Child and Youth Development
At the YMCA we want to be there every step of the way through your family’s journey. We are committed to supporting families to living healthy, active lives together which is why we have a variety of options for children through their teen years. Kids and families can exercise, play and socialize together. Whether you want to take up an activity with your child or encourage them to try something new, there are plenty of ways to live healthy together.
Rec Room
At the YMCA, we want to make staying active easy! Our Rec Room is a youth space designed to keep your kids moving while having fun. Bring your family for an afternoon of play or drop off your child to climb the rock wall with our dedicated staff while you focus on your fitness goals.
Rec Room Hours:
Monday & Wednesday – Pre-registration required
8:30a.m.–1:00p.m.
2:45p.m.–7:30p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday – Pre-registration required
8:30a.m.–1:00p.m.
2:45p.m.–7:00p.m.
Saturday – Drop-ins only
9:00a.m.–1:00p.m.
Monday–Friday services must be pre-booked by phone, up to a week in advance.
Phone 250-640-2161 within program hours.
Rec Programs for ages 3-5 years are back!
Tiny Tumblers • Mondays
Tiny Dancers • Wednesdays
11:30a.m.–12:15p.m.
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Register by phone:
250-640-2161
*Please bring indoor shoes
For more information on timeslots available please view our full Child Minding and Rec Schedule here.
If you are unable to make your booked time, please call by 9:00am the day of booking to notify us of your cancellation so that we can contact the next family on the wait list. Failure to notify staff of cancellations results in loss of ability to book services for one week.
Birthday Parties
Join us at the Prince George Family Y to give your child the best birthday ever!
Your child and friends will enjoy a variety of activities and games in our REC Room; including rock climbing, use of play equipment, and face painting. Give your child a birthday they won’t forget!
Party Bookings:
Saturdays • 2:00p.m.–4:00p.m. | 4:30p.m.–6:30p.m.
Sundays • 11:00a.m.–1:00p.m. | 2:00p.m.–4:00p.m.
$250 non-members | $235 members
Groups get an additional 15 minutes of set-up time and 30 minutes clean up time.
Bookings must be made in person at Member Services.
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Grade 6 Initiative
At the YMCA, we want youth to be healthy and engaged in their community which is why we created our Grade 6 Initiative. As a part of our partnership with the 2015 Canada Winter Games, this legacy program provides all Grade 6 students in Prince George a free YMCA membership to provide them a safe place to stay active and to develop healthy habits for years to come.
Children and Youth Programs
YMCA children’s programs build a foundation for physical fitness that will last a lifetime by helping kids get active in a fun, safe setting. Our experienced staff will coach your children through healthy development as they create positive relationships, learn to be healthy and play.
Tiny Tumblers: Mondays • 10:30am-11:45am
Rec Room • Ages 3-5 years
Hop, skip, tumble, and roll. Through exploring movement skills such as a tuck jump, log roll, or bear walk your child will develop balance, coordination, and kinaesthetic awareness.
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Active Artists: Wednesdays • 10:30am-11:45am
Child Minding Room • Ages 3-5 years
Focused on letting kids express their creative energy, this program is designed to help children develop their hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and basic shapes/patterns. Children will engage in hands-on learning through activities such as finger painting, building boats out of popsicle sticks, or even slime experiments!
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Active Free Play: Fridays • 10:30am-11:45am
Rec Room • Ages 3-5 years
With Y facilitators, children will explore equipment in the REC Room to engage in an open way, utilizing gymnastics mats, play structures, and much more!
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Programs must be pre-booked, up to one week in advance. Families can book programs up to a maximum of two timeslots per week, in order to allow others access.
Pre-book by phone by calling 250 640 2161 within the following hours:
Monday-Friday • 9:00am-11:00am | 3:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday-Sunday • 9:00am-11:00am
*If you are unable to make your booked time, please call by 9:00am the day of booking to notify us of your cancellation so that we can contact the next family on the wait list. Failure to notify staff of cancellations results in loss of ability to book services for one week.
We do not have any scheduled drop-in recreation programs at this time.
