Arts

The YMCA of Central New York offers a wide range of summer Arts Camps programs for youth of all ages. Whether your child is interested in ceramics, sculpture, drawing, painting, printmaking, digital media, or a little bit of everything, we have full-day and half-day camp programs that will keep kids exploring.

Pottery, ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture and more! The Arts & Education Branch of the YMCA offers a wide variety of programs in the visual arts, for students of all ages and experience levels. Click the button below to find the programs closest to you, and let us help you find your spark!

The Arts Branch of the YMCA offers music instruction at several YMCA of Central New York branches: Downtown Y, Hal Welsh East Area Family Y, Manlius Y, North Area Family Y, and Northwest Family Y locations. Our professional instructors work with a wide range of experience levels--whether you are brand new to music, or have been taking lessons for years, we have someone ready to help you explore your talents.

Since 1999, the Arts and Education Branch of the YMCA has provided high-quality arts education and academic support to students in Syracuse City School District elementary schools, and now also in North Syracuse Central School District.

Founded in 2011 with the generous support of an individual donor, the Y-Arts Scholars Program provides scholarships for talented Syracuse youth with demonstrated financial need. Each year, Y-Arts Scholars provides nearly 300 scholarships for such programs as visual arts workshops, music lessons, Arts Camp, and the Young Authors Academy--all at no charge to the students' families.

Ranging from exploration to advanced, members of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join a new dance class to improve rhythm, balance, and coordination skills – and just for FUN! Classes available for youth and adult members.