongs. This would not be possible without the generous support of our donors, sponsors, volunteers and partners who are dedicated to helping our community shine its brightest. Thanks to our donors, partners and sponsors, on 2023, YMCA Calgary invested $8.6-million dollars back to our community, including: 

Greatest Need & General Fund: $1,122,719

CHILD & YOUTH ASSISTANCE: $651,544

OUTDOOR CAMP EXPERIENCES: $110,778

ADULT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: $4,439

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT: $1,310,177

 

Click here to view the 2023 Impact Report

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

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Camps

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Community YMCA

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Swimming

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Sports & Climbing

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Arts

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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!