YMCA Lakeside

Autumn and winter is a special time with us. With quieter shores, changing colours across Windermere and crisp fresh air, these seasons offer schools a unique and memorable residential experience. If you're looking to book a residential with us, read this: loom.ly/BFSDk3w

Wishing you a joyful and peaceful Christmas from everyone at Lakeside YMCA. Enjoy the festive season, and we hope to see you in 2026 for more adventures together. ❄️✨

Meet Sarah, one of our passionate Outdoor Instructors. Sarah is driven by a desire to help young people discover confidence, resilience, and joy in the natural world. Find out what inspires Sarah to make the days unforgettable for our young people: loom.ly/Xw77Puo

Watch Lydia and Louis take on lunchtime in The Den! Earlier this year we welcomed a new catering partner, @BaxterStorey, and they produce 25,000 nutritious meals for over 6,000 young people who visit us each year > youtu.be/IPguxQ4_qQ4

Hear from Rob earlier this week, chatting all things sailing. ⛵ Also, big thanks to Rob for filming on his birthday! #LakeDistrict #Residential

Join the Lakeside Dragon Boat Regatta, 11 July 2026. Looking for a dynamic team-building opportunity with real impact? Rally your colleagues for something memorable. Booking from now > loom.ly/HMISctQ

Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School pupils embraced adventure on their YMCA Lakeside residential - stepping out of comfort zones, building resilience & making memories on the shores of Windermere! Watch the video here > loom.ly/HxonSbk #SchoolResidential #YMCA

In our HAF funded outdoor day camps, children aged 7–15 are immersing themselves in a week of nature‑based fun, exploring woodland trails, water activities, climbing, ropes challenges and more. Read the full Q&A with Jacob Flockhart, Outdoor Instructor > bit.ly/3JQcPfN

Windermere Dragonboat Regatta! Thanks for handing out the well-earned prizes @timfarron - watch the video from the day here: bit.ly/473maKL

Thinking about booking with us for the next season? Here's what visitors are saying about us > loom.ly/KE9I6Ws #LakeDistrictResidential #LakeDistrict

We've teamed up with BaxterStorey as our new catering partner. The partnership sees new chef manager Matthew Adamson take over the responsibility of producing 25,000 nutritious meals for over 6,000 young people who visit us each year > loom.ly/LvZCK8c

Has your child tried a day camp yet? 🌞 Our Summer Holiday Day Camps are open for bookings! Water fun, climbing, crafts, nature walks and a whole lot more. Every day is a new adventure. There are three age groups.📅 Cost: £250 for the week. Book now: bit.ly/3Z5V6WP

Did you know that we can run over 50 water and land-based activities? We're out on the water A LOT in the spring and summer! Ahoy, adventure seekers! 🚣‍♂️ #LakeDistrict #Windermere #SchoolResidential

Our Summer Holiday Day Camps are open for bookings! Holiday Day Camps are split into three age groups: 📷7-9 years 📷10-11 years 📷12-15 year olds Cost: £250 for the full week. Find out more here: bit.ly/3Z5V6WP

Our first week of Easter Day Camp is underway with highlights including our new King Swing! Limited places are still available for next week and throughout the Summer ☀️ To book please follow the link: loom.ly/e5_YNsU #daycamps #outdooreducation #lakeside

Our first week of Easter Day Camp is underway with highlights including our new King Swing! Limited places are still available for next week and throughout the Summer ☀️ To book please follow the link: loom.ly/e5_YNsU #daycamps #outdooreducation #lakeside

With the sun shining last week our Drascombe Sailing boats were out in use for the first time this year ☀️⛵ Other highlights include Pico Sailing and Canoeing! #outdooreducation #residentials #sailing

A massive thank you to over 100 participants who took part in 2025's Lakeside Challenge! ⛵🧗‍♂️ Here is Sam, Josh and Joshua announcing this years winners! 🏆 To find out more about our Lakeside Challenge and to enquire about 2026 please follow the link: loom.ly/zlxGrsk

Our Easter Day Camps are less than 2 weeks away and we still have limited space remaining! 🧗‍♂️🛶 There is a bus running between Barrow, Dalton and Ulverston for the 2nd week 🚌 To book the Day Camps and shuttle bus please follow the link: loom.ly/e5_YNsU #daycamps

Did you know that our residential prices now start from just £182.20 per person — all-inclusive. Here's what our schools and youth groups are saying about their Lakeside experience > loom.ly/7UCEJ8s #LakeDistrict #Residential