Youth Programs

At the YMCA we help develop the whole child— in Spirit, Mind and Body. We offer an outstanding variety of programs designed to encourage children to grow to their full potential by exposing them to sports, arts and crafts, music, and much more. By learning about themselves and others, they learn vital life skills and avenues of expression that they might have otherwise overlooked. Help your child reach their full potential by participating in some of the many classes at the YMCA.

  • Flag Football
  • Cheerleading
  • Karate
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Microsports
The YMCA is committed to providing programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. If you and
your family need financial assistance in paying fees for YMCA programs or membership, just ask! Download
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Child Awareness & Safety Course
Days: Sat
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Dates: 10/11/08-10/11/08
  American Safety and Health Institute's Child and Babysitting Safety Course. This course will teach the responsibilities of the sitter, starting your business, feeding and diapering, accident prevention and basic emergency and First Aid.

$55 Members
$75 Potential Members
Backpack and manual included in course fee.
Registration Required. Members: 8/1/08-10/10/08. Non-Members: 8/1/08-10/10/08. Register Online.
Child Awareness & Safety Course
Days: Sat
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Dates: 11/8/08-11/8/08
  American Safety and Health Institute's Child and Babysitting Safety Course. This course will teach the responsibilities of the sitter, starting your business, feeding and diapering, accident prevention and basic emergency and First Aid.

$55 Members
$75 Potential Members
Backpack and manual included in course fee.
Registration Required. Members: 9/15/08-11/7/08. Non-Members: 9/15/08-11/7/08. Register Online.
DDR Dance Party in the Interactive Zone
Days: Wed
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  Show off your fancy footwork with Dance Dance Revolution every Wednesday from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Tournaments are held once a month.
Guitar Hero III Open Jam
Days: Mon
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  Middle Schoolers and older ... compete with friends to see who will be the ultimate legend of rock! Tournaments once a month.

FREE!
7:00 - 9:00 pm in the Lounge every Monday.
Home School P.E. for Kindergarten through 3rd Grade
Days: Tues, Thurs
Time: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Dates: 9/16/08-10/23/08
  Physical education is a necessary component of the total school curriculum! The mission of YMCA Home School Physical Education is to safely and enthusiastically deliver an instructional program while providing a variety of developmentally appropriate physical activities. Our goal is that all students will acquire physical fitness, improve motor skills, positive attitudes and knowledge for a lifetime of health and fitness.

For Kindergarten - 3rd Graders
$60 Members
$80 Potential Members
Registration Required. Members: 8/25/08-9/18/08. Non-Members: 8/25/08-9/18/08. Register Online.
Interactive Zone
Days: Sat
Time: 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
 
Interactive Zone
Days: Sun
Time: 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm
 
Interactive Zone
Days: Weekdays
Time: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
 
Karate: Ages 9 - 12 ADVANCED
Days: Sun
Time: 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
  The Advanced Karate program is designed to teach discipline, control, health and confidence, building upon the Beginners' Class.

Requirement: Participants must pass beginning level karate class.
Sessions run monthly. Register two weeks prior to session start date.
$40 Member
$70 Potential member
Karate: Ages 9 - 12 BEGINNERS
Days: Sun
Time: 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
  The Beginning Karate program is designed to teach discipline, control, health and confidence.

Sessions run monthly. Register two weeks prior to session start date.
$40 Member
$70 Potential member
Karate: Ages 5 - 8 ADVANCED
Days: Sun
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  The Advanced Karate program is designed to teach discipline, control, health and confidence, building upon the Beginners' Class.

Requirement: Participants must pass beginning level karate class.
Sessions run monthly. Register two weeks prior to session start date.

$40 Member
$70 Potential member
Karate: Ages 5 - 8 BEGINNERS
Days: Sun
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  The Beginning Karate program is designed to teach discipline, control, health and confidence.

Sessions run monthly. Register two weeks prior to session start date.
$40 Member
$70 Potential member
KidFit
Days: Tues
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  Interactive, fun games for ages toddler and older in the Gym with lots of fun physical activity.

Children may be signed into PlayZone before class - just let the Child Care staff know that you want your child to participate in KidFit class.
KidFit for 3 - 8 year olds
Days: Wed
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  Interactive fun games in the Group Exercise Room with lots of physical activity. For kids 3 - 8. Children may be signed into PlayZone before class - just let the Child Care staff know that you want your child to participate in KidFit class.
Li'l Dribblers
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 10:45 am - 11:30 am
Dates: 9/15/08-10/22/08
  Li'l Dribblers, for ages 3 & 4, is an exciting introduction to a variety of sports including basketball, soccer, hockey, T-ball and flag football. The focus is on skill development, character and team building, but most of all FUN!
Members only $40
Registration Required. Members: 9/2/08-9/17/08. Register Online.
Ping-Pong night in the Interactive Zone
Days: Thurs
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  Extra room for ping-pong games every Thursday with tournaments once a month.
TweenFit
Days: Wed, Fri
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Dates: 11/5/08-12/19/08
  Boys and girls, ages 10 -12, learn age-appropriate strength training techniques with a Personal Trainer. Your child can build muscle strength using free weights, weight machines, resistance bands and his or her own body weight.

Classes will meet Wednesdays and Fridays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. Registration is required. Class size will be limited to 6.
$120 for members only.
Registration Required. Members: 10/13/08-11/5/08. Register Online.
Wii night in the Interactive Zone
Days: Mon, Tues
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  Compete with friends every Monday and Tuesday night on some of the most popular interactive games on the Nintendo Wii game system. Tournaments once a month.
Youth Winter Basketball
Days: Weekdays, Sat
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Dates: 12/1/08-2/14/09
  Players will be assigned to teams by groups of pre-K (age 4) and kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade, or 3rd and 4th grade. Practices are held once a week Monday through Thursday, with one game a week on either Friday or Saturday.

Every child plays at least half the game, with the emphasis placed on learning the skills and rules, not on winning or losing.

$65 Members
$85 Potential Members
Registration Required. Members: 10/1/08-12/1/08. Non-Members: 11/1/08-12/1/08. Register Online.

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