Altitude Kids – Kids Art Class Summary

YWCA St. Paul partnered with Free Arts / Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Twin Cities to offer an Altitude Kids workshop on National STEAM Day. Attendees created a fun faux stained-glass art project inspired by Altitude. Altitude is a highly anticipated public art piece created by The Milligan Studios that will be displayed at YWCA St. Paul beginning December 7. Learn more about Altitude.

A diverse group of children sitting on the floor in a circle with an adult volunteer. One child is standing up and walking towards the camera in a bright red shirt.Two Black girls wearing fabric masks proudly hold up a craft that they've made.Two adult volunteers wearing fabric masks lean over a table while helping children complete their art projectthree children sitting side-by-side at a folding table while working on an art project. There are brightly colored pieces of paper covering the table.A white teen girl looks at the camera while holding up her craft projecta Black boy holds up his art project

Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities logoFree Arts leverages the power of mentoring by providing children with a safe place for artistic expression and self-discovery. Caring adult volunteers engage youth in art projects at partner sites throughout the Twin Cities. Through these supportive and consistent experiences, children are empowered to build trusting and positive relationships that can have a life-changing impact.

New Extended Hours Starting April 13!

Beginning Monday, April 13, the Health & Fitness Center will return to our 10:00 PM closing time Monday through Friday.

Weather Closure Notice - sunday, march 14

For the safety of our members and staff, YWCA St. Paul will be closed on Sunday, March 14 due to the statewide winter storm warning and potentially hazardous travel conditions.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize everyone’s safety during the severe weather.

We will continue to monitor conditions and share updates if needed. Please stay safe and warm.

Severe Weather Alert!

Due to severe weather conditions in our area, we have adjusted our operating hours to prioritize the safety of our members, staff, parents, and program participants.
Updated Hours:
  • Thursday, January 22: Gym closes early at 7:00 PM
  • Friday, January 23: Closed all day
  • Saturday, January 24: Reopens at 12:00 PM
Please stay safe and check back for updates as conditions evolve. Thank you for your understanding.