Youth ProgramsAt Heart of the Valley YMCA

Our Youth Centers are open for ages 8-13 and are located at the Southeast Family YMCA and Hogan Family YMCA. We offer a fun, supervised area where youth and teens can hang out while parents work out.... Our Youth Centers are open for ages 8-13 and are located at the Southeast Family YMCA and Hogan Family YMCA. We offer a fun, supervised area where youth and teens can hang out while parents work out. Activities available depend on the branch but include things such as foosball, board games, ping pong, and more. Read More

Youth in Government gives youth the opportunity to learn firsthand about government and civic issues by taking an active role in the democratic process, boosting youth development and contributing to a stronger community.

Do you have a child that has taken an interest in cooking? Enroll them in Kids in the Kitchen and let their skills blossom! During this 4-week class, participants will learn how to chop, measure, taste and... Do you have a child that has taken an interest in cooking? Enroll them in Kids in the Kitchen and let their skills blossom! During this 4-week class, participants will learn how to chop, measure, taste and clean up their creations. Read More

Homeschool P.E. is designed to help K-12 homeschool students learn the importance of healthy living through sports and physical activities. From August through May, the program utilizes the YMCA gym and is... Homeschool P.E. is designed to help K-12 homeschool students learn the importance of healthy living through sports and physical activities. From August through May, the program utilizes the YMCA gym and is designed to include instruction in sports, gym games and aerobic activities. YMCA Homeschool P.E. is a great place to meet new friends, create long lasting relationships and learn about the importance of healthy living. Available at the Southeast Family YMCA in Huntsville. Read More

Through a partnership between BELL (Building Educated Leaders for Life) and the Heart of the Valley YMCA, Power Scholars Academy™ offers summer learning for youth in grades K-8. Program goals include... Through a partnership between BELL (Building Educated Leaders for Life) and the Heart of the Valley YMCA, Power Scholars Academy™ offers summer learning for youth in grades K-8. Program goals include increasing students’ academic success and boosting self-confidence, while also engaging families in the education process. Read More

The ScienceY page is the STEM site for Heart of the Valley YMCA! Check out our STEM programs and our do-along video experiments.