Back to school is around the corner and we’re getting ready for our new fall/winter schedules. Find the health & wellness class or youth activities at a YMCA near you. See a snapshot below and also check our Activity Finder for a program near you.
Registration opens:
Open now: October – December programs for Y members
September 1: (or 31 days before program start): October programs for non-members/general public
31 days before program start: October – December programs for non-members/general public
NEW! Don’t miss these summer programs!
2025-2026 Out of School Time & School Break Camps
Registration is open now for before and after school care at 26 sites - YMCAs and school locations- across the Denver metro area. Get the details.
2025 – 2026 Full Day Out
- Arvada - Duncan YMCA
- Elkhart
- Excel Academy
- Glendale
- Southwest YMCA
- Trailside
- Yale
- University Hills – Schlessman
- Yale
Thanksgiving Basketball Clinic
- 11/24: Arvada, Littleton, Southwest, University Hills
- 12/15: Arvada-Duncan, Littleton, Southwest, University Hills, Central Park
Featured Programs at the Arvada YMCA!
- Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Sports (ages 16+) – Arvada YMCA – 10/1-10/24
Going from Couch to 5K? Trying to run your fastest half-marathon? Training for a triathlon? No matter your fitness level, learn the strength, core, and mobility exercises needed to supplement your endurance training. All levels and abilities welcome.
- Strength and Conditioning for Snow Sports (ages 16+) – Arvada YMCA – 10/26 – 11/19
Learn the fundamentals of calisthenics (bodyweight exercises). Correctly perform pull, push, squat, and hinge movements using primarily bodyweight resistance. Incorporate other equipment to enhance performance on calisthenics exercises.
- Fitness Fads: Fact or Fiction (ages 16+) – Arvada YMCA – 10/9
Light weights for long, lean muscles? Cardio hurts your gains? Fat loss with the 12-3-30 treadmill workout? Does hot yoga work better? Explore current fitness fads, how they originated, and whether they really work. Receive science-based training recommendations on how to lose weight, build muscle, get stronger, and perform better.
- Better Balance (ages 16+) – Arvada YMCA – 10/29
Do you need to feel more confident in your balance? Join chair yoga instructor Stacey for this two-hour workshop to learn techniques to prevent falls and build confidence.
Featured Programs at the Aurora YMCA!
- Muscle Activation Workshop (ages 14+ )– Aurora YMCA – 10/14, 10/21
In this workshop, participants will teach muscle activation techniques that will address range of motion and tightness in the neck, back and glutes.
- Youth Hip Hop (ages 8-10) – Aurora YMCA – 10/10 – 12/5
Learn the fundamentals of hip hop and break dance- rhythm, musicality, body isolations, footwork, freestyle, showmanship, and entertaining choreography combinations. It's a technique and a vibe! Music and movement will be clean and age appropriate.
- Sound Bath (ages 16+) – Aurora YMCA – 10/5
One hour of relaxation and meditation to sound bowls, a gong, ocean drum, and wind chimes. Let it all go and find your inner peace. Pillows, blankets, and comfy clothes are encouraged!
Featured Programs at the Downtown YMCA!
- Skeleton Yoga (ages 16+ ) – Downtown YMCA – 10/31
Enjoy Halloween with Hatha realigning your bones.
- Boxing for Fitness – Downtown YMCA – 12/13
Learn basics of boxing in this high intensity cardio workshop
Featured Programs at the Littleton YMCA!
- Mighty Mini Bands Workshop (ages 16+) – Littleton YMCA – 11/5, 12/11
Mini bands, also known as resistance bands, are an effective and versatile tool which can be used to increase strength and stability all throughout the body. They are ideal for lateral movement exercises, hip and glute activation and shoulder stabilization. In this workshop you will learn a variety of exercises with different bands.
- Fundamentals of Stretching (ages 16+) – Littleton YMCA – 11/10
Learn all about the fundamental types of stretching and how to apply them to your fitness routine in this one hour workshop
- Pickleball: Serve and Return Workshop (ages 16+) – Littleton YMCA – 12/3
In this Pickleball workshop, you will refine your serve and return-of-serve techniques, integrating stacking strategies.
Featured Programs at the Southwest YMCA!
- Soma Breath Workshop (ages 16+) – Southwest YMCA – 10/8, 11/12, 12/10
Improve health, reduce stress and unleash your vast human potential in this rhythmic breathwork meditation experience!
Featured Programs at the University Hills YMCA!
- Running: Form + Recovery – 10/21; Running: Stabilization – 10/28; Running: Speed + Power (ages 13+) – 10/14 – University Hills YMCA
Runners unite! Elevate your outdoor miles by focusing on the various components needed while on the run! This series is offered as stand-alone workshops, this one focusing on form + recovery. Add in the workshops on speed+ power, stabilization and muscular endurance to develop an abundant toolbox to feel your best yet on the run!
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
Art, Dance & Nutrition
Adult Sip & Paint (ages 21+)
- Aurora (11/23)
- Southwest (10/22)
Sports (for adults)
Boxing for Fitness (ages 16+) – Downtown (12/13
Pickleball (ages 16+) - Littleton
- Non Volley Zone Workshop (12/17)
- Transition Zone Workshop (12/10)
- Serve and Return Workshop (12/3)
*Note! The YMCA has drop-in pickleball hours at the Arvada, Aurora, Downtown, Southwest and University Hills YMCAs. See details.
Strength Training
- Balance and Falls Prevention (ages 21+) – Aurora – (10/8-10/29,11/5-11/26, 12/3-12/31)
- Boxing for Fitness (ages 16+) – Downtown – (12/13)
- Fundamentals of Stretching (ages 16+) – Littleton – (11/10)
- Mighty Mini Bands Workshop – Littleton – (11/5, 12/11)
- Pilates – Intro to Pilates Reformer (ages 16+)
- Downtown (10/11, 11/15)
- Littleton (11/3-11/24)
- Southwest (10/9-10/30, 11/4-11/25)
- Posture & Back Strength Technique Series (ages 16+) – Arvada (10/7 – 10/30)
- Posture Improvement Workshop (ages 16+) – Littleton - (10/2)
- Size & Strength – Downtown – (11/4 – 11/25)
- Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Sports (ages 16+) – Arvada YMCA – (10/1-10/24)
- Strength and Conditioning for Snow Sports (ages 16+) – Arvada YMCA – (10/26 – 11/19)
- TRX
- TRX Workshop (ages 16+) – Littleton (10/14)
- TRX + Burn (ages 13+) – University Hills (11/3-12/1)
- Women on Weights (ages vary by location)
- Arvada (ages 17+) – (10/9-10/30)
- Aurora (ages 16+) – (10/8-10/29; 11/5-11/26; 12/3-12/31)
- Downtown (ages 16+) – (10/7-10/28)
- Littleton (ages 16+) – (11/4-11/25; 12/1-12/22)
- Southwest (ages 16+) – (11/3-11/24)
- University Hills (ages 18+) – (10/6-10/3)
- Youth Strength Training (ages 12-17)
- Arvada – (10/6-10/30)
- Littleton – (10/7-10/30; 11/3-11/26)
- Southwest – (10/7-10/30; 11/4-11/25)
- University Hills - (10/6-10/31)
MEDITATION
- Exercise as Medicine: Beginner, Intermediate/Advanced
- Arvada (ages 50+) – (10/8 – 11/12)
- Soma Breath Workshop (ages 16+) – Southwest (10/8, 11/12, 12/10)
- Sound Bath (ages 16+)
- Aurora - (10/5)
- Littleton – (10/15)
- Yoga
- Skeleton Yoga (ages 16+) – Downtown – (10/31)
- Foam Rolling Workshop (ages 16+) – University Hills – (10/7)
- Deepen Your Yoga Practice (ages 16+) – Downtown – (11/5)
- Philosophy Club (ages 16+) – Arvada – (10/25, 11/29, 12/27)
YOUTH AND FAMILY
Art, Dance, Kids Night Out & Nutrition
- Kids Night Out (ages 3-12)
- Arvada – (10/25, 11/22, 12/20)
- Aurora – (10/3, 11/7, 12/5)
- Littleton – (10/18, 11/15, 12/13)
- University Hills – (10/18, 11/15, 12/13)
- Youth Art / Kids N Canvas (ages 5-14) – Aurora – (10/16, 11/7, 12/22)
- Youth Dance
- Creative Movement/Ballet (ages 3-5) – Aurora – (10/8)
- Ballet (ages 5-6) – University Hills (11/1)
- Jazz Poms (ages 6-9) – Aurora – (7/11)
- Youth Hip Hop (ages 8-10) – Aurora – (10/10)
- Youth Jazz Lyrical (ages 6-9) – Aurora – (10/10)
AQUATICS/SWIM LESSONS
The Y introduced our country to group swim lessons more than a century ago and now teaches more than a million children across the national invaluable water safety and swimming skills.
At the Y, we offer lessons for kids of all ages and abilities. Get details.
- Swim Starters (ages 0-3 years) - includes water discovery and exploration
- Preschool Age Basics (ages 3-5) - includes water acclimatation, movement and stamina
- School Age Swim Basics (ages 6-13) - includes stroke introduction, development and mechanics
Monthly session enrollment; 4 and 8 lesson programs available; private lessons are also available.
YOUTH SPORTS
Sports Clinics are three-day, high-energy, fun training programs building coordination, balance and skills. Get details.
| Sport | Location | Age Group | Dates |
| Basketball | Arvada | 7-13 | 11/24-11/26; 12/15-12/17 |
| Basketball | Central Park | 7-13 | 11/24-11/26; 12/15-12/17 |
| Basketball | Littleton | 7-13 | 11/24-11/26; 12/15-12/17 |
| Basketball | Southwest | 7-13 | 11/24-11/26; 12/15-12/17 |
| Basketball | University Hills | 7-13 | 11/24-11/26; 12/15-12/17 |
| NinjaZone | Littleton | 7-11 | 12/16-12/18 |
Academies are 4-week progressive programs developing skills to teach the essentials in a fun and supportive environment. Coed.
| Sport | Location | Age Group | Dates |
| Basketball | Arvada | 3-5 | 10/4 |
| Basketball | Arvada | 6-8 | 10/6 |
| Basketball | Arvada | 9-13 | 10/6 |
| Basketball | Central Park | 3-5 | 10/4 |
| Basketball | Central Park | 6-8 | 10/7 |
| Basketball | Central Park | 9-13 | 10/7 |
| Basketball | Littleton | 3-5 | 10/4 |
| Basketball | Littleton | 6-8 | 10/6 |
| Basketball | Littleton | 9-13 | 10/6 |
| Basketball | Southwest | 3-5 | 10/4 |
| Basketball | Southwest | 6-8 | 10/6 |
| Basketball | Southwest | 9-13 | 10/6 |
| Basketball | University Hills | 3-5 | 10/4 |
| Basketball | University Hills | 6-8 | 10/7, 10/9 |
| Basketball | University Hills | 9-13 | 10/7, 10/9 |
| Soccer | Central Park | 3-5 | 10/8 |
| Soccer | Central Park | 6-8 | 10/8 |
| Urban Soccer | Aurora | 3-5 | 10/4 |
| Urban Soccer | Aurora | 6-8 | 10/4 |
| Volleyball | Arvada | 8-14 | 10/6 |
| Volleyball | Littleton | 8-14 | 10/3 |
NinjaZone is a fusion of obstacle course training, gymnastics, martial arts and freestyle movement with the freedom for kids to progress and learn at their own pace.
Location – Littleton only
| Program | Ages | Program Start Dates |
| Lil Ninjas | 3-5 | 10/4, 10/6, 10/7, 10/9, 11/1, 11/3, 11/4, 11/6 |
| NinjaZone | 6-8 | 10/4, 10/6, 10/7, 10/9, 11/1, 11/3, 11/4, 11/6 |
NinjaZone Camp – 12/16 - 12/18
Tae Kwon Do (ages 7+) – Aurora (10/7 – 12/1)
TEENS
Art & Nutrition
- Foam Frenzy
- Tasty Tuesdays
Gaming & Sports
- Wild West Poker
- Learn to Mod Nerf Blasters
- Saturday Spotlights: Galaga Arcade & Donkey Kong Arcade
And much more! See the full calendar at the YMCA Center of Generations.
Strength Training
- Youth Strength Training (ages 12-17)
- Arvada – (10/6-10/30)
- Littleton – (10/7-10/30; 11/3-11/26)
- Southwest – (10/7-10/30; 11/4-11/25)
- University Hills - (10/6-10/31)
OLDER ADULTS
Balance & Strength Training
- Bone Density Workshop (ages 16+) – Littleton – (10/1, 12/8)
- Posture Improvement Workshop – Littleton -- (10/2)
- Exercise as Medicine: Beginner, Intermediate/Advanced (ages 50+) – Arvada – (10/8 – 11/12)
- Posture & Back Strength Technique Series (ages 16+) – Arvada YMCA – (10/7)
OTHER
Livestrong (Cancer Survivorship Program)
Aurora & Littleton – visit the website for start dates & email us at livestrong@denverymca.org.
YMCA Locations:
ARV: Arvada-Duncan YMCA
6350 Eldridge Street Arvada, CO 80004
AUR: Aurora YMCA
6100 South Kewaunee Way Aurora, CO 80016
CEN: Central Park Recreation Center
9651 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Denver, CO 80238
COG: Centennial YMCA Center of Generations
72 S. Vine Street #366, Centennial, CO 80122
DT: Downtown YMCA
25 E. 16th Ave. Suite B Denver, CO 80202
LIT: Littleton YMCA
11 West Dry Creek Court Littleton, CO 80120
SW: Southwest YMCA
5181 W. Kenyon Ave. Denver, CO 80236
UH: University Hills-Schlessman YMCA,
3901 E.Yale Ave. Denver, CO 80210
Ages:
Some ages vary by program. Read the details in the registration.
Adult: 18+
Youth: 5-12
Teen: 13-18
Older Adult: 61+