Kid & Teen Activities

Our programs for kids and teens promote wellness grounded in the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and equity.

Schedules

Sports

Kids learn teamwork and build skills through YMCA youth sports.

School Age Care

Our partnerships with local school districts offer before- and after-school care and school-release day options for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade at dozens of locations across the Twin Cities.

Summer Programs

For the summer, children in preschool through eighth grade can enjoy a variety of enrichment programs.

Day Camp DayCroix

Traditional day camp is located on 400 acre site overlooking Lake St. Croix. Bussing available from the following cities: Bayport, Eastside Y, Lakeland, Midway Y, Stillwater, St. Paul and Woodbury.

Teen Programming

Special programming for teens in middle and high school is designed to help young people be healthy and active, build leadership skills and prepare for the future.

Y Adventure Lab Adventure Racing

Unique seasonal fitness challenges, motivation programs and adventure races that keep kids physically active all year long.


Safe Sitter Classes

Safe Sitter®, an up-to-date and well-rounded youth development program with a medical basis, teaches youth between the ages of 11 and 14 everything they need to know to keep themselves and the children in their care safe. The nationally-recognized, pediatrician-developed program includes child care techniques, basic first aid, rescue techniques (like choking infant and child rescue), babysitting as a business, and online and cellphone safety.

Where: Hudson YMCA
Fee: $66 for members, $78 for non-members for Safe Sitter® (1-day with CPR) includes The Official Safe Sitter® Babysitter’s Handbook

For information on future class dates and times or to register please contact Ryan Klingaman via email.

Arts and humanities classes

Encourage expression in creativity with enrichment classes for kids. These classes are only offered during select times throughout the year. Contact Member Services at715-386-1616 for more info.

Workout Child Care

When you come to work out at the Y, consider bringing your children along for the fun that awaits them at Kids Stuff, the Y’s child care program. Children ages six weeks to 10 years that are members can participate in age-appropriate activities in a safe environment—free for Family and One Adult Family Members. Learn more

Contact Member Services at 715-386-1616 for hours and information.

Kids Stuff Hours

  • Mon - Thu: 9am - 1pm & 4 - 7:30pm
  • Fri: 9am - 1pm
  • Sat: 8am - 11:30am
  • Sun: Closed