Youth Activities

Upcoming events for youth and teens in Brown County.

Tiny Tot Adventures - September

Spending time with your child is an important part of their development and growth. Take time to bring your little one to Tiny Tot Adventures at the Mt. Sterling YMCA. We will play games and learn about different things in the world during each adventure. A light snack and drink will be provided for the tots. The first adventure kicks off on Thursday, September 17 at 10 a.m. Following adventures will take place on the third Thursday of October (10-15) and November (11-19). This event is for children ages 3 to 5. The cost is $2 for YMCA members and $1 for each additional child. Nonmembers pay just $6 and $4 for each additional child. Registration deadline is September 11.

Get Connected

Is everything around you changing? Your appearance, the way you feel, the things you like and don't like? Lots of girls your age feel the very same way. To help you survive all the changes within and around you, the Mt. Sterling Community Center YMCA, the University of Illinois Extension 4-H Program and the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois is offering Get Connected. This is a program for girls in 5^th to 8^th grade that runs during the school year, with activities that focus on being strong in spirit, mind, body, and promote self-esteem, confidence and wellness. Discover new talents, learn new skills, make new friends, and explore new opportunities. Topics and activities include Uniquely Me, horseback riding, art projects and much, much more. Meeting once a month, the girls will experience new activities, meet new friends and learn about themselves. Registration is $25 for a member of any of the participating organizations or $30 for any non-member. The deadline to register is September 30, with the first activities taking place October 30.
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Tiny Tot Adventures - October

Spending time with your child is an important part of their development and growth. Take time to bring your little one to Tiny Tot Adventures at the Mt. Sterling YMCA. We will play games and learn about different things in the world during each adventure. A light snack and drink will be provided for the tots. The first adventure kicks off on Thursday, October 15 at 10 a.m. Following adventures will take place on the third Thursday of November (11-19). This event is for children ages 3 to 5. The cost is $2 for YMCA members and $1 for each additional child. Nonmembers pay just $6 and $4 for each additional child. Registration deadline is October 9.

Teen Dance Night

Club Y is opening its doors again for Teen Dance Night on October 24th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for 7^th to 9^th grade students. DJ Kool K will be spinning the tracks as you dance the evening away with your closest friends in a drug and alcohol free environment. Admission to the hottest club in Brown County is only $5 and it includes bottles of water.
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Family Fright Night

It is the time of year when all the ghouls and goblins come out to play. Join them for a frightfully good time at the 2009 Family Fright Night at the Mt. Sterling YMCA on October 30, 2009 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A few unwanted guests have taken up residence in the Y's Haunted Hallway to add an exciting new attraction to the event. If that haunt doesn't sound right for you, then there are plenty of other activities. From a costume contest to carnival games to spooky storytellers, there is sure to be something for you and your family to enjoy. YMCA members pay only $6 for their first child and $4 for each additional child. Not a YMCA member? You pay only $10 for your first child and $8 dollars for each additional child. Adults and children under 2 years old get in free. Babysitters and siblings 16 years old and up get in free as well. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Purchase your tickets in advance to avoid the long lines on Family Fright Night.
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Battle of the Rock Bands

Think you can shred the guitar like Eric Clapton or Slash? Play the drums like Phil Collins? Got the vocals of Steven Tyler? Show your stuff in the Mt. Sterling YMCA's Battle of the Rock Bands. You and three of your friends will compete against other "rockers" with the Rock Band video game for the chance to be crowned Brown County's Best "Band." The battle kicks off at the YMCA after a home Hornet basketball game in November. Entry fee is just $12 per band. Watch for more details in the coming weeks and get ready to rock!

Tiny Tot Adventures - November

Spending time with your child is an important part of their development and growth. Take time to bring your little one to Tiny Tot Adventures at the Mt. Sterling YMCA. We will play games and learn about different things in the world during each adventure. A light snack and drink will be provided for the tots. The first adventure kicks off on Thursday, November 19 at 10 a.m. This event is for children ages 3 to 5. The cost is $2 for YMCA members and $1 for each additional child. Nonmembers pay just $6 and $4 for each additional child. Registration deadline is November 13.

Laser Tag Supremacy

If you think you have the skills to be the next Jason Bourne, then you won't want to miss a night of Laser Tag in the Mt. Sterling YMCA. From capture the flag to king of the hill, we will play them all. The action fires off after a home Hornet basketball game in December. The cost is $10 to cover the laser tag equipment rental and bottles of water and soda. Watch for more details in the coming weeks and get ready to play secret agent!

Santa's Workshop

He knows if you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake. Santa Claus is coming to the Mt. Sterling YMCA! Enjoy a morning of food, fun and games on Saturday, December 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Santa's Workshop. You'll make holiday decorations and play reindeer games in the gym. The holiday celebration will include a light breakfast. Be sure to bring your camera for pictures with St. Nick. The cost is $5 for YMCA members ($3 for each additional child) and $8 for nonmembers ($5 for each additional child). Tickets go on sale Sunday, December 7 at the Mt. Sterling YMCA. Children under 2 years old and adults are free. Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Babysitters and siblings 16 years and older accompanying children are free.