Youth Programs
Looking for a fun way to keep your kids busy after school? When you sign your children up for Y Youth Sports, you can rest assured knowing they will learn the basics of different sports while improving their skills and making new friends. Here at the Y, we make sure each child plays and that our games are always safe, fair, and fun.
Registration
Online registration is now open for the youth sports listed below. Once the programs begin, online registration will be closed. However, you may still register your child at the Y. Please contact us if you have any questions or click on the program name below to pull up the registration form. We look forward to seeing you on the field or the court.
Register Online
Athletics are a great way to keep kids active while teaching them fitness habits and cooperation skills that will last a lifetime. Sign up today to get your kids on the sports field.
If you would like more information or have questions please contact Trey Chandler at trey@warrencountyymca.org.
Searching for the best after-school care option for your kids? At the Warren County YMCA, we offer educational, engaging childcare in a safe and fun environment.
When you choose the Y for after-school care, you can rest assured knowing your kids will benefit from weekly enrichment experiences, including instruction in science, math, and writing. Additionally, kids enjoy daily recreational and fitness activities. Best of all, our programs are supervised by trained YMCA staff members. Counselors can help your children with homework and keep them happy, healthy, and busy until you pick them up in the evening.
*The After School Program is offered at the United North campus in Alexis, IL only
Register for the 2019-2020 SeasonOur facilities are open until 6 p.m. for your family’s convenience. Don’t miss out on Monmouth’s best option for after-school care. Register today to enroll your son or daughter for the 2019-2020 school year.
With so many demands on today’s families and the increased focus on early brain development, we all need to do more to support our community’s youths. The Y’s childcare staff does a great job of interacting with your child through crafts, games, activities, and more.
Fees
$20 per session per family (not per child)
7-week Sessions
Childcare Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 11:00am & 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Friday: 8:00am – 11:00am
Blue Wolves Day Camp
Kindergarten – 6th grade
Dates: Jun 3 -August 16
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Rates:
$82 /4 days or $41/4 half days
$75/3 days or $38/3 half day
$60/2 days or $30/2 half day
$40/1 day or $20/1 half day
$92 /4 days or $46/4 half day
$85/3 days or $43/3 half day
$70/2 days or $35/2 half day
$50/1 day or $25/1 half day
**New** if you set up your account for auto payment (Bank draft, credit card) you will pay last year’s price (that’s $10 savings per week/per child). Billing is done the following Monday/Tuesday for the previous week your child.children attended camp. Arrangements can also be made to have the payments come out on a specific day’s
Pay for 10 full weeks of camp the 11th week is FREE. No refunds will be issued.
*15% discount for each additional child*
**Scholarships for those who qualify**
***Lunches provided by Jamieson Center***
Day camp registration forms and parent handbook are available that the Warren County YMCA. Registration is now open! A $40/member or $50/non-member registration fee per child is required on the first day of every week your child will be attending camp if you opt out on the auto payment option. This amount will be applied to the end of the week’s fee.
Do you love to swim? Are you more at home in the water than on land? Whether you’re a new swimmer or one with years of experience in the pool, the Warren County YMCA offers a swim team to suit your unique needs. A competitive swim team, Waterbugs features high-quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities.
Expert Swim Team Training & Instruction
At Waterbugs, students 21 and under receive instruction from highly qualified swim pros. As members of the American Swimming Coaches Association, our coaches possess the extensive training and certification needed to keep kids and teens safe in the water while helping them develop their skills. Our goal is to provide each and every team member with the opportunity to improve swimming prowess and achieve success at his or her level.
From novice swimmers to international competitors, swimmers at all levels trust us to boost their skills and abilities.
See If Swim Team Is Right For You!
Swim Team Pre-Swim
TBD
Basic warm-ups, drills, endurance training and stroke development
Swim Team Quick Facts
Parent Meeting: TBD
First Official Practice: TBD
Practices: TBD
Where: Warren County YMCA
Meets: Saturdays, November through March at area YMCAs
Requirements: Must be a YMCA member (fee assistance is available) and able to swim one length of the pool
Fee: $200 1st swimmer, $150 2nd swimmer, $125 3rd swimmer, $100 4th swimmer
Learn More About Water Bugs
Don’t wait any longer to get back in the water. To learn more about our swim team, contact us today.
Interested in joining the Board? Stop by the front desk to speak to a team member. We look forward to seeing you at the pool.
If you would like more information or have questions please contact Lynnae Buffington at lynnae@warrencountyymca@org.
The YMCA is the place where the children of America learn to swim. At the Warren County YMCA, we believe that every child has the right to learn to swim. To keep kids in our community safe, we offer swimming lessons from trusted experts. Our goal is to teach young people the fundamentals of different strokes while building their confidence and self-esteem in the water. Additionally, we instruct students in the safety and rescue skills they need to protect themselves and their peers.
At the Y, we happily teach swim lessons year-round in our indoor pool. After graduating from our lesson program, children can participate in our swim teams.
Online registration for swimming lessons will follow the session schedules. If a session has already begun, please contact the YMCA’s front desk to register or visit us online. We also offer private and semi-private lessons for older children just learning to swim, children with special needs, adults who are nervous around the water, and busy families that can’t fit the regularly scheduled group lessons into their days.
Swim LessonsPreschool (Ages 3-5)
This class teaches children how to paddle on their front and back with a float belt, as well as other basic skills appropriate for this age level. Children will build their confidence and become more comfortable in the water.
Tuesday or Thursday 6:00 – 6:30 pm
This class reinforces skills learned in Pike and will help children become more confident swimming with little to no help. Additional front crawl skills, unaided floating, backstroke and rhythmic breathing are introduced and practiced.
Tuesday or Thursday 6:00 – 6:30 pm
Register OnlineClass teaches all levels of preschools swimmers. Children will get the opportunity to work with peers of all levels and learn from each other. All Pike skills will be reviewed as well as allowing children to learn more advanced skills in Eel or Ray/Starfish
Saturday 11:00 – 11:30am
Register OnlineYouth Lessons (Ages 6-12)
Class is designed for older children who are just learning to swim. Instructors will help your child get acquainted with the water. Skills introduced include kicking, front and back floating, breath control, independent movement in the water and the beginning of stroke development. No experience is necessary.
Tuesday or Thursday 6:35 – 7:20 pm
Register OnlineThis class is designed for children who are familiar with the water and want to start to perfect their skills and build their endurance. Front crawl skills, rhythmic breathing, back crawl and sidestroke will be practiced.
Tuesday or Thursday 6:35 – 7:20 pm
Register OnlineClass is designed to help students work together. Class practices and reviews skills learned in Polliwog and help students achieve more advanced skills learned in Guppy.
Saturday 10:15 – 11:00am
Register OnlineClass is designed to help intermediate and advanced children work together. Class practices and reviews skills learned in Guppy and helps students achieve the more advanced skills.
Tuesdays 6:35 – 7:20pm
Register OnlineClass is designed to help advanced children work together. Class practices and reviews skills learned in Minnow and helps students achieve the more advanced skills to prepare them for swim team.
Thursdays 6:35 – 7:20 pm
Register online or visit the welcome desk to speak to a member of our staff. We look forward to getting you in the water.
If you would like more information or have questions please contact Lynnae Buffington at lynnae@warrencountyymca@org.
Adult Programs
Think your athletic activities have to end when you graduate high school or college? On the contrary, Warren County YMCA believes that people of all ages should have the pleasure of playing sports. To that end, we offer a wide array of athletics to help individuals have fun and stay in shape. Meet new people while strutting your stuff on the court or field.
Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League
Are you a dynamo on the volleyball court? Novices and experts alike can participate in YMCA volleyball leagues offered in the fall, winter, and spring. We offer both power and recreation leagues, so choose the one that suits your skillset and taste.
- Adult Noon Ball (basketball)
- Adult Basketball – We have fall, winter, spring and summer sessions
- Add Adult Sand Volleyball – Summer session only
- Add Adult Indoor Soccer – Fall and winter session
- Add Adult Slow Pitch Softball – Summer and Fall Sessions
- Add Adult Co-Ed Slow Pitch Softball – Summer and Fall sessions
Ready to get back on the field? Call the Monmouth YMCA today or drop by our welcome desk. We look forward to seeing you at our facility.
If you would like more information or have questions please contact Tom Glenn at tom@warrencountyyma.org.
