YMCA of Wood Buffalo

The YMCA integrates people from all walks of life. As a community builder the YMCA of Wood Buffalo builds leadership, character and competence in people. This YMCA provides a values-based environment in which friendships are formed and family ties are strengthened. We are a product of this community’s commitment to the development of our members in spirit, mind and body.

A WELCOMING PLACE

The YMCA of Wood Buffalo is a place where all are welcome. The YMCA is the centre of this community where people meet and discover common needs or interests. This YMCA involves people with different abilities and from varied backgrounds. Everyone belongs at the YMCA.

A LEADING CHARITY

The YMCA of Wood Buffalo is a charitable organization. Like hospitals and universities, a YMCA is a community asset. Each year, thousands of Canadians invest their time and dollars in the YMCA and it’s strategies for community building.

Y DAYCARE SERVICES

The YMCA provides 90% of all available licensed childcare spaces available in Fort McMurray, offering before and afterschool care for children ages 0 to 12 years. Our philosophy is learning through play. See our Child Development page for locations and contact information.

YOUTH CONNECTIONS

The YMCA Youth Connections Program assists youth aged 15 to 24 explore career interests and learning options. Go to our Youth Connections page for information and session dates or call 780-791-7520 for further information.

IMMIGRANT SETTLEMENT SERVICES

YMCA Immigrant Settlement Services facilitates integration by promoting and supporting newcomers to increase their self-sufficiency and their ability to contribute to the community of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. For more information about our Programs and Settlement Services please see our Immigrant Settlement page.

YMCA Annual Report
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FACILITY LOCATION & HOURS

Westwood Family YMCA
221 Tundra Drive
780 790-9622
Weekdays: 4:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sundays: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Birchwood Child Development Centre
190 Tamarack Way
780 790-9532
Monday-Friday: 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Riedel Child Development Centre
34-8820 Franklin Avenue
780 743-5554
Monday-Friday: 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Ohpikowin Child Development Centre
9914 Penhorwood Street
780 742-2384
Monday-Friday: 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Immigrant Settlement Services
201-10011 Franklin Avenue
780 743-2970
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Youth Connections
201-10011 Franklin Avenue
780 790-7520
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Day Camps
221 Tundra Drive
780 790-9622

YMCA Administrative Services and Office of the CEO
221 Tundra Drive
780 790-9622
Weekdays: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.