Youth Enrichment and Fitness

Youth Enrichment and Fitness

At the Y, we love to help kids grow and explore through active learning opportunities designed to engage and inspire!  From classes that focus on science, math, cooking, arts & crafts, healthy choices, fitness and more, kids with all sorts of interests can explore and experience in a fun environment!  Our programs engage kids in creative activities that build artistic and academic skills, develop discipline, problem-solving and decision-making skills, and a sense of achievement and self-esteem.

Summer Enrichment Mini Camps (Ages 8-12)

YMCA at Pabst Farms
6/18/24 - 8/22/24
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Great summers start at the Y!  Each week during the summer, we will be offering enrichment mini camps on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30pm-3:30pm.  Camps include a wide variety of topics ranging from baking, to photography, to gardening, to science, to Esports, and more!  Registration is based on the week, so you can choose what works best for your children and family.

**Mini camps may involve off-site explorations! For specific camps, we will use the Y van for transportation and return back to the Y at the end time of camp.  Parents will be informed of any off-site explorations planned for the week!

Baking: From breads and doughs, to pies and cakes, this camp is perfect for young bakers!

Outdoor Pursuits: Get outdoors and enjoy various hikes and excursions enjoying the nature around us!

Photography & Digital Media: Do you enjoy creating and blending art and technology?  We will focus on the fundamentals of photography and also learn about Canva and creating our own special projects!

Gardening & Cooking: Learn to cook using vegetables, fruits, and herbs straight from our YMCA community garden!

Esports & Coding: A variety of opportunities to improve your level of play through skill and strategy while also learning about basic coding, team gaming, and game creation.

Art: Calling all young artists interested in painting, drawing, sculpting, printing, and more!  We will focus on various techniques, creative thinking, and most of all fun!

STEM: Be your own inventor and solve various challenges through hands on experiments!  Create and design your own solutions to get that brain thinking!

Builders: Boost your imagination and unleash your creativity using Legos, Magna Tiles, and more!  Campers will be challenged with various contests & challenges and test their creations!

Outer Space: Blast off and join us for some space adventures! We will create hands-on projects and crafts focusing on our solar system!

Learn something new, make new friends, and have fun at the Y this summer!

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberCommunity Participant
Member & Community Participant Registration 3/15/24 8/22/24 Online / Front Desk $ 40.00$ 60.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/18/24 - 06/20/24
Baking Mini Camp - Tu,Th - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Waiting List  
06/25/24 - 06/27/24
Outdoor Pursuits Mini Camp - Tu,Th - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
7 / 10 Available Register  
07/09/24 - 07/11/24
Photography & Digital Media Mini Camp - Tu,Th - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
8 / 10 Available Register  
07/16/24 - 07/18/24
Gardening & Cooking Mini Camp - Tu,Th - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
7 / 10 Available Register  
07/23/24 - 07/25/24
Esports & Coding Mini Camp - Tu,Th - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
8 / 10 Available Register  
07/30/24 - 08/01/24
Art Mini Camp - Tu,Th - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
2 / 10 Available Register  
08/06/24 - 08/08/24
STEM Mini Camp - Tu,Th - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
9 / 10 Available Register  
08/13/24 - 08/15/24
Builders Mini Camp - Tu,Th - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Register  
08/20/24 - 08/22/24
Outer Space Mini Camp - Tu,Th - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Register  

Summer Try It Workshops (Ages 6-12)

YMCA at Pabst Farms
6/17/24 - 8/14/24
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Looking for something to do after summer school or during the long days of summer?  Learn something new during our Try It Workshops!  Enjoy creating projects, trying a new activity, or learning a new skill!  For ages 6-12.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberCommunity Participant
Member Registration 3/11/24 5/28/24 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00-
Member & Community Participant Registration 5/29/24 8/14/24 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00$ 30.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/17/24
Canvas Painting - Mo - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
2 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
06/14/2024
07/17/24
Messy Science - We - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
6 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
07/14/2024
07/31/24
Nature Art - We - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
9 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
07/28/2024
08/14/24
Log Rolling - We - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
5 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
08/11/2024

Summer Try It Workshops (Ages 8-12)

YMCA at Pabst Farms
6/26/24 - 8/5/24
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Looking for something to do after summer school or during the long days of summer?  Learn something new during our Try It Workshops!  Enjoy creating projects, trying a new activity, or learning a new skill!  For ages 8-12.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberCommunity Participant
Member Registration 3/11/24 5/28/24 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00-
Member & Community Participant Registration 5/29/24 8/14/24 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00$ 30.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/26/24
Harry Potter - We - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
06/23/2024
07/02/24
Jewelry Making - Tu - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
9 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
06/29/2024
07/08/24
Pickleball - Mo - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
07/05/2024
07/22/24
Wellness - Mo - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
07/19/2024
08/05/24
Custom Tote Bags - Mo - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
9 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
08/02/2024

The Lounge- Afterschool Activities (Ages 8-17)

YMCA at Pabst Farms
4/30/24 - 6/3/24
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The UScellular Lounge offers a safe, friendly, and casual atmosphere for youth ages 8-17.  It has been a great new space for doing homework, playing games, and socializing with friends.  We are elevating the space to include various work/gaming stations along with an area to create!

Once a week, we will be offering various classes and activities afterschool!  Activities may include:

  • Design lounge projects (STEAM projects, craft projects, pottery projects, etc.)
  • Coding & music classes
  • Esports tournaments
  • Intramural sports
  • Cooking & science projects, and more!

UScellular Lounge activities will run on specific days during the school year and will be led by a YMCA program staff.  Kids must register for the activities to claim their spot!

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberCommunity Participant
9/25/23 4/30/24 Online / Front Desk $ 5.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/30/24
Straw Weaving Bracelets & Bookmarks - Tu - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
7 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
04/30/2024
05/09/24
Mini Bouquet Making - Th - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
5 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
05/09/2024
05/15/24
Nerf Battle - We - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
4 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
05/15/2024
05/21/24
Nintendo Sports Tournament - Tu - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
7 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
05/21/2024
05/30/24
Rock Painting - Th - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
7 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
05/30/2024
06/03/24
Make Your Own Ice Cream - Mo - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
7 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
06/03/2024