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
Monday – Friday | 2:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Summer hours start June 1: Monday - Friday 2:00-7:00
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!
COPS & TEENS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT AT THE REC CENTER
Get ready for a fun night of basketball, teamwork, and community at the Marion Family YMCA Rec Center!
April 24
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Open to Grades 6–12
FREE
REC Center
240 West Church Street
740-725-9622, ext. 200
Teens will team up and compete in a friendly Cops & Teens Basketball Tournament at the Rec. It’s a great chance to play ball, connect with local officers, and have fun with friends.
Register at the Y, Rec Center or on line at www.marionymca.org.
Registration ends April 22
Don’t miss this exciting event—grab your friends and sign up!
ROBLOX CODING CAMP
Build it. Code it. Play it.
Campers dive into hands-on projects while collaborating with peers and
instructors, creating and coding their own experiences using
Roblox Studio. Each day wraps up with a showcase of their creations, followed by an open-play gaming session and lunch.
Who Can Attend:
Grades 5–8
Schedule:
June 15-19
Monday–Friday
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration Deadline: June 10
Pricing:
Members: $50
Nonmembers: $70
Location: Rec Center
CLAYMATION CAMP
Tap into the exciting world of stop-motion filmmaking! In this hands-on camp, campers will learn Claymation from the ground up creating their own short films using professional tools and creative techniques. Campers will have access to top-quality clay, easy-to-use software, cameras, and a fun, engaging curriculum designed to turn anyone into a
filmmaker.
What’s Included:
· All Claymation materials & equipment
· Step-by-step instruction
· Lunch provided daily
Who Can Attend:
Grades 5–8
Schedule:
July 20–24
Monday–Friday
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration Deadline: July 15
Pricing:
Members: $50
Nonmembers: $70
Location:
Rec Center
BACK-TO SCHOOL TUMBLER WORKSHOP
Get ready for back-to-school season with a fun and practical DIY project! Join us as we create a stylish tumbler inspired by the classic composition notebook design. Perfect for students who love a creative touch to their daily routine!
Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up soon!
Who Can Attend:
Teens in Grades 6-12
Back-to-School Tumbler Workshop
Date:
Wednesday, August 5th
Registration Deadline: July 28th
Pricing:
Members/Nonmembers: $8.00
Location:
Rec Center
BOOK YOUR SPECIAL OCCASION WITH US
Are you looking for a space for a party or event?
RENTAL OPTIONS:
Weekdays: M-F 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Weekend: Saturdays and Sundays as available
Gym Rental Includes:
Full-Court Gym
Table/Chairs for up to 30 people
Gym supplies upon request
Lounge Rental Includes:
Tables/Chairs for up to 25 People
TV with HDMI cord and WIFI
Board Games
Air Hockey/Pacman Machine
Access to Fridge and Microwave
Members: $75 Per hour
Non-Members: $100 Per hour
Birthday Party/Other Events
(Facility Rental):
Full-Court Gym
Table/Chairs for up to 30 people
Gym supplies upon request
Teen Lounge
Tables/Chairs for up to 25 People
TV with HDMI cord and WIFI
Board Games
Air Hockey/Pacman Machine
Access to Fridge and Microwave
Art Studio
Tables and Chairs for up to 20 people
Art Supplies Upon Request (May come with Additional Fee)
Tech Lab
Tables and Chairs for up to 30 people
Access to 5 High-Speed Gaming Computers, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch
3-D Printing (This must be requested and will be discussed more upon request)
2 TVs with HDMI cord and WIFI
Members: $175 for 3 hours
Non-Members: $225 for 3 hours
BUILDING RENTALS:
$teen lounge, art room, and tech lab.
Form request at https://www.marionymca.org/rec-center/
DIY GEOMETRIC ART PAINTINGS
April 15th
5:00 - 6:00pm
All materials are provided. Create simple and beautiful geometric art paintings using canvas, abstract art patterns, cut paper strips, and other creative techniques.
Registration Required.
Registration opens January 1 and ends April 13th.
Members and Non-Members: $5.00
DIY GEL AIR FRESHENER
May 20th
5:00 - 6:00pm
All materials are provided. Make your own DIY Gel Air Freshener. Personalize your air fresheners with your favorite color and scents of essential oils. These Gel Air Fresheners smell great, look
pretty, and they are super easy to make.
Registration Required.
Registration opens January 1 and ends May 18th,
Members and Non-Members: $5.00
