Arts & Education
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CCY Youth Arts & Crafts
Join us for a fun-filled Youth Arts & Crafts Workshop where imagination takes center stage! Whether you’re a budding artist or just love getting your hands messy with glue and glitter, this is the perfect space to explore, create, and connect. Explore creativity with a variety of materials and techniques!
Dates:
- October 28-December 16, 2025
Schedule:
- Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30pm
Ages:
- 8-17 years old
Location: Camp Curtin YMCA
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | YMCA Member | Community Guest | |
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Member Registration | 10/6/25 | 10/12/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 20.00 | - |
Open Registration | 10/13/25 | 10/28/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 20.00 | $ 40.00 |
Available Sessions
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10/28/25 - 12/16/25
Fall II - Tu - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 10/06/25 |
WSY Cartooning For Kids
Participants will learn the basics of cartooning through drawing their favorite characters, anime, creating new characters, and developing stories. Imagination mandatory, drawing skills are not.
Dates: October 27 – December 15, 2025
Schedule:
Ages 5-7: Mondays from 6:00-7:00pm
Ages 8-11: Mondays from 7:00-8:00pm
Ages: 5-7, 8-11
Location: West Shore YMCA
*No refunds after the first class.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | YMCA Member | Community Guest | |
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YMCA Member | 10/6/25 | 10/12/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | - |
Open Registration | 10/13/25 | 10/27/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | $ 120.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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10/27/25 - 12/15/25
ages 5-7 - Mo - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 10/06/25 |
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10/27/25 - 12/15/25
ages 8-11 - Mo - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 10/06/25 |
WSY Future Artist
Inhale possibilities and exhale creativity!
Our professional artist will bring out your student’s inner creativity. By focusing on the creative side of the brain, students will learn about color theory, water color, drawing, and collage through instruction and hands on technique and skills building.
Dates: September 8–October 20, 2025
Schedule:
- Ages 6 & 7: Mondays from 6:00-7:00pm
- Ages 8-12: Mondays from 7:00-8:00pm
Ages: 6-12 years
Location: West Shore YMCA
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | YMCA Member | Community Guest | |
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Open Registration | 8/18/25 | 9/9/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | $ 90.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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09/08/25 - 10/20/25
Ages 6-7 - Mo - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Registration Closed |
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09/08/25 - 10/20/25
Ages 8-12 - Mo - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Registration Closed |