Outdoor Play
Welcome to YMCA Edinburgh
Our Mission is to empower young people, children, and their families in Leith and across Edinburgh to transform their lives. We offer needs led, relationships focused services for children, young people, and families.
WHO WE ARE
YMCA Edinburgh is part of a global movement that gives all, especially young people, space, and opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive.
We offer a range of tailored programmes including outdoor play, holiday play schemes, sports activities, health and wellbeing groups, mentoring services for young people and family support.
YMCA Edinburgh is part of an inclusive global Christian movement that gives all, especially young people, space and opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive. We are open to people of all faiths and none.
Whats new
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Lord Provost and Volunteer Edinburgh Visit
It was brilliant to welcome the Lord Provost and Volunteer Edinburgh to YMCA Edinburgh this week — chatting with a couple of amazing mentors about their volunteering journeys, visiting a very busy (and wet!) outdoor play session with some superb nature crafting, and hearing first-hand about the impact of some brilliant youth activists. The Lord…
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Thank-you Dawn
A huge thank you to our staff member, Dawn Munro, who took on the challenge of the Edinburgh Half Marathon in support of YMCA Edinburgh. Dawn not only completed the 13.1 miles but also raised an incredible £735 to support our work with children, young people and families in Leith. We’re so grateful for Dawn’s…
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Wrapping up a fantastic month of our free Holiday Playscheme!
Over the past four weeks, we’ve welcomed 25 primary-aged children each day to Playscheme, providing a safe, inclusive, and fun space for play right here in our community. These sessions have been about much more than just fun — they’re vital for children’s wellbeing, helping to build confidence, foster friendships, and create lasting memories. Sessions…