Youth Fitness
As soon as your child turns 8, he/she is welcome to work out with a parent or guardian in our Boca and Boynton Y's Wellness Center, which is a great opportunity to introduce them to a healthy way of life as well as promote family fitness!
Ages 8 - 10: May use cardio equipment only and must be under the direct supervision of an adult at ALL times.
Ages 11 - 15: May use the strength equipment upon completion of Youth Fitness Fundamentals (with the exception of free weights)
Age 16+: May use Wellness Center freely
Youth Fitness Fundamentals
This class instructs teens how to work out safely and effectively within the Y Wellness Center. It introduces basic muscle anatomy, exercise concepts and guidelines, gym etiquette and safety practices. Once youth have successfully completed the program, they will be allowed to work out in Wellness Center without parental supervision.
AGES: 11 -15
WHEN: Offered continuously at the Boca and Boynton YMCAs.
COST: FREE for Y Members
Schedule appointment at the Front Desk.
Peter Blum Family YMCA
Teen Strength & Conditioning
This class is geared towards young athletes or those working on strength, agility or movement for sports performance. For Y Members only!
AGES: Grouped ages 11-17
WHEN: Monday & Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm in Wellness Center
COST: FREE for Y Members
Running & Triathlon
Swim, Bike & Run! This program is designed to prepare youth to perform their very best while running, biking and swimming. This 8-week session concludes with a USAT sanctioned race, Triathlon, on November 15.
Athletes must be able to swim 25 yards without stopping and ride a bike without training wheels.
DATES
Triathlon: Sept 23 - Nov 13
Run program: Sept 28 - Nov 9
AGES: 5-18
WHEN: Mondays (Bike), Wednesdays (Run) & Fridays (Swim), 5p-6p
COST/Triathlon: $300 members, $400 Non Member
COST/Run program: $85 members, $185 Non Member
NEW - our Y has opened 25 spots for an Adaptive wave - which will include swim and run only. Each participant is required to bring a race buddy.
Contact John Bolling for more information.
DeVos-Blum Family YMCA
Fit Kids & Teens
Burn energy and get fit! On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Boca and Boynton Y, kids get moving with calisthenics, fitness games and body weight exercises for a fun, yet challenging 45 minute class. Class size is very limited!
AGES: 9 -14
WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays at 5:15pm
COST: $50 Y Member, $80 Non Member