Children & Youth Recreation & Sports

Recreation Guide

Movement, Music and Art

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.

Spring

Tuesdays 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

Thursdays 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

April 3, 2025 – June 12, 2025

$176 Annual Members • $208 Non-Members

Summer

Wednesdays 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

Thursdays 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

June 25, 2025 – August 14, 2025

$128 Annual Members • $151 Non-Members

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Hip Hop for Kids (3 – 6 years)

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

Spring

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

April 7, 2025 – June 16, 2025

5 – 6 years old

Mondays 5:10 PM – 5:55 PM

April 7, 2025 – June 16, 2025

$112 Annual Members • $132 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

$73.06 +tax Annual Members • $86.98 +tax Non-Members

Spring

April 2, 2025 – June 18, 2025

Summer

July 2, 2025 – September 17, 2025

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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

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

Tuesdays 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

5 – 7 years

Tuesdays 5:25 PM – 6:10 PM

Spring

April 8, 2025 – June 10, 2025

$144 Annual Members • $170 Non-Members

Summer

July 8, 2025 – August 19, 2025

$112 Annual Members • $132 Non-Members

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Multisports with Nicole (3 – 4 years)

A fun and engaging multi-sport fitness class for kids ages 3-4, designed to introduce them to basic movement skills through a variety of activities like running, obstacle courses and circuits. This class helps develop coordination, balance and teamwork in a playful, high-energy environment!

Thursdays 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

June 26, 2025 – August 14, 2025

$160 Annual Members • $189 Non-Members

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Youth Wrestling (7 – 13 years)

Youth will continue to develop Olympic style wrestling in an inter-age, advanced and enjoyable atmosphere. You can either purchase all four seasons to secure your spot year long or register per session.

Please note that registration is by season (Summer, Fall, Winter & Spring)

Spring

Beginner

Sunday 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Advanced

Sunday 8:50 AM – 9:50 AM

April 6, 2025 – June 15, 2025

$126 Annual Members • $149 Non-Members

Summer

Beginner

Sunday 8:50 AM – 9:50 AM

Advanced

Sunday 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

June 29, 2025 – August 24, 2025

$135 Annual Members • $159 Non-Members

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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

Spring

Mondays 5:15 PM – 6:30 PM

April 7, 2025 – June 16, 2025

$160 Annual Members • $189 Non-Members

Summer

Mondays 5:15 PM – 6:30 PM

June 30, 2025 – August 25, 2025

Thursdays 5:15 PM – 6:30 PM

July 2, 2025 – August 27, 2025

$160 Annual Members • $189 Non-Members

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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.

Sundays 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

April 27, 2025 – June 29, 2025

$150 Annual Members • $185 Non-Members

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NEW! Indoor Soccer (5 – 9 years)

Come join us with Indoor Soccer!

5 – 6 years

Mondays 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

7 – 9 years

Mondays 5:05 PM – 6:05 PM

April 7, 2025 – June 16, 2025

$105 Annual Members • $124 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 old

Wednesdays 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

Sundays 4:10 PM – 4:55 PM

5 – 7 years old

Wednesdays 5:10 PM – 6:10 PM

Sundays 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

8+ years old

Wednesdays 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM

Sundays 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

April 2, 2025 – June 15, 2025

$275 Annual Members • $324 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 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

7 – 9 years

Wednesdays 5:25 PM – 6:25 PM

Sundays 10:20 AM – 11:20 AM

10 – 12 years

Wednesdays 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Sundays 11:25 PM – 12:25 PM

April 2, 2025 – June 22, 2025

$160 Annual Members • $189 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.

Tuesdays 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Thursdays 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

April 3, 2025 – June 10, 2025

$171 Annual Members • $202 Non-Members

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