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: January 23rd and February 27th from 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, contact Lucias Ciccarelli at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at lucias@ymcasaratoga.org.
Session: November - April
Days/Times: Saturday from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Fees: $5.00 member/$8.00 non-member
Saratoga Springs Branch
Family Fun Night
Come join us for a fun filled Friday night! This program will include family gym time, games, swimming, track time, and arts and crafts.
For more information, contact Lucias
Ciccarelli at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at lucias@ymcasaratoga.org.
Session: Began on October 2, 2009
Days/Times: Fridays at 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, contact Lucias Ciccarelli at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at lucias@ymcasaratoga.org.
Sessions: October through December
Days/Times: Thursday at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Fees: FREE
Saratoga Springs Branch
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 Lucias Ciccarelli at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at lucias@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.
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 a county sponsored program 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 Lucias Ciccarelli at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at lucias@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 Lucias Ciccarelli at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at lucias@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 ages12 and up. Players must understand and be able to implement the concept of “bump, set and spike”. For more information, please contact Lucias Ciccarelli at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at lucias@ymcasaratoga.org.
Session: Fall I-II, Winter, Spring I
Days/Times: Tuesday at 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Fees: Members are FREE and non-members are $10/adult or $5/youth daypass
Saratoga Springs 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.
Be sure to visit our aquatics, gymnastics and tennis pages for additional teen programming. |
