Committed to being a trusted neighbour, YMCA Calgary has prepared support for families experiencing back to school uncertainty this fall. This includes 3-hour registered programs for kids ages 6-9 and increased onsite staffing to support drop-in visits to our youth room, pools and weight floor.
We will be ready to start offering these additional supports within two business days of a confirmed strike or lock-out, and they will last until school services have fully resumed.
You can keep your children active and engaged at the YMCA through our:
3-Hour Registered Programs for Ages 6-9
During our 3-hour programs, kids will stay active with sports, explore their creativity through crafts, and enjoy outdoor play with a mix of high- and low-energy games.
Program times:
Morning: 9 a.m. – noon
Afternoon: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
You will be able to register for our 3-hour programs by clicking the link below.
Register Here
Youth Drop In for Ages 10 - 17
Young people can drop by our youth rooms, weight floors or pools anytime to stay active and engaged. We will be increasing on-site staffing to effectively support young people during this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
3-Hour Registered Programs (Ages 6-9)
Yes, you can register your child(ren) for both the 9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 4 p.m. time slots if spots are available.
If children are registered in both morning and afternoon 3-hour programs, lunch supervision will be provided in between programs. Children must bring their own nut-free lunch, snacks and drinks.
No. YMCA Calgary will not provide lunch, snacks or drinks. Please send nut-free snacks and lunch with your child/children.
Registration will open on the first business day after a school strike or lockout is announced.
Our standard refund policy remains in effect. However, when the school strike or lockout ends, we will issue full refunds for any program days after the labour action is officially declared over.
YMCA Members: $20
Public without YMCA membership: $24
During our 3-hour programs, kids will stay active with sports, explore their creativity through crafts, and enjoy outdoor play with a mix of high- and low-energy games. These programs will not include swimming or climbing.
Youth Drop In (Ages 10-17)
Youth rooms vary per branch. YMCA Staff will be on-site to engage young people with activities and games available at their location.
Youth rooms will be open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Yes, all 6 YMCA Calgary locations will offer 3-hour registered programs and increased staffing to support youth drop-ins to our youth room, weight floor and pools.
Standard drop-in prices will apply to access our weight floor and pools.