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. Hourly and daily rates are available. For more information on rentals, continue scrolling down this page.
Birthday parties are set at designated times in each facility. These times include:
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
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.
If you are an individual or group (not a registered business/organization), and want to rent YMCA spaces, you will be required to complete the online waiver form for each participant. No rental agreement or insurance certificate 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. Not-for-profit 10% discount. Minimum of a 2-hour rental. *Please ask for child or adult tables and chairs inventory. Additional tables and chairs would be the cost of the renter.
Book now by email or phone!
Birthday Parties
Register for either a Gymnasium or Pool Birthday Rental.
Rentals can include either:
- 1-hour access to the full gymnasium OR
- 1-hour access to the play pool and 1/2 of main pool, followed by 1- hour in a multi-purpose room.
Just added! For that memorable day, parents can now book as an add-on the Active Playroom along with their birthday rental. The Active Playroom is located in the room adjacent to where parents and children will enjoy birthday celebrations after the 1st hour in the bouncy castle /pool. This playroom features a modular playground, turf and plenty of toys.
Book your Birthday Rental today!
Lobby (Level 1)
Capacity: 143 people max.
Square Footage: 2386sf
Fee per Hour (+ HST): $165.00 + HST non-member / $150.00 +HST member (Full day rates can be negotiated)
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
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.
If you are an individual or group (not a registered business/organization), and want to rent YMCA spaces, you will be required to complete the online waiver form for each participant. No rental agreement or insurance certificate 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
Multi-Purpose Rooms
Combined maximum of 58 people
United Way Room (UWR) (Level 1)
(Designated times only, please contact your YMCA centre)
Capacity: 30 people max.
Square Footage: 457sf
Fee per Hour (+ HST): $70.00 + HST non-member / $65.00 + HST member (Full day rates can be negotiated)
Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Form is required for each participant
Amenities:
- General use washrooms are fully accessible
- Sink
- Tables and chairs
- Free wi-fi
- Modular wall (separates TD and UWR)
- Mini fridge
- Microwave
- Accessible by elevator or stairs
- Accessible parking lot
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.
If you are an individual or group (not a registered business/organization), and want to rent YMCA spaces, you will be required to complete the online waiver form for each participant. No rental agreement or insurance certificate 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
- Accessible by public transit Metrobus routes 1, 13, 14
TD Room with Active Playroom (Level 1)
(Designated times only, please contact your YMCA centre)
Capacity: 13 for child minding, 31 for general use
Square Footage: 468sf
Fee per Hour (+ HST): $50 +HST
- Hourly rentals must be registered through General Manager
- Full day rates can be negotiated
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
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.
If you are an individual or group (not a registered business/organization), and want to rent YMCA spaces, you will be required to complete the online waiver form for each participant. No rental agreement or insurance certificate 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
Studio (BTS) (Level 2)
(Designated times only, please contact your YMCA centre)
Capacity: 196 people sitting/standing, 29 people if exercising with equipment
Square Footage: 1448sf
Fee per Hour (+ HST): $75 + HST / (Full day rates can be negotiated)
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
- Accessible by elevator or stairs
- Accessible parking lot
- Accessible by public transit Metrobus routes 1, 13, 14
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.
If you are an individual or group (not a registered business/organization), and want to rent YMCA spaces, you will be required to complete the online waiver form for each participant. No rental agreement or insurance certificate 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
Gymnasium (Level 2)
(Designated times only, please contact your YMCA centre)
Capacity: 435 people max.
Square Footage: 6562sf
Fee per Hour (+ HST): $70.00 + HST full gym | $35.00 +HST half gym (Full day rates can be negotiated)
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
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.
If you are an individual or group (not a registered business/organization), and want to rent YMCA spaces, you will be required to complete the online waiver form for each participant. No rental agreement or insurance certificate 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
Hardwood Courts (2) (Level 2)
(Designated times only, please contact your YMCA centre)
Capacity: 53 people max.
Square Footage: 804sf
Fee per Hour (+ HST): $20 + HST (Full day rates can be negotiated)
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
- 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
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.
If you are an individual or group (not a registered business/organization), and want to rent YMCA spaces, you will be required to complete the online waiver form for each participant. No rental agreement or insurance certificate 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
Main Pool (Level 1)
(Designated times only, please contact your YMCA centre)
Capacity: 169 people max in full Aquatics Center | 100 people in Main Pool | 16 people in Whirlpool
Square Footage: 5608sf
Fee per Hour (+ HST): $165.00 +HST (Full day rates can be negotiated)
Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Form is required for each participant
Amenities:
- Main Pool:
- 4 Lanes: 20 x 8 meters
- 82 degrees
- Depth: 0.9-2.5m
- Pool equipment
- Beach front entry
- Whirlpool
- Lifeguard fees included
- Whirlpool:
- 104 degrees
- Must be 8 years or older to use
- 3 change rooms: Male G, Female G, Inclusive
- General use washrooms are fully accessible
- Water Wheelchair
- Portable Hoyer Accessible Lift
- Wireless mic
- Stereo
- Accessible by elevator or stairs
- Accessible parking lot
- Accessible by public transit Metrobus routes 1, 13, 14
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.
If you are an individual or group (not a registered business/organization), and want to rent YMCA spaces, you will be required to complete the online waiver form for each participant. No rental agreement or insurance certificate 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
Play Pool (Level 1)
(Designated times only, please contact your YMCA centre)
Capacity: 40 people max.
Fee per Hour (+ HST): $70.00 + HST (Full day rates can be negotiated)
Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Form is required for each participant
Amenities:
- Depth: 0.625m-0.9m
- Temperature: approx.92 degrees
- Sloped (beach front) entry
- Spray features
- Pool Equipment
- Lifeguard fees included
- 3 change rooms: Male G, Female G, Inclusive
- General use washrooms are fully accessible
- Water Wheelchair
- Portable Hoyer Accessible Lift
- Wireless mic
- Stereo
- Accessible by elevator or stairs
- Accessible parking lot
- Accessible by public transit Metrobus routes 1, 13, 14
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.
If you are an individual or group (not a registered business/organization), and want to rent YMCA spaces, you will be required to complete the online waiver form for each participant. No rental agreement or insurance certificate 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
Gym and Multi-Purpose Room Bundle
(Designated times only, please contact your YMCA centre)
Capacity: 435 people Gymnasium / 30 people Multi-Purpose Room
Square Footage: 6562sf
Fee 1 2-hour time block (+ HST): $300.00 + HST non-member / $250.00 + HST member (Full day rates can be negotiated)
Booking must be a minimum of 2-hours (1-hour half gym, 1-hour multipurpose room)
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 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
Pool and & Multi-Purpose Room Bundle
(Designated times only, please contact your YMCA centre. Rental is exclusive use of the Play Pool and half of the Main Pool. Half of the Main Pool will remain reserved for lane swimmers)
Capacity: 55 people pool / 30 multi-purpose room
Fee for 1 2-hour time block (+ HST): $300.00 + HST non-member / $250.00 + HST member (Full day rates can be negotiated)
Booking must be a minimum of 2 hours (1-hour play pool and half of main pool, 1-hour multipurpose room)
Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Form is required for each participant
Amenities:
- Depth: 0.625m-0.9m
- Temperature: approx.92 degrees
- Sloped (beach front) entry
- Spray features
- Pool Equipment
- Lifeguard fees included
- 3 change rooms: Male G, Female G, Inclusive
- General use washrooms are fully accessible
- Water Wheelchair
- Portable Hoyer Accessible Lift
- Wireless mic
- Stereo
- Accessible by elevator or stairs
- Accessible parking lot
- Accessible by public transit Metrobus routes 1, 13, 14