Early Years (9 months – 5 years old)
Welcome to the YMCA Early Years Programs. We offer a variety of programs for your children to enjoy! All YMCA Youth Programs are focused on developing fundamental movement skills and physical literacy for all children through sport, friendships, and fun!
With a YMCA membership, children register in any THREE programs to take part in! This can include one aquatics program per child, per term.
Supervision & Child Protection Policy:
- Children 9 years and younger must be signed in and out of registered programs (ie basketball, dance, tennis, etc.). A parent/guardian (16+) MUST stay in the gym/viewing gallery for the entire program.
- Children 10 – 11 years MUST have a parent/guardian (16+) escort them to and from registered programs (ie basketball, dance, tennis, etc.). Pick up MUST be on time.
- Children 12+ years can attend registered programs (ie basketball, dance, tennis, etc.) without a parent/guardian.
- Please remove outdoor footwear when entering a gymnasium or a facility that requests you to remove your outdoor shoes.
- Some facilities have designated washrooms for our programs. Please ensure you are utilizing the proper washrooms.
- Siblings of participants MUST to stay with their parents and cannot be roaming in the hallways.