Programs – Wee (5 and under)

Introduce your child to a life-long love of Basketball! We focus on skills and less on competition so your child can enjoy simply playing the game! Other focus is teamwork, sportsmanship and FUN! K-2nd Grade Jan. 10 - Fab. 7 Tues. 6:15-7:00 pm (5 classes)  PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE Locations: Northfield Armory Members: $10 Nonmembers: $35 Ages 3-5 [...]

Biddy Sports (NEW) Ages 2-3 Biddy sports consists of drills and games using sports equipment such as bats, balls, cones, goals, ect.  Each class includes games and sports designed to teach movemment and coordination.   Mondays  (2nd Session) Feb. 13- Mar. 12 (5 Classes) 9:15 to 9:45 am or Thursdays Jan.12 – Feb 9/ (2nd Session) [...]

December Sports Sampler (NEW) (ages 3-6)   Each week, children will play a different sport in an enjoyable, non-competitive atmosphere.  Among the sports we will play are football, soccer, and floor hockey. Fridays Dec. 1 – Dec. 15 9:00 – 10:00 am Location: National Guard Armory Members: $2 per child per session      Nonmembers: $5 per child per session

No Skates required!  This is a great chance to get a hockey stick in your child’s hands without the pressure of learning how to skate.  Learn the fundamentals of stick handling, passing and shooting.  Focus is on stretching muscles, heart health, teamwork and fun!  Equipment is age appropriate (soft sticks and larger pucks for the [...]

Exhaustive Giggles & Running, Indoor FUN! Goal: Provide safe, quality physical activity for children enrolled in-home licensed daycares. Supporting in-home daycare providers by offering alternative physical activity opportunities (we set up and make clean up fun!), while strengthening providers’ networks to exchange ideas. The program is mostly free play time, but will include a short structured activity group time each [...]

Batting, pitching, base running FUN!  We focus on skills and less on competition so your child can enjoy simply playing the game!  Kids work on teamwork, sportsmanship and FUN! Excellent way for kids to get some indoor exercise during those colder winter months! Feb 13-Mar 12 (5 weeks) Mon 5:15-6:00 (ages 3-5) Mon 6:15-7:00 (K-2nd) [...]

This program has been an overwhelming success. Once your kids try it, they’ll be asking for more! We call it the Kids Night IN and Parents Night OUT program! This evening of fun activities includes all sorts of themed games, crafts, culture and a whole lot more. Dinner is included in the price of the [...]

Messy Play Afternoon Gym Time (Ages 3- 6) First off, preschoolers will do hands-on exploration of art, craft, and messy activities in Messy Play.  After that, preschoolers can get their wiggles out by playing with the Y’s play equipment.  It’s an afternoon of fun packed into one hour.   Messy Play Afternoon Gym Time!!! Jan. 10 [...]

Music Exploration and Art (Ages 3 to 6) In this class, participants will explore their creative side through music and art.  Children will make homemade instuments, as well as dance and sing.   Thursdays Jan. 12 to Feb 9th/ (2nd Session) Feb 16 to Mar 15 th 1:00 to 2:00 pm or Fridays  (2nd Session) [...]

Pee Wee Sports (New)!!! (Ages 4 – 6)   Pee Wee Sports focuses on fun, teamwork, skill development, and sportsmanship.  Everyone plays, everyone is a winner.  Pee Wees will take part in multiple sports drills and games such as soccer, basketball, and football.  Each session includes 30 minutes of skill development and 15 minute of [...]

Need your soccer fix while you’re waiting for the fields to thaw? Come to the YMCA and join us for some running, kicking, goal teamwork fun!  We’ll stretch muscles, work on good heart health and focus on soccer skills. Tues Feb 14-March 13 (5 weeks) Wee (Ages 3-5):  5:15-6:00 pm K-2nd grade:  6:15-7:15 pm Locations:  National Guard [...]

(Ages 3-6)   First off, preschoolers take part in the popular Tales and Creations, in which reading and art combined for a fun-filled time.  After that, the preschoolers can get their wiggles out by playing with the Y’s play equipment. It’s an afternoon of fun packed into one hour.   Feb. 14 – Mar. 13 (5 [...]

(ages 3-6) Reading and Art are combined into one fun filled class. Explore imagination, creativity and simply playing-pretend. Each week,  children listen to one of the Dr. Seuss’ classic books, then make a craft based on the featured story.   Feb. 15 – Mar. 14 (5 classes) Thursday 9:15-9:45 am Location:  National Guard Armory Members:  Free             Nonmembers:  $20 [...]

AN OPEN GYM Favorite!!! A Northfield YMCA classic! We fill the Armory gym with mats, balls, and variety of play equipment, so children can release their pent-up wiggles and giggles.   This is an open gym program for parents/guardians and kids under 6. Monday 10:00-11:30 am AND 3:30 to 4:30 pm (Starts Jan. 9) Wednesday 10:00-11:30 am (Starts [...]