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Homewood Out of School Time Collective: Ages 13-18

Homewood-Brushton YMCA
10/1/26 - 6/11/27
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Homewood Out of School Time Collective

Welcome to the Homewood Out of School Time (HOST) Collective, an initiative between the Homewood-Brushton YMCA, Youth Places, and Homewood Children’s Village to support youth in holistic after school experiences.

This program is free for youth ages 13 – 18

Includes dinner.

Activities provided by the HOST Collective:

  • Job Skills Training
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities
  • Leadership Training
  • Academic Support
  • Open Gym

Positive participation in activities will unlock field trips to explore other Pittsburgh locations that provide creative outlets for teens.

Special Thanks to JAMPART Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, and Heinz Foundation


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
10/1/26 6/1/27 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/01/26 - 06/11/27
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Senior Open Studio: Ages 55+

Homewood-Brushton YMCA
1/8/26 - 12/3/26
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Join us for Senior Open Studio!

Are you a senior citizen AND looking for a creative community or have a craft idea that you need help bringing to life?

Join us to share a craft you know or explore a new craft:

  • Resin Jewelry
  • Iron-On Designs
  • Stencil Making
  • Making Family Reunion Banners
  • Phone Photography 101
  • Digital Art and Photo Editing
  • Laser Cut Portraits
  • Herbal Tea Making
  • and so much more!

We’re building strong minds, bodies, and spirits together.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/25 1/1/36 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/08/26 - 12/03/26
Th - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Y Creator Club: Ages 9 - 14

Homewood-Brushton YMCA
9/21/26 - 12/2/26
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Y Creator Club: STEAM

This fall, Y Creator Club is all about turning imagination and creativity into works of art that capture student’s creative expression. Youth will explore our makerspace, learning various technologies, tools and processes to bring their ideas to life while building new friendships. Through hands-on making, creative problem-solving, and mentorship, youth will create interdisciplinary works of art that are capture their creative spirit.

Join us to build skills, spark ideas, and make your creations!

Snack and Dinner are provided; Ages 9-14

This free after school program is made possible by the generous contribution of Grable Foundation, The Heinz Endowments, and PPG Foundation. Thank you <3


Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/21/26 - 12/02/26
Mo,We - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Youth Open Studio: Ages 9-14

Homewood-Brushton YMCA
1/5/26 - 5/31/27
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Open Studio: Your Space to Create

Looking for a place to dive into your creative projects? Open Studio is a flexible, self-guided space where you can experiment with different materials, work on personal projects, or finish something you started in another club. Whether you’re painting, crafting, or building, Open Studio is here for you—just bring your ideas and get making!

Our space can support the following: cardboard crafting with glue guns, paper crafting, book making, drawing, painting, graphic design, coding, laser cutting, 3D printing, vinyl cutting, sticker making, button making, embroidery, hand sewing, stuffed animal making, herbal tea and spice blend making.
Please note, some student designed projects may require students to bring their own materials (like clothes they want to alter, specialty paints or canvases for paintings, specific electronics for specialty projects).
Snack included, Ages 9-14
This free after school program is made possible by the generous contribution of Grable Foundation, The Heinz Endowments, and JAMPART Foundation. Thank you <3

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/05/26 - 12/04/26
Fr - 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
 Session is Full
08/24/26 - 05/31/27
Fr - 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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