STEAM Programs

Join us for a free workshop at Jim’s Community Corner (22757 Woodward Ave Ste 100, Ferndale, MI 48220 – at the corner of 9 mile and Woodward)to learn about short film creation and our upcoming Spring 2025 short film contest for teens. Teens will learn how to use critical thinking and problem solving to create impactful stories and message in a short video creation.

Ready t challenge yourself in the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math? The Y STEAM program seeks to provide progressive, hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. The Carls Family YMCA STEAM programming will provide hands-on, project-based experiences that will instill valuable 21st century skills in the next generation of innovative thinkers.

The children will explore different art projects such as watercolor painting, drawing, canvas painting, pastel drawings and more.

Explore fun and creative art projects each week while developing new skills. Students will learn about drawing, painting, sculpting, and more to express themselves through art and create their own mixed media pieces.

This class introduces the essentials of ballet technique: developing strength and flexibility while exploring how dancers move. Working in class will improve fitness levels and coordination so that dancers can experiment with movement combinations and learn sequences of choreography.

This class introduces the essentials of ballet technique: developing strength and flexibility while exploring how dancers move. Working in class will improve fitness levels and coordination so that dancers can experiment with movement combinations and learn sequences of choreography.

Welcome to the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! Adventures with STEAM is a great way for any kid to begin challenging themselves to think outside the box. The Y STEAM program seeks to provide progressive, hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. The Carls Family YMCA STEAM programming will provide hands-on, project-based experiences that will instill valuable 21st century skills in the next generation of innovative thinkers.

This is for current or former Y Arts Ceramics/Pottery Students only.

This is for current or former Y Arts Ceramics/Pottery Students only.

This is for current or former Y Arts Ceramics/Pottery Students only.

Join us for this 6 session ceramics class! We will dive into the world of playing with dirt! Student will learn learn 3 major Hand Building techniques, and learn the basics of wheel throwing. Students will also have plenty of options to curate what they make to their own interests!

The Y STEAM program seeks to provide progressive, hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. The Carls Family YMCA STEAM programming will provide hands-on, project-based experiences that will instill valuable 21st century skills in the next generation of innovative thinkers.

Join us for our initial jump into the world of Minecraft EDU! Minecraft EDU is a game-based learning platform that prepares students for the future by promoting creativity, collaboration, and critical-thinking in an engaging, immersive environment. From basic building to laws of science to computer coding, Minecraft EDU does it all.

Prefect for children not yet in school, this program looks to build social emotional and academic skills as well as increase independence in the participants. Children will enjoy a breakfast snack and swim lesson each week, as well as work on numbers, colors, and letters during their time in class!

Prefect for children not yet in school, this program looks to build social emotional and academic skills as well as increase independence in the participants. Children will enjoy a breakfast snack and swim lesson each week, as well as work on numbers, colors, and letters during their time in class!

Prefect for children not yet in school, this program looks to build social emotional and academic skills as well as increase independence in the participants. Children will enjoy a breakfast snack and swim lesson each week, as well as work on numbers, colors, and letters during their time in class!

Prefect for children not yet in school, this program looks to build social emotional and academic skills as well as increase independence in the participants. Children will enjoy a breakfast snack and swim lesson each week, as well as work on numbers, colors, and letters during their time in class!

This class introduces the essentials of ballet technique: developing strength and flexibility while exploring how dancers move. Working in class will improve fitness levels and coordination so that dancers can experiment with movement combinations and learn sequences of choreography.

The whole family can join us to learn and play theatre games together! You will meet with a Professional performing artist who will guide everyone in a night of theatre games aimed to get the creativity, mind, (and laughter) flowing!

The whole family can join us to learn and play theatre games together! You will meet with a Professional performing artist who will guide everyone in a night of theatre games aimed to get the creativity, mind, (and laughter) flowing!

Each week children will follow a simple recipe to create a new healthy snack or food dish. Recipes change with each new session to introduce youth to new foods and to provide opportunity to practice and learn new skills.

We’re cooking up fun for your kids! All kids ages 6-12 are invited to join us to create a new snack or food dish. Recipes change weekly to introduce youth to new foods and provide learning opportunities to practice new skills. Participants will learn how to use basic kitchen gadgets, small appliances (hand mixer, blender), practice measuring, blending, rolling, cutting, and layering. Participants will practice safe use of equipment, proper sanitary procedures, and will be encouraged to use manners.

We’re cooking up fun for your kids! All kids ages 5-12 are invited to join us to create a new snack or food dish. Recipes change weekly to introduce youth to new foods and provide learning opportunities to practice new skills. Participants will learn how to use basic kitchen gadgets, small appliances (hand mixer, blender), practice measuring, blending, rolling, cutting, and layering. Participants will practice safe use of equipment, proper sanitary procedures, and will be encouraged to use manners.

Each week children will follow a simple recipe to create a new healthy snack or food dish. Recipes change with each new session to introduce youth to new foods and to provide opportunity to practice and learn new skills.

We’re cooking up fun for your kids! All kids ages 6-12 are invited to join us to create a new snack or food dish. Recipes change weekly to introduce youth to new foods and provide learning opportunities to practice new skills. Participants will learn how to use basic kitchen gadgets, small appliances (hand mixer, blender), practice measuring, blending, rolling, cutting, and layering. Participants will practice safe use of equipment, proper sanitary procedures, and will be encouraged to use manners.

We’re cooking up fun for your kids! All kids ages 6-12 who have taken Tiny Chef’s Level 1 (or have advanced cooking skills) will be learning more advanced cooking skills and complex dishes. Participants will practice safe use of equipment, proper sanitary procedures, and will be encouraged to use manners.

Toddler Tumbling is a great way for toddlers to develop physical and cognitive skills while exercising the whole body. Children will learn to properly execute sequences which helps develop problem solving, memory, and concentration. Children will learn to follow directions while acquiring skills such as climbing, rolling, jumping, and more. Toddler Tumbling allows children to socialize and take turns while improving balance, strength, coordination, and flexibility. Toddlers gain a great amount of pride and confidence as they learn new skills and overcome challenges.

Each week your young person will make a beautiful piece of art. We will use different mediums to allow our young ones the opportunities to express themselves through art.