The YMCA of Calgary's Story

This 1950s vintage badge was sewn by YMCA of Calgary's Camp Chief Hector campers onto their coats and blankets.  The two newer badges give campers in 2011 the same opportunity to show their love of camping.  This paddle was made from ash and has explored the bays of Lake Chilver, the Red Deer River, the North Saskatchewan River and the Bow River.  This horseshoe connects YMCA campers to western horse culture – riding and horse husbandry. 

Taken together, badges, paddles and horseshoes are symbols of the lasting friendships and good memories made at Calgary YMCA camps.  They are also symbols of a community culture that supports the healthy development of children, teens and young adults.