Ches Penney Family YMCA Birthday Parties and Facility Rentals
The Ches Penney Family YMCA has facilities that can accommodate meetings, conferences, and other social events for different group sizes.
Businesses/organizations with a HST number and legal company name will need to do the following to rent YMCA spaces:
- Sign rental agreement
- Provide insurance certificate (list the YMCA as an additional insured)
- Complete online participant waivers
- No refund for unused time in rental. Rentals cannot be extended without prior agreement.
Individuals or groups (not a registered business/organization) will be required to complete an online waiver form for each participant. No rental agreement or insurance certificate is required. No refund for unused time in rental. Rentals cannot be extended without prior agreement.
Questions? Please contact: Avalon Peninsula- christina.murphy@nl.ymca.ca
Additional Information
Note:
- Some spaces may be shared with YMCA members
- Set up, take down and cleaning services included
- Minimum of a 2-hour rental
- Specify at time of booking if child or adult tables/chairs are needed. The YMCA has limited inventory. Additional tables and chairs would be at the cost of the renter
- Charitable discounts of 10% with validation of CRA # or Incorporation # are available
Book now through online portal or telephone!
Birthday Parties
Make your birthday unforgettable with either a YMCA Gymnasium or Pool Birthday Party. With a gymnasium birthday party, participants will enjoy an open gym filled with exciting children’s play equipment or dive into thrilling gym sports like floor hockey or basketball. For an extra splash of fun, you can add a bouncy castle for an additional fee! Gymnasium birthday parties are two hours of fun, starting with one hour in half the gymnasium, followed by an hour of celebration in our multi-purpose room. Update – As of June 27th, gymnasium birthday party participants will celebrate the two hour event in the gymnasium.
Dive into excitement with a YMCA Pool Birthday Party! This two-hour event includes the first hour of splashing around in the play pool and half of the main pool, then continue the festivities with the second hour in the multi-purpose room.
New! For that memorable day, parents can now book as an add-on the Active Playroom along with any birthday rental. The Active Playroom is located on Level One directly across from the Welcome Desk. This playroom features a modular playground, turf and plenty of toys.
Birthday parties are set at designated times in each branch.
Birthday Pool Rental:
- Saturday 12:00-2:00 PM
- Sunday 12:00-2:00 PM
Birthday Gym Rental
- Saturday 12:00-2:00 PM
- Sunday 12:00-2:00 PM
Lobby (Level 1)
Capacity: Sitting 158 people | standing 341 people
Square Footage: 2386sf
Member Fee per Hour (+ HST): $150
Non-Member Fee per Hour (+ HST): $165
Amenities:
- General use washrooms are fully accessible
- Elevators
- Tables and chairs
- Free Wi-Fi
- Accessible parking lot
- Accessible by public transit Metrobus routes 1, 13, 14

Multi-Purpose Rooms
Combined maximum of 58 people
United Way Room (UWR) (Level 1)
(Designated times only, please contact your YMCA branch)
Capacity: 12 sitting | 30 standing
Square Footage: 457sf
Member Fee per Hour (+ HST): $65
Non-Member Fee per Hour (+ HST): $75
Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Form is required for each participant
Amenities:
- General use washrooms are fully accessible
- Sink and countertop area
- Tables and chairs
- Free Wi-Fi
- Modular wall (separates TD and UWR)
- Mini fridge
- Microwave
- Accessible by elevator or stairs
- Accessible parking lot
- Accessible by public transit Metrobus routes 1, 13, 14

TD Room with Active Playroom (Level 1)
(Designated times only, please contact your YMCA branch)
Capacity: 13 for child minding | 10 sitting | 23 standing
Square Footage: 468sf
Member Fee per Hour (+ HST): $50
Non-Member Fee per Hour (+ HST): $75
$25 each per hour for a staff person to supervise children
Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Form is required for each participant
Amenities:
- Modular Playground
- Turf
- General use washrooms are fully accessible
- Children’s toys
- Mats
- Tables and chairs as needed
- Free Wi-Fi
- Modular wall (separates TD and UWR)
- Accessible by elevator or stairs
- Accessible parking lot
- Accessible by public transit Metrobus routes 1, 13, 14

Studio (BTS) (Level 2)
(Designated times only, please contact your YMCA branch)
Capacity: 40 sitting | 96 people standing | 29 people if exercising with equipment
Square Footage: 1448sf
Member Fee per Hour (+ HST): $75
Non-Member Fee per Hour (+ HST): $100
Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Form is required for each participant
Amenities:
- General use washrooms are fully accessible
- Mirrors
- Ballet bar
- Stereo
- Wireless mic
- Exercise equipment or tables and chairs (30)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pull down screen for projector use
- Accessible by elevator or stairs
- Accessible parking lot
- Accessible by public transit Metrobus routes 1, 13, 14

Gymnasium (Level 2)
(Designated times only, please contact your YMCA branch)
Capacity: 435 people standing | 184 sitting
Square Footage: 6562sf
Member Fee per Hour (+ HST): $60 full gym | $35 half gym
Non-Member Fee per Hour (+ HST): $95 full gym | $70 half gym
Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Form is required for each participant
Amenities:
- General use washrooms are fully accessible
- Curtain divider
- Stereo and wireless mic
- Exercise equipment and sports equipment, e.g., nets and balls, or tables and chairs
- Accessible water fountain with bottle filler
- Accessible by elevator or stairs
- Accessible parking lot
- Accessible by public transit Metrobus routes 1, 13, 14

Gymnasium Add-Ons:
- Bouncy Castle
- Active Playroom
Any one of the add-ons listed above can be added to your gymnasium rental for $50 per hour including staff.

Hardwood Courts (2) (Level 2)
(Designated times only, please contact your YMCA centre)
Capacity: 53 people standing | 22 sitting
Square Footage: 804sf
Member Fee per Hour (+ HST): $20
Non-Member Fee per Hour (+ HST): $45
Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Form is required for each participant
Amenities:
- General use washrooms are fully accessible
- Sliding wall for court sports (squash, handball and racquetball)
- Audio capabilities
- Free court sport equipment
- Viewing area
- Accessible water fountain with bottle filler
- Accessible by elevator or stairs
- Accessible parking lot
- Accessible by public transit Metrobus routes 1, 13, 14

Main Pool (Level 1)
(Designated times only, please contact your YMCA branch)
Capacity: 169 people max in full Aquatics Center | 100 people in Main Pool | 16 people in Whirlpool (waterjets that create a swirling motion)
Square Footage: 5608sf
Member Fee per Hour (+ HST): $165
Non-Member Fee per Hour (+ HST): $190
Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Form is required for each participant
Amenities:
- 4 Lanes: 20 x 8 meters
- 82 degrees
- Depth: 0.9-2.5m
- Pool equipment such as PFDs
- Sloped entry
- Whirlpool:
- 104 degrees
- Must be 8 years or older to use
- 3 change rooms: Male, Female, Inclusive
- General use washrooms are fully accessible
- Water wheelchair(s)
- Portable Hoyer Accessible Lift
- Wireless mic
- Stereo
- Accessible by elevator or stairs
- Accessible parking lot
- Accessible by public transit Metrobus routes 1, 13, 14
A single lifeguard will be assigned. Should the number of swimmers exceed 31, additional lifeguards will be required, each incurring a fee of $25 per hour.

Play Pool (Level 1)
(Designated times only, please contact your YMCA branch)
Capacity: 40 people max.
Member Fee per Hour (+ HST): $70
Non-Member Fee per Hour (+ HST): $95
Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Form is required for each participant
Amenities:
- Depth: 0.625m-0.9m
- Temperature: 92 degrees
- Sloped entry
- Spray features
- Pool Equipment such as PFDs
- 3 change rooms: Male, Female, Inclusive
- General use washrooms are fully accessible
- Water wheelchair(s)
- Portable Hoyer Accessible Lift
- Wireless mic
- Stereo
- Accessible by elevator or stairs
- Accessible parking lot
- Accessible by public transit Metrobus routes 1, 13, 14
A single lifeguard will be assigned. Should the number of swimmers exceed 31, additional lifeguards will be required, each incurring a fee of $25 per hour.

Bundles (Non-Birthday):
Book two or more spaces at Ches Penney Family YMCA. Booking fees are set based on two-hour rental periods.
To learn more or to make a booking, contact Christina at christina.murphy@nl.ymca.ca.
Bookable Spaces:
Bundle Breakdown:
Bundles (Min. 2 Hour Rental) | Cost (+ HST) |
---|---|
2 Spaces - Member | $250 |
2 Spaces - Non-member | $300 |
3 Spaces - Member | $300 |
3 Spaces - Non-member | $350 |
4 Spaces - Member | $350 |
4 Spaces - Non-member | $400 |
5 Spaces - Member | $400 |
5 Spaces - Non-member | $450 |
6 Spaces - Member | $450 |
6 Spaces - Non-member | $500 |
7 Spaces - Member | $500 |
7 Spaces - Non-member | $550 |
8 Spaces - Member | $550 |
8 Spaces - Non-member | $600 |
Full Facility - Member | $600 |
Full Facility - Non-member | $650 |