Camden Y Youth Programs

Camden Y Youth Programs offers Youth Civic Engagement, Teen Workforce Development, Y Achievers, Camden Youth News Network, Soccer for Success®, a Flag Football Program, a Volleyball Program, a Basketball Program, and CATCH. Activities include Model United Nations, Youth & Government, hands-on learning, mentorship, career exposure, college preparation, youth-driven media work, soccer, flag football, volleyball, basketball, ultimate frisbee, floor hockey, and whiffle ball. The program serves ages 7 to 16.

Programs

• Youth Civic Engagement — Encourages students to become active, informed, and engaged citizens; includes Model United Nations and Youth & Government.
• Teen Workforce Development — Equips teens with skills, experiences, and connections needed to succeed in the workplace and beyond through hands-on learning, mentorship, and exposure to career opportunities.
• Y Achievers — College preparation and career readiness program where teens learn about themselves and explore options for after graduation.
• Camden Youth News Network — Youth-driven media program designed to help students develop communication skills and tell authentic stories from their community.
• Soccer for Success® — Free after-school program that helps youth establish healthy habits and develop life skills through coach-mentors and social-emotional learning.
• Flag Football Program — grades two through middle school · Develops foundational knowledge of the game while fostering teamwork, structure, and essential interpersonal skills.
• Volleyball Program — middle school boys and girls · Offers volleyball programs for middle school boys and girls, building fundamental skills and teamwork.
• Basketball Program — grades two through middle school · Develops foundational skills, promotes physical fitness, and creates an engaging learning environment.
• CATCH — Introduces non-traditional sports and activities such as ultimate frisbee, floor hockey and whiffle ball, with components of character development, healthy communication and team building.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–16 years old
• Current session: Late Fall Program Session (Nov 2–Dec 20, 2026)
• Facility hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sat-Sun Closed

About the provider

The Y says it provides free programming based on community needs and has strategic partnerships with schools, policymakers, residents, and other community stakeholders. Members and non-members need a Y online account to register for programs, sports teams, child care, and summer camp, and in-person registration assistance is available at the membership desk. Programs are prorated on holidays, and there are no classes on listed holidays.

• Late Fall Program Session Registration — Registration: October 14, 2026 – November 15, 2026
• Winter Program Session Registration — Registration: December 16, 2026 – January 17, 2027
• Early Spring Program Session Registration — Registration: February 10, 2027 – March 14, 2027
• Late Spring Program Session Registration — Registration: April 7, 2027 – May 9, 2027
• Summer Program Session Registration — Registration: May 26, 2027 – July 11, 2027

Members and non-members need a Y online account to register for programs, sports teams, child care, and summer camp. In-person registration assistance is available at the membership desk. Programs are prorated on holidays, and there are no classes on listed holidays.

What families say

“The expertise of his instructor, her patience, humor and how well she worked with my son and all of the other children. You can tell she really loves what she does and I hope my son has her again as an instructor.” — Parent, Willow Grove

“I was able to see measurable and clear improvement in my 2 year old's swimming ability and confidence in the water. I am very impressed with the skills she developed at such a young age. We'll be back for more!” — Parent, Boyertown

“My son started lessons at the Y in May not knowing how to swim at all. After his last lesson this past weekend, he is swimming underwater totally on his own and is SO confident in the water.” — Parent, Upper Perkiomen Valley

Last updated October 21, 2026.