Fall Member Registration
Ongoing since July 26
Civic Holiday
August 2, holiday hours apply
Fall Non-Member Registration
August 16
Day Camp Daily Camps
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Listening ...
It is the province of knowledge to speak. And it is the privilidge of wisdom to listen.
Oliver Wendell Holmes
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YMCA KIM Food Drive
 The 11th annual YMCA Calgary Kids In Motion and Day Camp Food Drive will take place the week of August 16. The YMCA Kids in Motion (KIM) program is designed to encourage youth, ages nine to 12, to work together, develop a sense of community responsibility and team work. Kids in our YMCA daycamps will be delivering 15,000 flyers and bags to homes in 15 communities around the city. If you receive a flyer during this week, please support the food drive by leaving a donation on your doorstep for pick-up by the kids. If you do not receive a flyer but would still like to support this worthy cause, you can do so by bringing a donation to any YMCA branch between August 13-19. KIM is a summer outreach program that invites kids to volunteer in meaningful projects such as mural painting, community gardens and food drives in their own neighbourhoods. In return for their work, the kids enjoy recreational activities like swimming, outdoor activities and visits to local attractions. |
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SKIP TIME: YMCA's New Recreational Jump Rope Program
Jump Rope, one of the most fun and dynamic sports for kids, is making a huge comeback!
Skip Time will be offered for the first time this fall at Crowfoot and Shawnessy YMCAs. It features high-energy games, dynamic routines to music and team skipping to teach jump rope skills, coordination, power, rhythm, fitness development and teamwork.
Kids aged six to 16 can learn single, partner, long rope and double dutch skipping. A freestyle jump rope is included with registration.
To register, see our website. For additional information about skipping: www.skiptime.ca |
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The Strong Kids Campaign,
YMCA's charity, helps Calgary kids and families in need take part in YMCA programs & services. |
Strong Kids Q&A
Question: If my child needs help but all of the Strong Kids Campaign dollars have been given to other children, will he be turned away?
Answer: No child is ever turned away! In 2010, we aim to raise enough money to help 12,500 kids. If your child is number 12,501, no problem. We will find the money to help any and all children who need financial help to attend our programs, even if we have to turn to our operating budget to do so.
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Strong Kids Quote
"Joseph, my middle son, described camp as "an initiation into manhood" and he hasn't been the same since, shifting from drugs and poor choices to a life of purpose and direction."
Parent of a Strong Kids Campaign recipient
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YMCA Calgary Strong Kids Boot Art Auction
Strong Kids supporters from all over Calgary decorated cowboy boots for our Strong Kids Boot Auction - over $2,500 was raised to help kids come to YMCA. Thank you to all who participated!
 William Webb, aged three and his Dad, work on their YMCA Strong Kids Cowboy Boot
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Strong Kids Campaign Events
YMCA staff and volunteers organized and participated in three Strong Kids Campaign events at Shawnessy YMCA, along with many generous Calgarians. Thanks to their amazing efforts, 30 more kids who wants to be in a YMCA class or camp won't be held back because of finances.
A hot air balloon ride raffle raised over $800; a Zumba class with 25 energetic participants rasied over $400; and an Aquatics toonie/loonie dive (participants threw coins into the pool and instructors dived for them) raised over $600.
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South YMCA Celebration
Don't miss out on a special & historical family event. Find all the details on our website. |
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Greetings!
Kids Need 90 Minutes of Activity a Day!
Register for Fall Classes Now
In a few short weeks, school starts and so do after-school activities. Canada Health recommends children get 90 minutes of moderate to vigourous physical activity per day.
What is your family's health and wellness plan this fall?
Register your kids in classes that will keep them active and help build values at the same time. YMCA swimming lessons are a popular choice. Or consider an activity the whole family can do together, like family karate, drop-in swim or badminton.
YMCA also offers a huge range of adult fitness classes so you can make your own personal fitness a priority as well as be a great role model for your family.
Member registration is ongoing and non-member registation begins August 16. Register online at www.ymcacalgary.org , by phone or in person at Member Services.
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Free Classes for Youth at YMCA
Youth can get fit or learn leadership or lifeguarding skills for FREE!
 Youth health and wellness is extremely important, so YMCA Calgary offers a number of FREE registered youth programs including leadership classes, introduction to lifeguard skills and active lifstyle education.
Leadership classes A great way for your child to learn to skills on how to be a strong leader and true friend. Includes YMCA Adventurers (Grades 5 & 6), YMCA Leaders in Training (Grades 7-9) and YMCA Leaders (Grades 10-12.)
Junior Lifeguard Club Discover what it takes to be a lifeguard. This program introduces lifesaving techniques and first aid skills to youth aged 10 to fifteen. Participants also gain experience in accident prevention and dealing with the public. Active Y Kids Through a variety of activities and fun games children aged 8 to eleven get a chance to improve and sustain a healthy lifestyle. Designed to improve overall health, this 12-week registered program incorporates cardiovascular and muscular conditioning activities, nutrition sessions and self-development education. |
Wellness, Health and You (WHY)
Check out this month's ONLINE ISSUE of WHY. Packed with tips to help you realize your health and wellness goals.
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New at YMCA: Steve Nash Youth Basketball
 Steve Nash Youth Basketball (SNYB) is a national youth basketball program designed to develop fundamental skills, sportsmanship and a love of the game of basketball among Canadian youth. This fall, YMCA Calgary is thrilled to be able to offer this program to children aged six to 13. Participants in this class will receive a SNYB reversible jersey, a SNYB basketball, drawstring bag, poster, certificate of participation and a parent's guide. |
Aboriginal Youth Honoured
The YMCA Aborginal Programs and Services (YAPS) Community Celebration was held recently to celebrate participants in Aboriginal programs at YMCA, Piitaoyis Family School and the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth.
YMCA Aboriginal Buddies and YMCA Vision Seekers participants were honoured for successes in their programs and blessed with gifts from the Elders. YMCA 7th Generation participants were given a traditional honouring ceremony and gifts. YMCA Aboriginal Active Life and Drum & Dance participants were initiated into the Pow Wow circle and transferred the rights to dance at any Pow Wow.
In addition, Piitoayis Family School hosted year-end Rites of Passage ceremonies. Participants played traditional Aboriginal games taught by the YMCA Vision Seekers and the day ended with a feast. |
YMCA Peace Medals: Nominate a Local Hero!
 Honour an individual or group by nominating them for a 2010 YMCA Calgary Peace Medal.
To complete a nomination, see our website. While there, follow links to see former Peace Medal recipients. |
Eau Claire YMCA will be closing their pool for annual maintenance from 1pm Saturday, August 28 to 5:30am Monday, September 13.
Crowfoot YMCA will be closing their pool for annual maintenance from 10pm Sunday, August 22 to 5:30am, Monday, September 13.
The South YMCA pool will remain open until Sunday, September 5.
The Shawnessy YMCA pool will not be closing for maintenance and will remain open during the period other YMCA pools are closed.
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