Y Dances The Cumberland YMCA holds youth dances on the third Saturday of every month from 7pm to 9pm. The dances are for ages 9-13 Cost: $5.00 each (with price changes for special events) Cool Prizes, New Music, Snacks, Video Dances, Costume Parties, Karaoke, and much more! Leader Corp Leader Corp is a program that lets young people have fun while learning about their community and world, cooking, careers, resume writing, volunteering, and a whole lot more. For more information on this program contact the Cumberland YMCA Family Night The Family Night program is a chance for families to enjoy fun at the YMCA together and interact with other parents and children. Activities include : Gym time (with equipment), classroom, swimming and social time with snacks. Family Night runs the first Saturday of every month from 6pm to 8pm. Youth Exchanges The YMCA Youth Exchange Program happens every two years. the participants from the Leader Corp program are chosen for this opportunity. The program is sponsored by Youth Exchanges Canada and participants fundraise for any funds needed Exchanges to date, Brandon, Manitoba; Ossoode , Ontario, Osaka Japan Home Alone Learn the skills to feel comfortable being home alone at this special daycamp. Cooking, stranger danger, fire safety, basic first aid and new responsibilities. Home Alone is offered 2-3 times per year. Check with the Front Desk for the next course. Camps Different camps are run year round after school and during the evenings. Camps include: Basketball, Racquetball, Badminton, Hockey, and Survivor Camps

Friday Night Program A fun night of activities including crafts, movies, games, canteen, and swimming. Sponsored by the Town of Amherst. The Friday Night program runs every Friday night October to June 6:30pm - 10:00pm. This program is for those ages 7 - 12 and costs $2 admission. Registration space is limited to 50 participants per night, if you would like to register your child registration starts every Wednesday for the coming Friday. YMCA Teen Drop In Center The Cumberland YMCA now has a drop in center for youth and teens. this supervised center is located upstairs at the Cumberland YMCA. The center features Air hockey, Video Games, Computers, Homework Area, TV, DVD player. The center is open Monday - Friday 3:30 - 8:30pm and Sundays 5:00 - 8:00pm The use of this center is included in the price of your membership or a day pass. Teen Weight Training An introductory course to the weight room. This course teaches the proper technique, etiquette and use of various machines and weights.***As of December 1, 2007, this course is mandatory for teens 14-16 who use the weight room. Those with proof of a weight course already taken and approved by a trainer will be required to take a one day refresher course Please contact membership services for the next available course Teen Esteem Teen Esteem is an esteem building program for young women ages 12 to 15 who may benefit from non-competitive physical fitness activities. The goal of this program is to build interest, motivation and confidence through positive reinforcement in areas such as life skills, nutrition, and physical activity For more information contact the Cumberland YMCA All Night Dance - A - Thon Participants go door to door to raise money to dance the whole night long. Prizes are given out throughout the evening and the participants also go swimming, dance, snacks, more dancing, and even more dancing!