Kids’ programs

• Sports
• From age 6
• Multiple days

Pickleball classes for kids ages 6 and up at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. A great way to learn a fast-growing sport while having fun and staying active.

• Sports
• From age 4
• Multiple days

Tennis classes for kids ages 4 and up at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. Programs help young players develop technique, coordination, and a lifelong love of the sport.

• Sports
• Ages 3–15
• Sat/Sun

The Winter I JR. NBA Basketball League runs from November through January for youth across Chester County. Registration closes October 31, 2025, with a family orientation and skills evaluation the week of October 20.

• Sports
• Ages 3–15
• Sat/Sun

The Winter II JR. NBA Basketball League runs January through March 2026 for youth in Chester County. Member registration opens November 18, 2025, with a family orientation and skills evaluation the week of January 5, 2026.

• Sports
• Ages 3–15
• Seasonal program

Spring soccer and NFL Flag Football leagues for youth run March through June 2026 across Chester County. Member registration opens November 18, 2025, with a family orientation the week of March 16, 2026.

• Weekly

E-Sports program designed for youth who may not be traditional sports fans, offering a fun and engaging alternative activity. Part of the Y's inclusive sports and activities offerings.

• Sports
• Ages 3–15
• November–January

JR. NBA Basketball Winter I league for youth at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, running November through January. Includes a family orientation and skills evaluation for ages 9 and up before the season begins.

• Sports
• Ages 3–15
• January–March

JR. NBA Basketball Winter II league for youth at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, running January through March. Member registration opens November 18, 2025; guest registration opens December 2, 2025.

• Sports
• Ages 3–17
• Seasonal program

Fall youth leagues offering both Soccer and NFL Flag Football at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine in Chester County. Open to kids with a focus on fun, skill-building, and character development.

• Sports

YMCA-certified instructors teach swimming skills, stroke technique, and water safety in a friendly group environment using a six-stage progressive program. All ages are welcome in this year-round program offered across multiple Greater Philadelphia YMCA branches.

• Sports
• From age 3
• Members: $185 for five lessons…

One-on-one 30-minute swim lessons with a certified Y instructor for kids age 3 and above, covering basics, skill refinement, and stroke mechanics with personalized lesson plans. Available at select branch locations.

• Sports

Advanced swim clinic for swimmers who have completed YMCA Swim Lessons and can swim a full length of the pool in both front and back crawl, with rudimentary breaststroke and butterfly. Different skill stages may be available depending on branch location.

• Arts

Youth theater companies at the Upper Main Line YMCA and Jennersville YMCA offering performance opportunities in a supportive environment. Programs culminate in public performances for the community.

School break care programs providing a safe and enriching environment for children during school holidays and breaks. Part of the Y's comprehensive childcare and education offerings in Chester County.

• Arts

Main Line Art Center offers a wide variety of art classes and workshops for young artists of all ages and abilities. Students work with experienced teaching artists in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment to develop creative thinking and artistic skills. Tuition-free classes and scholarships are available.

• Arts
• Ages 5–16

Main Line Art Center's Summer Art Camp is a seasonal program designed for kids ages 5-16. Registration opens in January each year, so families are encouraged to join the email list to be notified when sign-ups begin.

• Arts

Main Line Art Center offers customizable art-centered experiences for birthdays and special occasions, held in their studios or galleries with a talented teaching artist. They work with you to create a personalized, fun, and memorable experience for kids and families.

• Arts
• Ages 10–12
• $313.00–$379.50

A hands-on sculpture class for pre-teens ages 10-12, exploring 3D art forms at the Main Line Art Center. Scholarships are available for those who need financial assistance.

• Arts
• Ages 13–16
• $274.50–$332.75

A ceramics class for teens ages 13-16 focused on wheel throwing techniques. Scholarships are available for those who need financial assistance.

• Arts
• Ages 7–9
• $264.75–$321.00

An after-school drawing and painting program for kids ages 7-9 to explore their creativity. Scholarships are available for those who need financial assistance.

• Arts
• Ages 5–7
• $221.50–$268.25

A ceramics, mosaics, and sculpture class for young children ages 5-7 to explore building and 3D art. Scholarships are available for those who need financial assistance.

• Arts
• Ages 10–12
• $351.50–$426.25

A ceramics class for pre-teens ages 10-12 combining wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques. Scholarships are available for those who need financial assistance.

• Arts
• From age 13
• $313.00–$379.50

A mixed media class for teens 13 and older exploring architectural design and building concepts. Scholarships are available for those who need financial assistance.

• Arts
• Ages 7–9
• $264.75–$321.00

A drawing and painting class for kids ages 7-9 centered on animal-themed artwork. Scholarships are available for those who need financial assistance.