
Y Winnipeg supports healthy families with a range of fun activities for every stage. Whether you have little ones, teens, or a multi-generational household, everyone can find an activity. From drop-ins to registered programs, playtime to game time, check out the options!
Kids' Programs

Swimming Lessons
Swimming is an essential skill that the Y has been teaching for over 90 years! Membership required. An additional fee applies.

Registered Kid's Programs
From gymnastics and karate to basketball and kids' gym programs, we offer a range of options included in your membership.

Drop-in Activities (Ages 6-12)
For flexible sports and fun, check out drop-in activities for youth. Find times in your Branch Schedules.
Family Drop-in Programs

Preschool Play (0 – 5 yrs)
Bring your kids to play in our gyms. Inflatable bouncers, obstacle course and preschool toys will be available at designated drop-in times.

Family Fun Times (6 – 12 yrs)
Sundays are for family fun time! Enjoy the bouncers, obstacle course, and shooting hoops in our lowered baskets or enjoy recreational swim!

Kid’s Corner (6 – 12 yrs)
A new activity each week plus time for kids to pick from a mix of activities, such as board games, crafts, building blocks, puzzles, books and more!
Other Family Fun

Recreational Swim
Kids of all ages love pool time. Visit our West Portage or South branches for fun on our water slides.

Kid Zones
Little ones will enjoy indoor play structures at suburban branches from 8am-8pm on weekdays and 8am-7pm on weekends

Bigger Fun
Older kids will love a game of foosball or air hockey even ping pong at select branches!

Teens & Up
From basketball to badminton, soccer to pickleball, dodgeball to floor hockey - play together in our open gyms.
Preparing for a Future of Fitness
Starting off right can help kids build healthy habits for a lifetime. Kids as young as 9 who’ve had a Youth Fitness Orientation with a parent may use the fitness centre with that parent. Youth can also book a FitMe Youth session along with a parent to get a balanced, safe exercise routine recommended by our fitness staff.
Beyond Summer Camp
At the Y, we offer day camps at our Elmwood-Kildonan, South and West Portage branches for spring, winter and summer break times. Members and non-members alike can keep kids active and engaged when school is out!
Babysitting Services
Babysitting is offered at a flat rate of $5 per child for both member and non-member families. Enjoy care for up to three hours for children 3 months to 12 years old while using the facility. Kids will have fun playing while you exercise, and parents can enjoy peace of mind knowing their children are in a safe environment. Our well-trained staff, volunteers and supervisors are certified in First Aid and CPR.
Drop-ins welcome (space permitting) or Register online.
Birthday Parties
Book a Saturday or Sunday afternoon party for:
- Two hours time slots at our Elmwood-Kildonan, South or West Portage branches
- Private time on the inflatable bouncer
- Gym time with assorted equipment such as basketball, floor hockey, badminton – you choose!
- Private party room with clean-up
- Y Winnipeg Party host to greet guests and assist with set up and clean up
Members: $150 Non-members: $180
Not Yet Members?
Youth and adults can still visit and enjoy our fitness facilities and aquatic centres, including drop-in classes when paying a drop-in fee. Child drop-ins may attend with an adult member. Find family options, from membership to drop-in rates and choose the option that works for you!