Youth Wellness

Building Active Children through Exercise

This four-week BACE program encourages out youth to develop a health 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. Ages 8-14.

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 craven@ymcaswin.org for more information.

Youth Wellness Orientation

All YMCA members, age 12-13, must complete this orientation class to use the wellness center at either the Ascension St Vincent or Dunigan branches. This orientation will provide information such as proper use of equipment, safety, and how exercise effects the body. The participant will also learn how to set up a fitness program and use the cardiovascular and weight training equipment with proper technique. Sign up for one of the days below at the Wellness desk, or Private orientations may be scheduled for a $20 fee.