Health and growth for life…YMCA for all
Who we are
YMCA Northumberland is a charitable organization led by staff and volunteers who are dedicated to serving others, and to promoting the growth of spirit, mind, and body in all people.
YMCA Northumberland operates 2 health + fitness centres, 22 child care locations, 4 EarlyON centres, 3 seasonal outdoor pools and provides lifeguarding services at Victoria Beach, Cobourg. We offer popular Summer Day Camp at 3 locations, Specialty Camp programs as well as themed PA Day Camps and also support programs offered by our international partner ACJ-YMCA Nicaragua.
We offer programs that support equity, diversity and inclusion for people of all ages and at all stages of life. From Child Care to Youth Programs, Swimming Lessons, Seniors activities to New Parent programs, YMCA Northumberland has something for you and your family.
We want you to be a member of YMCA Northumberland’s family regardless of your economic circumstance. We want our community, friends, staff, and volunteers to join together to support our YMCA Strong Communities Campaign which aids those who need Financial Assistance.
Financial AssistanceOur Mission
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
Annual Reports
YMCA Northumberland is a charitable organization dedicated to providing services that help build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. To read about our work, download our Annual Reports:
For all information contained in the public portion of our most recent Registered Charity Information Return (form T3010) as submitted to CRA, please click here.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For additional information about our organization, please find our last three years of audited Financial Statements here.
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POLICIES
We have gathered our latest policy information here.
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YMCA members — including participants, customers, parents, donors, contractors or other members of the public — are encouraged to bring forward complaints, concerns or compliments, and to make suggestions on ways to improve programs and services and their YMCA experience. Please provide feedback in person to a YMCA employee, by email, telephone or by regular post mail to:
YMCA Northumberland
Attn: Manager, Administration and Human Resources
339 Elgin Street West
Cobourg, ON K9A 4X5
Email:[email protected]
Tel: 905-372-0161
The Manager, Administration and Human Resources will refer any accessibility-related questions or concerns to the accessibility team, who will work with senior managers to respond. All other feedback and complaints received shall be referred to the appropriate YMCA program manager for handling.
History
Board of Directors

Chair
Elizabeth Vosburgh
2nd Chair
Dr. Elizabeth Anne Selby
3rd Vice Chair
Mark Galonski
Director
Jessica Fraser-Thomas
Director
Lynda Kay
Director
Dr. David Kim
Director
Doug Mann
Director
Yvette McCartney
Director
Bruce McMeekin
Director
Spencer Selhi
Director
Paul VandeGraaf
Board of Directors: Call for Applicants
As one of Northumberland County’s leading charitable organizations, YMCA Northumberland’s Board of Directors is seeking individuals to our join our Board of Directors. Please download the PDF below for details.
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