Welcome to YMCA Northumberland

We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

YMCA Northumberland is a charitable organization led by staff and volunteers who are dedicated to serving others, and to promoting growth of spirit, mind and body in all people.

We want you to be a YMCA member for your health, for your family, for your children, and for life. We want you to be a member regardless of your economic circumstances. We want our community, friends, staff and volunteers to join together to support our Strong Kids Campaign, which assists those people who are unable to pay for membership.

Our Vision
YMCA Northumberland, working in a collaborative spirit, will be a leader in making a positive contribution to the health and well being of our entire community through the provision of values-based programs and services that reflect the changing needs of our community.

Our Mission
YMCA Northumberland is a charitable organization led by volunteers and staff, dedicated to serving others and promoting growth of all people in spirit, mind and body.

Belonging Since 1870

A short history of YMCA Northumberland

1870 • The Cobourg YMCA holds its first meeting and enrolls 40 members

1881 • The annual YMCA Convention for Ontario and Quebec is held at the Cobourg YMCA

1948 • The official incorporation of the Association

1952 • The first Cobourg YMCA Summer Day Camp is held in Victoria Park

1979 • The opening of the Cobourg YMCA facility on Elgin Street

1995 • The Cobourg YMCA is named one of the top three YMCAs in Canada. The facility will go on to win this award for three consecutive years

1997 • The Capital Campaign is launched to fund a major expansion to the Cobourg YMCA

1999 • The Grand Opening of the newly expanded Cobourg YMCA

2001 • The international partnership with the YMCA of Nicaragua begins

2002 • The first youth exchange between the YMCAs of Cobourg, Montreal and Nicaragua

2003 • Brighton YMCA on Main St. is opened

2003 • The launch of YMCA Ontario Early Years Centres across Northumberland

2004 • Association renamed to YMCA Northumberland

2005 • Amalgamation of Child Care and Ontario Early Years into the Children’s YMCA; launch of the new YMCA Strong Kids Campaign

2007 • Cobourg YMCA undergoes major renovation of conditioning centre and updates all fitness equipment