Family Strengthening

Family Strengthening

Join us each month for a new theme and lots of family-friendly activities.

Parents' Afternoon Out

Eastside Family Y
12/14/24 - 12/13/25
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What might you do with four child-free hour less than  two weeks before Christmas? Finish up some shopping, start some baking, wrap some gifts, or maybe just take a bubble bath? Well, now’s your chance to make it happen!

Kid Zone and Child Care staff are planning a fun afternoon with movies, crafts, board games, and activities for kids ages 3 – 10. We’ll also have pizza, Christmas Cookies, cocoa, and a visitor from the North Pole! Kids will make up official wish lists (we’ll be on hand to help the little ones) to give to Kris Kringle, who is scheduled to make an appearance sometime during the afternoon. We’ll return the wish lists to parents in Top Secret envelopes as a keepsake, along with small polaroid Santa pics.

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Questions? Please contact Karen at [email protected] or 814-899-9622


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MetroBranchNon-Member
11/1/24 12/14/24 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00$ 15.00$ 30.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
12/14/24
Ages 3 - 10 - Sa - 12:00 pm - 4 hrs
Register  
Closes
12/13/2024
12/14/24
Santa visit only ages up to 3, take your own pics - Sa - 12:30 pm - 1 hr
$5 - $10 Register  
Closes
12/13/2024
12/13/25
Ages 3 - 10 - Sa - 12:00 pm - 4 hrs
Registration
will open on
09/29/2025

Parents' Night Out

Eastside Family Y
2/21/25 - 11/14/25
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Looking for some adult time? Send the kids to Parents’ Night Out!

 

Kids (3 to 11, MUST BE POTTY TRAINED) enjoy a movie and fun night while parents enjoy a night to themselves.  Make it a date night, clean the house, or just put up your feet and relax while your child(ren) have some pizza, watch a movie, play some games, and do some crafts. Leave the fun to us!

Space Limited, REGISTER BEFORE THEY FILL UP!

Questions? Please contact Karen at [email protected]


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MetroBranchNon-Member
2024 11/26/23 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00$ 15.00$ 30.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
02/21/25
Do You Want To Build A Snowman? - Fr - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
Register  
04/04/25
Where Is Your Super Suit? - Fr - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
Register  
09/19/25
Back to "shule" with Megamind - Fr - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
Register  
11/14/25
Colors Of The Wind - Fr - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
Register  

Parents' Outing Events

Glenwood Park
12/20/24 - 12/19/25
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A Parents’ Outing event is the perfect opportunity for your children to have a fun time with friends while you run errands, go on a date, or take some time for yourself! The Y’s enthusiastic staff will guide your children through fun activities that can include:  arts & crafts, open gym play, dance parties, theme-based movies and more!

In addition the fun activities described above, registration includes:  dinner, drinks and a snack.

To learn more, contact Shannon Kelley

 

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MetroBranchNon-Member
12/26/23 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00-$ 30.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
12/20/24
Christmas Party - Fr - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
20 / 25 Available Register  
Closes
12/19/2024
04/18/25
Easter Fun - Fr - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
25 / 25 Available
Registration
will open on
03/18/2025
07/18/25
Summer Blast - Fr - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
25 / 25 Available
Registration
will open on
06/18/2025
10/17/25
Halloween Spooktacular - Fr - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
25 / 25 Available
Registration
will open on
09/17/2025
12/19/25
Christmas at the Y - Fr - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
25 / 25 Available
Registration
will open on
11/19/2025

Slime-making Workshop

Eastside Family Y
2/1/25 - 2/1/25
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Bring your kids ages 8 – 12 to a fun-filled slime-making class! They’ll learn how to make colorful, squishy slime using safe, non-toxic ingredients. Parents welcome!

Free for kids on a family membership, $15 for non-members. Advance registration required.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MetroBranchNon-Member
Early Member Registration 12/23/24 12/29/24 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00-
Open Registration 12/30/24 2/1/25 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 15.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
02/01/25
Winter - GE Multipurpose Room - Sa - 10:00 am - 45 mins
Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/23/24
02/01/25
Winter - GE Multipurpose Room - Sa - 11:00 am - 45 mins
Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/23/24

Slip Slidin' Away at the YMCA

Eastside Family Y
10/18/24 - 4/27/25
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No matter if there’s a chill in the air, it’s always warm at the pool! Kids can have fun on the indoor slide at the small (warm) pool (subject to lifeguard availability).. Anyone using the slide must have passed the Deep Water Test, so be sure to get your green band!

No registration required. Times may differ during school holidays, please call 814-899-9622 to verify.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/18/24 - 04/25/25
Friday Nights - Fr - 5:00 pm - 2 hrs
Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/23/24
10/19/24 - 04/26/25
Saturday Afternoons - Sa - 1:00 pm - 2 hrs
Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/23/24
11/03/24 - 04/27/25
Times To Be Announced - Su
Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/23/24

Youth and Family Gym Nights

Eastside Family Y
12/10/24 - 5/29/25
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We understand it ‘s hard to find open gym play time for kids and families. That’s why we are designating time in the gym for a “NO PICKUP BALL ZONE”, reserving it for families and youth up to age 17. Registration is not required.

Starting January 2025, Youth and Family Gym nights WEEKLY on Thursdays from 6 – 8pm!

No games, just fun!


Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/10/24
GYM 2 - Tu - 6:00 pm - 2 hrs
Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/23/24
01/02/25 - 05/29/25
GYM 1 Weekly on Thursdays - Th - 6:00 pm - 2 hrs
Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/23/24

Youth and Family Pickleball Nights

Eastside Family Y
12/10/24 - 5/27/25
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Enjoy some youth and family time playing America’s fastest-growing sport. No equipment needed, we’ll have everything you need available. Basic instructions will be available upon request. No registration required.

 

Starting January 2025, Youth and Family Pickleball WEEKLY on Tuesdays from 6 – 8pm!


Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/10/24
Open play without instruction. No registration required. - Tu - 6:00 pm - 2 hrs
Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/23/24
01/07/25 - 05/27/25
Gym 1, open play, no instruction - Tu - 6:00 pm - 2 hrs
Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/23/24