September 11-November 12, 2023
FALL PROGRAMS
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN:
MIDDLETOWN
INFANTS & TODDLERS: AGES 6-36 MONTHS
Family Music & Movement: Bring the whole family together for 30 minutes of singing and dancing. Only one person in the family needs to be registered but up to 4 family members may attend.
Music & Movement: Enjoy music and movement together while nurturing your child’s inner musician.
Play, Make & Take (2-5): Each week, children will make a craft to take home and enjoy some playtime on the soft play equipment.
Swimming Lessons: PC A Water Discovery, 6-18 Months; PC B Water Exploration, 19-36 Months. Youngster must be accompanied in the pool by an adult on their same YMCA Family Membership account. Click for more info on swimming programs.
PRESCHOOLERS: AGES 3-5 YEARS
Family Music & Movement: Bring the whole family together for 30 minutes of singing and dancing. Only one person in the family needs to be registered but up to 4 family members may attend.
Gymnastics: During these introductory classes, children practice tumbling, cartwheels, balancing on the beam, and other floor exercises. Please Note: Class assignments are subject to change based on each student’s skill set and at the instructor’s discretion. Bring sneakers.
Homeschool Gym: Students are introduced to a variety of sports and games including: soccer, basketball, football, tag games, and more.
Intro to Acting: Acting exercises help performers feel comfortable and confident as they explore their natural creative ability.
Intro to Dance: Learn easy & fun dance moves in a group setting.
Intro to Music: Children learn the basic concepts of music through songs, instruments, and games.
Multi Sports: Students are introduced to a variety of sports and games including: soccer, basketball, football, tag games, and more.
Play, Make & Take (ages 2-5): Each week, children will make a craft to take home and enjoy some playtime on the soft play equipment.
Soccer: Players develop coordination and all-around athleticism.
T-Ball: This introduction to the sport of baseball is intended to help young children develop ball-game skills and have fun.
Toddler Tumble: Kids travel through a fun circuit with mom, dad or caregiver while discovering how their own body moves.
Swimming Lessons: PS 1 Water Acclimation; PS 2 Water Movement; PS 3 Water Stamina; PS 4 Stroke Introduction. Click for more info on swimming programs.
YOUTH: AGES 6-12 YEARS
Actin’ Up – Drama: Students enhance their acting skills through monologues, improv, skits, and short plays.
Basketball: Learn and develop skills of the sport through drills for dribbling, shooting, passing, defense, and teamwork.
Girls Basketball (ages 8-14): is also available.
Chess Club: Games are set up by age and/or skill level.
Color Pencil Art: Create inspirational works of art while learning techniques such as layering, blending, shading, and more.
Crochet Time: It’s Crochet time! In this beginner crochet class, we will learn and practice basic stitches and techniques. The foundation will be set for a lifetime of fun projects and creations. (Students must bring certain materials. The supply list will be provided by the instructor)
Flag Football: Individual and team offensive and defensive concepts are emphasized with considerable time spent playing games.
Girls Fit (8-15): This workout provides a comfortable place for girls to workout with peers and make new friends.
Group Guitar Beginner: Learn to play simple chords, rhythms, and melodies.
Gymnastics: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced. Young gymnasts begin at an introductory level, practicing tumbling, cartwheels, balancing on the beam, and other floor exercises. As they advance, students practice these skills at a much more difficult level. PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE. Please Note: Class assignments are subject to change at the instructor’s discretion. Bring sneakers.
Homeschool Actin’Up-Drama: Students enhance their acting skills through monologues, improv, skits, and short plays.
Homeschool Color Pencil Art: Create inspirational works of art while learning techniques such as layering, blending, shading, and more.
Homeschool Gym: Students are introduced to a variety of sports and games including: soccer, basketball, football, tag games, and more.
Homeschool Intro to Music: Children learn the basic concepts of music through songs, instruments, and games.
Kids Fit: A beginner’s workout curriculum just for kids.
Let’s Dance: Learn expressive dance movements based on Hip Hop, Jazz, Modern, & African styles.
Let’s Paint: Explore the art of painting with watercolors and more.
Pickle Ball: This fun sport combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. The game is played on a badminton-sized court with a slightly modified tennis net using a paddle and a plastic bal lwith holes making it ideal for all ages and skill levels.
Sewing: Learn the life skill of hand sewing as it will promote creativity while developing fine motor skills. Various techniques and skills will be learned through fun exercises and projects. Students must bring fabric (details provided in the first class).
Soccer: Players develop coordination and all-around athleticism.
Taekwondo: Taekwondo is a sport that helps young individuals develop force, speed, balance, flexibility, and stamina. Through Taekwondo children learn new pathways and social and leadership skills that they carry on into school, life, and home.
Volleyball Training: This program encourages effective communication amongst peers as players learn rules and develop skills of the sport.
YMCA Kids Choir: Learn to sing and perform fun & inspirational songs while practicing the basics of singing and expression, as a group.
YMCA Step Team “ROOTS”: Our step team will be called Roots. It will include a mix of Step Dance & Poetry. Using our hands feet, & body, we will make beats while incorporating inspirational passages of legendary poets like Langston Hughes & Maya Angelou.
Swimming Lessons: SA 1 Water Acclimation, SA 2 Water Movement, SA 3 Water Stamina, SA 4 Stroke Introduction, SA 5 & SA 6 Stroke Development & Stroke Mechanics (Barracudas in Training “BIT”). Private/Semi-Private Lessons are also available. Click for more info on swimming programs.
TEENS: AGES 13-17 YEARS
Boxing: The goal of this program is to educate, condition & implement the craft of boxing to the community. During this program, boxers gain tools that will modify their healthy behavior with discipline, repetition, motivation, competitiveness, while enhancing self-esteem.
Crochet Time: It’s Crochet time! In this beginner crochet class, we will learn and practice basic stitches and techniques. The foundation will be set for a lifetime of fun projects and creations. (Students must bring certain materials. The supply list will be provided by the instructor).
Drama Team (ages 13-17/18+): Enhance acting skills through monologues, skits, plays, and creative exercises. Express yourself, motivate others, and impact the community.
Girls Basketball (ages 8-14): Learn and develop skills in the sport through drills in dribbling, shooting, passing, defense, and teamwork.
Girls Fit(ages 10-15): This workout provides a comfortable place for girls to workout with peers and make new friends.
Group Guitar Beginner (ages 13-17/18+): Learn to play simple chords, rhythms, and melodies on the guitar.
Sewing Club (ages 18+): Bring your sewing machine, supplies, or projects to work on and sew in the company of others. An instructor is available to answer questions and provide guidance. All levels are welcome.
Teen Strength & Endurance (ages 13-17): Train like pro athletes with high-intensity interval exercises that improve stamina, agility, and strength. Classes meet on the turf in the Lyons Den.
Swimming Lessons: T/A 1 Beginner, T/A 2 Intermediate, T/A 3 Advanced, T 4-6 Jr. A 4-6 Masters. Private/Semi-Private Lessons are also available. Click for more info on swimming programs.
ADULTS
Drama Team (ages 18+): Enhance acting skills through monologues, skits, plays, and creative exercises. Express yourself, motivate others, and impact the community.
Group Guitar Beginner (ages 13-17/18+): Learn to play simple chords, rhythms, and melodies on the guitar.
Sewing Club (ages 18+): Bring your sewing machine, supplies, or projects to work on and sew in the company of others. An instructor is available to answer questions and provide guidance. All levels are welcome.
Swimming Lessons: T/A 1 Beginner, T/A 2 Intermediate, T/A 3 Advanced, T 4-6 Jr. A 4-6 Masters. Private/Semi-Private Lessons are also available. Click for more info on swimming programs.
SOFY/MONROE
INFANTS & TODDLERS: AGES 6-36 MONTHS
Swimming Lessons: PC A Water Discovery, 6-18 Months; PC B Water Exploration, 19-36 Months. Youngster must be accompanied in the pool by an adult on their same YMCA Family Membership account. Click for more info on swimming programs.
PRESCHOOLERS: AGES 3-5 YEARS
Gymnastics: During these introductory classes, children practice tumbling, cartwheels, balancing on the beam, and other floor exercises. Please Note: Class assignments are subject to change based on each student’s skill set and at the instructor’s discretion. Please bring sneakers.
Intro to Music: Children learn the basic concepts of music through songs, instruments, and games.
Multi Sports: Students are introduced to a variety of sports and games including: soccer, basketball, hockey, football, volleyball, tag games, kickball, and more.
Parent/Child Acting & Arts: Children will work on all forms of the arts, theater, movement, music & visual arts. We will use nursery rhymes to act out scenes, draw pictures, and sing. Each lesson will build on previous teachings and monthly themes.
T-Ball: This introduction to the sport of baseball is intended to help young children develop ball-game skills and have fun.
Swimming Lessons: PC A Water Discovery, 6-18 Months; PC B Water Exploration, 19-36 Months. Youngster must be accompanied in the pool by an adult on their same YMCA Family Membership account. Click for more info on swimming programs.
YOUTH: AGES 6-12 YEARS
Basketball: Learn and develop skills of the sport through drills in dribbling, shooting, passing, defense, and teamwork.
Chess Club: Games are set up by age and/or skill level.
Color Pencil Art: Create inspirational works of art while learning techniques such as layering, blending, shading, and more. Daytime classes are also available for homeschooled students.
Crochet Time: It’s Crochet time! In this beginner crochet class, we will learn and practice basic stitches and techniques. The foundation will be set for a lifetime of fun projects and creations. (Students must bring certain materials. The supply list will be provided by the instructor)
Girls Modified Volleyball: Volleyball encourages effective communication between peers as players further develop their skills and learn proper positioning for gameplay.
Group Guitar: Beginner: Learn to play simple chords, rhythms, and melodies.
Gymnastics: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced. Young gymnasts begin at an introductory level, practicing tumbling, cartwheels, balancing on the beam, and other floor exercises that help develop cardio, endurance, and strength. As students advance, they practice these skills at a much more difficult level. PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE. Notes: Gymnasts will be evaluated. Class assignments are subject to change at the instructor’s discretion. Two or more classes per week are recommended. Please bring sneakers.
Intro to Music & More: Enjoy playing instruments, singing, learning about music theory, and acting—All in one class!
Intro to Volleyball: This volleyball program encourages effective communication with peers as players learn the fundamentals and develop the skills of the sport.
Intro to Wrestling: Students will learn the fundamentals of the sport while developing confidence and learning how to score points on opponents during these strength and conditioning workouts. The program is taught by instructor, Dan Gable.
Kids MIX: Kids will have 45 minutes of PE fun in the gymnasium and on the turf.
Kids Yoga: Students practice stretching & flexibility while doing fun animal poses. Gain discipline while understanding how to be mindful in the moment.
Multi Sports: Students are introduced to a variety of sports and games including: soccer, basketball, hockey, football, volleyball, tag games, kickball, and more.
Soccer: Players develop coordination and all-around athleticism.
Special Technique Boxing:: The goal of this program is to educate, condition & implement the craft of boxing to the community. During this program, boxers gain tools that will modify their healthy behavior with discipline, repetition,
motivation, competitiveness, while enhancing self-esteem.
Swim & Gym:: Don’t forget to wear sneakers and your swim suit and pack a towel for this fun-filled combination of land and water activities. Non-swimmers are welcome to participate.
Tennis: This instructional program is designed to teach children the proper way to hold a racket and perform forehand and backhand strokes as well as how to serve the ball.
Swimming Lessons: SA 1 Water Acclimation, SA 2 Water Movement, SA 3 Water Stamina, SA 4 Stroke Introduction, SA 5 & SA 6 Stroke Development & Stroke Mechanics (Barracudas in Training “BIT”). Private/Semi-Private Lessons are also available. Click for more info on swimming programs.
TEENS: AGES 13-17 YEARS
Girls Modified Volleyball: Volleyball encourages effective communication between peers as players further develop their skills and learn proper positioning for game play.
Guitar Class Beginner (13-17/18+): Learn to play simple chords, rhythms, and melodies.
Strength & Endurance Sports Clinic, Powered by UTZ: As the summer is upon us so is more free time, spend some of that time at the UTZ Sports Clinic. Here you will become more quick, explosive, and agile working with the Y’s own Strength and Conditioning Specialist’s Dakota Suarez. He will teach you the necessary skills to perform at your best regardless of the track, court, or field you play on. Come and see yourself grow to your fullest potential.
Special Technique Boxing: The goal of this program is to educate, condition & implement the craft of boxing to the community. During this program, boxers gain tools that will modify their healthy behavior with discipline, repetition,
motivation, competitiveness, while enhancing self-esteem.
Swimming Lessons: T/A 1 Beginner, T/A 2 Intermediate, T/A 3 Advanced, T 4-6 Jr. Masters. Private/Semi-Private Lessons are also available. Click for more info on swimming programs.
ADULTS
Guitar Class Beginner (18+): Learn to play simple chords, rhythms, and melodies.
Strength & Endurance Sports Clinic, Powered by UTZ: As the summer is upon us so is more free time, spend some of that time at the UTZ Sports Clinic. Here you will become more quick, explosive, and agile working with the Y’s own Strength and Conditioning Specialist’s Dakota Suarez. He will teach you the necessary skills to perform at your best regardless of the track, court, or field you play on. Come and see yourself grow to your fullest potential.
Special Technique Boxing: The goal of this program is to educate, condition & implement the craft of boxing to the community. During this program, boxers gain tools that will modify their healthy behavior with discipline, repetition, motivation, competitiveness, while enhancing self-esteem.
Swimming Lessons: T/A 1 Beginner, T/A 2 Intermediate, T/A 3 Advanced, T 4-6 Jr. Masters. Private/Semi-Private Lessons are also available. Click for more info on swimming programs.
FAMILY
Family Gym: Have some good old family fun running around in the gym – shoot hoops, play soccer, or just enjoy a simple game of tag.
Family Swim: All in attendance must actively participate in the swim session.
Note: Family must all be on the same family membership account
REGISTRATION
Registration for Fall Programs begins August 21, 2023
• Must have an active YMCA Family Membership.
• To register online or through our app, a current e-mail address must be on file prior to registration.
• Three or more unexcused absences from a FREE program may result in being asked to forfeit the spot.
• Children age 5 & under must have a parent/guardian present during program time. Only 1 spectator per child. Spectator must be a YMCA Member.
• A parent/guardian of children 12 & under must remain at the Y.
• Click here for cancellation/refund policies.
• The YMCA may cancel/combine classes at any time.