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Youth Programming
Fall 2: Lego Robotics Level I
Team members learn how to design, program, and control fully-functioning robots. This program is geared toward children ages 7-13.
Level I Lego Robotics is designed for children who are just beginning with our Lego Robotics program.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/25 | 10/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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10/30/25 - 12/18/25
Th - 5:15 pm - 1 hr
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Register Closes 10/31/2025 |
Fall 2: Lego Robotics Level II
Team members learn how to design, program, and control fully-functioning robots. This program is geared toward children ages 8-13.
Level II Lego Robotics is for children who have taken and fully understand our Level I Lego Robotics program. Children must be recommended for Level II to ensure they are ready for the class materials.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/25 | 10/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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10/30/25 - 12/18/25
Th - 6:15 pm - 1 hr
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Register Closes 10/31/2025 |
Holiday Fest: ages 3-7
Food, games, themed arts & crafts, movies, and more! Each week will have a different theme, centered around the upcoming holidays.
Session dates: October 29-December 17
Day/Time: Wednesdays 5:00-5:45 PM
Ages: 3-7 years old
Cost: Family Members: $24; Youth Members: $50; Non-Members: $100
Questions? Contact Allyse; [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Registration | 10/13/25 | 10/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 24.00 | $ 50.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 10/17/25 | 11/6/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 24.00 | $ 50.00 | $ 100.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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10/29/25 - 12/17/25
We - 5:00 pm - 45 mins
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Register Closes 11/06/2025 |
Holiday Fest: ages 8-12
Food, games, themed arts & crafts, movies, and more! Each week will have a different theme, centered around the upcoming holidays.
Session dates: October 29-December 17
Day/Time: Wednesdays 6:00-6:45 PM
Ages: 8-12 years old
Cost: Family Members: $24; Youth Members: $50; Non-Members: $100
Questions? Contact Allyse; [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Registration | 10/13/25 | 10/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 24.00 | $ 50.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 10/17/25 | 11/6/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 24.00 | $ 50.00 | $ 100.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
We - 6:00 pm - 45 mins
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Register Closes 11/06/2025 |
Nature Walk: Butler Preserve (Freeland Y Drop Off)
On Saturday, November 15 we will be traveling to the Butler Preserve for a nature walk and activity. This program is designed for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Cost is FREE.
Drop off at the Freeland YMCA (600 Front Street, Freeland, PA 18224) between 9:45-10:15 AM.
Pick up at the Freeland YMCA between 1:30-2:00 PM.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/25 | 11/14/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
11/15/25
Sa
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Register Closes 11/14/2025 |
Nature Walk: Butler Preserve (Mericle Center Drop Off)
On Saturday, November 15 we will be traveling to the Butler Preserve for a nature walk and activity. This program is designed for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Cost is FREE.
Drop off at the YMCA Mericle Family Center (1122 Oak Street, Pittston, PA 18640) between 9:30-10:00 AM.
Pick up at the YMCA Mericle Family Center between 2:00-2:30 PM.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/25 | 11/14/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
11/15/25
Sa
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Register Closes 11/14/2025 |
Nature Walk: Picton Wildlife Sanctuary (Freeland Y Drop Off)
On Saturday, January 10 we will be traveling to the Picton Wildlife Sanctuary for a nature walk and activity. This program is designed for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Cost is FREE.
Drop off at the Freeland YMCA (600 Front Street, Freeland, PA 18224) between 9:00-9:30 AM.
Pick up at the Freeland YMCA between 12:30-1:00 PM.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/25 | 1/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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01/10/26
Sa
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Registration Closed Opens on 11/17/25 |
Nature Walk: Picton Wildlife Sanctuary (Mericle Center Drop Off)
On Saturday, January 10 we will be traveling to the Picton Wildlife Sanctuary for a nature walk and activity. This program is designed for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Cost is FREE.
Drop off at the YMCA Mericle Family Center (1122 Oak Street, Pittston, PA 18640) between 8:45-9:15 AM.
Pick up at the YMCA Mericle Family Center between 12:45-1:15 PM.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/25 | 1/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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01/10/26
Sa
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Registration Closed Opens on 11/17/25 |
STEM Discovery
Join us for our newest youth program-STEM Discovery! This program is designed for our Wilkes-Barre after school participants only and will focus on STEM-themed activities each week. We’ll dive into science-based experiments, use our creativity and maybe even work on our cooking skills!
Children will be signed out of the after-school program to attend our STEM Discovery class for this 8-week session. Parents will pick up their child(ren) from our newly renovated Lower Level Multipurpose Room.
Day/Time: Tuesdays; 5:30-6:30 PM
Dates: every Tuesday from October 28 – December 16
Cost: FREE for all Wilkes-Barre after school participants
More Information: Please contact Allyse, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-3789.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/25 | 11/5/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
10/28/25 - 12/16/25
Tu - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
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Session is Full |
STEM Discovery
Join us for our newest youth program-STEM Discovery! This program is designed for our Wilkes-Barre after school participants only and will focus on STEM-themed activities each week. We’ll dive into science-based experiments, use our creativity and maybe even work on our cooking skills!
Children will be signed out of the after-school program to attend our STEM Discovery class for this 8-week session. Parents will pick up their child(ren) at 6:30 from the Mericle Family Center front lobby.
Day/Time: Thursdays; 5:30-6:30 PM
Dates: every Tuesday from October 30 – December 18
Cost: FREE for all Mericle Family Center after school participants
More Information: Please contact Allyse, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-3789.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/25 | 11/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
10/30/25 - 12/18/25
Th - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
|
Register Closes 11/07/2025 |