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[...]

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 […]

Pre-K Counts

Click Here for important facility updates and announcements. Child Care Pre-K Counts Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is now open. The Pre-K Counts program makes quality Pre-Kindergarten programs available to Pennsylvania residents at no cost to qualifying families. The Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program makes quality pre-kindergarten programs available to Pennsylvania residents at no cost to qualifying […]

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 […]

School-Age

Click Here for important facility updates and announcements. Child Care Enroll Today Combining play with academics, the Y’s School-Age Enrichment Program fills gaps in school by offering enrichment through arts, music, physical education, sports and nutrition. YMCA character values – caring, honesty, respect and responsibility help kids discover who they are and what they can […]

Infants/Toddlers

Child Care Enroll Today Ages 6 weeks-2 years The YMCA Childcare Centers partner with parents to grow happy children, ages six weeks to two years, emphasizing developmental education and character development. While we cannot replace a parent, our trusted staff takes pride in your child’s discoveries. Daily plans are designed to boost development, while schedules […]

Planned Giving

Free Meals, Recreation and Learn to Swim Program for kids begins June 14. Support Leave Your Legacy Leave Your Legacy Heritage Club Why give to the YMCA Endowment? There is no other organization quite like the YMCA. It is a powerful association of men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life […]

Traditional Preschool

Click Here for important facility updates and announcements. Child Care Enroll Today Ages 3-5 years Y Preschool builds on a child’s natural desire to learn things and become more self-reliant. Getting along with other children, sharing, taking turns and working in a group are all natural parts of learning. Y Preschool is also a safe, […]