We keep your child safe, happy and nurtured during their time with us so that you can concentrate on your busy day. The YMCA programme is designed around three enriching themes - ACTIVE, CREATE & LIFE SKILLS, focused to ensure their time with us brings the best outcome for your child. We keep the screen time to a minimum unless it supports our skills-based activities.
In everyday life where the environment is constantly changing, practising life skills from a young age helps improve the quality of life. Our programme offers kids life skills that will support your child to overcome challenges by applying new and enriched ways of thinking.
Example life skills sessions:
Creativity is intelligence having fun. Every child is given an opportunity through this programme to tap into their creative space boosting their confidence and leaving you overjoyed when they bring their creations back home.
Example creative sessions:
We know how important it is to keep Kiwi kids active. Our programme will support your child to develop a life-long routine of being physically strong, active and attentive.
Sample active sessions:
YMCA North is Aotearoa’s first and only accredited organisation through the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF).
Safeguarding is a fundamental part of our culture and a culture shared with all of our staff, customers and members. To support this we have: