YMCA Spring Campaign raises over $90,000 to help more families access camp

This spring, our YMCA community came together with one shared goal: to ensure everyone has the chance to grow, belong, and discover what’s possible at a Y camp.

When we launched our Spring Giving Campaign, we knew the need was growing. More families than ever were reaching out for financial support, including many who had previously been able to afford camp on their own. Across our Day Camps and YMCA Wanakita, we were seeing the same trend: more children hoping to attend camp, but more barriers standing in their way. 

Together, our community responded.

Through Fill the Bus, Shine Together, and YMCA Wanakita’s Spring Campaign, we raised an incredible $92,562.23

Because of this collective effort:

• 220 children will attend YMCA day camp and Beyond the Bell® this summer—gaining confidence, building friendships, and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

• $60,552.31 was raised through Fill the Bus, including $22,531.36 from Shine Together, led by our Child Care Centres.

• $33,695.20 was raised for YMCA Wanakita, surpassing our $25,000 goal. 

Also, a huge thank you to Wholesome Kids Catering for their match gift!

“While this campaign has come to a close, its impact is just beginning,” said Joel Côté, SVP, Philanthropy, YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford. “Thanks to our community, hundreds of campers will be able to enjoy camp this summer and leave more confident, more connected, and more sure of themselves.”

Together, we helped ensure that financial barriers won’t stand in the way of a life-changing experience.