Warren County YMCA

Teens & Young Adults

Our teen and young adult courses and programs are specifically designed educational and skill-building opportunities tailored for individuals in their teenage years. These programs aim to equip youth with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary for personal and professional development. 

 

Youth Sports Performance /Specialty Training & Weight Room


Weight Lifting for Teens (Ages 12-15) - Coming Fall 2024

Weight lifting class for teens ages 12-15 with limited or no experience with resistance training. Emphasis placed on safety, proper lifting technique, and weight-room etiquette. Discussions include progressive overload, benefits of different rep ranges, and maximizing results. Members and non-members welcome to register and attend. Must pre-register for each 5-week session. 

Dates: First 5-week session begins Tuesday, September 3, 2024. 
Days: Tues/Thurs
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Cost: $20.00 members / $40.00 non-members (5-week session fee)
Registration: Register with the 5-week session sign-up dates. Click for details
Instructor: Alex Shaw, Personal Trainer

 

YMCA Lifeguard 2-Day Certification Course - Fall 2024 

We are hiring lifeguards - get your certification and apply for a position as a Warren YMCA lifeguard!

This program is for anyone age 16 and older. Participants must be able to do the following swimming skills in order to pass the water pre-test: front crawl stroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, front dive, surface dive to bottom at 12 feet and retrieve an object, treading water and underwater swimming.

The course consists of ASHI Basic Life Support, ASHI Emergency Oxygen Administration, ASHI First Aid, YMCA Lifeguard e-lessons, and the  YMCA Lifeguard course. After successfully completing all these, the participant is qualified for a lifeguard position anywhere in the United States. 

 **Begins with a water pre-test on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 from 6:00-7:00 pm. After successful completion of water pre-test, classes will be held on Sat. Oct. 19th & Sunday, Oct. 20th.

If interested, please contact Dani Mumford by emailing dani@warrenymca.org or call 726-0110, ext. 1116.

Financial assistance and/or payment plan options are available. Contact Dani for more information.

Days Time  Fee

Sat. Oct. 19th / Sun. Oct. 20th

 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

 $180 YMCA Member / $210 Non-member
     
Water Pre-test Mon. Oct. 7th 6:00 - 7:00 pm