The Gateway Region YMCA is excited to introduce the brand new Mobile Y!
The Mobile Y provides a unique opportunity for youth and communities who can't easily access our physical locations to still engage with all the YMCA has to offer. The Mobile Y will bring various FREE resources to teens and youth 18 and younger in St. Louis City.
At the Y, we believe that every youth and teen should have safe places they can go to connect with peers and trusted adults, while building new skills and furthering their development.
The Mobile Y is funded by the Office of Violence Prevention using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
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Contact Us
Requests for the Mobile Y should be placed two to four weeks out from your event so we can ensure staff availability. Note that submitting a request does not guarantee confirmation of your event. A Y staff person will reach out to you to solidify details and confirm event availability.
Get Social With Us
Features & Games
2 Nintendo Switches + 4 wireless controllers
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Nintendo Switch Sports
- New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe
- Kirby and The Forgotten Land
- Super Mario Bros Wonder
- Super Smash Bros Ultimate
3 Xbox Series X + 4 wireless controllers
- Mortal Kombat
- WWE 2K24
- NBA 2K24
- Minecraft
- MLB The Show 24
- Injustice 2
- Lego 2K Drive
2 PS5 + 4 wireless controllers (1 VR Station)
- Nickelodeon All Star Brawl
- Madden 24
- Street Fighter
- Gang Beasts
- Bluey The Video Game
- CTRL Nitro Fueled
FC 247 TVs (2 on the exterior)
3 Mobile DJ Units + School of Beats Curriculum for Training
Additional Activities
STEAM
- Sphero Programming Robot Balls
- Snap Circuits
- Construction Straws for Engineering
Recreational Hub
- Plenty of games including kickball, cornhole, card games, double dutch, large Jenga, large Connect 4, flag football, tug of war, baseball/softball, soccer, basketball
Connecting Community Members to Community Resources
- In partnership with the YMCA's Community Health Team, we refer those in need to various resources including Housing Assistance, Utility Assistance, Mental Health Care, and Food Access.
Check Out the Mobile Y in Action
Featured Events
Mobile Y Fridays with the Thomas Dunn Learning Center
More Upcoming Events
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| Event | Location | Date & Time | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| OVP Kickback | St. Mary's High School | November 16, 2-6 pm | Video Games, Community Health, DJ |
| Gateway Science Academy | South City YMCA | November 21, 3:15-6:30 pm | Video Games, Pick-Up Sports/Games, STEAM |
| Premiere Charter School | South City YMCA | November 25, 9 am - 1 pm | |
| South City Teen Night | Southwest Garden | November 30, 6-10 pm | |
| Community Toy Giveaway | O'Fallon Park Rec Complex | December 21, 10 am - 1 pm | Video Games |
| OVP Kickback | Julia Davis Library | December 21, 2-5 pm |
Esports
Get the game started with our competitive Esports leagues with beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels with games such as Super Smash Bros, Rocket League, and Fortnite.
Youth and Government (YAG)
YAG provides students the opportunity to experience the democratic process and develop the leadership skills needed to become citizens of a participatory society. Missouri YAG is for grades 7-12 each year. Illinois YAG is for grades 9-12 each year.
Y Achievers
The Gateway Region YMCA Achievers is a bi-state college readiness, career exploration, and life preparation program which provides students of color with the essential tools to pursue higher education, define life goals, and identify different career opportunities.
STEAM
In STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), youth are engaged in activities that nurture their curiosity, inspire creativity, and cultivate the engineering mindset.