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Reflecting on National Indigenous History Month across YMCA Calgary

YMCA Calgary is situated on the Ancestral Lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy: Siksika, the North and South Piikani Nations, and the Kainai Tribe, including members of Treaty 7 First Nations, the Tsuut'ina Nation, and the three Bands of the Stoney Nation. Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III, and all those who make their home in this area.

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Y Story: Meet Alexa, Day Camp Coordinator at Saddletowne YMCA

Do you remember your first time at camp? The butterflies on your first day, and the confidence you felt when you faced your fears, learned new skills, and overcame challenges?

Y Story: connectFirst Credit Union

YMCA Calgary Sponsor connectFirst Credit Union is all about building thriving communities and a prosperous Alberta.

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Y Story: Meet Christina, Day Camp Coordinator at Shawnessy YMCA.

Do you remember your first time at camp? The butterflies on your first day, and the confidence you felt when you faced your fears, learned new skills, and overcame challenges? Thousands of children across the city are about to embark on their first day, that first challenge... those memorable, lifechanging experiences that one only makes at camp.

A group of youth pose for a photo amongst trophies at the 15th Annual Indigenous Hoops Tournament at YMCA Calgary in 2018

The YMCA’s Annual Indigenous Youth Hoops Tournament Returns on June 17

For the first time since the pandemic, YMCA Calgary will host the Annual Indigenous Youth Hoops Tournament for its 16th season on Neighbour Day, Saturday, June 17, 2023.

A group of 4 people stand in front of a wooden lemonade stand, smiling, in colourful t-shirts, to support the Camp It Forward campaign at YMCA Calgary.

YMCA Announces their $100K fundraising goal to help send over 500 kids to camp

Every year, over 9,000 children and youth attend YMCA Calgary’s day and overnight camps. And every year, 1 in 10 of those campers are there because of financial assistance. To ensure no child is turned away from experiencing summer camp, YMCA Calgary is fundraising $100,000 through the month of June to send 500 kids to camp.