East Area Family - Youth Dept


Youth Fitness (TOP) Youth Fitness Center (TOP) Open to Youth (Age 8-11) Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 a..m. – 8:30 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Youth will learn how to safely and effectively utilize the equipment in the Youth Fitness Center. Our fitness center features the Hoist Circuit created and ergonomically designed specifically for youth users. The circuit machines are designed to work through a kinetic chain which involves multi-joint and muscle action. *New this fall* The youth center will be holding small group fitness exercise programs. Dates and times to TBA in September. Active Youth Program (TOP) The program is designed for youth needing guidance becoming physically active, seeking appropriate nutritional guidance, and a safe place to be after school. The program is a 12-week commitment to become active, 3 days per week at the YMCA for 8-11 year olds. Youth will be provided an active Youth Coach (YMCA trained health and fitness staff) to guide and motivate them on their 12-week journey to a more physically active lifestyle. Physical activity will be introduced in small achievable steps by the Coach. The Coach will design the program specifically for the needs and abilities of the individual. The Coach will provide lots of personal attention and extra motivation and will be available to assist as needed. Member Benefit New - Healthy Adventures For KidsTM (Ages 8-14) Mondays & Wednesdays 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Sessions Offered: Winter, Spring l, Spring ll Come and explore the hidden treasures of good food, good fitness and good fun. This 8 week program will help to improve the overall health and wellness of children who struggle with weight issues or are under-active when it comes to exercising. Kids will take part in 30 minutes of interactive discussions on nutrition, fitness & self esteem and 30 minutes of fun filled fitness during each meeting. Preparing healthy snacks, doing sugar experiments, becoming a food label “private investigator” and playing on the Dance Pad are only part of the fun! Classes are located in the Youth Fitness Center on the second floor. Registration is required at the Member Service desk. Class is limited to10 participants. $40 Members $80 Non-Members Kids Fun Factory (Age 5-8) Thursdays 6:30p.m.-7:15p.m. - Gym Court #3 Session Offered: Winter, Spring l, Spring ll This is an exercise program designed to teach children proper ways to exercise and that exercise is fun. They will warm-up, work into a cardiovascular segment and end with flexibility exercise. Registration is required at the Member Service Desk. Class limited to 15 participants. Member Benefit The Fit Zone (Age 8-14) Thursdays 7:30-8:30p.m. – Gym Court #3 Session offered: Winter, Spring l, Spring ll This exercise program is designed specifically for both active and not-so-active youth. The first half of class focuses on fun, cardiovascular fitness exercises, while the second half emphasizes basic strength conditioning. Various pieces of exercise and sports equipment are utilized, such as free weights, body-bars, resistance tubing and exercise balls. Whether you are preparing for a sport or just want to have fun, you will make friends and will learn safe, effective ways to make fitness a fun part of your life! Registration is required at the Member Service Desk. Class limited to 15 participants Member Benefit Youth Sports (TOP) Several sports are offered for our youth and include Youth Basketball, Youth Soccer, and Youth Baseball. For more information please see our sports offerings. Click here to go to the sports department web area.

Youth Fitness (TOP)

Youth Fitness Center (TOP)
Open to Youth (Age 8-11)
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9 a..m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Youth will learn how to safely and effectively utilize the equipment in the Youth Fitness Center. Our fitness center features the Hoist Circuit created and ergonomically designed specifically for youth users. The circuit machines are designed to work through a kinetic chain which involves multi-joint and muscle action.
*New this fall*
The youth center will be holding small group fitness exercise programs. Dates and times to TBA in September.

Active Youth Program (TOP)
The program is designed for youth needing guidance becoming physically active, seeking appropriate nutritional guidance, and a safe place to be after school. The program is a 12-week commitment to become active, 3 days per week at the YMCA for 8-11 year olds. Youth will be provided an active Youth Coach (YMCA trained health and fitness staff) to guide and motivate them on their 12-week journey to a more physically active lifestyle. Physical activity will be introduced in small achievable steps by the Coach. The Coach will design the program specifically for the needs and abilities of the individual. The Coach will provide lots of personal attention and extra motivation and will be available to assist as needed.
Member Benefit

New - Healthy Adventures For KidsTM (Ages 8-14)

Mondays & Wednesdays 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Sessions Offered: Winter, Spring l, Spring ll

Come and explore the hidden treasures of good food, good fitness and good fun. This 8 week program will help to improve the overall health and wellness of children who struggle with weight issues or are under-active when it comes to exercising. Kids will take part in 30 minutes of interactive discussions on nutrition, fitness & self esteem and 30 minutes of fun filled fitness during each meeting. Preparing healthy snacks, doing sugar experiments, becoming a food label “private investigator” and playing on the Dance Pad are only part of the fun! Classes are located in the Youth Fitness Center on the second floor.

Registration is required at the Member Service desk.

Class is limited to10 participants.

$40 Members
$80 Non-Members

Kids Fun Factory (Age 5-8)

Thursdays 6:30p.m.-7:15p.m. - Gym Court #3

Session Offered: Winter, Spring l, Spring ll

This is an exercise program designed to teach children proper ways to exercise and that exercise is fun. They will warm-up, work into a cardiovascular segment and end with flexibility exercise.

Registration is required at the Member Service Desk.

Class limited to 15 participants.

Member Benefit

The Fit Zone (Age 8-14)

Thursdays 7:30-8:30p.m. – Gym Court #3

Session offered: Winter, Spring l, Spring ll

This exercise program is designed specifically for both active and not-so-active youth. The first half of class focuses on fun, cardiovascular fitness exercises, while the second half emphasizes basic strength conditioning. Various pieces of exercise and sports equipment are utilized, such as free weights, body-bars, resistance tubing and exercise balls. Whether you are preparing for a sport or just want to have fun, you will make friends and will learn safe, effective ways to make fitness a fun part of your life!

Registration is required at the Member Service Desk.

Class limited to 15 participants

Member Benefit

Youth Sports (TOP)
Several sports are offered for our youth and include Youth Basketball, Youth Soccer, and Youth Baseball. For more information please see our sports offerings. Click here to go to the sports department web area.