Youth Programs

Everyone is excited about 100+ star-studded, action-packed soccer games happening this summer. They're played at the highest level and played in our own backyard!

PHILADELPHIA, PA — June 12, 2026 — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA (The GPY) will bring 75 to 100 students to Philadelphia City Hall on June 17, 2026, for a full-day City Government Youth Summit, hosted in partnership with the Mayor’s Office, and Philadelphia City

We're teaming up with the Philadelphia Union to bring Union Rec soccer to Media! Union Rec is a recreational program that provides girls and boys with a fun, affordable, local neighborhood soccer experience. 

Summer means more time to do what you love! It's time to explore new hobbies and build skills in programs like gymnastics, swimming, sports, and more! We offer programs for all ages and abilities throughout the association. Try something new or dive deeper into programs you love!

Each school year, students from across the region join our Youth Civic Engagement programs including Youth and Government, a student-run, student-led model state government experience.

Interested in joining the Boyertown YMCA Navy Seals swim team? Attend our Spring Clinic! Our certified coaches will be instructing swimmers on the main swim strokes including freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and breast stroke as well as proper form for starts and turns.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA Swim Team is back for a spring season! Whether your kid (ages 6-17) is a returning team member or brand new swimmer looking to join, they can attend our upcoming evaluations and clinics to sharpen their skills and perfect their strokes.

Music evokes happiness in people of all ages and can instantly change our mood. Particularly for children in early education, the power of music extends beyond bringing joy.

Martial arts offer many advantages for kids and teens. From the lessons they learn in the dojo to the skills they develop; martial arts students will carry their training over to other aspects of their lives. Here are six benefits of martial arts classes for kids and teens.