The Y offers the opportunity to explore the arts and express creativity in a safe, encouraging environment. From art studios to the kitchen, our Arts & Humanities programs range from introductory classes to more advanced programs to grow with your child.
ACRYLIC PAINTING
A night where adults are free to paint whatever they like with the aid of instructors to guide them along.
ART
Children will be able to express their creative side through a variety of different art projects.
BASIC SIGN LANGUAGE: PARENTS/TODDLERS
Parents and children will work together to focus on and learn the basic knowledge of baby sign language to promote positive social interactions and communication.
ESPORTS
Get the game started with our competitive ESports leagues for all levels with games such as Super Smash Bros, MarioKart, and Pokken. ESports is a competitive sport through a video game requiring the use of strategy, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills to achieve individual or team success.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Grab the family for some YMCA fun! Family Fun Nights are here. Family Fun Nights are free to attend, register your family today!
FIRST FRIDAY
Happening the first Friday of each month, we will have special themed activities for the entire family to enjoy – from a movie night to a holiday bash!
IN THE KITCHEN
Participants will be hands on in the Palmer's Teaching Kitchen at the Schottland Branch with an Instructional Chef for an intimate lesson to prepare these delicious meals.
JR. CHEF COOKING
Kids will learn the basics of cooking, knife skills, and healthy eating.
LEGO NIGHT
Join us as we learn to build new things, share building ideas and concepts and be creative.
MUSIC
Children will learn the basics of music from reading sheet music, identifying music notes, exploring all different styles of music, to sampling playing basic instruments from guitars, drums and piano.
PARENT'S TIME OFF
Know that your children will be cared for by Y staff, with fun and games planned especially for them, with varying themes dependent on time of year and/or holidays.
STEAM FAMILY NIGHTS
Check out the variety of STEAM-themed family nights at the Schottland Family YMCA! From Music to Racecars, there's a night for every family.
STEM
Kids will have the ability to learn the basics of sciences, technology, engineering, and math through a series of hands-on experiments and projects.