leadership

YMCA leaders on course for new skills

Staff at YMCA Calgary have become a leading example to others by completing the new LEAD (leadership, education and development) program. Directors and supervisors have taken the new course designed to improve staff leadership skills. It was originally envisaged that …

Congratulations YMCA Calgary staff and programs

We are so pleased to announce that YMCA Calgary received two awards today in the 1st Annual Bhayana Family Foundation Awards presented by the United Way of Calgary and Area. The Bhayana Family Foundation Awards recognize extraordinary contributions made by …

LSI Mandatory Update

We are running a LSI Mandatory Update at the Crowfoot YMCA on April 20th 2013.  The course will run from 1PM – 5PM. This update is for all Lifesaving Instructors, Swim for Life Instructors, or Lifesaving CPR Instructors who have yet to …

Quarter Way There!

Hi Calgary! This is Sarah and Valeria, Calgary YMCA Youth Delegates for the YMCA Europe Festival of 2013! As we are leaving for Prague in four short months, fundraising has really started to become  a priority in regards to preparation …

YMCA Calgary Going Global

YMCA Calgary is part of a global movement of YMCA’s in approximately 120 countries. Through the Global Initiatives department YMCA Calgary is able to develop a global perspective in the members and participants of our programs and services, while supporting …

Ultimate Leaders

Looking for something to do this summer? Too old for regular day camps? Come and join in our  Ultimate Leaders program this summer! It is a FREE two week camp for youth aged 14-15 years designed to develop leadership skills …

Shining A Bright YMCA Spotlight On Youth

YMCA associations across the globe are known for their youth and family programming, but do you know everything that we do for youth right here in Calgary? YMCA Calgary has 5 Health/Fitness/Recreation locations as well as school and community locations to …

Sharing Our Strengths (Western Ukraine)

Last month, Tanis Cochrane (VP of Children & Youth) was invited to attend an exciting new initiative with our partners in Western Ukraine.  Young leaders of the YMCA in Ukraine hosted the Western Region Winter Leadership School from January 27 – …

YMCA Staff Nominated for 17th Annual Leadership Award

Congratulations to Joann Hook, YMCA Calgary General Manager, Training and Development for being nominated at the 17th Annual Leadership Awards for the Leader in Volunteer Management category! Volunteer Calgary officially announced the 97 nominees for the 17th Annual Leadership Awards in …