Proudly serving Winnipeggers since 1879
Camp Stephens – longest running Y camp in Canada. c. 1891 on Copeland island
A Y tradition that’s still going strong today
1901 – first permanent Y in Western Canada on Portage Ave and Smith St.
Engaging and inspiring young people to contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Tailoring a program to motivate, instruct and support your unique fitness goals.
Helping build self-esteem and confidence.
Collaboratively building support across cultural boundaries.
Strengthening and enhancing the places we live.
Helping to develop job and entrepreneurial skills.
Supporting life skills and academic success.
Developing swimming abilities and water safety skills to improve physical health.
Helping people get and stay healthy in spirit, mind and body.
Providing a strong foundation for learning in a safe environment.
The Y has been a life saviour for me. Before I got involved with the Y I was eating myself to death. Sitting at home, playing Xbox constantly, drinking sodas and eating other fatty foods. On a regular day I’d go through three 2L’s of pop. Without the Y, I don’t believe I’d be alive to this date. MORE>
