YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick

Become a YMCA Volunteer 💙

Every hour you give helps create opportunities for children, youth, families, and individuals across our region.

As a YMCA volunteer, you'll:
✔️ Gain valuable hands-on experience
✔️ Add volunteer hours to build your resume
✔️ Develop leadership skillsBuild new skills and confidence
✔️ Support a cause and create impact

👉 Apply today: https://yswnb.com/yvolunteerapplication

“Camp isn’t just a place to me. It’s where I feel most like myself.” ❤️ 🏕️

For Lucy, Camp Glenburn has been that place for six summers, where she’s grown up, built friendships, and discovered who she is becoming. This past summer, as a Counsellor in Training, she began stepping into leadership.

On her birthday at camp, she expected homesickness to set in. Instead, she was surprised with a cupcake and a room full of campers and staff singing just for her.

“It wasn’t anything fancy,” she said. “But I felt overwhelmed with love.”

That’s the power of camp. Lucy’s story is one of many waiting to be written.

Too many children are still missing out because of financial barriers and more families ask for support than we’re able to provide.

💛 Donate now to Give the Gift of Camp and help us create more stories.

📣 We're Hiring: Executive Assistant & Governance Specialist

Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting meaningful work in your community?

This vital role supports our President & CEO, Board of Directors, Foundation, and senior leadership team.

✨ What You Will Do:
• Help coordinate executive and board meetings
• Manage key admininstative functions
• Support Governance processes
• Contribute to the delivery of strategic initiatives accross our organization

🎁 What We Offer:
✔ YMCA individual membership plus family membership taxable benefit
✔ Paid vacation and wellness days
✔ Eligibility for YMCA benefits and pension plan
✔ Professional development opportunities

👉 Apply today: https://yswnb.com/4uLqDdw

🎨 Fridays are for creativity!

Join us at Craft Corner every Friday from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Saint John Regional Y. Kids ages 6-12 can enjoy fun art projects, make friends, and let their imagination shine.

Every piece of furniture has the power to help someone start again. 🛋️

The Newcomer Connections Furniture Bank supports newcomer families as they settle into their new homes. Please consider donating your gently used funirtute to turn empty spaces into homes.

📍 Drop-Off: Sundays & Wednesdays at 10:00 AM at Landmark Storage
✅ We are in need of: beds, couches, tables, dressers, and kitchen tools.
❌ We are unable to accept broken items, clothing, linens, or plastics.

Before donating, please confirm your drop-off date by contacting us at [email protected] or 506-271-7906

💪 Your fitness journey is unique and your training should be too!

Whether you're just getting started, returning after a break, or working toward a specific goal, our certified Personal Trainers are here to help. Enjoy one-on-one coaching, customized workout plans, expert guidance, and ongoing support tailored to your needs.

✨ Book your FREE consultation today: https://yswnb.com/4ounaOI

📧 Or contact Sherry Fitzgerald at [email protected] for more details.

💙 "I thought I was a hopeless cause."

After a serious fall, 78-year-old Vivien Carson struggled with walking, chronic pain, and everyday tasks many of us take for granted. Looking for help, she joined the YMCA's Healthy Mobility Program. That decision changed everything.

Over 12 weeks, Vivien improved her gait, increased her endurance, reduced her pain, and regained confidence in her ability to move independently. By the end of the program, she was walking nearly a kilometre around the YMCA track, something she never thought possible when she first started.

"I discovered that no, I wasn't a hopeless cause. I've made gains. And that's what it's all about."

Today, Vivien continues her Healthy Mobility journey, proving that it's never too late to improve your health, regain your independence, and find hope for what's possible.

Read her inspiring story below. ⬇️
https://yswnb.com/43GB6vE

Looking for a little extra motivation this summer? ☀️💪

Our Summer Fitness Challenge is all about celebrating movement in a way that works for you. Whether you enjoy cardio, strength training, stretching, or group fitness classes, every workout counts.

📅 June 28 – July 31
⭐ Add a sticker after each workout
🎉 Every visit is an entry into our end-of-month raffle

Move your way this summer at the YMCA.

♻️ The Bottle Drive is still on! ♻️

Our YMCA Youth Council is continuing their month-long Bottle Drive fundraiser in support of attending the World YMCA Council Conference. 🌍

There’s still time to get involved and make a difference:

✅ Return your bottles to
Golden Mile Redemption Centre, Pub's Redemption Centre, or
Valley Redemption Centre Inc. and donate your refund to the YMCA

📍 Or drop off at Saint John Regional Y (191 Churchill Blvd)
📅 Saturday, July 4 | 10 AM–1 PM
📩 For Pickup: [email protected]

🌊 REMINDER: Summer Swimming Lesson Registration is NOW OPEN! 🏊

Spots are limited this season and fill quickly — don’t miss your chance to secure your preferred class time.

👧 Children: Tue/Thu/Sat
🧑 Adults: Thu/Sat
🏊 Private: Wed/Fri

Register today: https://yswnb.com/4vIqoAP