Child and Youth Programs 

YMCA Kid Fit, Youth Fit, and more 

The YMCA offers a variety of skill-based programs designed for children and youth (ages 3-15 years). These programs provide children and youth with opportunities to have fun and play, participate in physical activity, develop their movement and physical literacy skills, and develop social connections with their peers and YMCA staff.

Please refer to the Program Schedule to learn what programs are offered in your community this session. For any assistance, please e-mail customer service.

Program Information 

Drop-in Recreation Programs 

*Active Child Membership required

Join us for unlimited drop-in recreation programs as a part of your child’s YMCA Membership. YMCA staff will lead fun and engaging activities and games. These drop-in programs foster social development and allow your child to experience a variety of program options including activities such as crafts, active games and sports.

Registered Skill Based Programs 

Program Schedules vary by branch, please check the program schedule below for more information about what is running at your branch.

YMCA Kid Fit Cardio is a circuit-based program focuses on cardiovascular endurance and strength. Obstacle courses allow children to engage in activities that help improve their hearts and lungs. These fun circuits enhance fundamental movement skills and improve stamina.

In a setting where play is encouraged, YMCA Kid Fit Cardio sets the tone for an active, healthy lifestyle.

Fees 

Members: First program is included in your Child Membership; purchase a second program for a 50% discount

Non-members: $70 for six weeks

YMCA Kid Fit Fun takes activities from all three of our Kid Fit streams!

Looking to try some obstacle courses and cardio circuits, balancing it out with yoga activities, and finishing off the session with a twist on sports from our YMCA Kid Fit Game On curriculum? This program is for you! In a setting where play is encouraged, YMCA Kid Fit Fun sets the tone for an active, healthy lifestyle.

Fees 

Members: First program is included in your Child Membership; purchase a second program for a 50% discount

Non-members: $70 for six weeks

YMCA Kid Fit Game ON focuses on coordination, movement skills, and object control.

These age-appropriate games with aims, teach children and youth how to handle balls, pucks, sticks, and racquets while staying active with fun individual and team-based activities.

Fees 

Members: First program is included in your Child Membership; purchase a second program for a 50% discount

Non-members: $70 for six weeks

It’s never too early to motivate and inspire children to be active!

With a focus on strength, endurance and flexibility, this program will enhance physical literacy; increasing body awareness, balance, coordination, and concentration. Incorporating music and stories will spark imagination.

YMCA Kid Fit Yoga helps increase self-awareness, body control, and boost self-esteem.

Fees 

Members: First program is included in your Child Membership; purchase a second program for a 50% discount

Non-members: $70 for six weeks

Youth Fit incorporates athletic conditioning and a fun environment, encouraging ongoing participation in physical activity.

Through games and fitness activities participants will improve their agility, balance and coordination, skills that are utilized in a wide variety of team and individual sports. Youth Fit incorporates activities that promote endurance and speed, strength, agility and power, and flexibility.

Fees 

Members: First program is included in your Child Membership; purchase a second program for a 50% discount

Non-members: $70 for six weeks

Improve your physical fitness, coordination, self-confidence, and personal discipline. Learn to block, punch, kick and defend yourself in a courteous and respectful atmosphere. We welcome everyone to join us in a lifelong journey that is the centuries-old traditional martial art of Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate.

Serve, Volley, Rally!

Badminton Skills encourages participants to develop their confidence in a fun and supportive recreational environment. Participants will learn basic badminton skills including serving, volleying and rallying. This program provides children and youth with the opportunity to enhance their skills through a variety of drills and practice their skills through a non-competitive scrimmage.

Fees 

Members: First program is included in your Child Membership; purchase a second program for a 50% discount

Non-members: $70 for six weeks

The YMCA Basketball skill development program encourages participants to develop their confidence in a fun and supportive recreational environment.

Basketball Skills provides children and youth with the opportunity to enhance their skills through a variety of drills and practice their skills through a non-competitive scrimmage. The program will focus on teamwork, fair play, and cooperation.

Fees 

Members: First program is included in your Child Membership; purchase a second program for a 50% discount

Non-members: $70 for six weeks

Pickleball Skills encourages participants to develop their confidence in a fun and supportive recreational environment.

Participants will learn basic skills of pickleball including dinking, the volley, lobbing and strokes. This program provides children and youth with the opportunity to enhance their skills through a variety of drills and practice their skills through a non-competitive scrimmage.

Fees 

Members: First program is included in your Child Membership; purchase a second program for a 50% discount

Non-members: $70 for six weeks

Variety Dance encourages children to develop a joy for movement and dance.

Children will learn about rhythm, and experience basic movements related to a variety of dance styles including ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, and acro. This program hopes to spark a child’s interest in dance, while they have fun being active and trying something new.

Fees 

Members: First program is included in your Child Membership; purchase a second program for a 50% discount

Non-members: $70 for six weeks

Volleyball Skills encourages participants to develop their confidence in a fun and supportive recreational environment. This program provides children and youth with the opportunity to enhance their skills through a variety of drills and practice their skills through a non-competitive scrimmage.

Fees 

Members: First program is included in your Child Membership; purchase a second program for a 50% discount

Non-members: $70 for six weeks