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YMCA Smile Cookie

smile cookie

From April 29 – May 5, 2024, guests can purchase a freshly-baked chocolate chunk Smile Cookie for $2.00 plus tax at participating Tim Hortons. 100% of proceeds from all sales in Kelowna and West Kelowna will be donated to the YMCA Healthy Snacks Program.

Cycle for Strong Kids

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Join us for the 17th Annual YMCA Cycle for Strong Kids and ignite the healthy and lifelong development of children and youth through equal access to resources, meaningful connections and a vibrant, safe and inclusive community.

Child Care Resource & Referral

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YMCA Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) program is a free place where families, the child care workforce, and child care providers can get the support needed to raise happy and healthy children.

Our Impact

Together, the YMCA SIBC team and community partners are removing barriers to meaningful job opportunities, mental wellness, school success, healthy bodies and overall wellbeing. In 2022:

2000
+
families accessed our family navigation services
3444
people gained vital water safety skills through swim lessons...
235
individuals graduated from our employment services

Explore our programs

Our Y has 3 health and community centres, 12 licensed child care locations, 2 community program hubs, and over 20 program delivery sites throughout Southern Interior BC to help individuals of all ages ignite their potential.

Community Outreach

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Mental Health

young adults showing empathy in mindfulness group

Family Support

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Child Care & Camps

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Employment Services

diverse group of young people learning together

Swimming

happy children floating on a mat in swimming pool

Recreation & Activities

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Health & Fitness

two women on stationary bikes at the Kelowna Family Y