Schoolage Programs
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Child Care
Extended Day – Before and after school care for children in preschool through middle school.
Competitive Swim Team (ages 6-18)- Coached by Matt Williams, our goal as a swim team is to: teach the fundamental skills of competitive swimming; encourage lifetime involvement in healthy, physical activity; teach the values of discipline, goal-setting, self-improvement and sportsmanship; create lasting friendships; have loads of fun and; practice the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Marquette Magic (girls ages 10-19, boys ages 10-16)- This well known AAU competitive basketball program has joined with the YMCA to serve more youth through the creation of developmental teams.
Youth & Family Programming:
Y Arts (ages 7 to adult)- Programs taught by artist Elizabeth Howe are based on the systematic study of the tools and skills necessary for artistic expression. Classes will include drawing, painting and design.
Days Off Adventures/Snow Days (ages 5-12)- Fun programs for MAPS school district days off school. Programs run from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm at the Marquette YMCA facility. Bring a sack lunch, swim suit and towel. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members.
Spring Break Camp (ages 5-12)- Fun programs for MAPS school district spring break. Programs run from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm at Vandenboom Child Development and Activity Center on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and at the Marquette YMCA facility on Tuesday. Bring a sack lunch each day and a swim suit and towel on Tuesday. Cost is $30 per day/$160 per week for members and $35 per day/$200 per week for non-members.
Middle School Dances- Dances are held monthly for youth in grades 6 to 8.
Drop In Program (held at Lake Superior Village Youth & Family Center)- This programs serves youth age 5-17 who reside in the Lake Superior Village or surrounding neighborhood. Click here for more information.
Summer Day Camp (ages 5-12)- The YMCA of Marquette County’s summer youth camp program offers a safe, well supervised, quality day camp experience. The program is designed to accomodate working and at home parents and provides an opportunity to children to learn and grow in an enriching, encouraging and pressure-free environment. Program runs from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. throughout the summer at Vandenboom Child Development and Activity Center. Non-refundable, non-transferrable deposit required at registration.
Sports:
Flag Football- Youth age 4-12 will learn football skills and participate in scrimmages. Program is available each fall in Marquette and Ishpeming.
Gymnastics- Youth age 6 and up will learn how to correctly use apparatus such as spring boards and balance beams, correct positioning and safety and the rules and stars of the sport.
Beginner/Family Karate- Youth age 6-12, taught by Master Joyce Tredeau. The strengthening of character and self-esteem is emphasized as much as physical techniques such a kicking, blocking, punching motions and self-defense. “Bully Busting” and “Stranger Danger” are covered.
Baseball Spring Training- Baseball skills for youth age 7-12.
Indoor Soccer- Soccer for youth age 7-12.
Basketball- Basketball basics for youth age 7-12.
Youth Fitness:
Youth Fit Club/After School Fitness- Does your child age 9-13 want to use the Wellness Center but is not quite old enough to be on their own? If yes, now is the time to sign them up for this group wellness center training led by a fitness trainer. Your child will learn how to use the equipment properly and get a good work out at the same time!
Youth Run Club- Run Club aims to achieve healthy, fun and active lifestyles. Participants log distances run throughout the program, at home and in class, with the goal of running 26.2 miles—a marathon! Parents are welcome to join at no additional cost.
Youth Fitness Certification- This hands-on program provides youth 12 – 16 with the skills and knowledge to use the Wellness Center equipment safely. Once certification has been obtained, youth have the privilege to exercise in the Wellness Center without parental supervision.
Brain Fit- Homework help and exercise for grades K – 5.
Aquatics:
Competitive Swim- Competitive swim programs and swim team.
Schoolage Swim Lessons- Progressive swim lessons for youth age 6-13.
Semi-Private Swim Lessons- Instructional lessons for two participants for age 3 and up. Lessons consist of seven 30 minute sessions.
Private Swim Lessons- Private instructional lessons for age 3 and up. Consists of seven 30 minute sessions.