Youth Programs

We are here to welcome children into Wellness Center 101. This course is designed to teach youth age 10-13 basic exercise techniques and Wellness Center etiquette so that they can feel confident exercising in the Wellness Center after the successful completion of this class.    

With successful completion of this course, your child will be able to use the Wellness Center, Cardio and MATRIX equipment, and studios during Open Studio Time to workout.

Successful completion of this class requires that youth:

• Pass final test on last day of class. Test will include:
  • Proper use and form on select cardio equipment
  • Proper use and form on select MATRIX equipment 
  • Use of WC 101 workout card with equipment setting and weight/reps
  • Wellness Center and studio etiquette

If you have any questions regarding Wellness Center 101 or curriculum, the Wellness Center and its policies, specifically pertaining to the Youth Fitness, please contact Jillian Allen, Wellness Programs Coordinator, 219-462-4185 ext. 249 or jallen@valpoymca.org

Improve your strength, speed, explosiveness, body awareness, agility, and more in Athletic Fitness at the YMCA!
Improve your overall sports performance by training with our certified personal trainers.

Small Group Training
​Participants will improve their strength, speed, agility, and overall athletic performance.

Where: Valparaiso Family YMCA
Who: Ages 7-15 | Wednesday 4-4:45 pm
Cost: Members: $55/Non-Members: $75
Register: Online, Mobile App, or at the front desk

We are here to welcome your children ages 3-5 into Preschool Dance Fusion! This class teaches the basics of Ballet and Jazz to your preschoolers in a fun and imaginative way. Dancing helps children learn about focus, body coordination, creativity, and fun!

Studio Etiquette for Preschool Dance Fusion:

• Please come to class with water (no food or drinks allowed in studio).
• All classes are shoe-free for both parents and children (ballet shoes only).
• After class, please assist the instructor in stacking the chairs.

Kids will increase strength, flexibility, coordination, self-awareness, and self-esteem. Yoga poses inspire creativity (we turn our bodies into trees, mountains, and animals) as well as provide a sense of calmness and relaxation. This class is an opportunity for kids to get together to have fun with movement and become mindful of themselves and the world around them. Check out our schedule for current class offerings.

A rocking, high-energy dance party packed with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines, and all the music kids love, like hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia and more. For ages 4-10. Check out our schedule for current class offerings

A 30-minute full body workout incorporating kid-friendly exercises to get kids moving. Ages 4-10 welcome. Check out our schedule for current class offerings.