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YMCA Camp Riveredge - Merlins

Sandy Beach Park

YMCA Camp Riveredge - Merlins offers traditional day camp experiences for children aged 6-12 at Sandy Beach Park in Calgary, focusing on outdoor activities a...

▌ Editor's read YMCA Camp Riveredge - Merlins is a traditional day camp located at Sandy Beach Park in Calgary, Canada, catering to children aged 6-12. The camp is operated by YMCA Calgary, a non-profit organization, and its website (ymcacalgary.org/locations/camp-river-edge) loads successfully, providing details on the camp's offerings. While not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), the YMCA is a well-known entity for youth programs. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a focus on child safety. Google reviews for 'YMCA Camp Riveredge' are not specifically available, but YMCA Calgary as a whole has a 4.2-star rating from over 2,000 reviews, with many positive comments about their youth programs and facilities. The camp offers a variety of outdoor activities and aims to foster skill development and social interaction. Social media handles for YMCA Calgary are @ymcacalgary on Instagram and YMCACalgary on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–7

YMCA Camp Riveredge - Merlins 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

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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 - Merlins

What ages does YMCA Camp Riveredge - Merlins accept?
YMCA Camp Riveredge - Merlins 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 - Merlins cost?
YMCA Camp Riveredge - Merlins 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 - Merlins?
YMCA Camp Riveredge - Merlins 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 - Merlins provide lunch?
YMCA Camp Riveredge - Merlins 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 - Merlins compare to other traditional day camp camps in Calgary?
YMCA Camp Riveredge - Merlins 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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