Youth Development
Youth Development: Nurturing the potential of every child and teen
The Y believes that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That’s why, through the Y, thousands of Erie’s youth today are engaged in programs that encourage Y core-values – character, honesty, respect and responsibility. Unique community partnerships with the City of Erie and the Erie Housing Authority serve Erie’s most at-risk, underserved kids and teens directly in their neighborhoods. In our membership and program centers, award-winning early learning & education, school age centers, summer camp, youth sports, swimming, youth fitness, leadership, mentoring and volunteerism, are all Y programs that are helping Erie’s kids and teens reach their full potential.
Preschool Programs
Online registration for preschool programs, click here>>
ChildWatch
Safe play area. Plenty of smiles. Y staff will supervise your child while you work out. Services are provided for FREE while you exercise to ensure the active use of your Y membership. Open to children 6 weeks to 7 years.
Birthday Parties
Looking for something different for your child’s next birthday party? Have a “Y” Birthday Party! Contact the front desk for availability and pricing.
Tiny Tumblers
Sing, dance tumble and giggle. Games and songs will teach your preschooler new ways to move. All activities geared for parents and preschoolers to do together. Open to children ages 18 months to 3 years.
Thursdays 11:30am Saturdays 10:30am
Art & Gym
The Art & Gym program includes 30 minutes each of art & tumbling/gym. Each portion of the class is 30 minutes in length. Open to children ages 3-6.
Tuesdays 10:30am
Y Music Fun
A time to march, bet the drum and sing. A fun program with parent/child interaction. Exposure to a variety of instruments ans styles of music. Let’s learn the beat and we might even sing. Open to children ages 2 months to 6 years.
Fridays(8wks-18mos) 10:30am Fridays(19mos-3yrs) 11:05am Fridays(4-5 years) 11:45am
Iddy Biddy Sports
The program is 6 weeks in length and designed for children ages 4-5. Throughout that time the participants will learn fundamental skills of the game; ball control, catching, throwing, shooting, etc… Iddy Biddy Sports replaces Mighty Mites. The entire session will be devoted to one sport. The sports we concentrate on are soccer, basketball, and t-ball.
Mondays 1:30pm
Tumbling Tots
This class teaches basic mat skills for strength, flexibility and technique, including gymnastics and movement education. Open to pre-school children.
Thursdays 10:30am Saturdays 11:15am
Hot Tots
A program that teaches the fundamentals of soccer, basketball and tee ball to 3 year olds.
Mondays 11:00am
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Youth
Online registration for youth classes, click here>>
ChildWatch
Safe play area. Plenty of smiles. Y staff will supervise your child while you work out. Services are provided for FREE while you exercise to ensure the active use of your Y membership. Open to children 6 weeks to 7 years.
Birthday Parties
Looking for something different for your child’s next birthday party? Have a “Y” Birthday Party! Contact the front desk for availability and pricing.
Competitive Swimming
Participants have an opportunity to swim in a competitive environment. The swim team competes locally with the opportunity to advance to district, state and national events. Everybody swims, everybody wins. Winter session runs October to March, summer session runs June-July.
To access the County Blue Dolphins web site, click here>>
Youth Co-Ed Floor Hockey
This program teaches the basic skills and strategies of floor hockey. Volunteer coaches instruct children on team work, sportsmanship and cooperative play. Offered to children ages 4-12. Session Runs January through February. Register here.
Youth Co-Ed Indoor Soccer
This non-competitive program is offered in the winter to ages 4-12. Teaching the basic skills and strategies of indoor soccer. Practices and games each week. Sessions run October through December and March through May. Register here.
Youth NFL Flag Football
Program for girls & boys, ages 6-12. Participants learn basic football skills and play weekly games. Six games plus practices during the week. Summer/Fall session only. Register here.
Youth Co-Ed Basketball
Offered to boys and girls ages 5-12. Teaching the basic skills and strategies of basketball. Six games and practices during the week. Session runs January through February. Register here.
Summer Sports Camp
Focusing on fundamental skills specific to each sport. For boys and girls ages 6-14 years. Instructed by an expert.Y cheerleading It’s time to dance, cheer and learn creative moves. Boys and girls, it’s time to step to the beat! Offered Fall II and Winter sessions only. Register here.
Saturdays 1:00pm
Mondays 4:15pm
Youth Fitness Course
Designed for ages 11-14 years. Under the supervision of trained instructors, the course concentrates on flexibility, cardiovascular and strength. Proper form, full range of motion and appropriate resistance and repetitions are emphasized. Get a healthy, early start to fitness and reinforce a lifetime pattern to exercise. After the one-hour orientation, youth are given a card to participate with their family and utilize the fitness center. Contact the Membership Desk to schedule an appointment.
School-Age Tumbling
Progressive tumbling skills taught to school age children ages 6-11.
Tuesdays 4:15pm
Tennis Lessons
Designed for youth ages 8-14 years. This program teaches the fundamental skill of tennis. Summer session only.
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Teens
Birthday Parties
Looking for something different for your child’s next birthday party? Have a “Y” Birthday Party! Contact the front desk for availability and pricing.
Babysitting Clinic
Prepare your teen for babysitting. Learn tips for making babysitting fun and safe. Exposure to CPR and First Aid, games and other ideas to make babysitting experiences top notch. Bring a lunch. Recommended ages 10 years and older. This class is offered throughout the year. Contact the Membership Desk for the next available class.
Teen Program @ James Parker Middle School
Age appropriate for youth 5-8th grade. Activities include recreation, art, guest speakers, life skills, homework help, “chill” time, special events. Join the Y as a youth member ($22.81/month) and Y Teen Program activities at James Parker Middle School are free. Financial assistance is available. For more information, call (814) 883-0248.
Competitive Swimming
Participants have an opportunity to swim in a competitive environment. The swim team competes locally with the opportunity to advance to district, state and national events. Everybody swims, everybody wins. Winter session runs October to March, summer session runs June-July.
To access the County Blue Dolphins web site, click here>>
