“Last year we had 2,020 children participating in camps across our region so this includes several different camp locations in multiple communities.”
The Y also offers lifeguard and swimming lesson programs at pools in rural areas. Mayor of Tweed Don DeGenova had high praise for the organization’s programs serving his community as did Centre Hastings Mayor Tom Deline.
The over $27-million centre will feature two pools, a whirlpool, a gym, a conditioning centre, an aerobics/exercise studio, universal and family change rooms, a lounge and social areas for people of all abilities, kid care, a children’s treehouse and offices leased by various partner organization services.
Over $16 million of the cost will be paid by the federal and provincial governments. The City of Belleville has contributed $1 million and the community fundraising goal was set at $9 million. To date almost $7 million of that total has been raised.
