Mukee, an Early Childhood Educator at our Churchill YMCA Child Care Centre, received an Avron "Recognize a Hero" award! 🏅 She was nominated by her team for her superpower: finding calm in the storm. She is the steady anchor that every child—and every colleague—relies on. Thanks for being a hero! ⭐

We sat down with Mario Carlucci from CBC News to talk about the Y Embassy Chef Showcase! 🍲📻 Special thanks to His Excellency Jose V. Chan-Gonzaga and Chef David Vinoya for sharing about the Philippine Embassy's participation in this exciting event. See you April 15! 🎟️ www.ymcaottawa.ca/embassy

Marianne from the Y and Chef Trisha Donaldson from the Embassy of Germany joined CTV News: Your Morning Kitchen to chat about the 2026 Y Embassy Chef Showcase on April 15. 📺🍽️ Chef Trisha shared a white asparagus dish, which you can try for yourself at the showcase! 🎟️: www.ymcaottawa.ca/embassy

Join us for a FREE Community Day on Saturday, April 18! Bring your friends and family! In addition to our regular classes, we're hosting special activities for all ages. Clarence-Rockland Y: www.ymcaottawa.ca/events/commu... Taggart Family Y: www.ymcaottawa.ca/events/commu...

Today is #WorldAutismDay and our YMCA Child Care team is gearing up to race for inclusion! 🏃‍♀️❤️♾️ Our goal is to raise $1500 for Autism Ontario. Every dollar stays in our community, helping fund the programs that make our inclusive classrooms possible. Donate today: www.justgiving.com/team/ymcachi...

Join us for an interactive musical experience: A Day at the Farm! 👩🏼‍🌾🐄🎼 Farmyard adventures are brought to life by Ottawa Symphony Orchestra in this original Canadian production. Before the show, our YMCA Child Care team will run activity stations: crafts, games, an instrument petting zoo, and more!

March Break was a blast at our first-ever Future Builders: Skilled Trades Camp! 🔧👷 Campers learned building principles and put their skills into action, creating projects like birdhouses, toolboxes, and side tables. The youth were empowered to learn, create, and discover future pathways.

Meet the judges for the 2026 Y Embassy Chef Showcase! These culinary trailblazers are bringing their expertise to the table as they judge a special night of global flavours. 📅 April 15,2026 | 6-9PM 📍 Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park, Ottawa 🎟️ Get your tickets today: www.ymcaottawa.ca/embassy

Spring registration is now open to all! Enjoy a new season of Child, Youth and Family programs, including swim lessons. Stay active at the Y with rugby, soccer, gym and swim, karate, basketball, hip hop, and more! Explore schedules and register today: www.ymcaottawa.ca/programs-and...

🗺️ MEET THE EMBASSIES 🗺️ At the 2026 Y Embassy Chef Showcase, chefs will be crafting authentic dishes and sharing their cultural pride. Taste a world of flavours and vote for your favourites! 📅 April 15, 2026, 6 - 9 p.m. 📍 Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park 🎟️ www.ymcaottawa.ca/embassy

CR Hoops: Youth 3x3 Basketball League 🏀 This co-ed program is for youth 8-14, with a focus on beginner athletes looking to learn the game in a supportive and structured environment. 📅 March 28 – May 30, 2026 ⏰ Saturdays, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Register: www.ymcaottawa.ca/programs-and...

Want to work in Child Care? We're growing our team! We're hiring for various roles across our Child Care centres, from Westboro to Orleans. Interviews will be held on March 25, 2026. Submit your application: forms.office.com/r/Hu11WAM94L #ChildCare #EarlyChildhoodEducation #OttawaJobs

For the safety of our community, we're closing all programs and centres on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in response to the hazardous weather event warning from Environment Canada. Please stay safe and continue to monitor trusted sources, including the City of Ottawa.

Spring registration is now open for Y Members! Explore our new schedule of Child, Youth and Family programs, as well as swim lessons. Register today: www.ymcaottawa.ca/programs-and... Not a Y Member? Open registration begins March 16.

Our Housing Services team members had a great time visiting the Centretown Community Food Centre. 🍎🥬🥫 The centre is doing much-needed work addressing food security for folks in the Centretown area, including YMCA residents. We’re grateful for partners who help make our community healthier. ❤️

Spring is almost here! 🌱 This marks a new session for child, youth and family programs, as well as swim lessons. Kids can have fun with soccer, basketball, dance and more! Registration opens on March 9 for Y Members and March 16 for non-members. Explore schedules: www.ymcaottawa.ca/programs-and...

Black History Month: Celebrating Our Legacies 🖤❤️💛💚 Thank you to all our attendees, guest speakers, performers, and partners who joined us for this night of joy, community, meaningful conversations, and inspiration. Here's to 30 years of #BlackHistoryMonth in Canada!

The Y Embassy Chef Showcase is returning to Lansdowne Park in #Ottawa on April 15, 2026! 🧑‍🍳🌎 Join us for a night of food, fun, and friendly competition. Taste, sip, and vote for dishes from Malaysia, Germany, Ethiopia, Tunisia, Pakistan, Jamaica, China, and more. 🎟️ www.ymcaottawa.ca/embassy

The Y Embassy Chef Showcase is back — tickets on sale now! 🧑‍🍳🌍 Enjoy authentic global cuisine from Ottawa's Embassies and High Commissions. Taste, sip, and vote for your favourites! 📅 April 15, 2026 ⏰ 6 – 9 p.m. 📍 Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park 🎟️ Get tickets: www.ymcaottawa.ca/embassy

You’re more capable than you realize. Find everything you need to thrive at the Y. Join today and get your first week free! Become a Y Member: www.ymcaottawa.ca/programs-ser... Offer ends March 31, 2026.

We had the pleasure of welcoming talented children's singer-songwriter Gerry Mitchell to our Avalon YMCA Child Care Centre for a wonderful singalong performance. Children and staff alike enjoyed listening, singing, and dancing along. Big thank you to Gerry for this fun and memorable experience!

Join us at "Celebrating Our Legacies", a free community event to honour the culture and artistry of Black Canadians! Enjoy performances, storytelling, art, a short film, and engaging discussions. 📅 Feb 19 | 5–8 p.m. 📍 Taggart Family YMCA RSVP: www.ymcaottawa-nic.ca/event-detail...

Y Neighbourhood Day Camps registration is now open! 🏘️ Kids 4Y-12Y take part in fun activities and field trips based on weekly themes like nature, sports, art, and outer space! 📍 Clarence-Rockland, Barrhaven, Downtown, Orleans, Ottawa South, Stittsville Register: www.ymcaottawa.ca/programs-ser...

Thanks to MPP Stephen Blais for visiting our Avalon YMCA Child Care Centre in Orléans! We had meaningful discussions about the impact that YMCA Child Care has had on local families, and our goals to expand and meet the growing need for affordable, high-quality care.

If your child is a hands-on learner who loves building and creating, our new March Break camp is the perfect fit! 🔧👷 Use real tools, learn from pros, and explore how buildings are made at Future Builders: Skilled Trades Camp (12Y-14Y). 📍 440 Albert St Register: www.ymcaottawa.ca/programs-ser...

Ottawa temperatures are dropping as low as -29°C this weekend. 🥶 Need a place to warm up in Centretown? Visit the Taggart Family Y lobby at 180 Argyle Avenue. We have seating, wifi, and washrooms. Low-cost meals and snacks are available from Chef Ric's. Keep safe and bundled up! 🧣

Crush your fitness goals with a community that lifts you up. Work out, swim, and join classes at the YMCA. Join today and get half off your first month! Become a Y Member: www.ymcaottawa.ca/programs-ser... Offer ends February 15, 2026.

YMCA Camp Otonabee registration is now open! 🏕️ This summer, youth 4-16 can discover the natural world with activities like archery, high ropes courses, canoeing, camp fires, and more. Choose from day, overnight, and leadership camps. Explore programs and register: www.ymcaottawa.ca/locations/ca...

Winter-Spring PA Days are coming up on: January 23 & 30, February 13, April 27 & June 5. Spend them at the Y for enriching, fun-filled days! Choose from the Taggart Family Y, Clarence-Rockland Y, or YMCA Camp Otonabee. Learn more and register: www.ymcaottawa.ca/programs-ser...

Do you work in the residential construction sector? 🛠️ Upgrade your skills with the Residential Building Science Field Pro Training course on January 30 at 440 Albert Street, Ottawa. Gain expert insights to help you build durable, energy-efficient homes. Register: www.ymcaottawa.ca/programs-ser...

Start this year on the right foot with the YMCA Youth Educational Supports Program (YESP). YESP supports youth in Grades 11, 12 and first year post-secondary through mentorship, life skills, tutoring, and mental health supports. To learn more, contact [email protected] or 613-237-1320, ext 5148.

Tackle your fitness goals together. Work out, swim, and join classes with a YMCA household membership. Join today and get half off your first month! Become a Y Member: www.ymcaottawa.ca/programs-ser... Offer ends January 31, 2026.

Mark your calendars! YMCA Camp Otonabee registration opens on January 15, 2026 🏕️ Build skills and take part in outdoor activities like shelter building, high ropes, and canoeing. Choose from day camps, overnight camps, and leadership camps. Explore programs: www.ymcaottawa.ca/programs-ser...

Right now, more children and families are waiting for their chance to shine. 💫 Your gift to the YMCA can remove financial barriers and create moments that change lives — a first swim lesson, a new friendship, a parent’s sigh of relief. Donate today: www.ymcaottawa.ca/our-charity/...

As we head into the winter holidays, please note our upcoming holiday hours. ❄️ Dec 22-Jan 4: Pool closure (Taggart only) Dec 24-26: Closed Dec 27-28: Open 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Dec 29-30: Open 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Dec 31-Jan 1: Closed Jan 2: Open 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Jan 3-4: Closed for maintenance

Upskill your crew with the Residential Building Science Field Pro Training course on January 30 at the YMCA (440 Albert St)! 🛠️ This free, one-day course offers expert insights and hands-on training so your team can build more durable, energy-efficient homes. www.ymcaottawa.ca/programs-ser...

At the Clarence-Rockland YMCA, our team led a holiday drive in support of the Centre d'Aide Rockland / Rockland Help Centre. They collected non-perishable foods, toys, and winter clothing for local individuals and families in need. Thank you to everyone who donated! Your kindness goes a long way. ❤️

Looking for a summer job? Find opportunities at the YMCA Summer Camp Hiring Fair! 🏕️ 📅 Saturday, January 3, 2026 ⏰ 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 📍 Taggart Family YMCA (180 Argyle Ave) – RBC Community Room, 2nd floor Explore roles and apply in advance: www.ymcaottawa.ca/join-our-team #OttawaJobs

#StaffAppreciation Week was a big celebration of our incredible Health, Fitness and Aquatics staff! Y Members and team supervisors alike put their gratitude on full display. Thanks to our staff for inspiring, teaching, and supporting our community every single day. Keep shining bright! 🌟

The YMCA Home Builders Training Program joined EkoBuilt’s ribbon-cutting for their new prefabricated passive home in Dunrobin! Events like this show how education, industry, community partners, and government can come together to strengthen Canada’s future construction workforce.

Join us for Community Day, this Saturday, December 13! Get a FREE day pass at the Clarence-Rockland YMCA or the Taggart Family YMCA. We’re offering a jam-packed day of special activities in addition to our regular classes at no cost. Explore schedules: www.ymcaottawa.ca/programs-and...

Over 120 YMCA residents joined us for a Winter Clothing Fair. Thanks to the donations from our community, all clothing was free. 🧺❤️ After everyone got the chance to pick one item per category, folks were welcome to take as much as they liked. There were many full bags and big smiles!

“My mom told me someone paid for me to go to camp. Can you please tell them thank you?” That’s what one YMCA camper said after learning that someone like you made their week possible. 🌟 Please give today and open that same door for another child. ❤️ www.ymcaottawa.ca/our-charity/...

We got the chance to attend UNICEF Canada's 7th annual Youth Advocacy Summit! This day is all about amplifying youth voices, connecting them with decision-makers and organizations, and championing the rights of every child. Thank you to YMCA Canada for inviting us!

It's #GivingTuesday! Today, your gift can spark more than change; it can ignite moments that help people feel safe, included, and empowered. When you give, you help someone feel like they belong. Be the spark that helps your community shine. Give now: www.ymcaottawa.ca/our-charity/...

Ready to become a lifeguard? 🛟 Join the National Lifeguard Certification course at the Clarence-Rockland YMCA (1525 Du Parc Ave, Rockland) from December 7 to 23! This December, get our special, limited-time rate of $112.50. That's 50% OFF! Register today: www.ymcaottawa.ca/programs-and...

Today, shelves across our YMCA housing and support programs are a little fuller, and hearts are too. ❤️ Thanks to the generous support of The Bridge Foundation, nutritious food will reach residents and participants who need it most. Thank you for helping make sure no neighbour is left behind. ✨

Member Appreciation Day at the Y! ❤️ We had a blast celebrating our amazing members at the Clarence-Rockland Y and the Taggart Family Y. No matter how long you've been a member, your energy, kindness, humour, and community spirit are what make our Y a special place. Here's to you!

We welcomed Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to the Taggart Family Y and gave him a tour of the Second Stage Housing Program for Youth. Residents Icarline and Gabriel shared their personal stories of how transitional housing has set them up for brighter futures. Here's to safe housing for all Ottawa youth! ❤️

Friendship is a big part of healthy living. Make connections and stay active at the YMCA. Get your first week free. Become a Y Member today: www.ymcaottawa.ca/programs-ser... Offer ends November 30, 2025.