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YOUTH 
PROGRAMS

Let's MAKE & CREATE! The Eau Claire YMCA offers youth programs for kids who like to learn, build, and create.

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Music & Movement | For ages 1-5 years

Songs, Rhythmic Rhymes, Movement, and some instrument play. These activities are presented as informal, non-performance-oriented musical experiences. Developmentally appropriate for children and easy for parents and caregivers regardless of their own musical abilities. Caregivers are required to attend this class with their child.

  • Thursdays, 9:30-10:15 AM

  • LOCATION: Eau Claire YMCA

  • YMCA MEMBERS: $56 | NON-MEMBERS: $84

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Messy Makers | For ages 1-5 years

Sensory stimulation at its finest. Creating art by squeezing sponges, manipulating finger paint, and more! This preschool class is for a parent and child to play together while learning. Take some time with your little one and create a masterpiece for you to treasure. Caregivers are required to attend this class with their child.

  • Mondays, 10:00-10:45 AM

  • Tuesdays, 10:00-10:45 AM

  • LOCATION: Eau Claire YMCA | Party Room

  • YMCA MEMBERS: $56 | NON-MEMBERS: $84

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Academic Fitness | For ages 4-6 years

Mixing academics and fun, come play games and activities that include academic reviews for early education. Simon Says run to something blue or jump to the alphabet letters in order.

  • Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 PM

  • LOCATION: Eau Claire YMCA

  • YMCA MEMBERS: $56 | NON-MEMBERS: $84

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Science Makers | For ages 6-10 years

Using nature and the magic of science children learn about the world around them and how it works. Ph levels, chemical reactions, and so much more messy science will be explored week by week.

  • Sundays, 4:00-4:50 PM

    • SPRING: April 16-May 21

  • LOCATION: Eau Claire YMCA

  • YMCA MEMBERS: $40 | NON-MEMBERS: $60

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Slimetastic | For ages 5-10 years

Come learn about different types of slime and how to make each of them! Make, take, and have fun!

  • Fridays, 3:45-4:30 PM

  • LOCATION: Eau Claire YMCA | Child Watch

  • YMCA MEMBERS: $56 | NON-MEMBERS: $84

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Sport Stars | For ages 6-9 years

Do you love gym games? Gaga ball, kickball, parachute games, and more! Each class is new, fun experience. Come and join the fun!

  • Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 PM

    • SUMMER 1: June 7-July 12

  • LOCATION: Eau Claire YMCA | Hobbs Gym

  • YMCA MEMBERS: $56 | NON-MEMBERS: $84

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Craft Corner | For ages 7-12 years

This class is for the person who is looking to learn how to make crafts such as bracelets, wall art, gifts and more. Each week, participants will be given three crafts they can choose to work on and add to their collection.

  • Thursdays, 3:45-4:30 PM

    • SUMMER 1: June 8-July 13

  • LOCATION: Eau Claire YMCA

  • YMCA MEMBERS: $56 | NON-MEMBERS: $84

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Re-Makers | For ages 10-14 years

Craft corner with a twist. All these crafts are made from recycled supplies! Low temp glue guns will be used, so participants must be as careful as they are creative. Bottles, boxes, and cartons will all be given new life in this fun and creative class.

  • Thursdays, 3:45-4:30 PM

    • SUMMER 2: July 20-August 24

  • LOCATION: Eau Claire YMCA

  • YMCA MEMBERS: $56 | NON-MEMBERS: $84

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Lego Creators | For ages 6-14 years

Participants will be asked to create LEGO pieces from directions. Each week another piece of the LEGO “Puzzle” will be added until the group has made a final collaborative piece. Kit included in the price.

  • Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 PM

    • SPRING: April 11-May 23

  • LOCATION: Eau Claire YMCA | Conference Room

  • YMCA MEMBERS: $50 | NON-MEMBERS: $70

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Garden Makers | For ages 7-12 years

Don’t let the cold weather slow your garden down! These winter months can still bring green experiences by seed starting and cultivating indoor gardens. We will be working with propagating plants from seeds in bags, planting to encourage later transplant, and preparing small windowsill gardens. Just bring yourself, we will provide you with all the supplies to create your in-home gardens.

  • SPRING: Saturdays, April 15-May 27

  • YMCA MEMBERS: $40 | NON-MEMBERS: $60

  • LOCATION: Eau Claire YMCA | Conference Room

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Garden Basics | For ages 5-8 years

Be prepared to get your hands dirty! We will prepare a garden, transplant small plants, sow seeds, and learn about companion planting. We will learn about each plant in our garden, its special qualities, and how to care for them properly.

  • SUMMER 1: Fridays, June 16-August 4

    • 10:30-11:30 AM

  • YMCA MEMBERS: $70 | NON-MEMBERS: $100

  • LOCATION: Eau Claire YMCA

REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 11 | REGISTER HERE

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Garden Basics II | For ages 9-12 years

Be prepared to get your hands dirty! We will prepare a garden, transplant small plants, sow seeds, and learn about companion planting. We will learn about each plant in our garden, its special qualities, and how to care for them properly.

  • SUMMER 1: Fridays, June 16-August 4

    • 9:00-10:30 AM

  • YMCA MEMBERS: $80 | NON-MEMBERS: $110

  • LOCATION: Eau Claire YMCA

REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 11 | REGISTER HERE

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