Child: Every kid needs a safe place to grow

Imagine a second home for your kids - a safe place to have fun, be real, grow and meet new friends. Every YMCA program is child-centered, developing your child's imagination, encouraging learning and promoting life skills and values. Learn more about the YMCA Coast Capital Savings Early Childhood and Family Development Centres on our 5th and 6th floors by checking out the info below or the schedules on the right.

Check out our specialty programs:

Aquatics Programs

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Day Camps

Swim like a fish, hunt like a scavenger and try all sorts of sports. Do all these things and more at YMCA Day Camps. Both spring and summer day camps are available. Register online at myymca.ca.

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Licensed Child Care

Lucky for us, research shows that children learn best when they play. That’s why we have the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum. This child-led and teacher-supported program sets the foundation for language, literacy, math, science and the arts. Plus, it’s fun!

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Childminding

Let our trained staff take care of your kids so you can take care of yourself. YMCA Childminding is there for kids ages 6 weeks to 12 years so you are free to take a class, go for a swim or meet other parents in the facility.

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YMCA Coast Capital Savings Early Childhood and
Family Development Centres

Dubbed "Vancouver's Living Room", this space is for families to spend time together and meet others. Pop-in and you'll find a Toy and Resource Lending Library, a large space for kids to play and parents to meet, our Healthy Living Kitchen, instructional workshops, as well as other child programs.
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Swim Programs

Let's make a splash! We help kids jump in, have fun, learn to swim and grow in confidence. Check out our schedules to the right to find out more about our registered swim lessons and Parent-and-Tot Drop-in sessions.


Sports Programs

Keep your kids active with our supervised sports programs like basketball, badminton and multi-sports - even karate! We also set aside gym time for all our licensed preschool programs so activity is a part of their day.


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Child Memberships include:

  • 10 guest passes
  • Secure lockers
  • Gymnasium use
  • Swimming
  • Toy and Resource Lending Library
  • Family play times
  • Drop-in story times
  • Family workshops
  • Family nights
  • Sports programs
  • Playground access
  • Member rates for family celebrations and birthday parties
  • Member rates for YMCA Childminding
  • Program registration priority
  • Course discounts
 
 

Schedules at a Glance

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What’s New


  • Join us for Healthy Kids Day on Sunday June 2nd, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m
  • Bring a friend for free on the 5th!
  • Check out our new all-inclusive membership features starting January
  • YMCA membership fee increase starting January 1, 2013

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