Celebrating 100 years 1917-2017
Teen Town dances were initiated by the Polymer Recreation Club and the Loyal Order of the Moose, until attendance grew so high, that the dances were moved to the new YMCA at Mitton Street in Sarnia in 1950.  In 1952, funds were raised to add a new 'gymnatorium' to the facility, which became the venue for future dances.  YMCA Teen Town dances hosted up to 1100 teens by 1958. Sarnia YMCA Teen Town had the largest membership in Canada at 1700.



YMCA Summer Camp Contest- May the Force be with you!

The Camp Contest is under way. Contestants can enter online for a chance to win a FREE WEEK of Traditional Camp. Winners will be drawn on Friday June 30, 2017. ENTER HERE


YMCA CHOK 40th International Bridge Race - our 40th anniversary!


That's right!  Help us celebrate 40 years of partnership, generosity, volunteerism and healthy activity by participating in the YMCA-CHOK 40th International Bridge Race 10K on Sunday, June 4th in Sarnia.  Not sure you can run 10K?  Then register today for the 5K fun run/walk, for all ages!  Or take the kids to Canatara Park to run in the free 1K kids run!  Or participate by pledging an athlete or volunteering for the event.
 
All proceeds go toward the YMCA Annual Strong Kids Campaign. Registration required for all races. For race details visit ymcaswo.ca/bridgerace

  OTF Grant helps grow YMCA's Beyond the Bell  program

We're pleased to announce that the YMCA is the recipient of the Ontario Trillium Grow Grant of $683,700 for the YMCA Beyond the Bell after-school program.  The grant will be used to continue the support of three existing YMCA Beyond the Bell sites, and will help program expansion to Walpole Island Elementary School in 2018 and another unconfirmed location in 2019.  YMCA Beyond the Bell programs are currently offered at P.E. McGibbon Public School in Sarnia, A.A. Wright Public School in Wallaceburg and St. Ursula Catholic School in Chatham.  The YMCA Beyond the Bell program is a free after school program for grade school children.  By working closely with teachers, the individual challenges of each child are identified, understood and a preventative plan of action is put in place, helping children improve literacy and numeracy skills, build social skills, develop self-confidence and experience new opportunities. The program provides the children with the tools and support they need to help close the achievement gap experience by low-income children, and develop a stronger and more successful future. 


YMCA Celebration of Youth Awards

The YMCA Celebration of Youth Awards annually recognize over 45 secondary students for their talent, innovation, academic responsibility and involvement in their community.

Goderich-Huron
Award winners at the April 29th award ceremony last weekend in Goderich-Huron are (L-R):  Logan Baer-Health & Wellness Award,  Shannon Edwards-Volunteerism & Community Service Award, Chloe Field-Personal Achievement Award, Evan Krebs-Volunteerism & Community Service Award, Shannon Rodgers-YMCA Youth Leadership Award, Nathan Bjelis-Technology & Trades Award, and Vienna Van Veen-Philanthropy Award.  Missing from photo:  Personal Achievement Award winner, Leah Martens.


Please join us at our upcoming YMCA Celebration of Youth Award ceremonies:
          Thursday, May 11, 7:00pm
          P.E. McGibbon Elementary School
          217 Russell Street, Sarnia
 
          Thursday, May 25, 7:00pm
          Retro Suites Hotel
          2 King Street West, Chatham




The YMCA Newcomer, Immigrant and Refugee Centre is organizing a section of the Multicultural Village in this year's Art Walk on June 3-4, 2017.  We are looking for youth volunteers to help us create the displays and interact with people that visit the Multicultural Village.  We will meet once a week after school to work on the displays and plan the event.  If you are interested, please call 519-336-5950 ext. 244.



Mooretown Novice Hockey team donates to YMCA Autism Camp

Paxton Burnie, Mooretown Novice Rep hockey team member, made a donation to the YMCA Autism Camp through the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. Paxton received donations from his team members in exchange for an Autism logo sticker that the players wore on their helmets. Paxton's sister attends the YMCA Autism summer camp and we thank Paxton for his support!




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The YMCA is currently recruiting for a variety of positions across Southwestern Ontario.  Click below for details.

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