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.

Kids at the Gym

Kids at the Gym includes ChildWatch, Creative Movement, Group Fitness and Parent/Child Classes.

Swim Lessons

The Peninsula YMCA offers a variety of swim lessons for all ages and abilities. Session begins January 4, 2010.

Youth Fitness Orientation

Complete this orientation to use designated areas of the adult fitness center

Youth Sports

The YMCA youth sports programs encourage and promote healthy and strong kids, families and communities by placing a priority on healthy competition, team building and positive self-image.

Gateway Child Care

A licensed facility providing a nurturing and supportive environment for infants through preschool.

Kidz Zone Fitness Center

Opened in 2008 to help prevent the CDC's theory that this generation of youth will not outlive their parents due to inactivity, poor nutrition, increased disease and disorders.

The Peninsula Family YMCA is the ideal location for your child's birthday party. Use the pool, gym, kitchen and outdoor rec area.

Parents drop your kids off at ChildWatch and grab a fun filled dinner for yourselves

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.

Come join our martial arts program.