Black History Month 2025

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This month, we invite you to join us in amplifying the voices, stories, and cultures that shape Canada's rich history through a number of free events across our YMCA Calgary locations!

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Top 20 Under 20

Future Leaders at Play

We are excited to partner with Avenue Magazine for the inaugural Top 20 Under 20 event. Join us in celebrating Calgary’s brightest young leaders at Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge on March 13 at 6 p.m.

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Summer Day Camp Registration

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It's the best time of the year - summer day camps registration! Check out our day camps for all ages and interests, running June through August 2025.

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Calgary Flames Grade 6 YMCA Membership

All grade 6's in Calgary receive a free YMCA membership!

Unlock confidence, healthy habits, friendship and fun with the Calgary Flames Grade 6 YMCA Membership! This 13-month membership is free to all Grade 6 students thanks to the Calgary Flames Foundation. 

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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.

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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.

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Sign a Waiver

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

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Drop In at the YMCA!

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

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Check the Capacity

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

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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
Report to Community

 

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!

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