February is Heart Month!
Community-based programs can improve quality of life According to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, heart disease is the second leading cause of death…
Physical and Mental Health Go Hand in Hand
It’s January and the New Year provides the perfect opportunity to reflect on the past year and set life goals for the next 12 months…
A Holiday Message From Our CEO, Rob Armstrong
On behalf of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, I want to take this opportunity to wish you a joyous holiday season and a happy New Year…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…