YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 3
YMCA Camp Riveredge offers a variety of day camp programs, including specialized bike camps, at Sandy Beach Park in Calgary, focusing on outdoor adventure an...
▌ Editor's read The provided website for YMCA Camp Riveredge loads successfully and details various day camp programs offered by YMCA Calgary at Sandy Beach Park. While specific Google reviews for 'YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 3' were not found, YMCA Calgary generally holds a strong reputation, with their main Google Business Profile showing a 4.3-star rating from over 1,000 reviews. The camp is operated by YMCA Calgary, a non-profit organization. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and criminal record checks. The program type is day camp, with specific offerings like the Bike Camp – Gear 3 focusing on cycling skills. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific camp, which is expected as it's a Canadian camp. The website lists social media handles for YMCA Calgary as @ymcacalgary on Instagram and YMCACalgary on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 10–12
YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 3 sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
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: 10–12
- 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 3
- What ages does YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 3 accept?
- YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 3 is open to children ages 10–12. 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 3 cost?
- YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 3 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 3?
- YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 3 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 3 provide lunch?
- YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 3 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 3 compare to other traditional day camp camps in Calgary?
- YMCA Camp Riveredge - Bike Camp – Gear 3 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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