The Five Points Branch recognizes the importance of staying connected to our local youth and teens and is committed to helping them develop the skills needed to become happy, healthy, successful adults. Knowing that this is a hard to reach age group, our staff is working to create additional programs for youth and teens that are fun and rewarding in an environment where they feel a sense of unity, community, and belonging.

Youth Programs

• Beginner Gymnastics (ages 3-5)
  Teaches basic gymnastics through exciting games & movements.
• Basketball - Pee Wee Level (ages 5-7)
  Teaches basic skills of dribbling, shooting and rebounding.
• Basketball - Youth Level (ages 8-12)
  Co-ed class designed to teach & strengthen basketball skills.
• CREATIVE MOVEMENT & DANCE (ages 5-9)
  Hip Hop to Ballet. Learn dance combinations used in HIP HOP style dance that is fast and athletic to the fluid motion of BALLET, the basis for all dance technique.
• INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS
  Class will build on the foundation established in beginner gymnastics. Emphasis will be placed on strength and endurance as well as difficulty of skills.
• Soccer (Indoor) - Pee Wee Level (ages 5-7)
  Children learn basic soccer skills and the importance of teamwork and good sportsmanship.
• Soccer (Indoor) - Youth Level (ages 7-12)
  For the serious player! Helps youth improve skills and refine techniques necessary to excel in the sport.
• Tee Ball - Pee Wee Level (ages 4-8)
  Teaches teamwork, listening and the basic rules of the game through fun, physical activity.
• Fun Fitness Workout (ages 8-12)
  A high energy class full of games that encourage group work and improve coordination, flexibility and agility.
• Tae Kwon Do (ages 3 1/2 and up)
  A Korean Karate class that teaches self-defense techniques through the management of the six tenets of speed, power, focus, balance, relaxation, and control.

For a complete listing of our schedule, click here!

Teen Programs*

• Swim
  Instructional or Recreational available.
• Open Gymnasium
  Gym time allotted specifically for teens! Take part in fun, physical activities such as half or full court basketball.
• Strength Training
  Join us for Teen Time in the Fitness Center and/or take part in our NEW Teens in Training program.

TEEN NIGHT (ages 12-17)
Saturday:  6:00 – 8:00 PM
Teens can enjoy Wii, Table Tennis, Nok Hockey, Fitness Center, Basketball Gym, Swimming Pool, and more. 

ATTENTION 7TH GRADE STUDENTS:
A FREE YMCA MEMBERSHIP CAN BE YOURS!
Join Now!  Upon registering you can enjoy recreational swim, Open Gym, Fitness Center, Friday Teen Night, and Saturday Teen Night. 
To qualify:

• Must be a current Resident in our Service Area: Hillside, Kenilworth, Roselle, Roselle Park, Union or Vauxhall;
• A parent or guardian & school ID is required upon registration;
• Membership is valid until August 31, 2010.

*See our brochure for all class details, fees and schedules