Child Care

KidZone
Enjoy your workout while our trained staff takes care of your little one. Parents must remain on the YMCA premises while their children are in the KidZone and there is a maximum time limit of 2 hours per day. Children six weeks to 12 years of age receive supervised child care while their parent gets healthy!

Hours of operation
Monday – Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

To promote good health among the children and staff, we are unable to accept ill children into KidZone. Signs of illness include fever, runny noses with a green or yellow discharge and signs of an eye infection.

Party at the Y
Looking for a new and exciting way to celebrate a birthday? Celebrate YMCA style! With food, games and lots of laughter, your party is sure to be a hit! Parties can be customized to your child's interests. For more details contact Susie Chapman.

Kids Programs

Karate
Register today at the member services desk for Karate with Master Willis. Master Willis has been studying martial arts for 28 years. He is a 5th degree black belt in the art of Taekwondo. This US Army veteran has also trained in the art of Jujitsu, Hapkido, Grappling, Judo, and pressure point fighting. All levels are welcome! Participants must be 5 years of age.

We now offer beginning classes and intermediate/advanced classes!

Beginning classes:
Mondays: 5:00pm-5:45pm in Studio B
Thursdays: 5:00pm-5:45pm in Studio B

Intermediate/advanced classes:
Mondays: 6:00pm-7:00pm in Studio B
Thursdays: 6:00pm-7:00pm in Studio B

Cost:
$35 per month for members
$70 per month for non-members.

Cardio Kids
Kids can enjoy group exercise with Nancy Jo every Monday at 5:30 pm in the gym. At this time ages 6 to 12 will participate in a fun and active workout that is full of energy.

Kids Yoga
If you are 7 or older, this class is for you. Join Gail in Studio B on Tuesdays at 4:30 pm for a fun and challenging Yoga adventure.

Family Swim:
Fridays 6 pm - 8:45 pm
Saturdays 11am – 5:45 pm
Sundays 12 pm – 5:45 pm

Youth Certification Class
Members ages 9-12 are allowed to exercise in the facility alongside an adult after attending this orientation class. Space is limited. Please sign up at the member services desk. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend with child.

Mommy and Me Yoga
Join Ms. Gail for yoga adventures that are challenging, fun, and especially designed for kids. 3 – 6 year olds and their parent may attend the class on Thursdays in the Mind, Body and Spirit Studio at 4:30 pm.

Messy Aprons
Get messy and have fun with Ms. Betty in the Kid Zone every Wednesday at 10:30 am. Kids 2 – 5 years old will make a creative project to take home. Members pay $35 for one month of memorable projects and non-members pay $55 for one month of memorable projects.

Wee Chefs
Kids between the ages of 2 and 8 will have fun with food in the KidAZone. Each child will be hands on by creating an easy-to-make snack that they can eat here and take the recipe home to use later. Classes are $30 for members and $50 for non-members.

• Ages 2 - 5
  Wednesdays 10:00am

• Ages 5 - 8
  Thursdays 6:30pm

Feel the Beat, Creative Dance
Brooks is now offering creative dance for kids ages 3-5. They will learn basic dance/ballet steps, move to the beat, and engage in imaginative play. The class meets on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 in Studio B. The cost of the less is $25 per month.

Kindermusik - A music and movement program
Every Thursday at 9:30am, you and your child will play, listen and dance to music that will impact your child in profound ways. Every song, story and two-step has a carefully chosen purpose in this creative curriculum - one that is designed to stimulate and strengthen the vital neural wiring taking place in your child's mind.

Our current session started in October and runs through January 29. The next session will start February 5. Please visit a member services associate if you would like to take part in Kindermusik and we will pro-rate the program fees.

Mom's Morning Out and Parent's Night Out
Need some alone time? Drop the kids off for a few hours in the YMCA's KidZone for food, games, crafts, and more. The cost is $20 per child. For dates and times, check out the Kids Calendar located in the Download Center or call 904.845.2040.

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