In addition to our structured activities such as our Youth Sports Classes and Leagues, we offer fun activities for youth to help keep youth active and healthy such as H.Y.P.E, Nerf Blaster Battles, and Level-UP STEM & Robotics Club! Just click on "Youth Classes" on the menu for more information.
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What does the Teen Leaders Club Do?
Leaders Club is an opportunity for teens to meet new people, while hanging out in a fun atmosphere at the YMCA. During meetings, club members will learn leadership skills, discuss real life issues, plan for upcoming volunteer events and join in social opportunities. Leaders are a part of the planning and executing of Y special events. Fun networking opportunities are available through weekend leadership retreats (e.g. YMCA Camp Willson) and counselor-in-training programs
Attend monthly club meetings the 3rd Thursday of each month, 5:30pm to 7:30pm (Sept. 15, 2022 through May 18, 2023)
Jr. Leaders: Ages 10-12
Teen Leaders: Ages 13 and up
For More Information or to Join Contact: Rose Schutte, Program Director, Gymnastics and Special Events at rschutte@sidney-ymca.org or call 937-492-9134, x224.
Check out the Interactive "theme nights" in the youth center! All youth members are invited to participate. There will be game nights, trivia nights, arts & craft nights, cooking nights and more! Check out the schedule in the Youth Center for complete details! You may also watch our Facebook page for Event details.
Game Night
Join us for some fun and games! Test your skill and win prizes. We will supply the game, or you can bring one of your favorites from home to play!
Arts & Crafts
Make something fun and exciting with our Youth Center staff. Something new each time!
Community Fun
Have some fun while learning about cool things to do in and around our community with some special guests.
Holiday Fun
Holidays are always more fun with friends! Come see what fun surprises we have planned!
Other Events may include, but are not limited to:
Tots Night* & Kids Night
Parents enjoy a night out while the kids get to blow off some steam with a night fo FUN at the Y! Activities are "general fun" unless otherwise noted. Some themes include game night, Ninja Zone, Escape Room, and MORE!
INCLUDES: dinner, drink, snack, and craft, along with youth center and gym time.
View the full schedule here or see the flyer at the Welcome Center. *Please note Tots Night participants must be potty trained.
Fall Family Fun Fest - Saturday, October 22nd.
Come enjoy a day of family fun at the Y! Enter the pumpkin decorating contest, splash and search for pumpkins floating in our pool, dress in your favorite costume, and trick or treat with our many vendor booths for candy-free treats. Also, for those with a developmental disability, join us for a special time just for you!
Gym Schedules
We have two gyms available for use by our members. Our "West Gym" has full court and half court basketball available. Our "Schauer Gym" has full court basketball and indoor soccer available as well as space for Pickleball.
For more information on dates and times for these classes or to register, click here or stop by the Welcome Center.
H.Y.P.E. (Helping Young People Excel) - Youth connecting while participating in coordinated games for all levels of play that keep kids moving while having fun!
Nerf Blast Battle - Eight weeks of Epic Nerf Games culminating in a giant battle! Sharpen your nerf skills in our new Nerf Battle class. Participants are split into two squads and play a variety of games weekly for 8 weeks. Bring your own trusty Nerf blaster. Eye protection is required! We supply the darts. Games will include variations of : Capture the Flag, Team Elimination, Zombies, Rescue the General and much more!
Level-UP STEM & Robotics Club - for youth in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Club meets twice a month and each session spans two months. Kids will enjoy hands-on learning activities that allow them to apply technology, science, math, and engineering skills as they enjoy a 21st-century learning experience. Beyond science and engineering principles, a VEX Robotics project encourages creativity, teamwork, leadership, and problem solving among groups. Click here to view the Level-UP STEM Brochure
Questions? Contact Bridget Stewart, Youth Coordinator, at 937-492-9134 or bstewart@sidney-ymca.org.