YMCA South & Mid Canterbury has been serving our community since 1917 – that’s 100 years! Because the YMCA is an iconic, internationally recognised brand, people often have an idea of what we do locally. But we invite you to re-think what you may know about us.
Great story about the Mates & Dates programme we're delivering in secondary schools
Relationships programme rolled out
by Greta Yeoman A new programme about healthy relationships, consent and identifying potentially harmful situations is being rolled out to secondary schools around South Canterbury. The Mates and Date...Check out our own "Change Agent" Mitchell Skudder-Dey (that's him in the back) who has been attending the YMCA Global Gathering in Southhampton and London this week as a NZ representative. #YMCA175 #GlobalChangeAgentCohort4
We held a mihi whakatau yesterday to welcome our new Kaiarahi Maori (Maori Advisor/Mentor) Ruth Garvin to the YMCA. Ruth is well-known throughout South and Mid Canterbury, and we're very excited she has chosen to walk alongside us and support us on our journey to embedding a bi-cultural kaupapa in our organisation. Kia ora, Ruth! :)
So proud to see Ruth in this great roll, this will benifit the YMCA students so much. Kia kaha
The start of a journey and a commitment to true partnership - the laying down of the mat for future action - Kia ora Ruth and a privilege to welcome you our staff team and also host your whanau of supporters to come inside and see the YMCA in action.
Day 9: big numbers today! busy children. Playgrounds and fun in the sun. Visit CBay this arvo. Sleep well tonight!
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Day 7: Busy afternoon out in the community. A visit to The Museum, Caroline Bay Playground and The Art Gallery. All this after the children made soup and scones and experimented with some new art supplies.
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Day 6: Games and Jigsaws. 2 big walks. Around the botanical gardens and then to Patiti Point. Beautiful day to be out in the sun.
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DAY 3 & 4: Swimming pool fun. Outside with the boys and arts and crafts as well as a walk to the Library.
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In the media today... :D
Local YMCA volunteer chosen for leadership programme in UK
Timaru YMCA volunteer Mitchell Dey is one of just three Kiwis chosen to take part in the international YMCA Change Agent Programme in the UK in August.Great stuff Mitch!! You are an awesome young man and you will represent us well...safe trip 😊
Day 1 and 2: Busy Busy Busy!!!! Awesome group of children we have with us these holidays. Playgrounds. Pizza and cupcakes 💛💚🧡
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Awesome work team 👍🏻
Hi everybody, Google seems to have flagged our website in error so if you're using Google Chrome and having issues connecting to our site, please be patient and check back later. We've got our awesome tech folks at Heartland Design & Print and The Computer Shop onto it.
Yes indeed. I flagged it to Keith earlier this morning :)
