YMCA Silver Spring Youth Programs

YMCA Silver Spring Youth Programs include activities such as pickleball, swimming, soccer, tennis, Tae kwon do, T Ball, basketball, track, arts and crafts, games, and STEM programs. The program offers Youth Sports with professional and volunteer coaches, an Early Learning Center, Summer Camps with classic camp games and chances to play a sport, explore STEM, try crafts, and take to the stage, as well as Swim Team (the Piranhas), All Sports, and swim lessons for all ages and abilities. Families also have access to child care options including Child Watch, School-Age Programs (Before and After Care), and an Early Learning Center, along with group exercise classes, diabetes prevention programs, blood pressure reduction programs, nutrition programs, strength and balance programs, senior fitness and social well-being programs, swim stroke coaching, and water aerobic and strength classes.

• Ages: 0–17 years old
• Schedule: Child Watch is available Monday to Friday from 4–8 p.m.; School-Age Programs run Monday to Friday from 7–9 a.m. and 3–6 p.m.; the Early Learning Center for children 18 months to 5 years old operates from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Price: For less than $100 per month, membership includes access to advanced fitness equipment and group exercise classes, with additional program and class fees possible; grants, insurance, and financial assistance may cover or reduce costs, and all camp registrants must have either a community or family membership with different rates and discount opportunities.

YMCA Silver Spring Youth Programs use trained and certified staff for Child Watch, trained and certified childcare professionals for School-Age Programs, and certified and trained staff for the Early Learning Center. Youth Sports are led by professional and volunteer coaches and are anchored in the core values of respect, responsibility, care, and honesty. The Early Learning Center uses an evidence-based curriculum and focuses on 21st Century skills such as creativity, critical thinking, confidence, communication, and collaboration. Child Watch is available for children 6 weeks or older for up to two hours while members work out, and financial assistance is available to help ensure access to high-quality childcare. The Y is a cause-driven nonprofit working to strengthen the community and help everyone build a healthy body, mind, and spirit, and membership helps provide community health and wellness services and programs to under-resourced neighbors. Businesses can partner with YMCA Silver Spring for employee memberships.

Last updated January 24, 2026.