EXCITING NEWS FOR MARION COUNTY TEENS! 🚨
FREE ACCESS TO THE REC CENTER
We’ve got BIG news — the Marion Family YMCA Rec Center will be 100% FREE for ALL teens in Marion County — no YMCA membership required!
Location: 240 West Church Street
Contact: 740-725-9622, ext. 200
6th -12th Grade
Hours (Starting Aug 18):
Monday – Friday | 2:30 PM – 7:00 PM
What’s at the Rec?
• Full-size Gymnasium
• Teen Lounge
• Art/Maker Space Room
• Tech Lab
How to Register:
• Stop by the Rec Center
• OR download the Guest/Participant Form
➤ Form must be signed by a legal guardian
✔️ Marion City Schools will also provide forms to families at Grant & Harding!
After-School Transportation Provided
By Marion City Schools from:
• Grant Middle School
• Harding High School
Teens must arrange their own ride home and may leave the Rec Center at any time.
Snacks Provided – Thanks to MCS, free snacks will be available every day!
Want to use the main YMCA on Barks Road?
You’ll need a Youth Membership ($16/month).
But for the Rec Center only — no membership needed!
TEEN ART NIGHTS AT THE REC CENTER
Get Creative, Get Connected, Have Fun!
Grades 6–12
Join us for hands-on art projects designed just for teens! All sessions run from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Marion Family YMCA Rec Center. Whether you're into painting, crafting, or designing, there's something for everyone!
OCTOBER:
MASON JAR PAINTING October 14th-15th  (Tuesday-Wednesday) Free
ZOMBIE BARBIE AND KEN DOLLS October 22nd  Free
Tweens and Teens will get their hands dirty using paint, scissors, glitter and other supplies to create their own horrifying Zombie creations. You don’t want to miss out on this creepy and absolutely ridiculous activity!
Event is free but space is limited. Registration required
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS SUGAR SKULL October 29th Free
Learn the rich history of Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead while decorating your own unique sugar skull.
NOVEMBER:
STRING PULL PAINTING November 4th -5th (Tuesday-Wednesday) Free
PAINTING CD’S November 12th -13th (Wednesday-Thursday) $3.00
HOMEMADE MAGNETS November 18th -19th (Tuesday-Wednesday) Free
DIY HOLIDAY GNOME November 11th $3.00
Learn how to make your own soft, jolly gnome for the holidays.
DECEMBER:
TIE DYE (Christmas theme) December 2nd -3rd (Tuesday-Wednesday) $3.00
CROC CHARMS October 21st-22nd (Tuesday-Wednesday) $3.00
GINGERBREAD HOUSE ORAMENTS - December 9th $3.00
Painting a Christmas Ceramic 22nd -23rd (Tuesday-Wednesday) FREE
FALL FESTIVAL AT THE REC
240 West Church Street
Hosted by the YMCA Rec Center, MarionNaz, and the Salvation Army
Music, Food and Games
October 4, 2025
2:00-5:00pm
Join us to learn about:
Local Programs for kids
Teen & families
Church Youth groups
Community Activities
Sports Groups and More
Free Games!
Free Hotdogs!
Music and Activities!
Free Bounce Houses and more!
