WHERE IS MY
LOCAL YMCA?
HOW DO I JOIN THE YMCA?
WHAT DOES IT COST TO JOIN THE
YMCA?
HOW CAN I BECOME A YMCA VOLUNTEER?
AS A YMCA MEMBER, CAN I VISIT A YMCA
IN ANOTHER CITY, PROVINCE OR COUNTRY?
HOW CAN I APPLY FOR A JOB WITH THE YMCA?
DOES THE YMCA IN CANADA OFFER SHORT_TERM
ACCOMMODATION?
CAN I STUDY ENGLISH AT THE
YMCA?
HOW CAN I REGISTER MY CHILD FOR A
YMCA CAMP?
HOW CAN WE INTRODUCE YMCA SERVICES IN OUR
AREA?
HOW CAN OUR COMMUNITY START A
YMCA ASSOCIATION?
WHAT IF MY QUESTION ISN'T ANSWERED
HERE?
Where is my local
YMCA?
Visit our search page to find the YMCA or
YMCA-YWCA closest to you.
How do I join the
YMCA?
To participate in YMCA programs, access our services or learn
more about your membership options, contact your local YMCA or
YMCA-YWCA today.
What does it cost
to join the YMCA?
Membership costs vary from one YMCA to the next. Contact your local
YMCA or YMCA-YWCA to learn about the membership rates that
apply to you.
How can I become a YMCA
volunteer?
Volunteering with your local YMCA or YMCA-YWCA can provide you
with much more than an opportunity to share your time and insight.
It can also provide you with valuable work experience, the chance
to meet other people and the ability to strengthen your leadership
skills. To learn how you can join the ranks of YMCA's 23,300
volunteers, contact your local YMCA or
YMCA-YWCA now.
As a
YMCA member, can I visit a YMCA in another city, province or
country?
All YMCAs in Canada recognize and honour memberships from other
Associations, so you can be sure of your welcome whether you're
travelling for work or leisure. Please note one exception: This
does not apply to the YMCA @ H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre in
Kelowna as this is a municipal facility operated by the YMCA.
You can even transfer your YMCA membership to another Canadian
YMCA if you move. Some differences in membership rates may occur
between provinces, so kindly contact the YMCA you plan to visit
ahead of time.
Similarly, Canadian YMCA memberships are generally recognized
and accepted by international Associations. There are, however,
some exceptions, so be sure to check with the YMCA you want to
visit to confirm their policy.
How can I apply for a job with the
YMCA?
If you would like to begin a career with the YMCA or further
your existing YMCA career, check out the YMCA Careers page. To
check on local job availability, contact your local YMCA or YMCA-YWCA
today.
Please note: YMCA Canada does not respond to
job applications.
Does the YMCA in
Canada offer short-term accommodation?
Yes. Five of the 53 YMCAs and YMCA-YWCAs in Canada offer
accommodation services.
For a reservation, or information about prices and
availability, contact the location closest to you:
Can I study
English at the YMCA?
Ten of our 55 Canadian Associations offer programs
that teach English as a Second Language. To register for this
program, contact the YMCA closest to you:
How can
I register my child for a YMCA camp?
If your child (or your family) is interested in attending
resident (overnight) camp, you can learn all about the available
camping destinations and programs. To register your child for a
YMCA Day Camp, contact your local YMCA for more
information.
How can we introduce YMCA
services into our area?
To find out how to start a YMCA service in your area,
contact your
local YMCA or one of the following regional offices
- British Columbia: Denis Gagnon 604-622-4966
- Alberta/Manitoba/Saskatchewan: Janet Fry 780-423-9601
- Ontario: Rob Armstrong 416-413-1020 x 2178
- New Brunswick/Nova Scotia/Prince Edward
Island/Newfoundland/Quebec: Margaret Kay Arora
902-423-4393
How can our community start a YMCA
Association?
Local YMCAs in Canada are members of YMCA Canada, a
national federation that works to address the common needs and
issues of Associations across the country. If you are part of a
group of citizens who believe a local YMCA can help address your
community's existing and future needs, you can begin by starting a
community organizing group. This group would assess needs, identify
service models and establish a broad base of community support. You
would also need to identify sources of community funding. To learn
more about establishing a local YMCA, contact the regional
coordinator closest to you:
- British Columbia/Western Arctic: Denis Gagnon 604-622-4966
- Alberta/Manitoba/Saskatchewan: Janet Fry 780-423-9601
- Ontario: Rob Armstrong 416-413-1020 x 2178
- New Brunswick/Nova Scotia/Prince Edward
Island/Newfoundland/Quebec/Eastern Arctic: Margaret Kay Arora
902-423-4393
What if my question
isn't answered here?
We'd be happy to answer any question you have that we did not
address here. Simply send your question to services@ymca.ca and we'll
respond within 24 hours.