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FITNESS TRAINING FOR KIDS
(7-10 years)
Let us be the expert and mentor to your children as they embark on a journey that will leave them feeling and looking great while developing a love for fitness. Our small groups will allow your children to develop cardio fitness, proper form and technique with light weights, develop good fitness habits and teach them to make good nutrition choices. For all levels of ability – whether they are just getting started, or they are athletic and want to improve! Call Vin at ext. 30 to set up and appointment. Sessions are one hour and can be purchased in single sessions ($25), 5-pack ($100), or 10-pack ($180).
Beginner Lax
7-12 Yrs
Learn passing, cradling, shooting, and how to move. Each week will build on the previous week's skills with our goal of having your child feel confident and comfortable with this sport. must bring your own caged helmets and sticks.| Th | 5:30PM - 6:15PM | YPELAX | $58 |
Circus Arts
5-12 Yrs
This class teaches the aspiring clowns all the basics of performing in a circus. Magic, clown makeup, spinning plates, juggling, and more are presented!| Tu | 4:00PM - 4:45PM | YPECIRCUS | $58 |
Edible Art
5-12 Yrs
Playing with your food is expected in this class! Participants will make a variety of projects out of food - which they will then be encouraged to eat!| Mo | 4:00PM - 4:45PM | YPEEDIBLE | $68 |
Fun In The Afternoon
5-6 Yrs
This popular program is designed primarily for children attending morning or afternoon kindergarten and is geared to help them prepare for a full school day. Recreational activities include: theme days, creative art projects, and partner and group activities. Children will also participate in gym time three times a week and will go swimming twice a week. Participants should bring a bagged lunch and drink. **Complimentary bus service is provided to and from Wildwood School in Mountain Lakes, however all kindergartners are welcome.
**Complimentary bus service is provided from Wildwood School in Mountain Lakes to the YMCA, however all kindergartners are welcome. Parents not utilizing this bus service should drop off their child at 11:30 a.m. and pick up at 2:00 p.m.
| Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr | 11:30AM - 2:00PM | YPEFUNINPM | $70/$140/$210/$280/$350* |
| * once per week $70 / twice per week $140 / 3x per week $210 / 4x per week $280 / 5x per week $350 | |||
Fun In The Morning
5-6 Yrs
This popular program is designed primarily for children attending morning or afternoon kindergarten and is geared to help them prepare for a full school day. Recreational activities include: theme days, creative art projects, and partner and group activities. Children will also participate in gym time three times a week and will go swimming twice a week. Participants should bring a bagged lunch and drink. **Complimentary bus service is provided to and from Wildwood School in Mountain Lakes, however all kindergartners are welcome.
Parents should drop off their children at the YMCA by 9:30 a.m. We are happy to walk your child from babysitting to this class. **Complimentary bus service is provided to Wildwood School in Mountain Lakes in time for afternoon kindergarten, however all kindergartners are welcome. Parents picking up students should arrive at noon.
| Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr | 9:30AM - 12:00PM | YPEFUNINAM | $70/$140/$210/$280/$350* |
| * once per week $70 / twice per week $140 / 3x per week $210 / 4x per week $280 / 5x per week $350 | |||
Fun With Beads
5-8 Yrs
Necklaces, bracelets and ornaments - Oh My! This hands-on class is sure to be a hit for all young arts and crafts lovers out there!| Tu | 5:00PM - 5:45PM | YPEBEADS | $68 |
Gymnastics
6 Yrs & Older
Children will improve upper body strength, balance, flexibility and coordination.Warm-ups, conditioning, skill development on bars, beam, vault and floor work will be emphasized. Students are grouped by ability.
| Sa | 10:00AM - 11:00AM | YPEGYMN | $72 |
Kiddie Bop
3-5 Yrs
Kiddie Bop - where the fun never stops! In this class you little one will move and groove to a whole different beat! Using their imaginations, music, and the normal noise of the YMCA, your child will participate in a range of exciting activities.
| We | 1:30PM - 2:00PM | YPEBOP | $58 |
Kids Hip Hop
5-8 Yrs
Kids love to dance and now can learn the latest moves in this intro class that will teach all the favorites- from the 70s locking style to the 90s hip-hop jams and party dances. Dress comfortably and wear sneakers.
NEW: By popular demand, this class is now extended to 45minutes. You can’t pack this much fun into ½ an hour!Non-members welcome!
| Sa | 11:00AM - 11:45AM | YPEHOP | $72 |
Legomanics
4-6 Yrs
Calling all Lego lovers! Participants will work in groups and individually to build and play games with Legos, then show off their creations during the last ten minutes of class.| Tu | 1:00PM - 1:45PM | YPELEGO | $58 |
Line Drives
6-8 Yrs
Spring Training is underway. Work on your basic baseball skills even before the snow melts! Base running, infield and outfield drills, pitching and hitting are all part of this class. Bring your own glove and bat.
YPEBASEBALL1 - 6-8 year olds
YPEBASEBALL1 - 9-11 year olds
| Tu | 5:30PM - 6:15PM | YPEBASEBALL1 | $58 |
| We | 5:30PM - 6:15PM | YPEBASEBALL2 | $58 |
Ooh Aah Eek!
4-8 Yrs
Everyone loves our Explorer Club! Now we have a weekday chapter. Our inquisitive scientists will mix, pour, and marvel as they learn first-hand how things expand, grow, move, and/or change. Safety glasses, beaker, and crystals are all ready for your young scientist!
| Th | 4:00PM - 4:45PM | YPEOOH | $58 |
Preschl Gymnastics Skill/Drill
4-6 Years
Need something new for your active preschooler?This new class
completes our afternoon line-up of activities for this age group.
Focusing primarily on floor skills, this entry-level class will perfectly
compliment our Saturday Beginning Gymnastics program.Class will
include: a warm-up, instructional drills and movements that
encourage flexibility, correct form, coordination and balance.
Emphasis will be on practicing basic floor skills.Athletic clothing
suggested (no skirts, dresses or tights).
| Tu | 1:00PM - 1:45AM | YPESKILL | $58 |
Rising Stars Ballet
5-7 Yrs
Our dancers will learn self-confidence, poise, grace, and coordination as they practice barre exercises and across-the-floor combinations. This is a great class for new participants and children with beginning ballet exposure. Children will learn ballet terminology, and practice to both modern and classical music. Parents are invited to watch them perform during the last week of the session.
SUGGESTED ATTIRE: black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers.
Thu 1:30-2:00 pm
Sat 10:30-11:00 am
| Th,Sa | Thu 01:30PM - 02:00PM Sat 10:30AM - 11:00AM |
YPERISTBALL | $68/$94* |
| * once per week $68 / twice per week $94 | |||
Rookie Racers
3-5 Yrs
Parents often say,“My child just loves to run!”This is the perfect
place for a child who loves jumping, running, skipping and actively
playing with friends.Our instructors will provide a variety of games
and drills each week.
Class will be divided into stations so each child has an optimum
amount of time “in play.”
| Fr | 1:30PM - 2:15PM | YPERACER | $58 |
Rookie Sports
4-6 Years
This ever-popular class is for boys and girls who love sports and
games.Each week a different game will be presented, including:
soccer, scooter hockey, kickball,T-ball and mini golf.Other weeks will
feature cooperative and tag games.Along with the fun, our instructors
will encourage teamwork, sportsmanship and basic game dynamics.
Class will be divided into stations so each child has an optimum
amount of time “in play.”
| Mo,We | 1:30PM - 2:15PM | YPEROOKIE | $82 |
Science Explorers Club
4-8 Yrs
Children will explore the vast world of science while doing hands-on
projects each week.Topics will include: space, geology, physics,
ecology, animal science, botany,weather, cooking, and more.
NEW: This Saturday science club is so popular that we have created
two age groups!
YPEEXPLORE1 - Science Explorers Club I (4-5 Yrs)
YPEEXPLORE2 - Science Explorers Club II (6-8 Yrs)
| Sa | 11:00AM - 12:00PM | YPEEXPLORE | $72 |
Speed, Power & Agility
7-12 Yrs
Get ready for any of your fall sports with this fast-paced sports conditioning class.All drills will be beneficial for multiple sports. Class will include light resistance training, speed and agility training as well as body weight resistance activities.All will benefit from the workout this class delivers!
| Mo | 5:30PM - 6:15PM | YPESPA | $58 |
The Sample Platter
4-6 Years
Can't decide what class to take? Why not sample them all! In this class, children will be introduced to a wide variety of fun activities from week to week including: cooking, sign language, circus arts, balloon art, gymnastics, and more!| Mo,We | Mon 01:30PM - 02:15PM Wed 04:00PM - 04:45PM |
YPESAMPLE | $58/$82* |
| * once per week $58 / twice per week $82 | |||
Schedules
Winter Schedules
Kids Cardio Arcade - Winter
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