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Camp Chief
Hector YMCA

Love, Camp

Raising $17 million to invest in the future of Camp Chief Hector YMCA

Our Goals

Continuing the Legacy of Camp

Camp Chief Hector is beloved by thousands upon thousands of Albertans who have paddled, climbed and hiked there.

 

Ask just about anyone who grew up in Calgary about Camp and you’ll surely hear just how special the experience was. Through building connections with many generations of children, Camp has and continues to teach problem-solving and resilience, leadership and independence, and created positive, character-building memories, stories and joy.

As we approach the hundredth anniversary of this special place, we are looking forward to the decades ahead and have developed a plan to ensure Camp can continue to provide transformative experiences for thousands more children each year.

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$16 million

The project’s priority is to provide essential capital upgrades to Camp Chief Hector YMCA buildings and infrastructure, including:

  • New yurts for campers’ sleeping accommodations 

  • New tipis made by the Stoney Nakoda First Nation 

  • New staff accommodations

  • Improvements to Bowfort Lodge Kitchen 

  • Two new washroom and shower facilities that are accessible and gender-inclusive 

  • A new Higher Ground Challenge Course and upgrades to the Bowfort Challenge Course 

  • Improvements to the Ranch Area & Corrals 

  • Multipurpose Sport Court / Welcome Area 

$1 million

An endowment fund will be established for Camp Chief Hector YMCA to ensure no camper is turned away. 

 

Each year approximately 1,000 campers receive financial assistance to attend camp programs. The Endowment Fund will be a sustainable revenue source to ensure we can meet the needs of campers and support operations.

The Campaign Cabinet

Members of our Campaign Cabinet know just how transformational the camp experience is for youth and care deeply about creating a welcoming and inclusive place for everyone. This is the team dedicated to ensuring the magic of Camp Chief Hector YMCA will carry on for generations to come:

President, Remington Development Corporation

Cody Clayton

PhD Candidate, U of C & Mental Performance Consultant, CSIC

Georgia Ens

Portfolio Manager, BMO Nesbitt Burns

James McCreath

Partner, Prospector Executive Search & Consulting

Lachlin McKinnon

Melcor Developments Ltd.

Andy Melton

Corporate Director, Cavell Holdings Inc.

Kathy Melton

Alumni Engagement Specialist, Camp Chief Hector YMCA

Samantha Nelson

Vice President & Treasurer,
Gibson Energy

Beth Pollock

​Partner, Humanis Talent & Advisory
Chair, Love Camp Campaign

Adam Pekarsky

Vice President, Philanthropy,
YMCA Calgary

Jennifer Walker

Managing Director BMO Capital Markets

David Warkentin

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The revitalization of Camp Chief Hector includes renovations that will transform our space and enhance our programs.  Construction began in 2022 and the progress to date is thrilling. Through the generous support of donors, we are making great progress toward our goals:

  • 2 new staff accommodations in use winter 2025

  • 2 new washroom and shower facilities in use for summer 2024

  • New high ropes and low ropes challenge courses ready for spring 2024

  • 63 new yurts in use for camper housing in 2023

  • $445,000 donated to the Camp Chief Hector Endowment Fun

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