Youth Programs

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At the Northern York County Family YMCA, our youth programs promote the positive, healthy development of young people through activities and experiences that address the developmental assets that all youth need to obtain: social, emotional, physical and cognitive competencies. Whether in youth sports or one of the many other programs, the YMCA is here to provide an environment where your youth can feel safe, have fun and build trusting relationships.

Youth Sports Porgrams/Events
Parent N’ Child Soccer (Age 3)
This 30-minute, instructional class will focus on the basic skills of kicking, dribbling, passing and shooting.  An emphasis will be placed on sportsmanship and character development.  Participants will receive a certificate of participation at the end of the session detailing their  progress.  Parent participation is required. 
Fee:  Member: $20, Non-Member: $40
Saturday 9:45-10:15am

Youth Soccer (Age 4-8)
This program will teach children the basic skills and rules of the games while emphasizing team cooperation, sportsmanship and character development.  Children are grouped by age.  Every session will include, practice and competitive time.  All sessions will take place on our sports field, adjacent to the YMCA.  Every child will receive a team t-shirt at the beginning of the season and a trophy at the end-of-season sports award ceremony.  Opportunities for individual and team pictures will be made available through Bruce Haskell Photography on “Picture Day”.  For more information please contact Bob Eagle at 283-0100.
Fee:  Member: $30, Non-member: $55
Season:  September 14 - October 30
NOTE:  Volunteer coaches are needed
Rookies (4-5 years old)
Tuesday  5:00-6:00pm or Saturday  10:30-11:30am
Champions (6-8 years old)
Thursday  5:00-6:00pm

Parties at the YMCA
Pool Parties (Ages 4 +)
Parties are two hours long consisting of one hour in the pool and one hour in the party room. We provide the lifeguard; you provide the cake, presents and festivities in the party room. Party times are available on Saturdays and Sundays. Contact us today for a listing of available party times.  
Parties w/ 1 – 16 participants: 
Member: $100, Non-member: $125

Parties w/ 17 – 32 participants:
Member: $125, Non-member: $155

Rockwall Parties(Ages 6+)
Participants will be given the chance to climb our Rockwall twice and then move to our party functions area where cake, food and presents will be provided by parents and friends. A maximum of 16 climbing participants can be accommodated.  Parties are for Saturdays only from the last weekend in April through the last weekend in October.  Contact us today for a listing of available party times. 
Fee:  Member: $125, Non-member: $155

Rockwall & Archery Parties (Ages 6+)
Participants will be given the chance to climb our Rockwall once, shoot arrows on our archery range and then move to our party functions area where cake, food and presents will be provided by parents and friends. A maximum of 16 participants can be accommodated.  Parties are for Saturdays only from the last weekend in April through the last weekend in October.  Contact us today for a listing of available party times. 
Fee:  Member: $125, Non-member: $155

Member Benefit
Family Prime Time
(Children 3 mo. - 8 years old)
The YMCA recognizes how challenging it can be for families to spend quality time together and carve out time from their busy schedules. This free program for family and single parent members offers synchronized programming for parents and their children. Parents may leave their child in the Prime Time area with our staff for up to 2 hours daily. Parents/Guardians are to remain in the facility during their children’s visit to Prime Time. Children will enjoy arts and crafts, puzzles, games and other activities during their stay.
M-F: 8am-12pm
M-Th: 4-7:30pm
Sat: 8am-12pm
Fee: FREE with Family and One Parent Family membership

Last Updated ( Friday, 20 August 2010 )