Youth Fitness Programs

Our youth programs follow the YMCA four core values, caring, honesty, respect & responsibility. Class goals enhance fitness, coordination and socialization in a safe fun environment. Focus is on gross and fine motor skills, balance, strength and flexibility. We use a variety of equipment including balls, parachutes, mats, bean bags and hula hoops. We provide classes for youth ages 2  years through the teens. Some of our youth activities may include movement to music, dance, martial arts and yoga. Come and experience the world of youth fitness at the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg.  We currently offer:

• Fit Kids Program
  This is a great option for your 2-5 year old to play and be active in a fun environment.  There are short periods of structured exercises, music, games, and story time.  In between these activities, your child will have some free time to explore the centers around the Fit Kids room which includes a kitchen area, book center, obstacle course, coloring table, bubble machine, and toy area.
  
  Pine Street YMCA * Class Days are Tuesday & Thursday * Class Times are 9:30 am - 10:30 am * Class Fees are $2.00 per class or $15 a month (includes both Tuesday & Thursday classes).
  
  
• KinderGym
  This class involves physical activities for your preschooler & you!  Using a combination of balls, mats, balance beams, fun music, etc.  you and your child will enjoy exercising together!  A great opportunity to teach your little one the importance of exercise at a young age!

Middle Tyger YMCA * KinderGym (1234) Class Days are Tuesdays 10:10 am * Fee is Free for YMCA members * $5 per class for non-members.

• Kids-N-Motion
  This is a FIT circuit class for ages 7-11 held in the gym at the Middle Tyger YMCA.  We do fun activities using various fitness equipment (bos balance trainer, rebounders, mini trampolines, balls, etc.) Plus, organized games to increase the fitness level of the child while having lots of fun! 

Kid's Yoga
Kid's Yoga is a class that is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of the ancient art of Yoga in a fun environment.  Yoga improves posture, strength, and flexibility by incorporating various poses and postures.  This class is a great way to ease your child into becoming more active without a competitive atmosphere. 

Pine Street YMCA *  Class is offered on Tuesday at 4:00 pm in the aerobics room * Ages 6 and up * Fees: (members) $5 per class or $18 per month * (non-members) $7 per class or $25 per month.

• Family Fitness Saturdays
  Get your whole family moving!  The Pine Street YMCA is now offering 3 options for your family to exercise together on Saturday mornings!  Kids ages 2-5 can attend "Fit Kids" while older kids ages 6 and up can go to either Family Water Fitness at 9:00 am and/or Family Yoga at 10:15 am.
  
  Pine Street YMCA * Saturday Mornings * Fees: Youth Members ($5 per class) * Non-Members ($7 per class) * Parents are FREE!  (Fees only apply to each child and you can attend all of the classes for the same price.)
  
  
• Cheer Class
  Rah Rah Rah!!!  This class is for kids in K-5th grade that are interested in learning to cheer or to improve on skills that they already have.  Tiffany Jeffers, Angela Logan, and Misa Blanton have varsity & college level experience as well as High School coaching experience. 
  
  Pine Street YMCA * Classes are held on Wednesdays at 4:00 pm * Fees: $25 monthly or $7 per class for YMCA members * $35 monthly or $10 per class for non-members.  You may register at any time.
  
  
• YMCA School of Martial Arts
  Master instructor, Vern Towner will teach you and/or your child a style of karate & self defense called "Shotokan."  Vern is a 3rd Degree Black Belt, has owned his own karate school for 5 years & has extensive experience with children & adults!
  
  Pine Street YMCA * Ages 6 years and up * Classes are held on Thursdays * Class times are 4:00-5:00 pm and 6:00 -7:00 pm.  Fees: $25 monthly or $7 per class for YMCA members and $35 monthly or $10 per class for non-members.  You may register at any time. 
  
  Middle Tyger YMCA * Ages 6 years and up * Classes are held on Tuesdays * Class time is from 4:00-5:00 pm.  Fees: $25 montly or $7 per class for YMCA members and $35 monthly or $10 per class for non-members.  You may regster at any time.
  

We LOVE kids at the YMCA and we are constantly looking for new programs to introduce to the youth of Spartanburg!  Check back often to see what new fitness programs that we will be bringing to the youth!

For those of you who would prefer to come into the YMCA and register, you can find the registration forms and flyers available for download below: