Youth & Family

Nurturing

Friendships

Skill Development

Confidence

Exploring

We provide a wide variety of fun, enriching, and age-appropriate youth programs designed to support every stage of your child’s development. Whether your child is taking their first steps in a structured activity or exploring new interests as a teen, our programs offer safe, supportive, and engaging environments where they can learn, grow, and thrive.

After School Care

Our After School Care program offers a blend of physical, learning, and imaginative activities, interactive learning models that build critical thinking skills, dedicated homework support from trained YMCA staff, and opportunities for kids to socialize. Programs are held on-site at nine elementary schools in Oconee County.

Camps

We believe in every child and their unique journey of growth. That’s why we offer day camps during summer, fall, winter, and spring breaks—each designed to foster development in three key areas: friendship, accomplishment, and belonging. At Camp Oconee, our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program for ages 13–15 helps teens build strong leadership skills and gain hands-on experience in guiding and mentoring younger campers in a supportive, fun environment.

Child Watch

The Foothills Area YMCA Child Watch is an up to 90-minute service for members of the Foothills Area YMCA who have a Family / Single Parent Family Membership. Our program goals are to support and strengthen families by providing an environment for children ages 6 weeks to 12 yrs that is safe for them to learn through socialization, explorations, choice and creative play. For more information, please refer to our Child Watch page.

Parents' Night Out

Our Parents’ Night Out program for ages 4-12 offers a fun-filled evening of games, crafts, snacks, and supervised play for children, giving parents the perfect opportunity for a date night, errands, or just some relaxation. Held quarterly at the Y, this program is open to members and non-members alike.

Healthy Kids Day

Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families. This free family event for the whole community takes place in the spring and is aimed to inspire kids and families to keep their minds and bodies active throughout the summer months and beyond.

Birthday Parties

Birthday parties at the Y is a great way to celebrate your child’s next birthday. Parties include preparations prior to and cleanup following them, as well as supervision throughout by a YMCA Party Host. Choose from the pool, playground, and more. To find out more, please visit our Birthday Parties page.

Seasonal/Themed Programs

Throughout the year, we host a variety of fun and festive youth events designed to spark creativity, imagination, and joy, From Gingerbread House Decorating during the holidays to magical Princess Parties and egg-citing Pool Easter Egg Hunt, there’s always something exciting happening for kids of all ages.