YMCA Fall Classes Focus On Youth Development, Healthy Living
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Staff Report-
Kosciusko Community YMCA will start new classes again Sept. 6.
Most classes will run through Oct. 23.
Classes in youth development will include sports classes for preschoolers, swim lessons, tennis and gymnastics classes for all ages.
New this fall, the YMCA will offer dance lessons.
For as young as 3 years old, lessons will be offered in general dance, ballet and jazz. Kids will learn basic dances, as well as correct feet and hand positions.
Jazz will be a class building flexibility, coordination and self expression. Dance will run from Sept. 12 to Dec. 10.
Classes that promote the healthy living aspect of the YMCA will include group exercise classes at both the Smith Street and North Webster branches, classes for older adults, tennis and water aerobics.
New for the fall session, the YMCA will offer several family-focused group exercise classes including family kickin’ cardio, family turbo toning, intro to fitness for the family and family Zumba.
Also, 85 percent of group exercise and group cycling classes will be a benefit of membership this fall, including the family classes.
At the YMCA’s Racquet Center, there will be a tennis special this fall for adults to try the adult beginner lessons for free three times.
A new SilverSplash water aerobics class will be added on Fridays, offering shallow-water moves to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance for active older adults.
Swimming ability is not required.
Registration for fall classes began Monday for YMCA members, and begins Aug. 15 for everyone else. Register at the YMCA or online at www.kcymca.org
