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A Lifetime at Camp: Ann’s 45 Years of Friendship, Family, and Food at YMCA Wanakita

When Ann Francis first walked into the kitchen at YMCA Wanakita in July 1980, she didn’t know she’d still be there 45 years later. She certainly didn’t know that the camp tucked quietly into the Halib

Meet the winner of YMCA Wanakita's 2025 Staff Scholarship

The YMCA Wanakita Staff Scholarship is offered annually to provide one or more YMCA Wanakita summer leadership staff support to pursue post-secondary education. Our 2025 winner is Michael Ayerst.

Handy Helper's Corner: “Raise the Roof” - Wanakita’s roofs are getting a forest friendly facelift!

Nestled deep in the Haliburton Highlands, YMCA Camp Wanakita is more than just a camp—it's a small town. With over 140 buildings spread across roughly 1000 acres, maintaining the infrastructure is no

Government of Canada: Announces Up to $25 Million for New Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, joined the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State for Sport, the Honourable Karina Gould (MP Burlington), and Members o

Statement from Manny Figueiredo, President & CEO, YMCA Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford on Federal Budget 2025 Investment

“We are proud that the Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA is included in Budget 2025 as part of the federal government’s generational infrastructure investments that strengthen communities and improve loca

Finding Light at YMCA Wanakita: Juliana’s Story

When Monica and her daughters arrived in Canada as refugees from Colombia, the world they knew disappeared overnight. The rhythm of their days, once filled with family and familiarity, was replaced by