Level: Fundamentals & Advanced 

Ages: 3 - 5 | 6 - 9 | 10 - 12

Fee: $45 Member | $145 Non-Member

Participants will develop the fundamental skills of basketball, including: dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense strategy, to combine their play in full court games. YMCA instructors will educate players about rules and etiquette while encouraging teamwork and fitness competencies needed to play the sport. Participants will be prepared for Basketball Level 2 at the end of this program.

Level: Fundamentals & Advanced 

Ages: 6 - 9 | 10 - 12

Fee: $45 Member | $145 Non-Member

Participants will progress through the fundamentals of indoor hockey, including: stick handling, passing, shooting, defense and offense plays, to combine their play in team games. YMCA Instructors will educate players about rules and etiquette while encouraging teamwork and fitness competencies needed to play the sport. Participants will be prepared for Floor Hockey Level 2 at the end of this program. 

Level: Fundamentals & Advanced 

Ages: 3 - 5 | 6 - 9 | 10 - 12

Fee: $45 Member | $145 Non-Member

Rotate through a different sport each week! YMCA Staff will introduce skills along with a fun game. A focus on teamwork and trying multiple sports in a single session.

Level: Fundamentals & Advanced 

Ages: 3 - 5 | 6 - 9 | 10 - 12

Fee: $45 Member | $145 Non-Member

Participants will grow their knowledge in the basic skills of soccer, including: dribbling, passing, shooting, and field strategy, to combine their skills in team games. YMCA Instructors will educate players about rules and etiquette while encouraging teamwork and fitness competencies needed to play the sport. Participants will be prepared for Soccer Level 2 at the end of this program.

Ages: 6 - 9 | 10 - 12

Fees: $45 Member | $145 Non-Member

This team sport introduces children to indoor t-ball, similar to baseball, in which the ball is hit off a tee rather than pitched.

Level: Fundamentals & Advanced 

Ages: 6 - 9 | 10 - 12

Fee: $45 Member | $145 Non-Member

Teaches participants volleyball skills, using progression that develops skills gradually. Once the participant has demonstrated the skills at their level.

Ages: 3 - 5 | 6 - 9 | 10 - 12

Fee: $55 Member | $155 Non-Member

YMCA Architeers fosters creativity, problem-solving and curiosity through weekly projects and activities that are focused on structures, building and experimenting. 

Ages: 3 - 5 | 6 - 9 | 10 - 12

Fee: $55 Member | $155 Non-Member

Children will explore their imaginative and creative skills through a variety of arts and crafts, dramatic play, movement, and musical activities. Children will have opportunities to create projects and share with others. New themes and activities are introduced each week. Materials will be provided.

Ages: 6 - 9 | 10 - 12

Fee: $55 Member | $155 Non-Member

Plan, design and create your art pieces using a new medium each week. Projects will include creations with clay, crocheting, cartooning, jewellery making and more. Participants are invited to showcase their pieces in an end of session family art gala.

Ages: 3 - 5 | 6 - 9 | 10 - 12

Fee: $55 Member | $155 Non-Member

Do you like to build towers, structures, obstacle courses and more? We do too. Build It fosters creativity, problem-solving and curiosity in young engineers through weekly projects and activities. Participants will bring home completed creations. Materials will be provided.

Ages: 3 - 5 | 6 - 9 | 10 - 12

Fee: $75 Member | $175 Non-Member

Dance is an energizing program that introduces children to the fundamentals of moving to music, and learning progressive steps and basic choreography from professional dance instructors. Themed dance genres will be introduced each week. Children will have the opportunity to perform on the last day of class. 

Ages: 3 - 5 | 6 - 9 | 10 - 12

Fee: $55 Member | $155 Non-Member

Ever wonder how things work? Discovery Lab offers young, curious scientists the opportunity to explore new scientific principles each week and experiment through hands-on activities. Materials will be provided.

Ages: 3 - 5 | 6 - 9 | 10 - 12

Fee: $55 Member | $155 Non-Member

What is an ecosystem? We're going to explore living organisms and everything they need to survive. We'll examine weather and plants and get a little dirty while doing it. Activities are indoors.

Ages: 6 - 9 | 10 - 12

Fee: $55 Member | $155 Non-Member

Have you ever wanted to create your own knitted creation? Or learn to crochet? This 8 week program will help participants develop the basic skills to crochet and knit. Participants will go home with their creation at the end of the session.

Ages: 6 - 12

Join us at LBY for an exclusive new program designed for homeschool families! This initiative combines a fun swim lesson with a dynamic gym session and a creative craft/STEAM activity. Participants will enjoy 75 minutes filled with active games and engaging projects, followed by a 30-minute swim lesson. Dive into learning and fun—membership is required to participate.

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Ages: 18 Months - 4

Fees: $50 Member | $150 Non-Member

This fun, active program encourages social interaction and learning through play while participating in a variety of activities including circle time, music, drama, crafts, and group games. 

Level: Fundamental & Advanced 

Ages: 6 - 12

Fee: $68 Member | $168 Non-Member

Karate is a martial art that combines the use of punches, kicks and defensive techniques. Children build self-confidence, self-defense skills and respect for themselves and others. Through this moving art form they will also build discipline, core stability, agility, balance, flexibility and endurance. Karate Gi (uniform) is not required.

Ages: 3 - 5 | 6 - 12

Fees: $40 Member | $140 Non-Member

This active program focuses on building a variety of physical literacy skills through group games and activities that get the whole body moving. Participants will also learn to work with their peers and socialize. 

Enjoy the use of the YMCA gym and equipment during these open periods when facilitated programs are not running. Open Gym is a great opportunity for young members to practice the skills they are learning in program.

Open Swim is an all-ages leisure swim reserved for members. It’s a great way to be active and have fun together.

Ages: 18 - 36 Months (With Adult)

Fee: Included in membership

Playtime offers caregivers and their child some time for staff-led
activities, games, free play and socialization (because parents need to
connect with others too). Stay for an Open Swim after program.
Membership required either for Child or for Adult.

Ages: 3 - 5

Fees: $50 Member | $150 Non-Member

Tiny tots focuses on active movements such as tumbling and mat work for our youngest participants. Dress comfortably and get ready to move.

Ages: 6 - 9 | 10 - 12

Fees: $40 Member | $140 Non-Member

Strength & Conditioning Jr. is your child’s introduction to Group Fitness Classes at the YMCA. Classes focus on building gross motor skills, total body conditioning, safety, teamwork and spatial awareness through a series of fun physical activities such as obstacle courses, light weight-bearing, and partner work. 

Ages: 6 - 9 | 10 - 12

Fees: $200 Member

In this small group program (6-8 weeks) qualified YMCA staff will introduce children to the basics of climbing  inspiring confidence, social and problem-solving skills. Y-Climbers will make friends, learn leadership skills, play fun games that encourage physical fitness and problem solving, and learn important climbing skills. Each week, participants will focus on skill and fitness development resulting in increased climbing time throughout the session. Don’t forget your water bottle, comfortable gym clothes, and running shoes. Available at Flamborough Family YMCA.

Ages: 10 - 12 | 13 - 15

Fees: $40 Member | $140 Non-Member

YThrive GROW is designed to give 10 to 12 year olds a safe start into using the Fitness Centre at the YMCA. This program will provide youth with basic foundations in resistance training and cardio training while improving muscle coordination and self-confidence. 

Ages: 10 - 12 | 13 - 15 | 16 - 18 

Fee: Included in membership
Conference fees to be determined

Leadership Development at the YMCA helps young people find and use their voice to share their ideas and thoughts on how to build a healthier community. YMCA Staff Leaders empower young leaders to develop valuable lifelong skills, including problem-solving, social skills, teamwork, philanthropy, and peer leadership. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in an annual YMCA leadership conference with other young leaders. Registration is continuous from October 2023 - June 2024.

Become a Certified Babysitter at Laurier Brantford YMCA! The Canada Safety Council Babysitting Course covers everything from difficult behaviours to essentials on leadership and professional conduct. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. This course provides a great emphasis on first aid skills and provides an improved learning when it comes to giving the appropriate care in the event of an emergency. A workbook and certificate is included in this program.

This 10-hour course will be broken up over the 6 classes to learn the basic skills and knowledge needed to care for young children. Written exam on final class. 100% attendance in required and a minimum of 75% on the written exam to pass. Please bring along a doll to the course.

Mondays – October 21st to November 25

Time: 6:00-8:00pm

Location: Laurier Brantford YMCA – Meeting Room A

Ages 12+

Price: $55 Members / $95 Non Members

Register on the YMCA portal or by visiting the Membership Desk

Cancellation Policy

• 100% refund or course transfer credit for cancellations up to 7 days before the course start date 
• 50% refund or course transfer credit for cancellations within 7 days of course start date
• No refunds for cancellations or no-shows on or after the course start date  
• 100% attendance and participation are required to complete vocational certifications

With enthusiastic, creative staff and the space and facilities to get wet, creative and active, the YMCA is ready to host your next birthday party. All party bookings include:

• 2 hours of party-time (plus 30 minutes for set-up/take down)
• YMCA birthday party invitations to give to party guests
• YMCA Staff Party Host during your party as well as set up, take down and cleaning
• 2 Large Pizzas for guests and bottles of water (families may bring in additional refreshments)
• Pass for a free YMCA visit for each party guest
• Basic room set-up with table cloth and Happy Birthday banner

To start the booking process, please log in please log in here:

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Reserve your preferred party date and package. Once we have received your booking request, a member of the YMCA Team will contact you to confirm your party details.