Special Programs Social Events
Special Programs social events provide individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities a chance to spend time with old friends, build new relationships, experience a variety of activities, and grow their independence while having some fun at the Y.
Dinner and a Movie - Pabst Farms
Lights, camera, action! Enjoy a night at the Y with your friends! Includes dinner and the viewing of a movie at the YMCA. Movies will be rated PG or PG 13.
** Program Not Eligible for Funding Use**
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Community Participant | |
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Member Registration | 7/7/25 | 8/12/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | - |
Member and Community Participant Registration | 8/13/25 | 12/17/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 40.00 |
Available Sessions
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09/19/25
September 2025 Dinner and a Movie - Fr - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Register Closes 09/17/2025 |
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10/17/25
October 2025 Dinner and a Movie - Fr - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Register Closes 10/15/2025 |
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11/21/25
November 2025 Dinner and a Movie - Fr - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Register Closes 11/19/2025 |
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12/19/25
December 2025 Dinner and a Movie - Fr - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Register Closes 12/17/2025 |
Fun Friday - Pabst Farms
Play, laugh, dance! A night at the YMCA designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Activities will include crafts, games, gym activities and lots of fun with friends!
Registration Information
Available Sessions
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10/03/25
October 2025 Fun Friday - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Register at front desk Closes |
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11/07/25
November 2025 Fun Friday - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Register at front desk Closes |
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12/05/25
December 2025 Fun Friday - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Register at front desk Closes |
Fun Friday Watertown
Play, laugh, and enjoy time with friends! A night at the YMCA designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Activities can include crafts, games, gym activities and lots of fun with friends! Please register by the Monday prior to the event.
We will provide a snack during Fun Friday but please eat dinner before coming to program or you may bring your dinner with you.
Registration Information
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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10/03/25
October Fun Friday - Fr - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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11 / 14 Available |
Register Closes 09/30/2025 |
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11/14/25
November Fun Friday - Fr - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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11 / 14 Available |
Register Closes 11/11/2025 |
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12/05/25
December Fun Friday - Fr - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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11 / 14 Available |
Register Closes 12/02/2025 |
Holiday Make and Take
Get in the holiday spirit by joining us for a morning of crafting, baking, and friendship. Each participant will go home with a completed craft, 6 cards, and a baked good. Program is designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Registration Information
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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12/13/25
Holiday Make and Take - Sa - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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15 / 15 Available |
Register Closes 11/29/2025 |
Off to the Theater
Drama, Music, Fun! Join us for an outing to the theater! Group will travel to local theaters to enjoy the many musicals and plays available in our area.
Registration fees include admission to the theater, transportation and staff supervision. **These programs are not eligible for the use of funding as they include admission tickets.
Participants may bring money to purchase concessions if they are available during intermission.
More details about each show will be sent out in a welcome e-mail approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the trip.
Friday November 14 Fiddler on the Roof
Friday December 5 Nutcracker
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Community Participant | |
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Member Registration | 7/28/25 | 8/12/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | - |
Member and Community Participant Registration | 8/13/25 | 12/2/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | $ 80.00 |
Theater Class
Join us for our newest program our Theater class. The group will get together on Thursdays from 3 pm to 4 pm and learn the art of theater. They will enjoy drama games and will put on a production at the end of the session. In this program participants will explore self-expression, build confidence, and improve social skills through performing arts. The program culminates in a performance where everyone’s talents are celebrated! Join us for a fun and empowering journey through the world of theater, where every voice is heard, every story matters, and everyone shines.
No class on November 27
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Community Participant | |
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Member Registration | 7/28/25 | 8/12/25 | Front Desk | $ 140.00 | - |
Member and Community Participant Registration | 8/13/25 | 9/9/25 | Front Desk | $ 140.00 | $ 168.00 |
Available Sessions
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09/11/25 - 12/18/25
Fall 2025 Theater Class - Th - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Register at front desk Closes |
Winter Break Day Trips
Winter Break Trip: Join your YMCA friends for a day out and about while school and programs are on a break. We haven’t quite figured out the where and what yet, but save the date and we will get you the details soon!
**These trip is not eligible for funding use.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Community Participant | |
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Member Registration | 7/28/25 | 8/12/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 85.00 | - |
Member and Community Participant Registration | 8/13/25 | 12/8/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 85.00 | $ 100.00 |
Available Sessions
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12/30/25
2025 Special Programs Winter Break trip - Tu - 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Register Closes 12/08/2025 |