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YOUTH
The Whole Family Can Have Fun at the Owensboro YMCA
At the Y, youth development is a priority, and children who are active tend to be healthier and have more confidence than their peers. We want to make sure families have access to high quality programs to keep their kids moving and thriving. We offer a wide range of youth activities that are free to everyone on the family membership.
KIDS' NIGHT OUT
Ages: 3 -12
Kids' Night Out is offered as a FREE MEMBER PERK one Saturday of the month from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Have time with loved ones while your kids have a blast. We usually swim, eat, and do crafts! All kids must be potty trained to attend. Registration begins 7 days prior to the event and is first come first serve registration until capacity reached.
FREE - Members only
Upcoming dates: Sept 12 | Oct 10 | Nov 14 | Dec 12
CPR, AED, and First Aid Training for Youth
Ages: 13-17
Designed for aspiring caregivers, this dynamic in-person class equips participants with essential skills to keep children safe and respond effectively in emergencies. The course covers critical topics like handling medical emergencies with confidence. By the end of the training, participants will earn a Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification (valid for 2 years).
Members: $70 +Tax | Nonmembers: $110+Tax
Cardio Kids
Ages: 8-12
Give your child the opportunity to exercise with you! This class will teach youth how to use the cardio equipment on the wellness floor by instruction and practice. When children graduate the course, they can use the cardio equipment on the floor with an adult closeby. This class starts new every month.
FREE - Member benefit
Tuesdays at 5:15pm
Junior Strength
Ages: 13-17
This education and safety based course teaches teens how to use the strength equipment on the wellness floor without an adult.
FREE - Member Benefit
Tuesdays at 6:15pm
Little Dribblers
Ages: 4-7
Pump up your child's hoop dreams with the Y's Little Dribbler's program. This course will focus on fundamentals and then play games for fun. This session includes six weeks of 45 minute classes. Spots are limited. Hurry to register!
Members: $50 | Nonmembers: $70
Dance and Cheer
Ages: 5-10
Where fun meets energy! Time to bring your smile and your Y spirit! Learn basic skills of cheerleading, such as jumps, motions, dance, basic tumbling techniques, play games and have fun!
This fall, there will be a beginner dance and cheer for 5-7 year olds and an intermediate dance and cheer for 8-10 year olds. 5-7 year olds will meet Mondays at 6:30pm. 8-10 year olds will meet Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Classes start September 14!
Members: $55 + tax | Nonmembers: $75 + tax
Learning Lab
AGES: Kindergarten - 8th Grade
The Y's Learning Lab program is a tutoring program that utilizes KWC students' expertise to offer high impact tutoring. Give your child the boost they need with small-group tutoring sessions! Our friendly team is here to help with homework and those tricky concepts that need a little extra attention. Each session is 30 minutes, and it's available for most subjects. The tutoring will take place in a welcoming space and involve strategies and manipulatives to best help students learn.
Returning October 2026
All youth programs are sponsored by Norton Children's
Dance and Cheer
Youth Basketball Camp at KWC
Indoor Micro Soccer
