Youth Programs

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At the Northern York County Family YMCA, our youth programs promote the positive, healthy development of young people through activities and experiences that address the developmental assets that all youth need to obtain: social, emotional, physical and cognitive competencies. Whether in youth sports or one of the many other programs, the YMCA is here to provide an environment where your youth can feel safe, have fun and build trusting relationships.

Youth Sports Porgrams/Events
Parent N’ Child Pee-Wee Soccer (Age 3)
This 30-minute, instructional class will focus on the basic skills of kicking, dribbling, passing and shooting.  An emphasis will be placed on sportsmanship and character development.  Participants will receive a certificate of participation at the end of the session detailing their  progress.  Parent participation is required. 
Saturday 10:30am – 11:00am
Fee:  Member: $20, Non-Member: $40

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(Registration begins 2/8 for members) 

Parent N’ Child Pee-Wee Tee-Ball (Age 3)
This 30-minute, instructional class will focus on the basic skills of hitting, throwing, catching and running.  An emphasis will be placed on sportsmanship and character development.     Participants will receive a certificate of participation at the end of the session detailing their progress.  Parent participation is required. 
Thursday 4:45pm – 5:15pm
Fee:  Member: $20, Non-member: $40

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(Registration begins 2/8 for members) 

Youth Soccer (Age 4-8)
This program will teach children the basic skills and rules of the games while emphasizing team cooperation, sportsmanship and character development.  Children are grouped by age.  Every session will include, practice and competitive time.  All sessions will take place on our sports field, adjacent to the YMCA.  Every child will receive a team t-shirt at the beginning of the season and a trophy at the end-of-season sports award ceremony.  Opportunities for individual and team pictures will be made available through Bruce Haskell Photography on “Picture Day”.  For more information please contact Bob Eagle at 283-0100.
Season:  May 10 – June 26 
NOTE:  Volunteer coaches are needed

Rookies (4-5 years old)
Wednesdays  5:00pm – 6:00pm
Saturdays 11:00am – 12:00pm

Champions (6-8 years old)
Wednesday  6:00pm – 7:00pm
Fee:  Member: $30, Non-member: $55

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(Registration begins 2/8 for members) 

Youth Tee-Ball (Age 4-8)
This program will teach children the basic skills and rules of the games while emphasizing team cooperation, sportsmanship and character development.  Children are grouped by age.  Every session will include, practice and competitive time.  All sessions will take place on our sports field, adjacent to the YMCA.  Every child will receive a team t-shirt at the beginning of the season and a trophy at the end-of-season sports award ceremony.  Opportunities for individual and team pictures will be made   available through Bruce Haskell Photography on “Picture Day”.  For more information contact Bob Eagle at 283-0100.
Season:  May 10 – June 26 
NOTE:  Volunteer coaches are needed

Rookies (4-5 years old)
Tuesdays  4:30pm – 5:30pm
Tuesdays  5:30pm – 6:30pm
Saturdays  9:00am – 10:00am

Champions (6-8 years old)
Thursdays  5:30pm – 6:30pm
Fee:  Member: $30, Non-member: $55

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(Registration begins 2/8 for members) 

Dodgeball Tournament (Age 16 and over)
Friday, April 30 - Saturday, May 1
Join us for a weekend of old school fun. Play will be organized in a round-robin format and will take place at the Biddeford Ice Arena.  We will play by official dodgeball rules and encourage a fun, competitive atmosphere. Team registrations will be taken until Monday, April 26 and the tournament schedule will be posted April 28. Call Bob Eagle at 283-0100 for more information.
Fee: $75 per team (each team consists of 6-8 players)

Youth Health and Fitness Classes
Parent & Child Yoga (children of all ages)
Stretch and grow together during this special yoga class.  This yoga class will be full of fun and laughter but will also offer basic yoga poses and stretches to help with strength, flexibility and balance. A unique opportunity for parents and kids to exercise together! Fee includes 1 adult and 1 child.
Wednesday;  5:30-6:30pm
Fee:  Member: $35, Non-member:  $70

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(Registration begins 2/8 for members) 

Youth Sports Conditioning (Ages 10-13) 
Lisa Demeule, NSCA CPT
This structured fitness program is geared toward the specific needs of youth in a non-competitive sports environment. Your child will learn basic building blocks of strength  and cardio training as well as prepare for their spring sport.
Wednesday;  3:45-4:30pm
Fee:  Member: $20

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(Registration begins 2/8 for members) 

Teen Sports Conditioning (Ages 14-17)
Lisa Demeule, NSCA CPT
Prepare for your upcoming season in a supportive group setting.  This coached program will take place in our Fitness Center/Free Weight room and will help you build strength and endurance for the season.
Monday;  3:15-4:00pm
Fee:  Member $25

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(Registration begins 2/8 for members) 

Healthy Kids Triathlon
Sunday, May 23
Stay tuned for details on our upcoming Healthy Kids Triathlon. For more information contact Charles Melton-282-5404

Parties at the YMCA
Pool Parties (Ages 4 +)
Parties are two hours long consisting of one hour in the pool and one hour in the party room. We provide the lifeguard; you provide the cake, presents and festivities in the party room. Party times are available on Saturdays and Sundays. Contact Linda Mullet for open dates and fees at 283-0100, x47. 
Parties w/ 1 – 16 participants: 
Member: $100, Non-member: $125

Parties w/ 17 – 32 participants:
Member: $125, Non-member: $155

Rockwall Parties (Ages 6+)
Participants will be given the chance to climb our Rockwall twice and then move to our party functions area where cake, food and presents will be provided by parents and friends. A maximum of 16 climbing participants can be accommodated.  Parties are for Saturdays only from the last weekend in April through the last weekend in October.  Contact Linda Mullet for open dates and fees at 283-0100, x47. 
Fee:  Member: $125, Non-member: $155

Rockwall & Archery Parties (Ages 6+)
Participants will be given the chance to climb our Rockwall once, shoot arrows on our archery range and then move to our party functions area where cake, food and presents will be provided by parents and friends. A maximum of 16 participants can be accommodated.  Parties are for Saturdays only from the last weekend in April through the last weekend in October.  Contact Linda Mullet for open dates and fees at 283-0100, x47. 
Fee:  Member: $125, Non-member: $155

Member Benefit
Family Prime Time
(Children 3 mo. - 8 years old)
The YMCA recognizes how challenging it can be for families to spend quality time together and carve out time from their busy schedules. This free program for family and single parent members offers synchronized programming for parents and their children. Parents may leave their child in the Prime Time area with our staff for up to 2 hours daily. Parents/Guardians are to remain in the facility during their children’s visit to Prime Time. Children will enjoy arts and crafts, puzzles, games and other activities during their stay.
M-F: 8am-12pm
M-Th: 4-7:30pm
Sat: 8am-12pm
Fee: FREE with Family and One Parent Family membership

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 February 2010 )