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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. Registration begins 7 days prior to the event and is first come first serve registration until capacity reached
FREE - Members only
Upcoming dates: February 7, March 7, and April 4
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.
Mondays - Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm
Coming back February 2026!
Babysitters Preparedness Course
Ages: 13-17
Get ready to become a confident, capable babysitter with our engaging Babysitters Preparedness course!
Designed for aspiring caregivers, this dynamic in-person class equips participants with essential skills to keep children safe and respond effectively in emergencies. Through hands-on practice, interactive videos, and lively guided discussions, learners stay motivated and involved while mastering lifesaving techniques that are easy to remember and apply.
The course covers critical topics like staying safe on the job, caring for children and infants, promoting positive behavior, and handling emergencies with confidence. By the end of the training, participants will earn a 10-year Babysitters Training certification, and a Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification (valid for 2 years).
Members: $80 +Tax | Nonmembers: $120+Tax
Dance and Cheer
Ages: 4-7
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!
Members: $55 | Nonmembers: $75
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. This class starts new every month.
FREE - Member benefit
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
Little Dribblers
Ages: 4-7
Practice skills and play basketball games. The games are just for fun. The primary focus is for the children to love the game and learn the first skills needed to be successful in the future!
5th Annual KWC/YMCA Basketball Camp
Ages: 5-16
Rise to the challenge and own the court this summer at the 5th Annual KWC/YMCA Basketball Camp hosted at Kentucky Wesleyan College.
All youth programs are sponsored by Norton Children's
Dance and Cheer
Youth Basketball Camp at KWC
Indoor Micro Soccer
