Our staff will get youth moving and grooving in the gym playing different games and sports with an emphasis on good sportsmanship. Activities vary week to week.

Our staff will get youth moving in the Fitness Centre with a variety of age-appropriate exercises and activities. Activities vary week to week.

Designed for casual to competitive teen athletes, join members from Owen Sound Swimming for this program focusing on general body athletic strength. Mobility and stretching components are included with each class.

Spend family time being active at the Y! This open playtime is packed with fun. Preschool climbers, a variety of bikes, balls and other engaging toys set the stage for active play and big smiles. It’s the perfect way to burn energy, build skills, and make memories. Children must be accompanied and actively supervised by an adult at all times.

Come to our Stay ‘n’ Play Room for some play time with your child(ren) in a safe and secure setting.  There will be crafts, toys, puzzles, colouring, and more! This program requires parent attendance and supervision.

Fun for kids, convenient for parents. While you focus on your workout or support another child at swim lessons, your little one can stay active and engaged in Fun Zone. With plenty of toys, games, and stories to enjoy, it’s a great way for kids to play, explore, and make new friends, all in a safe, supervised space.
Parents must remain in the building during their child’s visit.

Meet your friends at the Y on Friday nights for sports, crafts and games. Youth ages 8-12 will also enjoy a swim (4-7 year olds and those who do not pass the swim test will get all their energy out in the gym before heading home to bed). Participants will be separated into age categories during the program.

This popular program is included with a YMCA membership and often fills up quickly. Public participants are welcome, space permitting, with a drop-in fee payable at the Welcome Desk. Program requires parent to sign youth in and out.

Participants must be signed in by 6:15 p.m.

Kung Fu is a practical, traditional form of martial arts that not only educates an efficient style of self defense but also history, philosophy and ethics. Join us in learning the basics of this art form from SiFu, Trevor Uitvlugt. Registration is required per session. 

Participants learn basic skills like dribbling, passing, trapping, and shooting, as well as develop an understanding of the game’s rules and teamwork. These skills are best introduced through fun, age-appropriate drills, agility challenges, games, focusing on building a strong foundation of ball control and movement. Registration is required per session. 

Participants will learn the foundation of physical literacy, develop fundamental movement skills (like running, jumping, throwing, and catching), gain confidence and motivation to be active, and the knowledge and understanding of how and why to move. This early focus builds the confidence, competence, and enthusiasm needed for a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity and participation in sports, games, and active play. Registration is required per session. 

12-15yrs, FREE for members, register on ACTIVE Net

This program runs in 3-week, 6-class sessions. Participants are required to attend Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday classes. The program teaches teens how to exercise effectively using equipment, free weights and body weight.  Receive guidance from staff on how to begin or improve your workout.

Tiny Tales and Crafts is a fun, interactive preschool program where children enjoy one or two stories each week, followed by creative crafts and activities inspired by the books. Each class encourages early literacy, imagination, creativity, and social-emotional learning through engaging, age-appropriate activities. Registration required weekly.