Youth 13-18: Growing up should be fun
Work out with friends, shoot some hoops, practice dance moves or just chill in the whirlpool. Meet new people and discover some awesome opportunities in a youth leadership program. The YMCA is a place where you can belong.
Check out our specialty programs:
Child, Youth and Family Programs
Aquatics Programs
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Teen Strength Training
Are all those fitness machines catching your eye? Learn how to create and implement a strength training plan that is right for you. Once you take this session, you can use the cardio and strength training machines on your own—anytime you want.
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Check out our online schedule search in the top right corner of this page for schedules times.
All youth must provide consent prior to participating (Consent Forms PDF). To learn more about how you can get involved, please call 604.575.5524.
Teen Fitness
Working out can increase your energy and happiness! Once you take our Teen Strength Training, you can work out independently on our cardio equipment and join our group fitness classes.
Youth Leadership Development
YLD is a safe, fun, comfortable environment where you can build self-esteem, lifelong friendships and develop strong leadership skills. Plus, you'll make new friends for life and have fun.
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Check out our online schedule search in the top right corner of this page for scheduled times.
To learn more about how you can get involved in YMCA Youth Leadership Development, please call 604.575.9622
Aquatics
Jump in! Improve your stroke in a registered swim lesson, learn to become a lifeguard, or just splash around with friends during open-swim.
| LEVEL |
AGE |
PREREQUISITES |
SWIM KIDS EQUIVALENT |
Parent & Tot Level 1: Splasher |
Infant to 3 years |
None |
AquaTots |
Parent & Tot Level 2: Bubbler |
Infant to 3 years |
Splasher |
|
| Bobber |
3-5 years |
Bubbler |
Preschool1/Seaturtle |
| Floater |
3-5 years |
Bobber |
Preschool2/Salamander |
| Glider |
3-5 years |
Floater |
Preschool3/Sunfish |
| Diver |
3-5 years |
Glider |
Preschool4/Crocodile |
Surfer (Surfer/Dipper spilt classes) |
3-5 years |
Diver |
Preschool5/Whale |
Dipper (Surfer/Dipper spilt classes) |
3-5 years |
Surfer |
Preschool6 |
| Otter |
6-14 years |
none |
1 |
| Seal |
6-14 years |
Otter |
2 |
| Dolphin |
6-14 years |
Seal |
3 |
| Swimmer |
6-14 years |
Dolphin |
4 |
Star 1 (Star 1/2 split classes) |
6-14 years |
Swimmer |
5 |
Star 2 (Star 1/2 split classes) |
6-14 years |
Star 1 |
6 |
Star 3 (Star 3/4 split classes) |
6-14 years |
Star 2 |
7 |
Star 4 (Star 3/4 split classes) |
6-14 years |
Star 3 |
8 |
Star 5 (Star 5/6/M split classes) |
6-14 years |
Star 4 |
9 |
Star 6 (Star 5/6/M split classes) |
6-14 years |
Star 5 |
10 |
Master Swimmer (Star 5/6/M split classes) |
6-14 years |
Star 6 |
|
| Bronze Star |
10-13 years |
Master Swimmer Program |
|
| Bronze Medallion |
13+ years |
Bronze Star or 13 yrs of age |
|
| Bronze Cross |
14+ years |
Bronze Medallion |
|
| Private Lessons |
All |
None |
|
Adult 1 - Absolute Beginner (Adult 1/2 split classes) |
15+ |
None |
|
Adult 2 - Ready To Swim (Adult 1/2 split classes) |
15+ |
Level 1/basic swim |
|
Adult 3 - Different Strokes (Adult 3/4 split classes) |
15+ |
Level 2 or swim ability. |
|
Adult 4 - Improving Strokes (Adult 3/4 split classes) |
15+ |
Level 3 or good swim ability. |
|