Children & Youth Programs

The soccer program is instructional and recreational. Children will learn the fundamentals of the game while developing team building skills and staying active and healthy.

When you sign your children up for basketball at the Y, you’re taking them to a place that started it all. Your child will learn basketball fundamentals and teamwork, while staying active and having fun.

Available at select locations.

Hip Hop

From old school to recent hits, this class will keep you moving and grooving and keep you in touch with hip-hop culture. Improve your co-ordination and confidence with this challenging and fun style of dancing. Class structure includes a warm up and progresses to skills development, and finally finishes with choreography.

Jazz

Jazz is a lively and energetic dance. Aimed at improving flexibility and strength, proper placement, posture and alignment are a core principle taught in this class. Jazz is diverse and includes everything from classical Broadway styles to today's modern jazz styles.

Ballet

Ballet helps to improve coordination, flexibility and strength in an engaging and fun classroom environment. Class structure including barre, center work, adagio (slow controlled graceful steps), allegro (fast, high-energy steps) and reverence, emphasizes correct posture, placement, technique and musicality. Ballet is a strong foundation for dancers interested in jazz and lyrical/contemporary styles of dance.

Cheer & Dance

Cheer & Dance teaches basic dance moves, cheer motions and routines, with an emphasis on fitness, fun and individual creativity.

YMCA Karate

This is the place to start if you are interested in Karate. No uniform or previous experience needed, just come and learn some moves. This class gives children and parents a chance to try Karate before you decide to buy the uniform and join the White belt class.

YMCA Karate: White Belt

You must have completed the Karate Intro class before registering for the white belt class. A Gi (Karate uniform) is required to participate. Uniforms can be purchased from the YMCA, or you can bring your own. Grading, a belt fees and a YMCA patch are included in the price.

YMCA Karate: Belt Level

You must have completed the previous belt level before registering for this class. A Gi (Karate uniform) is required to participate. Uniforms can be purchased from the YMCA, or you can bring your own. Grading and a belt are included in the price.

Participants will learn what it means to be part of a team during our Basketball and Soccer leagues. Balanced teams are created, and each child will have equal playtime. The league includes:

• a uniform
• a one-hour game each week
• two weeks of playoffs
• an awards ceremony

Friend requests can be made before the draft game, parents of both children must make the request.

Whether your child is just starting out or they’re ready for the butterfly stroke, we’ve got a variety of class to challenge and inspire them in the water. 

• Small group classes have a maximum of 4 participants for a more hands on instructive experience.

A variety of levels are available for children based on their skill level:

Otter

This is the first level of the YMCA Learn to Swim Program, for children ages 6 and up. Participants will work on water safety, putting their face in the water, glides and jumping in with confidence.

Seal/Dolphin

This is the second and third level of the YMCA Swim Program and is for children ages 6 and up. Participants will learn how to do their front glides, back glides and side glides, as well as breathe control.

Swimmer/Star 1

This is the fourth and fifth level of the YMCA Swim Program and is for children ages 6 and up. Participants will learn the fundamentals of swimming like front crawl, back crawl and an introduction to swimming in the deep end.

Star 2 - 4

This is the sixth and seventh level of the YMCA Swim Program. Participants will work on stroke improvement (front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and introduction to butterfly).

Star 5 – 7

These are the final three levels (level 8, 9 and 10) of the YMCA Swim Program. Participants will work on advanced skills, endurance, as well as stroke improvement for butterfly. They will learn about first aid, assessment, water rescues, and practice physical skills needed to become a Lifeguard. Please shower at home and arrive wearing your bathing suit if possible.

Preschool Beginner

This class is for children between three and five years old who are new to swimming. This is level one and two of the YMCA Preschool Swim Program. No previous swim experience necessary to register for this class.

Preschool Intermediate

This class is for children ages three to five who have some experience in swimming lessons and have completed the Preschool Beginner levels. This is level three and four of the YMCA Preschool Swim Program.

Preschool Advanced

This class is for children ages three to five who have completed the beginner and intermediate classes. This is level five and six of the YMCA Preschool Swim Program. Children in this class are working towards the following skills:

• They can comfortably swim two lengths (50 meters) of the pool without stopping
• They can comfortably tread water for 30 seconds
• The focus is on stroke correction and endurance using the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke

Infant

These classes are for our youngest swimmers (ages 6 months - 2 years) and their adult caregiver. Children will be introduced to fun activities in the water to activate the movements that will eventually lead to swimming. By the end, your child will be comfortable having their face in the water, and will have learned basic movements while being supported. They will also be introduced to gliding, and continue to practice other movements. Through structured activities and play, children will also become comfortable submerging themselves under water. Parents are required to be in the water for all infant lessons.

Private Swim Lessons

Get personalized guidance from a carefully trained swim instructor in these one-on-one sessions. Whether you want to help your child become more confident in the water, or you're looking to take your very own first strokes, private swim lessons offer the support and tailored instruction you need to dive right in.