What We Offer - For Kids
The YMCA has long been at the forefront of providing quality, low-cost programming for youth. Our programs are run by caring, experienced staff with a focus on youth development principles: safety, relationship building, skill building, community involvement, and meaningful youth participation.
NEW! The Chinatown YMCA facility has now reopened with 41,000 square feet of state-of-the-art equipment and a vast array of programs serving kids, teens, adults, families and seniors.
The Chinatown YMCA provides eight highly structured afterschool programs for youth grades K to 8th in the YMCA as well as at schools in our community.
The Young Artist Program offers children and teenagers the opportunity to explore the many benefits of art.
Ballet Class offers girls of all ages a disciplined and nurturing environment to learn the basics of classical ballet.Culture Dance offers kids from 5 - 11 years old a chance to learn the...
Building Futures Mentoring Program »
From mentoring programs to our comprehensive Youth Service Bureaus, the YMCA specializes in collaborating and partnering within our communities and schools to offer diverse services to meet...
YMCA youth sports programs encourage and promote healthy and strong kids, families and communities by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition, team building, individual...
Facility Rental & Birthday Parties »
Having a birthday? The YMCA will be the ideal place for your child’s party.
The Chinatown YMCA is a place where your youth, can be connected to community events, such as our annual Chinatown Lunar New Year’s Run and the Chinese Lunar New Year’s Parade.
The Chinatown YMCA is committed to providing a variety of experiences for Community Members. The educational and recreational programs offered will provide youth, families, and seniors...
Service learning continues to be an emerging focus in our afterschool programming. Click inside and learn about the different service projects our YMCA youth have participated in!
Winter Camp is a program for children ages 5 to 11 (currently in K-5th Grade) during winter break. Participants will have a great time making new friends, go on fieldtrips, take part in...
Visit our Schedules page for our latest Aquatics Program Update. Come enjoy both group and private swim lessons, aqua fitness classes, and community swim in our brand new pool!
Resident Camp at Jones Gulch »
Experience a week of camp at our 900+ acre facility nestled among old-growth redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains.