The Marion Family YMCA offers a wide variety of activities and programs for youth and teens.
This page gets updated often with the latest so check back often.
You can sign up for programs at the YMCA or online by clicking here.
For questions or more details, contact Nicole Brown at 740-725-9622 or at nbrown@marionfamilyymca.org
SUMMER DAY CAMP
“Best Summer Ever”
The three levels to the Summer Camp program:
- Preschool Camp (Ages 3-5) – Click here to download the registration form
Click here to download the parent letter
- Preschool camp will focus on building relationships and a sense of achievement.
- Participants must be bathroom trained.
- This program will run from 9:00am-12:00pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, every other week throughout the summer.
- Cost for this program is $45.00/WK for members and $65.00/WK for program participants.
- Youth Summer Camp (Ages 5-12)- Click here to download the registration form
Click here to download the parent letter
- This program will run from 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday, for 10 continuous weeks throughout the summer, starting on June 3, 2019 and ending on August 9, 2019. Pre-Camp will be available Monday-Friday from 7:30am-9:00am, and Post-Camp will be available Monday-Friday from 4:00pm-5:30pm, and the cost will be $15.00/wk for members and $20.00/wk for program participants.
- Youth Summer Camp will usually include off campus trip(s) during the week.
- Cost for this program is $100.00/WK for Member’s and $145.00/WK for program participants.
- There is a $5.00/week fee for any child needing lunch provided to them for the week. Lunches will be provided by the YMCA 3 days a week. Friday lunches will be at Lincoln Park Aquatic Center. Parents are responsible for sending their child with a sack lunch on all other field trip days.
- Leaders In Training (LIT) Summer Camp (Ages 12-15) – Click here to download the registration form
Click here to download the parent letter
- LIT Camp focuses on building a sense of social responsibility in the older youth, through volunteer work, building relationships with each other and the community, and by providing guided leadership opportunities with the Youth Summer Camp program. Each week may include a field trip or community service project off campus.
- This program will run from 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday, for 10 continuous weeks throughout the summer, starting on June 3, 2019 and ending August 9, 2019. Pre-Camp will be available Monday-Friday from 7:30am-9:00am, and Post-Camp will be available Monday-Friday from 4:00pm-5:30pm, for no additional fee for LIT campers, for LIT campers only, as this is part of the LIT experience.
- Cost for this program is $100.00/WK for Member’s and $145.00/WK for program participants.
- There is a $5.00/week fee for any child needing lunch provided to them for the week. Lunches will be provided by the YMCA 3 days a week. Friday lunches will be at Lincoln Park Aquatic Center. Parents are responsible for sending their child with a sack lunch on all other field trip days.
There are Financial Assistance and sibling discounts available. The sibling discount is a savings of 25% for each additional child in each family, and only applies to Day Camp, not Pre and Post Camp. Financial assistance with camp fees is available for those who demonstrate financial need. This excludes Pre and Post camp fees. This is an important part of our mission to be available for all. Financial assistance starts with membership. If you think you may qualify for financial assistance, please complete a Financial Assistance application. These are available on our website http://www.marionymca.org/financialaid or at the Marion Family YMCA.
Supporting Marion’s youth- 6th Grade Membership
You may be able to have a FREE Y MEMBERSHIP!
Join the Y and hang with your friends this summer and next school year!
Membership period is June 3, 2019 – August 31, 2020.
Registration opens May 21, 2019 & continues through April 30, 2020
This pilot initiative gives all Marion youth Marion county residents or enrolled in a Marion public school district) entering / in 6th grade induring the 2019-2020 school year the opportunity for a free membership to the Y.
Free summer activities in June & July every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
(no activities on July 4, the Y is closed)
Included in your membership in June (subject to change):
•Activities every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
•Lunch Tues., Thurs. & Fri. served at about 12:15 pm (time is subject to change)
•Zumba Exercise Class Tuesday & Thursday 6:45-7:30 pm
•Grooves Exercise Class Tues. & Thurs. 5:55-6:40 pm & Sat. 10-11 am
•Barre Blend Exercise Class Monday 4:45-5:30 pm
•Cross Fire Exercise Class Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-6:30 pm
•Dance Fusion Exercise Class Wednesday 5:30-6:15 pm
•Yoga Tuesday & Thursday 12:20 – 1:00 pm
Requirements for the free membership include:
• Must be in 6th Grade for the 2019-2020 school year.
• Must be registered in person at the Y by a parent / legal guardian.
• Child and a parent / guardian must attend an orientation session within 30 days of enrolling child as a 6th Grade Member.
• Child must attend at least two “6G” designated activities / programs each month. This will help our staff to get know your child and develop relationships as positive adult role models.
• Transportation help may be available for those who live within the Marion Area Transit (MAT) service area. Through a grant, the Y is able to provide a limited number of MAT passes for 6th graders to get to and from the Y. Currently, this is available for summer months only. Please indicate at registration that you would like a MAT bus pass for your child.
Other free 6G designated activities for 6th Grade members include specifically designated Group Exercise classes each month. These will be designated on the Group Exercise schedule with “6G” and participation counts towards two activities per month requirement.
All other youth programs; including Leaders in Training Camp, Youth Strength Training, Martial Arts, Youth Sports, and Swim Team require advanced registration and additional fees. These programs also count towards your child’s two activities per month.
There is no cash value to this free membership.
There is no discount for Household Memberships with a 6th grade child.
The Y reserves the right to discontinue this program at any time and / or to revoke membership privileges for any child who doesn’t continue to meet the program requirements.
For more information contact Monica Addy at 740-725-9622 or maddy@marionfamilyymca.org
Click here to download the 6th grade membership flyer
School Age Child Care at the Y (SACC) 2019 – 2020
George Washington & Benjamin Harrison. Pleasant also picks up.
June, 2019.
· Other Schools: Program is open to children grades K through 5 in other schools. Parent is responsible for arranging transportation from the Y to school and from school to the Y.
child per week.
MARTIAL ARTS
Build coordination, agility, control, self-confidence through this program.
Belt tests are offered. Martial Arts uniform is recommended for the class at an additional fee of $35.
The Martial Arts classes will assess each child before being placed in a class. All participants will sign up for the basic class. After the assessment, you will be placed in either basic, intermediate or advanced class.
Summer Session I – June 3 – July 7, 2019
Summer Session II – July 8 – August 11, 2019
Beginning MARTIAL ARTS—Brand new to Martial arts
(Ages 5-14) White—Yellow Belt
Wednesday & Friday
6:00 – 7:00 PM
FEE: Members: $30
Program Participant: $65
Intermediate MARTIAL ARTS
(Ages 5-14) Blue – Black Belt
Wednesday & Friday
7:00 –8:00PM
FEE: Members: $30
Program Participant: $65
YOUTH STRENGTH TRAINING AND
CONDITIONING Ages: 9-13
Youth Strength Training is intended to provide a supervised introduction to physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle.
Strength training technique will be demonstrated with an emphasis on proper form and execution; not on the amount
of weight lifted. Activities include flexibility training, cardiovascular training, strength and conditioning, instruction
and principles of nutrition. This program is great for sports conditioning to prevent injuries and promote physical fitness
as a healthy lifestyle.
- Learn Strength training techniques,
- How to develop your own workout,
- How to use recommended age-appropriate equipment
- Character values of the Y and Family Wellness etiquette
- Components of a well-rounded, safe workout (warm up, strength, cardio, cooldown, flexibility)
Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00am-11:45am
Members – $10.00
Non Members – $22.00
Summer Session I – June 3 – July 7, 2019
Summer Session II – July 8 – August 11, 2019
CHILD WATCH HOURS
FREE for household members
$3.00 for single Visit
$25.00 for 10 Visits
2 Hour limit
Mornings
Monday – Friday: 9am – 1:15pm
Evenings
Monday – Thursday: 4:15pm – 8:15pm
Friday: 4:15pm – 7:00pm
Saturday
9am – Noon
Sunday
1pm – 4pm
YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES
Programs focus on teaching the players the basic skills, teamwork & sportsmanship. All participants will play equal time.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL FOR FALL SPORTS! $10.00 OFF until July 20, 2019
YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE BUILD TEAMWORK AND CONFIDENCE
Flag football is fun for everyone and a safer alternative for parents who might hesitate letting their child start tackle football.
The YMCA Youth Flag Football League is a great way to learn basic skills in a fun and energetic
environment. With games played every Saturday, the Youth Flag Football League is a TOUCHDOWN!
Ages 3-4/5-6/7-9/ 10–12
Saturdays 9/14- 10/26
FEE: Members: $35 Program Participant: $60
Click here to download the registration form
CHEERLEADING
Motions, movements, and stunting in a safe environment along with basic tumbling skills. Participants will cheer at YMCA Flag Football games, weather permitting.
Ages 3-4/5-6 / 7-9
Saturdays 9/14 – 10/26
Price includes Poms and T-shirt.
FEE: Members: $35
Program Participant: $60
Click here to download the registration form
YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE DEVELOP NEW FRIENDSHIPS AND SKILLS
Youth Soccer League is an exciting opportunity to learn the skills of the game while working on teamwork. With games
played every Saturday, you’ll get a KICK out of our Youth Soccer League!
Ages 3-4/5-6/7-9/10-13
Saturdays 9/14- 10/26
FEE: Members: $35
Program Participant: $60
Click here to download the registration form
