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Y-Kids for ages 5-10!

Whether it’s sports, arts, or something new, there’s loads of fun kids club activities waiting for every child aged 5-10.

See what all the excitement is about, and sign up to be the first to know when Y-Kids is available.

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Unlimited Access

A full timetable for after-school and weekend activites!

YMCA Y-Kids Membership helps 5-10 year-olds build confidence, resilience, and new skills every day! With unlimited access to fun activities after school and weekends, they’ll stay active and explore exciting new hobbies.

So why wait? This is a space to belong, discover who you are and what you can become.

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Belong, Contribute and Thrive

Join our community in Newark and discover your potential with our Y-Kids sessions and membership.

FREE taster sessions will be available for all new Y-Kids customers.

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Play, Create, Explore

Join Y-Kids at YMCA Village for exciting after-school and weekend activities! From sports and dance to arts and adventure, there’s something for every child aged 5-10. Join the Y-Kids Membership for unlimited sessions or book pay-as-you-go – the fun starts here!

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Building Confidence & Friendships

At YMCA, we believe every child deserves to feel supported, confident, and ready to take on the world. Y-Kids is built on the Developmental Relationships approach, ensuring that every session fosters confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging.

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After-School

Kids Activities

Arts & Crafts

Get creative with fun hands-on projects, from painting to making cool crafts

Cycling

Ride the community trail and practice new skills on the pump track.

LEGO Quest

Get creative and bring ideas to life with fun LEGO building challenges.

Girls' Soccer Championships Match. Girl Soccer Goalkeeper. Young Girl Football Goalkeeper Standing in a Goal. Youth Football Teams Compeeting in Girls' Soccer School Tournament

Football

Develop your skills, play in teams, and enjoy action packed games.

DJ’ing & Music Production

Mix tracks and create music with expert guidance.

Climbing

Build confidence and skills while tackling our climbing challenges.

Opportunity for all

Everyone should have a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become.

At YMCA, we believe that every child and young person should be given an equal opportunity to develop their interests and fulfil their potential. We are proud to offer support for families who are unable pay full price for a youth membership.

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FAQs

  • Membership Terms & Conditions
    1. All standard Terms & Conditions apply, available below.
    2. “Unlimited Bookings” refers to Membership activities only. These are subject to availability.
    3. Special pricing & free taster sessions available to New Customers only.

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  • Information for parents

    YMCA is dedicated to the highest standards of safeguarding, overseen by our Director of Safeguarding and Advocacy. The venue can only be accessed by signing in and out, and parental consent is required before a young person can do that for themselves. Our staff are qualified, following robust, audited processes, meaning your children are safe while pursuing something meaningful after school and at weekends. Our team are always there to guide and mentor, so your children will be supported at all times.

    If you have any questions, please email memberships@ymcans.org and we’ll be happy to help.

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