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 adult basic education, arts and crafts classes, before and after school child care, cooking classes, driver's education, sports and recreational activities, swimming lessons, and youth enrichment programs.

- Healthy Movement Programming includes: - Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving - Nutrition program includes: - Healthy meal/snack served daily - Nutrition education and meal preparation - Gardening opportunities - K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies - K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills education - Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress - Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school - "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

Faith-based youth groups

- Future Bound Youth: Works with youth ages 6 - 18 during and after school with tutoring, intergenerational communication, promotion of good decision making, health wellness, and cultural lessons - Youth Intervention Project: Aimed at high-risk youth to provide general assistance, improve intergenerational understanding, build social skills, and reduce gang violence - Mentoring Program: Matches volunteers/mentors from University of Minnesota's Cambodian Student Association with youth, focusing on building leadership skills, improving school performance, and promoting higher education

- Hands on mentorship program and experience through mechanic work and an auto repair program - Wheels also accepts donated vehicles and has an auto lot where our vehicles are for sale

Offers a variety of programming for youth: - Central Annual Meeting (CAM): An annual gathering for MY workers that provides opportunities for structured discussions, socialization, networking, team building, and the development of shared narratives - MY Connect: Groups of 5 - 8 members, usually with a mentor, form study circles to develop Islamic knowledge and give back to communities through a variety of activities - MY Give (MYG): Organizes regular community service activities for volunteers, from helping to build low-income housing to planting trees, and cleaning up local parks - MY Revive: Spiritual retreats that provide youth an opportunity to become closer to God through prayer, inspirational lectures, and bonding activities - MYathalon: An annual sporting event where young athletes from around the country demonstrate athletic skills and compete

- Active Teens (fitness sessions) - Basketball - E-sports - Flag football - Girls' basketball camp - Lego League - PeeWee ball - Soccer - Softball - Summer day camps - T- ball - Volleyball - Weight lifting grades seven and eight - Y Scramblers (Rock Climbing)

- Variety of classes ranging from Pre-school parent/child to activities for senior citizens - Trips to plays and historic events also scheduled - Classes ranging from educational to hobby-type

Variety of classes and activities for community members including: - Adult fitness - Driver's education - Youth enrichment classes - Youth recreational sports

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 computer classes, driver's education, field trips, health courses, professional development classes, recreational classes, swimming lessons, youth enrichment classes, and more.

Offers a range of fitness and sports programs including: - Basketball court - Gymnastics - Exercise equipment - Fitness classes (e.g., Aerobics, Yoga, Zumba) - Free weights - Pickleball - Racquetball - Rock climbing - Soccer - Softball - Swimming facilities - Swimming lessons - Tae Kwon Do

The Hastings Senior Center, based at the Tilden Community Center, is operated through a partnership between the City of Hastings and Hastings Community Education. Seniors: - 55+ Driver Improvement Program - Art classes - Bingo - Book Discussion - Dance classes - Foot care and foot reflexology - Games such as chess club - Hand massage and foot care - Live 2 B Healthy exercise program - Quilting, woven arts, and yarn classes - Pickle ball and corn hole - Scrapbooking - Support groups for grief, Dementia, and Parkinson's Disease - Tech Fridays Adults: - Adult enrichment classes - Adult health and recreation classes - Art, design, photography, and cooking classes - Business classes - Construction, trades, and woodworking instruction - Computer, information technology, and computer programming - Indoor home safety education - Lifeguard instruction - Musical instrument instruction - Self-defense classes - Smoking cessation - Trips and tours Ages K-12: - Baseball, basketball, and soccer day camps - New drivers education classes - SPARK summer classes for grades 5th- 8th - Youth development and enrichment classes

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.

Exploring is a worksite-based program and part of Learning for Life's career education program for young men and women ages 14 - 20. Provides experiences that help young people mature and prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Programs are based on five areas of emphasis: Career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education, and leadership experience. Exploring post by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow, and develop. The Learning for Life character education program serves youth in grades Kindergarten - 12 for use in school classrooms. Programs are offered at businesses, schools, and organizations which charter Exploring and Learning for Life groups.

A variety of opportunities to enrich the youth of the area including: - Service learning - Independent youth services - TREC (Tutoring, Reading, Empowering, Children)

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.

Offers an after-school program that provides tutoring, homework help, and enriching activities for youth. No transportation provided.

Provides a variety of classes and activities for community members of all ages including: - Adult Basic Education: Includes citizenship, college readiness, English as a second language (ESL), GED, job preparation, and online learning classes - Adult enrichment classes: Includes culinary, garden, health and wellness, and more - After-school programs - Exercise classes: Includes dance, pickleball, swimming, yoga, and more? - Driver training for new drivers and older adults - Youth summer programs - Youth sports and recreation

Scouting programs provide character, citizenship, leadership, and fitness development for boys and girls from Kindergarten through age 21. Included are special outreach programs for at-risk, inner city, and special needs youth. Cub Scouting: Youth in Kindergarten - 5th grade participate in hands-on activities geared towards citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness. Scouts BSA: Weekly meetings guided by adults aimed at increasing responsibility, leadership experiences, camping, outdoor activities, services projects. Members are introduced to more than 100 hobby and career choices through merit badges and goal setting/achievement. Venturing: A youth development program of Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are age 14 (or age 13 and completed the 8th grade) through age 21. Venturing provides positive experiences to help young people mature and prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Sea Scouts: A specialized segment of the Venture program organized to address members' boating skills and promote knowledge of maritime heritage. Meetings take place in local neighborhoods and communities at the organizations which charter Scouting groups. Scout shops are available selling Scouting uniforms, handbooks, badges (with documentation), camping gear, and other Scouting merchandise.

YWCA Beacons Learning Centers are located at Hmong International Academy, Franklin Middle School, and South High School. The centers offer youth a combination of academic and youth enrichment activities four days a week. The afterschool and summer programs support school success, while providing opportunities for learning, leadership, healthy life choices, college, and career readiness.

- Full-Day Child Care: Nine metro Early Childhood Learning Centers provide full-day, year-round child care options for children ages six weeks to five years - Part-Day Preschool: Three area preschools prepare kids two to five 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 sixth 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 eighth grade

Provides programs such as: - Clubs, internships, and leadership development opportunities for youth in grades 6 - 12 to build skills and ambitions - Paid Internships: Offers paid internships to young individuals to earn while they learn. Interns are paid to work as part of a team, often addressing an issue impacting their community. Interns also receive technical skills and workforce readiness training over the course of the 90-day internship program. Focus areas include media, agriculture, fashion, and retail.

Drop-in youth programming offering safe and engaging out-of-school time. Activities include arts, clubs, cooking classes, off-site field trips, homework help, sports, and choice time activities. A meal and/or snack is served.

Adult Basic Education: Classes are for adult immigrants and refugees, focusing on beginning to low intermediate levels. Classes include instruction in English language, math, computer literacy and work readiness. Classes meet in the mornings, afternoons and evenings. Hmong Karen(ni) Youth Pride (HYP): A tutoring program for elementary-aged children, focusing on students of SE Asian descent. The program includes academic, social, and cultural components that are offered on-site at elementary and middle schools.