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At YMCA Wanakita, the health and safety of our campers, families, staff and volunteers is our top priority. We are responding to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) situation and have temporarily closed YMCA Wanakita and cancelled Spring programs. Read our Letter to Camp Families.

Monday, March 23rd - Like many others, our phone lines are currently experiencing connection issues. Our provider is aware of the issue. If you are trying to reach us and cannot connect, please keep trying.

At the YMCA, the health and safety of our participants, staff and families is our number one priority. We are responding to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) situation including the closures of YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics centres and YMCA Child Care Centres until April 5, 2020.  For the latest updates about cancellations and closures, please visit: Covid-19
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  • Laurier Brantford YMCA featuring in Canadian Architect magazine

    27-11-2019We're proud to see Canadian Architect featuring the Laurier Brantford YMCA built by Cannon Design...

  • October 4, 2019 - Letter to Families Regarding Potential CUPE Strike Action

    04-10-2019The YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford has been working closely with our school board partners throughout Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford. Please click through for further information for families across the region.

  • Impact of Potential CUPE Job Action - YMCA Child Care Programs

    03-10-2019
    Impact of Potential CUPE Job Action - YMCA Child Care Programs
    A Message to Parents & Guardians

    There is significant media attention today about the potential impact of the job action currently underway by the Canadian Union of Public Employees [CUPE].

  • Thank you to our sponsors - NFP | Pioneer Golf Tournament

    02-10-2019

    Thank you to all of our event sponsors who helped make this year’s NFP | Pioneer Golf Tournament a success, and helping to provide children and youth with the opportunity to participate in healthy YMCA programming.

  • YMCA, Raptors & Kawhi – Basketball is Thriving in Canada

    19-06-2019

    On any given night, drop into any YMCA across Canada and you’re bound to find aspiring young basketball players rallying a game of pick-up while donning their favourite player’s jersey; Leonard, Lowry, VanVleet, Siakam, Ibaka, Gasol, Green & many more. Many basketball stars have started their journey at YMCAs in Canada...more

  • Laurier Brantford YMCA Announces Official Opening Date

    04-09-2018
    As students head back to school and families ease back into their regular routines, the Laurier Brantford YMCA team is busy preparing for opening day.
     
    Doors open at the new Laurier Brantford YMCA on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 5:30am.

  • Refresh My Y - Flamborough Family YMCA

    17-04-2018

    We're making some big changes to the Flamborough YMCA to refresh and revitalize your workout. Get ready for all new cardio equipment featuring web-based technology that allows you to access music stations, television, Netflix and Spotify accounts. Members will also be able to track their individual workouts with their individual workouts. Click to see what else is to come!

  • YMCA Celebrates Family Day with Free Family Activities Across Golden Horseshoe

    15-02-2018
    Looking for plans this Family Day Weekend? On Monday, February 19, all 12 YMCAs across the Golden Horseshoe will host free events for all ages. Make a splash, break a sweat, run, climb or explore. We're encouraging families to get fit and have fun at their local Y.

  • 2017 YMCA Peace Medal Awards

    23-11-2017

    The YMCA Peace Medal Breakfast took place at the Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s. This years event attracted more than 400 people, who came to recognize the efforts of the medal recipients and listen to author and keynote speaker Clare Morneau speak on issues of social justice. The YMCA Peace medals were awarded to five local individuals/groups that have made outstanding contributions to promoting tolerance, social justice and community cohesion...

     

  • Refresh My Y - Ron Edwards Family YMCA

    26-09-2017

    We're making some big changes to the Ron Edwards Family YMCA to refresh and revitalize your workout. Get ready for all new Precor cardio equipment featuring web-based technology that allows you to access music stations, television, Netflix and Spotify accounts. Members will also be able to track their individual workouts with their individual workouts using Precor chip technology.