YWCA Hamilton

The wait is over, Rise Collective Camp is back!

Are you a young person looking to build leadership skills, make meaningful connections and help shape the future of youth services in your community all for FREE? This is your opportunity to rise, lead, and create change alongside other passionate youth.

Date: July 13-17, July 27-31, August 10-14
Location: Nancy & Patrick McNally Youth Zone Putman Family YWCA, 52 Ottawa St. North

*Registration is first-come first served, and spaces are limited! Participation is completely FREE!

Register now https://www.cognitoforms.com/YWCAHamiltonChildAndYouthServices/RISEYouthLeadershipCamp2026

Participants from the Imagine Day Program have been taking part in a new gardening activity, and they’re already seeing their efforts bloom.

The Imagine Day Program provides person-centred therapeutic recreation services for adults and seniors with developmental disabilities. The program empowers participants to live their fullest lives by removing barriers and building social and community connections.

At the beginning of the month participants worked with staff to transplant flowers and plants into garden beds outside of the YWCA Hamilton building on McNab Street. Since then they have continued to water, prune, and maintain the gardens with pride.

This activity provides an opportunity to enhance motor skills, teamwork, socialization and to work towards a common goal. The Imagine Day Program will continue caring for the garden throughout the growing season, helping participants further develop their new gardening skills and sense of accomplishment.