Babysitting Certification Course
YMCA of Saratoga is offering this American Red Cross certified course. It is open to youth ages 11-15 and includes all materials and their certification. Participants are encouraged to volunteer for 6 hours in the Babysitting Rooms at the Saratoga Springs or Wilton Branches. Be sure to bring a lunch. Class size is limited to 10. Registration is required. If you have any questions please contact Erin Wilkinson at 583-9622, ext. 124 or at erin@ymcasaratoga.org.
Days/Times: July 24th, August 21st, September 25th, October 23rd, November 20th, or December 18th - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Fees: $25/person
Saratoga Springs Branch
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
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
Leaders Club
The YMCA of Saratoga Leaders Club is a wonderful way for
youth ages 12-17 to develop leadership skills and to have a
great time with other teens in the community. Y leaders work
within the YMCA and the community to learn about fundraising
and to build leadership and communication skills. At the
end of the year, participants will have an opportunity to join
the leadership conference at Silver Bay on Lake George, NY. Space is limited, registration is required.
For more information, please contact Mel LaBelle at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at mel@ymcasaratoga.org.
Sessions: October through December
Days/Times: Thursday at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Fees: FREE
Tutoring
The YMCA of Saratoga offers free tutoring for 5th through 12th graders. For questions, or if interested in volunteering as a tutor, please contact Mel LaBelle at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at mel@ymcasaratoga.org.
Sessions: Fall I-II, Winter, Spring I
Days/Times: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
No tutoring during school breaks.
Fees: FREE
Saratoga Springs Branch |
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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.
Sessions: Fall I-II
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
Youth Fitness Certification Course
This two session certification course will allow 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. For more information, please contact Mel LaBelle at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at mel@ymcasaratoga.org.
Saratoga Springs Branch
Malta Branch
Wilton Branch
Youth Recreational Basketball Leagues
Junior Division: This co-ed league is for 7th, 8th and 9th grade students.
Senior Division: This league is for 10th, 11th and 12th grade students.
For more information, please contact Mel LaBelle at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at mel@ymcasaratoga.org.
Sessions: November - March
Days/Times: Call for more information.
Fees: Full member $60/program members $100/session
Saratoga Springs Branch
Open Volleyball
Drop-in recreational volleyball for players ages 12 and up. Players must understand and be able to implement the concept of “bump, set and spike”. For more information, please contact
Mel LaBelle at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at mel@ymcasaratoga.org.
Days/Times: Open beginner volleyball for players ages 12 and up on Tuesdays from 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Fees: Members - FREE/non-members - $10/adult or $5/youth daypass
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 the Wilton Branch program.
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.
Be sure to visit our aquatics, gymnastics and tennis pages for additional teen programming. |
