Late Night

Fun and Friends in a Safe Environment

LATE NIGHT welcomes all high school students Saturday nights at the YMCA. Funded through generous gifts to the Greater Wichita YMCA's Strong Community Campaign, LATE NIGHT is a Community Development initiative and a recognized adolescent program. Thanks to the support, ALL high school student can participate in Late Night – no YMCA membership required. If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact the Late Night Coordinator for more information.

LATE NIGHT brings local teens together after the YMCA closes to support socializing, physical activity, interactions with diverse people and perspectives. Late Night provides the opportunity to build positive, appropriate relationships with non-parent/guardian adults.

High school students will have FREE access to the fitness floor, basketball courts, and gymnastics center. Once a month the indoor pool will be available for open swim. Teens must bring their own swimwear and towels to enjoy the pool. Every Late Night offers a FREE dinner for participants to gather and eat with one another. The Greater Wichita YMCA offers a safe, supportive environment that keeps kids coming back. Dates Below.

IMPORTANT: The online form must be submitted by 3:00PM on the Friday BEFORE the Saturday Late Night event that the participant is wanting to attend.

Download & Print PDF Waiver Form Online Parent Consent/Waiver Form

2026 Late Night Dates

Saturday Late Nights in AUGUST 8PM-11PM

August 1st at Northwest – Open Swim / Triathlon (Climb/Cycle/Swim)
August 8th at Northwest – 3v3 Basketball
August 15th at Northwest – Brick Build
August 22nd at Northwest – Trivia Night
August 29th at Northwest – Ice Cream Bar

Saturday Late Nights in SEPTEMBER 8PM-11PM

September 5th at Northwest – Open Swim / Triathlon (Climb/Cycle/Swim)
September 12th at Northwest – 3v3 Basketball
September 19th at Northwest – Brick Build
September 26th at Northwest – Trivia Night

Saturday Late Nights in OCTOBER 8PM-11PM

October 3rd at Northwest – Open Swim / Triathlon (Climb/Cycle/Swim)
October 10th at Northwest – 3v3 Basketball
October 17th at Northwest – Brick Build
October 24th at Northwest – Trivia Night
October 31st at Northwest – Costume Party

Saturday Late Nights in NOVEMBER 8PM-11PM

November 7th at Northwest – Open Swim / Triathlon (Climb/Cycle/Swim)
November 14th at Northwest – 3v3 Basketball
November 21st at Northwest – Brick Build
November 28th at Northwest – Thanksgiving Feast

Saturday Late Nights in DECEMBER 8PM-11PM

December 5th at Northwest – Open Swim / Triathlon (Climb/Cycle/Swim)
December 12th at Northwest – 3v3 Basketball
December 19th at Northwest – Brick Build
NO LATE NIGHT DECEMBER 26th

FREE PROGRAM - REGISTRATION REQUIRED

While Greater Wichita YMCA membership is not required to participate, the following is:

Valid High School ID
Proper Attire
Completed/Signed Consent Form

An ID and signed consent form must be submitted/shown before teens will be allowed access, without exception.

LATE NIGHT POLICIES OVERVIEW

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DRESS CODE AND BELONGINGS

Athletic clothing and closed-toe shoes (sneakers are ideal) should be worn for participation in physical activities. Modest and appropriate swimsuits are mandatory for pool usage.
To ensure the safety of all participants, only clear bags will be allowed inside the facility. All permitted bags are subject to inspection upon entry. Prohibited items—including drugs, drug paraphernalia, and weapons will be confiscated, and law enforcement and/or parents or guardians will be notified as appropriate. Individuals arriving with non-clear bags will not be granted access to the program. All bags and purses will be secured according to the branch’s procedure. Please leave all valuables at home as the YMCA and Late Night staff are not responsible for lost or stolen items, checked in or not

ENTRY AND EXIT POLICIES

Teens must arrange and are solely responsible for their own transportation to/from each Late Night.
Participants may leave at any time but will NOT be re-admitted and MUST leave the premises immediately.
All activities will stop at designated closing time.
All teens must be picked up within 15 minutes of closing time.
Failure to observe entry and exit policies may result in temporary suspension from participation.
Ongoing issues with drop-off/pick-up times and other policies may lead to permanent barring from the program.

CHECK-IN

ALL participants must appropriately check-in for Late Night.
Members can enter using their access number (or by scanning their app).
Community participants can show their ID and verify they have a consent form on file.
FIRST TIME participants must provide a consent form PRIOR to admission to activities without exception

QUESTIONS?

Questions about our policies and enforcement?

Please contact Late Night host branch for more information

The Four R's of Late Night

The Greater Wichita YMCA welcomes all teens but enforces a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for any behavior that challenges the FOUR Rs and/or our commitment to a safe, positive environment and evening. This includes fighting or bullying as well as the violation of any other rules or policies see below. Any inappropriate activity or violations of any rules will result in an immediate, temporary suspension from the program. Repeated incidents may result in permanent barring from the program.

The FOUR Rs of Late Night are:

Respect for Yourself

Respect for the Staff

Respect for Each Other

Respect for the Facilities