YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 1
YMCA Camp Riveredge offers a variety of day camp programs, including specialized bike camps, focusing on outdoor activities and skill development for childre...
▌ Editor's read The YMCA Camp Riveredge website loads successfully and details various day camp programs, including specialized bike camps like Gear 1. The camp is operated by YMCA Calgary, a non-profit organization. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the YMCA website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive extensive training. Google reviews for 'YMCA Calgary' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars based on over 3,000 reviews, with many positive comments about program quality and staff engagement. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, as it is located in Canada. The website provides information on safety protocols and the YMCA's commitment to child protection.
Who thrives here Ages 6–7
YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 1 is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–7
- Address: 1215 50 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 2V8, Canada
- Phone: (403) 269-6700
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 1
- What ages does YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 1 accept?
- YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 1 is open to children ages 6–7. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 1 cost?
- YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 1 doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 1?
- YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 1 is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 1 provide lunch?
- YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 1 does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 1 compare to other traditional day camp camps in Calgary?
- YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 1 is one of 8 traditional day camp camps in Calgary that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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