Lily D – Camp Kitchi
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…
Jasper B – Camp Kitchi
Two weeks at an overnight camp, especially at YMCA Camp Kitchikewana, is something that will stay with a kid for a lifetime. My name is Jaspar Bienzle and this is my Kitchi Story. Ten years ago, I showed up at…
Chris P – Camp Kitchi
People always ask me why I like camp so much. They wonder what makes this ‘Kitchi’ place so great that I feel the need to talk about it all the time. The thing is, I don’t really know, but I…
Karah M – Camp Kitchi
Yes, everyday people, may not understand but they can understand. Before I walked Kitchi sands, I was “everyday people” I did everything a 7 year old does; go to school, play with my friends, get chased by my older sister, etc. After…
Jeff H – Camp Kitchi
It all began in September almost six years ago when I was walking home from school with a friend. We were just getting to know each other and one of the very first things I remember him saying to me…
Evan S – Camp Kitchi
The best part about children experiencing Kitchi is that they each do it in their own special way. My first experience with Kitchi was at age 2 for family camp during the final week of summer. I cannot remember…
Katie M – Member, Collingwood Y
The Collingwood YMCA is a very special place to my family and I. We have been members for a few years and utilize the many activities and services that it offers. The YMCA Strong Kids Campaign has directly affected…
Sam L.
2014 Winner of Parry Sound’s Got Talent Listen to his recordings at https://m.soundcloud.com/samuel-ladan How did you get involved in music? I’ve always been really involved in music. Since I was a kid I would listen to just about anything and to…
Richard M – Member and Donor
This video will make you smile. Richard, a YMCA member and donor, is one of those people you want at your dinner party. His interesting life (was a past professional wrestler!) and his passion for "paying it forward" is balanced…
Sandy – Member, Collingwood Y
Pictured here with General Manager - Nilusha Premasinghe, is Collingwood YMCA member, Sandy. Sandy has been involved with the Collingwood YMCA for 23 years! You can typically find her enjoying a Gravity class, relaxing in Yoga, or challenging herself in…