Kids/Parents Night Out

Kids/Parents Night Out

Fun night offered at various branches.


City Center

Lancaster Branch
2/20/26 - 4/17/26
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We have new policies in place, and Pool Nights are for ages 6-12 years old.

You deserve a chance to relax for an evening in a quiet home or perhaps that much-needed “Date Night”. Parents Night Out is an opportunity for our Members and Non-Members to drop the kids off with our trained and enthusiastic staff. We will provide a simple dinner for the kids (Pizza is the standard favorite), and we will engage the youths, sometimes, in a craft related to the season or an activity designed to educate and empower. Alternating monthly with Pool Nights, where the youths will have access to our pool. It’s our goal to provide a fun, safe, and inclusive opportunity for youths to make new friends and build a more diverse life experience. (ages 3-12 & 6-12 for Pool Nights)

Drop-off time is 5:30 pm, and pick-up is 8:30 pm.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/13/24 11/30/26 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00$ 25.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
02/20/26
Pool Night
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Closes
02/21/2026
03/20/26
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Closes
03/21/2026
04/17/26
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Closes
04/18/2026

Dover (Ages 2 to 12)

Dover Branch
2/20/26 - 5/15/26
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Take a night off for yourself and let us entertain the child(ren) in your life.

Our caring and creative staff will keep your children engaged with a new theme every session creating craft and STEM projects, playing games, and meeting new friends in the community. Dinner will NOT be provided, unless noted for the date.  From 6PM to 9PM.

There is a $5 charge per child with a cap of $10 per family (for YMCA members) to offset the cost of food and activity items that need to be purchased for the evening.

Dates and Themes:

January 16, 2025
Pajamas & Pizza Party!
Wear your coziest pajamas and get ready for an evening packed with gym time, crafts, games, and lots of laughter—no sleeping allowed! Feel free to bring a favorite stuffed animal or two to join in the fun. Slippers are welcome, but please remember to bring athletic shoes for safe play in the gym.
February 20, 2026
Winter Wonderland!
Come chillout with us and get ready to have SNOW much fun! Enjoy a warm drink and a cookie or two from the Hot Chocolate-Cookie Bar. An indoor snowball fight and snowman contest will be part of the fun.
March 20, 2026
March Madness!
Get ready to rumble! Join us for a basketball themed night. You can show off your skills and hoop it up or slam dunk some snack as you cheer others on! Light refreshments, craft and gym/free play, as always.
April 17, 2026
Get Your Goo & Glow On!
Glow sticks and slime just seem to go together! Be ready for some sensory fun as we make our own Glow-in-the-dark slime. Glow stick party/dancing in the gym. Snacks and drinks served. Play clothes suggested for slime time.
May 15, 2026
Bug Bash!
Don’t be a slug! Crawl on over to the Dover Y as we have a night to just bug out! You guessed it, bugs are the theme of the night. So buzz on in and join the swarm! You’ll “Bee” glad you did!


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Parents Night Out 2025 9/15/25 12/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 5.00$ 15.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
02/20/26
Fr - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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03/20/26
Fr - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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04/17/26
Fr - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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05/15/26
Fr - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Lampeter-Strasburg

Lampeter Strasburg Branch
2/6/26 - 2/6/26
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Spend First Fridays out and about, we’ve got the kids covered!

Our caring and creative staff will keep your children engaged with a new theme every session creating craft & STEM projects, playing games, and meeting new friends in the community.

Each child will need to bring a water bottle clearly labeled with their name.

All children in attendance must be fully potty trained.

Drop off starts at 5:30pm. Pick up must be complete by 8:30pm.

Parents must be available to come within 15 minutes if an emergency call must be made.

Pizza generously donated by Pie in the Sky.https://www.orderpieinthesky.com/?utm_source=gbp



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/25 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 10.00$ 20.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
02/06/26
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Closes
02/04/2026

Shrewsbury (Ages 5-12)

Shrewsbury Branch
2/20/26 - 5/15/26
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Participate in gym activities, arts & crafts, and swimming. Pizza, chips, and a drink will be provided for dinner.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
4/25/25 5/16/26 Online / Front Desk $ 10.00$ 20.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
02/20/26
Fr - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Session is Full
03/20/26
Fr - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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04/17/26
Fr - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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05/15/26
Fr - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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Blue snowflake

WEATHER UPDATE
All branches are CLOSED,
Sunday, January 25th.
Please follow FB pages below for additional information, as well as email and text announcements for your home branch for details.

To get the most up-to-date weather alerts follow your local branch on Facebook! Branches will post weather updates to their Facebook pages.

Arthur J. Glatfelter YMCA

Bob Hoffman Dover YMCA

City Center YMCA

Lampeter-Strasburg YMCA

The W. Dale Brougher Foundation YMCA

Thank you for your patience; stay safe!