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
Youth ages 13+ can prepare for the upcoming sports season by training with Coach 'K" untilizing different modalities needed to improve performance and conditioning levels. Coach "K" has a Master's degree in Exercise Science from Long Island University. She has trained athletes in a variety of sports, general wellness, post rehab, strength and more!
Modalities:
Speed & Conditioning
Plyometrics (Jump Training)
Conditioning
Mobility & Flexibility
Strength & Power
Dates: Tuesday, June 10th thru Thursday, July 31, 2025 (No class July 3rd)
Days: Tues/Thur
Time: 10:30 - 11:45 am
Cost: $30.00 members / $60.00 non-members (Entire summer clinic)
Registration: Opens April 26, 2025
Instructor: Coach K. Email khughes@warrenymca.org with any questions.
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:
April 26th - May 24th
June 14th - July 12, 2025
July 19th - August 16, 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