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My Y-Irene, Wasaga Beach YMCA

Watch Irene, a giggly senior, tell her story of how a gift of a Y membership from her sister helped her find her determination - and a whole new quality of life!

Lindsay B. - Wasaga Beach YMCA

Lindsay B

Throughout my years working with the YMCA, I have had the privilege of sharing impactful stories of people and their experiences that have touched their lives and the lives of others. I have done this in hope of inspiring people…

Madison’s Story

Madison is an example of a member reaching their full potential, finding their place in the world through our YMCA programs. Madison got started with us through the Barrie Alternative School and our Leadership Program, then became a volunteer in…

Dave – Camp Kitchi

Kitchi has been in our family for a long time. I went as a child, as did my wife's brother and his wife (they actually met there, and both of their sons go now). Now both of our children go, and love…

Emma – Camp Kitchi

Kitchi has given me a chance to spend some time out of the city and in a beautiful outdoors environment. I love being outside and playing with my friends all day. Kitchi is so special because I love my counsellors and…

Lily

Lily has always been a reserved child who carefully assessed her surroundings, cautiously “dipping her toe” into new situations to test the waters of her comfort zones. After I started working at the YMCA Youth Services department 5 years ago,…

YMCA Youth Advisory Council – Columbia Trip

The YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka proudly fosters an annual Youth Advisory Council. Motivated young leaders who are involved with the YMCA as staff, volunteers or participants apply for the opportunity to be involved with steering future YMCA initiatives, representing youth in their…

Barrie – Innisfil YMCA

I’ve been involved with the YMCA for almost 40 years!  Starting in Edmonton as a volunteer Fitness Instructor, I then moved to the Vancouver Y and assumed the role as a group leader in the marathon clinic.  I then moved…

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