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Youth Programs includes Youth/Preschool Basketball, Youth/Preschool Soccer, Preschool T-Ball, Coach Pitch, Winter & Spring Break Day Camp, Summer Day Camps, Non-School Day programs, Grandparents/Grandchildren Ball, After School Childcare, Rainbow Corner child-watch service, Tumbleweeds Preschool, and the Goodtymes Program. Activities across these programs include arts, crafts, sports, obstacle courses, recreational play, swimming, music, art, science, gym time, dances, and field trips.
• Ages: 0–13 years old
• Schedule: Winter & Spring Break Day Camp runs daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Summer Day Camps run in summer sessions for children ages 6–12, After School Childcare offers after-school hours extending to 6 p.m., and the Goodtymes Program is offered year round.
• Price: Financial assistance is available for YMCA T-Ball and Coach Pitch programs; information on fees for Youth Soccer is listed in the YMCA program brochure; information on fees and schedules for Summer Day Camps is in the camp brochure; financial assistance is available for Non-School Day programs for those who qualify; monthly and weekly rates are available for After School Childcare with financial assistance options; scholarships for Goodtymes programs are available on approval through the Membership Department; Rainbow Corner is a complimentary child-watch service for YMCA members.
Winter & Spring Break Day Camp includes arts, crafts, sports, obstacle courses, recreational play, swimming, and unique field trips, and parents are encouraged to pack a lunch and appropriate gym attire for their child. Summer Day Camps have a counselor-to-camper ratio of 1:14 and allow campers to explore nature, develop leadership skills, and build friendships in an outdoor setting. Non-School Day programs offer enriching, fun activities while teaching skills like teamwork and problem-solving.
Youth Soccer for ages 3–5 introduces preschoolers to the basics of soccer with a focus on teamwork and sportsmanship, with equal playtime, weekly practice sessions, and games on Saturdays. T-Ball and Coach Pitch programs introduce baseball for children ages 3–6, with games planned to avoid Memorial Weekend and registration starting in February. Preschool T-Ball is listed for ages 3–4, and Coach Pitch is listed for ages 5–6.
Rainbow Corner is a complimentary child-watch service for YMCA members for children ages 6 months to 9 years during select weekday hours. Tumbleweeds Preschool focuses on mental, social, and physical growth and kindergarten readiness through music, art, science, and gym time, with financial aid available. After School Childcare is offered with monthly and weekly rate options and financial assistance.
The Grandparents/Grandchildren Ball is a fundraiser event with snacks, refreshments, raffle drawings, and all proceeds supporting the Goodtymes Program, which offers activities for individuals with special needs. The Goodtymes Program is a recreational program for teens and adults with special needs that teaches life skills such as independence, social skills, fellowship, communication, and quality of life, and gives parents breaks; the Adult Goodtymes Program includes dances, field trips, and other activities.
The YMCA of Southwest Washington has been serving families in Southwest Washington and Northern Oregon areas since 1923 and is described as one of Southwest Washington’s leading nonprofits committed to helping people and the community succeed. The Goodtymes Program started in 1962 by Mrs. Grace Reynolds, and its materials state that trained staff and volunteers take great care in support of each person. For the Goodtymes Program, contact is listed for Lynda Wagner, Community Development Director, and Les Cornwell, Program Coordinator, at 360-423-4770.
The YMCA of Southwest Washington states that it is dedicated to putting the principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility, and service into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all individuals and families in its communities. It states that it welcomes men and women, boys and girls of all incomes, faiths, and cultures, and describes itself as a cause-driven organization for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility that brings people together, nurtures potential, and mobilizes local communities to effect lasting, meaningful change.
Last updated June 13, 2026.
• Ages: 0–13 years old
• Schedule: Winter & Spring Break Day Camp runs daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Summer Day Camps run in summer sessions for children ages 6–12, After School Childcare offers after-school hours extending to 6 p.m., and the Goodtymes Program is offered year round.
• Price: Financial assistance is available for YMCA T-Ball and Coach Pitch programs; information on fees for Youth Soccer is listed in the YMCA program brochure; information on fees and schedules for Summer Day Camps is in the camp brochure; financial assistance is available for Non-School Day programs for those who qualify; monthly and weekly rates are available for After School Childcare with financial assistance options; scholarships for Goodtymes programs are available on approval through the Membership Department; Rainbow Corner is a complimentary child-watch service for YMCA members.
Winter & Spring Break Day Camp includes arts, crafts, sports, obstacle courses, recreational play, swimming, and unique field trips, and parents are encouraged to pack a lunch and appropriate gym attire for their child. Summer Day Camps have a counselor-to-camper ratio of 1:14 and allow campers to explore nature, develop leadership skills, and build friendships in an outdoor setting. Non-School Day programs offer enriching, fun activities while teaching skills like teamwork and problem-solving.
Youth Soccer for ages 3–5 introduces preschoolers to the basics of soccer with a focus on teamwork and sportsmanship, with equal playtime, weekly practice sessions, and games on Saturdays. T-Ball and Coach Pitch programs introduce baseball for children ages 3–6, with games planned to avoid Memorial Weekend and registration starting in February. Preschool T-Ball is listed for ages 3–4, and Coach Pitch is listed for ages 5–6.
Rainbow Corner is a complimentary child-watch service for YMCA members for children ages 6 months to 9 years during select weekday hours. Tumbleweeds Preschool focuses on mental, social, and physical growth and kindergarten readiness through music, art, science, and gym time, with financial aid available. After School Childcare is offered with monthly and weekly rate options and financial assistance.
The Grandparents/Grandchildren Ball is a fundraiser event with snacks, refreshments, raffle drawings, and all proceeds supporting the Goodtymes Program, which offers activities for individuals with special needs. The Goodtymes Program is a recreational program for teens and adults with special needs that teaches life skills such as independence, social skills, fellowship, communication, and quality of life, and gives parents breaks; the Adult Goodtymes Program includes dances, field trips, and other activities.
The YMCA of Southwest Washington has been serving families in Southwest Washington and Northern Oregon areas since 1923 and is described as one of Southwest Washington’s leading nonprofits committed to helping people and the community succeed. The Goodtymes Program started in 1962 by Mrs. Grace Reynolds, and its materials state that trained staff and volunteers take great care in support of each person. For the Goodtymes Program, contact is listed for Lynda Wagner, Community Development Director, and Les Cornwell, Program Coordinator, at 360-423-4770.
The YMCA of Southwest Washington states that it is dedicated to putting the principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility, and service into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all individuals and families in its communities. It states that it welcomes men and women, boys and girls of all incomes, faiths, and cultures, and describes itself as a cause-driven organization for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility that brings people together, nurtures potential, and mobilizes local communities to effect lasting, meaningful change.
Last updated June 13, 2026.
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