YMCA Sydney

Your local YMCA is part of one of Australia's oldest and most respected not-for-profit organisations, with a history extending over 155 years. In everything that we do, we aim to build strong people, strong families and strong communities.

The St Ives YMCA offers a wide range of youth, family and community services, along with gymnastics, childcare, vacation care, sports competitions, recreation and leisure opportunities.

The Centre is a multi-purpose facility and our experienced, qualified staff conduct programs and services to cater for the diverse ages, interests and abilities of surrounding communities while building opportunities for individuals, families and community groups to connect, feel welcome and grow in body, mind and spirit.

The St Ives Y operates an Indoor Soccer competition at Forest High School, whilst gymnastics, aerobics, trampolining and vacation care are examples of the diversity of programs offered through our centre.

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Activities and Programs

• Children's Services

  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. Find out more about Children's Services.

  • 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 get them ready for the day ahead.

     

    Our After School Care program offers a wide range of varied and flexible activities. Children can choose from a variety of materials and resources including computers, arts, crafts, music, cooking and sports. With the support of qualified, experienced staff, children select and plan their own activities and experiences. In consultation with parents, staff can also supervise homework.

    • Narabeen Lakes OSHC Letter
    • Narabeen Lakes OSHC Enrolment Form 2010
  • 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 curricula developed by the prestigious Tufts University located in Boston, Massachusetts. The various curricula is comprised of multi-stage modules that encourage participants to utilise their creativity, knowledge and problem solving skills to develop models and create a working robot by the conclusion of the program. Students will have the opportunity to interact with specialists in the field and current undergraduates in order to further expand their skill and knowledge sets. As a part of the YMCA's charter to develop people in body, mind and spirit; physical activities have also been incorporated into the 3 day program. These activities may include; ball games, court sports, structured and unstructured play and excusions.

    • Robo Holiday Adventures Enrolment Form April 2010
  • 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 exciting experiences every day. Of course, they'll just think they're having heaps of fun!

    Our Holiday Adventures school holiday activities offer CCB supported, affordable fun for everyone at YMCA locations right around Sydney and NSW. The YMCA is the world's largest provider of childcare services so you know you can trust the YMCA. Activities include day camp theme days, exciting excursions, specialty clinics in sports and creative arts and MUCH more! 

    St Ives:

    St Ives Holiday Adventures provides care to school-aged children during School Holiday periods. St Ives offers great fun and diversity through activity theme days, excursion and incursion options as well as specialty clinics in sports and creative arts.

    • YMCA of Sydney 2010 OSHC Parent Handbook
    • St Ives Booking Form April 2010
      • St Ives Enrolment Form 2010

    North Sydney:

    Come and see our brand new North Sydney Holiday Adventures Program at Neutral Bay Public School! North Sydney Holiday Adventures provides care to school-aged children during School Holiday periods. North Sydney offers great fun and diversity through activity theme days, excursion and incursion options. 

    All enquiries for both St Ives and North Sydney Holiday Adventures can be directed to the St Ives office on 9449 5182 or email admin.stives@ymca.org.au  

    • YMCA of Sydney 2010 OSHC Parent Handbook
    • Neutral Bay Public School Booking Form April 2010
      • Neutral Bay Enrolment Form 2010

• Community Services

  The YMCA of Sydney is committed to building strong communities through our community services programs. These programs provide services to youth, the disadvantaged and the disabled. Find out more about Community Services.

• Community Sports Competitions

  Professionally run and SERIOUSLY FUN, our sports competitions focus on fun, fairness and participation. We use great facilities and referees and offer the latest in online draws, results and fixtures.  Find out more about Community Sports Competitions.

  • Indoor Soccer Indoor Soccer is a fun way to enjoy indoor team sport and develop fitness. It is also the ideal way to enhance your skills and fitness for the outdoor season. All you need is four friends and you have your team!
    • Indoor Soccer Enrolment Form
    • Indoor Soccer Info Sheet
    • Indoor Soccer Team Registration Form

• Gymnastics

  Gymnastics is the ideal way to tumble, jump and spin into fun and fitness at your local YMCA! Gymnastics truly is the program to help children develop in body, mind and spirit. Find out more about Gymnastics.

  • Recreational and Kindergym Gymnastics
  • Adult Gymnastics YMCA Adult Gymnastics is specifically for athletes 16 years and older. It doesn't matter if you're a complete beginner or an ex-gymnast, as long as you want to spend some time in the gym.  In this all-around class designed for men and women you will enjoy all apparatus. YMCA Adult Gymnastics also provides stretching and conditioning time so you can get stronger and more flexible. 
  • Artistic Gymnastics The YMCA is a recognised leader in the delivery of gymnastics programs for all ages and abilities. Gymnastics is the ideal way for children to develop strength, coordination and flexibility, motor skills, confidence and self esteem. YMCA of Sydney's gymnastics clubs offer varying levels of the Artistic Gym program.

     

  • Trampolining Jump into fun and fitness at your local YMCA. Our experienced instructors will teach children all the basic skills of this latest Olympic sport.
  • Kindergym

    YMCA Kindergym is a physical and social development program for children aged 18mths - 5 yrs, based on gymnastics skills and apparatus. Kindergym kids learn to be stronger in body (motor skills, strength and coordination), mind (creativity, cognitive development and problem solving) and spirit (social development and confidence).

    With our unique "themed" program, children experience a new adventure every fortnight like circus, superheroes, the Olympics, jungle safari and more.

    Check out our Kindergym Photo Gallery

• Programs General

  More so than any other organisation the diversity of the YMCA's programs means that we offer opportunities for people to connect, belong and grow in body, mind and spirit. Across the YMCA there is an activity or interest to suit every age, interest and ability. Find out more about Programs General.

  • Kempo Jutsu Martial Arts

    Kempo Jutsu has a proud and long history, combining traditional moves from Asia with modern moves and stances from Western civilisation. It is multi-faceted having equal weighting and bias on Kata, Self Defence, Free Fighting and Exercise, Teaches respect for oneself and others, Improves flexibility and agility, Develops coordination & reflexes, Enhances physical & mental strength.

    • Download our Kempo Jutsu Flyer
  • Birthday Parties Organised, weather proof and active birthday fun at your local YMCA. We offer a great range of birthday party options run by our friendly and enthusiastic staff and utilising our fantastic facilities.
    • St Ives YMCA Birthday Party Information

• School PE

  The PDHPE syllabus reflects core YMCA values of developing body, mind and spirit. For this reason the YMCA's school PE program is an essential tool in our promise to build strong people, strong families and strong communities and why in Sydney the YMCA is the most trusted and reliable provider of school PE programs. Find out more about School PE.

• Youth Leadership

  The YMCA has a proud history in developing young leaders. In addition to the provision of specific programs such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, youth leadership is a key 'community strengthening promise' that runs through all of the programs that we provide. Find out more about Youth Leadership.

  • Future Leaders

    YMCA Future Leaders is an annual personal and professional development program for young YMCA staff aged 18-25.  The program delivers personal development and leadership sessions whilst focusing on providing a broader understanding of the YMCA, developing skills directly applicable to their work environments and inspiring them to become a positive influence within their centre.  The YMCA is committed to the training and development of it’s staff and Future Leaders is just one example of this commitment.

  • Marland Cup

    Marland Cup is the YMCA’s annual state-wide youth camp that began in 1990 to provide young people with the opportunity to participate in ‘clean, healthy fun’. Forming teams of 6-8, young people compete in various challenges over the course of the weekend. Teams are awarded points for their achievement and at the end of the weekend, these points are tallied. The team with the highest amount of points take home the Marland Cup Trophy. The camp is open to any young person aged 12-17. 

• Health and Fitness

  Enjoy the YMCA difference. Health and fitness with the YMCA is much more than equipment and programs, it's about achieving your goals with the full support of our friendly, qualified staff Find out more about Health and Fitness.

  • Group Fitness at St Ives Enjoy fun fitness with friends at your local YMCA. We offer a small group fitness program delivered by our friendly qualified instructors. Gain strength and flexibility, muscle tone and general well being in this class.
    • Group Fitness Flyer

Facilities

• Car park
• Group fitness area
• Martial arts area
• OSHC and Vacation Care room
• Gymnastics training arena