Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Licensed childcare available 24 hours/7 days a week for up to 10 hours of care, for ages infant - 12 years which provides non-standard hours care in a safe environment. Transportation provided at an additional cost. Not a crisis nursery. Accredited with parent support, advocacy and empowerment programs. Summer violence prevention leadership program for pre-K through 6th grades available from June - August.

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Before and after school childcare grades K - 4

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

- Full-Day Child Care: Nine metro Early Childhood Learning Centers provide full-day, year-round child care options for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years - Part-Day Preschool: Three area preschools prepare kids 2 to 5 years old for school with part-day readiness programs during the school year - School Age Care: Provides before-and after-school care and school release day options for kids in kindergarten through 6th grade at many locations across the Twin Cities - Summer Youth Programs: Provides full day summer enrichment including Summer Power, Uproar and Summer Sports for kids in preschool through 8th grade

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

School age child care

- Full-Day Child Care: Nine metro Early Childhood Learning Centers provide full-day, year-round child care options for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years - Part-Day Preschool: Three area preschools prepare kids 2 to 5 years old for school with part-day readiness programs during the school year - School Age Care: Provides before-and after-school care and school release day options for kids in kindergarten through 6th grade at many locations across the Twin Cities - Summer Youth Programs: Provides full day summer enrichment including Summer Power, Uproar and Summer Sports for kids in preschool through 8th grade

Kids Connection is a school-age child care option for parents - Provides opportunities to learn with children of other grade levels; homework help is also offered - Non-school day care and summer care (contract for service required) - Drop-ins during the school year are on a first-come, first-serve basis

Children and teens programs designed to be meaningful and fun, most at little or no cost. Programs include: Early Childhood: Provides activities and programs including arts, creative play, outdoor exploration, discovery, and hands-on activities. Many recreation-based, preschool-age programs that will engage and stimulate children's intellectual curiosity while imparting social skills, setting the foundation for a successful transition into Kindergarten. School-age Childcare: Rec Plus provides school-age childcare for children in grades K-6 at neighborhood recreation centers. Rec Plus operates before and after school, on school release days and during the summer, depending on recreation center. Activities include games and sports, arts and crafts, homework help, field trips and nutritious snacks. Must register at Rec Plus location (no online registration). Please contact the recreation center for availability. Teen Programs: - ?Youthline Outreach Mentorship engages youth ages 12-17 in positive leadership experiences and recreational activities while connecting them to adult mentors in the parks. - Teen Teamworks is a summer employment and educational program for youth ages 14-18. - Nite Owlz provides extended teen programming at various recreation centers from 8-11 pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Activities may include open gym, cooking, computer labs and more. - IDEAWERKS is for youth ages 12-18 to learn multimedia production; record audio and video information on a digital media workstation; study music basics and computer software to create music tracks and videos; and produce and record individual multimedia projects. - Village Parks is a unique cultural, linguistic diversity and leadership program for youth ages 14-18. - Sports Leagues: Learn new skills and friendships in a fun and safe environment guided by knowledgeable and supportive coaches. - Pop-Up Parks burst with music, art, games, crafts, books, dance and more, and "pop-up" in neighborhoods throughout Minneapolis. - Youth Advisory Council is a select group of youth leaders to guide and influence recreation programs, youth employment and athletic decisions. Camps: Provides youth sport camps, day camps and specialty camps School Release Day Activities: During Minneapolis Public School's release days children can enjoy a variety of indoor activities, outdoor adventure, field trips and camps Free Meals: Recreation Centers throughout the Minneapolis park system offer free meals year-round to youth ages 18 and younger. Times and types of meals served (breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner) vary by site and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Select sites serve reduced-waste meals, focusing on reducing both food and packaging waste.

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

- Citizenship education - After school care - Defensive driving classes for persons age 55 and older - Driver education for new drivers - Discovery Time pre-school - School Readiness/Kindergarten Connection - Pre-school screening and developmental assessment - Summer recreation - Adults and children's classes and events

Offers educational, recreational, cultural, and leisure activities throughout the city for adults of all ages. A community Education catalog of classes is sent to all Saint Paul homes several times a year and is also available by calling. Classes vary at each site and may include: - Adult community education classes and workshops - After school youth programs - CPR classes for infants and adults - Drivers education classes in classroom and/or behind-the-wheel - Summer day camps for children and youth - Swimming lessons and water aerobics - Volunteers utilized in a variety of classroom settings and community sites

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

- Full-Day Child Care: Nine metro Early Childhood Learning Centers provide full-day, year-round child care options for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years - Part-Day Preschool: Three area preschools prepare kids 2 to 5 years old for school with part-day readiness programs during the school year - School Age Care: Provides before-and after-school care and school release day options for kids in kindergarten through 6th grade at many locations across the Twin Cities - Summer Youth Programs: Provides full day summer enrichment including Summer Power, Uproar and Summer Sports for kids in preschool through 8th grade

Offers educational, recreational, cultural, and leisure activities throughout the city for adults of all ages. A community Education catalog of classes is sent to all Saint Paul homes several times a year and is also available by calling. Classes vary at each site and may include: - Adult community education classes and workshops - After school youth programs - CPR classes for infants and adults - Drivers education classes in classroom and/or behind-the-wheel - Summer day camps for children and youth - Swimming lessons and water aerobics - Volunteers utilized in a variety of classroom settings and community sites

Provides care for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. This includes before and after school care, non-school enrichment days, inclement weather days, and summer care. Designed to provide students a wide range of fun and exploratory activities, including creative projects, sports, childhood games, board games, reading time, creative and dramatic play, science exploration, community service, community special events participation, and occasional field trips.

Provides school-age child care before and after school and on non-school days; also offers a summer program - Planned daily activities with trained teachers, snacks, and free time - Parents can reserve time based on their schedules and needs - Summer program includes field trips, swimming, and recreational activities - Busing is available to and from all schools except Burnside (children must arrive before 7:30 am to catch the bus to school)

Provides before and after school child care programs in elementary schools; call for locations

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include child care, driving classes, early childhood screening, a lending library, recreational activities, a swimming pool, and more.

Provides after-school programming where youth and teens can complete homework, learn new skills, and relax with their friends.