Slapshot Summer Smash

Kick off summer at the YMCA with a free afternoon of fun featuring Hometown Hockey Star and Bayport High School alumni, Quinn Finley! Meet Quinn, take photos, get a signed trading card, and ask him questions about his journey to college hockey. Each child will receive a special giveaway, and the event will include indoor and outdoor games like puck shooting, relays, soccer ball shooting, cornhole, and more!

FREE event • Ages 6-12

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*Participants must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of event attendance.

Join us for a free community event filled with excitement and fun for all ages!

Activities include:

• Mischief & Magic: Balloon Twisters & Foam Cannon (6:00pm – 7:00pm)
• Odyssey Climbing Wall
• Petting Zoo
• Big Dump Trucks
• Recyclable Art Project
• Fossil Dig, Inflatables
• Gaga
• Yard Games

…and SO MUCH MORE!

Get ready for an exciting morning of swim, bike, and run at the West Side YMCA’s Kids Triathlon on Saturday, June 28, 2025! This fun and supportive event is designed for kids of all fitness levels. Children will receive a race bib to decorate and wear during the race, and every finisher will go home with a medal and a t-shirt. (Please note: t-shirts are guaranteed only for registrations received before June 1.)

The Kids Triathlon features two age divisions:
Mighty Mites (Ages 6 & Under): 20-yard swim (3’2″ deep, flotation devices allowed), 0.5-mile bike ride, 1/4-mile run.
Junior (Ages 12 & Under): 50-yard swim (5’6″ deep, flotation devices allowed), 1.5-mile bike ride, 0.5-mile run.

The course is designed with safety in mind and is subject to change based on weather or conditions. All proceeds from this event support the Y’s Annual Campaign, helping more kids and families access life-changing programs at the Y.

Join us for a day of encouragement, movement, and community at the West Side YMCA!