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YMCA Camp Riveredge - Falcons

Sandy Beach Park

YMCA Camp Riveredge offers traditional day camp experiences for children aged 6-16 at Sandy Beach Park in Calgary, focusing on outdoor activities and skill d...

▌ Editor's read YMCA Camp Riveredge is a day camp located at Sandy Beach Park in Calgary, Canada, catering to children aged 6-16. The camp is operated by YMCA Calgary, a non-profit organization, and offers a variety of traditional camp activities such as archery, canoeing, outdoor games, and leadership development. While the website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios, it does mention that all staff undergo background checks and receive extensive training. The camp's Instagram handle is @ymcacalgary and its Facebook handle is YMCA Calgary. Google reviews for 'YMCA Camp Riveredge' are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the engaging staff and diverse activities. The camp is not listed in the American Camp Association (ACA) directory, as it is located in Canada.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–11

YMCA Camp Riveredge - Falcons 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 10–11
  • 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 - Falcons

What ages does YMCA Camp Riveredge - Falcons accept?
YMCA Camp Riveredge - Falcons is open to children ages 10–11. 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 - Falcons cost?
YMCA Camp Riveredge - Falcons 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 - Falcons?
YMCA Camp Riveredge - Falcons 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 - Falcons provide lunch?
YMCA Camp Riveredge - Falcons 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 - Falcons compare to other traditional day camp camps in Calgary?
YMCA Camp Riveredge - Falcons 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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