Youth Programming

Youth Programming


Fall II: Art Together - Arte en Familia

Hazleton YMCA (Mericle Family Center)
10/26/26 - 12/20/26
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Bring the whole family and create art together! This fun and relaxed class invites families to explore creativity side-by-side. **This class is catered toward children ages 8 – 12 but can incorporate other ages for siblings.**

Day/Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays; 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

Dates:  October 26th – December 20th

Cost: FREE

More Information: Please contact Dyan, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 267-433-0540

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¡Traigan a toda la familia y creen arte juntos! Esta clase, divertida y relajada, invita a las familias a explorar su creatividad codo a codo. **Esta clase está dirigida a niños de 8 a 12 años, pero también pueden participar hermanos de otras edades.**

Día/Hora: Martes y jueves; 4:30 p. m. – 5:15 p. m.

Fechas: Del 26 de Octubre al 20 de Diciembre

Costo: GRATIS

Más información: Comuníquense con Dyan, nuestra coordinadora del Programa para Jóvenes y Familias, a través del correo electrónico [email protected] o llamando al 267-433-0540.



Registration Information  

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Open Registration 10/18/26 10/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/26/26 - 12/20/26
Tu,Th - 4:30 pm - 1 hr
3 / 12 Available Registration
Closed

Fall II: Holiday Fest: ages 3-6

Pittston YMCA
10/26/26 - 12/14/26
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Food, games, themed arts & crafts, movies, and more! Each week will have a different theme, centered around the upcoming holidays.

Session dates: October 26th- December 14th

Day/Time: Mondays 5:00-5:45 PM

Ages: 3-6 years old

Cost: Family Members: $24; Youth Members: $50; Non-Members: $100

Questions? Contact Allyse; [email protected]



Registration Information  

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Member Registartion 10/12/26 10/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 24.00$ 50.00-
Open registration 10/16/26 10/27/26 Online / Front Desk $ 24.00$ 50.00$ 150.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/26/26 - 12/14/26
Mo - 5:00 pm - 45 mins
Registration
Closed

Fall II: Holiday Fest: ages 7-12

Pittston YMCA
10/26/26 - 12/14/26
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Food, games, themed arts & crafts, movies, and more! Each week will have a different theme, centered around the upcoming holidays.

Session dates: October 26th-December 14th

Day/Time: Mondays 6:00-6:45 PM

Ages: 7-12 years old

Cost: Family Members: $24; Youth Members: $50; Non-Members: $100

Questions? Contact Allyse; [email protected]



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
Member Registration 10/12/26 10/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 24.00$ 50.00-
Open Registration 10/16/26 10/27/26 Online / Front Desk $ 24.00$ 50.00$ 100.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/26/26 - 12/14/26
Mo - 6:00 pm - 45 mins
Registration
Closed

Fall II: Lego Robotics Advanced

Wilkes-Barre YMCA
10/30/26 - 12/16/26
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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 Registration 10/12/26 10/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00
Open Registration 10/16/26 10/29/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/30/26 - 12/16/26
Fr - 6:50 pm - 1 hr
Registration
Closed

Fall II: Lego Robotics Advanced

Pittston YMCA
10/26/26 - 12/15/26
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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 Registration 10/12/26 10/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00
Open Registration 10/16/26 10/27/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/26/26 - 12/15/26
Registration
Closed

Fall II: Lego Robotics Advanced - Robotica Avanzada

Hazleton YMCA (Mericle Family Center)
10/26/26 - 12/20/26
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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.

This course is designed for children ages 8-13 years old.

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Este curso parte de conocimientos fundamentales de robótica para explorar conceptos avanzados de ingeniería, programación y resolución de problemas, utilizando kits LEGO SPIKE Prime.

Los estudiantes diseñarán, construirán y programarán robots sofisticados, capaces de realizar tareas complejas y responder a desafíos del mundo real. Se hace hincapié en el pensamiento crítico, la colaboración y el diseño iterativo.

Este programa está dirigido a niños de entre 8 y 13 años.

 

 



Registration Information  

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Open Registation 10/18/26 10/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/26/26 - 12/20/26
Tu,Th - 6:15 pm - 1 hr
- Registration
Closed

Fall II: Lego Robotics Beginner

Pittston YMCA
10/27/26 - 12/15/26
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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 10/12/26 10/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00
open registration 10/16/26 10/27/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/27/26 - 12/15/26
Registration
Closed

Fall II: Lego Robotics Beginner

Wilkes-Barre YMCA
10/29/26 - 12/17/26
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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.

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



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
Member Registration 10/12/26 10/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00
Open Registration 10/16/26 10/27/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/29/26 - 12/17/26
Fr - 5:45 pm - 1 hr
Registration
Closed

Fall II: Lego Robotics Beginner - Robotica Principiante

Hazleton YMCA (Mericle Family Center)
10/26/26 - 12/20/26
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Team members learn how to design, program, and control fully-functioning robots. This program is geared toward children ages 4-7.

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

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Los integrantes del equipo aprenden a diseñar, programar y controlar robots completamente funcionales. Este programa está dirigido a niños de entre 4 y 7 años.

El Nivel I de Robótica con Lego está diseñado para niños que se inician en nuestro programa de Robótica con Lego.



Registration Information  

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10/18/26 10/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/26/26 - 12/20/26
Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 45 mins
- Registration
Closed

Fall II: Master Chef Jr.

Hazleton YMCA (Mericle Family Center)
10/26/26 - 12/20/26
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Cooking classes teach kids kitchen safety, basic knife skills, and measuring techniques through fun, hands-on recipe preparation. These programs build healthy eating habits, boost math and science skills, and foster confidence as children mix, stir, and taste their creations.

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Las clases de cocina enseñan a los niños seguridad en la cocina, el manejo básico de cuchillos y técnicas de medición mediante la preparación de recetas de forma divertida y práctica. Estos programas fomentan hábitos alimenticios saludables, potencian las habilidades en matemáticas y ciencias, y refuerzan la confianza a medida que los niños mezclan, remueven y prueban sus propias creaciones.



Registration Information  

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10/18/26 10/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/26/26 - 12/20/26
Ages 5-8 - Sa - 10:00 am - 1 hr
- Registration
Closed
10/26/26 - 12/20/26
Ages 9-13 - Sa - 11:00 am - 1 hr
1 / 15 Available Registration
Closed

Fall II: My Grownup & Me

Pittston YMCA
10/26/26 - 12/14/26
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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.

 



Registration Information  

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Member Registartion 10/12/26 10/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 24.00$ 50.00-
Open Registartion 10/16/26 10/29/26 Online / Front Desk $ 24.00$ 50.00$ 100.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/26/26 - 12/14/26
Registration
Closed

Fall II: Pretty Little Projects

Pittston YMCA
10/26/17 - 12/14/26
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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 Oct 26th-Dec 20th

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 MemberMemberNon-Member
Member Registration 10/12/26 10/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00
Open Registartion 10/16/26 10/27/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/26/17 - 12/14/26
Registration
Closed

Fall II: Pretty Little Projects

Wilkes-Barre YMCA
10/29/26 - 12/17/26
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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 Oct 29th-Dec 17th

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 10/12/26 10/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00
Open Registartion 10/16/26 11/2/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/29/26 - 12/17/26
Registration
Closed

Fall II: Pretty Little Projects - Proyectos Pequenos

Hazleton YMCA (Mericle Family Center)
10/26/26 - 12/20/26
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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:

Age: 4 – 7 Tuesday; 4:30PM-5:15PM

Age: 8-13 Thursdays; 4:30PM-5:15PM

Dates: Oct 26th – Dec 20th            Cost: FREE

More Information: Please contact Dyan, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected].

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¡Bienvenidos a Pequenos Projectos, donde la diversión se une a la creatividad! Cada sesión explora las actividades más populares y atractivas del momento, diseñadas especialmente para los jóvenes. Los participantes colaborarán en proyectos grupales y descubrirán cómo transformar sus pasatiempos en pasiones, ¡o incluso en futuras carreras profesionales!

Día/Hora:

Edades: 4 a 7 años – Martes, de 16:30 a 17:15 h

Edades: 8 a 13 años – Jueves, de 16:30 a 17:15 h

Fechas: Del 26 de octubre al 20 de diciembre | Costo: GRATIS

Más información: Por favor, comuníquense con Dyan, nuestra coordinadora del Programa para Jóvenes y Familias, a través del correo electrónico [email protected].



Registration Information  

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10/18/26 10/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/26/26 - 12/20/26
Ages 4-7 - Tu - 4:30 pm - 45 mins
9 / 12 Available Registration
Closed
10/26/26 - 12/20/26
Ages 8-12 - Th - 4:30 pm - 45 mins
9 / 12 Available Registration
Closed

Fall II: STEM Discovery

Pittston Twp. (Mericle Early Childhood Center)
10/29/26 - 12/17/26
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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 Oct 29th-Dec 17th

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 10/12/26 10/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00
Open Registartion 10/16/26 10/27/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/29/26 - 12/17/26
Registration
Closed

Fall II: STEM Discovery

Wilkes-Barre YMCA
10/27/26 - 12/15/26
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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 Oct 27th-Dec 15th

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 10/12/26 10/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00
Open Registration 10/16/26 11/11/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/27/26 - 12/15/26
Tu - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
Registration
Closed

Fall II: STEM Discovery - Descubrimiento STEM

Hazleton YMCA (Mericle Family Center)
10/26/26 - 12/20/26
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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 and Thursdays; 4:30-5:15 PM

Dates: Oct 26th – Dec 20th

Cost: FREE

More Information: Please contact Dyan, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or

Este programa se centrará en actividades STEM (Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas) cada semana. Realizaremos experimentos científicos, daremos rienda suelta a nuestra creatividad ¡e incluso practicaremos nuestras habilidades culinarias!

Día/Hora: Martes y Jueves, de 4:30-5:15 PM

Fechas: Oct 26 a Dec 20.

Costo: GRATIS

Más información: Comuníquese con Dyan, nuestra Coordinadora del Programa para Jóvenes y Familias, al correo electrónico [email protected] o al teléfono 570-931-3789.



Registration Information  

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10/18/26 10/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/26/26 - 12/20/26
Tu,Th - 4:30 pm - 45 mins
- Registration
Closed

Fall II: STEM Discovery: After-School ONLY

Wilkes-Barre YMCA
10/27/26 - 12/15/26
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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 Oct 27th-Dec 15th

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 10/12/26 10/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00
Open Registration 10/16/26 11/11/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/27/26 - 12/15/26
Tu - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
Registration
Closed

Fall II STEM Discovery: After-School ONLY

Pittston Twp. (Mericle Early Childhood Center)
10/27/26 - 12/17/26
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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 Oct 29th- Dec 17th

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 Registration 10/12/26 10/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00
Open Registartion 10/16/26 10/29/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/27/26 - 12/15/26
Tu - 5:30 pm
Registration
Closed
10/29/26 - 12/17/26
Th - 5:30 pm
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.