Youth in Grades 11–12 or first-year post-secondary:
The YMCA’s YESP is your space to grow, focus, and build your future — for free.
✔ Tutoring
✔ Mentorship
✔ Career & education planning
✔ Life skills workshops
✔ Supplies, tech, and scholarships
Level up your life: Visit the link in our bio.
#Students #Tutoring #Mentoring #Youth #YMCA
Recently we asked some of our team to identify this one pound lacquered wood object we found in the archives, and this is what they had to say! These weights were in use probably around the late 19th to Early 20th century, and here's some of the stuff that was going on at the Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford YMCA (back then, just the Hamilton YMCA) at the time!
Nov 28, 1889-the Hamilton YMCA opened it's doors as the first building on the continent built specifically for YMCA work.
1890- The YMCA opened the first indoor pool in the city of Hamilton
1893- Basketball was first introduced to the Hamilton YMCA
1912- What started as a Saturday program for boys, turned into a local spectacle with the YMCA circus, featuring young boys and men performing feats of acrobatics, skits, drills set to music.
Let us know if you want to learn more about the history of our YMCA as we mark our 170th anniversary by commenting below!
#YMCAHBB #HamOnt #HamiltonHistory #YMCAcollection #YMCAHBB170
In partnership with the @burlingtonfht , the In Motion Education Series offers expert guidance, practical tips, and a supportive community to help you manage your joint and bone health.
May 19th 11am – CHRONIC PAIN – Emma Tawil, PT
May 26th 11am – ENERGY CONSERVATION – Tess Ewert Zehr, OT
Registration is required. Space is limited. Visit the link in our bio for more details.
#InMotion #YMCA #BurlingtonFamilyHealthTeam #Burlington
In March, something special took root at Six Nations of the Grand River. Inside YMCA Beyond the Bell® classrooms at IL Thomas, a simple tree blossomed into a powerful symbol of possibility through the YMCA Reading Fruit Tree Initiative—an experience that reminded us how learning grows best when imagination, encouragement, and community come together.
Read more about this story at the news link in our bio!
#SixNations #BeyondTheBell #YMCA #Reading
🏠🧡 The Orange Door Project is back!
From May 12 to June 14, you can make a real difference for young people in our community who are facing or at risk of homelessness.
Once again, Home Depot Centennial Parkway and Home Depot Ancaster have chosen the YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford as their charity partner—meaning 100% of donations at these stores stay local and support the Youth in Transition Worker Program at YMCA HBB.
Your donation helps young people:
• find safe housing
• learn essential life skills
• access education and employment support
• feel supported, heard, and never alone
🧡 Together, we’re helping young people build a brighter future.
Read more: https://www.ymcahbb.ca/news/ancaster-and-hamilton-home-depot-stores-support-ymca-youth-through-orange-door-project
#OrangeDoorProject #YMCA #EndYouthHomelessness
As we head into the Victoria Day Long Weekend , please note the adjusted holiday hours for YMCA Hamilton Burlington Brantford.
All Health, Fitness & Aquatics Branches will be open Monday May 18 8:00am-2:00pm. Open Swims are available for many of the branches, and some programming is cancelled due to the holiday.
Please plan your visit around these adjusted hours and as always, you can check schedules any time on our website under the schedule tab.
#HamOnt #VictoriaDay #Holiday
Last chance to apply for the Christopher Cutler Youth Scholarship! Youth from across Hamilton can apply for a scholarship of $1000 in support of the applicant's education and career development. Youth must be referred by their school guidance counsellor or a YMCA staff member.
For more information or to apply: https://loom.ly/3voc2Ag
Last week YMCA Hamilton Burlington Brantford's Lily Lumsden stopped by About Brant with Dave Carrol to discuss our YMCA Immigrant Services programs in Brantford. Watch the full video at the News Link in our bio.
#Immigration #Brantford #Brant #AboutBrant #DaveCarrol
Get active over the summer break! From April 15- May 31, students ages 13-24 can purchase a 4-month, fixed term membership. For more details or how to sign up visit your membership desk.
#UniversityStudent #CollegeStudent #Student #Membership #YMCA
Happy Mother’s Day to all the strong, inspiring moms in our Y community!
Today we’re celebrating the many ways families grow, move, and thrive together here at the Y—whether it’s parent‑child programs, child‑minding, or family‑friendly fitness classes that make healthy living a shared experience.
We’re especially spotlighting Jennifer Greenlee, one of our amazing fitness instructors, pictured twinning with her youngest daughter and a mini VIPr.
To all the moms who lift, lead, love, and show up—today we celebrate you.
Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at the Y.
#YMCA #MothersDay2026 #YMCAHBB #ViPr
Whether you are moving in a group fitness class, swimming laps in the pool, or building strength on the fitness floor, you’ll find a welcoming space to stay active in a way that works for you! Join today and get your first week on us. Visit the link in our bio for details.
#OneWeekFree #YMCAHBB #Swimming #Yoga #Running
One week left to apply for the Christopher Cutler Youth Scholarship! Youth from across Hamilton can apply for a scholarship of $1000 in support of the applicant's education and career development. Youth must be referred by their school guidance counsellor or a YMCA staff member.
For more information or to apply: https://loom.ly/gCvzIs4
#Scholarships #HamONt #HWDSB #HWCDSB
