John Island Camp
Overnight summer camp and outdoor education centre on the North Channel of Lake Huron — where young people explore, grow, and make memories that last a lifetime.
Ages: 6–16
YMCA John Island Camp
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Overnight summer camp and outdoor education centre on the North Channel of Lake Huron — where young people explore, grow, and make memories that last a lifetime.
Ages: 6–16
YMCA John Island Camp
Taught by certified YMCA instructors, our swimming lessons will give you lifelong skills to help you be safe in and around the water.
Age 0-99
Sudbury YMCA, North Bay YMCA
From first lifesaving skills to professional certification, we'll give you the training and credentials to make a difference in and around the water.
Age 10-99
Sudbury YMCA, North Bay YMCA
Licensed, play-based early learning for children from infancy to Kindergarten — in a safe, nurturing environment staffed by qualified early childhood educators.
Ages: Infancy-4
North Bay YMCA, Sudbury YMCA, YMCA of Timmins
Supporting youth who have been in or are leaving the care of a Children's Aid Society with personalized plans, practical guidance, and access to the services needed to build a successful independent life.
Ages 16-24
Sudbury YMCA
Every summer at the YMCA is packed with new adventures, lasting friendships, and experiences that grow with your child. From science experiments to sports, outdoor exploration to performing arts — there's a camp for every kind of kid.
Ages: 4-13
North Bay YMCA, North Bay YMCA – East Ferris, Rotary’s Camp Tillicum, Sudbury YMCA, Sudbury YMCA – Kivi Park, Sudbury YMCA – Walden Cross Country, Elliot Lake – Collins Hall, Espanola – Espanola Recreation Fitness
Work one-on-one with a certified YMCA personal trainer to build a plan that fits your goals, your schedule, and your life.
Ages 16-99
Sudbury YMCA, North Bay YMCA
Licensed, play-based early learning for children from infancy to Kindergarten — in a safe, nurturing environment staffed by qualified early childhood educators.
We are proud to welcome Brianna Brohm, Marc Demers, and Jeff Hobbs to the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario — three leaders whose professional expertise and shared commitment to community wellbeing will help guide the Y's continued impact across our region.
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