Youth Development

Something really cool is happening in Rochester one year from now – a total solar eclipse! And this isn’t like the last solar eclipse in 2017; this time, we in Rochester are in the path of totality.

YMCA students from Webster Thomas, Penfield, McQuaid Jesuit, Our Lady of Mercy, and Aquinas Institute attended the Alliance of New York State YMCAs’ Youth and Government (YAG) Summit this past weekend in Albany.

YMCA, URMC Partner to Train and Support Youth at Camp

FREE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO TRAIN, HIRE NEXT GENERATION OF LIFEGUARDS Rochester, NY – The YMCA of Greater Rochester is pleased to announce a new program intended to prepare the next generation of lifeguards. Aquatics Academy: Teen Le

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We are excited to share changes in some of our membership categories starting April 1, 2023. Our Junior membership will now be two separate categories — Youth Program (ages 0-12) and Teen (ages 13-18) — to better serve and articulate the services available to these distinctly different age groups.

TOP SIX REASONS TO SIGN UP FOR YOUTH SPORTS IT’S ABOUT MORE THAN JUST WINNING THE GAME The YMCA of Greater Rochester offers a variety of youth sports programs, including basketball, soccer, football and gymnastics. With a variety options, there is a sport for every kid, at any level, to play.

TOP FIVE REASONS TO TAKE SWIM LESSONS BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND CREATING STRONG SWIMMERS Are you looking to enroll your kids in swim lessons? Or maybe you’re looking for lessons for yourself. If so, the YMCA of Greater Rochester is the right place for you!

FIT KIDS DAY AT THE STRONG Run, hop, or slide into the museum for a day filled with fitness fun! Join staff from the YMCA of Greater Rochester for activities centered around fitness, sports, and healthy lifestyle habits.