Programs

The YMCA Healthy Kids Centre offers several programs to make healthy eating and active lifestyles fun.  Check out You're the Chef, or Just the Girls.

To register for any of these programs or for more information, call or visit the St. Catharines Walker Family YMCA, 25 YMCA Drive - 905 934 9622. 

You’re the Chef - ages 9 - 12

Based on the Niagara Region’s “You’re the Chef” program, children are introduced to the joy of cooking while participating in this program. You’re the Chef is designed to help build the skills and confidence necessary for children to prepare healthy and tasty recipes emphasizing vegetables and fruit. Each session, participants will have the opportunity to create a snack or meal following a fun and youth friendly recipe. They learn about healthy eating, food preparation and develop cooking skills.  Register for a few sessions or join us for all six!

$8 / session / child
Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8:00pm

New sessions begin January 11th - watch for the new themes and register now!

 Just the Girls - ages 9 - 12 years

This program focuses on building self esteem, healthy lifestyle choices and physical activiity in young girls. Girls will have the opportunity to participate in an array of physical activities. Sessions will also include activities that promote healthy body image, healthy choices, look at peer pressure and issues impacting girls in 2011.  Each week, girls will create their own delicious (and nutritious!) snack based on the Canada Food Guide.

$55 per child per 6-week session 

New session begins January 12 to February 16, 2012 

Register on line at ymcaofniagara.org or contact the YMCA of Niagara - Walker Branch at 905 934 9622.  

Full payment is required at time of booking.  Cancellations can be made by fax, email or in person a minimum of 15 business days before the scheduled date of the party. Cancellations made less than 15 business days before the scheduled date of the party will be refunded less an administration fee of 35%. Cancellations will not be refunded within 7 business days before the scheduled date of the party. All refunds will be mailed within 14 business days of submission.

Please contact Ashley Johnson by email or 905-934-9622 ext 295 for more information about the programs. 

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