Families love coming to the YMCA and we love having them. Wheret you wan to deepen your relatinships, play and be active, or meet other families, our activities, programs and events encourage your family to grouw together.
JANUARY
Friday, January 3, 2025 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Nerf War
Members: $10 Non-Members: $15
FEBRUARY
Saturday, February 8, 2025 1:00pm-3:00pm
Father and Daughter Dance
Members: $20 Non-Members: $25
MARCH
Friday, March 28, 2025 6:00pm-6:45pm
March Madness
FREE - More information to come
APRIL
EASTER EGG HUNT
DATE TO BE DETERMINED
MAY
Friday, May 16, 2025 6:00pm-6:45pm
Volleyball
FREE
The arts are an important part of developing imagination, critical thinking, communication, and social skills. There’s more to the YMCA than just sports! We believe everyone should have a safe place to develop artistic talents. We strive to provide a welcoming environment where members can feel comfortable expressing themselves. When you participate in the arts, you develop confidence, problem-solving, perseverance, focus, nonverbal communication, and collaboration skills. And learning new creative skills with other imaginative people means you are sure to make new friends.
JANUARY
Monday, January 20, 2025 6:00pm-7:00pm
New Year’s Slime
MEMBERS: $5.OO NON-MEMBERS: $7.00
FEBRUARY
Monday, February 17, 2025 6:00pm-7:00pm
Clay Candy Hearts
MEMBERS: $5.OO NON-MEMBERS: $7.00
MARCH
Monday, March 24, 2025 6:00pm-7:00pm
Clay Pot Leprechauns Hats
MEMBERS: $5.OO NON-MEMBERS: $7.00
APRIL
Monday, 14, 2025 6:00pm-7:00pm
Puffy Paint for Earth Day
MEMBERS: $5.OO NON-MEMBERS: $7.00
MAY
Monday, May 5, 2025 6:00pm-7:00pm
Birdseed Feeder
MEMBERS: $5.OO NON-MEMBERS: $7.00
Learn, explore, and experience STEAM concepts with Lego Engineers as you build fun and creative design through LEGO®Education BricQ motion Essential models. Join this introductory course in LEGO® Education through engaging designs and lessons with the help of our knowledgeableinstructor. Design and race your own race cars, build your own cars and launch them down hills, explore how different gears push each other in a fun dance competition, and much more!
“The LEGO® education BricQ Motion Essential set engages grade K-5students in the exploration of physical science within a sports context. BricQ Motion helps foster an understanding of forces, motion, and interactions by providing easy hands-on learning experiences without the need for technology.”
Thursdays
6:00pm-7:00pm
January 9th - February 13th (6 Weeks)
Grades 1 - 5
Members: $25
Non-Members: $50
Build and code amazing robotics designs with LEGO®Education SPIKE?
Essential STEAM curriculum. With the help of our knowledgeable instructor, you will brainstorm and develop creative solutions through trial and error while working as a team to create and
code our very own LEGO robotics design. We will explore crazy carnival games, quirky creations, and even make our own pinball machine with lights and sounds, all while pushing our creativity to new heights.
“LEGO® Education SPIKE Essential STEAM curriculum units for elementary are designed around playful narrative-based problem-solving with relatable themes that can develop young students into independent STEAM thinkers.”
Thursdays
6:00pm-7:00pm
March 6th - April 10th (6 Weeks)
Grades 3 - 6
Saturdays 10:30-11:30
Ages 7-13 years old
AS3
Instructor: Mike Oiler
$10/month members
$30/month non members
This class is designed to introduce children and adolescents to the fundamentals of strength training
in a safe, supportive and fun environment. This program aims to enhance physical fitness, promote healthy habits and boost confidence through a structured and progressive approach to strength training.
We will teach proper form and technique for a variety of strength exercises, improve overall strength, endurance and flexibility.
This class will help foster a positive attitude towards physical fitness and health.
Build coordination, agility, control, self-confidence through this program. The practice of martial arts promotes cardiovascular development, strength training, flexibility improvement and mobility enhancement. In the course of a single martial arts training session of 60 minutes, a person can engage in exercises that incorporate cardiovascular capacity improvement and strength development, along with better flexibility and joint mobility.
Session Dates / Times:
Class is priced per month.
Payments are due on the first day of each month and will be auto drafted. Cancellation of any month must be done in advance before the 1st of the month being cancelled.
Member Fee: $25 per child Starting in January the cost goes up to $30
Non-Member Fee: $50 per child Starting in January, the cost goes up to $55
Martial Arts Basics: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Ages: 7-12 years Class will be held in the Game Room
Kids can play in a fun, safe environment under the supervision of responsible Y staff so members can work out or take a class.
Hours and Age
Monday - Thursday Drop in between 9:05am - 11:20am
and 4:45pm - 7:50pm
Friday 9:05 - 11:20am
Saturday 9:00-12:00p,
No Reservations Required
Maximum 2 hours and 15 minutes
Free for Nationwide Members and Members
Non-Members $3.00 per visit
For members working out in the building and NOT attending other sporting programs.
Non Members $6.00
10 visits for $40
12 months up to 10 years old
Questions?
Contact Crystal Pratt a cpratt@marionfamilyymca.org or call 740-725-9622.
Marion Family YMCA is excited to announce our new Teen Leaders Club. Teen Leaders is for teens grades 8+. Teens participating in this program will engage in programming and activities created to increase youth confidence, leadership, Social and Emotional Learning skills, peer relationships, life skills, and community engagement.
This program is free to the community and you DO NOT need to be a Y member to join!
Teen leaders will take part in scheduled meetings, teen nights, community volunteering, and planning events within the YMCA and community. This club is facilitated by an adult Y staff member, but youth-focused and youth-led.
If you are interested in learning more or joining Teen Leaders Club please contact Toy Pendleton at tpendleton@marionfamilyymca.org.
Click here to view the 2024 meeting schedule
The purpose of Marion Mentors is to support the development of one-to-one
relationships between a volunteer adult role modeland a student. This unique
relations provides support and encouragement, and can help a young person
develop the academic, social, personal, and leadership skills to foster success in their future.
For more information, contact Toy Pendleton at tpendleton@marionfamilyymca.org or call
740-725-9622.
Special Olympics Ohio and Family Services and Ohio’s YMCAs are partnering to provide memberships at NO COST to athletes and approved private providers.
FREE membership will last through all three sports seasons (Winter, Summer, and Fall)
ELIGIBILITY
Athletes must check in with their Special Olympics Ohio local, accredited organization director to fill out the necessary form. the returned letter will indicate that the athlete is in good standing with the local organization and that they have a current physical on file. Bring this letter to the local, participating YMCA.
All Marion youth entering / in 6th grade during the 2024 - 2025 school year have the opportunity for a free membership to the Y.
Membership period is May 2024 through August 31, 2025
Requirements for the free membership include:
Must be in 6th Grade for the 2024-2025 school year.
Must be registered in person at the Y by a parent / legal guardian.
Must follow our Code of Conduct or membership could be revoked.
For more information, contact Jason Gorby at 740-725-9622 or email jgorby@marionfamilyymca.org.
Getting started on a proper weight training program at any age offers many benefits and will set you up for optimal progress in the long run. Kids ages 9 - 13 years old are required to sign up for an orientation on the equipment in the Family Wellness Center. Set up an appointment at the Service Center or contact Heather Wright at hwright@marionfamilyymca.org
