Valley of the Sun YMCA Youth & Family Engagement
Lincoln Family Downtown YMCA, 350 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003
About
Valley of the Sun YMCA Youth & Family Engagement offers programs for children and families. The programs integrate S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) with engaging physical activities. For teens, offerings include Youth and Government, Teens In Leadership Training (TILT), Teen Transportation, Teen Fitness Hours, Teen Night Out, and babysitting certification courses.
Programs
- Youth & Family Engagement — Children and families · Programs integrate S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) with engaging physical activities.
- Youth Enrichment — Listed under Explore Our Youth & Family Engagement Programs.
- Family Membership Benefits — Listed under Explore Our Youth & Family Engagement Programs.
- Youth and Government — Teens · Teens can explore leadership through hands-on experiential learning.
- Teens In Leadership Training (TILT) — Teens · Weekly meetings; also a week-long fall break camp · Designed to help teens build leadership skills.
- Teen Transportation — Teens · Picked up directly from school and brought to the Y for age-appropriate activities in a supportive environment.
- Childcare Workforce Development — 16 through 24 · Provides education and career workforce services in Youth Development for young adults.
- Early Learning Educator Apprenticeship Program — 16 and up · Registered apprenticeship through the State of Arizona in Early Learning; lasts one year and includes 2,000 on-the-job learning hours and 144 hours of related instruction.
- Teen Fitness Hours — Teens · Safe workouts for teens.
- Teen Night Out — Teens · Social event for teens.
- Babysitting certification courses — Teens · Teens can earn valuable certifications such as babysitting.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
About the provider
The YMCA has been in Arizona since 1892 and says it has served the area for over a century. It is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization. Its mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, and it says it serves thousands of families across 15 communities statewide.
Last updated August 31, 2026.
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