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.
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 :)
So very sorry folks, but we have to cancel this afternoon's pop-up Bubble Ball event at Marchwiel Park due to continued staff illness. Please look for us next week 9, 10 & 11 July and also 18 July from 10am - 2pm at Caroline Bay for FREE pop-up fun for 11-17 year olds. No need to register – just turn up and have a go!
We are super excited 🎉🙌🎊🤩 to announce that our own Mitchell Dey has been selected as a YMCA Global Change Agent.
He'll represent NZ in the Global Change Agent Conference in Southampton, England in early August, followed by YMCA 175 – the celebration events in London for the World YMCA's 175th anniversary.
Mitchell is one of three young people from NZ selected for this amazing experience. He's been a valued volunteer with our holiday and youth sport & recreation programmes since 2016. We are thrilled to be able to mentor and support him for the next year as completes his training and commitments as a YMCA Change Agent.
Congratulations, Mitchell – we're very proud of you!
Awesome mitch you will be great
Congratulations and well done Mitchell. Enjoy the experience.
Congratulations 👏
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Mitch who is one of 3 young people representing YMCA New Zealand at both the Change Agents Regional and Global Training and as part of the 175 celebrations.
Wow Well done Mitch
Well done Mitch
Well done Mitch
Very well deserved! Congratulations Mitchell!
Well done Mitch :)
This is just fantastic!! Congratulations!!
Mitchy that's awesome to see!! Exciting times ahead! U doing so well dude.
Well done mate. If you there long enough, try get to a Premier League game, class.
Congratulations Mitchell.........we look forward to supporting you reach your full potential #investinginthenextgeneration
good on u Mitchell!!!
Awesome Mitch 🎉
It wouldn’t be possible without your guys support. So thank you!!
Wow 😲 now that’s a feather in you cap Mitch ..... congratulations
Very proud indeed well done Mitch
Had your say yet?
The 2019 YMCA South & Mid Canterbury Youth Survey is still open for the next two weeks – find the survey link at www.ymcasc.org.nz.
We want to hear from everyone age 12-24 years living in the Ashburton, Mackenzie, Timaru and Waimate District. Complete the survey and you could be in to win one of our $50 Prezzy Card spot prizes :)
Trust Aoraki Limited has supported our Resiliency Toolkit Programme since day one – and we're very happy to share the news that they've once again given us a $10,000 grant so that we can continue to offer this programme in 8 South Canterbury secondary schools. Thank you so much for your generous support 🙌
