YOUTH SPORT PROGRAMS

NOTE: It is required that children 9 and under be accompanied by an adult at all times while at our YMCA. No Front Entry drop-off or pick-up. Please walk your child to and from their supervised program. 
***Parent/Guardian of non-member youth attending programs may purchase a day pass to use the facility or enjoy our Front Lobby Welcome Center while waiting.

 

CLIMBING WALL

The YMCA has an indoor climbing wall available for our members to use free of charge during open climbing. This is a staffed activity and participants must have a signed climbing waiver on file. Stop at the Y Front Desk for a BLUE climbing band prior to climbing room entry.

Open Climbing Wall Hours
Day: Mon/Wed/Thur
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 pm 

 

KIDZ EXERCISE PROGRAMS

 

KIDZFIT 

KIDZfit Youth Excercise Class - All Inclusive...KIDZfit is designed for all youth ages 5-12 years. Participants will enjoy 45 minutes of exercise activities such as aerobics, light strength work, yoga, obstacle courses, fitness games, and lots of fun in an inclusive environment! Class will meet on Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Max enrollment = 10. Instructors: Jen Hale & Shelley Lewis

Day: Tuesday & Thursday 
Time: 5:30-6:15 pm
Ages: 5-12
Cost per 5-week session:
Members: $15.00
Non-members: $30.00
Registration: Sign up with our 5-week session registration dates.

 

KIDZfit Winter Outdoor Fun 
KIDZfit Outdoor Fun is for youth ages 5-12 years. Classes will be held outdoors and activities will include cross-country skiing (equipment provided), snow play, sled riding, etc. Be sure to dress for the weather. Join us for outdoor adventure in the all-inclusive environment!
Max enrollment = 6 (due to limited cross-country skis)
Instructors: Shelley Lewis & Jen Hale 

Day: Saturdays 
Time: 1:00-1:30 pm
Ages: 5-12
Cost per 5-week session:
Members: $10.00
Non-members: $20.00

 

LIFT & CONDITIONING (Ages 13 & up)

Improve on your muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility while preparing for the upcoming sport season and/or fitness goals. Join us after school at 3:30 pm or 4:00 pm to start. Lift portion in the free weight room. Conditioning portion TBD'd. Participants may purchase a 10-class punch card and attend occasionally or weekly. Led by Sports Performance Coach Kristine Hughes. She has trained athletes in a variety of sports, general wellness, post-rehab, strength, and more!   Ages 13 and up. Max participants = 20
Instructor: K. Hughes, M.S., PES, CES   **NOT held during 5-week session breaks.

Days	Time	Fees (For 10 Class Punch Card)
Thur	3:30/4:00-5:00 pm	$20 members / $50 non-members (Punch Card)

 

YOUTH - FUNCTIONAL FITNESS '212' (TWO-TWELVE FITNESS) 

YMCA Youth Members ages 10 & up can join our trainers, Jena Swanson and Chris Dolan in the Functional Fitness Room, or at the Outdoor Workout Locker (OWL), as they guide youth participants in learning how to use the equipment for a safe, effective workout! Trainers will adapt functional fitness circuits to meet the needs of this younger age group so they can train safely and effectively. Try 1 class or attend every Monday/Wednesday. (Does not meet during 5-week session breaks OR over the summer.)

Days: Monday/Wednesday (Returns March 13th)
Time: 3:45-4:30 pm
Ages: 10 & Up
Cost:
Per class: $2.50 Y Members / $5.00 Non-members OR
10-class punch card for $22.50 Y Members / $45.00 Non-members
Instructors: Jena Swanson, Chris Dolan
Location: Upstairs Functional Fitness Room or Outdoor Workout Locker

 

SOCCER

 

2023 SPRING INDOOR MINI SOCCER - BOYS & GIRLS AGES 3-8 

Children ages 3 thru 8 years are eligible to participate in our Spring Mini Soccer League. All games and practices will be held inside at the YMCA. This will be a league similar to the Fall Soccer Program, but the number of players on a team will be modified and the playing field will be set up indoors in the gymnasium. This is a great opportunity for boys and girls to get many quality touches with the soccer ball and to develop skills. *Must be 3 years old before March 27th. Volunteer coaches are needed. If you're a good parent, you'll make a great coach!

• Practices will be held 1-time per week (early evening) beginning the week of March 27, 2023. Practice times will be at the discretion of the coach. 
• Games will be played on Saturdays beginning April 15th thru May 13, 2023.
• Each child will receive a t-shirt.
• Equipment: Shin guards and soft-soled sneakers are required.
• Mandatory coaches meeting: Tuesday, March 21st @ 6:00 pm. Coaches will contact players with practice information after this meeting**

Registration:
CLOSED

Cost:
$25.00 members Now $35.00. Late registration March 11-18th.
$35.00 non members Now $45.00. Late registration March 11-18th.
Late Registration: $10.00 fee added to cost from March 11-18th. NO registrations accepted after March 18th.

 

2023 FALL SOCCER LEAGUE - BOYS & GIRLS AGES 3 - 14 YEARS
 

Any child that is age 3 - 14 as of August 31, 2023, is eligible to sign up for the Warren County YMCA Recreational Fall Soccer League. All games and practices are held at Warren State Hospital grounds,Rt. 62, Warren, Pa. Practices are weekday evenings beginning approximately the second/third week in August and will not exceed two (2) practices per week up to the first game. After the first game, teams will reduce practice to one day per week. All upper age division games (U10-U15) will be played on Saturdays, ranging from 9:00 am thru approximately 1:00 pm. Lower age division (U4-U8) games will be held on weeknights.

Shin guards are required. Soccer cleats are recommended, but optional. *Black shorts are required for the U-15 age group.
Please contact Andrew Papalia, Youth Sports Coordinator at andrew@warrenymca.org for more information. Like us and follow us on Facebook at: Warren County YMCA Recreational Soccer League

Age Divisions:
U-4 (3 years olds) *boys & girls combined. Parent/Guardian MUST attend practices & games with child in U4 age group.
U-6 (4 & 5 year olds) * boys & girls combined
U-8 (6 & 7 year olds) * boys & girls combined
U-10 (8 & 9 year olds)
U-12 (10 & 11 year olds)
U-15 (12, 13 and 14 year olds)
*Depending on the number of sign-ups, divisions may combine genders

Dates: Season runs mid-August through mid-October. **Players will be contacted after coaches' meeting which will be held the 1st week of August.
Cost:  $30.00 Members / $40.00 Non-members ($10 late fee will be added for registrations from July 1st-8th)
Registration: Saturday, April 29th thru Friday, June 30, 2023 *See below
Late Registration: Saturday, July 1th thru Saturday, July 8, 2023
Sibling(s) Discount: $5.00 discount after 1st child registers. (No sibling discount on registration kickoff day, April 29th)

*Registration Kick-Off: Saturday, April 29th. Save $5.00 this day on each registration!

 

 

BASKETBALL

 

2023 YMCA BOYS BASKETBALL LEAGUE - GRADES 1 - 6  
February - March

The YMCA Boys Basketball League is a league where the emphasis is placed on fundamentals, adding onto those basic skills, and simply having fun! Players will either learn the basic skills they need or add on to already existing skills by using age/skill level appropriate drills and techniques.
 

Practice - Begins 1st week of February and will be held 2x per week until games begin. After games begin, practices will be 1x per week. Team coach will set practice day(s) and time.
 

Dates: League runs February through March.
Games: Saturdays beginning Saturday, February 18th thru March 18, 2023.  Games played on Saturdays at the YMCA between 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost: 
Members $35.00 ($45.00 w/ late fee)
Non-members $50.00 ($60.00 w/ late fee)
Registration: Closed
Registration Form:
Late Registration: $10.00 added to cost January 14th thru January 21, 2023. 
Grades: 1st - 6th
Contact: Andrew Papalia, Youth Sport & Family Coordinator at andrew@warrenymca.org

 

2023 YMCA GIRLS BASKETBALL LEAGUE - GRADES 1-6 
October thru December

The YMCA girls' basketball league combines team play and individual skills in a fun and supportive environment. Young girls will develop basketball skills including passing, receiving, shooting, footwork, and dribbling. Not only will they have an opportunity to improve their technique, but they will also build social skills, gain confidence, and develop leadership skills. All skill levels are welcome. Teams will be organized based on grade levels and enrollment.
Games will be played at the Warren YMCA on Saturdays throughout November/December. *No games Thanksgiving weekend. Practices will be held 2x per week beginning the week of October 23rd. Practices will drop to 1x per week after games begin and will be held at the Warren YMCA. *Practice days/times are determined by coach.

Registration: September-Oct 2023. 
Late Registration: 10.00 late fee added.
Practice: Begin the week of October 23rd (Day/time will be at coaches' discretion.)
Game Dates:  1st games will be played on November TBA'd  (No games Thanksgiving weekend)
Grades:
1st thru 6th
Cost:
Members: 
Non-members:
Mandatory Coaches Meeting: TBA

 

 

 

NOTE: It is required that children 9 and under be accompanied by an adult at all times while at our YMCA. No Front Entry drop off or pick up.

***Parent/Guardian of non-member youth attending programs may purchase a day pass to use facility or enjoy our Front Lobby Welcome Center while waiting.