Middle Years Programs (6 to 12 Years)

An after-school program for families with students in Grades 1-4 in Bernard Elementary, McCammon Elementary, Robertson Elementary, Little Mountain Elementary, and Tyson Elementary. It provides a safe, fun and productive environment for families who cannot afford traditional after school programs for their children. The program includes all kinds of great activities, including cooking, woodworking, drama, science, sports, music, art, and lots more.
For more information contact your elementary school, school website, or Afternoon Adventures’ website. You can also contact City Life Centre at 604-792-0694 or jannette@citylifecentre.ca.

Mentors are role models who spend time with a young person. They are matched with children and teens in the community or schools for the purpose of building a supportive friendship. Located at the Neighbourhood Learning Centre, 46361 Yale Road. Call 604-858-0828 or visit their website for more information.

Let us take care of the details. We provide a host, light lunch, bouncy castle (gym party) and balloons. Choose from a pool or gym party. Call or visit our Membership Services Desk to book your date/time.
Contact the Chillliwack Family YMCA at 604-792-3371 or chilliwack@gv.ymca.ca.

Ann Davis Society provides support, education and advocacy for parents and children 6-14 caught in the middle of parental relationship breakdown or divorce.

Contact Ann Davis Transition Society for dates and times, 604-792-2760 or info@anndavis.org.

Chilliwack Hospice Society offers an after-school grief support group for children ages 4-13 impacted by the life-limiting illness or death of someone close.  Children learn to understand thoughts and emotions pertaining to grief through conversation and expressive arts activities.  The group meets for 1.5 hours a week for eight weeks.

Where:  Chilliwack Hospice Society, 7112 Vedder Road
When:  multiple dates, call for next start date
Contact: 604-795-4660 or info@chilliwackhospice.org

Individual support for children is also available. For further information contact the Society at 604-795-4660 or info@chilliwackhospice.org.

Every Saturday from 6pm to 8pm. Swimming, crafts, sports and games. All families welcome.
Contact the Chillliwack Family YMCA at 604-792-3371 or chilliwack@gv.ymca.ca.

This is an educational support group for children ages 8-13 who have a parent with a mental illness. Referral required.
For more information and referrals please contact Sukhi Brar at 778-908-3994 or brar_sukh@hotmail.com. Hosted by BC Schizophrenia Society.

Bouncy castle, swimming, sports & games each Saturday afternoon. Children need to be 8 yrs of age to go in the pool.
Registration required. Contact the Chillliwack Family YMCA at 604-792-3371 or chilliwack@vanymca.org.

Drop in for Friday night fun!  Swimming, crafts, sports, games and special events! Children need to be 8 years of age to go in the pool.
Contact the Chillliwack Family YMCA at 604-792-3371 or chilliwack@gv.ymca.ca.

Children will have fun and learn fundamental gymnastic skills on the floor, balance beam, vault & bars.
Contact the Chillliwack Family YMCA at 604-792-3371 or chilliwack@gv.ymca.ca.

We provide immigrant families and students with information, services and resources to successfully integrate into the community and school.
For more information contact Chilliwack Community Services at 604-393-3251 or pricem@comserv.bc.ca.

Summer ‘Scapes is an inclusive Summer Day Camp for children ages 6 through 12 years of age. An MCFD-CYSN Social Worker (Ministry of Children & Family Development – Child and Youth with Special Needs) will determine eligibility for the service and will complete the referral process. Weekly Camp Themes are offered and a major field trip is planned each week to match the weekly theme (ie: Waterslides, Zoo, Stanley Park, Science World, Burnaby Heritage Village, etc.). Throughout the week, activities will revolve around the weekly theme. The children will participate in swimming approximately two times per week (at a local swimming facility), as well as have opportunities to complete crafts and play games. The Camp operates for 8 weeks each summer. Registration fees apply.

For more information contact the Chilliwack Society for Community Living (CSCL) at 604-846-7777 or email aileen.matthews@cscl.org.

Brains not only need books, they need a healthy dose of interactive fun. YMCA Active Brains does just that. This dual program offers a variety of educational centre based activities, and a quiet space for homework.
Contact the Chillliwack Family YMCA at 604-792-3371 or chilliwack@gv.ymca.ca.

Active Games builds the foundations of advanced movement skills in a safe and challenging environment. Activities are well structured, positive and fun, and concentrate on developing the ABC’s – agility, balance, coordination and speed. YMCA Games Galore lets kids choose from a variety of games that teach valuable life skills such as problem solving and cooperation.  Lego, card games, and more!
Contact the Chillliwack Family YMCA at 604-792-3371 or chilliwack@gv.ymca.ca.

YMCA Kids Clubs Website

Bernard YMCA Kids Club (Northside)
45465 Bernard Avenue
Tel: 604-792-8010
7:00-8:30 a.m. & School dismissal to 6:00 p.m.
After school until 6pm
Schools Served: Bernard Elementary, F.G. Leary Fine Arts Elementary

Little Mountain YMCA Kids Club
9900 Carleton Street
Tel: 604-819-3338
School dismissal to 6:00 p.m.
Schools Served: Little Mountain Elementary, F.G. Leary Fine Arts Elementary

Tyson YMCA Kids Club (Southside)
45170 South Sumas Road
Tel: 604-824-8922
7:00-8:30 a.m. & School dismissal to 6:00 p.m.
Schools Served: Tyson Elementary, Evans Elementary, Sardis Elementary

Watson YMCA Kids Club
45305 Watson Road
Tel: 604-798-7918
7:00-8:30 a.m. & School dismissal to 6:00 p.m.
Schools Served: Watson Elementary

Kids make friends, have fun and learn the values of fair play through basic sports. Run, jump, shoot and pass while playing a variety of sports related games.
Contact the Chillliwack Family YMCA at 604-792-3371 or chilliwack@gv.ymca.ca.