Give your child an opportunity to build healthy habits, gain and practice life-saving swimming skills and get connected to a safe and welcoming community. 

Click the button and completed the online form or visit one of our five branches to get a membership. 

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Children's Memberships Include

  • Swimming lessons
  • Unlimited Open Swim
  • Unlimited Open Gym
  • Discounts on programs and certification courses
  • Priority registration for programs
Get a membership now and you will get early access to Child and Youth Program registration (opens August 18 for members). You'll also be ready for when fall swimming lessons registration opens August 25.

 

Locations

We offer five fitness and aquatics branches throughout Hamilton, Burlington and Brantford. Staff at each location will be happy to help you complete your membership application and provide a tour of our facility.

Our Swimming Advantage

Swimming lessons are included in Child and Youth Membership. 

Parents love the range of days and times that swimming lessons are available and that swimming registration automatically rolls over to the next session.

Membership Assistance

As a charity, we are committed to providing opportunities for everyone to participate in a YMCA program. Membership Assistance serves those individuals and families who have the greatest need in our community. 

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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