Programs & Wellness

  • Child Watch and Kid Zone provide safe, supervised spaces where children can enjoy age-appropriate activities, make friends, and have fun while their parents or guardians participate in YMCA programs and services.

    • Child Watch: For children who are crawling through 5 years old. "Crawling" is defined as infants who can move independently by crawling (not rolling, scooting, or army crawling).

    • Kid Zone: For children ages 6–10.

    Child Watch and Kid Zone are included with a Household Membership. Members with other membership types and nonmembers must purchase a $5 babysitting pass before using the service.

    A parent or guardian (18 years or older) must:

    • Check children in and out.

    • Remain in the YMCA facility while their child is participating.

    • Be available to respond to YMCA staff if contacted.

    Children must be healthy and symptom-free to participate.

    All children and families are expected to follow YMCA policies and program guidelines to help provide a safe, respectful, and positive experience for everyone.

    Operating Hours:

    Child Watch: Monday - Saturday 9AM-12PM & Monday - Thursday 4PM-7PM

    Kid Zone: Saturday 9AM-12PM & Monday - Thursday 4PM-7PM

  • The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course is fun and fast-paced with hands-on activities, exciting video, role-plays and lively discussions. Youth ages 11 to 15 learn child-care, first aid, leadership and communication skills such as:

    • Supervising children and infants

    • Performing basic child-care skills such as diapering, feeding and dressing

    • Choosing safe, age-appropriate games and toys

    • Handling bedtime and discipline issues

    • Identifying safety hazards and preventing injuries

    • Caring for common injuries such as burns, cuts and bee stings

    • Communicating effectively with parents

    • Finding and interviewing for babysitting jobs

    Participants will earn CPR & First Aid Certification.

    Next Session: May 16th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Ages: 11-15 years old

    REGISTER TODAY!

    For more information contact Cara at cara@wenymca.org or 509.662.2109

  • See our Pool Schedule for current Youth Swim offerings.

    Grades K-8 welcome.

    During Youth Swim children must be signed in and out by their supervising adult when they arrive and when they leave the pool deck. Parents must stay within the building but do not need to stay on the pool deck.

    Children will not be allowed to leave the pool deck without their supervising adult present.

  • At the YMCA, Safety is our top priority. The UPLIFT program for ages 11-15 is designed to ensure that your child/s clearly understands the basics of the fitness center policies and safety.

    Learn more here!

  • Seasonally we offer various Itty Bitty sports for ages 4-8.

    Winter - Basketball

    Spring - Soccer

    Fall - Soccer

    Learn More

 
 

Our Promise

The Y nurtures the potential of children through programs that strengthen character in our youth, engage families, and build lasting relationships.

Participants in these programs build skills, learn about teamwork, and focus on sportsmanship. Families are presented with second-to-none volunteer opportunities as coaches, team parents, and committee members. Youth learn new skills, make new friends, develop essential character traits, and set individual and team goals. We offer a variety of programs throughout the year to keep youth active and engaged here at the Y.

Scholarships are available!