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Address:  1100 Defiance Street, Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895   |  Phone: (419)-739-9622 |  Fax: (419)-739-9623

Teen Programs and Events

Evening Volleyball and Basketball

Open play... a prime time to brush up on skills or join a pick-up game just for fun and fellowship.  Must be high school age to play.

Volleyball*
Monday / Wednesday  8:00 - 9:45pm

Basketball*
Tuesday / Thursday  8:00 - 9:45pm

*Play extended to 10:45pm beginning October 12th.

Youth Center!!!

New!!  A room for you!!  As part of the new addition to our building we now have a room for kids to be kids!  The Youth Center is open to youth ages 8-17 years.  You’ll have a ball playing Wii ® sports games, becoming a rock star on Guitar Hero ® , or showing off your dance moves on Dance Dance Revolution ®.  The Youth Center also includes space to just “hang out” with your friends, and play board games.  We will host Guitar Hero Contests, bowling competitions and more! The Center is open and staffed Monday through Friday after school from 3:30-8:30 pm, and Saturdays from 11:00 am-4:00 pm.  Hours will vary on days school is closed. Be sure to stop by the YMCA and pick up your Youth Center Promise.  All participants must have one on file.

Teen Dances

Join us for a fun night of music, games, and pizza. Dances are for teens in 5th-8th grades. Dances are held at the Program Center from 7-10 pm, and at the YMCA from 8-10:30 pm.

Fee: $3.00 at the door

Dates:  September 18, October 9, November 6, January 22

Teen Lock-In

On Saturday, December 5th from 9:00 pm- 7:00 am, the Wapakoneta YMCA will host a Teen Lock-In.  Please join us for an unbelievable night.  The doors open at 8:45 pm and from 9:00 pm-12:00 am, we’ll have a DJ in the gym.  The pool will be open for swimming from 12:00-3:00 am, and free pizza and pop will be delivered at Midnight!  We’ll be back in the gym from 1:00-6:30 am, where there will be 3-on-3 Basketball, Dodgeball, and Inflatables.  A concession stand will be open from 11 pm-6 am.  Students must be in 5th-8th grades, and each student must have their own permission slip.

Times:  9:00 pm-7:00 am
Fee: $12.00
Grades: 5th-8th

Our next Teen Lock-In will be on February 27th!!!!

Lifeguarding Certification

If you’re interested in a flexible, year-round job, then lifeguarding is for you! Participants will become certified in YMCA lifeguarding, CPR, AED, First Aid and Oxygen Administration. Must be 16 years old by the last class. Partial cost will be reimbursed if hired by the YMCA and meet work expectations. Only 10 spots available, so sign up now! Call the YMCA for a more detailed schedule.

Please go to our home page for more information.

Teen Weight Training

Interested in the Wellness Center, click here, Teen Weight Training, for more information.

Cup Stacking Competition

Put your steady, quick hands to the test in this timed competition.  We use specially designed cups to stack and unstack pyramids as fast as possible.  Come and check it out!  All ages welcome.

Thursday, September 24th, 7:00 pm  (practice starts at 6:30 pm)

*Beginner Tournament Special- All entries are $1.00!!!

Guitar Hero Contest

Test your Guitar skills.  Join us for this double elimination tournament, on your day off school.  Join us on Friday, October 16th at 11:00 am in our Youth Center.  Participates will be divided based on experience.  Pizza will be available for lunch for $1.00 per slice.  For ages 5 and older.

Register on or before Oct. 13th-$5.00
Register after October 13th-$8.00

WMS Transportation

Did you know the YMCA offers transportation from the Middle School to the YMCA everyday after school?  If you’re a teen member of the YMCA, pick up your permission slip at the courtesy counter and return it to Melanie as soon as possible.

 

Fall / Winter Hours
Until May 9th
Monday - Friday 5:00 am - 10:30 pm
Saturday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday 1:00-5:00 pm

Beginning May 10th
Monday - Friday 5:00 am - 10:30 pm
Saturday 5:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday 1:00-5:00 pm

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Upcoming Events for the
Community!!!!

CPR / AED TRAINING
March 8th
5:30 - 9:30pm
Fee:  $45.00

FIRST AID TRAINING
March 15th
5:30 - 9:30pm
Fee:  $45.00

YMCA CLOSINGS
Easter - April 4th - Closed
Memorial Day - May 31st - Closed

Facility Hours (until May 9th)
Monday - Friday 5:00am - 10:30pm | Saturday 7:00am - 8:00pm | Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

The YMCA reserves the right to change the building hours for lack of usage.
Note:  The building closes promptly at the times listed and the pool closes 1/2 hour earlier.  Please plan you workout accordingly.