Christian County YMCA

900 McAdam Drive, Taylorville, IL  62568  217-287-7271  217-824-2348 fax

 

 

Youth Sports & Fitness

Youth Basketball Leagues

This program is for boys and girls in grades 1-6.  Games are held on Saturdays through January and February.  If your child is interested in playing, contact the Y.  It may not be too late!  Games will begin January 10.  Practices are already in progress.

Casimir Pulaski 3-on-3 Tournament

Get your team together and get ready for a fun-filled day at the Y!  Boys and girls in grades 3-6 are eligible to play.  Registration deadline is 5p.m. on Tuesday, February 24.  Stop by the Y for registration information and rules.  All teams are welcome! 

 

Rate:                            $40/team

Preschool Cheer Clinic

For children ages 3-5.  Spark your child’s interest in cheerleading in a program that will give them the opportunity to learn cheers and meet new friends.  Participants will learn jumps and basic tumbling.  Children must be 3 years old to participate.  The first clinic is February 28. 

 

Winter II Session Only

Wednesday:                 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.

 

Rate:                            $53

Y Members:                $17

Youth Circuit Training

Personal Trainer, Ricki Castellanos will lead participants through a rigorous strength training workout in the youth wellness center as well as cardio workout.  This is an excellent fitness opportunity for kids!  This class will be offered both Fall I and Fall II Sessions.

 

M/Th:               5:30 – 6:15 p.m.

 

Rate:                            $53

Y Members:                $17

Golf Lessons

Lakeshore Golf Course will staff these lessons for youth as well as ladies.  Whether you are new to golfing or refining your swing, you will benefit from these group lessons.

 

Winter I Session Only

Saturdays beginning January 10

 

8-13 yrs.          11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

14 yrs & up      12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Ladies Clinic     1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

 

Rate:                            $120

Y Members:                $60

Happy Feet Mileage Club

The YMCA invites all youth members to take part in the Happy Feet Mileage Club.  This self paced program is an attempt to make children more active andhelp combat childhood obesity.  Each child will be given a chain on which they will accumulate “foot beads” for each mile walked or ran.  There is not a fee to participate.  Get your children started today! 

Healthy Kids Day

Come to the YMCA on Saturday, April 18, 2009 and enjoy displays from local and state agencies. 

 

8:30 – 11:00 a.m.

 

FREE SWIMMING FOR EVERYONE!  Children 7 and under must have a parent or guardian present!

PLAY Program

The PLAY program is a comprehensive diet, exercise and education program for both children and their parent(s).  This program is a collaborative effort through the Christian County Medical Clinic, Taylorville Memorial Hospital, University of Illinois Extension Office and the Christian County YMCA.  Class begins Thursday, January 8th.  This is a 16-week program. 

 

Thursday:                     4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

 

Rate:                            $70

Y Members:                $35

Preschool Indoor Soccer

This program is for children ages 4-6.  Basic skills will be focused on the first 2 weeks.  The remainder of the weeks will be spent on game play.  This is a great opportunity to get children ready for Spring Outdoor Soccer League.  Program dates are:  March 14, 21, 28 and April 4.

 

Rate:                            $53

Y Members:                $17

Spring Outdoor Soccer League

The Christian County YMCA offers this league for youth age 4 through 8th grade.  The first of 8 games will be played on Sunday, April 19.  Remaining games will be held on Saturdays.  Practices begin the week of March 23rd.  Participation is free for Y Family Membership holders if registered prior to April 18th. 

 

Rate prior to April 18th:            $45

Y Family Members:                 FREE

 

Rate after April 19th:                $53

Y Members:                             $17

Tae Kwon Do

A great activity to do with your family!  Harold Gist and Lisa Abernathy teach this class under the tutelage of Grandmaster Thomas E. Perry.  Tae Kwon Do aims to achieve the following tenets:  courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit. 

 

Monday:           Class I (age 12 and under)        6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

                        Class II (age 13 and up)           7:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

 

Rate:                            $70/Session

Y Members:                $35/Session

 

Uniform fee:                  $35 one-time fee

 

Youth Wellness Center

The Youth Wellness Center is for children age 9-13 and is located on the Mezzanine.  All machines are designed for youth.  A parent needs to be present to assist participants when a staff person is not present, unless the youth has previously participated in the strength training class.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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