YMCAs and YWCA-YMCAs across Canada offer a wealth of programs
and services tailored to meet the unique needs of the communities
they serve. Several key program areas are:
Health, Fitness and Recreation
927,000 members and participants are staying
active through YMCA health, fitness and recreation programs.
The YMCA has been exercising, inventing sports and promoting an
active lifestyle for over 150 years. At the YMCA, we care about
your total heath in spirit, mind and body - and believe that each
element is equally important for achieving overall health.
To us, health is more than just being active. It's about having
a network of support, a job, good working conditions, education and
literacy and a safe place to live, while also staying active.
That's why YMCAs offer programs in all these areas for individuals,
groups and families of all ages and abilities.
A team of YMCA experts develops a variety of national
programs, which are guided by national standards to ensure high
quality and maximum effectiveness. Some of these include:
- Swimming classes
- Group and older adult fitness classes
- Individual conditioning
- Creating Balance - an adult weight management program
- Instructor training in fitness and aquatics
- ... and many, many more
