Calgary families hoping to take advantage of traditional YMCA summer programming are out of luck this year. The COVID-19 pandemic has led the organization to cancel all its traditional offerings.
In a notice on Friday, the YMCA said that after receiving confirmation that social distancing and group restrictions would be in place for the summer months, the decision was made to cancel the majority of the programs, including all July and August day camps at branch facilities and Camp Riveredge.
The July and August overnight and day camps for kids under 16 at the Camp Chief Hector YMCA are also cancelled. “YMCA Calgary follows all requirements and protocols established by the chief medical officer and other relevant agencies,” the YMCA said.