Youth Training & Wellness
Fitness for everyone! Introduce your kids to fitness through fun, high-energy group classes they’ll love. Parents can attend for a family workout, or can drop kids off for them to learn the importance of staying active while parents go focus on their own health and wellness goals.
For times when youth will be using the YMCA, we ask that the outlined YMCA of Lincoln policy and facility use guidelines be followed. Click HERE for our Youth Policies.
Jr. Chefs
Learn kitchen etiquette and cooking basics in this hands-on kids program. Youth will build basic culinary skills, how to incorporate nutritional information, and do fun food experiments in the hour-long class. Participants will learn kitchen safety and etiquette, proper measuring techniques, and how to build a complete meal. Recipes prepared by these junior chefs may include chicken stir-fry, no-bake protein balls, avocado brownies, and more.
Who Can Participate: Boys & Girls ages 8-14
Session Dates & Locations:
Copple Family YMCA | July 8-August 11 (Tuesdays) | 5:30-6:30pm
Fallbrook YMCA | July 8-August 11 (Tuesdays) | 6:00-7:00pm
Northeast YMCA | July 14-August 11 (Sundays) | 1:00-2:00pm
Space is limited within each session.
Registration Fee: YMCA Members: $60 | Community Members: $120
Sports Conditioning
The Program: Led by a certified coach, this program can benefit athletes from any sport. It will enable athletes to increase explosive power, musculoskeletal strength, and flexibility while decreasing the risk of sports related injuries. Participants will learn how to properly use a variety of strength and cardio equipment.
Who Can Participate: Boys & Girls ages 9-14
Session Dates & Locations:
Northeast YMCA | June 3-27 | Mondays & Thursdays | 2:00-3:00pm
Registration Fee: YMCA Members: $72 | Community Members: $144
Strength Training for Teens
The Program: A certified coach will teach proper form and execution of the major strength training exercises utilizing plate loaded and cable (functional training) machines. Throughout this progressive program, teens will become comfortable on the wellness floor and learn multiple options and modifications for each strength exercise. Participants will learn how to create their own workout plans and will transition to being confident, safe and productive in strength training.
Who Can Participate: Boys & Girls ages 12-16
Session Dates & Locations:
Cooper YMCA | June 10-July 10 | Mondays & Wednesdays | 9:00-10:00am
No class on July 1 & 3
Fallbrook YMCA | April 30-May 28 | Tuesdays and Thursdays | 5:00-6:00pm
No class on May 23
Northeast YMCA | June 10-July 10 | Mondays & Wednesdays | 9:30-10:30am
No class on July 1 & 3
Space is limited within each session.
Registration Fee: YMCA Members: $72 | Community Members: $144
Teen Fitness Training
Participants 12-14 years of age will focus on safety and proper technique in using all workout area equipment. Discussions on character development, weight room etiquette, and basic nutrition will also be included in the curriculum. Participants must attend at least 7 of the 8 sessions. Successful completion of this class will grant participants access to the wellness floor.
Fees
Lincoln YMCA Member | $32
Not available to Community Members
Parent Supervision
At the Copple Family, Fallbrook, and Northeast YMCAs between the hours of school dismissal-5pm, when LPS is in session, anyone 14 years of age or younger must be participating in a supervised program or be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Passing Teen Fitness does not make one exempt from this policy.
Dates & Locations
Cooper YMCA
Tuesday/Thursday, April 16-May 9, 5:30-6:30pm
Monday/Wednesday, May 13-June 5, 4:15-5:15pm
Monday-Thursday, June 3-6, 9:00-11:00am
Monday, June 3-24, 5:00-7:00pm
Monday-Thursday, June 17-20, 1:00-3:00pm
Monday-Thursday, July 8-11, 9:00-11:00am
Thursday, July 11- August 1, 4:30-6:30pm
Monday-Thursday, July 22-25, 1:00-3:00pm
Copple Family YMCA
Tuesday/Thursday, April 30-May 23, 6:30-7:30pm
Monday-Thursday, June 3-6, 4:00-6:00pm
Monday-Thursday, June 10-13, 4:00-6:00pm
Monday-Thursday, June 24-27, 9:00-11:00am
Monday-Thursday, July 8-11, 9:00-11:00am
Monday-Thursday, July 8-11, 4:00-6:00pm
Monday-Thursday, July 22-25, 4:00-6:00pm
Fallbrook YMCA
Tuesday/Thursday, April 30-May 23, 4:00-5:00pm
Monday-Thursday, June 3-6, 4:00-6:00pm
Monday-Thursday, June 10-13, 9:30-11:30am
Monday-Thursday, June 24-27, 9:30-11:30am
Monday-Thursday, July 8-11, 9:30-11:30am
Monday-Thursday, July 22-25, 4:00-6:00pm
Northeast YMCA
Monday-Thursday, April 8-18, 4:00-5:00pm
Monday-Thursday, April 8-18, 6:00-7:00pm
Monday-Thursday, May 6-16, 4:00-5:00pm
Monday-Thursday, May 6-16, 6:00-7:00pm
Monday-Thursday, June 3-6, 9:30-11:30am
Monday-Thursday, June 3-6, 6:00-8:00pm
Monday-Thursday, July 15-18, 9:30-11:30am
Monday-Thursday, July 15-18, 6:00-8:00pm
Monday-Thursday, August 5-8, 9:30-11:30am
Monday-Thursday, August 5-8, 6:00-8:00pm