Volunteers Build Resilient Communities
International Volunteer Day takes place every year on December 5th. Founded by the United Nations, it’s a global celebration of volunteers and shines a light…
Building a New Y Together
Last week at our 4th Annual Spotlight Gala, we celebrated over 100 years of the YMCA serving the community. Although the programs, services and sites that the Y operates have…
YMCA Partnerships Strengthen Community Health and Wellbeing
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is expanding its health care partnerships to deliver new, innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. In recent months, the Royal Victoria…
Learning to Swim Is a Critical Life Skill
As the summer winds down and the cooler season approaches, there may be less outdoor water activity, but the fall and winter can be a…
Celebrating Staff for Their Dedication and Commitment to the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
For over 100 years, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka has been growing, evolving and responding to the unique needs of our community by offering programs that…
YMCA Geneva Park Rejuvenation – Building for the Future
YMCA Geneva Park is a Leadership Centre located in one of the most beautiful settings in Ontario and runs along three kilometers of shoreline overlooking…
Canadian Kids Need to Move More to Boost Brain Health
All kids deserve to thrive in mind and body. But in order for them to reach their full mental, emotional and intellectual potential, we have…
A New Kind of Y in Downtown Barrie
The YMCA is committed to building a new kind of Y in downtown Barrie. With our partners, we will create a centre of community where…
National Volunteer Week 2018: Thank You to Our YMCA Volunteers!
It’s National Volunteer week and on behalf of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, I would like to thank all of our volunteers who donate their time…
Move to Give to Your Community on April 7!
On April 7, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka will host its fourth annual fundraising event, MOVE TO GIVE, taking place simultaneously across our region in Barrie,…