The YMCA of Southwest Nova Scotia is a registered charity dedicated to promoting growth of our people in spirit, mind and body. As a charitable organization, the YMCA invests all of its resources in the provision of programs and services focused on the wellness, health and fitness, childcare and personal development needs of all. In the delivery of its programs, services and activities, the YMCA of Southwest Nova Scotia is guided by the following core values: Respect, Inclusiveness, Caring, Responsibility and Honesty. The YMCA of Southwest Nova Scotia is a recognized leader in the areas of preventative health, personal development, and family programs and services for all ages, working with partners to create a stronger community.

WEBSITE: www.ymcalunenburgcounty.org

FACEBOOK: @YMCALunenburgCounty

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The YMCA King Street Youth Centre aims to increase social awareness and emphasize the importance of the community’s role in the development of all youth by offering a range of free drop in programming and workshops focused on engagement through team building activity, increased awareness around healthy living skills, personal and leadership ability development and the learning of necessary skills to help youth achieve their fullest potential.

PROGRAM SUPPORTS: Evening and weekend dropin programs; Workshops; Recreation; South Shore connections; Youth Centre; Youth engagement; Life skills; Leadership; Educational support.

PARTICIPANT INCLUSION: All Gender Inclusive; 11-18

REGION COVERED: Lunenburg County

LOCATION: 416 King Street, Bridgewater, NS

PHONE #: 902-530-3392

HOW TO ACCESS: Drop-In Hours: Wednesday 6:00pm- 9:00pm, Friday 5:30pm-9:00pm, Saturday 1:00pm- 4:00pm; Program, project and workshop specific referrals can be made by contacting the YMCA Youth Coordinator, Kim Whitman-Mansfield at 902-530-3392.

DIRECT REFERRAL: Kim - kim.whitman-mansfield@ns.ymca.ca

PROGRAM WEBSITE: www.ymcalunenburgcounty.org/whatwe-offer/king-street-youth-centre/