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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) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
10/30/25 - 12/18/25
Th - 5:15 pm - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
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) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
10/30/25 - 12/18/25
Th - 6:15 pm - 1 hr
|
Registration Closed |
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) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
We - 5:00 pm - 45 mins
|
Registration Closed |
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
|
Registration Closed |
Nature Walk (Jan 10): 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) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/10/26
Sa
|
Registration Closed Opens on 11/17/25 |
Nature Walk (Jan 10): 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) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/10/26
Sa
|
Registration Closed Opens on 11/17/25 |
Nature Walk (Nov 15): 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
|
Register Closes 11/14/2025 |
Nature Walk (Nov 15): 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
|
Register Closes 11/14/2025 |
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
|
Registration Closed |
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
|
Registration Closed |
Winter: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/25 | 1/16/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/08/26 - 02/19/26
Th - 5:15 pm - 1 hr
|
Registration Closed Opens on 12/08/25 |
Winter: Lego Robotics Level I
Team members learn how to design, program, and control fully-functioning robots. This program is geared toward children ages 8-13.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/25 | 1/14/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Tu - 5:00 pm - 45 mins
|
Registration Closed Opens on 12/08/25 |
Winter: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/25 | 1/16/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/08/26 - 02/19/26
Th - 6:15 pm - 1 hr
|
Registration Closed Opens on 12/08/25 |
Winter: 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 designed for children who have experience with Lego Robotics or robotics in general.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/25 | 1/13/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/06/26 - 02/17/26
|
Registration Closed Opens on 12/08/25 |
Winter: Pretty Little Projects
Welcome to Pretty Little Projects – where fun meets creativity! Each session explores today’s most popular and engaging activities designed just for youth. Students will collaborate on group projects, and discover how to turn hobbies into passions — or even future careers!
Day/Time: Thursdays; 3:45-5:00
Dates: every Thursday from January 8-February 26
Cost: FREE
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/25 | 1/16/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/08/26 - 02/26/26
Th - 3:45 pm - 1 hr, 15 mins
|
Registration Closed Opens on 12/08/25 |
Winter: Pretty Little Projects
Welcome to Pretty Little Projects – where fun meets creativity! Each session explores today’s most popular and engaging activities designed just for youth. Students will collaborate on group projects, and discover how to turn hobbies into passions — or even future careers!
Day/Time: Mondays; 3:45-5:00
Dates: every Monday from January 5-February 23
Cost: FREE
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/25 | 1/13/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/05/26 - 02/23/26
Mo - 3:45 pm - 1 hr, 15 mins
|
Registration Closed Opens on 12/08/25 |
Winter: STEM Discovery
This program 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!
Day/Time: Tuesdays; 6:30-7:15 PM
Dates: every Tuesday from January 6-February 24
Cost: FREE
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/25 | 1/14/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/06/26 - 02/24/26
Tu - 6:30 pm - 45 mins
|
Registration Closed Opens on 12/08/25 |
Winter: STEM Discovery
This program 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!
Day/Time: Thursdays; 6:30-7:15 PM
Dates: every Thursday from January 8-February 26
Cost: FREE
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/25 | 1/17/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/08/26 - 02/26/26
Th - 6:30 pm - 45 mins
|
Registration Closed Opens on 12/08/25 |
Winter: STEM Discovery: After-School ONLY
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 January 6-February 24
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/25 | 1/5/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/06/26 - 02/24/26
Tu - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
|
Registration Closed Opens on 12/08/25 |
Winter: STEM Discovery: After-School ONLY
This program is designed for our Mericle Family Center 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 Thursday from January 8-February 26
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/25 | 1/7/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/08/26 - 02/26/26
Th - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
|
Registration Closed Opens on 12/08/25 |
Winter: Tikes on Bikes
If your child can walk, they can learn to ride a balance bike! Children will be taught how to use a balance bike; kids that already know how to use a balance bike will work on control and riding on our indoor BMX track.
This class is designed for kids ages 2-5.
PLEASE NOTE: A properly fitted helmet is required for all participants.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/25 | 2/4/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 12.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 50.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
02/03/26 - 02/24/26
Tu - 6:00 pm - 45 mins
|
Registration Closed Opens on 12/08/25 |