Youth & Teens
The following classes and activities are oriented specifically for youth and teens, aged 5-18.
AQUATICS
Come learn everything aquatic! YMCA swim lessons are progressive and perfect for children to learn water skills. Participants enhance their skills in each of the following areas: stroke development, safety, rescue skills, water sports and games, and personal growth. Lesson groups are determined by the swimmer’s current ability. Click here for schedule: Yth1 5.09
Polliwog I
For children 6 and up who have not had swim lessons before. Participants may be fearful of water and cannot tread water or float independently, but can walk away from the wall and return. Your child will learn front, back and side swimming in this beginner level. Click here for schedule: Yth1 5.09
Polliwog II
For children 6 and up who have progressed through YMCA swim lessons. Your child will learn front, back and side swimming in this level. Click here for schedule: Yth1 5.09
Extra Special Polliwog I & II
One instructor per three children means more practice time and personal attention per child. Click here for schedule: Yth1 5.09
Guppy
Participant is able to swim one length of the pool comfortably on their front and back. At this level, they begin to swim longer distances and are introduced to rhythmic breathing and treading water. Click here for schedule: Yth1 5.09
Extra Special Guppy
One instructor per three children means more practice time and personal attention per child. Click here for schedule: Yth1 5.09
Minnow
Participant is able to swim two lengths of the pool using the front crawl with good and consistant rotary breathing. The progression continues with breaststroke, sidestroke, back crawl and diving. Click here for schedule: Yth1 5.09
Extra Special Minnow
One instructor per three children means more practice time and personal attention per child. Click here for schedule: Yth1 5.09
Fish
Participant is able to complete a four-length endurance swim without rest and can perform good breaststroke. The emphasis at this level is on increasing endurance and refining front crawl, back crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke. The diving progression continues. Click here for schedule: Yth1 5.09
Flying Fish/Shark
Participant is able to complete a six pool-length endurance swim without rest, perform a good butterfly stroke and a flip turn. Click here for schedule: Yth1 5.09
Stroke Development Clinic - Improve your swimming!
Refining strokes, starts, turns and techniques for competitive swimming is the
objective of this class. Participants must be comfortable with butterfly, back crawl, breaststroke, front crawl and sidestroke. Click here for schedule: Yth1 5.09
GuardStart
Lifeguards Tomorrow program from the American Red Cross. All participants should have successfully passed the YMCA Fish level or the Red Cross level 5. You will learn rescue skills, responsibilities, fitness, and leadership needed to take the next step to lifeguard training. A pretest will be given at the start of the first class. Those that complete the course will be certified in Guardstart. Swimsuits required. Click here for schedule: Yth1 5.09
Private Swim Lessons
Private swim lessons are available in a package of five 30-minute lessons.
Free Swimming Evaluation
Uncertain of your child’s ability? He/she can be evaluated by our aquatic staff. Please make an appointment by calling 797-3945, ext. 256.
AQUATIC WELLNESS
Join our nationally recognized water fitness team for fun and exercise in the pools. Water exercise reduces stress on the joints, strengthens and tones muscles, reduces muscle soreness, enhances circulation, and promotes flexibility. Swimming skills are not required. Classes are open to adults and youth 14 and up. Flotation belts for deep water classes may be purchased at the North Entrance.
Deep Water Exercise
A no-impact workout in deep water using flotation belts and other equipment. The balanced workout includes warm-up, aerobic, cool-down, strength and toning, and flexibility stretching. Intensity is easily adjusted for all levels of fitness. Participants must be comfortable in deep water and provide their own flotation belt. Click here for schedule: Yth1 5.09
High-Energy Water Workout
Complete water fitness class using a variety of exercises and equipment. Activities
include dance, calisthenics, walking, and kicking. Intensity and impact can be varied on an individual basis. Each class consists of warm-up, aerobic, cool-down, muscle toning and flexibility segments. Click here for schedule: Yth1 5.09
AQUATIC THERAPEUTIC
Slow & Easy
(Arthritis Foundation Program)
Low-impact exercises designed for people with limited joint motion, strength or cardiorespiratory function. Click here for schedule: Yth1 5.09
SPORTS
Little Chippers Golf
Participants will learn golf fundamentals such as set up, alignment, grip, stance and swing. Fees include balls and equipment used during lessons. (Maximum of seven participants per class.)Click here for schedule: Yth1 5.09
First Tee Golf
The First Tee is a program designed to give youth a place to learn and play golf. Beyond introducing them to the game, the program aims to provide participants with an opportunity to acquire skills that will help them lead productive and satisfying lives. Skills such as self-contol, goal setting and dealing with challenges are valuable in playing the game of golf, and they can also enhance every facet of a young person’s life. Fees include classroom materials and equipment used during the program. (max 12 participants per class) Click here for schedule: Yth1 5.09
Golf Lessons and Club Fittings
Golf lessons are offered at the YMCA Golf Development Center through two
certified instructors. Individual and group instruction is available. Instructors use the latest technology to analyze your swing. Justin Stotts specializes in individual, intermediate lessons. Kevin Bohach specializes in group, beginner lessons.
Tae Kwon Do
A martial art that has no equal in the field for power or technique, it’s the “Art of Kicking and Punching.” The program offers self-confidence, self-discipline, self-
defence and physical fitness for children and adults. Click here for schedule: Yth1 5.09
Flag Football
Children are placed on teams that practice once per week and play games on Sundays. Certificates and
medals are included in the fees. Every child gets the same amount of playing time! A mouth guard is required to participate.
Dodgeball League
An exciting game for girls and boys in grades 3rd through 6th. Dodgeball is a game of speed and agility that also requires skill and strategy. We will play a variety of versions including jailball, warlords, king of the castle, and divide and conquer. This program is designed to be energizing and challenging while emphasizing fun, fitness, teamwork and the positive values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Coach-Pitch Baseball League
Volunteer coaches will teach players fundamentals of baseball while also teaching the character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Kids will need to bring their own baseball glove. This is a great program for families looking to provide their children with their first experience in organized sports!
TUMBLING & DANCE
Tumbling
Participants will focus on tumbling skills that will improve balance, space/body awareness, coordination and confidence. Participants are challenged based on their level of ability, maturity and motivation. This program prepares youth for
other forms of sport and dance, great to keep your child fit and flexible! Click here for schedule: Yth1 5.09
Tumbling Evaluation
If you are not sure what tumbling level your child should be in, schedule a free evaluation. Contact Jesse Ricke at 797-3945, ext. 256.
Football Cheerleading
Share your spirit! This introductory class will expose your child to the basics of cheerleading. Participants practice cheers, chants and jumps with an emphasis on teamwork. Cheerleaders will share their spirit while cheering for YMCA Flag Football Teams. Click here for schedule: Yth1 5.09
YOUTH WELLNESS/FITNESS
nrgZone Virtual Gym
Visit the nrgZone for a great workout while having lots of fun! Try Dance, Dance Revolution, the Arena, Sportswall, Trazer or Kilowatt for interactive, video game inspired fun. Bring your friends and compete for high score!
Youth Strength Development
Learn the principles of developing strength as you are guided through this Cybex orientation taught by one of our personal trainers. Students will learn proper lifting technique and gym etiquette. Class meets twice.
Belly Dancing
The graceful hip drops, rolls and pivots in this dance form utilize muscle groups in the abdomen, pelvis, trunk, spine and neck, and work with the body instead of against it. It improves posture and muscle tone, flexibility, weight loss and is a great stress-reducer. Not to mention, it is a lot of fun! Now offering beginner classes. Click here for schedule: Yth2 5.09
Hatha Yoga
Ease muscle strain, promote physical strength and vitality, revitalize mental capacities and balance your emotional state of being. It is recommended that you bring a towel, small blanket or mat for floor exercises. No drop-ins. Click here for schedule: Yth2 5.09
Yoga on the Lawn
Stress relieving yoga practiced outside! Bring a mat or towel and an appreciation for nature. This basic yoga class will include strength, stretching, balance and core work. Click here for schedule: Yth2 5.09
Gentle Yoga
Yoga keeps you limber, tones your muscles, improves your balance and circulation. This gentle class is great for beginners, prenatal, postnatal or anyone looking to increase flexibility, body awareness and posture. Click here for schedule: Yth2 5.09
Boot Camp
Are you ready for a challenge? Will it be hard? Yes, but not impossible. Will you be able to keep up? Absolutely! Everyone has to start somewhere. We guarantee you will be in
better shape when you are done than when you started. Bring workout mat or towel and running shoes. Classes are held outside so be prepared for the weather. Click here for schedule: Yth2 5.09
Power Pilates
Pilates-based exercises for core strength using various props to challenge core muscles in multi-level planes. Classes may employ hand weights, bands, stability balls and balance balls. Click here for schedule: Yth2 5.09
Unlimited Cycling!
Choose any or all classes to ride, one fee covers them all. Contact the Wellness Center desk to reserve a bike for the classes you wish to attend. Click here for schedule: Yth2 5.09
Wellness Teen Training
Want to workout in the weight room, but not sure how to start? Let our Wellness Coaches lead you through well-planned, one-on-one, muscle-specific trainings that will guide you to your desired results. Choose the day and time that works best for you - 45 minute sessions for 7 weeks. You’ll have an active part in developing your own
program with our help. How great is that?! Click here for schedule: Yth2 5.09
Zumba
Zumba combines high energy, motivating music with unique moves that allow participants to dance away their worries. Zumba is great for the body and for the mind. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music and dance themes. Click here for schedule: Yth2 5.09
Cardio Kickboxing
Kick your workouts into high gear! This fun and motivating class will burn calories and get your heart pumping. Click here for schedule: Yth2 5.09
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Body Sculpt
Burn calories and boost metabolism with this class that works specifically on muscular strength development from head to toe. Use of handweights and other resistance methods will help isolate and strengthen all major muscle groups. Click here for schedule: Yth2 5.09
Studio Pump
This is a barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls. Great music, awesome instructors and your choice of weight inspire you to get the results you want. Click here for schedule: Yth2 5.09
Cardio Sculpt
Meet all of your fitness goals. Beginner and advanced participants will burn fat and firm up problem areas. Classes consist of approximately 30 minutes of cardio-vascular workout plus muscular toning and flexibility. {Cardio Blast includes cardio portions only. Saturday class is 75-minutes with longer cardio and strength segments.} Click here for schedule: Yth2 5.09
Stepin’ Up High-Intensity
Experience the intensity of stepping with weights and high-intensity strength training. Click here for schedule: Click here for schedule: Yth2 5.09