On Saturday, January 10 we will be traveling to the Picton Wildlife Sanctuary for a nature walk and activity. This program is designed for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Cost is FREE.

Drop off at the Freeland YMCA (600 Front Street, Freeland, PA 18224) between 9:00-9:30 AM.

Pick up at the Freeland YMCA between 12:30-1:00 PM.

On Saturday, January 10 we will be traveling to the Picton Wildlife Sanctuary for a nature walk and activity. This program is designed for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Cost is FREE.

Drop off at the YMCA Mericle Family Center (1122 Oak Street, Pittston, PA 18640) between 8:45-9:15 AM.

Pick up at the YMCA Mericle Family Center between 12:45-1:15 PM.

Does your child love to read?? Then our Book Club is for them! Participants will read “Holes” throughout this 8-week session; discuss relevant topics, make crafts, and watch the “Holes” movie.

Location: Abide Coffehouse (23 West Market Street, Wilkes-Barre)

Day/Time: Saturdays; 9:00-10:00 AM

Dates: every Saturday from January 10 – February 28

Cost: Family Members: $10; Youth Members: $20; Non-Members: $40

Ages: 10-14

More Information: Please contact Allyse, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-3789.

Team members learn how to design, program, and control fully-functioning robots. This program is geared toward children ages 7-13.

Level I Lego Robotics is designed for children who are just beginning with our Lego Robotics program.

Team members learn how to design, program, and control fully-functioning robots. This program is geared toward children ages 8-13.

Level I Lego Robotics is designed for children who are just beginning with our Lego Robotics program.

Team members learn how to design, program, and control fully-functioning robots. This program is geared toward children ages 8-13.

Level II Lego Robotics is for children who have taken and fully understand our Level I Lego Robotics program. Children must be recommended for Level II to ensure they are ready for the class materials.

Team members learn how to design, program, and control fully-functioning robots. This program is geared toward children ages 8-13.

Level II Lego Robotics is designed for children who have experience with Lego Robotics or robotics in general.

Welcome to Master Chef Jr. – where young chefs will explore how science, math, and creativity come together in every recipe!

Day/Time: Saturdays; 9:00-9:45 AM

Dates: every Saturday from January 10 – January 31

Cost: FREE

More Information: Please contact Allyse, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-3789.

Welcome to Pretty Little Projects –  where fun meets creativity! Each session explores today’s most popular and engaging activities designed just for youth. Students will collaborate on group projects, and discover how to turn hobbies into passions — or even future careers!

Day/Time: Thursdays; 3:45-5:00

Dates: every Thursday from January 8-February 26

Cost: FREE

More Information: Please contact Allyse, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-3789.

Welcome to Pretty Little Projects –  where fun meets creativity! Each session explores today’s most popular and engaging activities designed just for youth. Students will collaborate on group projects, and discover how to turn hobbies into passions — or even future careers!

Day/Time: Mondays; 3:45-5:00

Dates: every Monday from January 5-February 23

Cost: FREE

More Information: Please contact Allyse, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-3789.

This program will focus on STEM-themed activities each week. We’ll dive into science-based experiments, use our creativity and maybe even work on our cooking skills!

Day/Time: Tuesdays; 6:30-7:15 PM

Dates: every Tuesday from January 6-February 24

Cost: FREE

More Information: Please contact Allyse, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-3789.

This program will focus on STEM-themed activities each week. We’ll dive into science-based experiments, use our creativity and maybe even work on our cooking skills!

Day/Time: Thursdays; 6:30-7:15 PM

Dates: every Thursday from January 8-February 26

Cost: FREE

More Information: Please contact Allyse, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-3789.

This program is designed for our Wilkes-Barre after school participants only and will focus on STEM-themed activities each week. We’ll dive into science-based experiments, use our creativity and maybe even work on our cooking skills!

Children will be signed out of the after-school program to attend our STEM Discovery class for this 8-week session. Parents will pick up their child(ren) from our newly renovated Lower Level Multipurpose Room.

Day/Time: Tuesdays; 5:30-6:30 PM

Dates: every Tuesday from January 6-February 24

Cost: FREE for all Wilkes-Barre after school participants

More Information: Please contact Allyse, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-3789.

This program is designed for our Mericle Family Center after school participants only and will focus on STEM-themed activities each week. We’ll dive into science-based experiments, use our creativity and maybe even work on our cooking skills!

Children will be signed out of the after-school program to attend our STEM Discovery class for this 8-week session. Parents will pick up their child(ren) at 6:30 from the Mericle Family Center front lobby.

Day/Time: Thursdays; 5:30-6:30 PM

Dates: every Thursday from January 8-February 26

Cost: FREE for all Mericle Family Center after school participants

More Information: Please contact Allyse, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 570-931-3789.

If your child can walk, they can learn to ride a balance bike! Children will be taught how to use a balance bike; kids that already know how to use a balance bike will work on control and riding on our indoor BMX track.

This class is designed for kids ages 2-5.

PLEASE NOTE: A properly fitted helmet is required for all participants.