Arts & Humanities Programs

Family Events

• Family Bingo: Join us for a night out at the pavilion to enjoy multiple games of bingo. After bingo families can stay and play on our new outdoor playground together. This is a member only event.
• Paint a Canvas: Family Edition: (5+ yrs, with adult-requried) Bring your family and join us for an instructor-led night of painting! This adult and youth program is a great time to enjoy a night together while creating a unique masterpiece. Each adult and child will paint their own canvas.

Special Events

*Programs listed below may not be available every session. Click the Programs button above to view current and upcoming offerings.

Family

• Family Bingo: (all ages) Bring the new year in with a family fun event. We will play bingo, win prizes, and have a night out at the YMCA. The fun doesn’t have to stop after Bingo. We will have our Kids Clubhouse open after the event as well as the gym and our family fun pool. Make it a fun family night at the YMCA!
• Family Night at the Y: (all ages) Join us for a family night of fun at the Y! Each Family Night will include a themed craft, swimming, climbing in our Kids Clubhouse, and burning off some energy inside in our gymnasium or outside at our playground (seasonal/weather permitting)! Register for the swim time you would like to have. All of the other activities will be available any time during the night for every family to participate in. Having fun at the Y couldn’t be better. Come create some new memories with us!
• Paint a Canvas: Family Time Edition: (5+ yrs with adult) Join us for an instructor led night of painting and all materials are included. This is a family program; an adult must participate.
  

Preschool

INDEPENDENT CHILD

• Gym Jamboree: (1-6 yrs w/ adult) This parent child opportunity focuses on gross motor skill development, early team work and sharing, and following simple instructions. This instructor led class will lead parents and their children through various sports and cooperative games.
• Kids Can Cook: (3-6 yrs) This class will focus on a new recipe each week that will help preschoolers discover kitchen safety, cooking skills, and how to prepare a recipe. This class will provide hands-on experiences for preschoolers as they explore new ingredients. This is a drop off class for participants.
• Parents Night Out: (3-12 yrs) We’ll keep your kids busy with games, arts and crafts, swimming and more. Be sure to pack their swimsuit and towel. Pizza, water, and a snack will be provided.
• Pre-K STEM: (3-6 yrs) This program helps kids reach their full potential by supporting their unique youth development journeys. Kids are engaged in STEM activities that nurture their curiosity, inspire creativity and teach them how to succeed. This is instructor led program which focuses on learning how to solve problems, develop critical-thinking skills, become comfortable with failure and trying again, learn to work successfully in teams, and develop self-confidence.
• Rosie's Club: (1-6 yrs w/ adult) Join us weekly at Rosie's Club! This parent-child opportunity focuses on early social skill development, fine motor skill practice, and fun, age-appropriate activities for toddlers and young preschoolers. Parents will enjoy structured time with their little ones, and also an opportunity to connect with other parents and caregivers.
• Terrific 2’s and 3’s: (2-3 yrs) This toddler program offers a warm, safe and secure environment for your child to grow and learn through experiences that focus on their mental and physical development. Music, singing, reading, movement and constant verbalization foster socialization and self-concept. We help kids reach important milestones through age-appropriate toys, games and enrichment activities.

Youth/Teen

• ART CLUBS:
  Emerging Artists (5-8 yrs) This art program is designed for artists in Kindergarten through second grade. Each session we will explore different mediums and methods to create art work including; 3-D sculptures, canvas painting, mixed media, and so much more.
  Art Masters (8-12 yrs) This art program is designed for artists in third through sixth grade. Each session we will explore different mediums and methods to create art work including; 3-D sculptures, canvas painting, mixed media, and so much more.
  Artists-in-Residence (11-15 yrs) This art program is designed for artists in 5th through 9th grade. Artists will create three multi-step projects that incorporate multiple art modalities.

• Paint a Canvas: (5-13 yrs) Join us for an instructor led night of painting and all materials are included. Popcorn will be provided.  This is a drop-off program for youth, unless noted as a Family Time Editions.

• Parents Night Out: (3-12 yrs) We’ll keep your kids busy with games, arts and crafts, swimming and more. Be sure to pack their swimsuit and towel. Pizza, water, and a snack will be provided.

• Youth Activity Club: (6-10 yrs) Looking for a fun and engaging space for your older children? Look no further! The Youth Activity Club includes art, STEM, games, supervised trips to our clubhouse, and so much more! After registering your kids to participate, you can drop them off anytime between 6:00PM-7:30PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Youth and Government (YAG): (7th-12th graders) This program is a national YMCA program that brings youth together to learn about politics, government, and work on debating skills. Students write mock bills and debate them in weekly meetings. Registration through the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA is required. Model Convention information will be available at a later date. Click here to view the flyer for program details.
• Youth Can Cook!: (6-12 yrs) This class will focus on a new recipe each week that will help youth discover kitchen safety, cooking skills, and how to prepare a recipe. This class will provide hands-on experiences for youth as they explore new ingredients and techniques. 
• Youth STEM: (6-12 yrs) This program helps kids reach their full potential by supporting their unique youth development journeys. Kids are engaged in STEM activities that nurture their curiosity, inspire creativity and teach them how to succeed. This is instructor led program which focuses on learning how to solve problems, develop critical-thinking skills, become comfortable with failure and trying again, learn to work successfully in teams, and develop self-confidence.

Adults/Active Older Adults

• Medicare Seminars by Davevic Benefits: We have partnered with Davevic Benefit Consultants to offer free, educational Medicare presentations geared towards individuals approaching age 65 or retirement. Presented by Mike Johnson, Medicare Advisor, Davevic Benefit Consultants. Registration is required. Contact Davevic Benefit Consultants, Inc. with any questions: individual@davevic.com | 724-458-7255 | https://www.davevic.com/medicare
• Seniors For Safe Driving: We have partnered with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to offer this Mature Driver Improvement Course. Course benefits: PennDot approved • Designed for drivers ages 55+ • Become a safer, more confident driver • Receive a minimum 5% discount on your auto insurance premium for 3 years - as mandated by Pennsylvania State Law • No exam will be given • No on-the-road driving required • Classroom instruction only • Refresher course conducted in one 4-hour session. Registration Information: Must register and pay tuition through Seniors For Safe Driving by phone (1-800-559-4880) or online (www.seniorsforsafedriving.com). Registration is not available through the Y.
• Special Event AOA Bingo days! Come join the YMCA to play some Bingo! Bingo will be 12:00PM-3:00PM in the Community Room. Free event for members! 10/28-Boo Bingo | 12/17-Christmas Bingo