Kid Zone

We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That’s why, through the Y, millions of youth today are cultivating the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement.

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Meals for Kids

Strengthening families is at the heart of the Y’s commitment to our community. With rising costs at the grocery store, you may know a child who might be at risk for going hungry. The Y is serving up free food and fun for kids ages 2-18; no income requirement. Kids can stop by for a healthy meal.
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Youth Classes/Training

At the Y, we offer a number of programs and classes for youth of all ages to introduce them to healthy habits and routines, exercise safety, and fitness and conditioning.

Youth Wellness Center Orientation is offered to ages 8-14 at all of our locations. We've developed this youth orientation to t[...]

Refresh Healthy Habits this School Year

Posted on by Victoria Stilson

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and as children and families start their new school year routines, it’s a perfect time to reflect and refresh your family’s healthy habits. As families settle into new school-year routines this month, The YMCA of Greater Erie is offering tips to help families incorporate healthy eating and physical activity […]

engeloneill – Summer Camp

Click Here for important facility updates and announcements. Child Care Enroll Today FIND YOUR FRIENDS. FIND YOUR FUN. FIND YOUR Y. At Y day camp, your kids will make new friends and have tons of fun as they explore new adventures each day. Y Day Camps are geared to children entering grades K-6. To begin […]

Family Resources

Family Resources Count on the YMCA of Greater Erie to support families and caregivers with resources to strengthen, nurture and protect. Conscious Discipline® YMCA of Greater Erie embraces a positive approach to behavioral strains by applying research-informed and evidence-based practices known as Conscious Discipline® and offers in-house behavior consultation for educators.  Conscious Discipline® takes a unique […]

Donate

YOU ARE ESSENTIAL Our neighbors in Erie County need us now more than ever during this challenging time Donate By keeping the doors open and the services flowing, you’re keeping youth safe, learning and healthy. Find out how you can help here. You Can Help Us Reach our $100,000 Goal Video Stories of Impact Our […]

USE THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR TO REFRESH YOUR HEALTHY HABITS AS A FAMILY

Posted on Updated on by Victoria Stilson

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and as children and families start their new school-year routines, it’s a perfect time to reflect and refresh your family’s healthy habits. As families settle into new school-year routines this month, The YMCA of Greater Erie is offering tips to help families in the Erie Community incorporate healthy eating […]

YMCA RECEIVES GRANT FOR TEACHING KITCHEN

Posted on by Tammy Roche

Erie, PA – The YMCA of Greater Erie, a vital nonprofit organization, has received an $11,000 grant from the Erie County Gaming and Revenue Authority to install a teaching kitchen within the Community Learning Center at the downtown Y at 31 West 10th Street. “This grant will help us to install a functional kitchen including […]

Heritage Club

Free Meals, Recreation and Learn to Swim Program for kids begins June 14. Support Leave Your Legacy YMCA Heritage Club The YMCA Heritage Club is a group of individuals, couples and families that have made a lasting investment in our community through their commitment to the YMCA Endowment Fund.  Members of the Heritage Club have […]

Leaving Your Legacy

Free Meals, Recreation and Learn to Swim Program for kids begins June 14. Support Leave Your Legacy Many Options For Leaving Your Legacy Your gift tells the Y story to future generations by showing that planned giving creates opportunities where they are most needed: through enrichment of the Y right here in Erie.  Before making […]

Global Widgets

Urgent Update Our Downtown location will be without water on Friday, March 22nd from 6am-8am. Contact Area We’re here for you Childcare Accordions Applications/Parent Handbook for DayCare, Traditional Preschool & School-Age Programs To begin the enrollment process, click the button below for enrollment (daycare/childcare, traditional PreK/Preschool, Pre-K Counts, School-Age, Summer Camp). Begin Enrollment   Download […]