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.

Y-Kids is an exciting membership programme designed for children aged 5-10, offering unlimited access to a variety of fun and engaging activities after school and on weekends. These activities are designed to help kids build confidence, resilience, and new skills in a safe and supportive environment. Y-Kids allows your child to explore new interests, make friends, and stay active during term time. 

Y-Kids offers a diverse range of activities including sports like basketball, football, and cycling, creative sessions like animation, arts & crafts, and DJ’ing, as well as fun options like Nerf Wars, skateboarding, and LEGO building challenges. The programme is designed to keep your child entertained while fostering teamwork, creativity, and physical development. 

Y-Kids sessions take place on weekdays from 4pm to 6:15pm and on weekends from 11am to 1pm. This gives you the flexibility to choose the times that best fit your family’s schedule. 

A Y-Kids Membership offers unlimited access to all sessions during term time for just £40 per month. If you prefer a more flexible option, there are pay-as-you-go rates available: £4 per session for Supporter Members, or £6 per session for non-members. 

Yes! Y-Kids offers FREE tasters, so you can try out up to two sessions before committing to a membership. Please note that free taster sessions are limited to two per child. 

When you arrive at YMCA Village, you will need to sign your child in at the main reception, with a parent or guardian present. At the end of the session, you will sign your child out. If you’re unable to pick up your child on time, the Programme Coordinator will stay with your child until you arrive, ensuring their safety at all times. 

Yes, parent/guardians are responsible for supervision of children in between sessions if child is more than one session.  

Yes! YMCA offers scholarships to help families who may need financial assistance. If you think you might qualify for support, please visit https://ymcanewarksherwood.org/scholarship-programme for more information. 

When signing your child in, please inform the Programme Coordinator of any dietary restrictions. The coordinator will ensure this information is updated in our tracking system so that all necessary precautions are taken during food-related activities. 

For more information about Y-Kids you can contact the reception at 01636 233 125.  

Alternatively, you can reach out directly to Declan Barker, Assistant Operations Manager – Youth & Families, at the following address:
YMCA Community & Activity Village,
Lord Hawke Way,
Newark NG24 4FH
or by email at declan.barker@ymcarhg.org