Free Learn & Play

Reservations are required to ensure social distancing as well as a safe environment for the children. No outside items will be allowed in Learn and Play with the exceptions of diapers/wipes and pre-made bottles for infants. All children will have their temperature taken before checking into the program. Any children currently under quarantine should not be registered for Learn & Play until their quarantine is over. Children may be dropped off/picked up at any time during the session they are registered for. Staff will take children outside whenever possible, please send your child with a jacket.

Learn and Play, provides 2.5 hours of safe, nurturing child care while members utilize our YMCAs. This program is free to all members and provides each child the opportunity to participate in themed curriculum-based activities including STEM, art, music, cooking and more!

Learn & Play attendants are certified in CPR for the Professional Caregiver, AED Procedures for the Professional Caregiver, and First Aid Procedures. All skills are re-certified annually.

Important: Y Learn & Play is available to YMCA members. Children may be dropped off and picked up by a parent or legal guardian. There is a maximum of two and a half hours per day per child and parents must remain in the facility at all times. It is the policy of the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region that all children, including staff children, regardless of their age, must have their own Youth Membership or be part of a paid One-Adult Household, or Two-Adult Household in order to use the facility, including Learn & Play, and/or register for programs at member rates.

Learn & Play hours and ages vary by center. In order to ensure that every child has the best experience possible, the Y requests that children refrain from bringing electronic devices to Learn & Play. This includes mp3 players, tablets, cell phones and portable games.

Downtown YMCA

Southeast YMCA

YMCA at First & Main 

Briargate YMCA

Tri-Lakes YMCA