YMCA Jerry McCaw Family Centre Sarnia

Congratulations to the graduates of Project Search class of 2026! 🎉 👏

We’ve had the pleasure of having four exceptional young interns at JMFC since September 2025 and were proud to see them “cross the stage” yesterday at their graduation. 🥹 🤝

Over the past ten months, Clarissa, Erik, Jack, and Nick were all part of our JMFC team supporting areas like membership, fitness, facilities, child minding, and food preparation in Child Care. The goal was for them to develop skills in the workplace like responsibility, communication, teamwork, and professionalism. Whether is was a friendly greeting at the desk, helping set up a fitness class, keeping an area clean and tidy, or making sure kids feel comfortable in our care, our Project Search interns did an amazing job helping carry out day to day responsibilities at our Y! ✅ 👍

Thank you to the St. Clair Catholic District School Board and the Workplace Group for their leadership and support of this program, Educators Kelly Goetz and Laura Brown for their caring and guidance, and JMFC mentors Nick Hext, Mike Saunders, Billy Gemmell, Anna Welten, and Tyler Ryan for role modelling positive behaviour in the workplace. 💪 👌

Please join us is wishing our Project Search class of 2026 all the best in their next chapter! ❤️

⭐️Meet Our 2026 Summer Camp Leadership Team!⭐️

We are excited to introduce our six leadership staff members who will help create the best summer yet for our campers and counsellors!

We can’t wait to see all of our new and returning campers very soon!

Stay tuned next week for the introduction of our 2026 Summer Camp Staff Team!☀️😎

The countdown to summer registration starts NOW!

Our Summer Session program info is officially live, so you can start planning your perfect season.

Whether you're looking to try something new, get more active, or provide a fun and enriching experience for the kids, we've got programs for everyone.

🗓️ Mark your calendar: Registration opens June 24!
📲 Browse the lineup and start planning today: https://www.ymcaswo.ca/program-search

Could overnight camp be part of your child’s next big adventure? ⛺

YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth is an overnight camp on beautiful Beausoleil Island in Georgian Bay Islands National Park, where children and youth can build confidence, independence, friendships, and unforgettable summer memories.

We’re inviting YMCA families to complete a short survey about overnight camp, what families look for when choosing a camp, and what helps make that experience feel possible.

The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete, and participants will be entered for a chance to win a CQE camp swag prize pack.
Share your thoughts today and help us better understand how more children and youth can experience the magic of CQE.

➡️ Take the survey now https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5K9BG6P

If there is a CQE camper in your family, we still want to hear from you. Share your feedback https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/38HSB3W

This June, bring a buddy to the Y for just $1 and share the energy, encouragement, and community that makes every workout feel a little easier, and a lot more fun.

Even better? Every dollar goes directly back into our community through the Fill the Bus Campaign, helping support meaningful programs and opportunities for children, youth, and families.

Bring a buddy. Move together. Give back together.

Available until July 5.

With our first event already behind us, the JRTR series is continuing across Southwestern Ontario, bringing runners, walkers, families, teams, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters together for a fun and meaningful race experience.

Each runway has its own local energy, but the purpose remains the same: supporting children, youth, and families in our communities.

We can’t wait to see you at the next start line ➡️ https://www.ymcaswo.ca/jordans-run-runway

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday to Our Fearless Leader! 🎂🎉

Today we're celebrating our General Manager and fearless leader! 🥳

Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our YMCA community. Your support, vision, and willingness to lead by example help make our YMCA a welcoming and impactful place for members, staff, volunteers, and the community we serve.

We are grateful for all that you do behind the scenes and every day to help our YMCA thrive. Your leadership is appreciated more than you know! 💙

Please join us in wishing Paul a very happy birthday and a fantastic year ahead! 🎉🎈🎂