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Supporting young people and families in Johnson County and surrounding areas since 1970. Nurturing the potential for all youth to

08/10/2026

TOMORROW! A free show at The Close House!! All proceeds benefit UAY Youth Center.

This show features multiple talented bands coming together to create opportunities for local youth. 🎸 🤘

Let's join them in support of the next generations of creators, artists, and musicians.

📆 Friday, October 9
⏰ Doors open @ 6pm
📍 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City

Come for the music, stay for the mission.

01/10/2026

HallowTeen Mystery Night will be at the Ashton House, Friday October 15th! Join us for a night of secrets, surprises, and solving! 🔎👀

Can you crack the case?? Come find out! 🫆

No fee, registration required!

https://www.icgov.org/government/departments-and-divisions/parks-and-recreation/recreation

24/09/2026

The countdown is on (3 days to be exact)!🎉 Get Outside returns this Sunday, and it's packed with free outdoor fun.

Iowa City Parks and Rec will be offering activities like archery, s’mores, volleyball, fishing, and more… but we can’t do it alone! We’re so grateful to our amazing partners helping make this event a hit:

⭐️Sky diving demo at 12 P. M.from Skydive Iowa
⭐️Raptor meet and greet at 1 P. M. with Raptology
⭐️Disc Golf with Iowa River Disc Golf Club
⭐️Bike and helmet decorating and 11 A. M. youth group ride (bring your own bike) with Iowa City Bike Library
⭐️Bike maintenance, helmet checks, and 11 A. M. group ride to the Icehouse Trail (bring your own bike) with World of Bikes!
⭐️Strider bikes course with Bicyclists of Iowa City
⭐️Knot tying, mock camp, and pack a pack with United Action for Youth
⭐️Plein air painting with The Artifactory
⭐️Reptile meet and greet with Johnson County Conservation
⭐️Garlic processing and nature craft with Grow: Johnson County
⭐️Rock climbing with HH Fun Rides
⭐️Prairie seed harvest with The Pollinator Partnership
⭐️Diving equipment and activity with Diventures in North Liberty
⭐️and more!

We can't wait to see you there!

📅 Sunday, September 28
⏰ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
📍 City Park

18/09/2026

We’re excited for Farm Cycle 4 Youth THIS WEEKEND, Sunday Sept. 20th!!!

Join us for a bike ride and after party with lots in between! Choose your ride when you register and you’ll get to tour local farms, food, and ferments benefiting Johnson County youth through bikelibrarian and UAY!

Register and find more details at: www.unitedactionforyouth.org/fc4y

We can’t wait!! 🚲🦙🍎🥕

14/09/2026

It is almost that time of year!! 🎃👻🧐🔎🍽🚑💉

Mark your calendars for October 24th to attend a medical themed Murder Mystery Dinner Party with Boulware LC to support UAY and local youth and families!

📆 Saturday, October 24th
⏰ 7-9PM
📍First Avenue Club

Enjoy raffle prizes, games, trivia... and MORE!

🎟 Get your tickets here: http://commerce.cashnet.com/ccom05

11/09/2026

Sign up to volunteer at Farm Cycle 4 Youth! Help us prepare for the bike ride, activities during the event, and clean up! It takes a village and we thank you in advance!!

Sign up to volunteer here: (or scan the QR code) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tEIVp8AKCh8eXoEuY2VegdG0CAmffoemiiFam0_QJ-Y/edit?pli=1&gid=0 =0

Dates for volunteering inlcude:
Wednesday, 9/16
Friday, 9/18
Saturday, 9/19
Sunday, 9/20 (Event Day!)

Farm Cycle 4 Youth is a collaborative bike ride to support youth and families in our community. If you'd like to participate in the bike ride itself, there's still plenty of time to register at: https://www.unitedactionforyouth.org/fc4y

04/09/2026

UAY's Crisis, Advocacy, & Mediation Program is facing some devastating changes, starting October 1st.

We are currently working hard to create solutions to fill this gap and to continue being here to help youth navigate crises and create pathways toward safety and stability.

Please join us in supporting local youth and their families during this time. Spread the word by sharing this post and/or make a contribution at unitedactonforyouth.org/donate 💙

01/09/2026

As the new school year has started, the Youth Center schedule has been updated!

Join us later today for Pride Group at the Youth Center from 5-7! 🌈
We'll also be at Ranshaw House in North Liberty today for drop-in Art & Music Programs from 4-7pm! 🏠

Save these schedules for later so you can join UAY for Saturday Art Workshops, Open Jam Room, and Hangout!! 🎨🎸🧩

Reach out to Kylie to schedule an appointment for the Recording Studio or stop by during Hangout hours for Studio B! 🎶

All programming is FREE for local junior high and high school students!

Address

1700 S First Avenue Suite 14/355 Iowa Ave

52240

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00

Website

http://www.unitedactionforyouth.org/

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