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The YMCA has a wide range of programming and opportunities for every age, from birth to senior citizen.
Martial Arts All Ages
(Age 8+) This class is for men, women and children ages 8 and older. Your training will include traditional and nontraditional martial arts including self-defense. Martial arts is a great way to stay fit and have fun!
The Mixed Martial Arts system draws techniques from aikido, boxing, hapkido, judo, kickboxing and wrestling. The training philosophy of this system is to combine the most effective aspects of these martial arts into a superior form of realistic self-defense.
Beautiful, ingenious and fun martial arts class, blending Filipino stick, karate and jujitsu. Perfect for all ages.
Rock Climbing All Ages
Open climb times are available to anyone within ages specified. All participants must have a current waiver form signed for 2010. All children under the age of 18 must have parent or legal guardian sign a waiver. Come and challenge yourself. You will dig our rock climbing wall that stands tall and the staff that mans it.
Skateboarding All Ages
All skaters must have a waiver signed by their parent unless they are age 18 or older. Helmets and knee pads are required to skate.
Swimming All Ages
Aquatic Games: Bullfrong and Tadpoles
Aquatic Games is a fun brand new class for children to learn and play different water games such as Sharks and Minnows, Water Polo, Snorkeling, and Water Volleyball. The goal of the class is to learn how to be fit in the water through different aquatic activities while having fun! Each week we will be focusing on a different water activity. Snorkel kit is included in the cost of the class. Participants must be Guppy level or higher.
The Leaning Tower YMCA Conqueror's Swim Program is FREE to members and is for individuals who are developmentally or physically challenged. Individuals must be able to gain entrance to the pool without the use of a lift or ramp.
Fun time for families to have an old fashioned Easter egg hunt but in the pool.
Water Safety Presentations: this series of presentations is to help educate children and adults about the dangers in and around aquatic environments. The objective is to give people of all ages the tools to prevent accidents from happening, the knowledge to identify and respond to an aquatic emergency and tips on how to stay safe.
Races All Ages
Here is an opportunity for all to ride your motorcycle/scooter rain or shine to help benefit the Strong Kids Campaign. All proceeds will benefit the program. Registration will be prior to the event at 8am. All participants will received an event T-shirt
Get ready for the Annual Commit to be Fit 5k/10k Run/Walk by joining our running class. It meets on Saturdays and prepares you for the 5k/10k. It will cover all training techniques for running that includes strength training, stretching, proper shoes and planned distance runs each week. The class will take place outside. Fee includes your entrance into the race at some of our centers.
Running \ Walking Clubs All Ages
Get ready to run in Buehler's 5K
Whether it's your first race or you simply want to improve; this is the class for you! We'll work on strength, endurance, and conditioning together!
Cooking All Ages
Take a culinary journey all around the world. Each week we will explore the culture and food of a different country from around the world. This class will feed both your brain and your tummy. The last week of class each child will bring home a cookbook with all of the recipes, of the food they made, in it. Bring a container to bring home any leftovers.
Storytime All Ages
We've invited Santa to help us get in the holiday spirit!
Friday Dec. 3, 6-8 p.m.
Every child gets to bring their Wish List and have time with the big man himself. We'll take pictures that you will have access to on Shutterfly, but you are welcome to bring a camera too. The evening will also include ornament making and cookie decorating as well as time for the Playmaze.Our Family Nights require that adults participate with the children, so the fee is per person, including adults. There is no charge for children 12 months and younger
Registration deadline is Monday Nov. 29 at 9 p.m. $4/member, $5/ Non-Member
Come join us for some reading time. Various stories will be read by a volunteer during this relaxing time in the Babysitting Cabin. Have your child venture into storyland.
Cardio All Ages
A must for any athlete. Be better, faster, stronger and more focused. A combination of exercises that will contribute to increasing your speed, strength, agility, explosiveness and injury prevention. Each athlete may attend unlimited classes weekly. You can pay by the month or quarterly or semi annually. Don't miss out on this amazing class!
Strength and Toning All Ages
A must for any athlete. Be better, faster, stronger and more focused. A combination of exercises that will contribute to increasing your speed, strength, agility, explosiveness and injury prevention. Each athlete may attend unlimited classes weekly. You can pay by the month or quarterly or semi annually. Don't miss out on this amazing class!
Build crucial core strength from the innermost abdominal muscles and lower back, and build a new, healthy base for your fitness routine - and do it in less time.