Children's Activities and Programs

Ages 0 to 6

Play Care, ages 0 to 6

Drop your baby or preschooler off at Play Care so that you can focus on your workout. Your child will love this social time with other children: reading stories, singing, doing a craft or maybe even taking a nap. This program provides supports such as bottle feeding, diaper changing and helps to support children who are going through separation anxiety. Leave it to the educated staff in this program to support with any of your special needs. *Both the parent and child must be Guelph Y members. Parents must remain in the building once their child is signed into Play Care

Play Care Hours :

Karate, ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 13 

These white belt classes for new students are taught by Mushin Kai International - Japan Martial Arts Centre. Participants will learn basic punches, blocks and kicks, stances and the traditions and etiquette of Karate-Do, which focuses on form, discipline, respect, physical fitness and of course fun! 

Intro to Dance & Movement, ages 3 to 5

Children will learn the beginning stages of dance, rhythm, music and movement through a combination of jazz and ballet. They will build up to a final dance recital for the last class. 

Jr. Scientist

Preschoolers get to be curious and explore science with age appropriate lessons and fun hands-on experiments. Get ready for things to grow, explode and splatter! 

Lego Wedo, ages 5 to 8 years

Learn about robotics with Lego Wedo! Participants will be working with gears, pulleys, motors, and sensors to construct, program, and control robots. Build snapping alligators, race cars and spinning robots and then program them on the laptop with the Lego Wedo Visual drag and drop software. Taught by STEMOTICS. 

Preschool Vibe, ages 3 to 6

Join us for different forms of music and movement facilitated by one of our energetic program staff. 

Parent's Night Out, ages 0 to12

Here is your chance to get out for some adult time while the kids are at the Y having fun. A planned evening of active games, arts and crafts and activities in the Extreme Youth Zone will keep the kids engaged and not wanting to leave. These evenings include a pizza party. Infants are now welcome to be cared for in our Play Care Centre during our Parent's Night Out.

• Infants are now welcome to be cared for in our Play Care Centre during our Parent's Night Out
• Open to non-members
• Dinner vouchers are offered to parents upon registration to East Side Marios and Fionn McCools restaurant

Preschool Play Zone, ages 3 to 6

Enjoy fun games and get creative with our daily craft. Also, enjoy the two-level play structure in the Extreme Youth Zone.

Preschool Active, ages 3 to 6

Try a new sport including soccer, basketball and floor hockey or play an active game. Learn new skills and have fun.

Wake Up Shake Up, ages 3-6

Arts and crafts, circle time, story time and free play. This program is perfect for those getting ready to start school.

Wiggles and Giggles, ages 0-6

Ride, slide, move and explore at our kid friendly play zone down in the main gym. This program is offered every day of the week. A great opportunity to play with your little one's in an open, interactive space that supports movement and motion. *Parents/guardians must attend this program with their child.

Ages 6 to 12

Dance, ages 6 to 8 years 

Youth will explore a variety of dance techniques, music and movement through a combination of jazz and ballet.They will build up to a final dance recital for the last class. Come and learn a love for dance and music!  

Karate, ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 13 

These white belt classes for new students are taught by Mushin Kai International - Japan Martial Arts Centre. Participants will learn basic punches, blocks and kicks, stances and the traditions and etiquette of Karate-Do, which focuses on form, discipline, respect, physical fitness and of course fun! 

Glee Club 

Singing, drama, music and dance.

Jr. Chef

Create, cook and taste your creations each week. Take home these recipes and try them with your family.

Lego Mindstorms, ages 9 to 14 years 

Using hands-on robotics, youth will be introduced to coding, looping, and flow control, as they use drag and drop software along with technical Lego kits. Participants will design and build programmable robots using motors, sensors, gears, wheels, axles and more. They will learn and interpret two dimensional drawings to create three-dimensional models and build, test, troubleshoot and revise designs to improve robot performance. Taught by STEMOTICS. 

Sr. Scientist 

This program allows for interactive learning while youth participate in hands-on science experiments. Youth will get to learn, design, and create their own fun science experiement using a variety of materials. Get ready for things to grow, explode, and splatter! 

Team Extreme

Games played in teams only. Staff will encourage strong team building. Games include dodgeball, capture the flag, ball hockey and more.

Youth Active

Active gym games and sports.

Youth Basketball

Skills, drills made fun with non-competitive scrimmages.

Youth Challenge

Challenge yourself through fitness-based, team-based and individual-based games that encourage confidence building.

Youth Creative

Get ready to express your creative side with a variety of fun arts and crafts! 

Youth Drumming

Feel the beat and move to the music while using the exercise ball like a drum.

Youth Floor Hockey

Skills, drills made fun with non-competetive scrimmages.

Youth Fun

Be creative, be challenged, be a part of a team and have fun. Drop into the Extreme Youth Zone (XYZ) to enjoy the climbing wall and two level play structure while making new friends. Check out our monthly schedule for theme days, activities, and special events! 

Youth Games

Active group games to get you moving.

 Ages 6 to 9

Basketball, ages 6 to 9

Learn to dribble, pass and shoot through skills drills and non-competitive scrimmages.

Floor Hockey, ages 6-9

Join us for hockey in the main gym. Youth will improve their skills through fun drills and friendly scrimmages.

Youth Dodgeball, ages 6 to 9

Different variations of the classic game that will keep you active.  

Ages 10 to 12