Youth & Teen Program Options
Active 6
Grade 6 Only
Free YMCA membership and after school programs
Babysitting 101
Grades 6+
CPR training, peer discussions, and a take-home toolkit
Junior Counselors Program
Entering Grades 7+
Develop leadership skills, team building, and resume-building experience
Teen Summer Camps
Entering Grades 7+
A variety of summer camp options for teens
(link needed for individual teen camp page?)
Youth & Teen Clubs
Grades 6+
Weekly specialty and drop-in clubs held throughout the school year
Youth Activity Center
Grades XX+
Dedicated youth/teen hangout area with air hockey, foosball, and more
Youth & Teen FAQs
Depends.
Programs with registration and/or fees are open to both YMCA and non-YMCA members.
Access to YMCA spaces (such as the Youth Activity Center) and drop-in and/or no-cost programs are typically a YMCA member benefit and may require membership or a day pass to use.
Youth and teens with active YMCA memberships may enjoy the following programs at no additional cost:
- Youth Activity Center (Ages XX+)
- Indoor Gyms (Ages XX+)
- Open Swim (Ages XX+)
- Open Track (Ages XX+)
- Select Youth & Teen Clubs (Ages vary)
- Health & Wellness Center (Grades 6+)
- Group Fitness Classes (Grades 6+)
- Active 6 activities (Grade 6 only)
- ...and more!
Click the button below for a full list of YMCA member benefits.
Children in G must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or checked into a supervised YMCA program.
Children in Grades 5-8 may use the YMCA
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The Missoula Family YMCA is committed to being a safe space for children, individuals, and families. We are accredited through Praesidium.
Praesidium Accreditation involves compliance with best practices and a rigorous evaluation process that assesses various operational areas to help maintain high standards of safety for all involved in YMCA programs, particularly children.
All YMCA staff undergo extensive training around child abuse prevention. Something about volunteers? Staff are also certified in CPR/AED and First Aid.
Text 406-201-9372 with any concerns or complaints about Y program safety. This text line is monitored by senior YMCA leadership. Please note that texts are tied to the number you text from and will remain confidential.
To share a concern or compliant anonymously, click the button below.
If you suspect that a child is being abused either in or outside of Y programs, call the DPHHS hotline at 1-800-820-KIDS (5437). Communication is confidential unless a district judge orders otherwise.
A Commitment to Missoula Kids & Teens
The Missoula YMCA is a nonprofit charity. We are committed to providing affordable and accessible health and wellbeing opportunities for all Missoulians.
6th Graders
Our Active 6 program helps teens develop healthy habits by providing more than 250 free YMCA memberships annually to local 6th graders.
Field Trips
During the school year, we partner with local middle schools to offer free field trips to the YMCA. During the field trip, students get the opportunity to try out a variety of YMCA spaces including the pool, group fitness classes, and the climbing wall.