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Youth Programming
Breakfast With The Easter Bunny First Seating
Hop on over to the Freeland YMCA and join us for a delicious breakfast, decorate your own Easter cookie, and take photos with the Easter Bunny. Come celebrate as a family! Spots are limited; you must RSVP to this event by March 21st.
First Seating takes place from 10:00 am to 10:45 am.
Second Seating takes place from 11:00 am to 11:45 am.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3/26 | 3/20/26 | Online / Front Desk | - | $ 8.00 | $ 12.00 |
Nature Walk (April 18): North Branch Land Trust Office
On Saturday, April 18 we will be traveling to the North Branch Land Trust office 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 Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA (40 West Northampton Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701) between 10:30-10:45 AM.
Drop off at the YMCA Mericle Family Center (1122 Oak Street, Pittston, PA 18640) between 11:10-11:20 AM.
Pick up at the YMCA Mericle Family Center between 2:10-2:20 PM.
Pick up at the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA between 2:35-2:45 PM.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/28/26 | 4/17/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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04/18/26
Sa
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Register Closes 04/17/2026 |
Nature Walk (March 21): Kirby Park Pond
On Saturday, March 21 we will be traveling to the Kirby Park Pond 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 10:45-11:00 AM.
Drop off at the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA (40 West Northampton Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701) between 11:30-11:40 AM.
Pick up at the YMCA Mericle Family Center between 2:00-2:15 PM.
Pick up at the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA between 2:30-2:45 PM.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/28/26 | 3/20/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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03/21/26
Sa
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Register Closes 03/20/2026 |
Spring I: Book Club
Does your child love to read?? Then our Book Club is for them!
Location: Abide Coffeehouse (23 West Market Street, Wilkes-Barre)
Day/Time: Saturdays; 9:00-10:00 AM
Dates: every Saturday from March 7-April 25
Cost: Family Members: $10; Youth Members: $20; Non-Members: $40
Ages: 10-14
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Registration | 2/16/26 | 2/19/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 20.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 2/20/26 | 3/15/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 40.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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03/07/26 - 04/25/26
Sa - 9:00 am - 1 hr
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Register Closes 03/15/2026 |
Spring I: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16/26 | 3/20/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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03/05/26 - 04/16/26
Th - 5:45 pm - 1 hr
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Session is Full |
Spring I: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16/26 | 3/21/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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03/03/26 - 04/21/26
Tu - 5:00 pm - 45 mins
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Session is Full |
Spring I: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16/26 | 3/20/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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03/05/26 - 04/16/26
Th - 7:00 pm - 1 hr
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Session is Full |
Spring I: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16/26 | 3/21/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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03/03/26 - 04/21/26
Tu - 6:00 pm - 45 mins
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Register Closes 03/21/2026 |
Spring I: Master Chef Jr.
Welcome to Master Chef Jr. – where young chefs will explore how science, math, and creativity come together in every recipe!
Day/Time: Saturdays; 9:00-9:45 AM OR 10:00-10:45 AM
Dates: every Saturday from March 7-March 28
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 Class | 2/16/26 | 3/15/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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03/07/26 - 03/28/26
Sa - 9:00 am - 45 mins
|
Session is Full | |
|
03/07/26 - 03/28/26
Sa - 10:00 am - 45 mins
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Session is Full |
Spring I: 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; 4:00-4:45
Dates: every Thursday from March 5-April 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16/26 | 3/20/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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03/05/26 - 04/23/26
Th - 4:00 pm - 45 mins
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Register Closes 03/20/2026 |
Spring I: 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; 4:00-4:45
Dates: every Monday from March 2-April 20
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16/26 | 3/21/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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03/02/26 - 04/20/26
Mo - 4:00 pm - 45 mins
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Register Closes 03/21/2026 |
Spring I: 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; 6:30-7:30 PM
Dates: every Tuesday from March 3-April 21
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16/26 | 3/20/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
03/03/26 - 04/21/26
Tu - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
|
Session is Full |
Spring I: 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; 6:30-7:30 PM
Dates: every Thursday from March 5-April 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16/26 | 3/15/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
03/05/26 - 04/23/26
Th - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
|
Session is Full |
Spring I: 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 March 3-April 21
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16/26 | 3/20/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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03/03/26 - 04/21/26
Tu - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
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Register Closes 03/20/2026 |
Spring I: 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 7-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 March 9 – April 23
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16/26 | 3/15/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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03/10/26 - 04/23/26
5:30 pm - 1 hr
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Register Closes 03/15/2026 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/25 | 3/2/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 12.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 50.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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03/03/26 - 03/24/26
Tu - 6:00 pm - 45 mins
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Registration Closed |