Parents Connect

Welcome to ParentsConnect at the Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA!

At the Y, we support parents by offering fun and engaging programs and activities that both parents and babies will enjoy. After many of our ParentsConnect programs we’ll offer free coffee and a baby-friendly space where parents and babies can relax, share a snack and build new connections.

Receive a 15% discount on any additional programs from the bundle within the season after your first ParentsConnect program registration.

This program is made possible with the generous support of the Jewish Community Foundation.

Parking will be available during the times of the programs for those who are registered.

Registration for Fall 2023 opens for members on August 7 and for non-members on August 10

Sensory play with Jabberwocky

Open the doors to wonderful learning opportunities with Jabberwocky’s sensory bins! With every class, your child will get open ended, mindful and self led exploration. All products are non toxic and made in Montreal.

Tuesdays 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
September 12, 2023 – October 24, 2023
November 7, 2023 – December 19, 2023
$140 Annual Members • $165 Non-Members

Music with Loony Lorny!

Live ukulele music, singing, dancing, shakers and bubbles! Join in on the fun! A wonderful opportunity for growing and bonding for parents with babies (under 3 years old).

Sundays 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
October 15, 2023 – December 17, 2023
$150 Annual Members • $177 Non-Members

Parent and Tot Music

Live ukulele music, singing, dancing, shakers and bubbles! Join in on the fun! A wonderful opportunity for growing and bonding for parents with babies (under 3 years old).

Wednesdays 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
September 13, 2023 – November 15, 2023
$150 Annual Members • $177 Non-Members

Stroller Fit

Stroller fit is open to all fitness levels and women who wish to join should be at least 6+ weeks postpartum. It is a full-body workout including cardio intervals, strength training and core work. Baby will remain in the stroller or baby carrier during the cardio portion (outdoor weather permitting), and can be taken out for the floor portion of the class. This is a fun way to meet new moms, socialize baby and best of all release those endorphins while getting back into shape!

This class will take place outdoors at the Mackenzie-King Park across the street from the Y.

Tuesdays 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
September 12, 2023 – November 14, 2023
$150 Annual Members • $177 Non-Members

Aquababy (2 weeks to 10 months)

Here we teach parents and guardians to coach their infants in the water; as a result, the swimming babies develop emotional stability, deeper sleep, and better feeding. Teaching a newborn to swim is not just a fashionable trend; it is an opportunity to unleash the baby’s potential.

Infants with psychomotor developmental delays benefit the most from the program: the weightless environment restores and normalizes body functions, rhythmical diving accelerates metabolic processes, and the organism goes into “repair mode”. Swimming and water exercise allow infants to: “take a break” from gravity and move freely in the 3D environment; learn to swim and have fun in the water; get exercise therapy; become stronger and more resistant to illnesses.

Parking included!

Mondays 10:00 AM – 10:40 AM & 10:40 AM – 11:25 AM
Thursdays 10:00 AM – 10:40 AM & 10:40 AM – 11:25 AM
September 18, 2023 – November 27, 2023
$260 Annual Members • $306 Non-Members

Baby Swim (6 months to 3 years)

The focus of Baby Swim is to teach parents how to productively swim with their child without the instructor present. Alongside their parents, babies are taught how to improve their swimming abilities so that they can continue to be strong swimmers beyond this course. The goal here is to teach independence, safe and healthy pool habits.

Wednesdays 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM & 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
September 27, 2023 – November 29, 2023
$180 Annual Members • $210 Non-Members

Shabbat for Tots

Everybody loves the sounds and flavours of Shabbat! Shake your tushies, share some snacks and sing Shabbat songs with musician Jon Shrier. Children 3 and under and their caregivers are welcome!

Drop-in available!

Parking included!

Fridays 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
October 13, 2023 – December 15, 2023

This program is made possible with the generous support of the Jewish Community Foundation.