BOCA RATON
Youth Fitness & Dance Programs:
Hip Hop (K - 2nd & 3rd - 5th grade)
This class offers the latest dance moves, steps, and techniques. The focus is on having fun as well as learning rhythm, counts and tempo.
Young Yogis (5 to 12 years old)
The physical benefits of yoga for children include improved flexibility and coordination but that’s just the beginning. Practicing yoga can also improve your child’s ability to focus, concentrate and listen as well as enhancing your child’s self confidence.
Sports & Aquatics Programs:
Youth Sports Leagues
Seasonal sports include: Soccer, Cheerleading, Basketball, Baseball and Flag Football.
Please click here for updated registration, roster, field and season information.
Aquatic Swim Lessons (6 years and older)
Seven levels/class groups provided. Learn water safety and develop swimming skills.
Barracuda Swim Team
Competitive swim team for youths ages 5-18 years. Swim team seasons are continuous throughout the year. Practices are Monday - Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Participants must complete a try-out to enroll. Please contact Jennifer Daratany at (561) 237-0951 for further information.
Youth Activities for KIDS:
Extreme Acting (Mon & Wed) & Hip Hop/ Cultural Dance (Tue & Thur)
This club is set up for our actors, dancers and singers out there. Club Performers members will be working to put on performances for our YMCA families. Our KIDZ are STARS in the making (grades 2-5). Time: 4pm-6pm
Club Athletics (Mon & Wed) or (Tue & Thur)
This club is set up for our athletes who love to play sports the original way and then in a more creative way. This program focuses on the fundamentals of traditional sports while developing and creating new rules and new sporting activities (grades 1-5). Time: 4pm-6pm
Club Traditions (Mon & Wed) or (Tue & Thur)
This club is designed for grades K-5th. This program offers an all-around experience in swimming, sports, arts and crafts, games etc. This program is for the “I love everything” child (grades K-5). Time: 4pm-6pm
For more information please contact Lynn Joseph at (561) 237-0976
Youth Programs for Delprado, Verde and Hammock Point Elementary students (see attachment)
Sports Clinic
Kids will receive special instruction from our Sports Director as we teach skills and fundamentals while playing games and having fun. Sports will include basketball and soccer.
Fun Day/Holiday Camp:
When school’s out the Y is in! When school is out send your child to the YMCA where they can swim, participate in games, arts & crafts, and play with their classmates in a safe and supervised atmosphere while you are at work. Fun Days are subject to change due to enrollment so please remember to register ahead of time to secure a spot. Please make sure that you pack your child a lunch and bathing suit.
Grades: Kindergarten-5th grade
Fun Day/Holiday Camp runs from 7:30am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday (when school is out due to a holiday). The program will be held at the Peter Blum Family YMCA of Boca Raton.
Click here for a list of Fun Days for the 2011/2012 school year
Fun Days
Youth Programing Participants - $30 per day
Members - $40 per day
Non Members - $70 per day
Winter Break Camp- Click here for information on 2011 Camp
Youth Programing Participants - $140 For 4 day or $40 per day
Members - $140 for 4 days or $40 per day
Non Members - $240 for 4 days or $70 per day
Spring Break Camp
Youth Programing Participants - $180/week or $40 per day
Members - $280/week 4 days or $70 per day
Exceptional Child Program
Chase Donoff Exceptional Child Program: (5- 14 years old)
Inclusion Opportunities for Children with Challenges
Children with disabilities are invited to join all after school and camp programs. Our staff is available for you and your special needs child. Activities include homework time, games, sports, swimming and field trips.
The Peter Blum Family YMCA of Boca Raton is proud to offer a variety of programs for children, teens, and adults with special needs. Through the extreme generosity of the Donoff family, Chase’s Place is growing into a place for everyone!
We are proud to offer:
After School Program: This program is for children in kindergarten through high school. Children are able to participate in games, crafts, recreation and inclusion activities.
Chase Donoff Special Needs Summer Camp: Campers participate in field trips, crafts, special events, swimming, and numerous inclusion opportunities throughout the summer.
Friday Night Live: FNL is a social program for young adults. Participants along with YMCA staff go out every Friday night! Destinations include the movies, bowling, dancing, and much more.
Friday Night Club: Older adults are given the opportunity to gather together at the YMCA for fun and exciting events. This program is chaperoned by two YMCA staff members and includes activities such as bingo, dances, craft projects, and fitness nights.
Bryan Hunt – Family Services Director
bhunt@ymcaspbc.org
BOYNTON BEACH
Afternoon Adventures (2pm-6pm):
A fun place to let your child make friends, have fun and be productive. Kids will have snack time and study hall before splitting up into the club of their choice. Transportation is provided from: Citrus Cove Elementary, Freedom Shores Elementary, Hidden Oaks Elementary, Manatee Elementary and Hagen Ranch Elementary and Sunset Palms Elementary.
(Mon-Fri) * Grades: K-5
Club ShowBiz (4pm-6pm):
This club is intended to bring out the inner star. The focus is on improvisation, theater and TV news skills. Kids will put on shows and create their own weekly Y news. (Mon & Wed) or (Tues & Thurs) * Grades: 2-5
Club Athlete (4pm-6pm):
This club promotes a well rounded view of sports. Every week children will learn fun facts and the fundamentals of a new sport. This is not just a club to play sports but a club to implement true sportsmanship and help build athletes through friendly competition.
(Mon & Wed) or (Tues & Thurs) * Grades: 1-5
Club Traditions (4pm-6 pm):
This club is geared for the child who like to do everything. They will participate in arts and crafts, Zumba, improve games, recreational sports and more!
(Mon & Wed) or (Tues & Thurs) * Grades: K-5
Kids Night Out (5 - 10 years old):
Enjoy an evening out, while yours kids have fun eating pizza, watching movies, swimming and playing games with their friends! Kids Nights are held the 3rd Friday of the month. (program may change due to holidays.)
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Free Parenting Seminars with Dr. Heidi Escoto
Dr. Heidi Escoto will be leading our parenting workshops on a variety of topics such as Behavior, Discipline, Children's Self-Esteem, How to Handle Power Struggles, Teaching Self-Control and more!
Workshops are held every 2nd Monday of every month at the DeVos-Blum Family YMCA of Boynton Beach.
Every 2nd Monday of the Month
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Register by phone 561.536.1438
Y Youth Sports
Y youth sports programs promote healthy kids, families and communities by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition, the value of participation over winning, and team building. Parents are encouraged to be more than mere spectators by contributing their time as volunteer coaches and team parents as well as being their kid’s number one fan.
Youth Sports at the Y include:
Soccer, Cheerleading, Basketball, Baseball, Flag Football, T-ball, and Volleyball
Quick Scores
The Quick Scores website gives you easy access to all of your sports information. As the season progresses, you will find it easy to follow your schedules, standings, and any changes or new information regarding your leagues and upcoming events.
YMCA Youth Skills Clinics
Benefit from personal attention, individual vs. team play and fundament skill development. Clinics are designed to give players supplemental practice that they can apply in their league games. There will be no games just practices. If you want to be the best you have to learn how to practice. Practice makes perfect!
The Quick Scores website gives you easy access to all of your sports information. As the season progresses, you will find it easy to follow your schedules, standings, and any changes or new information regarding your leagues and upcoming events.
Group Swim Lessons
Pre-registration is required for all classes. You must register the month prior to the session.
The YMCA of the USA’s swim lesson program provides students with over 350 swimming and safety skills, such as personal safety, stroke development and knowledge of water sports. Our programs teach aquatic safety while allowing the student to adjust to the water at their own pace. For additional information contact Ozzie Quevedo oquevedo@ymcaspbc.org
Caregiver and Child (6 – 36 months old)
Caregiver must be in the water with child. Teaches water acclimation and safety.
Preschool (3-5 years old)
The YUSA preschool swimming program is divided into 4 levels: Pike, Eel, Ray & Starfish. We have lowered our ratios to a maximum of 4 students per 1 instructor. Program teaches water acclimation through introduction of strokes for 5 year olds.
Youth (6 years and Older)
The YUSA youth and adult swimming program has 7 levels to help your swimmer learn basic stroke and water safety skills. The classes are designed to progress your child from beginner through advanced techniques.
Aquatic Teams & Swim Instruction
Private Swim Instruction
One-on-one instruction for adults and children. Students may start as early as 3 years old.
The YMCA Sea Dragons Youth Swim Team (5 - 18 years old)
Swim team is committed to developing quality swim strokes, starts and turns which allows youth to experience the excitement of competition in a friendly environment.
Sea Dragon's Information
Sea Dragon's Team Handbook
Capoeira: It's a Martial Art! It's a Dance! It's totally Brazilian. It relieves stress, builds strength, coordination and self confidence.
Kids Zumba: (ages 4 - 12 years)
Zumba fuses latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness party. Children will not get bored as they dance to routines which feature interval training sessions. Routines incorporate Latin and international dances such as salsa, mambo, cha cha, meringue, and more!!!!
Tap & Ballet
Developmental dance program which includes the basics of ballet, tap and creative movement.
To Register online select Sign Up for Program