Fitness Courses
Ready to make a change and take the necessary steps toward reaching your goals, fast? Fitness Training Courses At the YMCA, we’re here to help you grow in spirit, mind, and body. Our wide variety of certification courses develop leaders who are equipped with the skills and knowledge to share their passions with the community. […]
IYS
Morgan Garnhum, an advocate for youth in Bridgewater, shares his personal story during the Integrated Youth Services announcement in Stellarton today, April 10. (Communications Nova Scotia) YMCA of Southwest Nova Scotia becomes lead agency in Bridgewater for Integrated Youth Services (IYS) Young Nova Scotians and their families will soon have easier access to mental health […]
IDERD
March 21 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This date was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966 to commemorate the Sharpeville massacre in South Africa. On March 21, 1960, Sharpeville police opened fire on a demonstration against the apartheid ‘pass laws,’ killing 69 people and wounding many more […]
CDBplan
Join us Wednesday, March 20th (12pm – 2pm) at the Lunenburg County YMCA! 75 High Street, Bridgewater, NS What to expect:David Costello, from Service Canada, will share information on the Canadian Dental Benefit Plan, as well run an Application Clinic after his presentation (working one-on-one to get you registered in the plan). Entertainment by: Janice […]
NHLSTREETs2
NHL STREET season 2 is coming to the South Shore! Having fun, staying active, making friends and creating great memories. For Youth ages 6 to 16, NHL STREET athletes will feel like the pros when they suit up in authentic uniforms to play in high-energy, team-first leagues. NHL STREET is designed to provide kids and their families […]
Membership Cost Increase
You are part of so much more than a place to workout As a charitable organization, our goal is to make outstanding facilities, programs and experiences available to everyone in our community. Continuing to do that in an environment of rising costs and increasing minimum wage, requires we make a modest adjustment to our rates […]
International Women’s Day 2024
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women at the YMCA and the contributions they make to helping communities thrive. With women representing over 80% of the Canadian YMCA’s workforce and leadership positions nationally, we understand the positive impact and boundless opportunities when women and girls can reach their full potential. Many women […]
Grand opening of Infant Care Space!
The YMCA is the largest provider of licensed not-for-profit childcare in the province. As we expand to serve new communities and more families throughout Nova Scotia, we will continue to provide the high-quality, inclusive and affordable play-based early learning experience that the YMCA is known for. Families looking for child care along the South […]
YMCA Childcare Programs expanding into Queens County
The YMCA of Southwest Nova Scotia is thrilled to announce the official opening of the Liverpool YMCA Childcare Centre in Liverpool, Nova Scotia; centrally located in the Town of Liverpool at 108 College Street. As the largest non-profit childcare provider in Nova Scotia, the YMCA is so pleased to continue-on with the great work Queen’s […]
Atlantic Canada YMCAs to Provide Life-Changing Experiences for 1,300 Kids this Summer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2024 YMCA camps in Atlantic Canada are gearing up to offer transformative experiences for children this summer. With a focus on fostering friendships, nurturing self-confidence, promoting independence, and building resilience, YMCA camps have long been recognized as catalysts for positive growth in young individuals. For many children, attending camp is […]