PROGRAMS >> Teens
Teen Center • After School Sports • PACT
Teen Strength & Conditioning • Dances • Youth-in-Government
The Red Wing Y has a Teen Center, a Youth-In-Government program and many activities that allow the teens to be involved with others their age. They can also get involved in fitness programs that will help them stay active and healthy throughout their life. If you cannot find the information you seek about Teen programs at the Red Wing Family YMCA, call 651-388-4724 and ask for Teen Program information.
A great place to kids of all ages to play!
Pool •
Foosball •
Dance, Dance Revolution •
Guitar Hero
or
Hang out and watch TV or listen to music.
Spring Monday – Thursday 4:30-7:00 pm Friday 3:00-6:00 pm Summer Closed Fall/Winter Monday – Thursday 4:00-8:00 pm Friday 3:00-6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am-2:00 pm Hours and days are subject to change depending on usage.
The YMCA Teen Center is open to kids 3rd grade and older. Children under 3rd grade must be supervised by an adult or parent. Adults who wish to use the Teen Center during unsupervised time should ask at the Customer Service Counter.
After School Sports Program offers a different sport each month and is open to all 6th, 7th & 8th graders, YMCA membership is not required. It will be held on Thursdays from 2:30-4:00 pm. Transportation from Twin Bluff is available, if needed for $.50 per ride. Students may participate in as many sports as they choose. Registration and payment are required for each sport.
The cost per sport is $20 per player, FREE for Y members.
| Month | Tuesdays | Thursdays |
September October |
Disc Golf Soccer |
Golf (Additional Cost) Tennis |
PACT - Parent and Adolescent Conditioning Training
This program is designed for middle school age youth (grades 6th-8th) who are interested in working out. The YMCA has created a program that makes it easier for them to get started on the road to fitness.
Participants will learn fitness basics, such as cardiovascular conditioning, strength training and stretching. After completion of the course, teens and a parent may work out together in the Wellness Center.
PACT program will now be offered in a class format. Class size is limited to 10 participants and registration and payment are required. For more information contact Stephen McKenzie.
Cost: $10 per participant
Dates & Times:
June 8th at 10:00 am, June 22nd at 3:00 pm,
July 13th at 10:00 am, July 27th at 3:00 pm,
August 10th at 10:00 am, August 24th at 3:00 pm.
This program is designed for high school aged youth, grades 9-12, who are interested in working out. The Teen Strength Training Program is a one hour course supervised by a YMCA trainer. It will teach the teens how to properly use the weight equipment, cardiovascular machines, and the importance of stretching. This program is done by appointment only, to schedule an appointment contact Stephen McKenzie.
Cost: $20 per appointment
The YMCA will be hosting Middle School Dances on Friday nights throughout the school year. The dances will be held from 8:00-10:00 pm. They are chaperoned by YMCA staff and parent volunteers. Middle School ID is required to participate in a dance. Parents interested in chaperoning are encouraged to call Josh Thygesen.
Dates:January 22nd - 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Dance - Proceeds benefit Kids Count.
February 26th - 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Dance - Proceeds benefit the United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha and Pierce Counties.
March 26th - 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Dance - Proceeds benefit the Red Wing Area Food Shelf.
Cost: $5 per person
Youth in Government is a fun, hands-on way for teens to learn about government and how it works. It is open to all students in grades 8-12, space is limited to 75. An informational meeting will be held in September 21, 2009 at 6:00 pm for all new participants and at 7:00 pm for past participants. Interested students and parents are encouraged to attend. Contact Josh Thygesen for more information.
Cost: $385.00
Teen Center • After School Sports • PACT
Teen Strength & Conditioning • Dances • Youth-in-Government