Youth

25 Acts of Peace

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Danielle Phillips

1) Add your voice to important issues facing the world 2)  Buy fair-trade, local or organic 3) Talk with children about the many ways they can contribute to peace. 4) Give a donation to support an international cause. 5) Stay …

Eau Claire YMCA Annual Pool Closure – June 23-July1

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Lisa Kingston

Please note that the pools at the Eau Claire YMCA will be closed starting Sunday June 23rd and will re-0pen on Tuesday July 2nd. This closure is to allow for our annual cleaning and maintenance schedule. Please know all other …

Open Y day at the Eau Claire YMCA

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Lisa Kingston

May 19 is Open Y day at the Eau Claire YMCA. Join us for a free day of activity! Fun for everyone. Please bring one piece of photo id. Don’t miss Healthy Kids Day – Sunday June 2nd 10am-1pm at …

Count Down to Healthy Kids Day

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Lisa Kingston

Only 15 days until Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA! Sunday June 2nd – 10am – 1pm (free access for families) Games, activities wellness fair and entertainment! Please check with specific branch for schedules.  

Contributing to a Healthy Community: Group Exercise Etiquette

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Janette Couch

Participating in a group exercise class can be a very motivating and enjoyable fitness activity.  There are as many reasons for taking a group class as there are people in the class!  Some are there primarily to socialize and visit …

3 Ways to stay Active with your Family this Summer

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Jennie

#1) Family Fun night at Eau Claire YMCA. May 25, 4:30pm – 6:30. Come with your family and enjoy a wide variety of activities. There will be family basketball, Zumba and Yoga. Giant Jenga, Giant Snakes and Ladders and Wii …

Oilympics – Amazing Strong Kids Support!

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Lana Dionne

In March the Oilympics had their 10 day fundraising hockey tournament.  YMCA Calgary was so fortunate to be chosen as one of the 3 charities to receive funds from this group.  An amazing $45,000 was donated to our Strong Kids Campaign-helping …

YMCA Strong Kids 2013 Golf Tournament

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Lana Dionne

Join us on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at our annual YMCA Strong Kids Golf Tournament.  Let’s raise over $62,000 to help children & youth in our community! You can register at your YMCA branch, or contact Lana Dionne at 403-781-1663 …

Friday Night is Teen Night at the Eau Claire YMCA

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Lisa Kingston

From 7-10pm, our facility is open for teens to come down and use. Basketball, swimming, open studio space to jam are just a couple of examples of activities available for your teen to experience on Friday nights. Free for members. …

The Top 5 Things Not To Do In a Running Race: Lesson 2

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Chad Baird

The Top 5 Things Not To Do In a Running Race The Tales and Lamentations of the Ill-Prepared Runner Lesson 2 – Not Training At All October 16, 2011, Toronto half-marathon, the smell of victory in the air. As I …