Youth Programming

Youth Programming


Fall I: Lego Robotics Advanced

Pittston YMCA
9/1/26 - 10/20/26
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Team members learn how to design, program, and control fully-functioning robots. This program is geared toward children ages 8-13.

Stage II Lego Robotics is designed for children who have experience with Lego Robotics or robotics in general.



Registration Information  

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Member Regitration 8/17/26 8/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00
Open Registration 8/21/26 9/22/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/01/26 - 10/20/26
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Fall I: Lego Robotics Advanced

Wilkes-Barre YMCA
9/3/26 - 10/23/26
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This course builds on foundational robotics knowledge to explore advanced concepts in engineering, programming, and problem-solving using LEGO SPIKE Prime kits.

Students will design, build, and program sophisticated robots capable of completing complex tasks and responding to real-world challenges. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, collaboration, and iterative design.



Registration Information  

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Member Registartion 8/17/26 8/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00
Open registration 8/21/26 9/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/03/26 - 10/23/26
Fr - 5:45 pm - 1 hr
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09/03/26 - 10/23/26
Fr - 6:50 pm - 1 hr
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Fall I: Lego Robotics Beginner

Pittston YMCA
9/1/26 - 10/20/26
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Team members learn how to design, program, and control fully-functioning robots. This program is geared toward children ages 8-13.

Beginner Lego Robotics is designed for children who are just beginning with our Lego Robotics program.



Registration Information  

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Member Registration 8/17/26 8/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00
Open Registration 8/21/26 9/29/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/01/26 - 10/20/26
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Fall I: Lego Robotics Beginner

Wilkes-Barre YMCA
9/3/26 - 10/23/26
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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  

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Member Registration 8/17/26 8/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00
Open Registration 8/21/26 9/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/03/26 - 10/23/26
Th - 5:45 pm - 1 hr
Session is Full
09/03/26 - 10/23/26
Th - 6:50 pm - 1 hr
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Fall I: Little Dough Masters

Wilkes-Barre YMCA
10/3/26 - 10/24/26
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Our Little Dough Masters is a fun, hands-on culinary adventure designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and teach essential kitchen skills in a safe, supportive environment. Perfect for young bakers ages 6–10, this program blends learning with play, turning flour, sugar, and imagination into delicious creations.

Day/Time: Saturdays; 9:15-10:00 OR 10:15-11:00 AM

Dates: every Saturday from Oct 3rd-24th

Cost: Family Members: $10; Youth Members: $15; Non-Members: $20

More Information: Please contact Allyse, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-3789.

 

 

 



Registration Information  

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Member Registration 8/17/26 8/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 10.00$ 15.00-
Open Registration 8/21/26 9/22/26 Online / Front Desk $ 10.00$ 15.00$ 20.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/03/26 - 10/24/26
Sa - 9:15 am - 45 mins
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10/03/26 - 10/24/26
Sa - 10:15 am - 45 mins
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Fall I: Master Chef Jr.

Wilkes-Barre YMCA
9/5/26 - 9/26/26
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Welcome to Master Chef Jr. – where young chefs will explore how science, math, and creativity come together in every recipe!

Day/Time: Saturdays; 9:15-10:00 AM OR 10:15-11:00 AM

Dates: every Saturday from Sept 5th-26th

Cost: FREE

More Information: Please contact Allyse, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-3789.

 

 



Registration Information  

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member registration 8/17/26 8/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00
Open registration 8/21/26 9/22/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/05/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 9:15 am - 45 mins
Session is Full
09/05/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 10:15 am - 45 mins
Session is Full

Fall I: My Grownup & Me

Pittston YMCA
8/31/26 - 10/19/26
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Join us for a special bonding experience designed for little ones and their favorite grown-up! Our Grown-Up & Me class offers a fun, nurturing environment where children can explore, play, and learn alongside a parent, grandparent, or caregiver.

Participants will enjoy time in our bounce house, arts & crafts, and small snacks each week.

 



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Member Registartion 8/17/26 8/18/26 Online / Front Desk $ 24.00$ 50.00-
open Registration 8/21/26 9/4/26 Online / Front Desk $ 24.00$ 50.00$ 100.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/31/26 - 10/19/26
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Fall I: Pokemon club

Pittston YMCA
9/7/26 - 10/19/26
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Join us at the Pittston Y for Pokemon Go!

Day/Time: Mondays; 5:15-6:00

Dates: every Monday from August 31st- oct 19th

Cost: Family Members: $10; Youth Members: $15; Non-Members: $20

More Information: Please contact Allyse, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-3789.

 



Registration Information  

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Member registration 8/17/26 8/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 10.00$ 15.00$ 20.00
Open Registration 8/21/26 9/4/26 Online / Front Desk $ 10.00$ 15.00$ 20.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/07/26 - 10/19/26
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Fall I: Pretty Little Projects

Pittston YMCA
8/31/26 - 10/19/26
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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; 4:00-4:45

Dates: every Monday from Aug 31st- Oct 19th

Cost: FREE

More Information: Please contact Allyse, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-3789.

 



Registration Information  

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Member Registration 8/17/26 8/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00
Open Registration 8/21/26 9/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/31/26 - 10/19/26
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Fall I: Pretty Little Projects

Wilkes-Barre YMCA
9/3/26 - 10/22/26
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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; 4:00-4:45

Dates: every Thursday from July 9-August 27

Cost: FREE

More Information: Please contact Allyse, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-3789.

 



Registration Information  

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Member Registration 8/17/26 8/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00
Open regostration 8/21/26 9/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/03/26 - 10/22/26
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Fall I: STEM Discovery

Wilkes-Barre YMCA
9/1/26 - 10/20/26
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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; 6:30-7:30 PM

Dates: every Tuesday from Sept 1st-Oct 20th

Cost: FREE

More Information: Please contact Allyse, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-3789.

 



Registration Information  

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Member Registartion 8/17/26 8/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00
Open Registration 8/21/26 9/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/01/26 - 10/20/26
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Fall I: STEM Discovery

Pittston Twp. (Mericle Early Childhood Center)
9/1/26 - 10/22/26
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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; 6:30-7:30 PM

Dates: every Thursday from Sept 1st-Oct 22nd

Cost: FREE

More Information: Please contact Allyse, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-3789.

 



Registration Information  

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Member Registration 8/17/26 8/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00
Open Registration 8/21/26 9/22/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/01/26 - 10/22/26
Th - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
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Fall I: STEM Discovery: After-School ONLY

Wilkes-Barre YMCA
9/1/26 - 10/20/26
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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 Sept 1st-Oct 20th

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  

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Member Registration 8/17/26 8/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00
Open Registration 8/21/26 9/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/01/26 - 10/20/26
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Fall I STEM Discovery: After-School ONLY

Pittston Twp. (Mericle Early Childhood Center)
9/1/26 - 10/20/26
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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: Tuesdays OR Thursdays; 5:30-6:30 PM

Dates: every Tuesday OR Thursday from Sept 1st-Oct 22nd

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  

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Member Registartion 8/17/26 8/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00
Open registration 8/21/26 9/22/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/01/26 - 10/20/26
Tu - 5:30 pm
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09/01/26 - 10/20/26
Th - 5:30 pm
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Freeland YMCA E-Sports Club

Freeland YMCA
10/3/26 - 11/7/26
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E-Sports/Gaming has arrived at the Freeland YMCA!

The Freeland YMCA is officially stepping into the world of E-sports and gaming, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring this to our community.

The Freeland Y is leveling up and you’re invited to be a part of the fun!

Program will start Saturday October 3rd and run for 6 weeks

Sessions will take place weekly on Saturdays from 12pm-1pm

Cost is Free



Registration Information  

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9/1/26 9/30/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/03/26 - 11/07/26
0 Registered.
More Available
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Lego Robotics (Beginner Level)

Freeland YMCA
9/30/26 - 11/7/26
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LEGO Robotics for Beginners is back at the Freeland YMCA

Get ready to build, code and create!

Classes begin Wednesday September 30th and are for children 8-14 years old.

Cost is FREE

Class schedule is: Wednesdays 4pm-5pm and Saturdays 10am-11am

This beginner-friendly course is perfect for kids who are brand new to the World of LEGO Robotics.



Registration Information  

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9/1/26 9/30/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
09/30/26 - 11/07/26
0 Registered.
More Available
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Closes
09/30/2026

Little Chef's Cooking Club Dinner

Freeland YMCA
9/24/26 - 10/15/26
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Little Chef’s Dinner

Our Little Chefs will learn new culinary skills to the test during a special dinner celebration! Throughout the program, participants will learn basic kitchen safety, food preparation, measuring, teamwork, and the joy of trying new recipes. To wrap up the session, our young chefs will proudly prepare and serve a delicious meal for their families. It should be wonderful evening filled with great food, smiling faces, and proud moments as the children showcase everything they learn.



Registration Information  

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7/30/26 9/24/26 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 25.00$ 25.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
09/24/26 - 10/15/26
- Session is Full

Passport Pioneers (Fall)

Freeland YMCA
9/29/26 - 10/20/26
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Registration Information  

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7/30/26 9/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
09/29/26 - 10/20/26
Tu - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
5 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
09/22/2026

STEM: 3D Printing and Coding

Freeland YMCA
9/30/26 - 11/7/26
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STEM 3D Modeling/Printing & Coding is back

This program is for beginners and intermediate youth that will concentrate on Modeling & 3D Printing as well as coding.

Classes will begin September 30th and run until November 7th

Schedule is Wednesdays from 5pm-6pm and Saturdays from 11am-12pm

This class is for new and former participants.

Cost is FREE



Registration Information  

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9/1/26 9/30/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
09/30/26 - 11/07/26
0 Registered.
More Available
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Closes
09/30/2026

Summer: Little Dough Masters

Wilkes-Barre YMCA
10/3/26 - 10/24/26
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Our Little Dough Masters is a fun, hands-on culinary adventure designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and teach essential kitchen skills in a safe, supportive environment. Perfect for young bakers ages 6–10, this program blends learning with play, turning flour, sugar, and imagination into delicious creations.

Day/Time: Saturdays; 9:15-10:00 OR 10:15-11:00 AM

Dates: every Saturday from August 8-29

Cost: Family Members: $10; Youth Members: $15; Non-Members: $20

More Information: Please contact Allyse, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-3789.

 

 

 



Registration Information  

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Open Registration 6/12/26 8/8/26 Online / Front Desk $ 10.00$ 15.00$ 20.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/03/26 - 10/24/26
Sa - 9:15 am - 45 mins
Registration
Closed
10/03/26 - 10/24/26
Sa - 10:15 am - 45 mins
Registration
Closed

Summer: STEM Discovery

Pittston Twp. (Mericle Early Childhood Center)
9/1/26 - 10/22/26
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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; 6:30-7:30 PM

Dates: every Thursday from July 9-August 27

Cost: FREE

More Information: Please contact Allyse, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-3789.

 



Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/01/26 - 10/22/26
Th - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
Registration
Closed

 

Due to Winter Weather, the Pittston & Wileks-Barre branches Will be CLOSING at 6pm today, 12/26/2025! Text FILLMEIN to 84483 For Alerts.