Early Years Registered Programs (2 – 5 yrs.)

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 TWO programs to take part in! This can include one aquatics program per child, per term.

The Spring Term runs from the week of April 10 – the week of June 19.

Pre-registration for current members with an active membership who were enrolled in Winter ’23 program begins on Tuesday, March 28 at 7:00 a.m. and closes on Wednesday, March 29 at 11:59 p.m.

Open registration will begin ONLINE and in person at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, March 31. 

To download the SPRING Early Years Schedule, CLICK HERE!

Supervision & Child Protection Policy:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Children 12+ years can attend registered programs (ie basketball, dance, tennis, etc.) without a parent/guardian.
  4. Please remove outdoor footwear when entering a gymnasium or a facility that requests you to remove your outdoor shoes.
  5. Some facilities have designated washrooms for our programs. Please ensure you are utilizing the proper washrooms.
  6. Siblings of participants MUST to stay with their parents and cannot be roaming in the hallways.

Spring 2023 Registered Programs

Gym & Swim

6 Months- 5 Years Old (Parent-Child)

Children run, climb, roll, hop, balance and crawl! The fun continues in the warm pool with water skills development through songs and games with their parents.(Parent led)

Learn to play Multisport

4 – 5 Years Old

Multisport offers children the opportunity to learn a variety of sports. They will become physically literate and learn all key movement skills while participating in non-competitive, fun-filled environment.

Literacy & Fun

2 – 4 years old

Children’s imagination will soar listening to a story and then recreating that story through arts, crafts and developmentally appropriate games.

Kindernastics

4 – 5 Years Old

Learn the fundamentals of gymnastics such as forward rolls, walking across balance beam and jumping off the vault. Explore and experience movement in a fun and enriching atmosphere. Additional program fee required.

Movin' and Groovin'

4 – 5 Years Old

Fun filled creative movement dance class where children learn how to move to the beat while having a ton of fun!

Music Movement Mania

2 – 4 Years Old (Parent-Child)

A music class for parents and toddlers. Learn to dance and play instruments to child-friendly tunes. Get exercise while having fun with your child.

Run, Jump, Throw

3 – 5 Years Old 

Children will play a variety of gym games and drills designed to help them develop fundamental movement skills and physical literacy. It will give children the confidence and skill to participate in a wide variety of sport!

Tiny Imaginations

2 – 3 Years Old

Children will have the chance to let their imaginations soar through various activities, including cooking, arts & crafts, movement, literacy and more. Each week will have a different theme for children to explore.

Totnastics

(2 – 3 yrs.) (Parent – Child)

A parent-led discovery of movement in areas such as tumbling, balancing and climbing. This program is an early introduction to gymnastics.

Tumblebugs

3 – 5 Years Old 

A modified gymnastics and movement program designed to help children develop physical literacy and fundamental movement skills in a progressive, fun, safe and developmentally appropriate program.

Program Day Time Location Additional Fee (no HST)
Gym & Swim
(2 – 5 yrs.)
Parent – Child		 Saturday 11:45 – 12:45 a.m.
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.		 YMCA Gymnasium
YMCA Leisure Pool
570 York Street		 –
Learn to Play Multisport
(4 – 5 yrs.)		 Monday 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. YMCA Gymnasium
570 York Street		 –
Literacy & Fun
(2 – 4 yrs.))
Parent – Child		 Wednesday 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. YMCA – Jones Room
570 York Street		 –
Kindernastics
(4 – 5 yrs.)		 Wednesday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday		 5:15 – 6:00 p.m.
9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
10:15 – 11:00 a.m.
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
11:30 – 12:15 p.m.		 YMCA Fieldhouse
324 Fulton Ave.		 $40
Movin’ and Groovin’
(4 – 5 yrs.)		 Thursday 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. YMCA – Jones Room
570 York Street		 –
Music Movement Mania
(2 – 4 yrs.)
Parent – Child		 Tuesday
Thursday		 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.		 YMCA – Jones Room
570 York Street		 –
Run, Jump, Throw, Play
(3 – 5 yrs.)		 Monday
Sunday		 5:45 – 6:30 p.m.
9:15 – 10:00 a.m.		 YMCA Gymnasium
570 York Street		 –
Tiny Imaginations
(2 – 3 yrs.)		 Tuesday
Thursday		 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.		 YMCA – Jones Room
570 York Street		 –
Totnastics
(2 – 3 yrs.)
Parent – Child		 Sunday
Sunday
Sunday		 9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
1:15 – 1:45 p.m.		 YMCA Fieldhouse
324 Fulton Ave.		 –
Tumblebugs
(3 – 5 yrs.)		 Friday
Sunday		 5:45 – 6:30 p.m.
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.		 YMCA – M&M Studio
570 York Street		 –

Gym tots is available to Early Years members as a DROP-IN activity. Please view the schedule here.