Children & Youth Recreation & Sports

Registration for members opens April 1, 2024

Registration for non-members opens April 4, 2024

Recreation Guide

Movement, Music and Art

NEW! Dance with Leora! Girls Only (3 – 8 years)

This fun and exciting class is a gateway to the world of dance. It inspires creativity, teaches basic ballet techniques, coordination, flexibility and movement, though a variety of combinations and styles. this class is an excellent way to gain self confidence and learn to undertake challenges in a warm and uplifting environment.

3 – 5 years old

Sundays 2:50 PM – 3:35 PM

6 – 8 years old

Sundays 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

May 5, 2024 – June 16, 2024

$95 Annual Members • $112 Non-Members

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Kids Fitness (5 – 7 years)

Love to move? Join Fit for Kids learn the joys of movement and exercise!

Thursdays 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
May 9 ,2024 – June 20, 2024

$84 Annual Members • $99 Non-Members

Winter Extension

Thursdays 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
March 21, 2024 – April 11, 2024
$56 Annual Members • $66 Non-Members

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Tween Fitness (8 – 12 years)

Join Shira in discovering the joys of exercise in this energetic, circuit style class designed for tweens of all fitness levels.

Thursdays 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM
May 9, 2024 – June 20, 2024
$84 Annual Members • $99 Non-Members

Winter Extension

Thursdays 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM
March 21, 2024 – April 11, 2024
$56 Annual Members • $66 Non-Members

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Artistic Adventures (3 – 5 years)

Explore different media from pastels to watercolor, and develop your skills across various art styles from comics to sculpture. Each participant will grow and build on artistic skills in a supportive and nourishing environment. You do not need to already be an expert, just have that creative spark, and join in on the fun. All materials included in fee.

Mondays 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

May 6, 2024 – June 17, 2024

$93 Annual Members • $109 Non-Members

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Artistic Expressions (6 – 9 years)

Explore different media from pastels to watercolor, and develop your skills across various art styles from comics to sculpture. Each participant will grow and build on artistic skills in a supportive and nourishing environment. You do not need to already be an expert, just have that creative spark, and join in on the fun. All materials included in fee.

Sundays 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Mondays 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM

May 5, 2024 – June 17, 2024
$100 Annual Members • $118 Non-Members

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Ballet (3 – 6 years)

Your child will dance and have fun with an emphasis on the foundations of movement and basic ballet steps. A positive nurturing and engaging environment where all kids can develop their skills and connect with their creative energy.

3 – 4 years old
Tuesdays 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

5 – 6 years old
Tuesdays 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM

May 7, 2024 – June 18, 2024

$90 Annual Members • $106 Non-Members

Winter Extension:

3 – 4 years old
Tuesdays 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

5 – 6 years old
Tuesdays 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM

March 19, 2024 – April 9, 2024

$58 Annual Members • $69 Non-Members

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Hip Hop for Kids (3 – 9 years)

Pop it, lock it and hip-hop it! Learn rhythm, body awareness and expression through the body all to fun music!

3 – 4 years old
Tuesdays 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

5 – 6 years old
Tuesdays 5:10 PM – 5:55 PM

7 – 9 years old
Tuesdays 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

May 7, 2024 – June 18, 2024

$90 Annual Members • $106 Non-Members

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Yoga for Kids (3 – 5 years)

Children will be taken on a yoga adventure with Miss Lara! Through storytelling and song, they will learn yoga poses and breathing techniques to help calm their bodies and mind. All in a fun, engaging and warm environment!

Thursdays 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
May 9, 2024 – June 20, 2024
$90 Annual Members • $106 Non-Members

Winter Extension

Thursdays 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
March 14, 2024 – April 11, 2024
$60 Annual Members • $71 Non-Members

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Israeli Folk Dancing

Join us for an evening of culture, tradition, and dance! Open to all ages, this program accepts dancers of all levels! Drop-in option available.

Parking is available at an additional cost for Y members. The member must first be registered for this program before they can purchase the parking.

Wednesdays 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
April 3, 2024 – June 19, 2024

$61.75 Annual Members • $73.06 Non-Members

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Piano Lessons

The Sylvan Adams YMYWHA has a wonderful in-house piano teacher.  Maxim Shatalkin, international award-winning concert pianist, recently moved to Montreal from Ukraine.  He is available to teach beginner, intermediate or advanced piano to 7-year-olds through adults.

6-week sessions

$300 Annual Members • $354 Non-Members

For more information or to book lessons please email Maxim directly at mshatalkin@gmail.com

Sports & Movement

NEW! NHL Street (Hockey) (8 – 14 years)

NHL STREET is designed to provide kids and their families the best of what youth sports can be: having fun, staying active, making friends, and creating great memories. That’s why the NHL is inviting you to join the Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA street hockey league where kids of all skill levels can learn and play. When you join NHL STREET™, you can expect a fast-paced game that teaches teamwork, creativity, and resilience. Created with parents in mind, we’re ensuring the pressure, schedules, and costs typically associated with hockey (and other youth sports) are kept in check. No ice. Limited rules. Unlimited fun. Discover hockey more accessible and affordable than ever before.

10U (8 – 9 years old)

Sundays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

12U (10 – 11 years old)

Sundays 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

14U (12 – 13 years old)

Sundays 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

April 28, 2024 – June 30, 2024

$125 Annual Members • $150 Non-Members

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Basketball (5 – 12 years)

A fun and engaging basketball program designed to develop fundamental skills, sportsmanship and a love of the game of basketball through age and skill appropriate games and drills.

5 – 6 years

Wednesdays 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

Sundays 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM

7 – 9 years

Wednesdays 5:10 PM – 6:10 PM

Sundays 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM

10 – 12 years

Wednesdays 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM

Sundays 11:15 PM – 12:15 PM

May 5, 2024 – June 19, 2024

$84 Annual Members • $99 Non-Members

Winter Extension:

5 – 6 years

Wednesdays 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

7 – 9 years

Wednesdays 5:10 PM – 6:10 PM

10 – 12 years

Wednesdays 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM

March 13, 2024 – April 10, 2024

$68 Annual Members • $80 Non-Members

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J-Force Gymnastics (2.5 – 12 years)

If you love to flip and be active come join J-Force Gymnastics with Jessica Salis, a competitive gymnast and gymnastics coach who will give your kids the time of their life! We do gymnastics in a fun, safe and warm environment and can guarantee that they will improve in their skills. From tumbling with friends to perfecting your balance, gymnastics will be the highlight of their week. Your kids will learn about grit, never giving up, positive attitude, team spirit, and how to shoot for the stars. No matter what level, experienced or not, your kids will learn to flip to new heights with success.

2.5 – 4 years

Wednesdays 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

3 – 5 years

Sundays 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM

5 – 7 years

Wednesdays 5:10 PM – 6:10 PM

6 years +

Sundays 4:40 PM – 5:40 PM

8 years +

Wednesdays 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM

May 5, 2024 – June 19, 2024

$114 Annual Members • $134 Non-Members

Winter Extension:

2.5 – 4 years

Wednesdays 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

3 – 5 years

Sundays 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM

5 – 7 years

Wednesdays 5:10 PM – 6:10 PM

6 years +

Sundays 4:40 PM – 5:40 PM

8 years +

Wednesdays 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM

March 20, 2024 – April 17, 2024
$125 Annual Members • $147 Non-Members

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Karate (3 – 7 years)

Learn the basics of Karate and life skills such as discipline, listening and motivation in this fun, energetic environment!

3 – 4 years

Mondays 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

5 – 7 years

Mondays 5:25 PM – 6:10 PM

May 6, 2024 – June 17, 2024

$90 Annual Members • $106 Non-Members

Winter Extensions

3 – 4 years

Mondays 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

5 – 7 years

Mondays 5:25 PM – 6:10 PM

March 18, 2024 – April 8, 2024

$58 Annual Members • $69 Non-Members

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Krav Maga (8 – 14 years)

Develop confidence, patience, discipline, endurance, strength and the habits of great physical health through Krav Maga. David Shickler is an experienced Black Belt and 1st Dan teacher who creates a positive and engaging mixed-level environment where all can learn the fundamentals of this Israeli self-defense practice.

Mondays 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

May 6, 2024 – June 19, 2024

$75 Annual Members • $87 Non-Members

Winter Extension

Mondays 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

March 18, 2024 – April 15, 2024
$58 Annual Members • $69 Non-Members

(Adult Krav Maga is also available here)

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Teen Wrestling (14 – 17 years)

Develop the fundamentals of Olympic style wrestling in an inter-age, all levels safe and enjoyable atmosphere at the Wrestling Center

Mondays 5:15 PM – 6:30 PM
May 6, 2024 – June 17, 2024

$97 Annual Members • $114 Non-Members

Winter Extension

Mondays 5:15 PM – 6:30 PM
March 18, 2024 – April 8, 2024

$65 Annual Members • $77 Non-Members

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Youth Wrestling (7 – 13 years) – Annual Pass

Youth will develop the fundamentals of Olympic style wrestling in an inter-age, all levels safe and enjoyable atmosphere. With the purchase of the Annual Youth Wrestling pass you can access the Wrestling Club every Sunday the Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA is open for a one-hour lesson with Coach Misha.

Sundays 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
July 2, 2023 – June 30, 2024
$200/4 months Annual Members • $236/4 months Non-Members

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