SOUTH SHORE YMCA

August Youth and Family Fun at the Y!

Posted: Jul. 22, 2019 Learn More!

Whether you’re 2 or 102, or anywhere in between, the South Shore YMCA has everything you need to swim, play, get healthy, find a new hobby, or spend quality time as a family. We’re dedicated to providing families with fun ways to get creative and be active together, so check out a few of our kid-friendly events below that are taking place throughout August at the SSYMCA:

Emilson:

Playroom Activity Center
Open Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm
Open Saturday 8am-2pm
Open Sunday 8am-1pm

Kids Night Out
5pm-8pm
Every Saturday evening in August
$20 per child for members/$25 per child for non-members
Weekly Themes:
8/3 – Pajama Party
8/10 – Summer Fun
8/17 – Toy Story
8/24 – Dance Party
8/31 – Back to School

Kids Day Outs: Go out get some errands done, get your nails done, go shopping, make a doctor appointment or catch up with friends while your children play, explore and learn with experienced, caring YMCA staff. Pizza is provided, themed day fun and surprises.    
Age: 2 – 9 Yrs.
Non-refundable Fees:  Member – $25/child, Non-Member – $20/child
(9am-12pm): 8/2, 8/7 and 8/14

Friday Family Fun Night: Every Friday in August at the Emilson Y from 5pm-7pm, you’ll find a bounce house, games, family swim and SkyTrail: included in the household membership

Family Gym Playgroup: Every Wednesday and Friday from 10:30am-12pm in the gym. Included with household membership/ $7 per child for non-members.

Playroom and Activity Center Activities:
Monday- Friday 11am and 4pm
Saturdays and Sundays 11am

Birthday parties and Tutoring are also available per request. For more information about any of the above events taking place at the Emilson YMCA in Hanover, contact Annie Vraibel, Director of Family Program Engagement, South Shore YMCA, Emilson Branch, at (781)829-8585 EXT 8232 or avraibel@ssymca.org.

Quincy:

Kids Night Out:
Go out to dinner, see a movie, or catch up with friends while your children play, explore and learn with experienced, caring YMCA staff. Pizza is provided followed by movie, fun and games!
Age: 1 1/2 Yr. (walking) – 11 Yrs.
$20 per child for members/$25 per child for non-members
5pm-8pm
Saturdays – see themes below:
August 3, 2019: Princess and Superhero Night
August 10, 2019: Playground Fun
August 17, 2019: Summer Fun
August 24, 2019: Pajama Bash
August 31, 2019: Dance Shindig

Kids Day Out
Go out get some errands done, get your nails done, go shopping, make a doctor appointment or catch up with friends while your children play, explore and learn with experienced, caring YMCA staff. Pizza is provided, themed day fun and surprises.    
Age: 2 – 9 Yrs.
Non-refundable Fees:  Member – $20/child, Non-Member – $25/child
Afternoons 12-3pm – 8/7/19 (Wednesday)
Mornings 9-12pm – 8/8/19 (Thursday); 8/15/1 (Thursday); 8/16/19 (Friday)

Family Gym
Join other parents and children for a morning of structured play, fun and social time while working to build the 5 pillars that support a healthy family: eat healthy, play every day, time together, unplug and sleep well! Every child’s parent or caregiver needs to be actively involved in the group.
Summer Hours for the month of August:
Every Monday – Friday
10:30am-12pm on the turf
Free/included in the price of household membership, $7 per child for non-members

Saturday Family Prime Time
A variety of family-friendly activities are hosted at the Quincy Y. Enjoy meeting other families as well as trying new activities. Every child’s parent or caregiver needs to be actively supervising child participants for their safety during activities.
– 3:00pm-4:30pm inflatable fun – located in the field house
– 4:30pm-7:30pm open swim for families – located in the pool
Free/included in the price of household membership

For more information on any of the above events taking place at the Quincy YMCA branch, contact Pamela Holland, Director of Family Events, South Shore YMCA, Quincy Branch, at (617)479-8500 EXT 4716 or pholland@ssymca.org.