Building confident and healthy kids is a priority.  We offer an array of fitness programs so participants of all ages can be physically active, learn positive and healthy habits, and make new friends in a fun, friendly and encouraging environment. Whether your child is strengthening their self-confidence, discovering new talents, learning discipline, or developing effective communication skills, Y programs give youth the chance to grow in a safe, nurturing setting.

Our youth group exercise classes are age-appropriately formatted and are free with membership. Some program classes are fee based. You are welcome to sign in your child(ren) to a class and enjoy a workout of your own. Youth ages 13 and older are welcome in our regular group exercise classes. 

Group Exercise & Activity Schedule

Group Exercise & Activities

At the Y, are youth classes are designed to keep children and young adults active and happy. Youth who learn that movement can be fun and discover new interests feel better, are healthier, gain confidence, and stay motivated for life. 

 

Creative Movement

In this class, we explore holistic movement and develop our individual movement skills to music and rhythm in a playful manner. By incorporating objects commonly used in gymnastics, such as a ball or a rope, we discover the enjoyment within the context of learning techniques, dance, expression and performance.

Ages 6 - 12
Tuesdays, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Studio 2
Drop in; free with Y membership; $5 vommunity members
Y membership registration form required

Fun & Fit

This class is geared towards youth 6 -12 years, and is focused around games and exercises demonstrate exercising can be fun. It gets youth moving, increase lung capacity, burns fat, and increases flexibility and coordination. Free with Y membership. 

Tuesdays / Thursdays 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Studio 1 & 2
Drop in; free with Y membership; $5 community members
Y membership registration form required

Taekwondo

Join Mr. Thomas in this exciting class designed to keep kids active, healthy, and engaged. Build discipline, strength, and focus with beginner-friendly martial arts training.

Ages 6 - 12
Mondays / Wednesdays
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Studio 2
Y membership registration form required

Y Sharks Swim Team

The Shasta Family YMCA Sharks Swim Team is a year-round, competitive swim team that allows swimmers to continue improving and strengthening their swimming skills after progressing through our year-round learn-to-swim program. Participants must know all the basic strokes and be able to swim 25 yards across the pool.  Led by Head Coach Felix Moreno, this program serves swimmers school-age through high school. 

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Open Play Basketball

Our Indoor Sports Court is a fan's favorite for year-round basketball. The serious to the not-so-serious basketball player can find time to play a game to match their age and abilities. Or, catch some fresh air on the Outdoor Sports Court, where it is open play everyday. 

Indoor Court Schedule