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Preschool Programs at the YMCA-YWCA
Play, Learn and Make New Friends!
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YMCA-YWCA Preschool Programs are convenient, fun, and all included in your child’s preschool membership. We have parent and tot swim lessons, babysitting while you work out, gym programs and much more. All programs are planned and facilitated by experienced staff, who are trained in the principles of healthy child development, and first aid/ cpr. All our preschool programs require that a parent or guardian be in the building.
If you have questions or comments please contact the Y at (519) 824-5150
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Play Care Centre (Parent or Guardian must be a member)
Big Bird Club
Parent's Night Out
Swimming Lessons
Wake up Shake up
Preschool Swim
Family Swim
Licensed Child Care
Fees
Schedule
PLAYCARE
Ages: 0-6 years old (Must be signed in by a parent/guardian who is a Y member)
Times: Monday-Friday 8:30-8:30, Sat. and Sun. 8:15-5:30 (Two hour daily maximum)
Playcare is our babysitting service for children 0-6 years old, for use while parents/ guardians who are members use the facility. Children are provided with age appropriate activities, crafts, songs and stories. Parents are asked to bring diapers and wipes for their children. Please show you and your child’s membership card when you sign in.
BIG BIRD CLUB
Ages: 0-6 years old (Must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)
Times: Monday- Sunday, 10:45-12:00
Location: Main Gym
Crafts, playtime and the opportunity to make friends! Each day, caregivers and their children can participate in activities in the main gym. Create, read or experiment! See what is happening each day in Big Bird Club by checking the member information board or click here for an activities calendar.
WAKE UP/ SHAKE UP
Ages: 3-6 years old (Children can attend on their own)
Times: Monday- Sunday, 9:00-11:00
Location: XYZ
Children participate in arts and crafts, free play, circle and story time in this popular preschool program. Weeks and days are themed, so children learn while they play! This program is great for getting kids ready for preschool or kindergarten.
PRESCHOOL XYZ
Ages: 3-6 years old
Times: Monday to Friday 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Location: XYZ (Children who are signed into playcare at this time, will be brought to the XYZ room by Y staff)
This time slot is set aside everyday for preschoolers to free play in the XYZ room. This interactive entertainment area has a play structure, transversal climbing wall and much more. XYZ will get your preschooler moving and having fun!
YMCA LIL’ DIPPERS (30 mins)
Ages: 18 months to 5 years old
Times: Please register for swimming lessons at member service. See current program schedule for days and times.
A SEVEN level water activity program for preschool-aged children aged 18 months to 5 years of age. The purpose of the program is to introduce preschoolers and the adults who accompany them to YMCA Values and a wide-range of water activities in a safe, fun atmosphere. With no sessions, the Guelph Y will accept swimmers into a registered class at any time. Membership is required to register. We have two streams of Lil’ Dipper programs based on age, they are as followed:
Parent & Dipper (18 MONTHS - 3YRS)
Adult and child comfortable in the water and gains an understanding of safe swimming, child splashes arms and legs, pool area orientation, introduction to floats and comfort putting face in water. PARENT OR GUARDIN MUST ACCOMANY CHILD IN THE WATER
Preschool (4 yrs - 5 yrs)
Introduce preschoolers to a wide-range of water activities in a safe, fun atmosphere. From the basics of blowing bubbles, to Learning front swim, Preschooler is challenged according to there Swim ability. PARTICIPATES WITHOUT THEIR PARENTS
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