Youth & Family Programs

Our Currently Available Youth & Family Programs Programs:

Middle School Night Out

Starts on 2024-01-04

Middle School Night Out at the Elston Branch is a time for middle schoolers to get together to have some fun outside of the house! Nerf wars, dodgeball tournaments, pool parties, and more happen during Middle School Night Out. Food, fun, and prizes will be included. A free day pass is included in the cost of entrance for non-member middle schoolers.

Teen Nights

Starts on 2023-11-09

Teen Nights at the Elston branch are a time for teens to get together to have some fun outside of the house! Art, games, trips, and more happen during our Teen Nights. Food, fun, and prizes will be included. A free day pass is included in the cost of entrance for non-member teens.

Teen Trivia Night

Starts on 2023-12-14

Team up with friends at the Elston Y and see who knows the most about music, movies, and pop culture. Do you know who Taylor Swift’s “Fifteen” was written for? Which “Office” celebrity is from Indiana? Let’s see if you know! Food and prizes will be given to the winning teams!

Christmas Family Movie Night

Starts on 2023-12-07

Cozy up and watch Elf with your family at the Elston Y! Come in your comfiest holiday pajamas, bring your blankets and pillows, grab some hot cocoa from our hot cocoa bar, and watch Buddy’s journey through New York. Don’t be a cottonheaded ninny muggins!

Youth & Government Program

Starts on 2023-10-09

Indiana Youth and Government is an exciting opportunity for youth to step into shoes of the individuals who run our State Government! This program provides youth in grades 7-12 the opportunity to study and debate public issues, learn the different parts of our state government, and participate in events that shape growth, public speaking skills, social skills, and more!

Indiana Youth and Government is a teen program for middle and high school students that runs across our state and helps students to:

Learn about our Indiana government
Research, study, and write bills on public issues
Interact with adult mentors, leaders, and other students