Engaging Our Communities
More than a health and fitness centre, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka prides itself on developing a unique ‘Centre of Community.’ As a cornerstone of health…
More than a health and fitness centre, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka prides itself on developing a unique ‘Centre of Community.’ As a cornerstone of health…
Recently, I had the privilege to read to the kids who attend our Child Care Program at the Barrie YMCA. It was an opportunity to…
Summer Day Camp Programs for Kids To many people, summer camp for kids might appear like nothing more than fun and games. However, a study…
What does it take to raise a healthy child? We know that children who start out strong, stay strong. The adults in their lives are…
Do you ever wonder why some kids seem to grow up with ease while others struggle? Are you surprised that some kids thrive in spite…
Over the last number of years, YMCAs across Canada have been using a relatively new phrase for describing our Health, Fitness and Aquatic facilities as…
As the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka continues the journey of our strategic plan, “My Y For Good,” we near the end of our second year of…
The following is the third in a three part conversation with YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka CEO Rob Armstrong and Barrie Chief of Police Kimberley Greenwood, as…
January is over, and 2014 is in full swing. Looking back at 2013, we have come a long way in building healthy communities. It is…
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka CEO Rob Armstrong and Barrie Chief of Police Kimberley Greenwood sit down to talk about youth in our communities. Focused on the…