Youth Opportunities

Youth Fitness - May 2012

The YMCA is a place for family.  By offering youth programming and activities, we make it possible for the entire family  to enjoy the YMCA, and promote Youth Development, Social Responsibility, and Healthy Living.  Programming includes, but it not limited to:

• Y5210 Classes *see description below*.
• Kids Dance Central on Fridays at 5:00pm.
• Youth Arcade and Zone which house hydraulic resistance equipment as well as an air hockey table, Nintendo Wii's, and DDR Dancing Games.
• Gymnasium time that can be used for free basketball play, as well as other activities.
• Inflatable Bounce House (times/days vary...please check the youth schedule)
• PreSchool PE is offered on Monday, Tuesday and Friday mornings for preschool children ages 3-5 to engage in physical fun and activites, as well as the Bounce House!
• Fun 4 Fives is now also offered for 5 year olds only, in order to help them transition to our youth activities.  These times will vary with the season, so check the youth schedule!

Please check our Youth Schedule for specific times and additional information. Make sure to find us on Facebook to stay up to date on all activities and events!

 

Y5210

Let's Go! 5-2-1-0  is a program aimed at increasing healthy eating and physical activity in
todays youth.  We currently house the program here at the Y as well as in eleven Afterschool sites 
in both the city and county in and around Kingsport.  The program endorses the “5-2-1-0” message,
which emphasizes the importance of: