YMCA Youth & Family
YMCA Youth & Family
YMCA Youth & Family
YMCA Youth & Family
YMCA Youth & Family

Youth & Family

The YMCA’s Youth & Family programs bring families together to build healthy habits and joyful memories. With activities for all ages, these programs promote well-being through fun, educational, and active experiences that foster togetherness.

We support families in building a healthy home through five pillars: EAT HEALTHY, PLAY EVERY DAY, GET TOGETHER, GO OUTSIDE, and SLEEP WELL. Programs like Youth Sports, family nights, and outdoor adventures strengthen bonds, build confidence, and inspire a love of wellness.

Join the Y and see how our programs can enrich your family’s health and happiness!

Empowering Our Youth: YMCA Community Outreach Programs

At the YMCA, our Community Outreach Youth Programs focus on empowering local youth through mentorship, education, and recreation. These programs are designed to foster personal growth, leadership skills, and a sense of community belonging. Whether it’s after-school support, youth sports, or life skills development, we aim to provide every child with the tools they need to succeed. Learn more about how our programs can make a positive impact on your child’s future on our Community Outreach page.

Community Outreach

Helpful Information

Guides and Documents
Youth Exercise

Even if your child is getting 60 minutes of physical activity every day, are they getting the right type?

  • Aerobic activity should make up most of your child’s 60 or more minutes of physical activity each day. This can include either moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, or vigorous-intensity activity, such as running. Be sure to include vigorous-intensity aerobic activity on at least 3 days per week.
  • Muscle strengthening activities, such as gymnastics or push-ups, at least 3 days per week as part of your child’s 60 or more minutes.
  • Bone strengthening activities, such as jumping rope or running, at least 3 days per week as part of your child’s 60 or more minutes. Age Appropriate Activities:Some physical activity is better-suited for children than adolescents. For example, children do not usually need formal muscle-strengthening programs, such as lifting weights. Younger children usually strengthen their muscles when they do gymnastics, play on a jungle gym or climb trees. As children grow older and become adolescents, they may start structured weight programs. For example, they may do these types of programs along with their football or basketball team practice.
Youth Wellness
Building Active Children through Exercise

This four-week BACE program encourages our youth (ages 8-14) to develop a healthy self-esteem and confidence all while inspiring them to lead a physically active and healthier lifestyle. Through one-on-one coaching and age-appropriate exercises that are specifically tailored to each child’s personal goals and interests, your child will gain the strength and tools to tackle anything. Sessions are 1 hour long.

  • 1 four-week session $24(YM)/$48(NM)

Available at both the Ascension St. Vincent YMCA and Dunigan Family YMCA by appointment. For more information or to set an appointment, contact:

Healthy Weight and Your Child

Healthy Weight and Your Child is a pediatric weight management program committed to helping youth (ages 7-13) make small lifestyle changes to improve their health. This small group class is designed for children, along with a parent, to learn healthy habits and how to apply these changes at home. Classes meet twice weekly for 25 sessions and include nutrition lessons and activity components. Contact mitchell@ymcaswin.org for more information.

Youth Wellness Orientation

Youth Wellness Orientations are free and required for our youth members 10-13 years old. This orientation provides information on what equipment is approved for them to use based on their age. Along with learning proper use of equipment, safety, and how exercise affects the body, participants also learn how to set up a fitness program and use the cardiovascular and weight training equipment with proper technique. To schedule your Youth Wellness Orientation, please contact the Wellness Desk:

  • Ascension St Vincent YMCA: 812-423-9622 x 3333
  • Dunigan Family YMCA: 812-401-9622 x 4305