A Gift that Sparked Something More For Eden, working out started with something simple — a love for movement that didn’t go unnoticed. “I think my parents saw how much I enjoyed working out… and they were like, okay, maybe we can get you a personal trainer. And that was one of my Christmas gifts.” That gift became the beginning of something more than just a routine. It became [...]
The YMCA of Niagara announces the launch of the YMCA Youth Education Supports Program (YESP), part of a $9.4M national investment to help youth stay engaged in school, build skills, and pursue post-secondary education.
YMCA of Niagara celebrates former day camper LaurDIY’s CBC feature, highlighting how camp crafts build confidence, resilience, and leadership.
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 [...]
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.
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.
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.
At YMCA Summer Day Camp, Pryce found confidence, joy, and belonging — and his mom found peace of mind knowing he was supported every day.
After arriving in Canada alone, Jauhar found hope, guidance, and a new career through YMCA Employment Services in Niagara. Read his inspiring 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.
