EDMONTON, Alberta, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This summer, nearly 1500 children and youth will have a very special Edmonton Oilers summer day camp experience downtown through a partnership between the YMCA of Northern Alberta and the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation.
The two organizations are teaming up for the second year in a row to provide a YMCA camp experience at the Fan Park @ ICE District. This year, the EOCF and YMCA have expanded the experience to reach at least twice as many children as the previous year, running over 8 separate days throughout the month of August.
“We’re excited to once again partner with the YMCA of Northern Alberta to offer day camps to Oil Country kids in the Fan Park,” says Myrna Khan, Executive Director, Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation. “These camps support physical health, mental well-being, leadership development and meaningful connections. Through our Every Kid Deserves a Shot initiative, we’re proud to help ensure every kid has the opportunity to try new activities, build confidence and form friendships without being turned away due to financial barriers.”
On each of these special days, up to 200 kids will gather at the Fan Park outside of Rogers Place to learn hockey skills, play shinny ball hockey and other games and even meet Hunter the Lynx and some Edmonton Oilers alumni. Youth participants will also experience behind-the-scenes tours of Rogers Place, learning about future career options and getting a peek at how the world class facility is run. Participants include children and youth from YMCA summer day camps, child care centres and youth community outreach programs.
“We’re very grateful that the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation has stepped up once again to provide this unforgettable experience for the children and youth we serve,” says Katherine O’Neill, President & CEO at YMCA of Northern Alberta. “We’re excited to bring kids from all over the city to the downtown core, where their excitement and joy will shine a bright light on our downtown community.”
At the YMCA, no one is turned away for the inability to pay fees. Right now, the YMCA is running a campaign to send 600 kids in need to camp this summer through its Strong Kids, Strong Communities campaign, presented by Capital Power. Capital Power’s 3-year commitment to support the YMCA will empower future-ready youth all year round.
To help them reach their goal of sending 600 kids in need to camp this summer, visit ymcanab.ca/donate.
About YMCA of Northern Alberta
YMCA of Northern Alberta is one of the oldest and largest registered charities in the province, dedicated to igniting the potential in people since 1907. From providing quality child care and supporting people in their health and wellness to delivering important community outreach programs, the YMCA works to strengthen communities in the Red Deer, Wood Buffalo, Grande Prairie and Edmonton regions. For more information, visit ymcanab.ca.
About Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation
The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation (EOCF) has proudly supported Oil Country for 25 years. The EOCF operates the largest 50/50 raffle in professional sports, which serves as the primary funding engine for its charitable work across the region. With a focus on programs that serve Oil Country’s most vulnerable populations and youth hockey initiatives that increase participation among under-represented groups, the EOCF is dedicated to building strong, vibrant and inclusive communities from Edmonton to Grande Prairie, Red Deer, Lloydminster, Fort McMurray and beyond.
Its key investment areas include Every Kid Deserves a Shot, presented by Rogers, which gives kids the opportunity to reach their full potential through the power and spirit of hockey; and Standing Up for Oil Country, which partners with charitable organizations to respond to emerging needs across the region.
Since 2001, the EOCF has distributed over $114 million to charitable organizations and minor hockey programs throughout Oil Country.
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