Arts & Humanities Programs

Upcoming Summer Programming!

Class dates and times available on the Youth & Family Summer Program Guide. Most programs/classes require registration.

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.
• Family Bird Feeder Make & Take Workshop: Join us for a night together where families can make and take a feeder home. Each family will be able to make a wooden bird feeder as well as a couple other creative ones too! You only need to register one person per family to attend. All family members are included in the cost of the program.
• 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.

Youth Summer Workshops

• Plant a Herb Garden (July 13): Youth will create a window herb garden. They will decorate pots, plant herbs, and learn about the plant life cycle.
• Messy Art (July 15): Bubbles and squirt guns and paint... oh my! This outdoor art class will explore some very messy and fun ways to create art.
• Star Gazers (July 20): Learn about the night sky and how to identify common constellations. Youth will learn some history behind constellations and then create a string art constellation to bring home.     
• Mini Fairy Garden (July 22): Create a mystical garden to attract fairies to your yard! Youth will use re-purposed, natural, and interesting materials to create a fun space for fairies to visit.
• Flight: Calling all Engineers (July 27): Youth will learn about different types of paper airplanes and how their shapes can affect their flight! Make predictions, measure, and determine how to make the fastest flying planes!
• Lego Building Challenge (Aug. 3): Youth will complete a series of different Lego building challenges. This is a great night to meet friends who love Lego's as much as you do!
• Create your Own Game (Aug. 5): Youth will be challenged to develop their own board games! Come up with a game board, rules, and playing pieces. Family game night just got a lot cooler!
• Open Maker Space (Aug. 10): Come and create in an "open-studio" environment! Utilize whichever supplies you'd liked to make a masterpiece from your imagination.
• Paint A Canvas (Aug. 12): Youth will follow along step-by-step to create a summer-themed canvas painting.

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

• 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 STEAM: (3-6 yrs) Each week we will explore different topics and engage in STEAM activities and challenges. STEAM activities will include learning about science, technology, engineering, arts and math topics. All materials are included.
• Preschool Exploration: (2.5-4 yrs) This program will focus on structured activities and social play. This is a great program to transition to preschool and each week we will learn about new topics and new skills to prepare us for pre-k. All classes will be able to stay in Kidquarium to play and socialize after class each week for free. This is a drop off program and will be in a small group setting. Children are required to bring a mask and must be potty-trained or wear a pull up. Each class will be different, so register for one or more days and times.

Youth/Teen

• 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 Edition.
  
• 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 and Government (YAG): (7th-12th graders, as of 2020-2021 school year). 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.
• 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 STEAM: (6-12 yrs) Each week we will explore different topics and engage in STEAM activities and challenges. STEAM activities will include learning about science, technology, engineering, arts and math topics. All materials are included.

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.