At the Wilkes Family YMCA, we offer a wide variety of Wellness programs from Personal Training to Group Exercises (including Group Cycling, Aerobics and Yoga & Pilates) and Specialty Programs.
Wilkes Family YMCA
Health & Wellness
Kids on The Run!
Kids on the Run is back. Our 4th annual Kids on the Run summer program will kick off June 17th!
Kids on the Run is an 8 week, 5k training program for boys and girls ages 5-15. Not only will we spend 8 weeks training for a 5K run, we will also enjoy crafts and team building exercises!
When
Kids on the Run meet every Monday and Friday from June 17th – August 9th (8:30 am-10 am)
Where
The Wilkes Family YMCA
What do I need to bring?
Athletic shorts, shirts, running shoes, and a water bottle. We will provide popsicles for snacks!
Instructor
Heather Barnes
Cost
$100.00 for members, $125.00 for potential members
We will celebrate at the end of Kids on the Run with a 5K Run where each kid will complete the run and receive a medal and t shirt! Spectators are welcome at the race!
For more information contact Heather Barnes at h.barnes@ymcanwnc.org.
Youth Triathlon
Join the Wilkes Family YMCA for their 6th Annual Little Bandits Youth Triathlon!
Offering active opportunities for kids & families!
When
Friday June 28, 2013 at 6:00pm
Registration
May 1, 2013
Cost
$20.00 per child from May 1 – June 15
$25.00 per child from June 16 – June 28
Program Information
Safety First!
Safety helmets and appropriate footwear are required for participations.
Participants must supply their own equipment.
Events & Distances
Tri Level I (ages 8 & under): 50 yard swim, 2 mile bike, .75 mile run
Tri Level II (ages 9-12): 100 yard swim, 2 mile bike, .75 mile run
Awards
Top 3 in each age group; 6 and under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12
All event finishers will receive a metal
For more information, contact Heather Barnes at h.barnes@ymcanwnc.org
Baby Boogie
Ages: 1-5 years
Baby Boogie is a 30 minute class, which will incorporate music, movement, stories, ballet, gymnastics, flexibility, yoga and strength for caregivers and children. Baby Boogie will be taught by Deanna Franklin in our Aerobics Room. For more info, contact Heather Barnes at h.barnes@ymcanwnc.org.
Dates: Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free to members
Senior Cheerleading Squad
Ages: 55+, coed
Blue Ridge Senior Games is now accepting new members of the BRSG cheerleading squad! Come have some fun and see what we are all about! Contact Heather Barnes for more information at h.barnes@ymcanwnc.org.
Personal Training
Work with a certified YMCA Personal Trainer to achieve your desired fitness goals. Regardless of age or fitness level, one-on-one training can provide:
- Weight loss/management
- Increased strength, endurance and flexibility
- Post-rehabilitation conditioning
- Disease management and prevention
- Off-season training
- Pre-event conditioning
Fitness Evaluation
Includes body composition, flexibity, blood pressure, cardiovascular and muscular endurance testing.
Cost: $20 members/$35 potential members
Personal Training Rates
1 hour session:
Individual: $45 Members/$60 potential members
2 person: $70 Members/$100 potential members
3 person: $90 Members/$135 potential members
4 person: $130 members/$180 potential members
1/2 hour session:
Individual: $30 Members/$40 Potential Members
2 person: $40 Members/$50 Potential Members
3 person: $50 Members/$60 Potential Members
4 person: $55 members/$65 Potential Members
Personal Training Packages
6 sessions: $240 Members/$330 Potential Members
12 sessions: $455 Members/$695 Potential Members
Sports Conditioning/Skill Development Training
For our recreational and competition athletes we offer sports-specific skill development and conditioning for several different sports, including: Football, Basketball, Track & Field, Tennis, Soccer, Baseball/Softball, Wrestling, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, and Swimming.
Individual: $50 Members/$60 potential members
2 person: $70 Members/$80 potential members
3 person: $85 Members/$95 potential members
4 person: $90 members/$100 potential members
For more information about schedules, contact Heather Barnes at h.barnes@ymcanwnc.org.
Note: All Personal Trainers at the YMCA are employees of the YMCA. The YMCA does not allow non-employee Personal Trainers to provide services for our members.