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YMCA of Sydney is an organisation committed to listening and actively responding to the community's needs. Our children's programs are designed to impart positive values and partnerships within the wider community. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where your children can develop social skills, learn through play and build personal assets that assist them in becoming positive, healthy young people who reach their full potential.

YMCA of Sydney provides activities promoting positive, healthy children with a non-bias focus. While children are playing they have opportunities to:

Learn new skills and interests
Develop guiding values to help them make healthy life choices through interactions with other children and staff
Participate in a supportive, caring and encouraging environment
Contribute their ideas and opinions to the program in ways that are valued and respected
Build self confidence, a positive identity and social skills

Activities include:

Physical activities that develop fitness, coordination and sportsmanship
Healthy eating and cooking that teach valuable life skills
Creative art projects that develop an appreciation of different cultures
Music, dance and drama experiences that help children to express themselves

YMCA of Sydney works on a holistic approach by following annually reviewed childcare policies that are on offer to parents and key stakeholders at all times.

The YMCA is a Centerlink registered childcare provider. To register for Family Assistance and Childcare Benefit (CCB) please phone 132 413 or visit www.familyassistance.gov.au and quote the reference number for your YMCA centre. Families for whom English is not the primary language may receive translation assistance by calling 13 1202. All families wishing to use our OSHC service must register beforehand.

Regardless of your child's additional care requirements, YMCA of Sydney is happy to discuss and explore the best solutions for you and your child's individual needs. Commonwealth support and funding is also available to assist child care services to include children with additional needs.

Some of the various Children's Services activities offered by YMCA Sydney include:

Before and After School Care - Before School Care is a great program for children of parents who need care before school hours. Children will enjoy unstructured play and stimulating activities that help...
Holiday Adventures - At the Y's Holiday Adventures program your children will have fun while making new friends, learning new skills, exploring Sydney's sights and growing through new and...
School Holiday Camps - For over 30 years the YMCA has been a leader in the provision of School Holiday Camps for children aged 5 - 15yrs. A healthy, active and exciting way for children to spend...
Playgroup - Childhood fun, learning and friendship are all offered at YMCA's Playgroup. Activities include art & crafts, music, active & passive games and a variety of sports....
Robo Holiday Adventures - The YMCA is delighted to be selected by the IBM Global Work/Life to provide Science, Engineering and Technology Camps to the youth of Sydney. The program will utilise...
Creche - Look after yourself while we look after the kids! The YMCA's creche service provides your children with a safe and caring environment, whilst you as the parent are enjoying...
Leaders in Training (LIT) - The LIT Program is designed for young people between the ages of 14-16 that are interested in learning how to work with younger children in a recreational setting, in...
Preschool - The Little Ys Preschool is an extended hours preschool for 3 to 5 year olds, which caters for 29 children per day. We are open for 47 week of the year, from 8am until 6pm...
Y Youth Holiday Program - Y Youth Holiday program is designed for young people between the ages of 11 - 14 years. The program is a recreation based program comprised of a range of out of centre...

Children's Services at Your Local Y

For more details or to enrol visit your local YMCA centre:

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