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Summer Programs

(Ages 0–6 and their caregivers) Explore, create, imagine, and play in a variety of activities for you and your child. Meet other families through group activities in a comfortable play...

(Ages 5–12) We’re kickin’ it old school this summer at the YMCA! Is your child ready to finally get outside to get their heart pumping, have some carefree laughs with friends and...

(Ages 5–7 & 8–12) Let’s get back to the great outdoors! Our Active Kids rec sessions will help your child reduce stress, get heart healthy and build confidence as our...

(Ages 10–14) Sick of sitting around at home? Us too! Meet up with your friends and your usual ‘super fly’ Y Leaders for some fun in the sun. From beach days to outdoor hikes and ice...

Child Care

Early Learning and Care

Choosing a child care provider is a big decision—you want your baby or toddler to be nurtured and cared for as well as you would do yourself. Our child care programs offer environments that are...

Critical learning takes place in the first six years of a child’s life–learning that requires a nurturing and caring environment. Our Child Care programs provide an environment that helps...

YMCA Preschool programs provide vital learning opportunities for preschool children ages 3–5. We believe strengthening community starts with helping kids reach their potential. With decades of...

Before and After School Care

The YMCA of Okanagan understands how important it is to start the day off right, that’s why we offer Before School Care. Qualified Leaders will help your child start the morning the best way...

YMCA After School Care is the most enriching place for children to be after school. Children will engage in activities that are fun, active and different from what they experience during the school...

Community Initiatives

Community Initiatives

Living in poverty is often linked to an increase in health-related issues in kids, including poor nutrition, obesity, increased behavioural and emotional problems, as well as low academic...

Not every child knows how to swim Many children locally do not have the opportunity to participate in structured swim lessons. There are many reasons for this including whether it is seen as a valued...

We are proud to operate the Young Parent Program at Kelowna Secondary School, in partnership with Central Okanagan Schools. This community program provides parents under the age of 20 with the...

The Nobody’s Perfect parentingprogram is designed to meet the needs of parents who are young, single, socially or geographically isolated, or who have low income or limited formal education...

The Need The YMCA operates preschool and child care programs at 9 locations across Kelowna and West Kelowna and serves over 540 children a day. With one in four children relying on the Y’s...

Career Development Services

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YMCA Connects is designed to enhance your personal development, education, and employment opportunities to move you closer to your career goals. Our free and virtual services are offered as a part of...

Health and Fitness

Group Fitness

Fit for Life 50+

This class is for anyone who wants to build up strength, coordination, and balance in an age friendly environment. Fit for Life 50+ is designed to help keep older adults strong, healthy, and...

Bootcamp

Challenge yourself in a high-intensity circuit workout that uses your own body weight and a variety of fitness equipment to work cardio and inrease your strength while improving your core strength,...

Yoga

This class combines traditional poses, breathing, and basic meditation techniques to reduce stress and increase strength, flexibility and your overall well-being. Various equipment may be used...

Zumba is a cardio class that combines Latin and international music wtih dance moves. Zumba routines incorporate interval training–alternating fast and slow rhythms. This Latin-based dance...

Cardio/Core

This class combines cardio and core strength into one workout.

Gentle Yoga

Gentle and restorative poses will help you achieve physical, mental, and emotional relaxation while calming your nervous system and reducing stress. Mindful movements, breathing, and guided...

Group Strength

This class helps add variety into your total body strength and toning regime. Using a combination of free weights, body weight, exercise balls, bands, BOSUs, multiple training methods, and musical...

Group Strength 50+

This effective and safe fitness program for older adults combines cardio, strength, balance, and flexibility. This class is designed to keep you strong, active and independent both at the gym and in...

Intense Intervals

Based on Tabata Training, Intense Intervals is an interval class with many variations–a set of exercises followed by a shorter set of rest. Intervals are a great way to maximize benefits in the...

Experience a personal training session in a small group setting. This class has a maximum of 4 people, to make sure that each participant gets the attention that they need. This full-body workout is...

Barre

Barre is a unique class that incorporates ballet movements. Improve your posture, increase your flexibility and strengthen your shoulders, legs and core. This class includes the use of light weights....

Strength and Stretch 50+

TRX

Train for function! Focusing on strength and stability, the TRX® Suspension System uses ropes and webbing to leverage gravity and your body weight in a fast, effective total-body workout. You...

TRX Bootcamp

This class is all about variety! You will get a full body workout utilizing different types of equipment including TRX, medicine balls, battle ropes etc. The class will never be the same week to week.

Health Coaching

Our Youth Wellness Coach will show you the ins and outs of a fitness centre and help to make you feel at home in our fitness spaces. This service is mandatory for youth members under 16 but is...

If you haven’t exercised 2–3 times per week consistently for the past 6 months, personal coaching is for you. Our nationally recognized, scientifically proven program will help you start...

New to the facility? Get a basic program or orientation to get you started. Already a motivated exerciser? Refresh your workout with a new basic program.Meet with a Y Wellness Coach for a one hour...

Personal training isn't just for bulking up for fitness competitions. Working with a certified personal trainer, you can create a plan that suits your goals and your lifestyle. YMCA Personal...

You're working hard (or maybe you're ready to work hard) to reach your health and fitness goals. Meet with a YMCA Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN) and find out more about the role of...

Specialty Health Programs

This fitness program is designed specifically for people with mild COPD and other respiratory conditions. Our goal in this program is to help you find the right amount and type of exercise so you can...

At the Y, helping adults experience optimal health as they age is a top priority. Are you over the age of 65, physically inactive and living with a chronic condition? Do you want to learn how to...

Let us guide you towards a stronger and longer life through exercise. Exercise is proven to be one of the most effective and safe ways to prevent and treat many chronic diseases such as heart...

Healthy Hearts is a supervised physical activity program designed to improve and maintain a healthy heart. This program is ideal for anyone who wants to prevent or recover from a cardiac condition....

Did you know that people who are prepared for surgery have better hospital experiences, fewer complications and a smoother recovery; and that maintaining a good level of activity will increase the...

The YMCA would like to invite all older adults to join us in our monthly social. Mingle Mondays is a great opportunity to meet new people, make friends and socialize with others while enjoying a...

This 45-60 minute assessment measures various health indicators that contribute to your overall health and prevent the risk of disease. Tests include blood pressure, cardiovascular health, muscular...

Make lasting lifestyles changes to lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Learn how to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine, and to make sustainable dietary changes. This...

Mental Wellness

Everyone experiences worries and anxiety. The key is to learn how to make sure these don’t get in the way of doing things you care about! The Youth Mindfulness Group offers a free 7-week...

Do you worry a lot about school? Do you worry about making friends or stress about what others think of you? You’re not alone—everyone experiences worries, anxiety and stress. The Teen...

Did you know that physical activity can improve mental health? Studies have shown that regular physical activity can be as effective as medication or cognitive therapy for improving mental health and...

Fitness Certification

Are you passionate about health and fitness? Do you enjoy inspiring others? The YMCA of Okanagan offers Fitness Certification programs to help you reach your goals. Learn to lead, build your skills...

H2O Aquatics

H2O Aquatic Certifications

The Lifesaving Society Bronze Star program helps to prepare 8-12 year old skilled swimmers for success in Bronze Medallion. Candidates are taught about how to make WaterSmart®choices and learn...

Learn the four components of water rescues — judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Students learn self-rescue techniques; defense and release methods; and tows and carries in preparation for...

Challenge yourself with more advanced training including an introduction to safety supervision in aquatic environments. Candidates develop proficiency at performing patient assessments, managing...

This is a comprehensive course covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. Whether you need training for employment or simply want to be prepared to respond to life-threatening emergencies, this...

Learn how to fulfill your role as a professional facilitator of safe, enjoyable aquatics for everyone!Get trained in injury prevention, public education, safety supervision, team work, rescue, and...

The NL Waterpark certification is designed to develop the lifeguarding skills, principles and practices, and the decision-making processes which will assist the lifeguard to provide effective safety...

Share your love of swimming with others! As a leader in the pool, you can play an essential role in helping others learn to swim and improve their health in many ways. You will learn a variety of...

Candidates are trained in aspects of learning as well as various approaches required to teach water rescue, first aid and related aquatic skills. Candidates also learn about long-range/short-term...

H2O Aquatic Fitness

A great workout in the pool with lower impact. Expect to improve your cardio, strength, balance, core stability, and range of motion while protecting your joints. This class is great for beginners or...

Use the water to strengthen weak muscles and bring mobility back to injured or arthritic joints. This class is ideal for people with chronic pain, various health conditions, or those wanting to build...

Shallow water Aquafit is a great way to get fitness benefits and improve your circulation without stressing your joints. By pushing against the resistance of water, you can adapt each session to your...

H2O Pool and Waterpark

H2O has three fun waterslides available for high-speed fun!

Please see waterpark rules for height restrictions and other important information.

Younger kids will love the play area and splash park. A mini slide, spray nozzles and shallow water await!

Warm water and a steady current help you relax in H2O's river run!

Make a splash at H2O's one and three metre diving boards!

Feel like an Olympian and break your endurance record with lanes available in the full 50 metre pool. 

Practice your stroke or just enjoy a swim in our 25 metre pool lanes.

The bulkhead divides our Olympic-size pool in half. It is 50 meters long, so when it is divided there are two 25 meter sections. It's moved on a regular basis to accomodate different programs....

H2O Swim Lessons

Your child will confidently build lifelong water safety skills in our YMCA swim lesson program. Swim lessons are included in your child's membership Members can register in advance of non-members...

Available to any child of any skill level who wants to benefit from personalized one-on-one or small group swimming instruction. Pricing below is for private lessons (one child). For semi private...

This registered program is designed for youth and adults who are new to or lacking confidence in the water. Throughout thelesson set, the instructor will help participants become more confident in...

This registered program is designed for adults who are able to comfortably swim 15-25 M and are looking to learn strokes such as front crawl and back crawl. Throughout the lesson set, the instructor...

This registered program is designed for adults who are comfortable in the water, can comfortably swim 50M and have a basic knowledge of swim strokes such as front and back crawl. Throughout the...

Private and semi-private lessons are available to any youth or adult of any skill level who wants to benefit from personalized one-on-one or small group swimming instruction. Pricing below is for...

Junior lifeguard club provides a great bridge from star level programs into advanced aquatic courses such as Bronze Cross and Bronze Medallion. This program will teach swimmers the building blocks of...

H2O Health & Fitness

H2O Group Fitness

Core - H2O

Tone your abs while improving your core strength through this intense workout.

Fit for Life - H2O

Maintain and improve full body strength, mobility, and balance in a safe environment using chairs for modifications and support. Exercises with various equipment aim to assist daily living and...

Group Strength - H2O

This class helps add variety into your total body strength and toning regime. Using a combination of free weights, body weight, exercise balls, bands, and BOSUs, multiple training methods, and...

Group Strength 50+ - H2O

This effective and safe fitness program for older adults combines cardio, strength, balance, and flexibility. This class is designed to keep you strong, active and independent both at the gym and in...

Small Group Training - H2O

Experience a personal training session in a small group setting. This class has a maximum of 8 people, to make sure that each participant gets the attention that they need. This full-body workout is...

Chair Yoga - H2O

Using a chair for assistance, poses are modified to improve strength, balance and mobility. Other benefits include focusing on mindfulness, posture, and breathing. This class is open to all abilities...

Yoga - H2O

This class combines traditional poses, breathing, and basic meditation techniques to reduce stress, increase strength, flexibility, and your overall well-being. Various equipment may be used (blocks,...

Zumba - H2O

Zumba is a cardio class that combines Latin and international music wtih dance moves. Zumba routines incorporate interval training–alternating fast and slow rhythms. This Latin-based dance...

H2O Health Coaching

If you haven’t exercised 2–3 times per week consistently for the past 6 months, YMCA Personal Coaching is for you. This nationally recognized, scientifically proven program will help you...

New to the facility? Get a basic program or orientation to get you started. Already a motivated exerciser? Refresh your workout with a new basic program.Meet with a Y Wellness Coach for a one hour...

You're working hard (or maybe you're ready to work hard) to reach your health and fitness goals. Meet with a YMCA Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN) and find out more about the role of...

Personal training isn't just for bulking up for fitness competitions. Working with a certified personal trainer, you can create a plan that suits your goals and your lifestyle. YMCA Personal...

H2O Specialty Health Programs

This class is designed specifically for people with mild COPD and other respiratory conditions to exercise in a safe environment with the guidance and supervision of our qualified staff. The focus of...

This class is ideal for anyone who wants to prevent or recover from a cardiac event, or just to improve and maintain a healthy heart. The focus of this class will be to improve aerobic fitness,...

This class is designed specifically for people who are awaiting total hip or knee replacement surgery, or those who have recently had surgery. Individuals who exercise to prepare for surgery have...

We would like to invite all active older adults to join us in our monthly social. Mingle Mondays is a great opportunity to meet new people, make friends and socialize with others while enjoying a...

This 45-60 minute assessment measures various health indicators that contribute to your overall health and prevent the risk of disease. Tests include blood pressure, cardiovascular health, muscular...

Let us guide you towards a stronger and longer life through exercise. Exercise is proven to be one of the most effective and safe ways to prevent and treat many chronic diseases such as heart...

H2O Fitness Certification

Are you passionate about health and fitness? Do you enjoy inspiring others? The YMCA of Okanagan offers Fitness Certification programs to help you reach your goals. Learn to lead, build your skills...

H2O Child, Youth and Family Development

Child Minding

Enjoy a facility workout or swim while yourchildren are cared for by qualified staff and volunteersin a safe and fun environment. We provide supervisedplay with age-appropriate toys, arts &...

Camps

(Ages 5-10) Theme inspired crafts, structured active games, outdoor group challenges and team-building activities help make each week a unique experience. Add in dips in the pool and a fully outdoor...

(Ages 5-10) Excite your child's love for water! Attend aquatic lessons based on the YMCA’s National Swimming Program. Swimmers will be placed in a skill- and stroke-development class...

Programs

In this program we will explore age-appropriate sensory stations, crafts, music, stories and creative play! We will practice turn-taking, sharing and good listening skills — among other social...

This program is just for the guys! We’ll have movie nights, cool science projects, building challenges, swimming and more.

Calling all crafty kids! Get creative by making some impressive artistic masterpieces in this fun Friday night program. Don’t forget your swim gear; we’ll be hitting the pool!

In this program, girls can develop new skills and gain self-esteem—all while building lifelong friendships. This program will include educational opportunities, crafts, and many other fun...

Children love music and they love to move! Your child can explore their imagination, express their creative energy, feel the rhythm and discover all sorts of musical sounds. Join us in this fun...

Join in on the next generation of leaders using hands-on projects to explore this fascinating world. STEM activities focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Don’t forget your swim...

Get your child’s creative juices flowing in this cool hands-on program! Your child will be provided with open-ended opportunities to design and build and can take their own creations home....

Your child will learn traditional karate basics and get the opportunity to train in the newest, most innovative athletic methods to improve their potential. This class will help our students better...

Attention pre-teens! Join this Friday program full of friendly competition and brain twisting challenges! Games Galore is the perfect opportunity to go for gold in a variety of board games or...

Ready for a fun-filled evening? Friday fun night combines water activities, games, and teen-focused themes to create an action-packed evening you won’t want to miss. Come and get creative,...