Children & Youth Recreation & Sports

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

Fall 2023 Recreation Guide

Movement, Music and Art

NEW! Art with Jabberwocky (3 – 5 years)

Learn the joys of art and colors with Jabberwocky!

Mondays 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
September 11, 2023 – November 27, 2023
$180 Annual Members • $212 Non-Members

Ballet (3 – 6 years)

Your child will dance and have fun with an emphasis on the foundations of movement and basic ballet steps. A positive nurturing and engaging environment where all kids can develop their skills and connect with their creative energy.

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

5 – 6 years old
Tuesdays 5:10 PM – 5:55 PM

September 12, 2023 – November 14, 2023
$140 Annual Members • $165 Non-Members

Yoga for Kids (3 – 5 years)

Children will be taken on a yoga adventure with Miss Lara! Through storytelling and song, they will learn yoga poses and breathing techniques to help calm their bodies and mind. All in a fun, engaging and warm environment!

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

September 14, 2023 – November 16, 2023
$150 Annual Members • $177 Non-Members

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.

Mondays 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
May 29, 2023 – August 28, 2023
Wednesdays 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
May 10, 2023 – July 26, 2023

$85 Annual Members • $105 Non-Members

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

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

Sundays 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Wednesdays 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

7 – 9 years

Sundays 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM
Wednesdays 5:10 PM – 6:10 PM

10 – 12 years

Sundays 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Wednesdays 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM

September 13, 2023 – December 17, 2023
$130 Annual Members • $153 Non-Members

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

Wednesdays 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

3 – 5 years

Sundays 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM

5 – 7 years

Wednesdays 5:10 PM – 6:10 PM

6 years +

Sundays 4:40 PM – 5:40 PM

8 years +

Wednesdays 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM\

September 13, 2023 – December 17, 2023
$240 Annual Members • $283 Non-Members

Karate (3 – 7 years)

Learn the ABC’s of traditional JKA Shidokan Karate.

Course includes warmups, basics, partner work and stretching.

3 – 4 years

Mondays 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

5 – 7 years

Mondays 5:25 PM – 6:10 PM

September 11, 2023 – November 27, 2023
$140 Annual Members • $165 Non-Members

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.

Mondays 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

September 11, 2023 – November 27, 2023
$130 Annual Members • $153 Non-Members

(Adult Krav Maga is also available here)

Youth Wrestling (7 – 13 years) – Annual Pass

Youth will develop the fundamentals of Olympic style wrestling in an inter-age, all levels safe and enjoyable atmosphere. With the purchase of the Annual Youth Wrestling pass you can access the Wrestling Club every Sunday the Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA is open for a one-hour lesson with Coach Misha.

Sundays 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
July 2, 2023 – June 30, 2024
$200/4 months Annual Members • $236/4 months Non-Members