YMCA of Eastern Ontario

⛳ There’s still time to join us on the course!

On September 25, EFI Engineering & Royal Fire Protection will host their 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Loch March Golf & Country Club, with 100% of proceeds supporting the YMCA of Eastern Ontario’s Y Communities Thrive Campaign.

🏌️ Golf and sponsorship opportunities are still available!

To learn more or get involved, contact Caroline at [email protected]

Learning to swim and developing water safety skills can provide a lifetime of wellness benefits and enjoyment!

Registration is now OPEN for swimming lessons of all ages, from “Bobbers” and “Floaters” to Adults 18+.

2026 Fall sessions run from Sept 15 to Dec 13 at our Brockville Y (345 Park St.) and Kingston Y (100 Wright Cres.) locations.

Please review the Fall 2026 Guide for more details:https://eo.ymca.ca/photos/custom/What%20We%20Offer/2026-ProgramGuide-Fall.pdf

Note: All lesson participants must have an active YMCA membership and be fully registered before the session begins.

🍂Labour Day Hours🍂

A reminder that our hours for Monday, September 7 are:

📍 Kingston YMCA: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Pools Closed)
📍 Brockville YMCA: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Pools Closed)
📍 Kingston East Community Centre: Closed

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Labour Day weekend!

Are you inspired by seeing our lifeguards at work?

Trained in safety, prevention, and emergency response, each YMCA lifeguard has received National Lifeguard certification (Canada’s professional lifeguard standard). 🛟

Fall registration is now OPEN for Lifeguarding and Swim Instruction programs.

The Y’s Advanced Aquatics courses provide you with the training and certification necessary to pursue swim-related employment and volunteer opportunities.

For more information and to register, please visit: https://eo.ymca.ca/onlineregistration

[Note: Lifeguards were photographed prior to going on duty, or without interference/distraction.]

There's nothing better than seeing your child discover something they love. Our variety of registered programs help children build confidence, learn new skills, and have fun. Join the YMCA today and get your first week free.

This fall, Brockville Y is hosting a unique 4-session Yoga Meditation Workshop. 🧘

Breathe into restorative relaxation, as your instructor guides you through gentle, slow-paced yoga postures and meditative moments. 🪷

The workshop runs September to December and takes place on the first Saturday morning of each month.

Saturday SEPT 5
Saturday OCT 3
Saturday NOV 7
Saturday DEC 5

Each session: 10 am - 12 pm

Free to all Y members. ☀️ All levels welcome!

⛳ There’s still time to join us on the course for a great cause!

On Friday, September 25, EFI Engineering & Royal Fire Protection will host their 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Loch March Golf & Country Club, with 100% of proceeds supporting the YMCA of Eastern Ontario.

🏌️ Golf, prizes, raffles and a great day of giving back — all while helping more people in our communities access YMCA programs and opportunities.

Registration and sponsorship opportunities are still available!

📩 To register, sponsor or learn more, contact Caroline at [email protected].

Another great YMCA summer is drawing to a close. 😎

If there’s one thing we’ve observed, it’s this: it takes all kinds of kids to make a day camp, and the experience is different for everyone. At the Y, our community values, celebrates, and integrates these unique personalities.

Some kids crave the spotlight; others are shy.

Some kids are excited to compete in sports and games; others would rather chill out on the sidelines, or colour pictures on the gym floor.

For every camper who eagerly steps in front of our camera, there is another who says, "I just want to to hold your hand and follow you around. Is that OK?"

Spoiler alert: it's always ok. ☀️

Thanks to all our Y campers for another wonderful summer. Shine on!