Youth Programs

Boyertown, PA — July 14, 2026 — The Boyertown YMCA is excited to welcome home local high school students Anna John and Isabella Thornton of Boyertown Area Senior High School, who participated in the 2026 YMCA Changemakers Summit June 16–18 in Charlotte, NC. 

Fall Sports Leagues are back at the Y!

Let your toddlers experience the fun of gymnastics! We're now offering Toddler Time, an open play option geared toward ages 1 - 5. Toddlers can play openly on the gymnastics equipment with the guidance and supervision of their parents/caregivers.

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 P

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. 

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.

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.