YMCA Youth & Family Programs
“We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities” is the national theme of the YMCA. At the Akron Area YMCA, we take that goal seriously. We know that building strong families goes a long way toward building strong kids and communities!
In today’s fast-paced and often transient world, the Akron Area YMCA is a place all families in our community can turn for a place to belong. We are the place to have fun as a family, meet other families like yours, and grow!
Guides
YMCA Y Guides have been creating family memories for over 60 years! They are a great way to build a meaningful relationship with your children while helping them embrace the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. You get all of this while having lots of fun and meeting other families like yours!
All of the programs below meet in small and large groups and all have an event for the entire family every summer.
Check out the variety of Y Gudes Programs we offer—for families of all ages:
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Y Guides —
Father/Son ages 5-11
This program provides an opportunity for fathers and sons to spend time together in a fun atmosphere. Participants learn about the great outdoors and develop a healthy parent/child relationship! Lots of activities are offered, including field trips, sports, campouts, family outings, folklore, and storytelling.
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Y Princesses —
Father/Daughter ages 5-11
Fathers and daughters form strong and healthy relationships while learning about the world and its natural surroundings through fun and games, campouts, children’s theatre plays, and family outings.
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Y Maidens —
Mother/Daughter ages 5-11
Mothers and daughters can enjoy quality time together going on field trips, working on community service projects, going on campouts, playing sports and making arts and crafts.
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Trail Blazers (Father/Son) and
Trail Mates (Father/Daughter) —
ages 11-14
Adolescents learn leadership and team work skills with their parents by taking leadership roles in the planning of their own activities and outings.
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Looking for more programs or want more information?
 Explore programs that have open registration.
Download your local branch's Program Brochure.
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