YMCA Arts Programs

Children and adults foster creative expression through both guided and self-directed imaginative experiences using different media and approaches. Your child will hone fine motor skills and learn to express ideas and emotions through visual art, with the use of scissors, paste, paint and more for their creations. Participants require non-slip shoes.

Get a great start in art! Your budding artist will explore drawing, painting, mixed media and more in a fun and supportive environment. Your child will play with line, space, light and colour theory in a variety of formats. All participants will exercise and develop their imaginative muscles while developing their skillset and discovering the joy of self-expression.

Explore and more! Your blooming artist will explore drawing, painting, mixed media and more in a fun and supportive environment. Participants will play with line, space, light and shadow, brushstroke, proportion, colour theory and perspective in a variety of formats. Your child will exercise and develop their imaginative muscles while developing their skillset and discovering the joy of self-expression.

Grow your skill and creativity! You will explore drawing, painting, mixed media and more in a fun and supportive environment. Participants will enhance their skills with line, space, light and shadow, brushstroke, proportion, colour theory and perspective in a variety of formats. Your child will exercise and develop their imaginative muscles while developing their skillset and discovering the joy of self-expression.

Join us for an introduction to Painting! Grow your grow your skill and creativity in a supportive and social setting. Participants will discover the joy of self expression through an exploration of painting in a variety of formats, styles and mediums. No painting experience required. 

Get creative behind the camera in a welcoming and supportive Photography class. Students will learn how to get the most out of their smartphone cameras, developing the basics of lighting, composition, perspective and capturing the creative image they envision.

Note: Participants must have and bring their own smartphone camera to class each week.

Let your child share the fun of singing with a group! Participants will express themselves musically as they learn choral pieces from a range of musical genres. Supported with live accompaniment, participants will develop their musical skills and build confidence in a positive and supportive environment.

Join the choir! Participants will develop their choral and musical skills as they learn choral arrangements from various musical genres. This program is ideal for those who wish to express themselves musically in a fun, social and supportive program.

Rock to the Rhythm! Join in on the fun as you and your little one bop to the beat with music-based games, songs and activities designed to support both physical and social development. Children require running shoes to participate in this class.

Develop skills to the rhythm of the beat. Your child will participate in movement activities to help them explore their motor and spatial-relational skills. They will learn to develop rhythm in a fun, upbeat environment using a variety of musical genres. Children require running shoes to safely participate in this class and must be able to use the washroom independently.

Get an introduction to modern and classical dance! From hip hop to ballet basics, you will learn to express yourself in a variety of dance genres in a supportive setting. Participants will learn basic movements and apply them to both individual and team dance routines. You will develop spatial awareness, balance, strength, flexibility and expression through movement in this fun and social program. Previous dance experience not required.

Get an introduction to modern and classical dance! From hip hop to ballet basics, you will learn to express yourself in a variety of dance genres in a supportive setting. Participants will learn basic movements and apply them to both individual and team dance routines. You will develop spatial awareness, balance, strength, flexibility and expression through movement in this fun and social program. Previous dance experience not required.

Get an introduction to modern and classical dance! From hip hop to ballet basics, you will learn to express yourself in a variety of dance genres in a supportive setting. Participants will learn basic movements and apply them to both individual and team dance routines. You will develop spatial awareness, balance, strength, flexibility and expression through movement in this fun and social program. Previous dance experience not required.

Join us for an introduction to Salsa Dance! You will learn to express yourself in a supportive, social and lively setting. Participants will grow in spatial awareness, balance, strength and flexibility as well as develop the ability to express themselves through movement. Previous Dance experience is not required.  

Let your child's inner performer shine in this introductory drama program.  Your child will learn theatre games as well as techniques in improvisation, voice, movement and character creation.  This is a great program for those who love the stage or are looking to develop confidence in front of a crowd.

Let your child take centre stage! Participants will build on skills in improvisation, voice, movement, character and scene development, then share what they've learned in a final presentation. This is a great program for children to express themselves creatively, build confidence and meet new friends.

Let your teen's inner performer shine in this introductory drama program. They will learn theatre games as well as techniques in improvisation, voice, movement and character creation. This is a great program for those who love the stage or are looking to develop confidence in front of a crowd.