Build Community. Act for Peace.
“We cannot expect to live in a world of peace if we are unable to live in peace with those close to us – even those who differ from us....” YMCA Statement on Peace Peace is an important foundation of…
We’re Launching our Barrie YMCA Capital Campaign: 100 Reasons Y
Last week, at our fifth annual Spotlight Gala, we announced the launch of our Barrie YMCA capital campaign – “100 Reasons Y” led by co-chairs, Brian Tamblyn and Anna Cheaney. The campaign will allow us to build a new YMCA…
YMCA: Your Partner in Nurturing Healthy Kids
Summer has come to an end and marked a new season for us at the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka and for families whose children have returned to school. While a new school year can be exciting, it can also cause stress…
Celebrating 100 Years at YMCA Camp Kitchikewana
2019 marks Camp Kitchikewana’s 100th anniversary and the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is celebrating by honouring it’s past and helping to secure its future. Over the past five years, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka has been hosting yearly “decade reunions” for all…
Building for the Future – YMCA Geneva Park Sustainable Cabin Project
Today, more than ever, we must become aware of the needs of the world around us. As natural resources are consumed in great quantities each year, it is quickly becoming apparent that we must do our part to consume as…
Improving the YMCA Community Experience: A YMCA Online Portal is Coming Soon!
Two years ago, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka’s Board of Directors approved a Strategic Plan that prioritized the following directives: My Y Opens Doors My Y Inspires Youth and Strengthens Families My Y is Strong Part of our commitment to a…
Supporting Youth Mental Health
Many of today’s youth are faced with serious challenges – youth unemployment, low income, childhood obesity, and a lack of social belonging. Sadly, mental illness is a leading cause of disability in youth today and often develops early in life.…
Tell Us About Your Y Membership!
What is the first thing you think about when you see the YMCA sign? To me, the YMCA is about building healthy and supportive communities. I quickly learned this when I joined the YMCA over 35 years ago. YMCA membership…
Help Us Build Healthy Communities and Join Us on April 6th for Move to Give!
On April 6th, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka will host its fifth annual fundraising event, MOVE TO GIVE, taking place simultaneously across our region in Barrie, Collingwood, Gravenhurst, Innisfil, Midland, Orillia, Parry Sound and Wasaga Beach. To kick-start this massive fundraiser,…
Celebrate Family Day
Most families have very busy schedules. Between school, activities, work and other commitments, finding time to enjoy activities together as a family can be very challenging. However, rising rates of obesity and related chronic disease tell us that getting kids…