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.
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.
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
Introduction to Competitive Diving is a 5-week course designed to familiarize new divers with the 5 basic positions for 1-meter springboard diving. Participants will learn how to safely execute all the same dives they see in High School, College, and Olympic athletes. It is recommended to have a background in aerial sports (gymnastics, cheer, etc.), but is not required. This course will involve both dry land exercises and pool work. Participants will be divided by grade levels: 5th - 8th and 9th -12th.
Students MUST have attained Stage 4 of YMCA Progressive Swim Level. A minimum of 4 divers are needed to run this program. Brandon Gregg, WAHS Diving Coach, will lead this program. Swim waiver is required prior to registration.
Sessions:
March 22nd - April 19, 2025
Days: Saturday
*Grade Levels:
Grades 5th-12th
Time: 9:00-10:00 am
Cost:
$20.00 YMCA Members
$40.00 Non-Members
Registration: Pre-registration is required. Register with the 5-week session registration dates.
Instructor: Brandon Gregg, WAHS Diving Coach
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 Tuesday, March 11, 2025 from 6:00-7:00 pm. After successful completion of water pre-test, classes will be held on Saturday, March 29th and Sunday, March 30th.
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 |
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Sat/Sun - March 29th/30th |
8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
$180 YMCA Member / $210 Non-member |
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Water Pre-test: Tues., March 11th |
6:00 - 7:00 pm |
This 5-week course is for swimmers ages 12-15. Participants will learn how to be a lifeguard, earn their CPR, First Aid, and Oxygen certifications. They will gain experience shadowing as a honorary Junior Lifeguard. Classes meet Monday/Wednesday evenings and include classroom and pool time.
Swim waiver must be signed by parent/guardian prior to registration.***Must be able to attend all classes.
Participants who complete this course are eligible to receive a 20% discount off the cost of a future Warren YMCA Lifeguard Certification Course.
Email Dani Mumford for more information: dani@warrenymca.org
| Days | Time | Fee |
| Monday, Wednesday | 5:00 - 7:00 pm | $75 YMCA Member / $100 Non-Member (5-week session) |
| Classes held March 17th - April 16th | ||
| Register: March 5th (Members) March 10th (Non-members) |
This course is an ASHI (American Safety & Health Institute) certified course. Registration is open to youths ages 12-15 years. Class is held in Program Room #4 at the YMCA. Max participants=10. Must register and pre-pay by May 1, 2025
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: $50.00 per participants
Registration: Before May 1st. Online registration: Child/Babysitting Certification Course
Instructor: Jill Bunce
Contact: Dani Mumford, Aquatic Director with questions. dani@warrenymca.org