YOUTH
FITNESS CLASSES
The YMCA of Harrison County
provides fun, engaging, safe and effective youth fitness programs to
help promote overall health, fitness and wellness in our youth.
Our Youth Strength Training Program helps educate
and promote healthy habits in our youth. We have integrated
educational components and activities that reflect the YMCA
commitment to health and wellness of mind, body and spirit for all
in a safe, yet fun manner. Strength and coordination help youth
develop physically and socially in a friendly and encouraging
setting.
Help Our Children Thrive The YMCA integrates the
following positive experiences in our Health, Fitness and Wellness
programs:
- Adult relationships: we encourage adults and youth to have healthy relationships with each other.
- Adult role models: our staff and adult members model positive, responsible behavior.
- Self-esteem: youth and adults improve self-esteem by participating in regular physical activity.
- Personal Power: youth who learn new skills feel more confident in making positive choices.
| BATON TWIRLING CLASS | return to top |
Sessions: Saturdays, Jul. 10th - Aug. 14th,
10:45-11:45 am Baton and t-shirt sizing will be held at the YMCA on: Saturday, June 26th 9 - 11 am
Monday, June 28th 9 - 11 am & 4 - 6 pm
Description: Children will learn the foundation of twirling technique while incorporating elements of dance and body movement. The class always starts with a warm-up targeted to develop the student’s flexibility. Next, the students will learn all the basic twirls such as vertical twirls, horizontal twirls, figure eights, finger twirls, and tosses. As the students work their way through higher twirling skills, they will begin to coordinate their baton work with their body work simultaneously. The 6 week summer class culminates with a short performance for family and friends.
Where: Shireman Studio
| Fees: | |
| Facility Members/$24 per session | Program Members/$42 per session |
BATONS and T-SHIRTS are provided to participants with thanks from our sponsors:
Sessions:
Saturdays, July 31st—September 4th
BEGINNING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
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| Pre K-1st Grade: 11:00 am - Noon | 2nd Grade-Adult: 10-11:00 am |
Ages: K & Up (parents welcome)
Description Pre K-1st Grade: Focuses on using songs, games and stories to introduce basic vocabulary and basic communication skills. Parents are invited to stay for the younger class.
Description 2nd Grade-Adult : Provides an introduction to American Sign Language and Deaf Culture. Topics included are basic grammatical rules, fundamental vocabulary, finger spelling, facial grammar, and numbers.
Where: Shireman Studio
| Fees: | |
| Facility Members/$24 session | Program Members/$42 session |
| JUNIOR STEPPERS | return to top |
Ages: 13 and under
Description: Stepping is fun! Your heart is the most important muscle in your body—make it healthy and strong by doing a fun step routine. Parents are welcome to participate, too.
| Fees: | |
Facility Members/FREE |
Program Members/$42 per session |
| TODDLER TUMBLING | return to top |
Sessions: 4:30 - 5:15 pm, Tuesdays
| Please check back for session offerings |
Where: YMCA Gym
Description: Embrace your little ones love of tumbling through this engaging class. Develop social skills, physical coordination, confidence, and listening. A fun an educational atmosphere for both child and parent!
| Fees: | |
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Facility Members/FREE |
Program Members/$56 per session |
| LITTLE KICKS TAE KWON DO | return to top |
(Ongoing, new sessions begin each month.)
Ages: 4 to 6 years
Description: Little Kicks introduces children to the fundamental principles and discipline of martial arts. Class instruction will cover the basic skills of blocks, kicks and jabs as well as other self-defense techniques. In addition to martial arts, Little Kicks will teach character development and the core values of the YMCA: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Where: Shireman Studio
Instructor: Gina Chinn, 1st Dan Black Belt
| Fees: | |
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Facility Members/FREE |
Program Members/$56 per session |
Other programs that
may interest youth:
| Youth Basketball | Piano or Voice Lessons |
| Tumbling & Cheer | Torpedos Swim Team |
| Day Camps & Preschool | Home School PE |