Family YMCA Youth Fitness Programs

FIT N FUN - CHILDHOOD WELLNESSS PROGRAM
 

ymcaFit N Fun is designed to educate and promote healthy lifestyle choices to keep children active and fit. Emphasis is put on "FUN" through a combination of physical fitness and nutrition education. Ages 8-12.

 

Fit N Fun - Childhood Wellness Program
January 23 - March 14, 2012

Fit n Fun is designed to educate and promote healthy lifestyle choices to keep children active and fit. Emphasis is put on "FUN" through a combination of fitness activities and nutrition education. Activities are scheduled on Mondays & Wednesdays. February is Nutrition Education Month with hands-on cooking activities planned. Parent participation is required on Mondays from 5:15pm-6:30pm.

 

Fee: $55.00 per child (Financial Assistance is available for this programs).

 

For more information about Fit N’ Fun, contact Sharon O’Hara Smith, Wellness Director, at 610.258.6158 ext. 17 or Family YMCA WELLNESS DIRECTOR

 
Yoga for Kids 
Ages 4-7 years. A fun introduction to Yoga for kids. Kids will learn Yoga through music, songs, games and props. Have your child join this non-competitive workshop that will focus on flexibility, strength, body awareness and breathing techniques.

Mon 4:00pm-4:45pm
Member $50.00 Non-Member $88.00
Youth Fitness Club
Ages 8-12 years. As a group explore weekly different ways to move and train our bodies and brains. These 4 weeks are an opportunity for kids to find new ways to learn and discover their physical strengths and address their physical challenges.
Week I – Explore balance using trampolines, Bosu’s, rolled mats, yoga postures and fitness balls.
Week II – Latin Cardio Dance warm up followed by partner stretches and core exercises.
Week III – Basic strength training using tubes, light dumbbells and body weight.
Week IV – A bit of kickboxing, a version of punk rope and boot camp games.

Apr 26, May 3, 10 & 17
Thu 4:15pm-5:00pm
Member FREE Non-Member $45
WELLNESS CENTER YOUTH ORIENTATION PROGRAM
Exclusive to Members Only

Do you have a 13-year old child and wish you could work out together? This six week program introduces your child to proper use of Wellness Center equipment and etiquette. Parent and child must participate in program together and at completion will have access to the Wellness Center for their “family workout” prior to the child’s 14th birthday. Call the Wellness Staff at 610-258-6158 ext. 50 and speak with Kathy Magnusson to sign up.

Fees: Complimentary with Family Membership