Join Kids Night Out for fun, games, and more at the Pearl Street Family YMCA! This monthly event is the perfect opportunity for children ages 6-10 to enjoy a safe and entertaining evening. Participants take part in group games, make new friends, create crafts, and snack on delicious treats. Kids Night Out is co-run by local teens in the Y’s Teen Leadership Development program so by attending, you're not only guaranteed a great time, but you'll also be supporting our local youth development.
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Kids Night Out Teen Leaders bring fun and excitement to each KNO all while earning “Y-Bucks” that may be used toward the Teen Leadership Development programs you are involved in!
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You can register in one of two ways. Either on our website at www.ymcapkc.org or in person at membership. Both the online and in person registration closes at 7pm the Thursday before each KNO.
You do not need to be a member for your child to participate in Kids Night Out. If you are currently not a Y member, the fee will be slightly higher.
No it doesn’t. Kids Night Out is a fundraiser for the teens of the YMCA who are a part of the Teen Leadership Development programs.
We are excited that you want to sign your child up, however since Kids Night Out is a fundraiser for the teens who are a part of our Teen Leadership Development programs, unfortunately staff discounts would not apply.
Unfortunately we are not able to take DSHS since this is not a licensed child care program.
Drop off time is between 5:30-6pm. Pick up time is between 10:00-10:15pm. If you need to pick up earlier, please indicate the time on the sign in sheet and we will make sure they are ready for you.
Yes. If someone else is dropping off your child, please let them know they have to come into the Y and sign in.
During check in please let us know and we will make sure that your child is ready to go at the time indicated.
You will need to indicate that on the Jotform that will be sent after registering for Kids Night Out or when you drop your child off. All people you authorize to pick up your child, including yourself and spouse, should be listed on the Jotform. We do check 100% of all ID’s of those individuals picking up from KNO, so please let those who will be picking up your child that we will be asking and checking that against the authorized list. If someone does come to pick up your child and they are not listed, we will call you to get verbal authorization to ensure the safety of your child. All persons picking up your child must be 18 years of age or older.
There is a YMCA staff person supervising Kids Night Out for the entirety of the event and the remaining supervision is made up of our teens who are participants in our Teen Leadership Development program. All the teens have gone through a training that includes: Child Abuse Prevention Training, Behavior Management, Building Rapport, and Positive Praise.
We do our best to maintain a one to five ratio for Kids Night Out. We have 10 kids for every two teen leaders per group and anywhere from two-three groups per unit. Within each unit there is a teen unit leader who provides additional support to the teen group leaders. Along with the teens, we do have a YMCA staff person onsite until all the youth have left for the night.
The kids are divided up by age. Traditionally youth 6-8 year-olds are in the youngest unit and 8-10 year-olds are in the oldest unit. This is dependent on the age ranges of the youth registered.
If your child and their friend are within two years of age then we will do our best to place them in the same group. After you register your child online or in person, you will be sent a Jotform link where you can add in that request.
Dress your child in athletic apparel that allows them to fully participate in KNO activities. Do not send electronic equipment, toys, snacks (unless your child has severe food allergies), money, or any valuables. We are not responsible for any of these items if they become lost, broken or stolen. Items left behind will be held at the Welcome Center for one week.
If your child is taking any medications, please make sure that they take them prior to attending Kids Night Out. We will not be administering any medications. If your child requires an EpiPen, please place your child’s name on it and leave it with YMCA staff upon check in. It will be returned upon check out. Please note that staff are unable to administer the EpiPen if needed, but is available to assist.
If your child is unable to attend a Kids Night Out we will offer you a different month and just transfer your child to that month. Since Kids Night Out is a fundraiser, refunds will not be available.
Activities may include organized games in the gym, arts/crafts and a light snack. They will travel around the YMCA participating in these activities with their group/unit. After the last rotation, all the units will come together for a special event, which is an all KNO group activity.
Every once in a while we will have a special dress up theme for the night to help make the night that much more exciting for everyone. If there is a theme, we will do our best to notify past participants via email.
We do a light snack and try to steer away from foods that are high in sugar. Traditionally we will do pre-packaged items from veggies/fruit, juice, cheese sticks, fruit snacks, pretzels, popcorn etc. Please make sure that your child has dinner before coming to Kids Night Out since we only serve light snacks.
Just note them on the Jotform and we will do our best to accommodate them. If your child needs special snacks, you may send them with your child and leave them at check in. We will make sure the snacks are available to your child when it is time.
Feel free to ask us how your child did during KNO. We are more than willing to share. If your child did struggle we will do our best to connect with you prior to you leaving the building.