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Ultimate Leaders

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Fan Wu

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 …

21 Questions for Kids Conversation

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

Find yourself sitting with the family and little to say? Wanna get to know what’s on the minds of your kids and unsure what to ask? Calgary’s Child Magazine provides this article on 21 Questions to Jump-Start Conversation with Your …

15 Ways to Help Teens Belong

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

Kudos to ‘Chris’ on the Understanding Teenagers website for a great article entitled 15 Ways to Help Teenagers Feel Like They Matter which is all about helping teenagers feel they belong, understand their identity and make a difference in the world. …

Teen Night Resumes Tonight at Crowfoot!

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Molly Hayes

Teen Night Resurrection! Join us tonight at Crowfoot for $3.00 entry between 7:00 and 10:00pm.

Exercise & Teens: Surprising Facts

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

By now, most of us have heard staggering facts about the levels of high weight and lack of exercise/movement in young people today. There are some facts out there though that still take us off guard. Here’s an article on …

Your Opinion on How to Avoid Embarassing your Teen?

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

What do you think about this article on the India Parenting website on how to avoid embarassing your teenager? Is it being hyper-sensitive or are the words helpful to you as a parent? “All good things come to an end …

Raising Teens Successfully

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

From the Child Development Institute website, here is an article on raising teens. Includes links on a bunch of useful topics, like ‘Getting Your Teen to Open Up’. “The teen years pose some of the most difficult challenges for families. …

Saddletowne YMCA Drop-in Schedule Friday, November 30

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Paul Larmer

Our first Family Games Night is on tonight from 5:00-6:30pm. It is free for members and only $5 per family for non-members. We look forward to seeing you there! Adult Fitness (16+) Cross Training 9:15-10:15 am Studio A – Jenn …

Article: The OTHER Awkward Talk You Need to Have with your Kids

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

Writer Suzanna da Baca takes a look at teaching your kids about money and finances in an article on the Time Healthland website: “When I was growing up in Iowa, we didn’t talk about money in my family. My parents …

Youth Travel Opportunity

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Jason Lidberg

YMCA Europe Festival Two YMCA Calgary youth aged 17-25 will have the opportunity this summer to fly to Europe and participate in the YMCA Europe Festival, August 4-10 in Prague, Czech Republic.  What is the Festival? YMCA Europe Festival 2013 …