The YMCA, along with the Missouri Slope Area United Way, is proud to offer Free Youth Recreation cards to boys and girls Kindergarten through 6th grade. The Youth Recreation card includes free use of swimming pools, basketball courts, locker room and lounge area. For an application, please stop by the Member Service Desk or download it here.
Youth Recreation Card Programming
What is this program - This program provides FREE YMCA memberships to kids in grades K-6. AmeriCorps Volunteers and YMCA staff will provide supervision and organized games (sports, ping pong, Wii) and activities (arts, crafts, coloring, legos, etc.) based on what kids are interested in. Please note, it is recommended that kids attend in increments of 2 hours or less, as the intent of the program is not as a licensed daycare, but more of an opportunity for kids to participate in activities at the YMCA.
Age Guidelines - Kids 9 and under must be supervised to use their YMCA membership (Youth Recreation or regular) by someone over the age of 13. Kids ages 10 and up are allowed to be in the building on their own and must follow YMCA rules, regulations and schedules. Kids ages 9 and under can participate at the times listed below without supervision.
Program Dates and Hours (Subject to Change)
SCHOOL YEAR
September 7th through May 26th
Monday through Friday 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The program will not be held on the following days:
• November 25th
• December 23rd, December 24th, December 25th,
December 26th, December 31st
• January 1st, January 2nd
• April 22nd, April 23rd, April 24th
NON-SCHOOL DAY HOURS (based on Bismarck Public Schools Calendar)
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm – break for staff from 5:00 to 5:30
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm