We develop integrated skills to build children’s stability, co-ordination and balance.
This website is currently not available on a mobile device.
To view our website, please use a desktop or laptop.
Developing the whole child at the YMCA
Physical
Health
We encourage active experiences that build positive attitudes to physical activity from an early age.
Physical
Health
Social
Development
We encourage children to grow and learn together and form connections with individuals from different backgrounds.
Social
Development
Identity
Development
We inspire children to develop a deeper understanding of themselves.
Identity
Development
Cognitive
Development
We build children’s mental capacity for learning through play.
Cognitive
Development
Mental
Health
Fostering mindful connections to emotional and mental wellbeing.
Mental
Health
Physical Literacy
The most trusted physical education programs in the Northern Territory
At the YMCA, we promote positive, healthy habits and attitudes to physical activity from a young age.
Read More +Balance and co-ordination
Learn more 
Emotional confidence
Learn more
Building children’s capacity to feel confident in their capabilities.
Physical confidence
Learn more
Building children’s physical knowledge and active skills.
Our Programs - FAQs
We offer a number of different physical education programs at the YMCA, including our ED Gym Program, our Mums & Bubs program and our Learning to Swim Program.
The ED Gym program is designed to develop your child’s cognitive and motor skills through a fun set of physical activities that incorporate gymnastics.
Our Mums & Bubs program is fun and engaging. It is a great way for mothers to meet and connect with other mothers, whilst also supporting the healthy physical development of your baby.
Our Learning to Swim program is a dynamic and encouraging swimming program, teaching people of all levels how to swim. We offer a welcoming and non-intimidating introduction into the water for beginner swimmers.
Whilst each of our centres incorporate daily physical activities into their curriculums, the Mums & Bubs, Ed Gym and Learning to Swim programs take place at our YMCA managed recreation and aquatic centres.
Our Mums & Bubs and Ed Gym programs take place in Palmerston at the Palmerston Swimming and Fitness Centre, in Katherine at Henry Scott Recreation Centre and Alice Springs at Kilgariff Recreation Centres.
Our Learn to Swim programs take place in Darwin at the City of Darwin pools – Parap, Nightcliff and Casuarina.
We run our programs multiple times a year according to community demands.
Yes – however, we offer discounts to parents who have a child enrolled at our early learning centres.
Simply enquire through our general ‘enquiry form’/’contact us’ form on this website and we will respond directly to you in response to your query.
Simply let your early learning centre co-ordinator know that you are interested and they will provide you with the details to enrol your child in a program. They will also discuss discounts available to you too.
Our Nutritional Approach
Our approach is seasonal, balanced, experiential and educational
Our nutritional approach is underpinned by the belief that ‘food is a learning journey.’ Every experience and interaction with food is meaningful. Every meal that we prepare is plentiful.
Read More +Seasonal & balanced
Learn more
Our menus are nutritionally balanced and use fresh, local, seasonal ingredients.
Experiential & educational
Learn more
Children engage in diverse rituals with food that expose them to different cultures, textures, flavours and understandings of food.
Inclusive & exploratory
Learn more
Mealtimes bring children together, allowing them to connect and get to experience different cultures.
Identity Development
Culturally immersive experiences that bring joy to every child in our care
We embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives within our programs to help shape a deeper understanding and connection of our history and culture.
Read More +Multi-cultural experiences
Learn more
Children are exposed to different cultural practises, narratives and experiences to help them gain a stronger sense of belonging.
Local, cultural excursions
Learn more
We offer incursion and excursions that connect children with local Indigenous culture so that they gain a deeper understanding of local perspectives.
Moments of self-expression
Learn more
Built into our daily practises are moments where children get to express their own connection to culture, in their way.
Enquire today
If you have any questions about our programs,
please contact us today.
please contact us today.