I am thrilled to announce that the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka has partnered with the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board to provide an opportunity for youth in our camp leadership development programs to obtain an Ontario Secondary School credit this…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnLuQmyThjM&feature=youtu.be Over the past few months the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka has been working hard to determine a new five year strategic plan that will help take your Y in the direction that will best serve the communities where we live,…
Young or old, volunteers at the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskokacontinually display an eagerness to step up, offer themselves in whatever capacity needed, and make the YMCA experience a memorable one for everyone. The volunteer spirit is truly the backbone of the YMCA…
As we continue to develop our strategic plan, the YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka remains committed to providing communities with outstanding programs that benefit children and youth. The Collingwood YMCA has been home to a Children’s Treatment Network location since 2009.…
When we think of family, it is hard to separate the important people who are closest to us, from the place where we feel belong with them - our home. While definitions of family and home are as varied as…
Recently, I had the opportunity to spend time with other leaders of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka to consider the challenges of our communities, and how the Y can continue to play a role as a catalyst to help build healthier…
When the month of December hits, thousands of communities all around the world gather with their family and friends to celebrate special traditions, which come only once a year. From gifts to feasts, there are many great things that take…
As I noted in my last post, “Your Y: Providing Excellence” the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka has grown in its 100 years of existence, and is now one of the largest YMCA branches in Canada, serving 60,000 people in 25 distinct…
It’s that time of the year again! Thousands of men during the month of November will be growing and taming their moustaches, not only in Canada but around the world. What is Movember? The purpose of Movember is to raise…
Child Care Worker ECE Appreciation Day Today is the official Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator appreciation day! This year marks the 11th anniversary of this awareness day which recognizes the education, skills, commitment and dedication of all Early…