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 that 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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Neurodiverse Fitness

Health and wellness is for EVERYONE, regardless of the things that make you different. Through these specific classes, the Y of Greater Erie wants to create healthy lifestyles for neurodiverse people, their families, and communities. These classes keep in mind the sensitivities of these participants[...]

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

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 families.  It is funded through a grant from […]

Support the Y

Spring Soccer Registration Now Open You Make the Y Possible You help provide a safe, strong and healthy community for all. Give Today Give Volunteer Planned Giving My Y Stories Support the Y As the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities, the Y relies on the support of neighbors like you to enable us […]

Summer Camp

Spring Program Registration Opens to Members on Monday, March 11th 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 […]

School-Age

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 achieve.  Structured activities include science, group projects, environmental awareness, […]

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 […]

Volunteer

Free Meals, Recreation and Learn to Swim Program for kids begins June 14. Support Apply Today Volunteer Registration Volunteer Opportunities Help us make a difference Become agents of a cause and volunteer. Volunteering is an essential way the Y engages people and helps them to be healthy, confident, and connected to others. The role of […]

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

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, fun and comfortable place where children build positive […]