YMCA Sydney

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Kids

Each week thousands of children take part in a YMCA program or service.

All of our programs and services for children are designed to help children to develop physically, mentally and personally. We aim to help children develop the interpersonal and social skills that are so important in later life, and to achieve optimal health in body, mind and spirit. We believe the foundations for a healthy and happy life are laid in childhood.

Our services for children include:

  • Learn To Swim - The YMCA's "Aquasafe" learn to swim programs are about much more than just learning to swim, they...
  • Before and After School Care - Before School Care is a great program for children of parents who need care before school hours....
  • Holiday Adventures - At the Y's Holiday Adventures program your children will have fun while making new friends,...
  • Aqua Birthday Parties - Enjoy fun, organised and supervised aqua fun for your child's birthday. Play fun pool games...
  • School Holiday Camps - For over 30 years the YMCA has been a leader in the provision of School Holiday Camps for children...
  • Playgroup - Childhood fun, learning and friendship are all offered at YMCA's Playgroup. Activities include art...
  • Creche - Look after yourself while we look after the kids! The YMCA's creche service provides your children...
  • Disability Services - The YMCA supports the development and wellbeing of people with disabilities through a range of...
  • Indoor Soccer/Futsal - Indoor Soccer is a fun way to enjoy indoor team sport and develop fitness. It is also the ideal way...
  • Indoor Netball - A great, fun way to enjoy this popular team sport or to maintain your skills and fitness for the...
  • Basketball - Basketball is a fun sport offered through many of our centres. In fact, the YMCA actually invented...
  • Kindergym - YMCA Kindergym is a physical and social development program for children aged 18mths - 5 yrs,...
  • Artistic Gymnastics - The YMCA is a recognised leader in the delivery of gymnastics programs for all ages and abilities....
  • Rhythmic Gymnastics - Rythmic Gymnastics is an olympic sport that combines the elegance of ballet, the aerobics of dance...
  • Sports Acrobatics - Team Gym Fun for Everyone! This is a unique team based gymnastics discipline. Stretch, jump and...
  • Trampolining - Jump into fun and fitness at your local YMCA. Our experienced instructors will teach children all...
  • Kidzmoves - YMCA's 'Kidzmoves' are a range of programs designed to get kids moving in a fun, non...
  • Martial Arts - The YMCA offers a variety of martial arts programs. A range of disciplines are offered but all are...
  • Karate - Karate at the YMCA is an exciting way for children and adults alike to develop self-discipline and...
  • Sports Clubs - YMCA Sports Clubs offer a friendly, community environment with a focus on fun, participation and...
  • Dance - YMCA offers a great dance program, with various types, including Jazz, Modern and Tap. Come along...
  • Tennis - The YMCA offers a full range of Tennis programs for people of all ages and abilities including:...
  • Birthday Parties - Organised, weather proof and active birthday fun at your local YMCA. We offer a great range of...
  • School Camps - More than just outdoor fun, the YMCA of Sydney delivers outdoor education! The YMCA of Sydney...
  • Outdoor Education Philosophies - All students share a desire to have fun, but more importantly they share a need for a nurturing...
  • School Holiday Camps - For over 30 years the YMCA has been a leader in the provision of School Holiday Camps for children...
  • Preschool - The Little Ys Preschool is an extended hours preschool for 3 to 5 year olds, which caters for 29...
  • Squads - For the competitive or recreational swimmer. Professional coaches provide advanced stroke...
  • Holiday Splash - Our school holiday intensive learn to swim programs. Qualified friendly teachers cover...
  • Special Needs Gymnastics - RSAC in conjunction with the YMCA work together to provide a modified Men’s & Women’s...
  • Inflatable Fun Days - Enjoy a day of wet and wild fun on the HUGE pool inflatable.
  • Cheersports - YMCA Cheersports is a team & display based physical activity program for children that combines...
  • Junior Gym - Junior Gym is a health and fitness program for children aged 5 to 10 years. Using the latest...
  • Whizz Kids - A specialist learn to swim program designed for children with special needs. Professional...

For full details about what's on offer visit your local YMCA.