When Rachel’s son was diagnosed with a rare disease during the pandemic, many of the supports her family relied on vanished overnight. But the Niagara West YMCA in Grimsby stayed open and ready to help. “The YMCA was still open and thriving,” she says. “So, we joined the YMCA and utilized their pool for hydrotherapy for my son every single day.” For the past five [...]
Help Campers Unlock Their Unlimited Potential At the YMCA of Niagara, we believe that every child has the potential to shine—but sometimes they just need a little spark.For generations, our day camps have helped children build confidence, explore nature, try new skills, and form lifelong friendships. This summer, our Camp Trail campaign is celebrating the six most meaningful ways kids grow at camp—what we call our “milestones.” And guess [...]
How One Instructor Sparked a New Wave of Wellness at Niagara West YMCA Sometimes, traditional fitness classes don’t meet everyone’s needs. At the Niagara West YMCA, Tamara—a creative and caring instructor—recognized a gap and stepped in to fill it. What started as a one-on-one pool session has grown into a thriving small-group program that inspires members, builds confidence, and creates new connections. It all began with Christine. Living with [...]
