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Our classes for babies, toddlers, and school-aged kids, include the arts, math, science, and much more. Winter Programming starts January 2!Member registration opens Saturday, December 6 and community registration opens Saturday, December 13. Explore your branch offerings and join the Y today for early access and discounts! If online registration is closed, please visit or call your branch to see if additional spots are available. Sports Toddler Soccer, Ages 3-5 Toddler soccer is an instructional class that teaches basic soccer skills, as well as a love for sport. Develop teamwork and participation in a fun, non-competitive environment.Ages 3-5 Register Youth Soccer, Ages 6-8 An energetic program that emphasizes teamwork and positivity through exercises designed to familiarize young players with the game of soccer with age-appropriate teaching tools and drills.Ages 6-8Register Toddler Basketball, Ages 3-5 Toddler Basketball is an instructional class that teaches basic basketball skills, as well as a love for sport. Develop teamwork and participation in a fun, non-competitive environment. Register Youth Basketball, Ages 5-7 Kids will learn and master the basics of passing, dribbling and shooting and practice your offense and defense in fun drills and games.Ages 5-7 Register Youth Basketball, Ages 8-11 Kids will learn and master the basics of passing, dribbling and shooting and practice your offense and defense in fun drills and games.Ages 8-11 Register Intermediate Basketball, Ages 9-12 For experienced youth basketball players, our intermediate and advanced basketball programs will focus on fine- tuning their skills and introducing drills and techniques that will bring out their competitive drive. While teaching the importance of good sportsmanship, this progressive setting will allow each player to become more proficient in the sport.Ages 9-12 Register Advanced Basketball, Ages 9-12 For experienced youth basketball players, our advanced basketball programs will focus on fine-tuning their skills and introducing drills and techniques that will bring out their competitive drive. While teaching the importance of good sportsmanship, this progressive setting will allow each player to become more proficient in the sport.**Intermediate Basketball is a pre-requisite of advanced basketball - coach recommendation required.**Ages 9-12 Register Youth Skills & Drill, Ages 5-7 Skills & Drills focuses on developing basic football skills such as passing, catching, and teamwork. Players improve agility, strategy, and sportsmanship through drills and gameplay. There is no contact in this class.Ages 5-7 Register Teen Open Court Free for teens ages 13- 17 Teen Open Court provides a safe place for teens to play basketball. Pre-Registration, Guardian signature and ID are required before entry. Court is monitored by a YMCA coach, however instruction is not provided. Ages 12-14 – Tuesdays 4pm-6pm Ages 15-17 – Tuesdays 6pm-8pm Ages 13-17 – Thursdays 6pm-8pm My Grown Up and Me Book Club, Ages 2-4 Explore seasonal books, engage in art, skits and more!This class is designed for our early learners and incorporates the families. An adult needs to be present in the class with the child.Ages 2-4Register Ready, Set, Science, Ages 2-4 This program introduces your child into a classroom setting where they can experience science concepts. Children explore science concepts through the use of hands on materials and manipulatives.This class is designed for our early learners and incorporates the families. An adult needs to be present in the class with the child.Ages 2-4Register Music & Movement, Ages 2-4 Enhance your child's development and love of music through song, dance, movement games and instruments. Children will explore movement, melody and rhythm, while learning a wide variety of child friendly songs and dances. These concepts will also nurture their physical and social development. Children sing, listen to stories, play instruments.This class is designed for our early learners and incorporates the families. An adult needs to be present in the class with the child. Ages 2-4Register Early Childhood Enrichment Delicious Discoveries, Ages 3-5 Explore texture, taste and smell while building a healthy relationship with food and create fun recipes. This class is designed for our emerging learners to develop autonomy. Families are not able to participate in these classes, but will need to remain in the building.Ages 3-5Register Around the World with Music, Ages 3-5 Enhance your child's development and love of music through song, dance, movement games, and instruments. Children will explore movement, melody, and rhythm while learning a wide variety of child-friendly songs and dances from around the world. These concepts will also nurture their physical and social development. Children sing, listen to stories, and play instruments.This class is designed for our emerging learners to develop autonomy. Families are not able to participate in these classes, but will need to remain in the building. Ages 3-5Register Aspiring Artists, Ages 3-5 Children explore different mediums and create art.This class is designed for our emerging learners to develop autonomy. Families are not able to participate in these classes, but will need to remain in the building. Ages 3-5Register Little Scientists, Ages 3-5 Study bugs, germinate seeds, and conduct various science activities.This class is designed for our emerging learners to develop autonomy. Families are not able to participate in these classes, but will need to remain in the building. Ages 3-5Register Fun with Fitness, Ages 3-5 Kids have fun with workouts and fitness activities designed for them.This class is designed for our emerging learners to develop autonomy. Families are not able to participate in these classes, but will need to remain in the building. Ages 3-5Register More from the YMCA Virtual Fitness Try our free virtual fitness classes with Y instructors to get healthy from home. Get Started Preschool at the Y Learn more about our UPK program for three and four year olds. See Program Summer Camp YMCA campers build robots, go on field trips, and have fun all summer long! Learn More
Our classes for babies, toddlers, and school-aged kids, include the arts, math, science, and much more. Winter Programming starts January 2!Member registration opens Saturday, December 6 and community registration opens Saturday, December 13. Explore your branch offerings and join the Y today for early access and discounts! If online registration is closed, please visit or call your branch to see if additional spots are available. Sports Toddler Soccer, Ages 3-5 Toddler soccer is an instructional class that teaches basic soccer skills, as well as a love for sport. Develop teamwork and participation in a fun, non-competitive environment.Ages 3-5 Register Youth Soccer, Ages 6-8 An energetic program that emphasizes teamwork and positivity through exercises designed to familiarize young players with the game of soccer with age-appropriate teaching tools and drills.Ages 6-8Register Toddler Basketball, Ages 3-5 Toddler Basketball is an instructional class that teaches basic basketball skills, as well as a love for sport. Develop teamwork and participation in a fun, non-competitive environment. Register Youth Basketball, Ages 5-7 Kids will learn and master the basics of passing, dribbling and shooting and practice your offense and defense in fun drills and games.Ages 5-7 Register Youth Basketball, Ages 8-11 Kids will learn and master the basics of passing, dribbling and shooting and practice your offense and defense in fun drills and games.Ages 8-11 Register Intermediate Basketball, Ages 9-12 For experienced youth basketball players, our intermediate and advanced basketball programs will focus on fine- tuning their skills and introducing drills and techniques that will bring out their competitive drive. While teaching the importance of good sportsmanship, this progressive setting will allow each player to become more proficient in the sport.Ages 9-12 Register Advanced Basketball, Ages 9-12 For experienced youth basketball players, our advanced basketball programs will focus on fine-tuning their skills and introducing drills and techniques that will bring out their competitive drive. While teaching the importance of good sportsmanship, this progressive setting will allow each player to become more proficient in the sport.**Intermediate Basketball is a pre-requisite of advanced basketball - coach recommendation required.**Ages 9-12 Register Youth Skills & Drill, Ages 5-7 Skills & Drills focuses on developing basic football skills such as passing, catching, and teamwork. Players improve agility, strategy, and sportsmanship through drills and gameplay. There is no contact in this class.Ages 5-7 Register Teen Open Court Free for teens ages 13- 17 Teen Open Court provides a safe place for teens to play basketball. Pre-Registration, Guardian signature and ID are required before entry. Court is monitored by a YMCA coach, however instruction is not provided. Ages 12-14 – Tuesdays 4pm-6pm Ages 15-17 – Tuesdays 6pm-8pm Ages 13-17 – Thursdays 6pm-8pm My Grown Up and Me Book Club, Ages 2-4 Explore seasonal books, engage in art, skits and more!This class is designed for our early learners and incorporates the families. An adult needs to be present in the class with the child.Ages 2-4Register Ready, Set, Science, Ages 2-4 This program introduces your child into a classroom setting where they can experience science concepts. Children explore science concepts through the use of hands on materials and manipulatives.This class is designed for our early learners and incorporates the families. An adult needs to be present in the class with the child.Ages 2-4Register Music & Movement, Ages 2-4 Enhance your child's development and love of music through song, dance, movement games and instruments. Children will explore movement, melody and rhythm, while learning a wide variety of child friendly songs and dances. These concepts will also nurture their physical and social development. Children sing, listen to stories, play instruments.This class is designed for our early learners and incorporates the families. An adult needs to be present in the class with the child. Ages 2-4Register Early Childhood Enrichment Delicious Discoveries, Ages 3-5 Explore texture, taste and smell while building a healthy relationship with food and create fun recipes. This class is designed for our emerging learners to develop autonomy. Families are not able to participate in these classes, but will need to remain in the building.Ages 3-5Register Around the World with Music, Ages 3-5 Enhance your child's development and love of music through song, dance, movement games, and instruments. Children will explore movement, melody, and rhythm while learning a wide variety of child-friendly songs and dances from around the world. These concepts will also nurture their physical and social development. Children sing, listen to stories, and play instruments.This class is designed for our emerging learners to develop autonomy. Families are not able to participate in these classes, but will need to remain in the building. Ages 3-5Register Aspiring Artists, Ages 3-5 Children explore different mediums and create art.This class is designed for our emerging learners to develop autonomy. Families are not able to participate in these classes, but will need to remain in the building. Ages 3-5Register Little Scientists, Ages 3-5 Study bugs, germinate seeds, and conduct various science activities.This class is designed for our emerging learners to develop autonomy. Families are not able to participate in these classes, but will need to remain in the building. Ages 3-5Register Fun with Fitness, Ages 3-5 Kids have fun with workouts and fitness activities designed for them.This class is designed for our emerging learners to develop autonomy. Families are not able to participate in these classes, but will need to remain in the building. Ages 3-5Register More from the YMCA Virtual Fitness Try our free virtual fitness classes with Y instructors to get healthy from home. Get Started Preschool at the Y Learn more about our UPK program for three and four year olds. See Program Summer Camp YMCA campers build robots, go on field trips, and have fun all summer long! Learn More