Aquatics

Aquatic Certifications

CPR/First Aid

This course on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provides the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for adults. Includes training in the use of an...

This course on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provides the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for adults, children and babies. Course includes...

Review and practice your CPR skills. Instructors will provide you with updated information and training in responding to cardiovascular emergencies and choking. Course includes training in the use of...

Basic first aid course offering an overview of first aid and CPR skills for the workplace or home. You will learn recognize and respond to airway, breathing and circulation emergencies. Manual and...

Review and practice your First Aid and CPR skills in this course. Our instructors will provide you with updated information and training to ensure your knowledge is current. Proof of current...

This comprehensive first aid course provides CPR skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. You will learn emergency...

Review and practice your First Aid and CPR-C skills in this course. Instructors will provide you with updated information and training, as well as a certificate upon completion of the course. Proof...

Lifeguarding & Instructing

Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safety supervision. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced training...

Bronze Medallion

Learn advanced lifesaving techniques for challenging rescues of increased risk, involving conscious and unconscious victims in varying water depths. Participants develop stroke efficiency and...

Bronze Medallion | Langara Family YMCA

Bronze Star helps prepare candidates for success in Bronze Medallion. Participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills as individuals and in partners. Candidates learn basic lifesaving...

Camps

Summer Camps

Day Camps

Summer Day Camp

Keep your kids active and happy this summer while helping them grow and learn! Campers ages 5-12 spend fun-filled days doing activities like swimming, arts & crafts, sports and games. Campers...

Summer Day Camp | Langara Family YMCA

Social Change

Calling all change-makers! This project is for youth who are passionate about making a difference in their community. Participants will have the opportunity to meet leaders who are making a positive...

Social Change | Langara Family YMCA

Counsellor-in-Training

Participants will gain valuable skills on how to become an effective camp leader, and learn how to work with children ages 6-12 in camp activities. Youth will learn about topics including healthy...

Counsellor-in-Training | Tong Louie Family YMCA

Counsellor-in-Training | Langara Family YMCA

Recreational Leadership

This active course will provide youth with an opportunity to participate in various sports and recreational activities. Participants will gain experience in coaching, refereeing and leading physical...

Recreational Leadership | Langara Family YMCA

Leadership Camps

Day Camps

Social Change

Calling all change-makers! This project is for youth who are passionate about making a difference in their community. Participants will have the opportunity to meet leaders who are making a positive...

Social Change | Langara Family YMCA

Counsellor-in-Training

Participants will gain valuable skills on how to become an effective camp leader, and learn how to work with children ages 6-12 in camp activities. Youth will learn about topics including healthy...

Counsellor-in-Training | Tong Louie Family YMCA

Counsellor-in-Training | Langara Family YMCA

Recreational Leadership

This active course will provide youth with an opportunity to participate in various sports and recreational activities. Participants will gain experience in coaching, refereeing and leading physical...

Recreational Leadership | Langara Family YMCA

Child & Family Development

Family Play Time

Families that spend time together thrive and raise healthy, resilient kids who are connected and engaged with their community. Play with your child and meet other families and make new friends....

Dowtown West End Family Connections is a play-based family centred drop-in program for children ages 0 to 6 years and their families. The program offeres a variety of activities and resources that...

Family Fitness

Fitness

MEND

Childhood healthy weights continue to be a priority in B.C. As programs are delivered we learn more about what is required to best meet the needs of B.C. children and their families. With this in...

MEND | Langara Family YMCA

Indoor Family Playground

Bring the whole family and drop-in on our indoor family playground! Play, run and bounce while meeting other families in the community. Soft play equipment, ride toys and a bouncy castle are set up...

Play & Learning

Y Move

The YMCA of Greater Vancouver and Sport for Life have developed a brand new physical literacy program calledY Movefor kids aged three to nine. What is physical literacy? The International Physical...

Family Play Time

Families that spend time together thrive and raise healthy, resilient kids who are connected and engaged with their community. Play with your child and meet other families and make new friends....

Dowtown West End Family Connections is a play-based family centred drop-in program for children ages 0 to 6 years and their families. The program offeres a variety of activities and resources that...

Active & Creative play

Active Games

Ready, Set, Go! Active Games gives kids the chance to learn the art of team building and cooperation through a variety of fun and easy-to-learn games. Activities are well structured, positive and...

Active Play

Playing and exploring is more fun with friends! Active Play helps kids improve coordination, agility, and balance while engaging in activities with other kids. Children are encouraged to run, jump,...

Create a new masterpiece each week! Develop your child's creativity and explore various mediums of art with this drop-in program. This drop-in program is included with YMCA Membership

Kids Night Out

Kids only! Drop your children off at the Y for a fun-filled evening of activities! Highlights include group games, a movie, nutritious snacks, and an evening off for parents.

Preschool Creative Play

It’s easier to learn when you’re having fun! Kids get creative and explore through a variety of activities that help them develop fine motor skills and hand eye coordination. Activities...

School Age Creative Play

It’s easier to learn when you’re having fun! Kids explore their creativity and imagination through activities such as drama, art, games, and circle timeand much more. This drop-in program...

Home Learners will keep active with a variety of different sports, non‐competitive & cooperative games and activities. Advanced registration required. For more information or to register, please...

Multi-Sports

Kids can jump, shoot and score while playing a variety of sports related games. They can make friends, have fun and learn the values of fair play through basic sports. This drop in program is...

Parent Support

Interested in learning more about guiding children's behaviour? Want to learn some new circle time ideas? Our Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) program offers child care providers a wide...

Social Activities

Kids Night Out

Kids only! Drop your children off at the Y for a fun-filled evening of activities! Highlights include group games, a movie, nutritious snacks, and an evening off for parents.

Food & Nutrition

MEND

Childhood healthy weights continue to be a priority in B.C. As programs are delivered we learn more about what is required to best meet the needs of B.C. children and their families. With this in...

MEND | Langara Family YMCA

You’re never too young to start exploring a kitchen! In this fun and interactive program. You will learn basic kitchen safety and prepare delicious, kid-friendly dishes, while exploring new...

Child Care

Before and After School Programs

After School Programs

5‐12 yrs ‐ Can't make it to pick up your child from school? We can! Staff pick up children from Sexsmith, Jamieson & Van Horne Elementary Schools and return to the YMCA to run, play & get...

No experience required! This entry-level program introduces kids in K-Grade 1 to basketball in a fun, active and healthy learning environment. In partnership with NBA Canada, the Jr. NBA Rookie...

Come shoot some hoops with us! Our volunteer-driven league teaches kids the game of basketball with an emphasis on fun and teamwork. In partnership with Steve Nash Youth Basketball and Basketball BC,...

Parent & Caregiver Resources

Child Care Provider Resources

Interested in learning more about guiding children's behaviour? Want to learn some new circle time ideas? Our Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) program offers child care providers a wide...

Childminding

Childminding

Let our trained staff take care of your kids so you can take care of yourself. YMCA Childminding is there for kids ages 6 weeks to 12 years so you are free to participate in a class, go for a swim or...

Education & Training

Learning & Academics

School Age

School Age Creative Play

It’s easier to learn when you’re having fun! Kids explore their creativity and imagination through activities such as drama, art, games, and circle timeand much more. This drop-in program...

Preschool

Create a new masterpiece each week! Develop your child's creativity and explore various mediums of art with this drop-in program. This drop-in program is included with YMCA Membership

Preschool Creative Play

It’s easier to learn when you’re having fun! Kids get creative and explore through a variety of activities that help them develop fine motor skills and hand eye coordination. Activities...

Credits & Certifications

Lifeguarding & Instructing

Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safety supervision. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced training...

Bronze Medallion

Learn advanced lifesaving techniques for challenging rescues of increased risk, involving conscious and unconscious victims in varying water depths. Participants develop stroke efficiency and...

Bronze Medallion | Langara Family YMCA

Bronze Star helps prepare candidates for success in Bronze Medallion. Participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills as individuals and in partners. Candidates learn basic lifesaving...

CPR/First Aid

This course on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provides the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for adults. Includes training in the use of an...

This course on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provides the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for adults, children and babies. Course includes...

Review and practice your CPR skills. Instructors will provide you with updated information and training in responding to cardiovascular emergencies and choking. Course includes training in the use of...

Basic first aid course offering an overview of first aid and CPR skills for the workplace or home. You will learn recognize and respond to airway, breathing and circulation emergencies. Manual and...

Review and practice your First Aid and CPR skills in this course. Our instructors will provide you with updated information and training to ensure your knowledge is current. Proof of current...

This comprehensive first aid course provides CPR skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. You will learn emergency...

Review and practice your First Aid and CPR-C skills in this course. Instructors will provide you with updated information and training, as well as a certificate upon completion of the course. Proof...

Child Care Training

Interested in learning more about guiding children's behaviour? Want to learn some new circle time ideas? Our Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) program offers child care providers a wide...

Health & Fitness

These classes have many benefits for your children including: reducing anxiety, improving concentration, developing active lifestyle and creating positive emotions. Not only will they learn movements...

Group Fitness

Dance Fitness

Introduce yourself to this aesthetically spectacular Afro-Brazilian martial art-style dance. First practiced by slaves, this liberation fight-dance has evolved into a fascinating mix of movements....

This beginners-level modern dance fusion class combines classical chinese dance techniques with modern dance, cha cha, rumba, waltz, tango, flamenco, jazz, ballet and hip hop. Our instructors make...

Parent & Baby

This series of 30-minute classes is designed to retrain your mind-core connection after pregnancy and childbirth. We will be using the latest research to help you strengthen your pelvic floor and...

Sports & Recreation

Sports Leagues

No experience required! This entry-level program introduces kids in K-Grade 1 to basketball in a fun, active and healthy learning environment. In partnership with NBA Canada, the Jr. NBA Rookie...

Come shoot some hoops with us! Our volunteer-driven league teaches kids the game of basketball with an emphasis on fun and teamwork. In partnership with Steve Nash Youth Basketball and Basketball BC,...

Community Sports & Leagues

No experience required! This entry-level program introduces kids in K-Grade 1 to basketball in a fun, active and healthy learning environment. In partnership with NBA Canada, the Jr. NBA Rookie...

Come shoot some hoops with us! Our volunteer-driven league teaches kids the game of basketball with an emphasis on fun and teamwork. In partnership with Steve Nash Youth Basketball and Basketball BC,...

Child & Family Drop-In Activities

Active Games

Ready, Set, Go! Active Games gives kids the chance to learn the art of team building and cooperation through a variety of fun and easy-to-learn games. Activities are well structured, positive and...

A chance for players of all ages to drop-in and play some recreational badminton together. Nets will be set up, and birdies and racquets are available for sign out. Bring the whole family, or just...

Indoor Family Playground

Bring the whole family and drop-in on our indoor family playground! Play, run and bounce while meeting other families in the community. Soft play equipment, ride toys and a bouncy castle are set up...

Kids Night Out

Kids only! Drop your children off at the Y for a fun-filled evening of activities! Highlights include group games, a movie, nutritious snacks, and an evening off for parents.

Similar in name to floor hockey, but it differs in every other way ‐ from equipment to rules. Floorball is a quick and active sport and provides a great workout in a fun environment. This drop-in...

Multi-Sports

Kids can jump, shoot and score while playing a variety of sports related games. They can make friends, have fun and learn the values of fair play through basic sports. This drop in program is...

Adult Drop-In Activities

Bump, set, spike! This is a fun drop-in program for experienced volleyball participants. You don't need to join a team to play. You will meet other members looking to play colleyball and enjoy...

Come in and perfect your backhand! Drop-in and play some badminton against other members or bring a friend. Nets will be set up, and birdies and racquets are available to sign out. This drop-in...

Personal Training

Wherever you are in your fitness journey, a YMCA personal trainer can help you reach your fitness goalsfaster, and have more fun along the way. Is your workout getting stale? Are you looking to get...

Children's Fitness

Active Play

Playing and exploring is more fun with friends! Active Play helps kids improve coordination, agility, and balance while engaging in activities with other kids. Children are encouraged to run, jump,...

MEND

Childhood healthy weights continue to be a priority in B.C. As programs are delivered we learn more about what is required to best meet the needs of B.C. children and their families. With this in...

MEND | Langara Family YMCA

Kids Night Out

Kids only! Drop your children off at the Y for a fun-filled evening of activities! Highlights include group games, a movie, nutritious snacks, and an evening off for parents.

Home Learners will keep active with a variety of different sports, non‐competitive & cooperative games and activities. Advanced registration required. For more information or to register, please...

Y Move

The YMCA of Greater Vancouver and Sport for Life have developed a brand new physical literacy program calledY Movefor kids aged three to nine. What is physical literacy? The International Physical...

Multi-Sports

Kids can jump, shoot and score while playing a variety of sports related games. They can make friends, have fun and learn the values of fair play through basic sports. This drop in program is...

Martial Arts

Introduce yourself to this aesthetically spectacular Afro-Brazilian martial art-style dance. First practiced by slaves, this liberation fight-dance has evolved into a fascinating mix of movements....

Karate

There is so much more to Karate than wax-on, wax-off! Karate improves strength, coordination and agility for both children and adults. Shotokan Karate uses self defence to foster the spiritual...

Family Fitness

MEND

Childhood healthy weights continue to be a priority in B.C. As programs are delivered we learn more about what is required to best meet the needs of B.C. children and their families. With this in...

MEND | Langara Family YMCA

Indoor Family Playground

Bring the whole family and drop-in on our indoor family playground! Play, run and bounce while meeting other families in the community. Soft play equipment, ride toys and a bouncy castle are set up...

This series of 30-minute classes is designed to retrain your mind-core connection after pregnancy and childbirth. We will be using the latest research to help you strengthen your pelvic floor and...

Food & Nutrition

MEND

Childhood healthy weights continue to be a priority in B.C. As programs are delivered we learn more about what is required to best meet the needs of B.C. children and their families. With this in...

MEND | Langara Family YMCA

You’re never too young to start exploring a kitchen! In this fun and interactive program. You will learn basic kitchen safety and prepare delicious, kid-friendly dishes, while exploring new...

Health Management

Mental Health

Even though anxiety is the most common illness affecting youth in British Columbia,*40% of youth do not access much-needed mental health services because they don’t know where to go,**In...

Healthy Weights

MEND

Childhood healthy weights continue to be a priority in B.C. As programs are delivered we learn more about what is required to best meet the needs of B.C. children and their families. With this in...

MEND | Langara Family YMCA

Chronic Disease Management

Make Your Move

Did you know that more than 20% of Canadian adults live with one of the top four chronic diseases:cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases and four out of five Canadians...

Make Your Move | Langara Family YMCA

Youth Engagement

Leadership

Summer Programs

Social Change

Calling all change-makers! This project is for youth who are passionate about making a difference in their community. Participants will have the opportunity to meet leaders who are making a positive...

Social Change | Langara Family YMCA

Counsellor-in-Training

Participants will gain valuable skills on how to become an effective camp leader, and learn how to work with children ages 6-12 in camp activities. Youth will learn about topics including healthy...

Counsellor-in-Training | Tong Louie Family YMCA

Counsellor-in-Training | Langara Family YMCA

Recreational Leadership

This active course will provide youth with an opportunity to participate in various sports and recreational activities. Participants will gain experience in coaching, refereeing and leading physical...

Recreational Leadership | Langara Family YMCA

School Year Programs

Youth Leadership Development

You’ve got influence–why not use it for some good? Youth Leadership Development (YLD) helps you get to know yourself better, become a skilled leader and interact with a variety of people....

Youth Leadership Development | Langara Family YMCA

Aquatic Leadership

Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safety supervision. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced training...

Bronze Medallion

Learn advanced lifesaving techniques for challenging rescues of increased risk, involving conscious and unconscious victims in varying water depths. Participants develop stroke efficiency and...

Bronze Medallion | Langara Family YMCA

Bronze Star helps prepare candidates for success in Bronze Medallion. Participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills as individuals and in partners. Candidates learn basic lifesaving...