Ongoing Programs

Youth and Teen Engagement Spaces

Hours:
Mon- Fri: 8am-12pm & 3pm-8pm
Sat: 8am-12pm

This space is available for drop in use. Youth and Teens may stay in the Engagement spaces for a maximum of 2 hours per day. Youth and teens must be signed in and out by the same person unless other arrangements are made with the staff on duty. Parents/ Guardians MUST REMAIN within the YMCA building while their child is in our care.

Included in the space is a Nintendo Switch, art supplies and activities, board games, comfortable seating, and charging ports.

Ages 14-18 may utilize the space but must follow all guidelines and expectations.

Teen Rec Nights

September Teen Rec Nights: 2nd and 23rd from 5pm-9pm

Youth and Teens Age 10-18 may utilize the facility without a parent/guardian present. Free for members, $5 for Non members — Must register at the desk upon arrival.

Join us for a drop-in style Teen Rec Night, where you can choose your own fun! Whether you want to shoot hoops in the gym, challenge friends on the Nintendo Switch, dive into some board games, get creative with arts and crafts, or just hang out and relax, there's something for everyone aged 10-18 years. Non-member? That's ok! Stop at the desk and pay a $5 fee!

*There will be Engagement Mentor staff present for more supervision around the facility.

Middle School Youth and Government

Your Voice Matters - Understand the Process, Shape the Future. Students will learn basic knowledge of the legislative process, how to research and debate public issues, develop and strengthen leadership skills, social skills and more!

Middler Schoolers from Northside and Southside Middle School will meet once a month at the YMCA of Muncie from September to December 2025. To conclude our program, students will travel to Indianapolis in December for a State level meeting, where students will see firsthand the skills they have learned implemented in real-life.

Details

Meetings will take place the second Friday of every month from 5-6:30pm, beginning Fall 2025.

Lean In Girls

Details: For Girls 11-15 years, Wednesdays from 6-7pm, October 1st - November 12th

Through fun, interactive sessions, you’ll explore your strengths,

challenge stereotypes, and discover your own unique leadership style. Together, we’ll talk openly about confidence, bias, allyship, and how to create change while building a supportive community of peers.