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There’s a place at YMCA Wanakita like no other. Sitting along the shore of Koshlong Lake in between Kids Camp and Family Camp, is a reflective walking sanctuary as well as an area for the performing arts. It was built in honour of a Family Camper who loved to perform.

Twelve-year-old Olivia Hagan has a special place in her heart for Camp Wanakita—and it shows in her art.

John Cuddie is a Y kid through and through. “I was probably seven or eight doing the gym and swim program at the Hamilton Y, where I grew up. I went every Saturday morning , and I eventually became a Y leader.”

Nearly 100 community members gathered in Brantford on Wednesday, May 7 for an inspiring morning highlighting the YMCA impact in the community.

Martha’s StoryFor Martha Fiorentino, the YMCA has never been just a place to swim or work out—it’s been a cornerstone of her life, shaping childhood memories, forging lifelong friendships, and now helping her raise a new generation grounded in community, connection, and healthy living.