There are several programs that would be of interest to new parents:
Baby and Me
Newborn - 18 months
This half hour program gives you an opportunity to interact with your baby through song, rhyme and finger play!
Splash Time
6 months-5yrs
Little people make waves and play with friends, while becoming comfortable in the water. This is a parent participation class.
Indoor Playtime
1 month - 5 years
Fun & interactive parent and tot play time. Encourage your children to interact with other children in a fun, non-threatening environment.
Childminding
6 weeks-10yrs
Moms and Dads enjoy a healthy workout while your little ones are having fun in the care of qualified staff and volunteers in a safe and secure environment. Our program includes supervised play with age appropriate toys, arts & crafts as well as special care for babies. Check with the YMCA for hours of operation.
And also of note:
The Kelowna Family Y offers families affordable high quality infant, preschool and out-of-school licensed care. For the times you can’t be there yourself, the Y’s well-trained staff can assist your child’s healthy development, giving you peace of mind that your children are safe, secure and happy. Your child will receive individual and personalized attention to learn at their own pace and enjoy experiences that are fun, appropriate and challenging!
Please visit the YMCA-YWCA’s website, www.ymca-ywca.com for more information on the benefits of membership, daycare, and programs and services.
YMCA-YWCA
A community-based, charitable organization, the YMCA-YWCA is dedicated to providing individuals and families with positive experiences to grow healthy in spirit, mind and body. Each year, they serve over 13,000 people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities and in all stages of life, and are accessible to ALL – regardless of financial circumstance. They strive to help people attain good health through a healthy lifestyle and encourage them to get involved in making our communities better place for everyone.
The Y is a place for building relationships and developing a sense of family and friendship. It is a place for your children during their early years, a place for family and friends to play and learn together, a place for your first volunteer or employment experience, and a place for older adults to gain strength and health through their interaction with others. They offer a wide range of programs in health and fitness, childcare, youth and leadership development and employment training.
The Kelowna Branch of the YMCA is located at:
375 Hartman Road
Kelowna, BC V1X 2M9
Tel: 250 491-YMCA (9622)
info@KelownaFamilyY.com www.ymca-ywca.com
