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TEEN THRIVE

Come for open gym, open swim, use of the wellness center,

and organized programming at the Downtown Y for

FREE

Fall hours start September 8th, 2025

4:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

Register For Free

TEEN NIGHT

Come hangout, swim, play gym games,

meet new friends, & grab concessions the

last Friday of every month from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Community and Y Members: $10

Pizza included!

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Looking for a safe, fun place to hang out on a Friday night? Join us at the Y for Teen Night—a space designed just for youth ages 10-17 to play, connect, and have fun!

Kids can enjoy:
✅ Open gym & teen-only swim
✅ Dodgeball, floor hockey & group games
✅ Music & cash concessions (pizza, ramen, popsicles, & more!)

Just $10 for Y members and the community. Teen Night gives youth a positive, supervised environment to stay active, build friendships, and just be themselves.

Teen THRIVE is a dynamic program designed to empower youth aged 10-17 with essential life skills and experiences to succeed. The acronym "THRIVE" encapsulates the program's core values: Teamwork, Hope, Resilience, Innovation, Values, and Empowerment.

Hosted at the Downtown Y, Teen THRIVE offers a range of structured activities tailored for middle and high school students, running every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 4:00 p.m.-6:15 p.m.

Participants will have access to the Y's facilities such as the pool, racquetball courts*, track*, rock climbing wall, gymnasium, and wellness center* during unstructured program time. Additionally, special structured activities offer a diverse array of activities including: rock climbing, tie-dye sessions, weightlifting, robotics, yoga, cooking classes, woodworking, and more. Prior registration with a signed waiver is required for all participants. *ages 12+.

  • WHO: Open to youth ages 10 - 17, with structured programming geared towards middle school students.
  • WHEN: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 4:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. beginning September 8th, 2025
  • WHERE: This program is held at the Downtown Duluth YMCA 302 West 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55082
  • COST: This is a FREE drop-in program.

Weekly Activity Schedule

  • Rock Wall – Thursdays at 5:00 p.m.

  • Open Gym – Mondays & Thursdays from 4:00–4:45 p.m. | Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 4:00–6:00 p.m.

  • Pool (Shallow L) – Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:30–5:30 p.m. | Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:00–4:30 p.m.