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Family

Birthday Parties
Looking for something different for your child’s next birthday party?  Have a “Y” Birthday Party!  Contact the front desk for availability and pricing.

Y Family Fun Nights
Spend some quality family time playing games and having fun.  Check for family events at your local YMCA front desk.

Aquatics

YMCA Competitive Swimming
Participants have an opportunity to swim in a competitive environment.  The swim team competes locally with the opportunity to advance to district, state and national events.  Everybody swims, everybody wins.  Winter session runs October to March, summer session runs June-July.

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Health & Well-Being

Orientation To The Fitness Center and Available Programs
YMCA staff will demonstrate proper use of the cardiovascular and strength-training equipment, orientate you  to the free weight room and/or group exercise classes.  Contact the front desk to schedule your orientation.

Ready 2 Be Fit Program
MEMBER ONLY benefit offered FREE with your YMCA membership.  One size does not fit all! Individualized fitness training is just one component of this holistic program.  We include spirit, mind and body components in the program and it is designed for the beginner exerciser. Our team of Wellness Coaches are all certified as YMCA of the USA Personal Training Instructors.  Contact the front desk to schedule your appointment.

Group Fitness Classes
There is something for every “body” at the YMCA.  From cardio to resistance training to mind/body classes are available to meet every interest and level: Water Fitness (summer only), Yoga, Pilates, Strength & Tone Classes, Y Pump, Kick Boxing, Step, Low Impact, Silver Sneakers, Zumba, Bosu and Urban Rebounding. Schedule available at the front desk of your YMCA or go to the schedules tab of the web site.  Registration not required.

Basic & Brief
10 weeks to a better you. Try this 40 minute program two to three times weekly utilizing the Technogym equipment. Before and after internal/external measurements.

Women’s Strength Training
Teaches proper use of the free weights and machines to achieve balance muscle development.  Increases metabolism to burn fat.

Polar BodyAge Fitness Assessments
A fitness assessment that compares your chronological age to your BodyAge.  It will tell you where you are today and your obtainable BodyAge.  Your YMCA trainer will work with you to develop a program to build a healthier your.  YMCA Members Only. Contact the front desk to schedule your appointment.

Highmark Community Courses
 

Personal Nutrition Coaching
Personal Nutrition Coaching by a registered dietitian and/or licensed nutritionist is available for individuals seeking nutrition counseling specifically related to weight management, heart health and diabetes.  When the clinician designs a nutrition plan to address the specific needs of the individual, he or she will also recommend enrollment in either a class or web-based program.  Contact the front desk to schedule your appointment.

Discover Relaxation Within I and II
Discover Relaxation Within is a four week lifestyle improvement program that helps to identify everyday stressors and teaches participants specific relaxation techniques to induce relaxation and reduce and manage stress.  Class is offered throughout the year.  Check with the front desk for the next available class.

Eat Well for Life I and II
Eat Well for Life is a four week lifestyle improvement program promoting wellness and long-term wight management through balanced nutrition.  As a result of Eat Well for Life, participants will obtain the knowledge necessary to make healthful food choices and will be encouraged to adopt the nutrition practices necessary to achieve a balanced lifestyle and long-term weight management.  Class is offered throughout the year.  Check with the front desk for the next available class.

Clear The Air
Clear The Air is a smoking cessation program (held in one session) that prepares individuals to quit tobacco.  Participants will receive a Quit Kit containing $40 worth of over the counter nicoteine replacement therapy ( NRT) coupons.  Class is offered throughout the year.  Check with the front desk for the next available class.

Diabetes Awareness and Prevention
A 4 week program selected to provide general background information regarding diabetes and its risk factors.  The program focuses on healthy lifestyles and habits such as nutrition, exercise and stress management.  Class is offered throughout the year.  Check with the front desk for the next available class.

Child Watch

Safe play area. Plenty of smiles. Y staff will supervise your child while you work out.  Nursery services are provided for FREE while you exercise to ensure the active use of your YMCA membership.  Open to children 6 weeks to 7 years.

Community Development

Parents’ Night Out
A special night of fun for children 2-12 year while parents enjoy some quality time together on a “date”.  Program is offered several times per year.  Check with the front desk for the next available program.

CPR/AED And First Aid Certification Classes
The American Safety and Health Institute CPR/AED and first aid certification classes are available to individuals who have never been certified or whose certification has expired.  Classes offered throughout the year.  Contact the front desk for the next available class.

Preschool Programs

Online registration for preschool programs, click here>>

Tiny Tumblers
Sing, dance tumble and giggle. Games and songs will teach your preschooler new ways to move.  All activities geared for parents and preschoolers to do together.  Open to children ages 18 months to 3 years.

Thursdays                11:30am
Saturdays                 10:30am

Art & Gym
The Art & Gymprogram includes 30 minutes each of art & tumbling/gym.  Each portion of the class is 30 minutes in length.  Open to children ages 3-6.

Tuesdays                 10:30am

Y Music Fun
A time to march, bet the drum and sing.  A fun program with parent/child interaction. Exposure to a variety of instruments ans styles of music.  Let’s learn the beat and we might even sing.  Open to children ages 2 months to 6 years.

Fridays(8wks-18mos)                 10:30am
Fridays(19mos-3yrs)                   11:05am
Fridays(4-5 years)                        11:45am

Iddy Biddy Sports
The program is 6 weeks in length and designed for children ages 4-5. Throughout that time the participants will learn fundamental skills of the game; ball control, catching, throwing, shooting, etc… Iddy Biddy Sports replaces Mighty Mites.  The entire session will be devoted to one sport.  The sports we concentrate on are soccer, basketball, and t-ball.

Mondays                    1:30pm

Tumbling Tots
This class teaches basic mat skills for strength, flexibility and technique, including gymnastics and movement education. Open to pre-school children.

Thursdays                 10:30am
Saturdays                  11:15am

Hot Tots
A program that teaches the fundamentals of soccer, basketball and tee ball to 3 year olds.

Mondays                    11:00am

Youth

Online registration for youth classes, click here>>

Y cheerleading
It’s time to dance, cheer and learn creative moves.  Boys and girls, it’s time to step to the beat!  Offered Fall II and Winter sessions only.

Saturdays                  1:00pm

Junior Karate
A certified Black Belt level instructor guides your child through the various levels of body control, technique and responsibility.

Mondays                    4:15pm

Home School Gym
This traditional physical education class is designed for children 6-18 years who are home taught.  Children will be guided through physical education lessons and games as well as sports specific drills.

Fridays                       3:30pm

Youth Fitness Orientation
Designed for ages 11-14 years.  Under the supervision of trained instructors, the course concentrates on flexibility, cardiovascular and strength.  Proper form, full range of motion and appropriate resistance and repetitions are emphasized. Get a healthy, early start to fitness and reinforce a lifetime pattern to exercise.  After the one-hour orientation, youth are given a card to participate with their family and utilize the fitness center. Contact the front desk to schedule an appointment.

School-Age Tumbling
Progressive tumbling skills taught to school age children ages 6-11.

Tuesdays                 4:15pm

Golf Lessons
Designed for youth ages 8-14 years.  This program teaches the fundamental skills of this wonderful sport.  Summer session only.

Tennis Lessons
Designed for youth ages 8-14 years.  This program teaches the fundamental skill of tennis.  Summer session only.

Teens

Teen Night
An event where teens can be teens and enjoy a night out of the ordinary at the Y or a location in the community nearby.  Creative events, guest speakers, sports tournaments, music and dance.  Membership not required. Chaperoned.  These events are held throughout the year.  Contact the front desk for the next available program.

Golf Lessons
Outdoor golf lessons.  Ages 14-18 years.  Summer session only.

Babysitting Clinic
Prepare your child for babysitting.  Learn tips for making babysitting fun and safe. Exposure to CPR and First Aid, games and other ideas to make babysitting experiences top notch.  Bring a lunch.  Recommended ages 10 years and older.  This class is offered throughout the year.  Contact the front desk for the next available class.

 

Older Adults

Older Adult Assessments
Offered throughout the year. Nine tests to evaluate balance, agility, flexibility, walking endurance, and strength.  Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. see branch for more details.  Contact the front desk to schedule an appointment.

Older Adult Fitness
A variety of programs designed specifically for the older adult.  Includes cardio-respiratory fitness walking with exercise.  Increase strength, flexibility, balance and joint mobility. See the front desk of your YMCA for current schedule or go to the schedules page of the web site.

Classes and Activities
Stop by the front desk of your local branch to check for availability and scheduled times.

• Older Adult Water Fitness (Summer Only)
• Healthy Back
• Educational Brunches
• Silver Sneakers
• Muscular Strength & Endurance

Senior Coffee Hour
Come and enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation with your fellow YMCA members.

Tues & Thurs.                 10:00am

 

 

The Silver Sneaker Fitness Program
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activity for daily living skills.  Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball are offered for resistance and a chair is used for seated and /or standing support.

Tues & Thurs.                 9:15am

Adult Leagues

Men’s Basketball
This program is offered during the Fall and Spring sessions.  Eight games with playoffs for top teams.  For men ages 19 and up.  Contact the front desk for the next available program, or go to the leagues section of our web site.

 

Co-Ed Indoor Soccer
This program is offered during the Fall and Spring sessions.  Regular season plus playoffs for top teams.  For men & women ages 19 and up.  Contact the front desk for the next available program, or go to the leagues section of our web site.

Sports

These programs are non-competitive leagues that teach the fundamental skills and rules of the sport with focus on the philosophy that “Everybody Plays,  Everybody Wins!”  Players work on coordination, teamwork and having fun!

Youth Co-Ed Floor Hockey
This program teaches the basic skills and strategies of floor hockey.  Volunteer coaches instruct  children on team work, sportsmanship and cooperative play.  Offered to children ages 4-12.  Session Runs January through February.

Youth Co-Ed Indoor Soccer
This non-competitive program is offered in the winter to ages 4-12.  Teaching the basic skills and strategies of indoor soccer. Practices and games each week.  Sessions run October through December and March through May.

Youth NFL Flag Football
Program for girls & boys, ages 6-12.  Participants learn basic football skills and play weekly games.  Six games plus practices during the week.  Summer/Fall session only.

Youth Co-Ed Basketball
Offered to boys and girls ages 5-12.  Teaching the basic skills and strategies of basketball.  Six games and practices during the week.  Session runs January through February.

Summer Sports Camp
Focusing on fundamental skills specific to each sport. For boys and girls ages 6-14 years.  Instructed by an expert.