Fitness for the Future
Ages 7 to 9 years old • Now is the time to get your child active at an early age. Like adults, kids need exercise. Most children need at least an hour of physical activity every day. This program will consist of fast-paced exercises, games and workouts. The program will help your child develop balance endurance and stay healthy. Check current program book for updated information.
Cardio Kids
Ages 10 to 12 years old • An exercise program that combines cardiovascular activities with light resistance exercises. This program is designed to help children become physically active through various fitness activities. Participants will learn how to incorporate fitness into their everyday lives and have fun while doing it. This unique program is in a fitness environment with an active and energetic instructor. Check current program book for updated information.
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Cooking Club
Get your aprons ready! Do you like mixing, mashing, measuring, and making mouthfuls of yummy snacks? Have fun and learn how to cook at the YMCA Kitchen. During this six week program you will learn healthy recipes and cooking techniques. Kids will also learn how to handle utensils properly and become familiar with the kitchen. Did we mention having fun too? Spots are limited! Check current program book for updated information.
Teen Center
The Pawtucket Family YMCA gives teens a safe place to call their own and a chance to connect
with positive role models and adults who care about them. Teen programs include youth
development activities, leadership groups, community service projects, exposure to diverse
career options, after-school activities, tutoring and mentoring, sports, camping, strength-
training, and fun, recreational events.
Young Leaders
Ages 13 to 17 years old • This program will include 20 members in a 9-week program that focuses on leadership, responsibility and trust through various activites. The Y is committed to insuring young people build positive relationships with peers and connect with leaders to build character for their promising future. Each participant will have dinner that is included Monday thru Friday at the Family Y. The program will allow for two activities per night as well as a monthly event to showcase emerging talent during open mic night. (Some activities include: weight training, basketball, improv theater class, flag football, hip hop dance, rock climbing, film making and swimming). Free for Members.
Homework Help
Come down after school and get your homework done with help from tutor’s
everyday in the Teen Center. Do you have a question that you couldn’t get
answered in school? Our tutors know it all!Hip Hop Dance ClassHip hop features self impressions and represents body movements that go with the beat and rhythm of hip hop music.
Teen Movie Night
Teens can enjoy a movie in the comfort of the YMCA Teen Center. watching the latest movies (Beverages and snacks available)
Teen Dances
Each month, themed Teen Dances (See Mr. Amos for details) No dances scheduled Fall 2011
Teen Field Trips
On adventures away from the YMCA provide supervision and positive role models. During the monthly field trips, teens have a great time doing fun, recreational activities in the local community.
Check out the What's New page to find special event postings of upcoming events!