YMCA Offers Youth Programs

(PRESS RELEASE)_West Palm Beach, Fla. – The YMCA of the Palm Beaches understands the importance of a balanced after-school schedule and offers an array of programs to keep kids of all ages active while fostering social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in a safe and nurturing environment. 

Drills & Skills Youth Basketball focuses on developing a strong skill foundation in all players with age-specific instructions.  The program incorporates technique development, exercise drills, communication skills and sportsmanship. Practice is Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00–5:45 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:00–12:45 p.m. for kids ages 7–13; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00–5:45 p.m. and Saturdays from 1:00–1:45 p.m. for teens ages 14-18. Sessions: October 14–November 2; November 4–30; December 2–28. Cost is $50 for members and $70 for nonmembers.   

Kickboxing provides a total body workout that targets core strength and balance for all ages and abilities.  Participants will learn self-defense strategies designed to increase range in motion, agility, and more. Classes are Fridays from 5:00–5:45 p.m. for ages 12+. Cost is $5 for members and $8 for nonmembers.  

Tae Kwon Do instills confidence and discipline while teaching age-old martial arts techniques. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30–8:30 p.m. for kids ages 6+. Cost is $40 a month for members and $60 a month for nonmembers.  

For more information on memberships and programming, please contact Lisa Fisher at (561) 968-9622 or email lisa.fisher@ymcapalmbeaches.org. YMCA of the Palm Beaches is located at 2085 S. Congress Avenue in West Palm Beach

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