YMCA of Greater St. Louis

YMCA

YMCA of Greater St. Louis

Mentoring and Children

Arts and Kids
Create opportunities that expose children to the arts through painting, drawing, or participating in a weekly after-school craft project. We go to different schools Monday through Thursday, generally from 4:30 - 5:45 pm. Email artsandkids.wucy@gmail.com the program leaders to get involved.
 
Field Day
Relive your childhood while serving the amazing children of St. Louis City. This once-a-year service event built in the same form as the field days we all remember from elementary school. Volunteers are needed for planning throughout the school year. Email fieldday.wucy@gmail.com to get involved.
 
Koaches 4 Kids
Sign up to coach a little league sports team for a fun-filled and rewarding experience! Work with the parents to plan practices and to assist with the organization of the team. Sports vary by season and include: basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, and cheerleading. Inspire St. Louis area children, ages 5 - 14, and help them develop the fundamentals of sportsmanship, respect, and teamwork. Email k4k.wucy@gmail.com to get involved.
 
P.A.L.s (Promoting Active Lifestyles)
Promote active lifestyles through nutritional education and health advocacy. Mentor and educate youth on healthy lifestyle choices. Be a work out buddy with youth to help them stay active and get fit! Help us fight childhood obesity one kid at a time. Email pals.wucy@gmail.com to get involved.
 
Picture the Future
This program combines photography and creative writing to engage students from Lift for Life Academy to new ways of learning about themselves and their world. Email ptf.wucy@gmail.com to get involved.
 
Safe Trick-or-Treat
Participate in an afternoon of fun on the South 40. Help organize this special event or serve as guides for children from the St. Louis community as they trick-or-treat in the residence halls at Washington University for the Halloween holiday.  This year the event will be held on Saturday, October 29 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Email wu.campusy@gmail.com to get involved.