Youth Classes/Programs

BABY BOOGIE!!

The Wilkes Family YMCA would love for you and your little one to join us for our new class!

Baby Boogie is a 30 minute class designed for ages 1-5. This class will incorporate music, movement, stories, ballet, gymnastics, flexibility, yoga and strength for caregivers and children!

Baby Boogie is offered on Fridays at 10:30am and will be taught by Heather Barnes in our Aerobics Room at the Wilkes Family YMCA.

Cost: Baby Boogie is FREE to members!

We look forward to moving with you and your little one!!!

DANCE AND TUMBLING

Fall Dance and Tumbling is back!

The Wilkes Family YMCA is excited to be starting their 4th session of Dance and Tumbling. The class is designed for boys and girls ages 2-12. The children will learn basic dance, ballet, and gymnastic skills, using a fun and creative curriculum! Classes use music and movement to introduce dance and coordination. The session starts on September 13^th for ages 2-4 and September 15^th for ages 5-12. Ages 2-4 meet on Mondays from 4:30-5:15. Ages 5-10 meet on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:15. Classes meet in the Wilkes Family YMCA aerobics room. The session will be wrapped up with a performance for family and friends to show off what they have learned! Cost is $50.00 for members and 70.00 for non members with financial assistance available. Cost is for the full 8 weeks + performance. Girls should wear a long sleeve, short sleeve, or tank style leotard with tights and ballet slippers. Boys should wear slim fitting athletic clothing. Ballet slippers are optional for boys. Items can be purchased at Walmart or Target. If there is a financial difficulty purchasing items, please email Heather Barnes at h.barnes@ymcanwnc.org. Ballet wear allows for instructor to see form and allows child free movement. The first 3 sessions of Dance and Tumbling was a HUGE success! The YMCA is so excited about the 4th session with new equipment that was purchased just for the program! Registration ends starts August 16th and goes until September 10th. Stop by the Wilkes Family YMCA to register today! Please email Heather Barnes at h.barnes@ymcanwnc.org with any questions. Click here for flier and registration form.

For more information on any of these programs, contact Heather Barnes at h.barnes@ymcanwnc.org.