Family Development

The Y has a long history of working together with likeminded individuals and organizations – people just like you – who are committed to building a positive future for children and families wherever they may live.

Prenatal Wellness
Give you and your baby the best start to your new lives together by joining the Prenatal Wellness Program as early in pregnancy as possible. This program includes prenatal fitness and educational sessions to give you the tools you need to maintain "wellness" during this exciting time. Endorsed by Interior Health and offered in partnership with the YMCA-YWCA of the Central Okanagan and The Bridge; Youth and Family Services. Please note: This programs is a compliment to your labour and delivery class.

Nobody's Perfect
This program is offered in partnership with Interior Health and offers parenting education and support for parents of children aged 0-5yrs who have limited resources. For more info, contact the Kelowna Health Unit at 868-7700.

Everybody Gets to Play
The Y is please to be a part of a community network which helps make recreation more accessible to low income families and their children. For information about local programs and opportunities go to Kelowna Family Resources.

Youth Advisory Mentor
Do you enjoy working with youth? The YMCA-YWCA Youth Advisory Council helps to create programs for children and youth at the Kelowna Family Y. For a few hours each month, we need adults, 22 - 30 yrs, to help mentor and guide our Council. For more information or to become involved please contact Coreen, Child and Youth Program Director.