Youth & Family Programs
Throughout the school year we offer a variety of programs during our program sessions: Sept-Dec & Jan-May.
Our program offerings are listed below, see each session brochure for dates and pricing.
Register Here Winter/Spring 2026 Brochure
For more information, contact Heidi Wilson, Youth Development Director, at heidi@northfieldymca.org
Homeschool PE
Interested in a physical education class for your homeschooler? We offer the perfect place and space for this type of unique educational opportunity with Youth Development staff leading students through a variety of lessons that promote fun, physical activity, and the building blocks for general wellness and a healthy lifestyle! Please bring a water bottle and clean shoes to wear in the gym.
Saturday Morning Youth Basketball League
Come join us in our gym to learn a classic sport that can be played on courts and blacktops in any season! This program offers skill challenges, practices, scrimmages, and actual game play on Saturday mornings. With two age groups offered, players of all skill levels and abilities are welcome to play in this league, which serves as a great introduction to the sport or a way to build skills for more experienced players! All players should bring comfortable shoes and a water bottle and will receive a t-shirt with their registration fee!
Youth Drop-In Volleyball
Love volleyball and looking for more practice time with the net? Interested in meeting new friends who enjoy the game? This time is designated to give youth more opportunities to play the game they love! This is an unstaffed program - youth will work together to create teams for game play or to simply get extra practice in.
*Schedule subject to change pending weather and other Y programming.
School's Out Days
Do you want your kids to have fun and stay busy during school breaks? Join us at the Y! Enroll for a fun-filled day of swimming, games, crafts, sports, friends and more! These special days replicate Y summer camp fun! Youth attending must be potty trained. Register for one day or for all.
Middle School Nights
Are you a Middle Schooler looking for a fun and safe space to hang out with friends? You're in luck! The Y hosts this supervised themed event for grades 6-8 after regular scheduled hours. Participants will have access to the facilities including the pool, gym, and Community Room. A variety of games, snacks, crafts, raffles, music, and more will be offered! Bring some friends and get ready to have tons of fun at the Y!
Parent's Night Out
Want a night out without the kids? Drop them off at the Y with our Youth Development team for a fun, cozy night filled with arts and crafts, a bounce house, games, a movie, and much more. This is a great opportunity for parents to go out on a date, get some errands done, visit friends, or have a few hours of quiet to yourself! Youth attending must be potty trained.
Family Fun Night
Join us for Family Fun Nights at the YMCA — a series of evenings designed to bring families together for laughter, play, and community! Pizza, popcorn, snacks, and candy will be sold as concessions. Free for all.
Movie Night - Jan 17
Grab your blankets and enjoy a family-friendly film in the gym.
Game Night - Mar 14
Compete in classic board games, group challenges, and fun competitions for all ages.
Summer Kick-Off - May 30
Celebrate the start of summer with outdoor games, music, food trucks, and more!
Thanks to our 2025 Youth Development Community Partner!