YMCA BC - Lower Mainland Region

Offers fitness classes, recreational and court sports, a swimming pool, and a strength and cardio centre. Also offers child and youth programs as well as community programs, childminding, swim lessons including aquafit, and martial arts. A membership is required to access most programs and activitie...

Offers fitness and wellness classes, recreational sports, swimming pools, a strength and cardio centre, as well as child, youth, and family programs. Services include drop-in and registered programs for children and youth, community programs, and swim lessons including aquafit. A membership is requi...

Operates day and overnight summer camps including school camps, adult and family camps, and leadership camps for teens, as well as retreats, outdoor education, and rentals. Programming runs year-round. Camp office hours are 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

A free eight-week program for immigrants; mixed group includes youth ages 15 to 30, as well as adults age 19 and older. Program combines fitness and recreational activities with workshops about living and working in Canada. Participants must have permanent resident status, be a convention refugee, o...

Provides support, resources, and referral for child care providers and families. Services for parents include information about child care and the BC Affordable Child Care Benefit, help finding child care, referral to community resources, and educational opportunities. Also offers services to child ...

Provides support, resources, and referral for child care providers and families. Services for parents include information about child care and the BC Affordable Child Care Benefit, help finding child care, referral to community resources, and educational opportunities. Also offers services to child ...

Provides support, resources, and referral for child care providers and families. Services for parents include information about child care and the BC Affordable Child Care Benefit, help finding child care, referral to community resources, and educational opportunities. Also offers services to child ...

Free 10-week course for participants to meet child care professionals currently working in the field, network, strengthen communication skills, and receive individual support with resume writing and/or education planning. Offers optional volunteering placements with child care centres. Participants ...

A free choice-based physical activity, group, and individual coaching program for inactive seniors and older adults in BC. Participants receive tools, skills, and resources to start moving again, including designing a personalized physical activity program with the help of a certified activity coach...

A drop-in family resource program for parents of children up to age five where children can play and make friends while parents network, share parenting strategies, participate in parent education opportunities, and access a toy and resource library. Hours are from 9 am to 12 noon on Mondays, Tuesda...

Free 10-week program to support adults age 19 or older in learning the Discover Canada Study Guide and preparing for the Canadian Citizenship Test. Must be a Permanent Resident or in Canada under CUAET (Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel). Registration is required. Program is offered ...

A free pre-employment program that focuses on employability and life skills for newcomer youth ages 15 to 30 in need of assistance to overcome barriers to work. Program includes skill-building workshops, one-on-one employment coaching, English as a Second Language (ESL) support, and networking oppor...

Provides a free 12-week training program to young adults ages 18 to 29 for jobs in Early Childhood Education; hybrid course is offered in person and online. Participants acquire skills and certification for jobs as Early Childhood Education Assistants for children ages two to five. Includes on-the-j...

Free in-person conversation club for adults to develop their English skills, have conversations, and make connections. Participants must have permanent resident status or be a convention refugee or in Canada under CUAET (Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel). Also accepts Closed Work Pe...

A free, interactive healthy lifestyle program for families in BC with children ages eight to 12. Participants learn how to build healthy habits together as a family engaging in various activities. Topics covered include healthy eating and healthy body image, physical activity, screen time, sleep hyg...

Offers fitness classes, recreation and court sports, and a strength and cardio centre. A membership is required to access most programs and activities; see website for details. Facility hours are 6 am to 9 pm Monday to Friday, and 8 am to 5 pm weekends and holidays.

Offers fitness classes, recreational and court sports, a swimming pool, and a strength and cardio centre. Also offers child and youth programming, community programs, child care, and swim lessons including aquafit. A membership is required to access most programs and activities; see website for deta...

A self-employment training program with industry experts that teach adults age 18 and older how to run a business; in-person, virtual, and outreach services are offered. Participants are coached to translate business concepts into viable business launches through one-on-one coaching, emails, and a L...

A free in-person, 10-week training program for immigrants and other newcomers age 19 and older to become a small business owner. Participants will learn about business plan development and Canadian business practices through one-on-one coaching and group workshops as well as learn about digital lite...

Provides free programs that helps newcomer immigrants individuals and families integrate into life in Canada. Includes weekly conversation clubs, monthly social and educational events, and courses. Participants must be permanent residents. Social and educational events include activities such as loc...

A free, early intervention program for Indigenous teens and young adults experiencing stress and anxiety. Participants learn evidence-based strategies of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and self-compassion. Teen Mind Medicine group is for adolescents ages 13 to 18 and Youth Min...

Offers fitness classes, recreational and court sports, swimming pools, and a strength and cardio centre, as well as programs for all ages. Also offers child, youth, and family programs; child care; and swim lessons including aquafit. Facility hours are 5:30 am to 9:30 pm Monday to Friday, and 7 am t...

A free psychoeducational program for adults age 31 and over who are experiencing stress and mild-to-moderate anxiety. Participants learn evidence-based strategies of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and self-compassion. Program is facilitated by mental health professionals and i...

A free psychoeducational program for teens and young adults who are experiencing mild-to-moderate anxiety or stress. Participants learn evidence-based strategies of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and self-compassion. Y Mind Teen group for adolescents ages 13 to 18 is held in C...

A free program supporting unemployed or underemployed youth ages 17 to 29 who experience stress, anxiety, low mood, or other mental health barriers to obtaining or maintaining employment. Program runs for five weeks with online workshops and training focusing on pre-employment and job readiness skil...

A free program supporting unemployed or underemployed youth ages 17 to 29 who experience stress, anxiety, low mood, or other mental health barriers to obtaining or maintaining employment. Program runs for five weeks with online workshops and training focusing on pre-employment and job readiness skil...

Provides hands-on experience in a real cafe setting learning kitchen skills, and connecting with employers. Training includes one-on-one coaching providing career and life skills training as well as certifications such as First Aid and Super Host. A free, 12-week program with a weekly living allowan...

A central online registry and waitlist for families seeking licensed child care operated by YMCA BC in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, and Sunshine Coast. Options include early years child care centre spaces for infants, toddlers, and children ages three to five as well as preschools for children...

Provides online mindfulness tools, lessons in evidence-based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), tools and strategies to cope with anxiety and stress, self-care, and relaxation exercises. Offers free and low-cost resources. Participants may self-refer; no diagnosis of anxiety needed.

A free program that focuses on employability and life skills for youth ages 15 to 30 in need of assistance to overcome employment barriers. Program runs from one to four weeks, followed by a work experience placement. Includes certifications, a living allowance, and a three-month YMCA membership. Pa...

A free program that focuses on employability and life skills for youth ages 15 to 30 in need of assistance to overcome employment barriers. Program runs from one to four weeks, followed by a work experience placement. Includes certifications, a living allowance, and a three-month YMCA membership. Pa...

Offers a series of free workshops for youth and young adults ages 15 to 24 who are interested in learning about entrepreneurship. Covers a variety of topics including funding and financing, establishing a brand, identifying a target audience, and marketing and social media.