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Facility & Policies

No. The facility is open for drop-in use by members and the public who purchase a day pass. 
You are not limited in your number of visits per day or per week. Come see us as much as you like and crush your wellness goals!

We ask this in line with YMCA Canada Child Protection Polices.

Don’t have your I.D. on you? No problem, we will try all possible options to serve you, including accepting pictures of your I.D on your phone!

If you have a picture on file from a previous visit, you just need to verify your address and Date of Birth on your next visit! Ask a Membership Attendant to load a picture on your profile as a back up to your I.D.

  • Children 8 and older are able to access the facility by themselves.
  • The Fitness Floor has specific age restrictions to access the floor by yourself:
  • Youth ages 13 – 15 can access the floor once they have completed a fitness floor orientation. Fitness floor orientations can be booked at our fitness desk.
  • Persons ages 16+ can access the floor without an orientation.

Yes, facility tours are available. Please inquire at any YMCA membership desk. 

Yes. You may bring a lock from home or purchase one from one of our vending machines.

Under the “Schedules” tab, select the area you are planning on visiting.

From there, you will be able to see all the options for the day and up to two weeks in advance. 

We sure do!

Information and booking for facility rentals can be found HERE.

Information and booking for birthday parties can be found HERE.

Memberships & Day Passes

Yes! Through our Shape Your Future Campaign, the Lethbridge YMCA raises funds to provide people in the community the opportunity to access our facility and programs at a subsidized rate.

For more information on the Assisted Membership program, check out https://lethbridgeymca.ca/assisted-memberships/

To join us in person visit our membership services desk.

To join us online visit: https://lethbridgeymca.ca/memberships/

For assisted membership options visit: https://lethbridgeymca.ca/assisted-memberships/

Our membership is a continuous monthly membership. When you sign up, you pay the prorated amount for the remainder of the month you signed up in which will set your bill date to the first of the month.

As our memberships are continuous monthly memberships, we require a method of payment on file for all memberships upon sign up. If you would like, you are able to pay your membership dues in advance before the automatic billing done on the 1st, however we still require the payment method in case the dues are not paid before the scheduled bill. 

You can put your membership on hold for up to two months. During the hold, you will not be billed nor will you have access to the facility. A hold can be placed on your account up until the 20th of the month before your next bill date.

You can place a hold on your membership by calling the Cor Van Raay YMCA at 403-942-5757, using our online hold/cancellation form HERE, or visiting us at the membership desk. 

Our membership hold/cancellation form can be found HERE. Please submit this form and we will take care of the rest and hope to see you soon!

As per our membership agreement, we ask that you submit your hold/ cancellation form prior to the 20th of the month before your next bill date (always on the 1st of the month).

A day pass will give you access to: the aquatic center, sport fieldhouse, fitness center, rec room, indoor play room, fitness classes, and drop-in programs.
 
Your day-pass is good to use for the whole day, which means you can leave and come back later in the same day as well!

Four day passes are equal to the cost of a monthly membership.

It is beneficial for you to get a membership if you’re dropping-in more than four times per month!

Licensed Programs

No.

Developed in 2001 by a team of childcare experts at the YMCA of Greater Toronto, our YMCA Playing to Learn™ curriculum prepares children ages 0-6 for school and life-long achievement by nurturing their curiosity and development in the most natural way possible…through play! 

An integral part of all licensed YMCA early learning childcare across Canada since 2007, YMCA Playing to Learn™ aligns with all provincial early learning frameworks adopted to date and is based on research and evidence that shows play is the most effective way that children learn and gain new skills. 

There is a one-time registration fee of $50 per family due once your family has confirmed with our licensed programs. 

Yes. You can learn more about subsidy here: https://www.alberta.ca/child-care-subsidy.aspx#jumplinks-1

Child Care

We offer Child Care at 3 locations throughout Lethbridge.

Downtown:
YMCA Round Street Early Learning & Child Care Centre

South Side:
YMCA Redwood Child Care Centre

West Side:
YMCA Crossings Child Care Centre

All of our Child Care Centres are currently at maximum capacity.

Our waitlist for all centres is closed as it currently exceeds one year. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Crossings:
19 months – not yet attending kindergarten 

Redwood:
12 months – kindergarten age 

Round Street 
12 months – kindergarten age 

Fees are after Government Grant Funding and Government Childcare Subsidy has been applied, if eligible. 

Full time care rates:

  • $456.80 for ages 12 months -18 months 
  • $520.00 for ages 19 months -3 years 
  • $538.80 for ages 3 years – not yet attending kindergarten 
  • $271.00 for kindergarten aged children at Redwood and Round Street 

Part Time Care Rates:

  • $197.50 for ages 12 months -18 months 
  • $260.00 for ages 19 months -3 years 
  • $290.00 for ages 3 years – not yet attending kindergarten 
  • $290.00 for kindergarten aged children at Redwood and Round Street

Yes! Lunch and snacks are provided at all of our childcare centres. 

Crossings – 7:15am-5:15pm 

Redwood – 6:45am-5:30pm 

Round Street – 7:15am-5:15pm 

Child Care Centres are closed for Statutory Holidays and YMCA staff professional development days which will be provided on a calendar to families. 

Before & After School Care

Before and After School Care is operated out of the Cor Van Raay YMCA at Cavendish Farms Centre on the West Side of Lethbridge.

Our BASC programs are currently at maximum capacity.

Our waitlist for all centres is closed as it currently exceeds one year. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Kindergarten to grade 6. 

Fees are before Government Grant Funding and Government Childcare Subsidy has been applied, if eligible. 

BASC- Entire School Year Registration 

  • $741.60/month for kindergarten 
  • $225/month for Grade 1-6 Before-Only (Does not include School Closure Days) 
  • $500/month for Grade 1-6 After-Only Care 
  • $550/month for Grade 1-6 Before & After School Care 

Children will receive morning and afternoon snack,

Children are always welcome to bring their own food. 

6:45am – 6:00pm.

Yes, there will be care available for PD days and school breaks (including half days) but closed for Statutory Holidays and YMCA staff professional development days which will be provided on a calendar to families. 

There will also be care available for summer months, and families will have the opportunity to register for this in the spring.

Preschool

Preschool is operated out of the Cor Van Raay YMCA at the Cavendish Farms Centre on the West Side of Lethbridge.

All of our Preschool programs are currently at maximum capacity.

Our waitlist for all centres is closed as it currently exceeds one year. We apologize for any inconvenience.

3 years to not yet attending kindergarten (Have never attended an Alberta Education approved Preschool or Kindergarten).

Fees are before Government Grant Funding and Government Childcare Subsidy has been applied, if eligible. 

Preschool Fee: $309/ month 

No, Children are asked to bring their own snacks.

Pre-School AM- 8:45am-11:15am (Monday-Thursday) 

Pre-School PM- 12:45pm-3:15pm (Monday-Thursday) 

Preschool care is not available for PD days and school breaks.

We will also be closed for Statutory Holidays and YMCA staff professional development days which will be provided on a calendar to families. 

Community Programs

Child Minding

Child Minding is a service for members and participants who require short term care for their children while they are using the facility for their health and fitness goals.

The Child Minding room is available to members, non-members, and day pass users.

Child Minding is included in your membership.

For day pass/drop in clients it is $5 an hour per child.

Yes, when you arrive in Child Minding, you will be checked in by our staff.

Our Child Minding is located on the lower floor, right next to our to the Rec Room, closer to the North entrance.

Parents/guardians are to provide diapers, wipes and snacks that their child may require.

Personal belongings are to be labeled and picked up each day.

Due to the potential for serious allergic reactions, nuts and nut products are not allowed in the Child-Minding area.

Yes, there is block booking available for members. The forms will be available in our Child Minding room two weeks before the session starts and you can hand them in the Monday of the week before. 

  • Member can block book for two children in their families.
  • Block booking is for the whole session (Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall), if you don’t want to commit for the whole session that is fine, but you will not be able to block book again until the next session and will have to do drop in.
  • You may pre-book for two hours spots, you may choose either the morning shift or the evening shift.
  • You may block book for three days a week and then can do as many drop ins as they would like for the rest of the week.
Early Years Guided Play

Play based activities for children age 3-7 and parents/guardians to do together with a YMCA staff guiding them.

This program is to provide more for parents/guardian to do at the YMCA with their young children.

Early Years Guided Play is available to members, non-members, and day pass users.

Early Years Guided Play is a free program.

Yes, when you arrive at Early Years Guided Play you will be checked in by our staff.

Early Years Guided Play is located in our Child Minding room located on the lower floor, right next to our to the Rec Room, closer to the North entrance.

All activity supplies will be provided for the activities

Family Play

Join us Tuesday & Thursday 9-11 and Saturday 8-10:30 for our drop in Child and Family for planned activities as well as open ended play.

Please view our schedule to see which fieldhouse court Family Play is being held in: https://lethbridgeymca.ca/classes/37/

All families are welcome.

Access to Family Play is included in your membership or in your daily drop in fee.

Please view our schedule to see which fieldhouse court Family Play is being held in: https://lethbridgeymca.ca/classes/37/

Children ages 7 and under require supervision by a guardian aged 16+.

Indoor Play Space

Children ages 0-12 are welcome! Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a guardian (16+)

Access to the Indoor Play Space is included in your child’s membership or day pass.

Yes, when you arrive in Indoor Play you will be checked in by our staff.

Our Indoor Play Room is right next to our North Entrance.

Our Indoor Play Room includes:

  • a built in slide for younger children
  • a large climbing structure with large enclosed slide for older children
  • low rock climbing wall (Bouldering)
  • various toys and loose parts equipment available to borrow
  • lots of safe space for running and active play

Please bring socks, as our space is to be used without shoes.

Bouncy Castles

Families are welcome! There is a minimum and maximum height.

Participants need to be a min height of 34″ and a max of 60″.

Access to the Bouncy Castles is included in your membership or in your daily drop in fee.

Please view our schedule to see which fieldhouse court the Bouncy Castles are set up in: https://lethbridgeymca.ca/classes/37/

8 Participants.

No.

No shoes are allowed on the Bouncy Castles.

Socks are required.

Children ages 7 and under require supervision by a guardian aged 16+.

Weekly Summer Camps

Ages 5-12

Follow this link here. https://lethbridgeymca.ca/programs/111/summer-pd-day-camps/?locations=19

A full day camp lasts from 8:00am-4:30pm each day listed with pre-care being at 7:30am and post-care lasting until 5:30pm.

$200.00/member/week and $230.00/visitor/week

This will be in a weekly email sent out the week before your camper visits the YMCA.

You may call 403-942-5757, and let them know to “radio Matt L with the information”

Please provide Matt L at least 24 hr notice of any irregularities in time. He can be reach via email at [email protected]

At the YMCA of Lethbridge, we want every camper to have a fun and safe time with us. We expect all campers to behave in a way that makes everyone feel comfortable and secure, treating each other with fairness and respect. Good sportsmanship is encouraged to create a positive atmosphere throughout the camp.

We have a strict zero-tolerance policy for derogatory comments, bullying, or any form of violence. While we understand that everyone has their off days, severe misbehavior will not be taken lightly.

Our camp leaders and senior supervisor may issue strikes for any misconduct. Here’s how it works:

1st Strike: The camper receives a verbal warning, outlining the inappropriate behavior and what is expected of them moving forward.

2nd Strike: The camper’s guardian will be notified of the situation, and the camper will receive another verbal warning. The camper must agree to adhere to the rules and proper behavior to continue in the camp.

3rd Strike: The camper will be sent home, and no refund will be given. Whether the camper can return to the camp will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

Please note that the YMCA of Lethbridge has a strict no-violence and no-bullying policy to ensure the safety of all participants. Any physical misconduct will result in immediate removal from the program with no refund. The YMCA of Lethbridge reserves the right to refuse further participation of any individual due to inappropriate behavior towards other campers or leaders. This removal will be noted in the individual’s file and may affect registrations in other camps or programs.

Aquatics

To ride the Flowrider, you must first fill out or have a parent fill out the waiver.

A copy of the waiver can be found HERE.

Once you have the waiver signed, you will be given a wristband from the Lifeguard station or the membership desk.

You must be 42” to ride on your knees and 49” to ride standing.

Use of the Flow Rider is included in your drop in pass or membership.

The schedule for the FlowRider can be found here: https://lethbridgeymca.ca/classes/39/

You are welcome to come in and swim at any time that the facility is open, however, the hours for the Flow Rider and waterslides may vary, so be sure to check the aquatics schedule. 

Check the aquatics schedule here: https://lethbridgeymca.ca/classes/39/

Swimming Lessons

No, the YMCA of Lethbridge provides programming for the whole community not just its members.

  1. Proceed to lethbridgeymca.ca.
  2. Click ‘Join Us’ on the top right of the page.
  3. Click ‘Memberships & Day Rates’
  4. Scroll down, under the map click ‘Cor Van Raay YMCA’
  5. Scroll down to visitor, click the arrow beside FREE.
  6. On the far right of the page enter and confirm your email under ‘I have NEVER been a member’
  7. Proceed to complete the sign in process, enter all participants that you want to register for lessons.

OR

              Call our Membership Team at 403-942-5757 for assistance.

We offer free level assessments, please contact our Aquatic Programs Coordinator, [email protected].

Starting January 8, lessons will sign in through the door on the left side of the Membership desk.

  1. Remove shoes and present your government issued ID to staff to sign your child in.
  2. Proceed to the charngeroom and get ready for lessons, leave your belongings in a locker. Remember to bring a lock.
  3. Wait for your instructor out of the pool, at the assigned lesson spot.
  4. After lesson is complete Instructor will bring class to the designated sign out spot.
  5. Please present your government issued photo ID and sign out your child.

Mondays and Tuesdays 4:30-6:30, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30-7:30 and Saturdays 9:00-11:00am.

Public Swim during this time will be limited to the 25 m Training Pool, three lanes wide. During this time the diving board and rock-climbing wall will be available. Max capacity during this time will be 40 Public Swimmers.

We are happy to announce that seating has been installed on the pool deck so guardians can watch lessons. We kindly that you don’t eat in this area as this can contaminate the pool and possibly cause a closure.

Shoes carry dirt and bacteria on to the pool deck, which will enter the pool water from other users. This contamination can create a harmful bacteria that may close the pool to remedy.

Fitness

13 with a fitness center orientation, 16 + without.

 Yes! Our fitness staff are here to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Ask for an orientation or a free tour of our fitness amenities at our fitness desk, or call 403-942-5757 to book your appointment today!

For our full list of fitness offerings visit: https://lethbridgeymca.ca/fitness/

Yes we are asking people to register for classes at this time. 

Please view our fitness schedule to see available classes and register: https://lethbridgeymca.ca/classes/30/

If you cannot make it to a fitness class it is appreciated if you can cancel to allow room for other members to attend.

Go to your email for registration and it will prompt you how to cancel. 

Yes children can be on the track if supervised by someone 16+.

Visit the following link to see our full roster of trainers and certifications for each: https://lethbridgeymca.ca/personal-training/

Fieldhouse & Sport

Enter the fieldhouse and find the nearest staff. They will be able to get you the gear you need.

The following equipment can be signed out:

  • basketballs
  • soccer balls
  • agility cones
  • pickleball rackets
  • badminton rackets
  • volleyballs
  • children’s toys

We offer courts set up for the following sports which alternate on a daily basis:

  • basketball
  • pickleball
  • soccer
  • badminton
  • volleyball
  • free play
  • family time

You can find the fieldhouse schedule here: https://lethbridgeymca.ca/classes/37/

Yes you may, so long as it’s equipment for a sport that we offer within the fieldhouse.

Adult Sport Leagues

Adult Sport League registration can be found at: https://lethbridgeymca.ca/programs/25/adult-sport-leagues/?locations=19

Our current available sport leagues can be found here: https://lethbridgeymca.ca/programs/25/adult-sport-leagues/?locations=19

Each individual playing in the league must sign up regardless if they are on a team or not.

Youth Sport Programs

Our youth sports programs include:

  • Badminton
  • Multi-Sport
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Indoor Soccer

Registration can be found at: https://lethbridgeymca.ca/programs/20/youth-family-sport-programs/?locations=19

Age groups are typically split up by 2 years, a currently run for those aged 6-15 years.

Rentals & Birthday Parties

To book a pool birthday party visit: https://lethbridgeymca.ca/programs/121?locations=19

To book a fieldhouse or indoor play birthday party visit: https://lethbridgeymca.ca/programs/124?locations=19

Multipurpose rooms and gymnasium spaces can be rented at: https://lethbridgeymca.ca/facility-rentals/

Groups of 16 or more must book a minimum of 7 days in advance to ensure adequate staffing and space availability. Please contact [email protected] for more information about group bookings.

A minimum of 7-days notice is required for all group booking / rental / and birthday requests to ensure adequate staffing and space availability.

Cancellation of a group booking / rental / birthday with 7 days notice or more is eligible for 100% refund. Within 7 days may receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received within 48 hours may not be eligible for a refund, unless under extenuating circumstances.

There are no food restrictions for our multipurpose rooms.

For decorations, please ensure there will be no damage left by wall hangers, etc.

Tables and chairs will be provided in the room.

Yes, there is high-speed internet provided throughout the Cavendish Farms Centre on the “Guest@ATBCenter” WiFi.

Each multipurpose room is equipped with a projector.

If you require the projector, please indicate as needed in the booking request form.

Yes! Please fill out the booking request form at www.lethbridgeymca.ca/facility-rentals with your intended program and requirements and the Membership and Rentals coordinator will contact you with availability and options.

Minimum Height – 34″

Maximum Height – 60″

Maximum Age – 12

Unfortunately, with the tight schedule of all of our parties, we are unable to extend the time available for Birthday Bookings.

Birthdays are always 1 hour of the chosen activity and then 1 hour in the multipurpose room afterwards.