Help a child shine bright this summer when you join our welcoming community this April or May! In lieu of a joiner fee, the amount will be donated to the YMCA Gift of Camp Campaign.

While you have the opportunity to enjoy all of the programs and amenities that we can offer at our YMCA, your gift of camp will help a child unplug and connect to friendships. Build self-confidence and independence. Have fun and get creative!

For more information about the benefits of membership, please click on the button below.

April 1: Gift of Camp Membership Promo

Start of the monthly Fitness Challenge

April 3 - 6: Easter Holiday Weekend

April 3: Good Friday | 570 York Street Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 605 Cliffe Street CLOSED

April 4: Regular Hours

April 5: Easter Sunday | 570 York Street Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 605 Cliffe Street CLOSED

April 6: Easter Monday | Regular Hours| Start of Spring Registered Programs

April 8 - 9: Open House for Fredericton City Councilors, candidates and City Staff

April 13: New Membership Rates go into effect.

April 19 - 25: National Volunteer Week

The YMCA of Fredericton will be hosting an open house and reception for Fredericton City Council Members, Candidates running for positions in the upcoming municipal election and City Staff.

This will be an enlightening opportunity for all attendees to learn more about the role the YMCA plays in our community. Members of the general public are also welcome to attend. There will be a reception in the lobby followed by tours of the facility and stories about the impact our organization has had on members and people within our community.

If you wish to attend the event, please R.S.V.P by clicking on the button below. And be sure to mark your calendar for Monday, May 11, for the municipal election.

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK APRIL 19 - 25

During the week of April 19 - 25, we celebrate the incredible individuals that devote their time and energy to making the YMCA of Fredericton a welcoming and dynamic gathering space for our community.

The theme for National Volunteer Week 2026 is Ignite Volunteerism, a theme that resonates deeply with the YMCA of Fredericton and our community. When we ignite volunteerism, we strengthen our collective impact. Volunteers share with us their precious resources of time, empathy, creativity and skill. In turn, our volunteers strengthen inclusivity and the wellbeing of our community.

At the YMCA of Fredericton, there are many different kinds of opportunities for volunteering. For instance, our board of directors is made up entirely of volunteers who have proven track records as leaders in the Fredericton community. These talented volunteers have the opportunity to shape the vision of the YMCA and lead it into the future. For volunteers that wish to make a difference in the lives of young people in our community, opportunity abounds through our Power Up Program and coaching opportunities in our youth programs. There is also opportunity for volunteers whose capabilities lie in empathy, leadership and guidance by working with single parent families through our Family Friend Program. Volunteers also help our swimming programs by offering time and resources as volunteer lifeguards and volunteer swim instructors. These opportunities strengthen the leadership qualities in these individuals and open the doors for employment.

Of course, the YMCA also relies on general volunteers to help get events off the ground! We rely on helpful volunteers to serve breakfast at our Community Breakfast Fundraiser, to provide assistance at our Healthy Kids Day, and we love to honour special volunteers in our community once a year with the YMCA Peace Medallion during YMCA Peace Week.

If you are interested in getting involved and helping out at YOUR YMCA, please visit us online to learn about more opportunities to help out.

Who's Who at the Y? Meet Jan Lakes!



What I love about the Y

I love the community. I’ve been going to the Y since I was a toddler. The Fredericton Y on Saunders street is where I first learned to swim, made new friends and knew it was a place where everyone is welcome. Where else can you find a place where you might run into your neighbour, a co-worker, a grandparent or a brand-new baby in this world.

My position and how I found myself working in the field of health and wellness.

I am a group fitness instructor. I first became an instructor after participating in classes for years at the Y in Sudbury. Having small children and working, the noon hour class was the only time I could workout. I heard about a training they were putting on for new instructors and I signed up. I was very nervous and scared at first but over time gained more confidence as an instructor. Thanks mostly to the kind members and their patience. I am always learning new things as an instructor. I eventually became the Supervisor of Health and Wellness at the Y for a short time before moving back to Fredericton to be close to my partner and family. I am so happy to be able to continue as an instructor at the Y in Fredericton and am making new friends and connections every day.

What do I love about the Fredericton Y

I haven’t been a part of the Y in Fredericton since the 80s, but I can already feel the warmth and connection that exists at the facility. I am looking forward to getting to know more and more members and staff as my journey has just begun here.

Celebrating Leadership & Community! 

On March 7, the International Women’s Day Power Summit at Kingswood Lodge in Fredericton brought together women to celebrate strength, leadership, and impact. With this year’s theme, “Finding the Leader in You,” the event featured inspiring voices, meaningful conversations, and powerful stories from women making a difference in our community.

A special shoutout to our Youth Program team members, Maria and Ashley, for representing the YMCA and being part of this empowering evening. Your commitment to supporting and uplifting young people reflects the leadership and values we strive to cultivate every day. 

Thank you to the organizers and speakers for creating a space that celebrates the incredible impact of women in our community.

Sign Up Now for Spring Programs!

Spring Program Registration is well underway, and registration is taking place online. Please make sure you or your child have an active membership to ensure an easy registration. If you are currently in swimming lessons or a selection of our Youth Programs or Kinder Club, you can continue to roll into the Spring Session of programming.

We would like to highlight a few new programs that we are offering this spring. Indoor rowing, Soccer/Futsal and Girls Basketball training.

Please view our program guide for full descriptions.



The Spring Term will start on Monday, April 6 (Easter Monday) and will run until the week of June 21st.

Save The Date for Healthy Kids Day!

We are so excited to share the news that Riverview Ford Lincoln & Riverview Honda will be presenting Healthy Kids Day this May!

Please mark your calendars for Saturday, May 30 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. There will be a community BBQ, swimming opportunities, lawn games and more!

Visit us online here to learn more!

Get Ready For The April Challenge!

Ski season may be over, but the challenge is just getting started.

Get the thrill and cardio burn of cross-country skiing, no snow required. Take on our 1 km challenge and see how fast you can go.

Ready to test your full-body endurance? Challenge the Ski Erg TODAY!

See a personal trainer in the Wellness Centre to get started.