Family Strengthening

Family Strengthening

Join us each month for a new theme and lots of family-friendly activities.

Magic for Beginners

Glenwood Park
4/5/25 - 5/10/25
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Learn the fundamentals of card magic with Joe Hohman at the Glenwood YMCA. Individuals or families can join this SIX-WEEK course, which will cover all the necessary sleight of hand skills and card controls needed to confidently perform classic “minor miracles” to amaze your friends and loved ones. Prior experience is not required, but a quick mind, ten fingers, and committed PRACTICE will be essential.

Location: 2R Meeting Room


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MetroBranchNon-Member
Spring Early (Members Only) 3/10/25 3/15/25 Online / Front Desk $ 10.00$ 10.00-
Spring Open (Members & Non-Members 3/16/25 3/22/25 Online / Front Desk $ 10.00$ 10.00$ 20.00
Spring Late (Member & Non-Members) 3/23/25 4/5/25 Online / Front Desk $ 20.00$ 20.00$ 30.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/05/25 - 05/10/25
Sa - 9:30 am - 1 hr
12 / 12 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/10/25

Parents' Afternoon Out

Eastside Family Y
12/13/25 - 12/13/25
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What might you do with four child-free hour less than  two weeks before Christmas? Finish up some shopping, start some baking, wrap some gifts, or maybe just take a bubble bath? Well, now’s your chance to make it happen!

Kid Zone and Child Care staff are planning a fun afternoon with movies, crafts, board games, and activities for kids ages 3 – 10. We’ll also have pizza, Christmas Cookies, cocoa, and a visitor from the North Pole! Kids will make up official wish lists (we’ll be on hand to help the little ones) to give to Kris Kringle, who is scheduled to make an appearance sometime during the afternoon. We’ll return the wish lists to parents in Top Secret envelopes as a keepsake, along with small polaroid Santa pics.

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Questions? Please contact Karen at [email protected] or 814-899-9622


Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/13/25
Ages 3 - 10 - Sa - 12:00 pm - 4 hrs
Registration
Closed
Opens on 09/29/2025

Parents' Night Out

Eastside Family Y
4/4/25 - 11/14/25
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Looking for some adult time? Send the kids to Parents’ Night Out!

 

Kids (3 to 11, MUST BE POTTY TRAINED) enjoy a movie and fun night while parents enjoy a night to themselves.  Make it a date night, clean the house, or just put up your feet and relax while your child(ren) have some pizza, watch a movie, play some games, and do some crafts. Leave the fun to us!

Space Limited, REGISTER BEFORE THEY FILL UP!

Questions? Please contact Karen at [email protected]


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MetroBranchNon-Member
Winter registration 12/30/24 2/22/25 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00$ 15.00$ 30.00
Early Member Registration 3/10/25 3/11/25 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00$ 15.00-
Open Registration 3/12/25 4/4/25 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00$ 15.00$ 30.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/04/25
Where Is Your Super Suit? - Fr - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/10/25
09/19/25
Back to "shule" with Megamind - Fr - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
Registration
Closed
Opens on 09/19/2025
11/14/25
Colors Of The Wind - Fr - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/14/2025

Parents' Outing Events

Glenwood Park
4/18/25 - 12/19/25
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A Parents’ Outing event is the perfect opportunity for your children to have a fun time with friends while you run errands, go on a date, or take some time for yourself! The Y’s enthusiastic staff will guide your children through fun activities that can include:  arts & crafts, open gym play, dance parties, theme-based movies and more!

In addition the fun activities described above, registration includes:  dinner, drinks and a snack.

To learn more, contact Shannon Kelley

 

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MetroBranchNon-Member
Members Only 3/10/25 3/12/25 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00-$ 0.00
Open 3/13/25 4/5/25 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00-$ 30.00
Late Fee 4/6/25 4/11/25 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00-$ 40.00
Members Only 5/27/25 6/1/25 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00--
Open 6/2/25 7/5/25 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00-$ 30.00
Late Fee 7/6/25 7/11/25 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00-$ 40.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/18/25
Easter Fun - Fr - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
25 / 25 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/10/25
07/18/25
Summer Blast - Fr - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
25 / 25 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 05/27/2025
10/17/25
Halloween Spooktacular - Fr - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
25 / 25 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 09/17/2025
12/19/25
Christmas at the Y - Fr - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
25 / 25 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/19/2025

Slime-making Workshop

Eastside Family Y
4/17/25 - 4/17/25
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Bring your kids ages 8 – 12 to a fun-filled slime-making class! They’ll learn how to make colorful, squishy slime using safe, non-toxic ingredients. Parents welcome!

Free for kids on a family membership, $15 for non-members. Advance registration required.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MetroBranchNon-Member
Spring Early Member Registration 3/10/25 3/11/25 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00-
Spring Open Registration 3/12/25 4/17/25 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 15.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/17/25
Spring - GE Multipurpose Room - Th - 10:00 am - 45 mins
Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/10/25

Slip Slidin' Away at the YMCA

Eastside Family Y
10/18/24 - 4/27/25
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No matter if there’s a chill in the air, it’s always warm at the pool! Kids can have fun on the indoor slide at the small (warm) pool (subject to lifeguard availability).. Anyone using the slide must have passed the Deep Water Test, so be sure to get your green band!

No registration required. Times may differ during school holidays, please call 814-899-9622 to verify.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/18/24 - 04/25/25
Friday Nights - Fr - 5:00 pm - 2 hrs
Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/10/25
10/19/24 - 04/26/25
Saturday Afternoons - Sa - 1:00 pm - 2 hrs
Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/10/25
11/03/24 - 04/27/25
Times To Be Announced - Su
Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/10/25

Youth and Family Gym Nights

Eastside Family Y
1/2/25 - 5/29/25
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We understand it ‘s hard to find open gym play time for kids and families. That’s why we are designating time in the gym for a “NO PICKUP BALL ZONE”, reserving it for families and youth up to age 17. Registration is not required.

Starting January 2025, Youth and Family Gym nights WEEKLY on Thursdays from 6 – 8pm!

No games, just fun!


Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/02/25 - 05/29/25
GYM 1 Weekly on Thursdays - Th - 6:00 pm - 2 hrs
Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/10/25

Youth and Family Pickleball Nights

Eastside Family Y
1/7/25 - 5/27/25
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Enjoy some youth and family time playing America’s fastest-growing sport. No equipment needed, we’ll have everything you need available. Basic instructions will be available upon request. No registration required.

 

Starting January 2025, Youth and Family Pickleball WEEKLY on Tuesdays from 6 – 8pm!


Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/07/25 - 05/27/25
Gym 1, open play, no instruction - Tu - 6:00 pm - 2 hrs
Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/10/25