Youth Programs

Many children love to run around and play, either on their own or with friends and siblings. Joining a sports program can help them remain active and make new friends. Check out this guide for tips on choosing the best youth sport for your child. 

You asked. We listened! We're adding Open Gymnastics to the schedule! We know our Y community loves gymnastics, so we're adding Open Gymnastics time to our offerings for members. This time will not include guided instruction. Parents must be with their children at all times.

Let's plan a birthday party at the Y! We're excited to share that we're bringing back birthday party opportunities at the Spring Valley YMCA! Your kids can run, play, and celebrate with tons of options!

Written By: Aimee Smith, Association Aquatics Directors At some point, most parents will consider if swim instruction is a good decision for their child. With more research and data, we're finding that the answer is a clear "yes".

Swimming is a fun way to spend a summer afternoon while encouraging various health benefits like improving your mood and decreasing the risk of certain health condit

Kids' sport leagues in the Greater Philadelphia area are an incredible opportunity to get your child involved in a team sport, whether they're already athletes or have not played. Read these seven benefits of joining a Greater Philadelphia YMCA youth sports league.

For most children, water safety starts in the pool. With age-appropriate swimming lessons, your child can learn how to have fun in the water while promoting safety.