Kid & Teen Activities

Our programs for kids and teens promote wellness grounded in the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and equity.

Schedules

Sports

Kids learn teamwork and build skills through YMCA youth sports.

Full-day Child Care

Eight metro Early Childhood Learning Centers provide full-day, year-round child care options for children ages six weeks to five years.

School Age Care

Our partnerships with local school districts offer before- and after-school care and school-release day options for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade at dozens of locations across the Twin Cities.

Summer Programs

For the summer, children in preschool through eighth grade can enjoy a variety of enrichment programs.

Day Camp Spring Lake

Traditional day camp held at Dakota County Spring Lake Park Reserve in Rosemount. Free busing available from Cottage Grove, Eagan, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Newport, Prescott (WI), Rosemount, St. Paul, St. Paul Park and West St. Paul.

Arts and humanities classes

Encourage expression in creativity with enrichment classes for kids. These classes are only offered during select times throughout the year. Contact Member Services at 651-456-9622 for more info.

Safe Sitter Classes

Safe Sitter®, an up-to-date and well-rounded youth development program with a medical basis, teaches youth between the ages of 11 and 14 everything they need to know to keep themselves and the children in their care safe. The nationally-recognized, pediatrician-developed program includes child care techniques, basic first aid, rescue techniques (like choking infant and child rescue), babysitting as a business, and online and cellphone safety.

Where: Eagan YMCA 
Fee: $66 for members, $78 for non-members for Safe Sitter® (1-day with CPR) includes The Official Safe Sitter® Babysitter’s Handbook

For information on future class dates and times or to register please contact Morgan McCaskill at 651-259-2112.

Workout Child Care

When you come to work out at the Y, consider bringing your children along for the fun that awaits them at Kids Stuff, the Y’s child care program. Children ages six weeks to 10 years that are members can participate in age-appropriate activities in a safe environment—free for Family and One Adult Family Members. Learn more

Contact Member Services at 651-456-9622 for hours and information.

Kids Stuff Hours

  • Mon: 9:15am - 12:15pm & 5pm - 7:30pm
  • Tue: 9:15am - 12:15pm & 5pm - 7:30pm
  • Wed: 9:15am - 12:15pm
  • Thu: 9:15am - 12:15pm & 5pm - 7:30pm
  • Fri: 9:15am - 12:15pm
  • Sat: 9:15am - 12:15pm
  • Sun:  Closed

Homeschool P.E.

YMCA Homeschool Physical Education is designed to teach the importance of healthy living through sports and aquatics activities. From September to May, the program follows comprehensive curriculum that includes instruction in sports, gym games, fitness skills, and pool activities. YMCA Homeschool PE is a great place to meet new friends, create long lasting relationships and learn about the importance of healthy living.

Y Adventure Lab Adventure Racing

Unique seasonal fitness challenges, motivation programs and adventure races that keep kids physically active all year long.