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.

Building Futures Program

Building Futures is a therapeutic 1-to-1 mentoring program serving at-risk youth ages 6-18 in the Bay Area.

Kids at the Gym

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

Gateway Child Development Center

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

Day Camp

YMCA Camps provide youth with group activities and adventure trips!

Swim Lessons

The Peninsula YMCA offers a variety of swim lessons for all ages and abilities. 

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.

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.

Cultural Arts & Fun

Cooking, music, dance and more! Come and get inspired.

Martial Arts

Come join our martial arts program.

YMCA Birthday Parties

The Peninsula Family YMCA knows how to throw a birthday party! Party activities include a Bounce House, swimming, sports or games.

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.