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    A ll YMCA Youth Programs are taught by experienced, attentive instructors. The low student ratio ensures quality instruction, skill development and safety.

    Fitness Classes
    Gymnastics This program instructs boys & girls ages 18 months - 10 years in gymnastic skill development, safety measures, & values. Students are grouped by ability & experience.
    Tumble Tots A beginning tumbling class for ages 18 months to 3 years. Tumble Tots classes are 30 minutes and include a parent or guardian.
    Rollers Rollers is for ages 4-6 with little or no experience. Classes are 45 minutes long.
    Cheer-Tumbling Cheer-tumbling is for ages 7 - 10 who are interested in learning the basic tumbling routines that are used for cheering.
    Toddler Time This 45 minute class encourages parent/child interaction with other children. Meet in the gym for play time, followed by a story, craft, and music. For children 2-4 years old.
    Kids in Motion Kids in Motion is an exercise class for 8 - 12 year olds, using games and traditional exercises.
    Soccer The main focus will be on fun, while at the same time incorporating YMCA Character Development Values. Children ages 4 - 6 will enjoy 5 Saturdays of organized game time. This will not be a competitive league, but it will be a chance to play some fun and organized indoor soccer games.
    Tennis Lessons will focus on introducing the basic fundamentals and strategies of tennis. Class will work on developing hand-eye coordination, flexibility and endurance through drills and play. Ages 7 to 16.
    Beginner Ballet An introduction to classical ballet for children ages 4 to 6.  Leotards, tights, and ballet slippers are recommended.   
    Ballet and Jazz Combo An introduction to classical ballet and jazz dancing for ages 6 to 10.  Leotards, tights, and ballet slippers are recommended.
    Babysitting Course This Red Cross course covers responsibilities of the sitter, characteristics of children, selection of games and toys, accident prevention, basic care, and first aid skills. Ages 11-14. Pizza will be provided for lunch.
    Youth Karate Martial Arts Basic Karate is for youth ages 5 to 13 with little or no experience. Instruction is provided on several ability levels.
    Teen Life Fitness Circuit This 4 week program is designed for teens ages 13 - 15, and is instructor-led focusing on the four components of fitness: strength, flexibility, balance and cardiovascular.
    Teen Weight/Agility Program This 4 week program is designed for teens 16 and up, and is instructor-led focusing on proper form, agility, and balance for overall body conditioning.



    Schedules
    Class Meets Time Session Price Session
    Start Dates
    Tumble Tots Saturday

    9:00 am

    5 Weeks
    Members: $25.00
    Non-Members: $50.00

    Mar. 14, Apr. 25

    Rollers Saturday 10:00 am 5 Weeks
    Members: $25.00
    Non-Members: $50.00

    Mar. 14, Apr. 25

    Cheer-Tumbling Saturday 11:00 am 5 Weeks
    Members: $25.00
    Non-Members: $50.00

    Mar. 14, Apr. 25

    Toddler Time Monday & Wednesday 10:00 am 4 Weeks
    Members: $16.00
    Non-Members: $32.00
    Feb. 9, Mar. 16, Apr. 20
    Wednesday
    Members: $10.00
    Non-Members: $24.00
    Feb. 11, Mar. 18, Apr. 22
    Toddler Time Tuesday & Thursday

    10:00 am

    4 Weeks

    Members: $16.00
    Non-Members: $32.00
    Jan. 6
    Kids in Motion Friday 4:20 pm 10 Weeks
    Members: Free
    Non-Members: $35.00
    Ongoing
    Tennis Lessons: Beginner Saturday 9:30 am 4 Weeks
    Members: $25.00
    Non-Members: $50.00
    Apr. 25

    Tennis Lessons: Intermediate

    Saturday 10:30 am 4 Weeks
    Members: $25.00
    Non-Members: $50.00
    Apr. 25
    Teen Life Fitness Circuit Thursday 6:00pm 4 Weeks
    Members: $20.00
    Non-Members: $30.00
    TBD
    Teen Weight/Agility Program Friday 6:00pm 4 Weeks
    Members: $20.00
    Non-Members: $30.00
    TBD
    Babysitting Course Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm 1 Day
    Members: $35.00
    Non-Members: $45.00
    Feb. 28
    Beginner Ballet Tuesday        4:20pm  6 Weeks
    Members: $25.00
    Non-Members: $35.00
    Jan. 6, Feb. 24, Apr. 1
    Ballet & Jazz Saturday

    1:00pm

    8 Weeks
    Members: $30.00
    Non-Members: $40.00
    Jan. 24
    Youth Karate Saturday

    11:00am

    5 Weeks
    Members: $25.00
    Non-Members: $50.00

    Jan. 10, Feb. 28

    Youth Karate Saturday 11:00am 4 Weeks
    Members: $20.00
    Non-Members: $45.00

    Apr. 25



    The YMCA of Portsmouth
    4900 High Street West
    Portsmouth, VA 23703
    Phone: 757-483-YMCA
    Fax: 757-483-4896

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