Child & Youth Programs
From paints to pastels, there are lots of mediums to chose from to create your own masterpiece and express yourself! Follow along with our craft of the day, or use your own imagination to bring your creative vision to life.
For children ages 2 – 12 years. Parents/guardians must remain in the program space for those under 5 years old. Parents/guardians must remain in the facility for those who are 5-12 years of age.
Program availability may vary based on the season, so please be sure to check out our schedule to find out which days this program may be available.
Learn some of the fundamentals of basketball, such as dribbling, shooting & passing, with our staff as they guide youth through various skill building drills. Before the program ends, youth will have the option to put their newly acquired skills to the test with a friendly game against one another.
For youth aged 5 – 12 years. Parents/guardians must remain in the facility while their child(ren) participate with this program.
Program availability may vary based on the season, so please be sure to check out our schedule to find out which days this program may be available.
Bring your child & their friends to celebrate their birthday in style at the YMCA of Greater Moncton! You can choose between either our main location, the YMCA Vaughan Harvey (30 War Veterans Ave.) or the YMCA Moncton North (70 Twin Oaks Dr.), depending on the play space you are interested in. Bookings can be done over on our Activities page, and are first come, first served!
| Vaughan Harvey | Moncton North | |
| Description | Youth will have access to the main gym where they can play with lots of fun toys, sports equipment and the always popular bouncy castle! The booking also includes access to our Community Room, which you can decorate to fit your party theme and make it the perfect location for cake, snacks and gifts! | Youth will have access to the amazing indoor splash pad, where they can enjoy splashing around and climbing with the indoor play structure! The booking also includes access to our Community Room, which you can decorate to fit your party theme and make it the perfect location for cake, snacks and gifts! |
| Rooms | Gym [1h] & Community Room [2h] | Splash Pad [1h] & Community Room [2h] |
| Availability | Saturdays | 2:30 pm-4:30 pm | Saturdays and Sundays | 11am-1 pm or 2:30pm-4:30 pm |
| Youth Capacity |
15 |
15 |
| Cost |
YMCA Members: $275 (tax inc.) Non-Members: $295 (tax inc.) |
YMCA Members: $360 (tax inc.) Non-Members: $385 (tax inc.) |
Community Room – North End
Please note:
- Adults who are not members of the YMCA will be required to provide a government-issued photo ID to access the gym during the party. All non-members must have their photo taken and saved in our database before entering our facility.
- The party capacity is for youth, and does not include parents, guardians or chaperones. If you would like to invite more than 15 youth, there is an additional charge per youth.
At the YMCA of Greater Moncton, we believe healthy families are happy families. To help parents achieve their fitness and well-being goals, the Y offers an onsite Childminding program for children ages six months to 12 years of age. Be it a fitness course in the gym, swimming a few laps of the pool, or even just spending time in our lounge enjoying a snack from our Café. Kids can play while you have peace of mind to enjoy our YMCA facility, programs and services!
| Ages | 6 months – 12 years |
| Day & Time | Varies. Please check our current schedule to find all current times this program runs |
| Cost | Bi-Weekly Rate: $22 Hourly Rate: $15 |
| Parent Participation | Must remain in facility |
Golf, for ages 7 – 12
Learn the basics of golf with us through our partnership with First Tee & Golf Canada. This program offers indoor instruction on putting & driving in a safe, controlled environment, and is tailored to fit the needs of youth, no matter their skill level!
Parents/guardians must remain in the facility while their child(ren) participate with this program.
Program availability may vary based on the season, so please be sure to check out our schedule to find out which days this program may be available.
Jr Ultimate Frisbee is a where youth will learn and practice their Ultimate skills, ranging from the basics of throwing to offensive & defensive strategies. Each session will focus on a different aspect of the game, with a drill designed to help participants master that week’s topic. Every session will conclude with all participants breaking up into teams and playing a scrimmage, putting all their skills and abilities they learned into practice within a game setting.
For youth aged 11 – 18 years. Parents/guardians must remain at the field if their child(ren) are 11 years of age.
This is an outdoor summer program, and is subject to be cancelled due to weather if required. Please be sure to check out our schedule to find out which days this program may be available.
Shotokan Karate – a non-contact, simulation-based karate – is a great way to get fit while learning important life skills like self-defence, discipline, and respect for self and others. This program is led by a trained instructors & volunteers, with each class designed to help build your strength, power and speed.
| Kinder Karate | Novice & Above | |
| Ages | 4 – 7 years | 7+ years |
| Cost | $45 | |
| Membership | Required | |
| Grading Fee | $35 (optional) | |
| Uniforms | Uniforms can be purchased through the instructor. While they are not required for the class, uniforms are necessary to be graded for a class. Cost of uniforms are $40 to $60 each, depending on size. | |
Balls, hoops and ride-on toys are just some of the fun activities that little ones can look forward to during this open gym time program. Active play helps develop gross motor skills, strong muscles and healthy hearts, so come join us & make new some friends!
For youth aged 6 months – 5 years. Parents/guardians must remain in the program space while their child(ren) participate with this program.
Program availability may vary based on the season, so please be sure to check out our schedule to find out which days this program is available.
Learn the skills associated with the sport of soccer with us each week as participants take part in drills designed to develop their skills. Each day there will be a different technique to learn before putting that knowledge to use with a scrimmage.
For youth aged 5 – 12 years. Parents/guardians must remain in the facility while their child(ren) participate with this program.
Program availability may vary based on the season, so please be sure to check out our schedule to find out which days this program is available.
Tween Zone is a fun Friday night drop-in for ages 8-12. For only $6 per child, participants enjoy games, gymnasium time, and fun in our swimming pool under the supervision of our amazing YMCA staff.
Tween Zone takes place every Friday from 5:00pm to 9:30pm. Parents must drop off and pick up their child through a sign-in/sign-out process with staff. All participants are required to take a swim test to access our main pool and therapy pool. If they cannot pass the swim test they are able to have fun in our play pool! Participants are responsible for bringing their own towel and swim cap.
When youth have the opportunity to learn a wide range of physical activities, they feel more confident. Through participation in this program, youth can develop new skills through engagement in a variety of sports and games.
For children ages 5 – 12 years. Parents/guardians must remain in the facility while their child(ren) participate with this program.
Program availability may vary based on the season, so please be sure to check out our schedule to find out which days this program is available.
Our YMCA is able to offer two youth courses in collaboration with the Canadian Red Cross – Babysitting & Stay Safe. Dates for the courses will vary, but all available dates can be found over on our Activities page, which can also be used to register your youth for the course.
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Babysitting |
Stay Safe |
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| Description | Participants learn to take care of infants, toddlers, and school-aged children, and about the fun, challenging, and rewarding world of babysitting. They will also learn some basic first aid, childcare, and safety skills. |
Participants learn to be safe when they are without direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or trusted adult, both at home and in their communities. They will also learn some basic first aid and other general safety skills. |
| Ages | 11 – 15 years |
9 – 13 years |
| Time | 9am – 3pm |
9am – 3pm |
| Dates & Location | Varies. (Please check our current schedule to find all current course dates) |
Varies. (Please check our current schedule to find all current course dates ) |
| Youth Capacity | 15 |
15 |
| Cost | YMCA Members: $45 (tax inc)
Non-Members: $75 (tax inc) |
YMCA Members: $45 (tax inc) Non-Members: $75 (tax inc) |
| Additional Information | Please bring a doll or teddy bear with you to the course |
Please note:
- Each course is schedule to include a morning and afternoon break, as well as a 30-minute lunch. Youth are encouraged to bring a lunch, snacks & water bottle with them.
- Each course also comes with a course booklet, which participants will be able to take home with them at the conclusion of the course.
- In order to receive a certification at the end of the course, youth will have to demonstrate various first aid skills, participate in group discussions & activities, show respect to one another, and show a level of maturity throughout each topic discussed.
- At this time, both courses are only available with English instruction, but there are French course booklets available.
If you have any questions regarding our Child & Youth programming, please reach out to our Child & Youth Recreation Coordinator.