Youth & Teens
Class descriptions for Winter/Spring 2010. 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.
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.
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: Youth Teen Classes
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: Youth Teen Classes
Extra Special Polliwog I & II
One instructor per three children means more practice time and personal attention per child. Click here for schedule: Youth Teen Classes
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: Youth Teen Classes
Extra Special Guppy
One instructor per three children means more practice time and personal attention per child. Click here for schedule: Youth Teen Classes
Minnow
Participant is able to swim two lengths of the pool using the front crawl with good and consistent rotary breathing. The progression continues with breaststroke, sidestroke, back crawl and diving. Click here for schedule: Youth Teen Classes
Extra Special Minnow
One instructor per three children means more practice time and personal attention per child. Click here for schedule: Youth Teen Classes
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: Youth Teen Classes
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: Youth Teen Classes
Advanced Stroke Techniques
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: Youth Teen Classes
Lifeguard Class
American Lifeguard Training Course will teach the students responsibility, decision making, first aid, safety, CPR and rescue skills. Requirements are they must be 15 years old before the final session and pass a test consisting of swimming 300 yards plus retrieving a 10 pound brick in the deep end. After successfully completing the course, students will receive a three-year Lifeguard/First Aid certification and a one-year CPR/AED for Lifeguards certification. Contact Colleen Hansen at 797-3945 with any questions. Click here for schedule: Youth Teen Classes
Private Swim Lessons
Private swim lessons are available in a package of five 30-minute lessons. Fee: $110 Members / $220 Community
for five lessons. Call 797-3945 ext 256 to schedule.
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. This 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: Youth Teen Classes
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: Youth Teen Classes
Slow & Easy
(Arthritis Foundation Program)
Low-impact exercises designed for people with limited cardiorespiratory function, joint motion or strength.
Click here for schedule: Youth Teen Classes
SPORTS
Rookies Basketball
A Youth Super Sports Program which emphasizes basic skills, rules, YMCA values, teamwork and having fun with basketball! Players will learn how to play the game from volunteer coaches in a non competitive environment. Participants are placed on teams according to gender, age and school. All teams entering the league must be approved by the Sports Director. Certificate and medal are included in the fee. Participants must purchase a reusable YMCA jersey, good for all sports $4.
Winners Basketball
We continue to work on basketball fundamentals and teamwork skills at the second level of our Youth Super Sports Program. YMCA values are taught and play an important role in our youth sports philosophy. Players will learn how to play the game from volunteer coaches in a non-competitive environment. Participants are placed on teams according to gender, age and school. All teams entering the league must be approved by the Sports Director. Certificate and medal are included in the fee. Participants must purchase a reusable YMCA jersey, good for all sports $4.
Champions Basketball
We will provide an opportunity for participants to demonstrate personal achievement through basketball. With the final level of our Youth Super Sports Program, players will learn to compete in a positive environment and utilize YMCA values in the process. Volunteer coaches take players to the next level of play. Participants are placed on teams according to gender, age and school. All teams entering the league must be approved by the Sports Director. Certificate and medal are included in the fee. Participants must purchase a reusable YMCA jersey, good for all sports $4.
Basketball Camp
Another fun program over the holiday break from the YMCA! Your child will brush up skills for the upcoming sessions of YMCA youth basketball. We will teach the fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on character development, sportsmanship and teamwork. We offer a non-competitive environment by using games, drills and activities that are both challenging and fun.
YMCA Youth Volleyball
Our volleyball program will help your child develop the techniques and skills to play the game. We use a variety of drills, challenges and games to improve ability and build character, sportsmanship and teamwork.
Age: 6-12 yrs.
Volleyball Camp
Looking for a fun way to spend your holiday break? Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of volleyball to prepare them for junior high league play or just to have fun! The clinic will consist of drills, games, skills contest and much more!
Indoor Soccer
Our soccer program will help your child develop the techniques and skills to play the game. We use a variety of drills, challenges and games to improve ability and build character, sportsmanship and teamwork.
Tae Kwon Do
A martial art that has no equal in the field for power or techniques, it’s the “Art of Kicking and Punching.” The program offers self-confidence, self-defense and physical fitness for children and adults. Click here for schedule: Youth Teen Classes
YMCA Floor Hockey
This program emphasizes teamwork, building self confidence and having fun. We teach the fundamentals of floor hockey through various drills and games to develop positive, skills, attitude and character. Groups will be divided intoappropriate ages and skill levels.
Spring Flag Football
Children are placed on teams that practice once per week and play games on Thursday evenings. Volunteer coaches will teach football skills along with character development, teamwork and sportsmanship. Every child will receive equal playing time and a mouthguard is required to participate.
Youth Track & Field
Your child will join our squad and learn skills and rules of track & field. They will have the option to participate in any or all of the events including short and long distance running, softball throw and long jump. We will have evening practices with meets scheduled on Saturday mornings.
First Tee Golf Lessons
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-control, goal setting and dealing with challenges are valuable in 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)
Chippers Golf Lessons
Participants will learn golf fundamentals such as set-up, alignment, grip, stance and swing. Instructors will teach through demopnstration. Fees include balls and equipment duringthe lesson. (max 8 participants per class)
RHYTHM & MOVEMENT
Basketball 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 Basketball Teams.
Tumbling
Our skill level progressive tumbling program will challenge participants that are beginners through advanced levels. Participants will improve strength, flexibility and confidence. Click here for schedule: Youth Teen Classes
YOUTH WELLNESS
nrgZone Virtual Gym
Visit the nrgZone for an interactive, video gam inspired workout! Challenge your friends to Dance, Dance Revolution, Sportswall and more.
Schedule: M/W/F 3:00 pm-7:30 pm;
TU/TH 3:00 pm-5:00 pm;
SA 11:30 am-5:00 pm;
SU 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
New! Yoga Kids
Yoga promotes concentration, self-discipline and develops inner strength and clarity. Yoga for kids will help develop flexibility, strength, stamina, agility, balance, coordination and cardiovascular fitness. A great class to help your child relax and learn to manage stress and anxiety. Click here for schedule: Youth Teen Classes
Zumba
Zumba combines high energy, motivating music with unique moves that allow participants to dance away their worries. A fusion of Latin and international music and dance themes, Zumba is great for the body and for the mind. Click here for schedule: Youth Teen Classes
Belly Dancing
The graceful hip drops, rolls and pivots in this dance form utilize muscle groups in the abdomen, pelvis, trunk, spine and neck. It improves posture, muscle tone, flexibility, weight loss and is a great stress reducer. And its lots of fun! Click here for schedule: Youth Teen Classes
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: Youth Teen Classes
Beginning Cycling
Build your cycling confidence and endurance with these 45-minute classes. Learn personal bike set-up, form and technique with longer lead-ins and build-ups to various challenges. And did we mention the great music? Click here for schedule: Youth Teen Classes
Youth Triathlon Training
Youth ages 7 to 14 will learn triathlon basics. We will cover swimming, biking and running topics and provide an opportunity to bring it all together. Click here for schedule: Youth Teen Classes
Cardio Kickboxing
Kick your workout into higher gear! This fun and motivating class will burn calories and get your heart pumping. Click here for schedule: Youth Teen Classes
Les Mills BodyJam®
BodyJam® is a dance workout designed around repetition - all you need is basic rhythm and coordination and a love of dance. You’ll get hooked on the emotional high that comes from BodyJam® and reap the cardiovascular benefits, including burning lots of calories - especially on the peaks! Click here for schedule: Youth Teen Classes
Les Mills BodyFlow®
BodyFlow® is the Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates workout that builds flexibility and strength, leaving you feeling centered and calm. Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses create a holistic workout that bring the body into a state of harmony and balance. Click here for schedule: Youth Teen Classes
30 Minute Cardio Interval Class
This program allows you to increase lean muscle and lose weight in the least amount of time. Classes are 30 minutes total with a 3-5 minute warm-up, a 20-25 minute intensity section and a 5-8 minute cool down. Click here for schedule: Youth Teen Classes
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: Youth Teen Classes
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: Youth Teen Classes
Circuit Training
A combination of high-intensity aerobics and resistance training designed to be easy to follow, provide a great workout, target fat loss, build muscle and heart-lung fitness. Click here for schedule: Youth Teen Classes
Cardio Sculpt
Participants will burn fat and firm problem
areas. Classes consist of approximately 30
minutes of cardio-vascular workout plus muscule toning and flexibility. (Cardio Blast includes cardio portions only.) Click here for schedule: Youth Teen Classes
Stepin’ Up High-Intensity
Experience the intensity of stepping with weights and high-intensity strength training. Click here for schedule: Youth Teen Classes
Power Yoga
Power yoga takes you through various poses in quicker succession that traditional yoga classes. This adds a cardiovascular conditioning element to the workout while providing the strength and flexibility benefits of traditional yoga. Please bring a yoga mat to class. Click here for schedule: Youth Teen Classes