YMCA Virtual & Interactive Labs

Organization: YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

YMCA Virtual and Interactive Learning Labs adopt a developmentally appropriate approach to nurturing young people. This in-person program takes a Lab approach in limited class sizes and will provide the necessary environment to ensure that each student receives the appropriate support as they engage in virtual learning with their school. The YMCA Learning Labs incorporate character development as the framework for a successful, positive and healthy environment.


The Y’s primary concern is the health and safety of your child while they are in our care. Children will be expected to follow the requirements of local government policy in regards to wearing masks. Children two years and older are required to wear masks with the following exceptions:

While eating or drinking
Anyone who has a breathing problem or health issue that would put their health at risk by wearing a cloth face covering.
Anyone communicating with people who are hearing impaired for which the mouth needs to be visible.
When temporary removal of the face covering is needed to get medical or governmental services.
Masks and PPE will be worn by all staff and the Y will implement extensive cleaning procedures throughout the day. The Y will also be limiting contact between children in classrooms in addition to providing designated supply kits for each child.

In support of the virtual learning curriculum of the local school systems, each day the program will allow students to have guided instruction in the lab. This will allow them to continue their academic studies as assigned by their schools while they are away from the classroom, providing valuable consistency necessary to achieve each student’s learning goals. Students will work on their school’s assignments each day with the support of Y staff who will be there to help answer questions and provide guidance where needed.

Additionally, students will also be able to choose from a selection of the Y’s programs to help them develop socially, by participating in activities that are fun and stimulate their creativity. The Y is offering the following list of exciting Y Electives so children can choose activities that interest them throughout the day.
Service Category: Childcare Education
Service Eligibility: Youth (6-12)
Application: Visit this website and select your center to register: https://www.ymcadc.org/learninglabs/#1597350518575-7190bf4e-0db4
(202) 232-6700 (Voice) English

YMCA Alexandria
420 East Monroe Avenue Alexandria VA 22301

(703) 838-8085

YMCA Arlington
3400 North 13th St Arlington VA 22201

(703) 525-5420

YMCA Fairfax County Reston
12196 Sunset Hills Road Reston VA 20190

(703) 742-8800

YMCA Loudoun County Program Center
26B Fairfax Street SE Leesburg VA 20175

(703) 777-9622

YMCA Loudoun County Youth Development Center
624 West Church Road Sterling VA 20164

YMCA Ayrlawn Program Center
5650 Oakmont Avenue Bethesda MD 20817

(301) 530-8500

YMCA Prince George’s County
6600 Laurel Bowie Road Bowie MD 20715

(301) 262-4342

YMCA Silver Spring
9800 Hastings Drive Silver Spring MD 20901

(301) 585-2120

YMCA Anthony Bowen
1325 W Street, NW Washington DC 20009

(202) 232-6936

YMCA Calomiris Program Center
1906 Allison Street, NE Washington DC 20018

(202) 526-4233

YMCA Capital View Program Center
2118 Ridgecrest Court, SE Washington DC 20020

(202) 889-0643