Welcome to the YMCA of Middletown |
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SPORTS & FITNESS PROGRAMS FOR ALL! |
The YMCA of Middletown offers recreational and instructional programs for EVERYONE! Children 12 & under must have a parent present in the building at all times. |
Fitness Programs |
| KIDS CAVE (Ages 7-12) |
| The Kids Cave is a special activity room dedicated to our youth members, ages 7-12 years old. The room is supervised at all times by one of our energetic youth department employees. Kids will workout on weight machines and stationary bikes built just for kids. We also have cardio-game bikes, so kids can enjoy playing a video game while getting a great cardio workout. Kids Cave participants will also utilize the gymnasium and multi-purpose room where they will play a variety of sports and challenge themselves on our climbing wall. After a hard workout, kids can continue to challenge themselves by playing games on our computers or Wii Fit.
Please Note: Children 12 and under must have a parent present in the building. Hours of Operation (Fall, Winter & Spring): Please Note: The Kids Cave will be open for additional morning hours, throughout the school year, when kids have off from school. Such dates will be posted at the front desk and e-mailed to families in advance. Hours of Operation (Summer): |
| TEEN FIT (Ages 13 & 14) |
| All 13 & 14 year old members MUST complete 3 orientations with a fitness trainer prior to working out in the wellness center. During orientation, teens will be taught how to properly and safely use all exercise equipment. The fitness trainer will educate teens about the benefits of an active and healthy lifestyle.
Please Note: Teens must work out with a parent/guardian when using free weights. |
| PARENT & CHILD YOGA (Ages 2-5) |
This class is perfect for stay-at-home parents. This is a wonderful way to spend time together while getting a great workout for both parent and child. Classes include exercise, meditation, game playing, and story telling to make yoga come to life and create balance, focus, and strength in a safe learning environment. This class has been removed from our schedule this season. Anyone interested should please contact the Sports Department. |
CHILDREN’S YOGA (Ages 6-12) |
| Children's Yoga promotes inner-strength, confidence and self-esteem while encouraging your child to explore and discover his/her mind & body in a fun-filled way! The use of animated poses and basic stretching exercises promote strength, flexibility, coordination & body awareness. Breathing and visualization techniques teach kids how to focus, relax and develop self-control.
Monday 5:30 – 6:15PM |
| YOGA (Ages 13 & Older) |
Find new and interesting ways to increase your flexibility, enhance your breathing, reduce tension, and improve the quality of your life. What better way to relax after a long, stressful day at work than in a therapeutic yoga class? Leave the class feeling stress-free and re-energized. Treat your body and mind to something special! Yoga (Beginner) Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30PM Yoga (Power-Adv) Tuesday 6:45 - 7:45PM Yoga (Beginner) Thursday 9:00 - 10:00AM Yoga (Beginner) Thursday 5:30 - 6:30PM Yoga (Beginner) Friday 9:00 - 10:00AM Yoga (Power-Adv) Friday 10:15 - 11:15AM Registration Fees: MEMBERS FREE! 1x/Week $81/Non-Member 2x/Week $104/Non-Member |
| YOGA-PILATES FUSION (Ages 13 & Older) |
A fusion of flowing asanas and pilates matwork. Warm up with sun salutations, transition to core-strengthening matwork, recover with restorative postures and follow your breath to strength, health and vitality. Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30PM Registration Fees: MEMBERS FREE! 1x/Week $81/Non-Member 2x/Week $104/Non-Member
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| PILATES - BASIC MAT (Ages 13 & Older) |
Pilates incorporates body and mind. In Pilates it is more important to execute a few repetitions of an exercise correctly versus numerous, mindless repetitions. The result is longer, leaner muscles, clarity of mind, and a feeling of “refreshment” after class. Pilates incorporates elements of yoga, swimming, Greco Roman exercise, breathing techniques, boxing, rowing, dance, and gymnastics. Sunday 10:00 - 11:00AM Registration Fees: MEMBERS FREE! $81/Non-Member |
| TOTAL BODY CIRCUIT (Ages 13 & Older) |
Boost your metabolism and get lean with our total body circuit — single sets of exercises, back-to-back, station-to-station. Stations will be alternated with cardio intervals. Class is appropriate for all fitness levels. Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:45 - 10:45AM Monday/Wednesday/Friday 5:45 - 6:30PM Registration Fees: MEMBERS FREE! $130/Non-Member
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| BOOT CAMP WORKOUT (Ages 13 & Older) |
This class is for anyone looking to improve their fitness level. Calisthenics, dumbbells, marching, steps, bands, gliding discs, are all used to get a total body workout. This high intensity class will help you take your body places it’s never been before. Monday & Wednesday 5:35 - 6:30PM Registration Fees: MEMBERS FREE! $104/Non-Member |
| HALF & HALF WORKOUT (Ages 13 & Older) |
An easy to follow cardio workout! (High energy/Warm-up first—followed by 30 minutes of cardio - basic floor aerobics or step aerobics or a combination of both). The ending toning segment targets upper and lower body together. Class uses physio-balls, gliding discs, exercise bands and hand weights for toning. Class ends with a full body stretch. All fitness levels welcome! Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 - 6:30PM Registration Fees: MEMBERS FREE! $104/Non-Member
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| SENIORCIZE |
A group exercise class designed specifically for the active older adult. The class is led by two certified personal trainers who utilize the Cybex strength & cardio equipment, track and physioballs. Benefits from this class will include improved: strength, flexibility, balance, cardiovascular endurance, and core stability. Oldies music sets the tone for this very popular class. Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 - 10:00AM Registration Fees: MEMBERS FREE! $104/Non-Member |
| STRENGTH & STRETCH (Ages 13 & Older) |
This class incorporates Pilates based movement and stretch and strengthening exercises that will tone and firm your body like nothing else. Monday 7:05 - 8:05PM Registration Fees: MEMBERS FREE! 1x/Week $81/Non-Member 2x/Week $104/Non-Member |
| ZUMBA (Ages 13 & Older) |
Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music - dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Zumba utilizes the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. It is a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps. Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 - 9:45AM Thursday 6:45 - 7:45PM Friday 6:00 - 6:45PM (FAMILY) Sunday 11:15 - 12:15PM Registration Fees: MEMBERS FREE! 1x/Week $81/Non-Member 2x/Week $104/Non-Member |
| W.A.H.O.O. (Ages 13 & Older) |
“Want an Hour of Oomph?” A challenging workout aimed at toning for the entire body. This class will use the Bender Ball, physio-balls, exercise bands, gliding disks and more for an hour and a whole lot of Oomph. Tuesday 6:35 - 7:35PM Registration Fees: MEMBERS FREE! $81/Non-Member |
| LIGHT & LIVELY (Ages 13 & Older) |
Light & Lively - A class for beginners & the active older adult. Class includes light dance aerobics and exercise for fitness, flexibility, and balance. Registration Fees: MEMBERS FREE! $104/Non-Member |
| SHARQUI - BELLY DANCING (Ages 13 & Older) |
The SharQui technique is an anatomical approach to belly dance that works the entire body so that you can work out safer and smarter. Not only will you learn the building blocks of bellydance and have a better understanding of how the body works, but you will gain core strength, speed, isolation and stamina. SharQui is forhte person who wants a new and exciting way to get fit. It is a total body workout that will get your heart pumping! Monday & Wednesday 11:00AM - 12:00PM Registration Fees: MEMBERS FREE! $104/Non-Member |
| ABSOLUTELY ABS/BACK/POSTURE (Ages 13 & Older) |
A straight forward program that focuses on your abs. lower back, and posture. If your abs need a little more attenttion, this is the class you are looking for. Muscle balance is necessary for good posture so exercises for the lower back are included to help you maintain that balance between opposing muscles. Monday & Wednesday 6:35 - 7:00PM Registration Fees: MEMBERS FREE! $81/Non-Member |
| YMCA PUMP (Ages 13 & Older) |
This is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60 minute workout challenges all the major muscle groups by using the best weight room exercises like squats, lifts, presses, and curls. Great music, choreographed exercise along with your choice of weights inspires you to get the results you want - and FAST! Monday 4:30PM - 5:30PM Tuesday 10:00AM - 11:00AM Wednesday 4:30PM - 5:30PM Thursday 10:00AM - 11:00AM Saturday 9:35AM - 10:35AM Registration Fees: MEMBERS FREE! $104/Non-Member |
| CARDIO CORE & MORE (Ages 13 & Older) |
Intervals of Step and Kick Boxing combined with Pilates, Strength Training and Yoga. This class is geared toward helping you increase your cardiovascular endurance while improving core strength, muscle tone, and flexibility. This class is a total body workout appropriate for all fitness levels. Wednesday 7:05 - 8:05PM Registration Fees: MEMBERS FREE! 1x/Week $81/Non-Member 2x/Week $104/Non-Member |
| MILEAGE CLUB (Ages 13 & Over) |
This is an excellent way to keep fit and have fun exercising. Keep track of the number of miles you accumulate on our indoor track, treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, AMT's or with our outdoor walking program. Total miles accumulated must be accomplished by a combination of workouts on at least two cardio machines or one cardio machine and participation in the outdoor walking program. You will be provided with a chart to record your mileage and incentives will be awarded for reaching the 100, 200 and 300 mile marks. 100 miles = YMCA T-shirt 200 miles = YMCA Messenger Bag 300 miles = YMCA Sweatshirts MEMBERS ONLY! Registration Fees: $10/Member |
| Sports Programs |
| GYMNASTICS (Ages 3-7) |
| Children will have lots of fun singing, dancing, tumbling, jumping, balancing, and stretching throughout a variety of fun creative gymnastics activities as they develop coordination, strength, and flexibility.
Pres-School Gymnastics Kindernastics |
| KARATE/JUDO (Ages 5-12) |
| There is strong evidence that a well-structured karate program helps participants develop stronger self-confidence and self-esteem. Children who participate in karate may also focus better in their everyday activities. The focus of our karate/judo classes is on discipline, leadership, and FUN! Participants will gain total body control and coordination as they are taught proper body movement, kicks and punches.
Ages 5-7 (Beginner & Intermediate) Saturday 11:30 – 12:15PM In addition to the program registration fee, each participant is required to purchase a uniform from Sensei Olang. Uniforms cost $25-$30 depending on size. |
| TEEN & ADULT KARATE/MIXED MARTIAL ARTS (Ages 13 & Older) |
What better way to discipline yourself than to participate in an adult karate class.
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| PEE WEE SPORTS (Ages 3-5) |
Participating in sports and fitness activities helps build self-confidence and develops motor skills and coordination. Our Pee Wee Sports program introduces children to a variety of sports throughout the session and teaches them the basic rules and skills of each sport while encouraging socialization between peers. Monday 11:30AM - 12:15PM Wednesday 11:30AM - 12:15PM Gym & Swim: Swimming lessons are available for an additional fee on each of these days prior to the Pee Wee Sports class. |
| BOY’S WRESTLING - FALL MAT CLUB (Grades 4 – 12 /Ages 8-17) |
| This is a pre-season folkstyle wrestling club focusing on fitness and technique. Only wrestlers, ages 13 and older will be permitted to use the weight room and cardio machines in our fitness center.
Grades 7-12 (Ages 12-17) Monday 6:00 - 7:30 This program has been removed from our schedule this season. Anyone interested should please call our Sports Department. |
| MEN’S FREESTYLE WRESTLING CLUB (Ages 19 & Older) |
Our Men’s freestyle wrestling club is coached by a volunteer coach with years of wrestling experience. The group meets twice a week and practices include a warm-up, stretches, drills, and technique training. Head gear and knee pads are optional. Wrestling shoes are mandatory. Participants must hand in a completed medical consent form prior to participating. This program has been removed from our schedule this season. Anyone interested should please call our Sports Department. |
| BASKETBALL SKILLS CLINICS (Ages 6-17) |
| This program teaches children and teens the skills and rules of the game and prepares them for participation in our basketball leagues. The program combines basketball skills training with a workout designed just for basketball players.
Fall II / Winter II / Spring / Summer |
| BASKETBALL LEAGUES (Ages 6-12) |
| Basketball is one of the most popular programs at the YMCA. Games are played on Saturday and emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship, and FUN! Each team is coached by a parent volunteer. Any parents interested in volunteering should notify Shawn Thomas, Sports Coordinator, as soon as possible.
Fall I / Winter I |
| ADULT BASKETBALL (Ages 19 & Older) |
| Our gymnasium is open Monday & Wednesday evenings for adults to either shoot around or play a few games (depending on nightly attendance). The program is free to members and non-members may purchase a $15 YMCA day pass to participate. Complimentary Guest Passes are not accepted for this program.
Monday & Wednesday 7:45 – 9:45PM |
| OUTDOOR SOCCER (Ages 3-10) |
| Our soccer program emphasizes age appropriate skill building and socialization. This program encourages children to be self-confident and will help them improve gross motor skills. Parent involvement and participation is encouraged at the Pee Wee level (ages 3-4).
Pee Wee Soccer (Ages 3-4) Saturday 9:30 – 10:15AM Youth Soccer (Ages 11-14) Saturday 10:30 - 11:15AM |
| CHEERLEADING (Ages 4-18) |
| The YMCA of Middletown is host to the Cheer Dome Angelz. The Angelz offer year-round competitive Cheer teams as well as a non-competitive Cheernastics program for beginners. This unique sport is a combination of cheer, gymnastics, acrobatics, and athletic dance. Try-outs for the competitive teams are held 3 times a year.
Cheernastics (Ages 4-12) Angelz Sparks (Ages 4-8) Practices are held twice a week. Please contact Sandra Succi with The Cheer Dome Angelz for more information: |
| ADULT OPEN VOLLEYBALL (Ages 19 & Older) |
| Open volleyball gives players time to practice & prepare for the adult volleyball leagues held during the fall and winter season. Volleyball is also a great way to meet some new friends and potential team mates.
Spring / Summer Registration Fees: |
| ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE (Ages 19 & Older) |
| The volleyball league is run over a course of 16 weeks. The first two weeks of the season will be open volleyball games. Teams will be chosen by a draft during the second week. Teams may practice together during the third and fourth weeks of open games. Games will begin during the fifth week. Games will be played for twelve weeks. Each player will receive a team t-shirt and the league champions will win individual trophies at the end of the season.
Fall / Winter Registration Fees: |
| MEN'S OPEN FLOOR HOCKEY (Ages 18 & Older) |
| Our gymnasium is open Sunday mornings for pick-up games. To preserve our gym floor, only plastic sticks may be used. The program is free to members. Non-members may purchase a $15 drop-in fee each day.
Sunday 9:00AM-11:00AM Registration Fees: MEMBERS FREE! $15/Non-Member |
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