Family Programs

Healthy Kids Night
Kids ages 10-17 may join us every Saturday for an evening out at the YMCA of Saratoga. Kids will participate in age-appropriate activities which will utilize the gym, fitness center, pool, track and cyber cafe. Children of all ages must be signed in
and out by an adult (over 18 years of age) and there is a no re-entry policy. For more information, please contact Mel LaBelle at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at mel@ymcasaratoga.org.


Session: Begins November 6, 2010
Days/Times: Saturday from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Fees: $5.00 member/$8.00 non-member

Saratoga Springs Branch

 

YMCA Family Night

Come join us for a fun filled Friday night. This program will include family gym time with games, pool and track time, as well as arts and crafts. Family Night will start on October 8th. For more information, please contact Mel LaBelle at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at mel@ymcasaratoga.org.


Days/Times: Begins on October 1, 2010
Fridays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fees: FREE

Saratoga Springs Branch

 

Tot Playgroups
A special fun time for children and parents. This program focuses on developing socialization and cooperation skills and includes free play, finger plays and stories. This is a great way for parents and children to spend time together and meet and interact with other friends. Grandparents, babysitters and nannies are welcome to participate.  For more information, contact Yonka Perkins at 583-9622, ext. 118 or yonka@ymcasaratoga.org.


Days/Times: 1-2 year olds -
Tuesday at 10:00 - 10: 45 a.m.
2-3 year olds - Thursday at 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Fees: Full member $31/program member $62/session


Little Elves Workshop
Bring in your little elves to the YMCA to make two gifts to take home. We will provide a snack and play time for the kids while you catch up on your last minute holiday shopping! Cost is $20 per child and this program will be held on
December 12th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.


Sunday Shoppers
Are your children bored with shopping? Bring them to the Sunday Shoppers at the Saratoga Springs Branch from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. while mom and dad run errands, do their weekly
grocery shopping or visit the shops downtown. We will have planned activities for children ages 8 weeks to 9 years old, including outside play, craft activity and snack. Please register at
the front desk. Reservations are closed 48 hours prior to each Sunday Shoppers and space is limited. For more information, call Erin Wilkinson at 583-9622, ext. 124.


Days/Times: September 19th, October 17th, November 21st from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Fees: $15/child

 

Family Recreational Swim Times
Open to full facility members only. All children must be accompanied in the pool by an adult (age 18 or older).

Friday 7:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.


Please see the pool schedule at the
Saratoga Springs Branch or at http://www.ymcasaratoga.org/aquatics.php
for any additional hours.

 

Open Recreational Swim - Members or
Day Passes

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older) in the pool area. Children requiring flotation devices must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older) in the pool. Members with questionable swimming abilities who wish to be in the deep end must take a swim test.


Monday 1:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 2:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 1:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 1:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 2:00 - 5:45 p.m.


Open swim space is limited. We reserve the
right to limit the number of participants.
Please see the pool schedule at the
Saratoga Springs Branch or at http://www.ymcasaratoga.org/aquatics.php
for any additional hours.

 

Be sure to visit our aquatics, gymnastics and tennis pages for programming.

 

 

 

 

Parents’ Night Out
Parents’ Night Out is an opportunity for parents to have a night out! Bring back date night, ladies or guys night out, or movie night. Every Parents’ Night Out will have a theme and children will enjoy theme-based games, crafts or movies.
This program is for children ages 8 weeks to 6 years old.


NEW - Parents’ Night Out II: We also have spaces available for 7 to 10 year olds with age-appropriate acitivites.


Reservations are closed 48 hours prior to each Parents’ Night Out and space is limited. Please register at the front desk. For more information call Erin Wilkinson at 583-9622, ext. 124 or erin@ymcasaratoga.org.


Days/Times: September 11th, October 2nd, November 6th, December 4th
Saturdays from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Fees: $15/child

 

Celebrations and Parties
Saratoga Springs Branch: Swimming or Gym Parties
Make a splash or bounce around at your party—and let us handle the planning and clean-up! Parties at the Saratoga Springs Branch include games, music and party time, then it’s
off to the pool for swimming or to the gym for fun in our Bouncy House and various sports related games. For more information call Erin Wilkinson at 583-9622, ext. 124 or erin@ymcasaratoga.org.

Fees: $150 for up to 20 children - for more children, additional fees apply.  A pizza option is available for an additional cost.


Wilton Branch: Gymnastics Parties
You’ll flip over the parties at the Wilton Branch! They include an hour of gymnastics with structured fun, open gym time and games, and then one hour of party time. It’s a fun way
to celebrate your child’s birthday—without the stress of planning and clean-up! For more information call Courtney Lashomb at 587-3000, ext. 151 or at courtney@ymcasaratoga.org.


Fees: $150 for up to 20 children - for more children, additional fees apply.  A pizza option is available for an additional cost.

 

Karate Kids and Goju Ryu Karate
Certified first degree black belt Goju Karate instructor has designed family karate classes for children and adults of all ability levels, interests and ages. Karate is a registration only program. Karate is taught in a continuous 7 week session and training may begin at anytime. See instructor for purchase of uniform. This program is held at the Corinth Branch only.  Please contact Alysse Kasowski at 583-9697, ext. 191 or at alysse@ymcasaratoga.org for more information.

Sessions: 7-week program session
Days/Times:
Karate Kids - 5 to 10 year olds
(with no marital arts background) Saturdays
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Goju Ryu Karate - 8 years and older
Tuesdays and Thursdays from
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Fees:
Karate Kids - Full member: $25 for all 7-wks
Goju Ryu Karate - Full member: $18 for all 7-wks
Non-member rates also available.

Corinth Branch

 


 

YMCA Adventure Guides
As a member of YMCA Adventure Guides, you will have the opportunity to develop a stronger relationship with your child by joining a unique “circle”. You and your child will participate
in activities like games, camping trips, ceremonies, and family adventures. Throughout this journey, the Adventure Guides compass points are family, nature, community, fun, and the
YMCA character development values which provide a sense of direction and inspiration for the activities. This program is for parents or significant adults with children ages 5 to 9
years old.


Days/Times: Wednesday from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Fees: Members $45/adult and child
$15 for each additional child/session
Program members$60/adult and child
$20 for each additional child/session

 

 
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