Every kid deserves a chance

Kids can help create strong communities for today and for the future, but only if they have the chance to reach their full potential. 100% of your donation helps support kids, providing them the opportunities they need to live healthier, happier lives now, but also to grow into productive adults. By giving today, you can help our kids build a better community for tomorrow.

~ Todd Simpson, Strong Kids Campaign Chair – Okanagan

Assisted Membership Because it’s more fun when we all belong

Everyday 1500 children and youth step through the doors of our two Kelowna membership centres. The Y provides a safe and fun place for kids, giving them the chance to be healthy, develop leadership skills and recreate.

$250/year can enjoy the lasting benefits of being active and health with a one year membership.

Affordable Childcare Because every child deserves a safe place to grow

The Y is the largest not for profit child care provider in Canada. The YMCA-YWCA Okanagan offers 7 programs that engages 167 children daily in constructive activities and supports local families in raising healthy children.

$120/year gives a family peace of mind as their child receives care in a fun, nurturing and safe environment.

Camp Experience Because learning happens when you’re having fun

YMCA camps have provided life-changing experiences for children and youth for over 90 years. Each year 1200 kids have the chance to experience new activities and adventures in an outdoor forest environment.

$375/year send a child to summer camp for a week of adventure and unforgettable experiences.

In your community… events supporting kids through the Strong Kids Campaign

Walk for Strong Kids – Mission Creek Park, May 3 3:30pm.

FRESH AIR Kids Running Clinic – Offered at the H20 Adventure + Fitness Centre, May 7 – 13. For more information contact Val at Fresh Air Experience; 250.763.9544 or email: val@freshair.ca

Run For Strong Kids Series – For Further information contact Bill Stephens @ 250-869-4989 orwgstephens@shaw.ca

Fresh Air Ladies Run – June 10

Mid-Summer 8km - July 15

Larry Nicholas Memorial Cross Country – October 21

Spin for Strong Kids, presented by Fresh Air – Annual fundraising event , September 15. For sponsorship or team registration contact Allie Ramchuk at aramchuk@ymca-ywca.com or 250-764-9621 ext.306.

For more information contact:

Strong Kids Campaign Coordinator,
Allie Ramchuk at 250-764-9621, #306 or aramchuk@ymca-ywca.com

100% of pledges to children from Y Child Care will go to the Strong Kids Campaign. This campaign supports their peers who could not be in the program without this financial support.

Make an online pledge

Learn more about Walk for Strong Kids

Set up your own fundraising page, tell your story and share with others, encouraging them to support your efforts to build a healthy community. through the Y Strong Kids Campaign.