YMCA of Barry County

For Youth Development | For Healthy Living | For Social Responsibility

Youth Programs

Growing up at the Y

Kids create memories, learn skills and build confidence as they explore new interests and passions at the Y. We’re committed to helping all kids and teens be their best selves—through programs focused on mentoring, arts, leadership and family fun.

  • Y Mentors

    Visit our Y Mentors Page for more information

    Mentoring, at its core, guarantees to a child the fact that there is someone who cares about them, assures them they are not alone in dealing with day-to-day challenges, and makes them feel like they matter.

    That is Y Mentors.

    For More Information:
    Allison Hinton
    allison@ymcaofbarrycounty.org
    269-945-4574 ext. 109

  • Safe Sitter Class

    This course provides in-depth instructions in the business basics of babysitting, marketing, First Aid and choking child rescue practice, and in-depth behavior management.

    Cost: $60

    Date
    Monday, Aug 21, 2017
    9 am – 2:30 pm

    Where:
    The YMCA of Barry County/
    Camp Algonquin Program Room

    • Class size limited to 8
    • Fee includes Official Safe Sitter Babysitter’s Handbook
    • Must be 11 years or older
    • Please bring a lunch, snacks and drink

    This class is listed under “Youth & Family Programs/Events” on the registration selection page.

  • CATCH Summer Playground

    CATCH Summer Playground
    Southeastern Elementary
    July 3rd – August 4th
    Ages 5-12

    Come play with us this summer! The CATCH program (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) gets kids outside, active, learning and growing. This evidenced-based program promotes physical activity and healthy food choices, teaching youth healthy habits that last a lifetime.

    WHEN:    
    Monday – Friday
    9:00 am – Noon
    Free lunch provided by Hastings Area Schools
    12:00-12:30 pm

    DATES:    
    Week 1: July 3-7
    (closed July 4th)
    Week 2: July 10-14
    Week 3: July 17-21
    Week 4: July 24-28
    Week 5: July 31 – August 4

    FEE:
    Free
    REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY

    Register online or 
    print/complete this form

     

     

  • Teen Cooking Workshop

    Learn different cooking techniques, measure and combine ingredients, food safety, meal preparation, clean up and much more! Includes instruction/education and the ingredients to cook 4 meals. The participants and the instructor will eat the meals family style on Wednesdays.

    DATES:
    Mondays and Wednesdays
    4:00-5:30pm, 4 weeks
    5/1, 5/3, 5/8, 5/10,
    5/15, 5/17, 5/22,  5/24

    AGES:
    9th-12th Grades

    FEE: $60,
    Registration Deadline
    April 26th

    INSTRUCTOR:
    Jill Newton
    Food Service Director
    YMCA of Barry County

    For more information,
    call 269-945-4574
    or email Gina.

    *Limited to 8 participants

    Financial Aid available.

  • Hunter Safety II

    Youth 10 Years Old – Adult

    Fee:  $15

    Goal:
    Creating knowledgeable,
    responsible and involved hunters.

    Session 1:
    Saturday, Sept 16th
    8:30 am – 4 pm
    Sunday, Sept 17th
    9 am – 3 pm

    Session 2:
    Saturday, Oct 28th
    8:30 am – 4 pm
    Sunday, Oct 29th
    9 am – 3 pm

    Location
    YMCA of Barry County

    Bring your own lunch, snacks, and drinks.

    This is listed under “Special Events” on the registration selection page.

    Please go to Michigan.gov to find more information about other locations and other ways of taking the Hunter Safety Course.

  • Turkey Trot

    Thanksgiving Day 5k/1mi
    Fun Run/Walk

    Date: Thanksgiving Day

    Time: Check-in 7:30am at Algonquin Lake Community Assoc. Lodge parking lot

    Parking: Provided by the Algonquin Lake Community Assoc. Lodge & Barry County Mental Health

    Race begins at 8:30am

    Thanks to Our Sponsors: YMCA, United Way, Spectrum Health Pennock, TCU and Be Healthy

    Individual Pre-registration
    Fee Run or Walk:
    $20 + 2 or more, new non-perishable foods per person

    Family Fee:
    $60 For up to 4 family members (Must live in the same household & at least 1 adult) + 2 or more, new non-perishable foods per person.

    $10.00 for each additional family member living in same household + 2 or more new non-perishable foods per person.

    Help restock the food pantry shelves in Barry County. Please bring your non-perishable food items to the race or bring them to the YMCA.

    Registrations & food items will be accepted at the YMCA office.

    Race begins near Camp Algonquin. All non-perishable items will be donated to the United Way Fresh Food Initiative.


    This is listed under “Special Events” on the registration selection page.

  • Winter Break Day Camp

    At Camp Algonquin

    Bring your kids to Winter Break Day Camp at Camp Algonquin! This will be an adventure for you child to experience camp in the winter. Activities include outdoor hikes, snowman/fort building, games, crafts, & team building.

    Dress for the weather and bring items for outdoor activities: CHANGE OF CLOTHES, COAT, BOOTS, SNOW PANTS, GLOVES AND HATS.

    Don’t forget a packed lunch each day and a few favorite snacks.

    Winter Break Camp

    Ages:
    Kindergarten – 7th grade

    Dates: TBA

    Times:
    8:30 am – 4:30 pm

    Prices:
    5 Full days = $160
    1 Full day = $35

    Location:
    YMCA of Barry County
    Camp Algonquin
    2055 Iroquois Trail
    Hastings, MI 49058

    Registration Deadline:
    December 12th

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