NEWS RELEASE
YMCA OF SIMCOE/MUSKOKA
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The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is pleased to invite families to visit their local Y this Family Day to take part in a variety of free, family-friendly programs.
All activities are open to the community at no cost. Everyone is welcome to attend; YMCA membership is not required.
The activities will be held at YMCA health, fitness, and aquatics facilities across the region, including Collingwood, Gravenhurst, Innisfil, Midland, and Wasaga Beach. The centres will be open on Family Day, Monday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and are excited to offer programs like family swim, boot camp, yoga, and more. There’s something for all ages to enjoy.
“Our free Family Day programming is the perfect opportunity for families to try the Y if they’ve been searching for a place where everyone can be active and healthy together,” said Jill Tettmann, CEO of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. “We know how important it is for families to make time to connect and reconnect with each other, especially with busy schedules. At the Y, we focus on creating a space where everyone in your family can play and thrive together.”
For a full schedule of activities by location, families are encouraged to visit the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka’s website at www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/schedules.
All Family Day activities are drop-in; registration is not required. Participants 16 or older will be required to sign in at the membership services desk with a government-issued photo ID as per YMCA policy.
YMCA locations in Innisfil, Midland, and Wasaga Beach will also be offering a free showcase of the Y’s new Escape in the Landscape outdoor education program for children ages four to 12 throughout Family Day weekend. To learn more about this showcase and the full eight-week program, visit www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/escape-in-the-landscape.
Families and individuals looking to join the YMCA can also take advantage of $0 join fees until Feb. 19, a savings of over $80. To learn more about YMCA memberships and programs, visit their website at www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca.
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