The Y offers youth a path with a purpose. From early childhood to their teen years and beyond.
The destination? A well-balanced adult with character, ambition and social skills. The Y’s life programs are designed to better prepare youth for their future with skills, confidence and social awareness that is needed to thrive on their path into adulthood.
Infant to Teen
Your child’s full purpose is found here.
The Y offers more than just programs, each is a step along a journey to being a competent, confident, connected, compassionate adult with high character that contributes to their community.
Infants and Toddlers
Preschool
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Enriching Programs for Kids and Teens
The Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA provides drop-in childcare while you workout and on Saturdays, before & after school activities, and camps for every stage of childhood. Our programs are more than just an after school or summer activity. Together, they become a pathway toward being a successful, well-balanced adult- to aim higher and expect more of themselves and to reach their ultimate potential. Let your child discover their full potential at the Y.
Excel After the Bell Program
Empowering youth through enrichment, education, and wellness—after the school day ends.
The Excel After the Bell Program provides safe, engaging, and enriching after-school care for elementary-aged children. Conveniently located onsite at select elementary schools, our school-based programs offer a structured, supportive environment where kids can wind down, complete homework, and participate in fun, age-appropriate activities.
Our YMCA-based programs, located at the Central Arlington and Mansfield YMCAs, expand on this experience with a focus on arts, physical education, and science-based instruction.
Summer Childcare
Offered at locations around the Arlington-Mansfield area, YMCA Day Camp is the best place for your child to get out and get active. Activities may include sports and outdoor games, creative and performing arts, archery, engineering and nature exploration.
Children can tailor their camp experience by registering for the ultra-spirited traditional camp experience or specialty excursions which combines the traditional fun of YMCA summer programs with the more specialized skills (by providers or YMCA experts).
YMCA Camp Carter
Whether kids are coming for a week in summer or as a family during the school year, camp is for trying new things, creating memories and having a blast! From horseback riding and climbing towers to arts and crafts, water sports and zip lines, there’s something for everyone. Check out all the ways that you can escape to the woods and enjoy quality time and epic experiences at YMCA Camp Carter.
Be Why Lives in Your Community Change
The Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA is Hiring!
Assist with providing quality care in childcare and camp settings by teaching values, ensuring safety and facilitating structured play and educational activities. Make an impact by providing a quality experience to children and families that focuses on ensuring that youth feel successful and thrive.
Child Safety Commitment
The Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA does not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of youth in our programs. Our organization performs criminal background checks, including screening through the national sex offender registry, on candidates prior to employment and on program and board volunteers prior to volunteering. Anyone with a background of mistreatment or abuse to youth will not be considered for employment or volunteer opportunities with our organization. As well, all reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior with youths or allegations of abuse will be taken seriously. Our organization will fully cooperate with authorities to investigate all cases of alleged abuse.
