From YMCA Day Camper to creator: LaurDIY featured by CBC News
YMCA of Niagara celebrates former day camper LaurDIY’s CBC feature, highlighting how camp crafts build confidence, resilience, and leadership.
Spaces Where Students Feel Seen
For some students, going to school is not just about homework or tests. It is about navigating a new language, unfamiliar routines, and the quiet fear of not being understood. For newcomer youth especially, those barriers can feel heavy enough that school stops feeling like a place they belong at all. Across Niagara, YMCA-run school clubs like Spanish Club and Bright Club are changing that experience. These clubs are [...]
EarlyON Centres Celebrate Family Literacy Day
YMCA of Niagara EarlyON Centres celebrated Family Literacy Day with story time, guest readers, activities, and book giveaways in partnership with Niagara Region Children’s Services.
Township of West Lincoln and the YMCA of Niagara partner to bring March Break Camp to local families in 2026
Through a pilot partnership, the Township of West Lincoln and the YMCA of Niagara are offering March Break Camp at the West Lincoln Community Centre for children ages 5 to 12, providing a safe and engaging experience for local families.
A “What If?” Turns Into a World Record
The longest chain of loom band bracelets is 337.12 m (1,106 ft 0.3 in), and was achieved by St. John-Y Lincoln Loom Legends (Canada) in Beamsville, Ontario, Canada, on June 24, 2025.
A Summer of Belonging: Pryce’s Story
At YMCA Summer Day Camp, Pryce found confidence, joy, and belonging — and his mom found peace of mind knowing he was supported every day.
Finding Direction: Jauhar’s Story
After arriving in Canada alone, Jauhar found hope, guidance, and a new career through YMCA Employment Services in Niagara. Read his inspiring story.
Confidence Begins Here: Marissa’s Story
At a YMCA of Niagara Child Care Centre, a caring, nurturing environment helped one little girl flourish — and gave a mom returning to work peace of mind.