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+ with limited or no experience with resistance training. This strength and conditioning program is designed to increase performance in any sport and promote general well-being utilizing a combination of Powerlifting and Circuit 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/Time:
Tues & Thurs: 5:00 - 6:00 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
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 Spring 2027 from 7:00-8:00 pm. (Date: TBA'd)
After successful completion of water pre-test, classes will be held on Saturday & Sunday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. (Dates TBA'd)
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.
Fitness/Weight Room Usage for Youths:
~ AGES: 12-17 years old MUST attend a One-Time Training before use.
~ AGES: 12-17 are eligible to use all Fitness Rooms once trained.
~ AGES: 10-11 NOT permitted in Weight Room/Precor Fitness Room.
~AGES: 10-11 Permitted to use upstairs Functional Fitness Room/Fitness Room WITH a parent.