Academic Enrichment
Helping students build key skills to succeed in school and in life.
Academic Enrichment at the YMCA or in your school
Academic Enrichment at the Y supports schools and communities by offering hands-on afterschool and summer enrichment learning opportunities that support the academic and social development of children.
Explore Enrichment Offerings at YMCAs
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All kids have great potential. Arts and Humanities programs at the Y celebrates that potential, giving opportunities for kids to explore their creative side. Arts and Humanities programs help youth understand others through their languages, histories and cultures, teach empathy, and help youth learn how to deal critically and logically with subjective, complex information. Encouraging…
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STEAM Programs for kids ages 4 & up At our Ys, youth develop skills while building, programming and manipulating robots or building cranes, elevators, and amusement park rides. Contact your local Y for more information and to get started.
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Michigan Youth in Government (MIYG) allows teens to step into the shoes of policymakers, using hands-on experiences to cultivate skills in public discourse, decision making and civic participation.
Bring YMCA Enrichment Offerings to your School
Our professional staff can bring the program to your school, equipped with supplies and materials for each session!
STEM Enrichment
- Chess
- Coding and Programming
- Design Challenge
- DJ/Music Engineering
- Electronics
- Entrepreneurship
- Fashionpreneur
- Game Design
- Graphic Design
- Kitchen Science
- Media Production
- Photography STEM
- Robotics
- Website Design
Arts & Sports Enrichment
- Visual Arts
- Arts and Crafts
- Ceramics and Pottery
- Drawing and Painting
- Fashion Design (includes sewing)
- Performing Arts
- Dance
- Theater — Drama and Improv
- Fitness and Sports
- Fitness (Cardio, Tai Chi, Yoga and Zumba)
- Team Sports (Tennis, Floor Hockey, Volleyball and Relay Races)
Interested in bringing Y Enrichment to your school? Get started by contacting us online.