Health and Wellness for Kidz
Saratoga Springs Branch Health and Wellness Schedule for Kids
Roc-N-Tots
Roc-N-Tots offers an introduction to movement and music for growing minds and bodies for ages 18 months through 3 years. A fun mix of circle songs, free dance, marching and imagination which your child will talk about all week! For more information, contact Yonka Perkins at 583-9622, ext. 118 or yonka@ymcasaratoga.org.
Sessions: Fall I-II, Winter, Spring I, Spring II
Days/Times: Wednesday
18 - 24 months - 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
2 to 3 years - 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fees: Full member $22.50/program member $45/session
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.
Sessions: Fall I-II, Winter, Spring I-II
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
Saratoga Springs Branch
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run, a 10-week program that ends with a 5K Run/Walk, uses fitness and fun to learn about self-esteem,
values, being respectful to ourselves and our communities, making difficult decisions and being true to who we are. We are looking for 4th, 5th and 6th grade girls who believe girls are smart, powerful, strong, fun, cool and would like to
celebrate that fact with other girls who feel the same way.
Days/Times: Start date to be determined - Fall
Monday and Wednesday - 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Fees: FREE
Saratoga Springs Branch
Teen Fit
The Teen Fit program helps students gain an interest in exercise
and nutrition by providing a fun teen-oriented program at
the Corinth YMCA Branch site. Activity and exercise are vital
ingredients towards a long and healthy lifestyle for our young
people. This is a voluntary after school program that includes
a variety of fitness activities including: walking, weight lifting,
aerobic classes, importance of proper warm-up and cool
down, intro to cardio equipment, record keeping for workout,
and cardio room etiquette. In addition, homework help is
provided, along with emotional support, interaction with
positive role models, and a support network for growth and
development. The mission of this program is to empower,
encourage and strengthen “at risk” teens in mind, body and
spirit to make smart choices that will lead them to make
positive and healthy decisions. This program is sponsored by
the Saratoga Youth Bureau.
Days/Times: Please contact Alysse Kasowski at 583-9697, ext. 191 or at alysse@ymcasaratoga.org for program days and times.
Fees: FREE
Corinth Branch
Teen Lifting Program
Do you have a son or daughter that wants to learn more about resistance training? Participants will receive instruction on basic free weight movements, sound nutrition, and fitness etiquette. This class is for 14 years and older and registration is required. For more information, please contact Chris Defbaughat 587-3000, ext. 151 or at chris@ymcasaratoga.org for Wilton Branch program and contact John Higgins at 583-9622, ext. 119 or at johnh@ymcasaratoga.org.
Wilton Branch
Session: 7 weeks
Days/Times: Monday and Wednesday at
3:30 - 5:00 p.m. - class size: 6 max.
Fees: No charge for members.
Saratoga Springs Branch
Session: 7 weeks
Days/Times: Thursday at 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Fees: No charge for members.
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FitKidz
A fun-filled fitness program geared towards 5 to 8 year olds that want to be fit, learn, and have fun doing it. The class combines beginner fitness and healthy lifestyle tips to jump-start youths into making better choices in the way of fitness and food. For more information, contact Yonka Perkins at 583-9622, ext. 118 or yonka@ymcasaratoga.org.
Saratoga Springs Branch
Kids Fitness
A fun-filled, drop-in fitness program geared towards 5 to 10 year olds that want to learn to be fit and have fun doing it. The class combines beginner fitness (utilizing anything from bands and cycling to pilates) and healthy lifestyle tips to jump start youths into making better choices in the way of fitness and food. Each week provides a new experience. The participating youth will gain knowledge to better themselves in today’s world. For more information, contact Amy Wert at 583-9623, ext. 171 or amy@ymcasaratoga.org.
Malta Branch
Kidz HipHop
Kidz will learn fun dance routines to popular
hiphop music! There is a class for 6 to 9 year
olds and one for 10 to 13 year olds. For more information, contact Yonka Perkins at 583-9622, ext. 118 or yonka@ymcasaratoga.org.
Saratoga Springs Branch
YogaKidz
Yoga at an early age encourages self-esteem and body
awareness with a physical activity that is noncompetitive. Yoga
fosters cooperation and compassion. This class is for 4 to 8
year olds. For more information, call Yonka Perkins at 583-
9622, ext. 118. For more information, contact Yonka Perkins at 583-9622, ext. 118 or yonka@ymcasaratoga.org.
Saratoga Springs Branch
Yoga Kids
YogaKids is available to children ages 5 to 12. It is a noncompetitive class which teaches yoga to children in a fun, ageappropriate way. The children will not only be doing the yoga poses, but will also have the chance to incorporate art, music, math and science into each of the classes. For more information, contact Amy Wert at 583-9623, ext. 171 or amy@ymcasaratoga.org.
Malta Fitness Branch
Youth For Fitness
A fun-filled fitness program geared towards 8 to 10 year olds
that want to be fit, learn, and have fun doing it. The class combines
beginner fitness and healthy lifestyle tips to jump start
youths into making better choices in the way of fitness and
food.
Saratoga Springs Branch
Youth Fitness Certification Course
This two session certification course allows youth ages
10 through 13 to use the fitness area. The course will cover gym etiquette, nutritional guidelines, basic anatomy and
physiology, and strength and endurance training. Upon
completion, members will receive a certificate and wristband to be worn when using the fitness area. Contact the Wellness Desk to schedule an appointment.
Saratoga Springs Branch
Malta Branch
Wilton Branch
YogaKids
YogaKids is available to children ages 5 to 12. It is a non-
competitive class which teaches yoga to children in a fun, age-appropriate way. The children will not only be doing the yoga poses, but will also have the chance to incorporate art, music, math and science into each of the classes. For more information, contact Amy Wert at 583-9623, ext. 171 or
amy@ymcasaratoga.org.
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