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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.
Call 270-663-8229 or contact bobby@owensboroymca.org to learn more about our youth wellness programs.
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
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!
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
Indoor Micro Soccer
Ages: 5-6
Get your little one kicking with Micro Soccer at the Owensboro Family YMCA! Designed for Kindergarteners, this fun and engaging program introduces young players to the fundamentals of soccer in a non-competitive, skills-focused environment.
Members: $70 | Nonmembers: $100
Indoor Elementary Soccer
Ages: 7-10
This program puts the FUN in fundamentals for soccer skills! On Saturdays, kids will have a 30 minute practice followed immediately by a game. This will give kids the chance to learn and apply the basics in an engaging environment. Times of practice and games will vary.
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!
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
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
