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Camps Offered at Christie Lake Conservation Area to Resume Aug. 4

Camp Chippewa and Specialty Camps offered at Christie Lake Conservation Area will resume Tuesday, August 4.

Impact of Camps Due to Overnight Fire at Christie Lake Conservation Area

An overnight fire at Christie Lake Conservation Area has resulted in the closure of all YMCA Day Camps at Christie Lake Conservation Area. Campers are safe and should be picked up from designated YMCA

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

“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.

WATCH: Robin's Story - A Lifetime Shaped at YMCA Wanakita

Hear from Student Counsellor alum and Wanakita donor Robin Connor about the lifechanging experiences he had at camp and why he wants to help others make those same memories.