YMCA of Orange County Y Focus Areas - Youth Development

Youth Development

We believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for life. Because of the Y, more young people in neighborhoods around the nation are taking a greater interest in learning and making smarter life choices. At the Y, children and teens learn values and positive behaviors, and can explore their unique talents and interests, helping them realize their potential. That makes for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.

  Swimming

The Y has been teaching people to swim for more than a century. We offer a variety of swim programs for all ages that challenge and develop participants in spirit, mind, & body. Read More...
 
Watch how the Y does Swimming

Register for Programs
• Swim Lessons
• Group Swim Lessons
• Private Swim Lessons
• Parent Child Swim Lessons
• Adaptive Swim Lessons
• Safe & Splash

 
• Swim Team
• Swim Conditioning
• Water Polo
• Recreation/Family Swim
• Lifeguard/Training Programs

  Sports and Play

Healthy activities for kids have always been at the core of YMCA programming. Whether your child is a newbie or playing competitively, YMCA team sports and activities build character and teach lifelong values…in addition to being a lot of FUN! Read More...
 
Watch how the Y does Basketball

Register for Programs
• Basketball
• Soccer
• T-Ball
• Multi Sport/Intro to Sports
• Volleyball
• Flag Football
• Surfing

• Sports Conditioning &
   Performance

• Track & Field
• Martial Arts
• Yoga
• Dance
• Zumbatomic
• Parents Night Out

  Camp

OC YMCA camps ROCK! Our camps are offered year-round with options during the summer, during spring and winter breaks, and throughout the school-year. Read More...
 
See why camp at the Y rocks!

Register for Programs
• Summer Day Camp
• Specialty Camp
• Spring Break Camp
• Winter Day Camp

 
• Resident Camp
  › Camp Oakes
  › Irvine Education Center
  › Winter Resident Camp

  Afterschool Care

With so many demands on today's families, parents need all the support they can get. That's why child care at the Y is about more than looking after kids. Read More...
 
Watch how the Y takes Care of its Kids!

Find Out More
• Locations/Schedule a Tour
• START A NEW Afterschool Program
• News
• Registration
• Accreditation
• Curriculum

 
• Program Philosophy
• Parent Involvement
• Kindergarten Plus
• Y Inclusion
• Teen Club
• Parent Portal

  Education & Leadership

At the Y, we help kids set and achieve their personal and educational goals. They gain confidence as they recognize the Y as a place where they belong and can feel comfortable exploring new interests and passions. Read More...
 
Watch how the Y does Music Lessons

Register for Programs
• Art & Music
• Home School
• Model United Nations
• Youth & Government

 
 

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