Washington County Family YMCA Youth Programs

At the Y we are here to serve the youngest to the oldest in our community. We offer a variety of youth programs to help children exercise, learn new skills, and build friendships. Check out what we have to offer at our Y!

Artist Studio

Get ready to unleash your creativity and discover the Artist In You. This quarterly program features different forms of art throughout the year. Learn macrame, learn how to form clay, paint a new piece to hang on your wall and many more options will be throughout the year.
Dates: Mondays (5:30-6:30)
Multi-purpose
Mem: $30 Non-Mem: $60

Book & Cook

Join us as we connect some of your beloved stories with yummy & healthy recipes. This program is offered quarterly & each quarter we feature different stories but each week is exciting & delicious.
Ages: 2 YRS - 11 YRS (Ages 2-5 require parental involvement)
Date: Tuesdays (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Teaching Kitchen
$30/$60

Dance

Enhance balance, learn new skills, and explore the vast world of dance during this 45 minute class. The ballet/jazz combo class requires students to wear soft dance shoes or be barefooted and athletic-wear. Classes are once per month through February & beginning in March will be a weekly program.
Wednesdays
Ages 3-4 @ 5:00p
Kindergarten-2nd @ 5:30p
Members: $25 | $50

Mighty Monday

Grow your confidence, run out energy & make new friends while conquering each week’s obstacle course. This quarterly program allow your littles to tumble, climb, jump, and roll like a ninja. (Socks required but not provided)
Ages: 6 MONTH - 2 YRS (5:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
Ages: 3 YRS - 8 YRS (5:45 PM - 6:30 PM)
Dates: Mondays
Multi-Purpose
$30/$60

RISE is a program targeted to 9th & 10th grade students in Washington County. Together with the Washington County Commissioners, the Y is able to offer 100 FREE memberships to students.

Local data shows the 9th & 10th grade students are the most at risk for anxiety, depression and suicide. We know that mental, physical and emotional health is deeply intertwined. So we are encouraging students to exercise, volunteer in their community, educate themselves on positive stress coping mechanisms and more through the RISE program. We hope that by offering memberships and getting our youth involved in the community, we can instill Responsibility, Independence, and Service for Empowerment in each of them.

If you would like to nominate a student for the RISE program or have questions, contact Gavan Doane at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For more information on youth sports contact Hailey Jackson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Youth Sports Guidelines

Fundamental Soccer

Watch your child build skills beyond the field with the Y's Co-ed, 3-8 year old soccer. The Y gives everyone the opportunity to participate in physical activity regardless of their ability to play or pay. In doing so, we encourage teamwork, the value of participation, skill building, positive self-image, and a sense of sportsmanship. Our Fundamental Soccer Program helps youth learn the basics behind the game of soccer and how to play as a team. These skills are crucial to not only sports, but they are essential life skills.

Washington County Soccer Club

The Washington County Soccer Club is a Co-ed club for anyone ages 9-15 years that attends one of the 3 Washington County School Corporations. Our traveling club makes it possible for everyone to play regardless of the ability to play or pay. Our volunteer coaches & Y staff focus on building teamwork, teaching players about the ins & outs of soccer, and a sense of good sportsmanship.

Related Soccer Flyers

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US Soccer Birth Year and Season Matrix

Winter Rookie Basketball

Winter Rookie Basketball

Youth ages 3 - 9 years old

Our program focuses on fair play and fun through clinic style fundamentals and team games each week. The Y gives everyone the opportunity to participate in physical activity regardless of their ability to play or pay. In doing so we encourage teamwork, the value of participation, skill building, positive self-image, and a sense of sportsmanship.

YMCA coaches participate on a volunteer basis, are trained in Athlete Protection, Child Abuse Prevention, and must pass a background and CPS check.

Dance

Discover your rhythm and experience the joy of movement in a welcoming and energetic environment. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, our instructor, Heather Nale, will help you build confidence, stay active, and express yourself through dance. This program is offered monthly.

Ages: 3 YRS - 4 YRS (5:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
Ages: 5 YRS - 8 YRS (5:45 PM - 6:30 PM)

Dates: Thursdays
Multi-Purpose
$30/$60

Youth Martial Arts

Join Eddie Lincks in our Mixed Martial Arts program, where you will learn self-discipline, gain strength, and build your confidence. Eddie meets participants where they are in their experience levels, whether it is their first time or they have done Martial Arts for yours. This program is offered each month.

Ages: 5 & Above (5:00 PM - 5:45 PM)
Ages: 10 & Above (5:45 PM - 6:45 PM)

Dates: Wednesdays
Multi-Purpose
$30/$60

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

Click here for more information on the Nondiscrimination Statement

Halloween at the Y

Healthy Kids Day

Mark your calendars to celebrate with us on April 26th 2025 from 9:00am - 11:00am at the Y!

Check out some highlights from prior events