Children & Youth

At the Humber Community YMCA, we believe that building a healthy community starts with nurturing the potential of our children and youth. Our ultimate goal is to inspire young people and families to embrace fun, active habits that naturally transition into a lifelong commitment to wellness.
True health is about more than just physical fitness. That is why our approach focuses on the development of the whole person—strengthening spirit, mind, and body in equal measure. Every program we design is intentionally built around five core values: caring, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, and responsibility. By weaving these principles into everything we do, we provide the foundational life skills that help shape participants into empathetic, community-minded adults who want to give back.
We know that growing up today comes with unique challenges, which is why our diverse offerings—spanning early childhood care, recreation, fitness, leadership training, summer camps, and youth clubs—are designed to be transformative. We do not just keep kids busy; we help them build genuine character and emotional resilience. Through these shared experiences, we encourage the personal growth and well-rounded perspective that empowers the next generation to thrive.

Health, Fitness & Recreation

What more can you say about an organization that has been promoting an active lifestyle for over 170 years? The Humber Community YMCA builds on this strong history and continues to offer health & fitness programs to its members and the community.

Through innovative exercise programs and by promoting an active lifestyle, the YMCA cares about your physical well-being but we don’t stop there. We care about your total health in spirit, mind and body and believe that each of these elements is equally important to achieving overall health.

At the Humber Community YMCA we believe health is more than just being active. It’s about having a network of support, a job, good working conditions, education and literacy and a safe place to live while remaining active throughout your life. That’s why we continue to offer programs in all these areas and involve individuals, groups and families. We target all age groups and all ability levels.

The team at the Humber Community YMCA follows nationally developed programs guided by national standards. This allows us to offer the same high quality programs with maximum effectiveness.

Some of our health & fitness programs include

  • Group fitness classes
  • Individual conditioning through an Orientation
  • …and many, many more
Our facility is equipped with a wheelchair accessible Cross Training Center containing several treadmills, ellipticals, summit trainers, bikes and several other pieces of cardio equipment. There is a Life Fitness circuit series along with cross-over cable system, squat racks and smith machine along with lots of free weights. We have a large studio which have ongoing classes throughout the week and when there are no classes, individuals may use the studio to conduct their own private workouts.
We also have some great power lifting gear.  2 MET-XT Combo racks, 1 ER Rack, 2 Rogue Monster Cages, 1 Extreme Monkey Power Rack, MET-XT Competition plates, MET-XT Fractional Plate Set, MET-XT competition collars, a ROGUE IPF approved – 20KG Ohio Power Bar – Stainless Steel, a Titan Support Systems  – Titex bar IPF -approved – 7-foot competition powerlifting barbell, deadlift platform…POWER-UP!
Home to the West Coast Barbell powerlifters!
We also have full wheelchair accessible shower facilities available for members to use.

Feel free to drop by the YMCA at the Lower Level Millbrook Mall or call 639-9676 for more information.

Youth Outreach

Community Youth Network (CYN)

The Community Youth Network (CYN) in Newfoundland and Labrador is a vital provincial initiative established in 2000 to support youth aged 12 to 18 (with programs extending to ages 5 to 29) who live in or face the risk of poverty.  The CYN has since transitioned from an economic "poverty reduction" initiative into a relational lifeline. It exists to catch any young Newfoundlander or Labradorian who is slipping through the cracks of a rapidly changing, increasingly complicated world.
Operating through dozens of hub and satellite sites across the province, CYN fosters safe, welcoming spaces that promote personal growth, community involvement, and overall well-being.

Core Focus Areas

  • Education and Learning: Providing alternative learning opportunities, academic support, and skill development.
  • Employment and Career: Offering career exploration, mentorship, and training to ease the transition into the workforce.
  • Community Building: Encouraging civic engagement, leadership, and positive social connections.
  • Support Services and Recreation: Delivering inclusive social and recreational activities alongside one-on-one guidance.

Impact and Reach

  • Provincial Network: Dozens of community-based sites serve diverse regions, adapting to local needs.
  • Stigma Reduction: Designed with open-access approaches to ensure all local young people feel welcome without labeling or stigma.
  • Government Backing: Funded and supported by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to build stronger futures and healthier communities.