Youth Development
All children deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve, under the guidance of adults who care about them and believe in their potential. The Y offers an environment where children learn values and positive behaviors that build strong foundations to becoming successful adults.
- The YMCA of Metro North provides preschoolers with high quality early education and care to support their development cognitively, socially, emotionally and physically.
- We offer youth and teens throughout our diverse communities a safe, engaging and nurturing environment during out-of-school time hours that prepare them for success in school and life.
- The Y equips teens with skills to be leaders of tomorrow through programs like Leaders’ Club, Kaya and Teen Leaders Camp Programs.
- Our branches work to prevent drowning by teaching children basic swimming and water safety skills through our outstanding aquatic programs.
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Impact Story: Arya
Age 4 | Torigian Y Academy
My daughter started in the Early Learning Program right after turning 3. Since joining the ELP she has expanded her vocabulary, story telling ability and overall academic skills. We love that she has access to swim weekly while she’s at school, and she loves going to the gym and playground while at school. She comes home and loves to tell us about the games she played, stories she read and songs she sang. She loves going to school to see all of her friends and teachers and is always so excited to show them her new outfits or tell them about her weekend activities. My daughter has a big sassy attitude, and I know that despite her eye rolls and huffing and puffing, she is well cared for at the ELP!
– Arya’s Mom