Youth Programs

Youth Programs includes Youth/Preschool Soccer for ages 3-5 with weekly practice sessions and games on Saturdays, Preschool T-Ball for ages 3-4, and Coach Pitch for ages 5-6. It also offers Winter & Spring Break Day Camp, Summer Day Camps for ages 6-12, Non-School Day for ages 6-13, After School Childcare, Rainbow Corner, Tumbleweeds Preschool, and the Goodtymes Program.

Programs

• Youth/Preschool Soccer — 3-5 · weekly practice sessions and games on Saturdays
• Preschool T-Ball Ages 3-4 — 3-4 · Tailored for younger players.
• Coach Pitch Ages 5-6 — 5-6 · Offers a bit more challenge for those ages 5-6.
• Winter & Spring Break Day Camp — during winter and spring break · Provides arts, crafts, sports, obstacle courses, recreational play, swimming, and unique field trips.
• Summer Day Camps — 6-12 · Outdoor summer camp experiences that blend learning and adventure.
• Non-School Day — 6-13 · on school closure days · Provides arts and crafts, swimming, sports, and games.
• After School Childcare — after-school hours · Serves Columbia Heights, Olympic, and Lexington; provides a safe, engaging environment for children to complete homework, enjoy crafts, and participate in swimming.
• Tumbleweeds Preschool — all day year round · Supportive, interactive preschool environment with music, art, science, and gym time.
• Goodtymes Program — teens and adults · year round; adult program scheduled Saturday evenings; summer programs vary · A recreational program for those with special needs.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Facility hours: Mon-Thu 5:00 am - 9:00 pm; Friday 5:00 am - 8:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sun 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

About the provider

The YMCA has served families in Southwest Washington and Northern Oregon areas since 1923. Its mission is to put 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. The Goodtymes Program supports individuals with special needs, and the Grandparents/Grandchildren Ball is a fundraiser with all proceeds supporting the YMCA’s Goodtymes Program.

• Rainbow Corner — 6 months to 9 years · open during select weekday hours · Complimentary child-watch service for YMCA members.
• Grandparents/Grandchildren Ball — held annually · A fundraiser event with snacks, refreshments, and raffle drawings.

Registration starts in February. Financial assistance is available for families in need or those who qualify. Games are planned to avoid Memorial Weekend. Counselor-to-camper ratio is 1:14. Doors lock 30 minutes before closing. Scholarships are available on approval through the Membership Department.

Last updated September 12, 2026.