Jacqui D – Barrie YMCA
I decided that it was time in my life to really "find my body" and place some fitness goals in my life style agenda. I turned 50 years old a couple years ago and decided it was truly time to try my…
I decided that it was time in my life to really "find my body" and place some fitness goals in my life style agenda. I turned 50 years old a couple years ago and decided it was truly time to try my…
The Life Of Bryn Styles By Ryan Perry, Georgian College Bryn was born in Kanora, Ontario. His early childhood consisted of a lot of travelling with his parents around Ontario and other places around the world. Eventually his parents…
Adventures of the YMCA: Eric Taves’ Story By Jacquelyn Elvin, Georgian College Learning something new can sometimes be a difficult challenge, but as we all know, it’s the most rewarding feeling when we succeed. Eric Taves first joined the Y…
Swimming for Hope - Larry Hurd By Courtney Delay, Georgian College It all started when a little boy at the age of seven moved to South Africa. Larry was born Canadian but was raised in South Africa until he was…
Camp Kitchikewana - The place that made me who I am today! I was a lucky bugger when I was 6. Why you ask? In 1987, I was 6 years old and my cousin, Paul "Giff" Gifford, was the Assistant…
Without my experience at Camp Kitchi, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. Camp taught me to be a confident, strong and independent person. It taught me to respect the natural world, others and myself. It gave me the…
Like you, I care about our community and wish for everyone – especially children, teens and young adults to reach their full potential. This fall I returned to Kitchi sands with my husband and sons- Matthew and Andrew- both now…
As a youngster, I never attended camp. If I could turn the clock back this would be one of my wishes. However, I am most fortunate because my experience with camp comes at a time when our two children…
My name is Lily Dart and I have spent at least a part of my summer, every summer on Kitchi sands since 2000. Every year, although my life gets busier, my driving force, my motive, and my inspiration is…