Health and Wellness for Youth
Visit our programs page for class schedules.
Battenkill Branch
FitKidz (5-6 years)
A fun-filled fitness program geared towards 5-6 year olds that want to be fit, learn and have fun doing it. These classes combine beginner
fitness and healthy lifestyle tips to jump-start youths into making better choices in the way of fitness and food. Requires pre-registration
but is free to members.
Days/Times: Monday at 4:00-4:45 pm
Class size: 5 min./12 max.
Member: FREE
Program member: $5/class
FitKidz (7-8 years)
A fun-filled fitness program geared towards 7-8 year olds that want to be fit, learn and have fun doing it. These classes combine beginner
fitness and healthy lifestyle tips to jump-start youths into making better choices in the way of fitness and food. Requires pre-registration
but is free to members.
Days/Times: Wednesday at 4:00-4:45 pm
Class size: 5 min./12 max.
Member: FREE
Program member: $5/class.
Kidz HipHop (5-8 years)
Kids will learn fun dance routines to popular hiphop music and end the session with a performance for family and friends!
Requires pre-registration but is free to members.
Days/Times: Tuesday at 4:45-5:30 pm
Class size: 5 min./12 max.
Member: FREE
Program member: $5/class
Roc-n-Tots (18 months-3 years)
Offers an introduction to movement and music for growing minds
and bodies for ages 18 months through 3 years. A fun mix of circle
songs, free dance, marching and imagination which your child will
talk about all week!
Sessions: Fall I-II
18-24 months: Wednesday at 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
2 to 3 years olds: Wednesday at 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Class size: 5 min./max. 12
Member: $22.50/session.
Program member: $45/session.
KidzPlay (7-11 years)
Free time for kidz to use the Trazer & wiiFit.
FREE for members and $2.50 for program members.
Youth Sports Conditioning (YSC)
(13-18 years)
The goal of this class is to introduce young athletes to various
aspects of strength and conditioning. This class will cover injury
prevention and knee stability exercises, speed and agility work,
plyometrics and properly teach and promote safe lifting techniques
for young athletes.
Sessions: Fall I-II
Days/Time: Tuesday and Thursday at 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Class size: 5 min./12 max.
Member: $35/session
Program member: $70/session
This program is also available at the Saratoga Springs Branch (Gym)
for 9-14 year olds.
Youth for Fitness Certification Course
This two session certification course will allow youth ages 10
through 13 to use the fitness area. The course will cover gym
etiquette, nutritional guidelines, basic anatomy and physiology,
and strength and endurance training. Upon completion, members
will receive a wristband to be worn when using the fitness area.
The ages and times for utilizing the fitness area vary at each of
the branches. Please call to schedule an appointment or confirm
availability.
For more information about youth classes at the Battenkill Branch, please contact Yonka Perkins at 587-3110, ext. 161 or yonka@saratogaregionalymca.org.
Corinth Branch
Karate Kids and Goju Ryu Karate
Our certified NiDan Goju Karate instructor has designed a Goju
Ryu Karate Program for children and adults of all ability levels,
interests and ages. Participants earn rank of stripes and belts
with attendance, tests and participation. Karate is a registration
only program. Karate is taught in a continuous 7 week session
and training may begin at anytime. See instructor for purchase of
uniform. This program is held at the Corinth Branch only.
Sessions: 7-week program session
Days/Times:
Karate Kids-7 to 10 years old
(with no martial arts background)
Saturdays from 10:00-11:00 am
Goju Ryu Karate-8 years and older
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:30
Fees:
Karate Kids-Full member: $25 for all 7-wks
Goju Ryu Karate-Full member: $36 for all 7-wks
(Program member & non-member rates also available)
Teen Fit
The Teen Fit program helps students gain an interest in exercise
and nutrition by providing a fun teen-oriented program at the
Corinth Branch. Activity and exercise are vital ingredients towards
a long and healthy lifestyle for young people. This is a voluntary
after school program that offers a variety of activities such as:
walking, weight lifting, aerobic classes, intro to cardio equipment,
and much more! In addition, homework help is provided, interaction
with positive role models, and a support network for growth and
development. The mission of this program is to empower, encourage
and strengthen “at risk” teens in mind, body and spirit to help them
make positive and healthy decisions. This program is sponsored by
the Saratoga Youth Bureau and there is no fee for participation.
Please call Alysse Kasowski at 518-583-9697, ext. 191 for more
information regarding days and times.
Youth Fitness Certification Course
This two session certification course will allow youth ages 10
through 13 to use the fitness area. The course will cover gym
etiquette, nutritional guidelines, basic anatomy and physiology, and
strength and endurance training. Upon completion, members will
receive a wristband to be worn when using the fitness area. The
ages and times for utilizing the fitness area vary at each of the
branches. Please call to schedule an appointment.
For more information about youth classes at the Corinth Branch, please contact Alysse Kasowski at 583-9697, ext. 191 or alysse@saratogaregionalymca.org. |
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Malta Branch
Kids Fitness
A fun-filled, drop-in fitness program geared towards 5 to 10 year
olds that want to learn to be fit and have fun doing it. The class
combines beginner fitness and healthy lifestyle tips to jump start
youths into making better choices in the way of fitness and food.
Each week provides a new experience. The participating youth will
gain knowledge to better themselves in today’s world.
Youth for Fitness Certification Course
This two session certification course will allow youth ages 10 through 13 to use the fitness area. The course will cover gym etiquette, nutritional guidelines, basic anatomy and physiology,
and strength and endurance training. Upon completion, members will receive a certificate and wristband to be worn when using the fitness area. The ages and times for utilizing the fitness
area vary at each of the branches.
For more information about youth classes at the Saratoga Springs Branch, please contact Dan Schenkman at 583-9623, ext. 171 or dans@saratogaregionalymca.org.
Saratoga Springs Branch
FitKidz
A fun-filled fitness program geared towards 5 to 8 year olds that
want to be fit, learn, and have fun doing it. The class combines
beginner fitness and healthy lifestyle tips to jump start youths into
making better choices in the way of fitness and food.
HipHop Kidz
Kidz will learn fun dance routines to popular hiphop music! There is
a class for 6 to 9 year olds and one for 10 to 13 year olds.
YogaKidz
Yoga at an early age encourages self-esteem and body awareness
with a physical activity that is noncompetitive. Yoga fosters
cooperation and compassion. This class is for 5 to 12 year olds.
Youth Fitness Certification Course
This two session certification course will allow youth ages
10 through 13 to use the fitness area. The course will
cover gym etiquette, nutritional guidelines, basic anatomy
and physiology, and strength and endurance training.
Upon completion, members will receive a wristband
to be worn when using the fitness area. The ages and
times for utilizing the fitness area vary at each of the
branches. Please contact the Wellness Desk to schedule an
appointment or confirm availability.
For more information about youth classes at the Saratoga Springs Branch, please contact Melissa McCreary at 583-9622, ext. 118 or melissa@saratogaregionalymca.org.
Wilton Branch
Youth Fitness Certification Course
This two session certification course will allow youth ages 10
through 13 to use the fitness area. The course will cover gym
etiquette, nutritional guidelines, basic anatomy and physiology,
and strength and endurance training. Upon completion, members
will receive a certificate and wristband to be worn when using the
fitness area. The ages and times for utilizing the fitness area vary
at the individual branches. Please contact the Wellness Desk to
schedule an appointment.
Teen Lifting Program
Do you have a son or daughter that wants to learn more about resistance training? Participants will receive instruction on basic free weight
movements, sound nutrition, and fitness etiquette. This class is for 14 years and older and registration is required.
Session: 7 weeks
Days/Times: Monday and Wednesday at 3:30-5:00 pm
Class size: 6 max.
Fees: No charge for members.
For more information about youth classes at the Wilton Branch, please contact Chris Defibaugh at 587-3000, ext. 155 or chris@saratogaregionalymca.org. |
