Youth Training & Wellness
Fitness for everyone! Introduce your kids to fitness through fun, high-energy group classes they’ll love. Parents can attend for a family workout, or can drop kids off for them to learn the importance of staying active while parents go focus on their own health and wellness goals.
For times when youth will be using the YMCA, we ask that the outlined YMCA of Lincoln policy and facility use guidelines be followed. Click HERE for our Youth Policies.
Learn kitchen etiquette and cooking basics in this hands-on kids program. Youth will build basic culinary skills, how to incorporate nutritional information, and do fun food experiments in the hour-long class. Participants will learn kitchen safety and etiquette, proper measuring techniques, and how to build a complete meal. Recipes prepared by these junior chefs may include chicken stir-fry, no-bake protein balls, avocado brownies, and more.
Who Can Participate: Boys & Girls ages 8-14
Dates & Locations:
Copple Family MCA
No upcoming sessions at this time. Check back for updates!
Fallbrook YMCA
No upcoming sessions at this time. Check back for updates!
Northeast YMCA
No upcoming sessions at this time. Check back for updates!
Registration Fee: YMCA Members: $60 | Community Members: $120
The Program: Led by a certified coach, this program can benefit athletes from any sport. It will enable athletes to increase explosive power, musculoskeletal strength, and flexibility while decreasing the risk of sports related injuries. Participants will learn how to properly use a variety of strength and cardio equipment.
Who Can Participate: Boys & Girls ages 9-14
Session Dates & Locations:
Fallbrook YMCA
Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 7 - January 30, 5:30-6:30pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 4 - February 27, 5:30-6:30pm
Registration Fee: YMCA Members: $80 | Community Members: $160
The Program: A certified coach will teach proper form and execution of the major strength training exercises utilizing plate loaded and cable (functional training) machines. Throughout this progressive program, teens will become comfortable on the wellness floor and learn multiple options and modifications for each strength exercise. Participants will learn how to create their own workout plans and will transition to being confident, safe and productive in strength training.
Who Can Participate: Boys & Girls ages 12-16
Session Dates & Locations:
Cooper YMCA:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays | 9:00-10:00am | December 23 - January 3
Registration: November 22 - December 23 | Open to ages 12-16
Registration Fee: YMCA Members: $72 | Community Members: $144
Participants 12-14 years of age will focus on safety and proper technique in using all workout area equipment. Discussions on character development, weight room etiquette, and basic nutrition will also be included in the curriculum. Participants must attend at least 7 of the 8 sessions. Successful completion of this class will grant participants access to the wellness floor.
Fees
Lincoln YMCA Member | $32
Not available to Community Members
Parent Supervision
At the Copple Family, Fallbrook, and Northeast YMCAs between the hours of school dismissal-5pm, when LPS is in session, anyone 14 years of age or younger must be participating in a supervised program or be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Passing Teen Fitness does not make one exempt from this policy.
Dates & Locations
Cooper YMCA
No sessions at the moment. Check back soon!
Copple Family YMCA
Tuesdays & Thursdays, November 5-28, 5:30-6:30pm
Fallbrook YMCA
Mondays & Wednesdays, November 4-27, 5:00-6:00pm
Northeast YMCA
Monday-Thursday, December 9-19, 4:00-5:00pm
Monday-Thursday, December 9-19, 6:00-7:00pm