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…
Since becoming CEO of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka in June, I've enjoyed spending time with staff, reaching out connecting with the various communities we serve, and meeting more than 450 staff, volunteers and key leaders in our communities. As a…
With our excellent health and recreation facilities, many people think of the Y as just another fitness club, but the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is far more than that. Your Y is a charitable organization whose mission is to help strengthen…
Your YMCA is building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities across Ontario. Whether in recreation and healthy living, early learning and child care, or youth support services and skills development, the YMCA has been a pioneer in helping to overcome the challenges facing Ontario’s communities. 
The YMCA has grown to be one of Ontario’s largest charities reaching communities big and small to serve almost 1.3 million Ontarians at all stages of life.
Working with the province, the YMCA and other not-for-profit organizations are already delivering positive results.
As I begin my ninth week here at the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, I want to take a moment to mention just how impressed I am with everyone working and volunteering at the facility. You are all incredibly dedicated, and you…
In this video interview filmed at YMCA Camp Kitchikewana with YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka CEO Rob Armstrong, Siaka Charles, Board Chair and representative of the YMCA in Sierra Leone shares his thoughts on visiting Canada and the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. YMCA…
What does YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka do in Barrie, Collingwood, Gravenhurst, Innisfil, Midland, Orillia, Parry Sound and Wasaga Beach? More importantly, what impact does “the Y of Simcoe/Muskoka” make? This is a great question and according to YMCA research, not one that…
Children are at day camp, out on bikes and jumping into pools, cars pass by with canoes and kayaks strapped to the roof. Families are enjoying reunions and spending time together. Baseball and soccer teams are playing in the parks,…