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Empowering Young Minds to Achieve, Relate, and Belong Through Discovery

At the Y, we believe that all young people deserve opportunities to explore their potential and discover their purpose. Our S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Program is designed to nurture curiosity, spark creativity, and build critical thinking skills—all in a safe, supportive environment rooted in our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.


Engineer-It! (Ages 6-14)

Eastside Family Y
4/11/26 - 4/11/26
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Wabtec presents STEM workshops at the Eastside YMCA. Join Wabtec engineers for a fun afternoon to Engineer-It! In a hands on experience learn about the different fields of engineering by completing projects in the mechanical, electrical and material sciences. When all is said and done you will leave with your brain filled with knowledge and a project in hand.

To learn more, Contact Cait at [email protected] OR  814-899-9622 Ext. 3241


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MetroBranchNon-Member
Spring: Member Only 3/2/26 3/8/26 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 25.00-
Spring: Member & Non-Member 3/9/26 4/11/26 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 25.00$ 40.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/11/26
Engineer-It! (Gym 3) - Sa - 9:00 am - 3 hrs
 40 / 50 Available Register  
Closes
04/11/2026

Game of Shrooms Art Event

Glenwood Park
6/13/26 - 6/13/26
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Get ready for a whimsical, hands-on art experience!
This June, the YMCA is celebrating the international Game of Shrooms art event. On that day, artists from all over the world hide their original mushroom-themed art works in public places then they give hints (often on social media) for others to find AND KEEP! Families and kids of all ages are invited get creative, and make a mushroom-themed craft inspired by this playful, global art happening.
Participants will meet in the Fireside Lounge have the chance to create fun fungal art and a special keepsake to take home if they wish—perfect for remembering a day of creativity and imagination. All good things need time to grow (like mushrooms!) so we recommend arriving at the beginning of the workshop to allow plenty of time to finish your art.
Below is the link to the official Game of Shrooms website, where you can explore the event map and learn more about how artists and communities around the world are joining in on the fun. Whether you’re already a fan of the event or discovering it for the first time, this is a great way to connect, create, and celebrate art together.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MetroBranchNon-Member
Spring & Summer Early (Members Only) 3/2/26 3/8/26 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00$ 15.00-
Spring & Summer Open (Members & Non Members) 3/9/26 6/10/26 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00$ 15.00$ 30.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/13/26
Sa - 12:00 pm - 2 hrs
 15 / 15 Available Register  
Closes
06/10/2026