Leadership

Aquatics

Strength & Conditioning

Registered Programs

YMCA Camps

YMCA Calgary leadership programs are a fun way to meet new people while learning about leadership, volunteering in the community and gaining the skills required to work and to make a difference the community. YMCA Calgary offers a Leaders in Training program, babysitting courses and various aquatic leadership programs (see below) for youth in grades 7 – 9. These are registered programs. Members receive a 20 – 25% discount on all programs. Click here to view the Program Guide. Youth can master a new stroke or learn a new one, be part of a swim club, or simply dive in to improve their level of fitness! Youth program options include our YMCA Learn to Swim programs and Recreation Swim Club. Aquatic leadership options include our Jr Lifeguard program and Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross certification programs. Click here for Certification/Volunteer opportunities. Youth who are 12 years and older receive a free strength and conditioning orientation. The orientation is designed to train youth to use the strength and conditioning equipment safely and effectively and to have the confidence to visit this area on their own. Youth can also participate in our drop-in fitness classes, which include strength, conditioning and mind/body classes. Both the orientation and drop-in fitness classes are free with admission or membership. Click here to learn about our drop-in programs. YMCA Calgary offers a wide variety of registered sports, climbing, and arts programs. Registered programs provide progressive challenge, skill building and opportunities to improve overall fitness. Members receive a 20 – 25% discount on programs and early bird registration privileges. Click here to view our program guides. Our camps help promote independence, leadership and individual growth through group development and challenge. We offer multi-activity, sport, outdoor adventure and overnight camps. Choose from day camps at our health & fitness locations and Camp Riveredge outdoor location or an overnight camp at our Camp Chief Hector location (an hour west of the city). Many of our older campers practice leadership skills by leading younger campers, determining daily activities and more. Members receive a 20 – 25% discount on all camps. Click here for more information on camps.