YMCA Membership for Children Includes:
- Swim lessons
- Unlimited Open Swim
- Unlimited Open Gym
- Discounts on programs and certification courses
- Priority registration for programs
- One-week earlier for the Core Membership
- Two-week's earlier for the More Membership
- The Child and Youth More Membership also includes registration in one non-specialty program each session and offers automatic program registration/roll over.
Grow Your Membership
Add a variety of programs onto your child’s membership based on their interests. Programs operate in 9 and 11 week sessions throughout the year.
2026 Sessions:
| January 5 - March 29 - Winter |
| March 16 - March 22 - March Break |
| April 6 - June 21 - Spring |
| June 29 - August 30 - Summer |
| September 14 - November 29 - Fall |
Ages: 4 - 6
Fee: $40 Member | $60 Non-Member
Includes themed craft and gym games. Register for each day individually.
Ron Edwards and Laurier Brantford YMCA include gym, craft and swim (ratio dependent) Flamborough Family YMCA includes gym and craft.
Ages: 7-12
Fee: $40 Member | $60 Non-Member
Single-day registration half day programs: Includes themed craft and gym games.
Register for each day individually.
Laurier Brantford YMCA participants will enjoy gym, craft and swim (ratio dependent). Flamborough Family YMCA includes gym and craft.
Level: Fundamentals & Advanced
Ages: 3 - 5 | 6 - 9 | 10 - 12
Fee: $75 Member | $175 Non-Member
Participants will develop the fundamental skills of basketball, including: dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense strategy, to combine their play in full court games. YMCA instructors will educate players about rules and etiquette while encouraging teamwork and fitness competencies needed to play the sport. Participants will be prepared for Basketball Level 2 at the end of this program.
Basketball League
Ages 12 - 14
$100 Members | $150 Non-Member
Our Youth Basketball League offers a fun and supportive environment where players develop basketball fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship through skill-building activities and games. Participants will improve their confidence, coordination, and fitness while enjoying friendly competition and making new friends
Level: Fundamentals & Advanced
Ages: 6 - 9
Fee: $75 Member | $175 Non-Member
Join us a team game in which players must dodge or catch balls thrown by the opposition. Participants will have the opportunity to play dodgeball while working through the skills needed with an overall focus of teamwork.
Level: Fundamentals & Advanced
Ages: 6 - 9 | 10 - 12
Fee: $75 Member | $175 Non-Member
Participants will progress through the fundamentals of indoor hockey, including: stick handling, passing, shooting, defense and offense plays, to combine their play in team games. YMCA Instructors will educate players about rules and etiquette while encouraging teamwork and fitness competencies needed to play the sport. Participants will be prepared for Floor Hockey Level 2 at the end of this program.
Ages: 6 – 9 | 10 - 12
Fee: $75 Core Member | $175 Non-Member
provides teen girls with an opportunity to stay active, try a variety of sports, and build confidence in a positive and supportive environment. Each session introduces participants to different sports, games, and movement activities that focus on skill development, teamwork, leadership, and fun.
Ages: 6 -12
Fee: $75 Member | $175 Non-Member
Teaches participants racquetball techniques , using progression that develops skills gradually. Once the participant has demonstrated the skills at their level, they will earn a badge and be ready for the challenges of the next skill level.
Level: Fundamentals & Advanced
Ages: 3 - 5 | 6 - 9 | 10 - 12
Fee: $75 Member | $175 Non-Member
Rotate through a different sport each week! YMCA Staff will introduce skills along with a fun game. A focus on teamwork and trying multiple sports in a single session.
Level: Fundamentals & Advanced
Ages: 3 - 5 | 6 - 9 | 10 - 12
Fee: $75 Member | $175 Non-Member
Participants will grow their knowledge in the basic skills of soccer, including: dribbling, passing, shooting, and field strategy, to combine their skills in team games. YMCA Instructors will educate players about rules and etiquette while encouraging teamwork and fitness competencies needed to play the sport. Participants will be prepared for Soccer Level 2 at the end of this program.
Ages: 3-5
Fees: $75 Member | $175 Non-Member
This team sport introduces children to indoor t-ball, similar to baseball, in which the ball is hit off a tee rather than pitched.
Level: Fundamentals & Advanced
Ages: 6 - 9 | 10 - 12
Fee: $75 Member | $175 Non-Member
Teaches participants volleyball skills, using progression that develops skills gradually. Once the participant has demonstrated the skills at their level.
Volleyball League
Ages 12 - 14
$100 Members | $150 Non-Member
Our Youth Volleyball League provides a fun and welcoming environment where participants develop volleyball fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship through skill-building activities and games. Players will improve their serving, passing, setting, and game play skills while building confidence, coordination, and a love for the sport.
Ages: 3 - 5 | 6 - 9 | 10 - 12
Fee: $75 Member | $175 Non-Member
The ultimate adventure for young minds, where kids explore art, science, and imagination in exciting hands-on activities. From colorful drawing sessions to cool science experiments and creative art projects, every day is a chance to discover something new. Perfect for kids who love to create, experiment, and learn in a fun, supportive environment!
Ages: 10 - 14
Fee: $75 Member | $175 Non-Member
A NEW arts program aimed at youth 10-14 years of age. This is an 8-week program exploring the fundamentals of art in an imaginative and fun way. Skills taught will include composition, colour theory, use of shape/line/texture to create an image, perspective and value studies to name a few. Fundamentals will be taught using fun exercises in the first half of the course with the 2nd half focusing on a creating a finished piece to be exhibited on the last class of the session.
Ages: 3 – 5 | 6 – 9 | 10 - 12
Fee: $75 Core Member | $175 Non-Member
Children will explore their imaginative and creative skills through a variety of arts and crafts. Children will have opportunities to create projects and share with others. New themes and activities are introduced each week. Materials will be provided.
Ages: 3 - 5 | 6 - 9 | 10 - 12
Fee: $75 Member | $175 Non-Member
Brain Builders fosters creativity, problem-solving and curiosity through weekly projects and activities that are focused on science, building and experimenting.
Ages: 6 - 12
Join us at LBY for an exclusive new program designed for homeschool families! This initiative combines a dynamic gym session and a creative craft/STEAM activity. Participants will enjoy 75 minutes filled with active games and engaging projects, followed by a 30-minute swim lesson. Dive into learning and fun.
Ages: 3 - 5 | 6 - 9 | 10 - 12
Fee: $108.68 Member | $208.68 Non-Member
Dance is an energizing program that introduces children to the fundamentals of moving to music, and learning progressive steps and basic choreography from professional dance instructors. Themed dance genres will be introduced each week. Children will have the opportunity to perform on the last day of class.
Ages: 6 – 9 | 10 - 12
Fee: $75 Core Member | $175 Non-Member
This program is an introductory to gardening for children ages 6-12. In this program participants will learn about seeds and plants. Learn the importance of plants and soil and the impact it has on our environment. Participants will actively participate in planting and maintaining using proper techniques and equipment
Ages: 6 - 9 | 10 - 12
Fee: $75 Member | $175 Non-Member
This fun and engaging class teaches the fundamentals of boxing while promoting physical fitness, discipline, and teamwork. Kids will learn proper techniques, improve their coordination, and build confidence in a safe and supportive environment. Join us for an exciting journey that encourages healthy habits and empowers young athletes!
Ages: 3 months - 5 years
Fees: $10 per 75-minute time block (schedule is branch-dependent)
Children aged 3 months up to 5 years may be registered for care with qualified YMCA Staff. 75 minute time blocks. Parents must pay $10 per child for Child Minding Sessions. Parents/Guardians must remain in the YMCA when their children are in Child Minding.
Ages: 18 Months - 4
Fees: $65 Member | $165 Non-Member
This fun, active program encourages social interaction and learning through play while participating in a variety of activities including circle time, music, drama, crafts, and group games.
Level: Fundamental & Advanced
Ages: 6 - 12
Fee: $99 Member | $199 Non-Member
Karate is a martial art that combines the use of punches, kicks and defensive techniques. Children build self-confidence, self-defense skills and respect for themselves and others. Through this moving art form they will also build discipline, core stability, agility, balance, flexibility and endurance. Karate Gi (uniform) is not required.
Ages: 4 - 7
Fees: $75 Member | $175 Non-Member
Children are introduced to the joy of movement and tumbling through innovative games, learning activities, and circuits. Will be introduced to jumps, balances, floor work, cartwheels, and handstands. This structured program focuses on teaching tumbling skills in a fun and encouraging setting, allowing motor skills to develop, building coordination, spatial awareness, strength, and balance—all essential for sports and an active lifestyle. Will also help children build self-confidence and a sense of pride in their effort, participation, and the new skills they learn.
Ages: 3 - 5 | 6 - 12
Fees: $75 Member | $175 Non-Member
This active program focuses on building a variety of physical literacy skills through group games and activities that get the whole body moving. Participants will also learn to work with their peers and socialize.
Ages: 6 - 9 | 10 - 12
Fees: $75 Member | $175 Non-Member
Strength & Conditioning Jr. is your child’s introduction to Group Fitness Classes at the YMCA. Classes focus on building gross motor skills, total body conditioning, safety, teamwork and spatial awareness through a series of fun physical activities such as obstacle courses, light weight-bearing, and partner work.
Ages: 3 - 5
Fees: $75 Member | $175 Non-Member
Tiny tots focuses on active movements such as tumbling and mat work for our youngest participants. Dress comfortably and get ready to move.
Ages 13 - 15
Included in membership
4-week program (pre registration required)
Classes focus on developing gross motor skills, total-body conditioning, safety awareness, teamwork, and spatial awareness through a variety of fun and engaging physical activities. Participants build confidence and coordination while taking part in obstacle courses, light weight-bearing exercises, partner activities, and movement-based games designed to promote fitness and skill development. The program also introduces foundational fitness centre skills, emphasizing safe exercise techniques, equipment familiarity, and proper movement patterns to support a confident and successful transition into fitness centre routines.
Ages: 6 - 9 | 10 - 12
Fees: $214.50 Member | $314.50 Non-Member
In this small group program (6-8 weeks) qualified YMCA staff will introduce children to the basics of climbing inspiring confidence, social and problem-solving skills. Y-Climbers will make friends, learn leadership skills, play fun games that encourage physical fitness and problem solving, and learn important climbing skills. Each week, participants will focus on skill and fitness development resulting in increased climbing time throughout the session. Don’t forget your water bottle, comfortable gym clothes, and running shoes. Available at Flamborough Family YMCA.
Fees: $75 Member | $175 Non-Member
These classes are rockin', high-energy dance parties packed with kid-friendly routines. With easy break down steps, games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class structure. Classes incorporate key childhood development elements such as leadership, respect, team work, confidence, self-esteem, memory, creativity, coordination, balance, cultural awareness.
Fees: $75 Member | $175 Non-Member
These classes are rockin', high-energy dance parties packed with kid-friendly routines. With easy break down steps, games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class structure. Classes incorporate key childhood development elements such as leadership, respect, team work, confidence, self-esteem, memory, creativity, coordination, balance, cultural awareness.
Teen Strength & Fitness Program
Ages 13 - 15
Included in Membership
Available Groups: Girls | Boys
Description Ready to take your fitness to the next level? This supervised fitness program helps teens learn strength training, cardio fitness, and proper gym techniques in a safe and encouraging environment. Participants build confidence, improve fitness, and develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime.
Ages: 10-13
The Home Alone program is designed to provide children with the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time. It will help them understand how to prevent problems, handle real-life situations, and keep them safe and constructively occupied.
Ages: 12 - 16
The Canada Safety Council Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviors to essentials on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. This course provides a great emphasis on first aid skills and provides an improved learning when it comes to giving the appropriate care in the event of an emergency. A workbook and certificate is included in this program.
Ages: 10 - 12 | 13 - 15 | 16 - 18
Fee: Included in membership
Conference fees to be determined
Leadership Development at the YMCA helps young people find and use their voice to share their ideas and thoughts on how to build a healthier community. YMCA Staff Leaders empower young leaders to develop valuable lifelong skills, including problem-solving, social skills, teamwork, philanthropy, and peer leadership. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in an annual YMCA leadership conference with other young leaders. Registration is continuous from October 2023 - June 2024.
With enthusiastic, creative staff and the space and facilities to get wet, creative and active, the YMCA is ready to host your next birthday party. You can choose to swim in the pool or play in the gymnasium. All party bookings include:
- 2 hours of party-time (plus 30 minutes for set-up/take down)
- YMCA birthday party invitations to give to party guests
- YMCA Staff Party Host during your party as well as set up, take down and cleaning
- 2 Large Pizzas for guests and bottles of water (families may bring in additional refreshments)
- Pass for a free YMCA visit for each party guest
- Basic room set-up with table cloth and Happy Birthday banner
To start the booking process, please log in please log in here:
Reserve your preferred party date and package. Once we have received your booking request, a member of the YMCA Team will contact you to confirm your party details.
Working with Children the YMCA Way
- Children and families are involved in decision-making and activities
- We respect every individual’s right to choice and seek to reduce harm
- We provide meaningful opportunities to help others
- YMCA staff are trained in Healthy Child Development
- We encourage children to live the YMCA Core Values
Program Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued for programs after Week 3 (applies to Core and non-members
