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…
International Volunteer Day takes place every year on December 5th. Founded by the United Nations, it’s a global celebration of volunteers and shines a light on the impact of volunteer efforts around the world. At the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka our…
Last week at our 4th Annual Spotlight Gala, we celebrated over 100 years of the YMCA serving the community. Although the programs, services and sites that the Y operates have changed, the one thing that remains constant is our commitment to building a healthy community…
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is expanding its health care partnerships to deliver new, innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. In recent months, the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH), the Georgian Bay Family Health Team (GBFHT) and the Collingwood General & Marine…
As the summer winds down and the cooler season approaches, there may be less outdoor water activity, but the fall and winter can be a great time to get kids in the pool to learn important water safety skills and…
For over 100 years, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka has been growing, evolving and responding to the unique needs of our community by offering programs that enrich families and individuals of all ages in spirit, mind and body. The success of…
All kids deserve to thrive in mind and body. But in order for them to reach their full mental, emotional and intellectual potential, we have to foster the important connection between the health of the body and of the mind…
The YMCA is committed to building a new kind of Y in downtown Barrie. With our partners, we will create a centre of community where everyone belongs and thrives. We are very pleased to share that earlier this month, this…
It’s National Volunteer week and on behalf of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, I would like to thank all of our volunteers who donate their time and talents to the YMCA everyday – helping us build healthy communities through our many…
On April 7, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka will host its fourth 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…