YMCA Lakeside

18/08/2026

Our Water based activity week programme was a huge success ⛵🛶

Activities included Dinghy Sailing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding

Congratulations to everyone who achieved their Paddle Discover Award!

17/08/2026

Here's one of the big highlights of week 4 of our summer holiday day camps - raft building!
Read more about our holiday camps here: https://loom.ly/yV7S5TY

11/08/2026

Looking for a last minute summer holiday adventure for your child? 🐛 We have availability for council funded (HAF) Day Camp places for ages 10-15 years for next week. Bus travel for the South Lakeland area. Visit eequ.org/book/24636/dates to book now! 🥾☀️⛰️✨🌊

05/08/2026

Day Camps, week 2. A spot of wet weather didn't stop the fun! 🙂
Here's a bit more about our summer camps. Check any last-minute availability for 7 - 15 year olds >
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30/07/2026

We currently have modern self-contained flats available for young people aged 18–30.

If you're ready for a place of your own, our flats offer:
✨ Private kitchen
✨ Private bathroom
✨ Modern living space
✨ A safe place to live
✨ Rent from £108 per week

Whether you're working, in an apprenticeship or looking to take the next step towards independent living, we'd love to hear from you.

To find out more click the link or scan the QR code:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=UK8kSofoiEiCzAmfR5MY-BUxjQGc3_tGsHz-_RMViTVUMFUzN0ZLTzJFV0JLS1BEWUsyTUdQWU5BVS4u&route=shorturl
Please share this post with anyone who may be looking for accommodation.

27/07/2026

Just a few moments from Day Camps, week 1. 🙂

Here's a bit more about our summer camps. There's still some availability over the break for 7 - 15 year olds >
https://loom.ly/yV7S5TY

22/07/2026

Thank you to every team who took to the water for the Dragon Boat Event 2026 in partnership with Kendal Rotary Club 🚣‍♂️

The impact goes far beyond the water. Every team that enters helps raise money to support children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to access life-changing residential experiences in the heart of the Lake District ⛰️🌳

06/07/2026

Looking for an unforgettable way to keep the kids active this summer?

At YMCA Lakeside's Summer Day Camps, children aged 7–15 can spend their days exploring the great outdoors, making new friends and building confidence through exciting adventures. Every day is packed with fun in the heart of the Lake District.

✅ Ages 7–15
✅ Qualified, experienced instructors
✅ Small, supportive groups
✅ Beautiful Lake District location

Places are limited, book now: https://bit.ly/4fleNlF

18/06/2026

We've launched our first water-based activity skills week for 11-15 year olds on Monday 10 to Friday 14 August. There are just 9 places available!

Read the news and see how to book: https://lakesideymca.co.uk/ymca-lakeside-launches-first-water-based-activity-skills-week/

As a centre of excellence in outdoor learning, we’ve been here for more than 90 years and in that time, we’ve helped more than a million young people to build a better future.

18/06/2026

An exciting summer awaits! 🪲🌿🐛🚣‍♂️🌳Our funded Summer Day Camp places are now live!
Find us one eequ.org to book your child's place. Link below:
https://eequ.org/ymcadaycamps