What’s Happening at Southwest Family YMCA in October 2025

Published On: October 1, 2025Categories: Blog

🎃 Halloween Spooktacular

Saturday, October 25, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, join us for a hauntingly good time at the Southwest YMCA’s Spooktacular! Wind your way through the spooky maze and design your own spooky slime. With face painting, a photo booth, and Halloween crafts and games, it’s a night of thrills and chills for the whole family. Costumes are highly encouraged! Don’t miss out on the FREE family fun! Registration coming soon!

A group of children dressed in halloween costumes hug spooky balloons

Days Out of School Camp

Don’t let your camper miss out on all this fun!! Spots for Days Out of School Camps at the Southwest Y fill up fast—and for good reason. Kids ages 5–12 love the action-packed days of swimming, gaga ball, crafts, archery, STEM fun, and more! 

Dates: Oct 10, 13, 20 | Nov 4 

$60/day | 7am–6pm 

A group of 5 children in colorful coats lay down in a circle on top of a blanket of fall leaves.

Homeschool Enrichment

A boy blows big homemade soap bubbles through a pipe cleaner bubble wand.

Fall 2 Homeschool Enrichment Programs at the Y! Looking for a fun, engaging way to support your homeschool routine? Our Fall 2 session runs Oct. 20–Dec. 10, offering all-new curriculum for your kids to explore, create, and stay active! 

Art Inspired by the Greats – Hands-on projects inspired by famous artists 

Simply Science – Experiments and STEM adventures 

Kids Fit – Fun fitness, games, and teamwork 

Lego Adventures – Creative builds and problem-solving 

Youth Programs

Youth Swim Lessons | Ages 6 months – Adult 

Make a splash this fall with YMCA Youth Swim Lessons! From Parent/Child classes for ages 6 months and up to Stages 1–6 for swimmers through age 12, our programs help kids build confidence, safety skills, and a lifelong love of the water. Registration for Fall Classes is open now—secure your spot today! 

 Register Here! 

 Fall Basketball & Flag Football Leagues | Ages 4-17 years 

Join us this fall for an action-packed season of youth sports! Whether your child is just starting out or continuing to grow their skills, we offer something for everyone ages 4–17.  

Choose from Basketball and Flag Football—each designed to promote fun, teamwork, and skill development. All experience levels are welcome! 

REGISTER HERE 

Orange You Glad It’s Thursday

Every Thursday from 4:30–7:30 PM, swing by the kitchen and grab a refreshing cup of Orange Gatorade on us. It’s the perfect boost to keep you fueled and feeling festive all month long! 

Parking Closure

Parking at the Program Center just east of the building will be closed all day October 10th, 13th and 20th , to accommodate children participating in School Day Out camps.

Members are welcome to park in the lots in front of and behind the building, as well as in the gravel lot west of the building across Oakclaire Dr. We appreciate your flexibility as we make space for our campers’ activities and ensure a safe & fun experience for them. Thanks for understanding, and for being part of our YMCA community.

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