The YMCA follows the National Kindergym program standards. Kindergym is the ideal way for little ones to develop their basic motor skills in a safe and stimulating environment.

Gym Tots

Gym Tots is a 45 minute class for children aged 24 months - 4 years. A parent or carer assists the child throughout the class.  Gym Tots is a stimulating and structured play experience designed to develop the whole child, socially, emotionally, cognitively, & physically. Activities include: running, jumping, hopping, hanging, climbing, rolling, balancing & swinging.  Also included are many activities to stimulate coordination including hand/eye coordination.

The many benefits include the development of motor control including coordination and balance, increased body awareness, and enhanced social development eg. learning to share and take turns, improved listening skills and the ability to follow instructions.

Mini Gym

This program is an extension of Gym Tots, where the parents do not actively participate in the classes.  Mini gym caters for children 4 - 5 years of age and helps the development of motor control including co-ordination and balance, increased body awareness, and enhanced social development eg. Learning to share and take turns and the ability to follow instructions.

GymFun

5 and up (Turning 6 in commencement year)
GymFun classes are a recreational based program designed for both girls and boys aged 5 years and up. The program focuses on the dominant movement patterns and helps with balance and co-ordination, Gymnasts will begin learning the basic skills in gymnastics in a non-competitive atmosphere. The class follows the National GymFun program as designed by Gymnastics Australia.