Registered Programs
Registered programs focus on building skills, confidence and fitness over successive weeks with a Certified YMCA Instructor. Learn and practise all of the elements needed to enjoy and improve a sport or activity by committing to a regular and recurring sessions. Each time there will be a warm-up, some skill building, time to practise and apply new skills and individual coaching to improve proficiency.
Child Minding
YMCA Child Minding makes it possible for families with babies or young children to come to the YMCA of Oakville. We care for young children in a safe, welcoming play space while parents or caregivers work out at the Y.
Ages: 3 months to 3 years
Fee: $5 for each child (Registration required at the front desk)
Digital Art Lessons
Embark on a creative journey with our Digital Art Lessons designed to inspire and cultivate a love for the arts. In a safe, enjoyable, and inclusive environment, participants aged 8-12 and 13-17 will explore 2D/3D Graphics, Video Games, and more. Sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Ages: 8-12 and 13-17 years
All equipment (state of the art) provided for use (iPad Air, Apple Pencil 2.0, Procreate Art App). The teacher will be providing instruction and activities. Participants will receive a digital copy of their work, as well as the Canvas timelapse of their process.
Contact Jonny at [email protected] for details.
Jiu-Jitsu is many things to many individuals. It is self defence, and a recreational activity for both young and old who wish to practise the art for personal enjoyment and security. If one wishes to become involved in the art known as Jiu-Jitsu it will benefit in numerous ways: Increased Focus, Street Defence, Flexibility, Physical Fitness, Self Confidence, Self-Discipline, Pure enjoyment.
The Taekwondo recreational program is designed specifically for youth ages 7 years and up as well as adults. The focus is to instill confidence, self-discipline and self-esteem through the teaching of Taekwondo by providing a positive, fun and friendly environment.
Y Bball Skills
Participants will develop the fundamental skills of basketball, including dribbling, passing, shooting and defense strategy, to combine their play in full court games. YMCA instructors will educate players about rules and etiquette while encouraging teamwork and fitness competencies needed to play the sport.
Ages: 6+ years
Fee:
$50 for 12 sessions for members
$120 for 12 sessions for non-members
*Financial assistance available
Y Soccer Skills
Participants will develop the fundamental skills of soccer, including dribbling, passing, shooting and defense strategy, to combine their play in games. YMCA instructors will educate players about rules and etiquette while encouraging teamwork and fitness competencies needed to play the sport.
Ages: 3-14 years
Fee:
$50 for 12 sessions for members
$120 for 12 sessions for non-members
*Financial assistance available
Y Volleyball Skills
Participants will learn fundamental skills such as: serving, passing, setting, spiking, court awareness and strategy, and will apply these skills in fun games. YMCA instructors will teach players about rules and etiquette while encouraging teamwork and building the fitness needed to play the sport.
Ages: 6+ years
Fee:
$50 for 12 sessions for members
$120 for 12 sessions for non-members
*Financial assistance available
For a full list of drop-in sports and recreation offerings at the YMCA of Oakville, check our programs schedule.