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Youth Fitness Programs
Girls On The Run-Starts Jan. 28th, 2008!
The South County Family YMCA Girls On The Run 12-week program starts August 27th and culminates in a 5K fun run and celebration in November. Girls On The Run uses running to help prepare girls in 3rd through 5th grade for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Through interactive activities such as running, playing games, and discussing important life lessons such as healthy decision making, healthy body image, team work, being part of a community, ect..., participants learn how to celebrate being who they are and what they can do.
The program is offered after school 2 days per week for one hour sessions at Garden Elementary and the YMCA’s in Venice and Englewood. Two more locations and days are yet to be determined. Call Deb at the Venice Y at 941-492-9622, ext. 145 for updates. Cost is $69.00 for Y members and $89.00 for non-members.
Laurel Nokomis: Monday and Wednesday,3:30-4:30 pm Meet in front of the cafeteria
Garden: Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm Meet in front of Office.
Venice YMCA: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 pm Meet in front of the YMCA
Englewood YMCA: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm Meet at front desk.
Pre-teen Fitness
The South County Family YMCA Pre-teen Fitness classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:15-7:00 pm for 4 weeks each month at both the Englewood and Venice branch's.
Pre-teens ages 11 and 12 will have fun learning proper form and a great new fitness routine safe for that age group using the Bosu, stability balls, hand weights and more. They will have their own workout card, learn how to properly use the cardio machines as well as learn proper wellness center etiquette.
Once they’ve completed the 4 weeks, they will be able to make an appointment to take a test to show what they’ve learned and receive their certification to use the Wellness Center with a parent.
Classes meet Wednesday evenings at 6:15-7:00 pm for 4 weeks each month. The next session starts Jan 8th - Jan 31st.
Cost: $35.00 for members only.
Youth Yoga!
For ages 7 and up. Yoga designed for kids in mind. 45 minute class taught by a certified yoga instructor. Introduce your kids to this lifetime activity for maintaining strength and flexibility for sports and life!
Free to members
Tuesdays at 4:15-5:00pm in Studio A.
Kids Kickboxing!
Great class for kids ages 8 and up! Teaches self-respect, self-defense and it turns out to be a great, fun work out as well!
Free to members
Thursdays at 4:15-5:00 pm in Studio B
