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The Y is the starting point for many youth to learn about becoming and staying active and developing healthy habits they’ll carry with them throughout their lives. The benefits gained through early exposure to fitness are far greater than just physical health.

 

YOUTH FITNESS

 

Watertown Area YMCA Classes


Be a Better Athlete: (Ages 8-14)
Development of athletic skills, such as jumping, landing, lunging, twisting, lifting, quickness and changing directions create better athlete and those skills will enhance your specific sport. These skills will be needed throughout their sports career, so learning from a Personal Trainer can help to prevent injuries and enhance athletic performance.

Monday and Wednesday (summer only)
5:00 - 6:00pm 

 

 

 

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YOUTH WELLNESS CENTER PRIVILEGES

To ensure safety and proper use of equipment, the following guidelines are in place at each branch. Youth ages 10-15 are required to go through an Wellness Orientation prior to using equipment.

Youth Guidelines - Watertown Area YMCA
  • Age 10-12: Can use the Cardio and Circuit Rooms - with their parents - after an orientation with fitness staff. Can take Group Exercise classes with an adult, excluding cycling classes.
     
  • Age 13-15: can use the Cardio, Circuit and Weight Rooms on their own after an orientation with fitness staff. May attend Group Exercise classes on their own.
     
  • Age 16 & up: Free access to the entire Wellness Center.
Youth Guidelines - YMCA at Pabst Farms
  • Age 7-9: May use track, with parent.
     
  • Age 10-12: Welcome to use select cardio equipment and track after the Wellness Center policy agreement is signed, with an adult next to them. Take Group Exercise classes with an adult excluding cycling classes.
     
  • Age 13-15: Allowed to use the Wellness Center independently after orientation and waiver is signed by a parent. Can also use Free Weight area after an additional orientation. Group exercise classes also available to this age group.
     
  • Age 16 & up: Free access to the entire Wellness Center.

 

Do you have a young athlete needing strength and agility training for sports? Consider hiring a personal trainer to help him take his/her ability to the next level!

For pricing, visit the Personal Training page.

For information on Homeschool PE offerings, click here.