YMCA Childcare
We are committed to your children’s education and development and to maximizing the personal growth of each young person in our care.
Child + Youth + Family
Discover our programs for young families, fostering education, play, and social connections. Older children and youth can enjoy both registered and drop-in activities.
Summer Camp
Our Day Camps welcome kids aged 5 to 12. Our Y offers a variety of programs to ensure we meet the needs of your camper. Summer Camps are offered in Cobourg, Brighton and Cramahe.
Swim Lessons
Taught by certified YMCA and Lifesaving Society Swim Instructors, our swimming lessons develop lifelong skills that help your child to be safe in and around the water.
Events
Discover what’s going on at our Y and within our community. Our many events are a great way to meet new people, and have a good time. Many are fundraising efforts to help support our Strong Communities Campaign.
Group Fitness
YMCA Group Fitness classes will give you a chance to connect with people, improve your fitness level, learn new skills and have fun! There are many different classes to choose from.
Y Mind
Access Free Mental Health support.
Schedule
Consult our Group Fitness Schedule.
Support the Y
Learn how you can help.
Careers
Join our team!
Our Mission
The YMCA is more than just a gym
YMCA Northumberland is dedicated to the growth of all persons in spirit, mind and body, and fostering a sense of responsibility to each other and the global community. We are committed to strengthening the foundations of community; nurturing the potential of children, teens and adults; promoting healthy living; fostering a sense of social responsibility; and delivering lasting social and personal change.
32+
Locations across
Northumberland
County and growing.
$150,000+
In financial assistance was provided to over 1,000 people in our community in 2023.
268
individuals participated in our special programs for Mothers of Newborns and Youth on Suspension in 2023.
1,544
Children participated in
life-saving swim lessons in 2023.
Land Acknowledgement
YMCA Northumberland is situated on land that is the treaty and traditional territory of the Mississauga and Chippewa Nations of the Anishinabek, known collectively as the Williams Treaties First Nations.
YMCA Northumberland is grateful for our relationship with the First Nations of this territory, for their teachings about the land, the water and all our connections. We continue our journey to strengthen our understanding of our Treaty relationship and of how to move forward in a positive way.
We acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across this territory, current and throughout history.
Our two main facilities
Cobourg YMCA
Address: 339 Elgin Street West, Cobourg, ON K9A 4X5
Phone: 905.372.0161
Hours:
Monday – Friday – 5:00am – 9:30pm
Saturday – 6:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday – 7:00am – 6:00pm
Holiday Hours: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Brighton YMCA
Address:170 Main Street, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0
Phone: 613.475.2887
Hours:
Monday – Thursday : 6:00am 9:00pm
Friday: 6:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am -5:00pm
Holiday Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Health Fitness Aquatics
Child Care
Outdoor Pool
Camp
Administration
