Activities & Programs
Child and Youth Recreation creates a healthy outlet for children to gain new skills, meet new friends and learn to work as a team.

Activities
Ages 10-12 years
Available with a membership or a day pass.
Weekly music program designed to ignite curiosity and excitement in young students (ages 7–10, grades 2–4) as they prepare for future school band classes. Each 1.5-hour session is led by a dedicated instructor and capped at 10 students to ensure personalized attention and a hands-on experience.
Ages 7-9 years
Available with a membership or a day pass.
Weekly music program designed to inspire future band stars! Each 1.5-hour session is a hands-on musical journey led by a passionate instructor, with small groups of up to 10 students to ensure everyone gets plenty of personal attention and time to shine. Kids will have a blast while building confidence and curiosity for their musical future!
Ages 5-7 years
Ages 8-12 years
Available with a membership or a day pass.
STEM Explorers is a hands on program that inspires kids to explore Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math through fun experiments, creative challenges, and real-world problem-solving. Activities include building machines, coding, and discovering how STEM applies to everyday life. The program promotes teamwork, innovation, and a passion for learning.
Safety Rules for Kids:
Wear full sleeves and casual clothes (not too tight). Wear covered toes shoes instead of slippers.
Ages 5-12 years
Available with a membership or a day pass.
Ages 1-5 years
Ages 6-12 years
Available with a membership or a day pass.
Need an active space for your child? Come join us for Active Playtime, where children can move around the gym getting lots of exercise and have fun with parents and other participants.
Ages 5-12 years
Available with a membership or a day pass.
Each month, kids will dive into a different sport, learning the skills and drills that build strong physical literacy—all while having a blast. From curling to basketball, soccer to pickleball, and so much more, your child will get to explore a variety of activities in a fun, supportive
environment.
Ages 12 years and up
No membership required, Fee based program $60.
Students of this course must be at least 12 years old or turning 12 within the calendar year. The program enables the students to demonstrate their capabilities and maturity by completing the course under the responsible direction of the instructor. Topics include: Becoming a successful babysitter, Caring for children from three months to school-aged, The behaviour and misbehaviour of children, Handling Emergencies, Caring for a sick or injured child, Prevention and basic First Aid.
Ages 6 months – 5 years
Available with a membership or day pass.
In childminding, Y staff will watch your 6 months to 5 year old child while you remain in the building for a workout or otherwise accessing our facilities. Our child minding room is fun, clean and bright! Filled with age appropriate toys, books, and equipment with small children in mind, your child is sure to have fun.
Ages 5-12 years
Available with a membership or a day pass.
Our Creative Y program is all about imagination and self-expression! Each week, your young artist will explore a new craft or creative activity—whether it’s painting, building, or designing. You can look forward to them coming home, excited to share their latest masterpieces and
creative adventure.
Ages 10 years and up
No membership required, Fee based program $40.
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 8 – 12 years
Available with a membership or day pass.
Get ready to chop, stir, and sizzle! Junior Chefs Club is the ultimate kitchen adventure for kids ages 8 to 12 who are ready to level up their cooking game. Each week, young chefs will roll up their sleeves and dive into hands-on lessons where they’ll master essential kitchen skills and whip up tasty, easy-to-make meals. From knife safety to flavor basics, this program builds
confidence, creativity, and independence—one delicious dish at a time.
Ages 5 – 7 years
Available with a membership or day pass.
Welcome to Mini Mix Masters—where little chefs take their first steps into the world of
cooking! Designed especially for curious kids ages 5 to 7, this hands-on program sparks creativity and confidence in the kitchen. Through fun, age- appropriate recipes and playful skill-building activities, children will learn the basics of cooking while mixing, measuring, and making delicious memories. It’s the perfect recipe for learning, laughter, and a lifelong love of food
All ages
Available with a membership or a day pass.
Make your own fun during the Member Open Gym session. Grab your friends and family and shoot some hoops, play floor hockey, indoor soccer, the choice is yours.
Ages 5 – 7 years
Available with a membership or day pass.
For children aged 5-12, this program is fun for kids AND their grownups! Leave the kids with us where they’ll have cheese pizza, popcorn and water while watching a family friendly movie while you get two hours to yourself. They are welcome to come in their pjs and can bring a pillow and blanket if they like. $5 fee per child is in addition to the cost of a day pass or children’s membership, to cover the cost of the pizza and popcorn.
Ages 3 months – 5 years
Available with a membership or day pass.
Our bi-weekly swim and gym program is one of our most popular! Play Pals (Swim) is a great way to introduce babies 3 months to 5 years old to the water. Parents get in on the fun by participating with their children. At this early stage, children are still learning a lot about their environment. The goal of Play Pals (Swim) is to make children and parents comfortable in the water together and (of course) to learn to splash with arms and legs! After your swim head on over to the gym for Play Pals (Gym) a free play with age appropriate toys, ride on cars and a whole lot of fun! Staff are present in the gym to start off with a story or a song, a game, and to engage the little ones in play. This program requires a parent or guardian to swim alongside the child (1 adult per 2 children), as well as keep an eye on them in the gymnasium.
Ages 18 months – 4 years
Available with a membership or a day pass.
An introductory program for basic movement and modified gymnastics for children aged 18 months to 4 years, that is fun, safe, inclusive and developmentally appropriate for toddler and preschool aged children. The consistent and progressive activity plans include both active and quiet segments with directed and exploratory learning.
Ages 9-17 years
Available with a membership or a day pass.
The Y provides scheduled time each day for older children and youth to stay active. This unmonitored session provides you free time to pick the sport, game or recreational activity.