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Spring Programs (April 19 - June 5)

  • Member registration starts March 29
  • General public registration starts April 5

Dance   VIEW DANCE DATES & TIMES »

Child with Adult Rhythm & Movement (ages 2-3)
Get ready to boogie! Partner with your child in a variety of fun, exciting dances as you spend quality time dancing to the beat. Parent participation is one-on-one with your child.

Ballet, Tap & Jazz Dance (ages 3-4)
Introduction to the art of dance focusing on the basics of ballet, tap, and jazz. Develop and enhance gross motor skills, listening skills, and positive peer interaction. Classes include fun and easy dance steps that change each session. Music and props are used to build coordination and self-esteem. The final class is an informal observation day. Tap shoes and ballet slippers required.

Ballet, Tap & Jazz Dance (ages 5-6)
Learn the basic techniques and names for tap, ballet, and jazz dance steps. Emphasis is placed on proper body placement, learning steps to music, and having fun. The final class is an informal observation day. Tap shoes and ballet slippers required.

Youth Dance Hip Hop (ages 6-13)
High energy dance classes with current music your child can relate to. Youth dance classes foster confidence, teamwork, and healthy exercise. Hip hop class will learn fun and funky routines with individual instruction. Utilizes basic hip hop moves that are age-appropriate.

Youth Dance Poms (ages 6-13)
High energy dance classes with current music your child can relate to. Youth dance classes foster confidence, teamwork, and healthy exercise. Poms class will work on dance routines as a group, utilizing all dancers for visual effect. Poms are provided.


Gymnastics  VIEW GYMNASTICS DATES & TIMES »

Child with Adult Gymnastics (age 2)
Have fun with your child as you explore the beginnings of gymnastics. Great for toddlers or for children not quite ready to be on their own. Spotting techniques will be introduced on all four events (vault, bars, beam, and floor). Parent participation is one-on-one with your child. Due to COVID 19 physical distancing guidelines, our staff will give you the needed instruction to safely spot your child as they learn gymnastics skills.

Child with Adult Gymnastics (ages 3-4)
Your child will increase in strength, flexibility, coordination, and self-confidence while they tumble, swing, and have fun. Participants will be introduced to the basics of all four gymnastics events: vault, bars, beam, and floor. Parent participation is one-on-one with your child. Due to COVID 19 physical distancing guidelines, our staff will give you the needed instruction to safely spot your child as they learn gymnastics skills.

Child with Adult Beginner Gymnastics (ages 5-10)
An introductory gymnastics class for 5-10 year-olds. Gain confidence and strength while learning basic gymnastics skills. No prior experience necessary. Parent participation is one-on-one with your child. Due to COVID 19 physical distancing guidelines, our staff will give you the needed instruction to safely spot your child as they learn gymnastics skills.

Beginner Gymnastics (ages 8-13)
Gain confidence and strength while learning basic gymnastics skills in this introductory gymnastics class. No prior experience necessary. Participants will learn independence and practice skills on floor, beam, bars, and vault.

Intermediate Gymnastics (ages 6-13) 
Prerequisite: Beginner Gymnastics skills passed.

A great class that builds confidence while utilizing all of the equipment in the gymnastics center to enhance skill level. The following intermediate level skills are the focus while working on form and technique:

  • Floor: cartwheels, handstand holds, jumps
  • Bars: casting, forward roll, chin up
  • Beam: relevé walks, jumps high kicks
  • Vault: squat on, straights, jump to stick

Advanced (ages 6-13)
Prerequisite: Intermediate Gymnastics skills passed.

A great class that builds confidence while utilizing all of the equipment in the gymnastics center to enhance skill level. The following advanced level skills are the focus while working on form and technique:

  • Floor: backbend kickover, handstand forward roll, round off
  • Bars: pullover, back hip circle, underswing
  • Beam: lever in and out, leaps, turns
  • Vault: pike on, hollow body fall, table top position

Youth Sports   VIEW YOUTH SPORTS DATES & TIMES »

Preschool Child with Adult Sports Medley (ages 2-3)
Help your child learn the basics of a medley of sports. Drills and activities are paired with teamwork to allow you and your child to experience sports in an age-appropriate environment. Parent participation is one-on-one with your child.

Preschool T-ball (ages 3-4)
Have fun with sports by learning basic sports skills in an environment that is welcoming and fun. Sport classes create a foundation for a positive lifetime sports experience and build independence for those new to formal classes.

Preschool Soccer (ages 3-4)
Have fun with sports by learning basic sports skills in an environment that is welcoming and fun. Sport classes create a foundation for a positive lifetime sports experience and build independence for those new to formal classes.

Mini Ninja (ages 3-4)
The focus is developing motor skills through mobility, balance, power, strength and endurance. We want to create a strong mind and body through fitness in a fun and safe manner. Setting and achieving goals will help boost self-confidence and self-worth.

Fundamental Basketball (ages 7-9)
A 45-minute class where your child will learn the fundamentals of the sport of basketball covering the basics of positions and roles, passing, and shooting & rebounding in a non-competitive environment. Modified scrimmages will be introduced in this session.

Fundamental T-Ball (ages 4-6)
Fundamental T-Ball is a 45-minute sports class where your child will learn the basics of baseball/softball such as catching, throwing, positions, and batting. This program uses soft core balls and will bat off the tee.

Fundamental Soccer (ages 4-5)
A 45-minute class where we teach the basic skills on a smaller field with fewer players while developing values of good sportsmanship, teamwork, and self esteem. We will incorporate scrimmages to put their skills into action during the session.

Fundamental Soccer (ages 6-8)
A 45-minute class where we teach the basic skills on a smaller field with fewer players while developing values of good sportsmanship, teamwork, and self esteem. We will incorporate scrimmages to put their skills into action during the session.

Fundamental Volleyball (ages 6-8)
Emphasis is on teaching the values of good sportsmanship, teamwork, goal setting and skill development in a fun, esteem-promoting atmosphere. Children will have the opportunity to build skills by learning the basic volleyball fundamentals such as overhand serving, setting, hitting, and digging in a non-competitive environment.

Fundamental Volleyball (ages 9-12)
Emphasis is on teaching the values of good sportsmanship, teamwork, goal setting and skill development in a fun, esteem-promoting atmosphere. Children will have the opportunity to build skills by learning the basic volleyball fundamentals such as overhand serving, setting, hitting, and digging in a non-competitive environment.

Ninja Warrior Jr. (ages 5-8)
We focus on developing motor skills through mobility, balance, power, strength, and endurance. We want to create a strong mind and body through fitness in a fun and safe manner. By learning new obstacles, we help athletes develop a positive mindset towards themselves and others. Setting and achieving goals will help boost self-confidence and self-worth.

Coach Pitch Recreational Softball (ages 7-10)
Coach Pitch is a 45-minute sports class where your child will continue to develop fundamental skills while playing in a more competitive setting. They will learn the values of good sportsmanship, team work, skill development, self esteem, and confidence in a fun atmosphere.

Coach Pitch Recreational Baseball (ages 7-10)
Coach Pitch is a 45-minute sports class where your child will continue to develop fundamental skills while playing in a more competitive setting. They will learn the values of good sportsmanship, team work, skill development, self esteem, and confidence in a fun atmosphere.

Intro to Tennis (grades K-2)
Red ball classes are the perfect opportunity for children to learn the fundamentals of tennis. Activities focus on building agility, balance, and coordination skills (ABCs), while also developing on-court skills such as forehand and backhand ground strokes, appropriate grip, and tennis-specific footwork patterns. Red ball players will eventually advance to the orange ball with an improved understanding of how to play the game and will be prepared to make the transition to the larger court size. Red balls have 25% bounce height of a regular ball and are played on a 36' court.

Intro to Tennis (grades 3-5)
Orange ball tennis classes are designed to continue building skills while learning or refining the techniques necessary to serve, volley and score. Children will continue to develop ground strokes, volleys and serves, work on footwork, and begin learning strategy. Orange balls have a 50% bounce height of a regular ball and are played on a 60' court.

Intro to Tennis (middle school)
Orange ball tennis classes are designed to continue building skills while learning or refining the techniques necessary to serve, volley and score. Children will continue to develop ground strokes, volleys and serves, work on footwork, and begin learning strategy. Orange balls have a 50% bounce height of a regular ball and are played on a 60' court.


Swim Lessons   VIEW SWIM LESSONS DATES & TIMES »  

Child with Adult Swim Lessons (ages 6 months-3 years)
Accompanied by an adult, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences, while parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision. A parent or family member from the same household, at least 16 years old, is required to be in the water with the child; 1 adult maximum.

Child with Adult Swim Lessons (ages 3-5)
Students develop comfort with underwater exploration, safe ways to enter and exit the water, body position and control, and movement through the water. A parent or family member from the same household, at least 16 years old, is required to be in the water with the child; 1 adult maximum.

Youth Stages 1-3 Swim Lessons (ages 6-13)
Students develop comfort with underwater exploration, safe ways to enter and exit the water, body position and control, movement through the water, and will be introduced to combining skills. 

Youth Stages 4-6 Swim Lessons (ages 6-13)
Students will focus on all developing all major strokes in a class designed to increase stamina, and fluency in the water. Students will learn about competitive swimming and how to continue to utilize swimming as a part of a healthy lifestyle. Must have completed Stages 1-3.

Adult Swim Lessons - Beginner/Intermediate (ages 14+)
Our adult swim lessons have an open format so that individual goals set the pace. Increase your confidence, physical fitness, and swimming ability while meeting a few other adults who are doing the same.


Youth, Teen, Family   VIEW YOUTH/TEEN/FAMILY DATES & TIMES »

On My Own at Home (ages 10-12)
Participants will learn how to stay busy and safe when at home alone, how to check for safety & dangers at home, how to handle emergency situations, simple skills for first aid, and how to make small snacks that are safe to eat.

Let's Get Ready to Babysit (ages 11-13)
Our fun and fast-paced class will include scenarios and interactive activities. Our topics will consist of lessons in child development, age-appropriate play, behavior challenges & solutions, first aid & safety, handling emergencies, and communication with parents. *Please bring a lunch.

Art Club - Jewelry & Design (ages 8-12)
Bring out your inner designer as we work with different medias to create jewelry, textiles, and so much more. We will use skills like problem solving, creativity, and imagination along the way. Each day will bring something creative and new!

Garden Club (ages 8-12)
Do you have a green thumb or would just like to learn how to garden? Our future gardeners will be learning of the basics of indoor and outdoor gardening through a variety of learning activities and experiences including planting a garden outside! Messy fun for all!

Builders' Club (ages 8-12)
Get creative and let your imagination soar during Builders' Club, where we will use everything from Legos to cardboard to make our masterpieces. We will use skills like problem solving, engineering, science, and teamwork along the way.

Tech Club (ages 8-12)
Do you enjoy using different technology to learn and play? This club is for you! Participants will work with different types of technology tools such as coding software, 3D pens, robots and so much more. Each week we will explore the world of technology through an exciting variety of activities and challenges.

Y Night (grades 5-7)
Calling all 5th, 6th, and 7th graders! We are excited to welcome back Y Night...IN-PERSON! Y Night fans will have fun with swimming, gym games, and other activities. Space is limited and registration is required for each night.

Parents' Night Out (ages 6 months-8 years)
Take advantage of our Parents' Night Out and enjoy an evening to yourself. Your children will experience a variety of fun from structured activities to free play. Kids will be separated by ages and staff supervised at all times. Dinner will be served to kids 3 years and older. Activities include: sports play and Family Activity Center, crafts, obstacle course, and various enrichment activities all lead by caring YMCA staff. Pre-registration is required. Register at least one week prior to your night out. Activities may be canceled if minimum registration is not met. YMCA memberships required (any member of household can hold membership).

Parents' Day Out (ages 6 months-8 years)
Take advantage of our Parents' Day Out and enjoy an afternoon to yourself. Your children will experience a variety of fun from structured activities to free play. Kids will be separated by ages and staff supervised at all times. Dinner will be served to kids 3 years and older. Activities include: sports play and Family Activity Center, crafts, obstacle course, and various enrichment activities all lead by caring YMCA staff. Pre-registration is required. Register at least one week prior to your day out. Activities may be canceled if minimum registration is not met. YMCA memberships required (any member of household can hold membership).