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Try the Y FREE for 1 week‼️

There are so many benefits to being a YMCA member!

From group fitness classes and drop-in sports to pool access, state-of-the-art gym equipment, personalized health coaching, and child minding while you exercise, there’s truly something for everyone.

Plus, your membership goes further with access to YMCAs across North America 🌎 and free swim lessons for all ages and abilities! 🏊🏻‍♀️

👉 Claim your 7 day free trial today at ymcasibc.ca/trial

#KelownaGym #YMCA #FreeTrial #Kelowna #FitnessCommunity taken in Kelowna, British Columbia by @ymcasibc

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4 months ago

Strong communities don’t happen by chance. They’re built every day through connection, support, and belonging. Across the Southern Interior, the YMCA creates spaces, programs, and opportunities that help people of all ages thrive. by @ymcasibc

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3 days ago

Today is World Mental Health Day.💙🧠

Mental health matters every day, and creating supportive communities starts with learning how to show up for one another.

Last month, YMCA staff from across our organization came together for a two-day Mental Health First Aid training course. Through the training, participants learned the five-step ALGEE action plan, how to recognize signs of declining mental health, respond to crisis situations, and practice self-care as mental health first aiders.

By building our knowledge and confidence, we're strengthening our ability to support YMCA program participants, colleagues, members, and our community when it matters most.

This World Mental Health Day, let's remember that a conversation, a listening ear, or reaching out for support can make a meaningful difference.

Together, we can help create a community where everyone feels seen, supported, and connected.💙✨

#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #YMCA #MentalHealthFirstAid by @ymcasibc

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4 days ago

WE MADE A SPLASH! 💦🦆And what a splash it was.

Together, at the 2nd Annual Make a Splash fundraiser, we raised an incredible $40,332.94 for YMCA Okanagan Swims, helping local Grade 3 children gain lifesaving swim skills and build confidence in and around the water.💙 This happened because our community showed up!

Huge thanks to our sponsors, @rotaryclubkelowna_ogopogo, JMC Distribution, and @fitsetninjakelowna for believing in this event and helping us bring it to life.

To our Quack & Splash teams, you brought the competition, the laughs, the energy and some very impressive duck-racing skills. You made this one of the biggest highlights of the entire day.

To everyone who adopted a duck, thank you. Every adoption helped give a local child access to the Okanagan Swims Program and skills that could save their life.

From the pool deck to the speakers, a huge thank you to @mayortomdyas, our amazing local Olympian @kierrasmith, and @dj.invizible for keeping the competition fierce and the energy high all day long.

$40,332.94. Hundreds of rubber ducks. Giant inflatable ducks. A whole lot of splashing. And one community coming together for local children.

Thank you. Truly.💙

And as for Make a Splash 2027... You might want to start training now. 😉🐥

#YMCA #MakeASplash #KelownaEvent #Swimming #DuckRace taken in H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre by @ymcasibc

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5 days ago

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we are wearing orange to honour the Indigenous children who were taken from their families and communities, and to recognize the lasting impacts of residential schools.

At the YMCA, our commitment to reconciliation is rooted in our values of dignity, compassion, and belonging. We're committed to ongoing learning, meaningful action, and building respectful relationships with Indigenous Peoples and communities.

To learn about our reconciliation work this year, including our inaugural Kananaskis Gathering, and to hear YMCA Canada President & CEO Peter Dinsdale discuss reconciliation, partnership, and opportunity on BMO’s Indigenous Reconciliation Series podcast, visit: ymca.ca/en/what-we-do/truth-reconciliation

Thank you for taking the time to learn, reflect, and honour this important day.

#TruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay #OrangeShirt #YMCA by @ymcasibc

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14 days ago

A heartfelt thank you to the Lake Okanagan Insurance Society for raising $10,000 for the YMCA through the Annual LOIS Charity Golf Tournament!

This generous contribution will help provide barrier-free access to life-changing programs that support health, well-being, and community connection throughout the Southern Interior.

Thank you for helping create brighter futures for our community❤✨ by @ymcasibc

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16 days ago

🌱💚 Our Indoor Garden Party was a blooming success!

Families joined the YMCA CCRR team at the Kelowna Family Y for garden-themed crafts, sensory play with coffee ground "dirt," and plenty of opportunities to connect. It was wonderful to see children exploring, creating, and having fun while parents and caregivers mingled and grow their community.🌼

Interested in learning more about YMCA Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR)? Visit ymcasibc.ca/ccrr.

#YMCA #CCRR #Kelowna #FamilyFun by @ymcasibc

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17 days ago

How much do you know about ducks?🐥

With just one week to go until Make a Splash, two-time Canadian Olympian and Pan American Games gold medalist Kierra Smith put YMCA staff and members to the test with some duck-themed trivia. Watch and see how many questions you can get right!

There’s still some time left to adopt a duck and join the fun! Learn more about the event and adopt a duck today at ymcasibc.ca/splash

#MakeASplash #Kelowna #KelownaEvent #YMCA #Trivia #ThingsToDoInKelowna taken in H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre by @ymcasibc

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18 days ago

Everyone’s health journey is unique, and the H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre is here to support every step. Whether it’s learning to swim, building strength, recovering through low-impact activity, improving fitness, or finding a welcoming space to stay active, the H2O offers opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to pursue their wellness goals.

Through health, fitness, and aquatic programs, the H2O helps individuals and families build healthy habits, gain confidence, and create lasting connections to wellbeing. by @ymcasibc

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19 days ago

We’re proud to share that the Power Street YMCA Child Care Centre in Penticton is now open!

This new Y centre will provide licensed child care for up to 81 children, from infants and toddlers to school-age youth, helping more families access the quality, affordable care they need.

Quality child care does more than support children’s learning and development. It also helps parents participate in the workforce, pursue education, build financial stability, and contribute to the local economy with confidence, knowing their children are cared for in a safe, nurturing environment.

Made possible through strong partnerships with the Province of BC, the City of Penticton, community advocates, and YMCA staff and leadership, this project is an investment in children, families, and our community's future.

As we celebrate 175 years of YMCA service in Canada and 45 years in the Southern Interior, we're proud to continue creating spaces where children can learn, grow, build friendships, and thrive.

Thank you to everyone who helped bring this vision to life. We can't wait to welcome families through our doors and be part of their journey.

To learn more about the programs offered at this location, please visit ymcasibc.ca/locations/power-street-ymca-child-care

#YMCA #ChildCare #Penticton #Okanagan taken in Penticton, British Columbia by @ymcasibc

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20 days ago

Every workout does more than you think!💪

Today, our YMCA Fitness Trainer, Ken, explains how excerise supports metabolic health, heart health, energy levels, and long-term wellbeing. Even a single workout can continue benefiting your body long after you leave the gym.

Small, consistent movement can lead to healthier years ahead, helping you stay strong, independent, and able to do the things you love most.❤

Y members have access to a formal consultation and training sessions. Interested in becoming a member? Visit ymcasibc.ca/trial to try the Y FREE for 7 days!

#WellnessWednesday #KelownaGym #HealthTips #Fitness #YMCA by @ymcasibc

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21 days ago

Today marks the last day of summer, and we're taking a moment to celebrate one of the many ways our incredible YMCA members helped make our centres bloom with kindness, generosity, and joy.🌻🪻

Throughout the season, members shared beautiful homegrown flowers and fresh garden veggies with our centres, spreading a true sense of community.🥒💐

Their generosity reminds us that even the simplest gestures can make a big impact. Thank you for helping our YMCA community bloom all summer long.🌞❤

#MomentsThatMatter #WeLoveOurMembers #Kelowna #Community #GrownWithLove #YMCA #Flowers #Harvest #Okanagan #LastDayOfSummer by @ymcasibc

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