Free Food & Fun
In partnership with United Way, King County Housing Authority, and the City of Algona, the Y goes beyond facility walls to bring enriching after-school programing to your local community. From our styled refrigerator van, Y on the Fly brings healthy meals, enriching activities, and accessible sports and movement to kids and teens ages 18 years and younger, all for free!
What to Expect
Healthy Snacks & Meals
Every child is served a healthy meal which consists of a fruit, vegetable, grain, milk and protein. Kids and teens will enjoy their meal in relationship with volunteers and other participants under safe, Y trained supervision.
Enrichment Activities
The Y is committed to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) focused learning as well as emphasizing social-emotional learning for holistic youth development. Activities brought on site will not only be educationally enriching but are committed to fostering community engagement between kids, teens, and families of all ages.
Sports & Movement
Following HEPA (Healthy Eating and Physical Activity) standards, it is recommended that children have 60 minutes of play each day. Our expert staff will lead fun group games and movement challenges so every kid is actively having fun.
Locations
Find our Y on the Fly van with free family activities, food, and fun in your neighborhood!
Algona
Address
200 Washington Blvd, Algona
Day & Time
Monday & Thursday
3:15 - 4:45 pm
Auburn Square
Address
3740 H St NE, Auburn
Day & Time
Monday & Thursday
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Greenbridge
Two Addresses
- Eastbridge Playground | 9980 3rd Ln SW, Seattle
- Greenbridge W4 Playground | 9845 9th Pl SW, Seattle
Day & Time
Wednesday
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Riverton Terrace
Address
14440 41st Ave S, Tukwila
Day & Time
Tuesday & Friday
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I bring Y on the Fly to my community?
Feel free to speak with any of our staff our volunteers, email us at abrault@seattleymca.org, or give us a call at (206) 451-2650
Can I support this program through a donation, either in-kind or monetarily?
Yes, this program is offered free to our communities and donations are needed to continue to provide these services. Please email Trinity Torres at ttorres@seattleymca.org for any in-kind donations.
Who can participate in Y on the Fly?
Any kids or teens, ages 5 to 18 years are invited to participate in Y on the Fly in their community. For kids under 5, we ask that a parent or guardian is present with them.
Y on the Fly is a drop-in program. Kids and teens can come and go as they please. We are not able to walk kids home.
Do I need to be a Y member to participate in this program?
No, a Y membership is not needed. This program is open and free for kids and teens!
Does Y on the Fly partner with any other local organizations?
We do! As the Y collaborates with other community organizations, opportunities arise to bring additional goods and services to our partner properties.
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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
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