December 16, 2025

Make the most of your YMCA experience by exploring new activities and making lasting memories with friends! This monthly email highlights our exciting family and youth events, helping you stay in the loop. Don't miss out — check out the details and register below! 👇

Arvada-Duncan YMCA: 

Dec. 20 | Kids Night Out | Register

Jan. 6 | Foundations in Youth Strength Series | Register 

 

Aurora YMCA:  

Dec. 22 | Kids N Canvas | Register

Jan. 9 | Youth Ballet Series | Register

Jan. 6 | Youth Strength Training Series | Register 

 

Center of Generations: 
Did you know we have drop-in Esports at our Center of Generations location? Esports Drop-Ins are available during open hours. View the teen program calendar.

 

Littleton YMCA: 

Dec. 29 – 31 | NinjaZone Camp | Register 

Jan. 5 | NinjaZone | Register

Jan/ 5 | Youth Strength Training Series | Register

 

Southwest Family YMCA: 

Jan. 6 | Youth Strength Training Series | Register

 

University Hills-Schlessman YMCA: 

Jan. 5 | Youth Strength Training Series | Register

Jan. 10 | Youth Ballet Series | Register 

 

🎄Holiday Hours Reminder: The YMCA will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

We'll be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 7 AM – 3 PM.

Thank you for celebrating the holidays with us — we wish you a safe and healthy season!

This summer, the YMCA of Metro Denver is The Find Your Best Friend Place — where kids build confidence, create friendships and make memories that last long after summer ends.

At YMCA Summer Day Camp, campers enjoy a fun-filled, well-rounded experience that includes physical activity, art projects, games, outdoor time, character development and social-emotional learning, plus two exciting field trips each week. From their first day to their last, kids are welcomed into a supportive community where they can try new things, be themselves and find their people.

🗓 Member Registration Opens: January 21
🗓 Registration Opens to All: January 28

With locations across the Denver metro area, YMCA Summer Camp is designed for kids to feel safe, included and inspired — all while discovering what it truly means to belong.

Make Winter Break unforgettable this year with YMCA Winter Break Camp! From hands-on cooking fun to action-packed sports, there's something for every child to enjoy.

🍳 Culinary Camps
Kids ages 5 – 14 can join us at the Arvada & University Hills-Schlessman YMCAs for Winter Break Culinary Camp, where they'll learn new kitchen skills, make delicious recipes and bring home their culinary creations.

🏀 Basketball Camps
Kids ages 7 – 13 can level up their game at Winter Break Basketball Camps — offered at the Arvada-Duncan, Littleton, Southwest and University Hills-Schlessman YMCAs and at Central Park. Players will work on fundamentals, teamwork and confidence — all while having a blast on the court.

🕒 Full-Day Out of School Time (OST) Care
Need a full-day option? Our OST sites provide a safe, active and enriching environment for kids while school is out.

🧸 Preschool Full Day Out
Designed especially for our youngest learners ages 4 – 5, Preschool Full Day Out at the Southwest YMCA offers fun-filled days of learning and play during school breaks. Children will enjoy creative crafts, story time, outdoor adventures and social-emotional activities in a safe and nurturing environment.

📅 Preschool Full Day Out Dates & Times:

Join the YMCA of Metro Denver for a special night at Ball Arena as we cheer on the Denver Nuggets during two exciting matchups this season:

Denver Nuggets vs. Detroit Pistons
📅 Tuesday, January 27, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM

Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics
📅 Wednesday, February 25, 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM

This exclusive Y-Night is a fun, family-friendly way to experience Mile High Basketball — plus, ticket buyers can register for unforgettable add-on experiences! Get your tickets.

NinjaZone is more than just a kids' activity — it's an energetic, growth-oriented program blending obstacle-course training, gymnastics, martial arts and freestyle movement.

With classes for "Lil Ninjas" (ages 3 – 5) and school-age children (ages 6 – 12), NinjaZone provides an inclusive, supportive environment where kids build strength, coordination, confidence and focus — at their own pace. 

From beginner rolls and vaults at the White level to more advanced flips and combo moves at the Green and Blue levels, NinjaZone offers a structured, progressive path that helps children grow physically and mentally while having fun.

Over the past 150 years, the Denver YMCA's success has been shaped by the people who make it come alive. Every milestone, achievement and moment of progress is a testament to our people. This anniversary isn't just about celebrating our history. It's about honoring you, the magic behind the Y.