Child + Youth Programs

YMCA Northumberland at our Cobourg and Campbellford locations offer a variety of programs that engage children and youth of all ages.

Our PA Day and Summer Camps are open for registration now. Learn more here.

We offer both drop in and registered programs, including some workshops and events. Scroll down to see the details.

CHILD + YOUTH SCHEDULES & ACTIVITIES

To view our summer Cobourg and Campbellford activities for children and youth, please scroll down or click the button below to view Cobourg’s schedule as a PDF in a new window here:

COBOURG Child + Youth Summer SCHEDULE REGISTER NOW

🌟KIDS NIGHT OUT🌟

Our Kid’s Night Outs are continuing in 2026. Click the button below to find the latest dates.

Bring your kids for an evening full of festive fun with swimming, dinner & play!

It’s a fun twist on tradition – kids get to be kids, while parents and guardians enjoy an evening for themselves. This action-packed evening is for children ages 4 to 11 and includes swimming and plenty of play. It’s the perfect opportunity for your kids to enjoy a safe, exciting holiday-themed night while you take some time for yourself.

Times: 5:30–8:30 pm | Fee: $12 for Members | $20 for Non-members

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Special Courses

First Aid, Safety, Babysitting & Lifeguard Training

For youth, we offer a variety of courses at both our Cobourg and Campbellford facility. Many courses are through the Red Cross. Please visit our First Aid & Lifeguard Training page for details.

Birthday Parties 🎂

Let us host your child’s birthday party! From setup to clean up, we’ll take care of everything. We offer parties in both Cobourg and Campbellford.

For more information about Birthday Parties, please click here.

COBOURG Y WORKSHOPS

🎨ART UNLOCKED WITH LAURA SCHOLEY🎨

Get ready to get creative with our brand-new monthly workshop series: Art Unlocked! It’s a fun, creative night out where you can dive into a cool new project each month.

JUNE WORKSHOP: Self Portrait – Pablo Picasso | Cobourg Y | Friday, June 26th

You’ll learn about Pablo Picasso and Cubism by making facial features separately using different mediums and then put them altogether!

JULY WORKSHOP: Lily Painting Inspired by Monet| Cobourg Y | Friday, July 17th

Learn about impressionism and using brush strokes, light and colour to create your own beautiful rendition of painted flowers.

Time: 6:00–7:00 pm | Fee: $12 for Members | $16 for Non-members | Ages: 10 – 14 years

Laura Scholey is a professional artist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in both fine art and tattooing. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting from OCAD University.

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