Y Kids Academy

According to the 2011 Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card on Physical Activity, Canadian children and youth are sedentary 59% of the time after school.  As part of the National Capital Region YMCA-YWCA’s commitment to children and youth, and with growing concerns around inactivity and poor health, the Y launched the Y Kids Academy. This program represents a major step in increasing opportunities for, and reducing barriers to, physical activity for kids. The Y Kids Academy combines physical activity with healthy living lessons and is available at no cost to kids in the 6th grade.

Healthy Habits Start Early – Y Kids Academy:  Grade 6 Initiative

This fall, the YMCA-YWCA is taking things one step further by inviting ALL local grade six students in the National Capital Region – a priority group of children who generally experience decreasing activity levels – to participate at no cost in the Y Kids Academy. The Academy’s 12 hour program provides kids with instruction on strength training complimented by interactive healthy living lessons to highlight the benefits of being active and making positive, healthy choices.  Once successfully completed, the grade six students will receive a complimentary membership to the Y for one year, so they can stay active and practice their newly learned skills. 

Important Information and Resources:

• Click here to see our Fall and Winter Schedule for 2013-2014
• Click here to see invitation sent to all grade six student's parents
• Click here to read a letter of support from CHEO
• Click here to download a Y Kids Academy Registration Form

Have you graduated from the Y Kids Academy? Stay connected by participating in a Y Kids Academy 2.0 highlighted class or program - check the schedule at your local Y:

New: Y Kids Academy graduates are elegible for 6 training sessions with Bytown Storm Triathalon Club's Storm Troopers. Click here to find out more.

Calling all Volunteers!

Make a positive and lasting impact in the life of a child – become part of something powerful!  We’re looking for a team of committed volunteers to join this exciting program as Academy Leaders .  Please see the volunteer registration form for more information. 

For more information, please contact Ryan Gagnon,  613.237.1320 x 5136 or
yka@ymcaywca.ca