Aquatics
Our YMCA centres of community offer a number of aquatics programs for people of all ages to enjoy. These programs include aquatics fitness programs, swim lessons, parent and tot drop-in and lane swims.
Early Years Child Care
The YMCA Early Years Child Care program consists of over centres located across the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Sunshine Coast. Featuring our Playing to Learn curriculum, our child care centres offer infant, toddler, 3-5 and preschool programs.
Chilliwack Leisure Centres
Operated by YMCA BC, the Cheam Leisure Centre, Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre, and Rotary Pool provide the community of Chilliwack with a wide range of drop-in health, fitness, and aquatics programs and services. These include aquatic centres, cardio areas, gymnasium and weight rooms.
Before and After School Care
Our YMCA Kids Club Before and After School Care program consists of locations across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. This program provides school age children with a safe and engaging environment to spend their time before and after school.
Day Camp
With day camp program locations across the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Sunshine Coast, the YMCA provides kids ages 6 to 12 with healthy, positive camp experiences during the spring and summer breaks from school.
Overnight Camp and Outdoor Education
All overnight summer camp programs take place at YMCA Camp Elphinstone, which is located on BC's picturesque Sunshine Coast. Each summer, thousands of campers connect with others and develop new skills through a wide range of overnight programs.
For an overview of the seasonal positions available and more information about living and working at camp, please see the YMCA Camp Elphinstone Employment Opportunities Handbook.
Food Services and Hospitality
Whether at YMCA Camp Elphinstone or in our Early Years Child Care programs, the YMCA provides valuable food and hospitality services to ensure participants have positive, healthy, and enjoyable experiences.
Health Management
Whether it's young children or older adults, our health management programs support community members to increase their fitness levels and enhance their well-being.
Health and Fitness
Through our wide range of health and fitness programs all members of our YMCA community have the opportunity to stay active and live happier, healthy lives.
Customer Service
Ensuring our members and program participants have the information and support they need to participate in our valuable programs is a top priority for YMCA BC.
Employment and Newcomer Services
Our Employment and Newcomer Services teams help make newcomers feel welcome and support individuals through all aspects of their career journey.
Child and Family Development
The YMCA is committed to helping children and families thrive. Our Child and Family Development programs give families opportunities to spend valuable time together, connect with other families and access valuable information and resources.
Youth Engagement
Youth Engagement is a top priority for the YMCA. We operate a number of youth programs, including mental wellness, mentorship and outdoor education.
Mental Wellness
The YMCA offers Y Mind–a free 7-week program for those experiencing mild-to-moderate anxiety and stress. Participants learn Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness skills which are evidence-based strategies to help manage anxiety. We offer three Y Mind versions for different age groups from teens ages 13+, to youth ages 18+, to adults 31+.
Shared Services
Our YMCA BC Shared Services are departments based out of our head office and include Fund Development, Finance, Marketing & Communications, Human Resources & Recruitment, Payroll, Information Systems and Health & Safety.
Facilities
YMCA BC operates its health, fitness and aquatics programs at the following five centres of community in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley: Robert Lee YMCA (Vancouver); Langara Family YMCA (Vancouver); Tong Louie Family YMCA (Surrey); Bob Chan-Kent Family YMCA and Bettie Allard YMCA (Coquitlam).