YMCA Nelson

Y Kids Early Childcare
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Y Kids Early Childcare Centre is a community based not for profit early childhood centre situated at our Victory Campus. At Y-Kids our highly qualified teaching staff aim to provide an enriching open, loving, learning environment for your child.
Y Oscar After School Care
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For children ages 5-13 years. Lots of fun activities, community excursions, sports, arts, crafts & games. Programmes located in four locations. Victory, Nayland, Tahunanui & Brightwater.
Y Oscar Holiday Programmes
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Located at our Victory campus every school holidays. For children ages 5-13 years. Lots of fun activities, community excursions, sports, arts, crafts & games.
Support YMCA Nelson
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YMCA Nelson is a not for profit community organisation & a registered charity providing a diverse range of services from Childcare to Educational programmes in the Nelson & Tasman region.
Nelson Training Centre
Pathways to Hospitality
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The Nelson Training Centre is a provider of training to the hospitality industry. We offer free training courses to those who meet the entry requirements & we offer a pathway to hospitality based employment opportunities.
Kowhai Cottage Early Learning
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Kowhai Cottage is an intimate, standalone centre that embraces the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood learning. We are located at our Victory campus in Nelson.

Welcome to YMCA Nelson

Haere mai, Welcome, Talofa lava, Min ga la ba to YMCA Nelson. We have a proud tradition of working with our local community for 150 years, to deliver our vision of "Strong Kids, Strong Families, Strong Communities" through a range of programmes and activities.

We want to help build a better place to live by supporting people in our community. Our recent focus has been on early childhood education and youth work through educational programmes and youth development. The opportunities for the future depend on expanding our geographical footprint, returning to our roots in recreation and spreading the word about the best kept secret in town, the YMCA.

With the passion and commitment of our board, staff and volunteers. We have such an exciting future planned; Spread the word, get involved, help us help you. You are always welcome here.

With the passion and commitment of our board, staff and volunteers. We have such an exciting future planned; Spread the word, get involved, help us help you. You are always welcome here.

 Our YMCA Is built on a strong vision,  our core values of:
Responsibility, Respect, Caring 
& Honesty

Whats on offer at YMCA Nelson

Y Kids 
Early Childcare Centre

0 - 5 Years of Age

Kowhai Cottage
Early Childcare Centre

3 - 5 Years of Age

Y Oscar 
Afterschool Care

5 - 13 Years

Y Oscar
Holiday Programmes

5 - 13 Years

Nelson Training Centre Hospitality Training

16 - 19 Years

Make New Friends & Meet New People

Early Childhood Education & Free Training Courses

Welcoming, Loving & Supportive Environment

Parents & Caregivers Testimonial's

All staff always greeted myself and the kids in a very welcoming and friendly manner, lots of fun activities at Oscar Holiday programmes!
Lauren
Great atmosphere for my kids, staff are friendly and go the extra mile, would recommend Y Kids to anyone looking for a childcare centre in Victory Square.
Jean
A++ friendly & welcoming atmosphere, the staff at YMCA Nelson go the extra mile to work in with my busy work schedule, my kids look forward to coming to the YMCA after school.
Ruth
My boys have made lots of new friends attending the oscar programmes, highly recommended! thanks guys.
Tony