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Penticton Drop-In Programs

Discover exciting drop-in programs in Penticton that are perfect for families! With a wide range of activities for all ages, you and your kids can enjoy parkour, library storytimes, skating, gymnastics, playgroups, and more.Some of these programs require pre-registration to secure your spot. Be sure to check their websites and social media for the most up-to-date hours, as schedule may change. StrongStart is only open on school days and will be closed on Pro-D days, school breaks, and holidays. 
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Monday

SUMMER 2025

  • Summer Drop-In Gymnastics | Flip’Pen Gymnastics | 10:00-11:00am | $10/child + annual insurance fee (July 7-August 28, 2025; Limited to 25)
  • Parkour Open Gym Drop In (Includes games) | Ethos Parkour & Movement | 1:00-3:00 pm | $20+GST (July-August 2025)
  • Public Swim (All ages) | Penticton Community Centre | 1:30-3:30 pm | Regular Fees (June 30-August 8, 2025)
  • Parkour Open Gym (3+ years) | Ethos Parkour & Movement | 5:45-6:45 pm | $10+GST (July-August 2025)
  • Public Swim (All ages) | Penticton Community Centre | 6:30-8:00 pm | Regular Fees (June 30-August 8, 2025)

SEPTEMBER TO JUNE

  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Carmi Elementary | 8:45 – 11:45 am | Free (Sept-June)
  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Columbia Elementary | 8:30 – 11:15 am | Free (Sept-June)
  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Queens Park Elementary | 8:30 – 11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
  • Mom & Baby Social (0-12 mos) | YMCA Penticton – Upstairs at the Community Centre | 9:30 – 11:00 am | Free (Sept-June)
Tuesday

SUMMER 2025

  • BGC Outdoor Drop-In Playtime | Boys and Girls Club Penticton | 9:00-11:00 am | Free (Only these dates: July 8 & 15, August 12, 19 & 26, 2025)
  • Baby Cafe (0-12 months) | OneSky Beginnings | 9:30 – 11:30 am | Free (Summer 2025)
  • Parkour Open Gym Drop In (Includes games) | Ethos Parkour & Movement | 1:00-3:00 pm | $20+GST (July-August 2025)
  • Public Swim (All ages) | Penticton Community Centre | 1:30-3:30 pm | Regular Fees (June 30-August 8, 2025)
  • Public Swim (All ages) | Penticton Community Centre | 6:30-8:00 pm | Regular Fees (June 30-August 8, 2025)

SEPTEMBER TO JUNE

  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Carmi Elementary | 8:45 – 11:45 am | Free (Sept-June)
  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Columbia Elementary | 8:30 – 11:15 am | Free (Sept-June)
  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Queens Park Elementary | 8:30 – 11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
  • YMCA Family Playtime (0-6 years) | 2nd Floor at Penticton Community Centre | 9:15-11:45 am | Free (Sept-June; Registration Required)
  • Drop In Gymnastics (12 mos-8 years) | Springers Gymnastics | 9:30-10:30 am | $10/child + annual insurance fee (Ends May 30, 2025)
Wednesday

SUMMER 2025

  • OneSky CCRR Play in the Park (All ages) | Discovery Park at Skaha Lake | 9:00-11:00 am | Free (Only these dates: July 9 & 23, August 6 & 20, 2025)
  • BGC Indoor Drop-In Playtime | Boys and Girls Club Penticton | 9:00 am-12:00 pm | Free (Only these dates: July 2, 9 & 16, August 13, 20 & 27, 2025)
  • Summer Storytime (16 mos-5 years) | Penticton Library | 10:00-10:30 am | Free (July 2-August 13, 2025; Story times Aug 6-8 will be at Peachfest in Gyro Park)
  • Parkour Open Gym Drop In (Includes games) | Ethos Parkour & Movement | 1:00-3:00 pm | $20+GST (July-August 2025)
  • Public Swim (All ages) | Penticton Community Centre | 1:30-3:30 pm | Regular Fees (June 30-August 8, 2025)
  • Parkour Open Gym (3+ years) | Ethos Parkour & Movement | 4:35-5:35 pm | $10+GST (July-August 2025)
  • Public Swim (All ages) | Penticton Community Centre | 6:30-8:00 pm | Regular Fees (June 30-August 8, 2025)

SEPTEMBER TO JUNE

  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Carmi Elementary | 8:45 – 11:45 am | Free (Sept-June)
  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Columbia Elementary | 8:30 – 11:15 am | Free (Sept-June)
  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Queens Park Elementary | 8:30 – 11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
  • YMCA Family Playtime (0-6 years) | Lakawanna Park |9:30-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
  • Mama’s Meet Up | Church of Nazarene Gym: 523 Jermyn Avenue | 9:30-11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
  • Youth Gym Drop-In (Grades 6-12)| Concordia Lutheran Church | 3:30-5:00 pm | Free (Sept-June)
  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Queens Park Elementary | 5:00-7:00 pm | Free (Sept-June)
Thursday

SUMMER 2025

  • Summer Drop-In Gymnastics | Flip’Pen Gymnastics | 10:00-11:00am | $10/child + annual insurance fee (July 7-August 28, 2025; Limited to 25)
  • Parenting Circle (0-3 years) | OneSky Beginnings | 9:30 – 11:30 am | Free (Summer 2025)
  • Parkour Open Gym Drop In (Includes games) | Ethos Parkour & Movement | 1:00-3:00 pm | $20+GST (July-August 2025)
  • Baby Talk (0-12 months) | Penticton Health Centre | 1:30-2:30 pm | Free (July 3-August 28, 2025)
  • Public Swim (All ages) | Penticton Community Centre | 1:30-3:30 pm | Regular Fees (June 30-August 8, 2025)
  • Summer Drop-In Gymnastics | Flip’Pen Gymnastics | 4:30-5:30 pm | $10/child + annual insurance fee (July 7-August 28, 2025; Limited to 25)
  • Parkour Open Gym (3+ years) | Ethos Parkour & Movement | 5:45-6:45 pm | $10+GST (July-August 2025)
  • Public Swim (All ages) | Penticton Community Centre | 6:30-8:00 pm | Regular Fees (June 30-August 8, 2025)

SEPTEMBER TO JUNE

  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Carmi Elementary | 8:45 – 11:45 am | Free (Sept-June)
  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Columbia Elementary | 8:30 – 11:15 am | Free (Sept-June)
  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Queens Park Elementary | 8:30 – 11:30 am | Free (Sept-June)
  • Parent & Tot Drop-In | Concordia Lutheran Church | 9:00-11:00 am | Free (Sept-May)
  • YMCA Family Playtime (0-6 years) | 2nd Floor at Penticton Community Centre | 9:15-11:45 am | Free (Sept-June; Registration Required)
Friday

FRIDAY – SUMMER 2025

  • Summer Storytime (16 mos-5 years) | Penticton Library | 10:00-10:30 am | Free (July 4-August 15, 2025; Story times Aug 6-8 will be at Peachfest in Gyro Park)
  • Parkour Open Gym Drop In (Includes games) | Ethos Parkour & Movement | 1:00-3:00 pm | $20+GST (July-August 2025)
  • Baby Songs & Rhymes (0-16 mos) | Penticton Public Library | 1:30-2:30 pm | Free (July 4-August 15, 2025)
  • Public Swim (All ages) | Penticton Community Centre | 1:30-3:30 pm | Regular Fees (June 30-August 8, 2025)
  • Public Swim (All ages) | Penticton Community Centre | 6:30-8:30 pm | Regular Fees (June 30-August 8, 2025)

SEPTEMBER TO JUNE

  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Carmi Elementary | 8:45 – 11:45 am | Free (Sept-June)
  • StrongStart (0-5 years) | Columbia Elementary | 8:30 – 11:15 am | Free (Sept-June)
  • Drop In Gymnastics (12 mos-8 years) | Springers Gymnastics | 9:30-10:30 am | $10/child + annual insurance fee (Ends May 30, 2025)
Saturday

SUMMER 2025

  • Public Swim (All ages) | Penticton Community Centre | 1:00-3:00 pm | Regular Fees (June 30-August 8, 2025)
Sunday

SUMMER 2025

  • Public Swim (All ages) | Penticton Community Centre | 1:00-3:00 pm | Regular Fees (June 30-August 8, 2025)

SEPTEMBER TO JUNE

  • Family Drop In Gymnastics (12 mos-10 years) | Springers Gymnastics | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | $15/child + annual insurance fee (Ends May 30, 2025)
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