YOUTH PROGRAMS

CHEERLEADING 

 

 

The Cheer program is designed to teach participants coordination, confidence, and teamwork. Participants will receive coaching from our experienced staff, and perform a halftime routine.

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The Shelby YMCA offers dance for boys and girls grades Pre-K through High School. Classes include Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, and Jazz for new, intermediate, and advanced dancers! This long-running program has been a community favorite for years. 

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DANCE

GYM & SWIM

 

At the Shelby YMCA, our Homeschool Gym and Swim program provide an opportunity to do just that! The Homeschool Gym and Swim program is a great way to give parents a break during the day and the kids a chance to be active! The participants will have a chance every week to learn and new sport/activity and have some fun in the pool while getting a swim lesson.  Ages 3-12!

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Develop strength, flexibility, power, agility, coordination, grace, and control! For ages 2-18 years. The Shelby YMCA gymnastics and tumbling programs embrace the Y's mission by creating a safe and nurturing environment for kids to become strong, confident gymnasts who are also responsible, respectful, and caring teammates. 

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GYMNASTICS

JR. CAVS BASKETBALL

The Shelby YMCA has joined the Cleveland Cavaliers to host another exciting year of youth basketball. Program benefits include a Cavs Branded Jersey just like the pros, Cavs Ticket for each program participant and discount for the family, coaches training, and skills training and practice.

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Learn the basic stances, punches, kicks, blocks, and the study of more advanced martial and self-defense techniques - while improving strength, coordination, flexibility, character, and confidence. This is a traditional karate class and emphasis is also placed on honesty, respect, and discipline. This year-round program is for ages 7 and up. 

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KARATE

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Scuba

 

The Shelby YMCA is offering two new Scuba Courses! One is a Discover Scuba Course and the other is a PADI Certification Course.

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SWIM LESSONS

 

The YMCA swim lessons program accomplishes teaching youth, teens, and adults to swim, so they can stay safe around water and learn the skills they need to make swimming enjoyable. All ages - from infant to senior - can learn to swim!

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SWIM TEAM

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Is your child already a swimmer? Go to the next level! The Shelby YMCA swim team is open to all ages under 18. Swimmers must be a member of the Shelby YMCA. 

 

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YOUTH SPORTS

By stressing the importance of teamwork and teaching the Y's core values caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility our youth sports leagues teach kids how to be good sports and good citizens. Through sports like soccer, t-ball, flag football, and basketball, the Y fosters a supportive and dynamic environment for kids to learn and develop athletic skills.