The Y nurtures the potential of every child and teen by supporting their unique youth development journey through holistic programming. From cradle to career, the Y provides all youth with the tools and resources they need to succeed in life.
CAMP • CHILD CARE • YOUTH LEADERSHIP • SWIM • SPORTS
CAMP
Overnight, day or specialty camps at the Y share one thing: they’re about discovery. Kids have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence and make lasting friendships and memories. And, of course, it’s fun too.
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CHILD CARE
Child care and early learning programs at the Y focus on holistically nurturing child development by providing a safe and healthy place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-reliance through the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Programs include Pre-school, Full Day Child Care, Before/After School programs, on-site Child Watch and so much more!
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YOUTH & GOVERNMENT
Youth and Government™ is a national program of the Y that involves thousands of teens in model-government programs. Students have the opportunity experiment in civic engagement and to, quite literally, practice democracy. Teens from across every state meet in their local groups throughout the year to debate issues and to propose legislation. The program culminates with teens serving as delegates in the state conference, debating bills on the floor of the legislature in Madison (Wisconsin program) and St. Paul (Minnesota program).
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Click Here To Find Minnesota Delegations
SWIM
Swimming is a life skill as well as great exercise and a challenging sport. Ys offer swim lessons for all ages, family swim, competitive swimming and diving teams, and many kinds of adaptive swim programs for kids with special needs, so we can all safely enjoy the pleasures of an aquatic environment.
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SPORTS
Baseball, soccer, volleyball, flag football, karate, basketball, gymnastics—check out the sports offerings at your Y and get in the game. Improve skills, make new friends, be active with other kids and learn to love a sport at the Y. Many Ys offer competitive team sports in gymnastics and swimming.
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