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YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford Supports National Drowning Prevention Week with Prepare to be Water Smart Message

Drowning is one of the leading causes of preventable death in children, and the YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford is joining the Lifesaving Society’s National Drowning Prevention Week (July 19-25

YMCA Camp Chippewa Closed Due to Air Quality Conditions – July 17, 2026

Environment Canada continues to forecast Very High Risk (AQHI 10+) air quality for our area. Out o an abundance of caution, we have made the difficult to close for a second consecutive day.

YMCA Camp Chippewa Closed Thursday, July 16

YMCA Camp Chippewa at Christie Lake Conservation Area will be closed today, Thursday, July 16, due to air quality conditions. This closure also includes Extended Care programs serving Camp Chippewa ca

Air Quality Warning - July 15, 2026

YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford is monitoring current air quality conditions across our region and following Environment Canada guidance. Current conditions are in the Very High Risk category.

“It's not just a job, it’s a community:” How YMCA Day Camp Ignited Abby’s Spark

Meet Abby, a YMCA Day Camp Program Specialist. Until last summer, she hadn’t really been involved with the YMCA, but what started as a leap into something new has become a life-shaping journey grounde

How YMCA Day Camp Helped Noah Find His Calling

Going into this fifth summer working with YMCA Day Camps Noah says not only is he able to help children gain confidence and build belonging, but he is also growing as a person and leader.