This Spring check out the variety of programs offered at the YMCA of Metro Denver that are open to Y members and all. YMCA members receive early access to register as well as member savings. Prices vary, consider joining the Y to save.
Registration opens:
- April: Y Members – Feb. 19; General Public – Feb. 22
- May: Y Members – Feb. 19; General Public – April 1 or 30 days before program starts
- June: Y Members – Feb. 19; General Public – May 1 or 30 days before program starts
Consider Y Your Way membership and, in addition to gym, fitness classes and pool access, you receive up to 6 programs as part of your membership each month.
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
Art, Dance & Nutrition
- Arvada (5/9); Aurora (4/26, 6/14); Downtown (4/16, 6/11); Littleton (5/29); University Hills (5/16)
- Where: ARV, AUR, DT, LIT, UH
- When: April, May and June
- Downtown (4/23)
- Where: DT
- When: May
Mindful Eating Small Group Series
- Arvada (4/9)
- Where: ARV
- When: April
Learn how to fuel your workout and training goals, no matter your age or stage of life. In this 90-minute workshop led by a YMCA Registered Dietitian, you’ll learn the truth about supplements, what you really need to stay hydrated and how to optimize your body for long-term health, performance and recovery.
- Arvada (4/8); Downtown (6/5); University Hills (4/8)
- Where: ARV, DT, UH
- When: April, June
Sports
Sports – Adult – Basketball 3x3; Dodgeball
- Where: ARV, LIT, SW, UH
- When: March & April – registration closes March 18!
Sports – Youth - Basketball, Baseball, Kickball (NEW!), Poms, Soccer, Sports of All Sorts, Tumbling (NEW!), Volleyball
- Where: ARV, AUR, CEN, LIT, SW, UH
Sports – Teen – Basketball & Dodgeball – NEW!
- Where: ARV, LIT, SW
Pickleball - Intro to Pickleball, Pickleball Improver Clinic
- Littleton (4/3, 5/1)
- Where: LIT
- When: April
- Littleton (5/3, 6/7)
- Where: LIT
- When: May, June
- Adult Boxing – Littleton (4/5)
- Youth Boxing - Littleton (4/5)
- Where: LIT
- When: April, May, June
Tae Kwon Do - Youth
- Aurora (4/2, 4/5)
- Where: AUR
- When: April
Strength Training
- Arvada (4/3, 5/1); Aurora (4/3, 5/1, 6/5) Downtown (5/9); Littleton (4/2,6/5); Southwest (4/4, 5/2, 6/6); University Hills (4/2, 5/7, 6/4)
- Where: ARV, AUR, DT, LIT, SW, UH
- When: April, May, June
Learn safe and effective strength training in a supportive setting through this four-week workshop series. Focus is on classic lifts such as squat, deadlift and bench press, as well as dumbbell exercises.
- Downtown (4/22); University Hills (4/4, 5/2, 5/30)
- Where: DT, UH
- When: April, May
- Aurora (4/9, 6/11); Littleton (5/12)
- Where: AUR, LIT
- When: April, May, June
Pilates - Intro to Pilates Reformer, Pilates for Golf, Pilates Reformer and Jumpboard Workshop; Reformer and Tower Workshop; Reformer Workshop
- Aurora (4/3, 4/4, 5/1, 5/2, 6/5, 6/6); Downtown (4/13, 5/11); Littleton (4/16, 5/1, 6/26) Southwest (4/2, 6/5)
- Where: AUR, LIT, SW
- When: April, May, June
- Aurora (4/3, 5/1, 6/5); Southwest (4/5, 5/3); University Hills (5/2)
- Where: AUR, SW, UH
- When: April, May, June
Corrective Exercise Series – NEW!
In this series, we'll show you the best ways to correct physical imbalances caused by injuries and prolonged misuse.
- Littleton (6/3)
- Where: LIT
- When: June
Progressive Balance Series- NEW!
In this series, the focus is on functional movements and exercise principles that will help you have a well-balanced physical state.
- Littleton (4/2)
- Where: LIT
- When: April
Meditation
- Arvada (5/15); University Hills (5/8)
- Where: ARV, UH
- When: May
Yoga Workshops– Yoga & Meditation; Yoga & Journaling; Sun Salutation;
Trauma Informed Yoga; Intro to Yoga; Foam Rolling
- Aurora (4/9, 6/11); Downtown (4/4, 4/9); University Hills (4/16, 5/21, 6/18)
- Where: UH
- When: April, May, June
- Littleton (4/2, 5/2, 6/4)
- Where: LIT
- When: April, May, June
Healthy Mindset Workshop – NEW!
In this workshop, we'll educate you on effective goal-setting strategies, behavioral modifications, mood and health connection and building healthy relationships so you can master your most powerful tools to living a healthier life.
- Littleton (5/3)
- Where: LIT
- When: May
- Littleton (4/11, 5/12, 6/6)
- Where: LIT
- When: April, May, June
YOUTH AND FAMILY
Sports & Strength Training
Sports – Youth - Basketball, Baseball, Kickball (NEW!), Poms, Soccer, Sports of All Sorts, Tumbling (NEW!), Volleyball
- Where: ARV, AUR, CEN, LIT, SW, UH
Sports – Teen – Basketball & Dodgeball – NEW!
- Where: ARV, LIT, SW
- Littleton (5/3, 6/7)
- Where: LIT
- When: May, June
- Youth Boxing - Littleton (4/5)
- Where: LIT
- When: April
Tae Kwon Do - Youth
- Where: AUR
- When: April
Art, Dance & Nutrition
Cooking for Kids – grades K-2 and 3-5
- Arvada (3/27); Aurora (3/26 & 3/27); University Hills (4/2)
- Where: ARV, AUR, UH
- When: March & April
- Aurora (4/7, 5/3, 6/13)
- Where: AUR
- When: April, May, June
- Youth Ballet – University Hills (4/6)
- Mini Pom – Aurora (4/5)
- Mini Tap & Ballet – Aurora (4/5)
- Where: AUR, UH
- When: April
Other
- Arvada (4/27, 5/25); Aurora (4/12, 4/16, 5/10, 6/14, 6/28); Littleton (4/19, 5/17) Southwest (4/20, 5/18); University Hills (4/13, 5/11)
- Where: ARV, AUR, LIT, SW, UH
- When: April, May, June
- Southwest (5/18)
- Where: SW
- When: May
- Southwest (5/25), University Hills (5/25)
- Where: SW, UH
- When: May
Aquatics / swim lessons– preschool, school age, swim team, lifeguard class
- Where: ARV, AUR, LIT, SW, UH
TEENS
Art, Babysitting & Nutrition
- COG (4/3, 5/1, 6/5)
- COG (4/17, 5/15)
- COG (4/3)
- Where: COG
- When: April, May, June
- Southwest (5/25), University Hills (5/25)
- Where: SW, UH
- When: May
Gaming & Sports
- COG (4/2)
- COG (4/1)
- WHERE: COG
- When: April
Sports – Teen – Basketball & Dodgeball – NEW!
- Where: ARV, LIT, SW
- Register - https://denverymca.org/programs/youth-programs/youth-sports
Strength Training
Foundations in Youth Strength Training
- Arvada (4/2, 4/30, 6/4); Aurora (4/2, 4/30, 6/4); Littleton (4/2, 5/7, 6/4), University Hills (4/1, 5/6, 6/3)
- Where: ARV, AUR, LIT, UH
- When: April, May, June
Other
- COG (4/5)
- Where: COG
- When: April
YMCA Conference on National Affairs (CONA) – June 29
The conference on national affairs is a national civic engagement program for high school students, hosted at the Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain North Carolina.
When: June
OLDER ADULTS
Nutrition/Cooking
- COG (4/17, 5/15, 6/19)
- Where: COG
- When: April, May
Balance & Strength Training
- Aurora (4/3, 5/1, 6/5); Southwest (4/5, 5/3); University Hills (5/2)
- Where: AUR, SW, UH
- When: April, May, June
Pilates - Intro to Pilates Reformer, Pilates for Golf, Pilates Reformer and Jumpboard Workshop; Reformer and Tower Workshop; Reformer Workshop
- Aurora (4/3, 4/4, 5/1, 5/2, 6/5, 6/6); Downtown (4/13, 5/11); Littleton (4/16, 5/1, 6/26) Southwest (4/2, 6/5)
- Where: AUR, LIT, SW
- When: April, May, June
Meditation
- Arvada (5/15); University Hills (5/8)
- Where: ARV, UH
- When: May
- Littleton (4/11, 5/12, 6/6)
- Where: LIT
- When: April, May, June
The YMCA offers a variety of ongoing programs such as before/afterschool care (including fall/winter break camps and full day out); basketball and pickleball drop in games; chronic disease management; early childhood education; health coaching; HIIT; massage therapy; nutrition consultation; swim lessons; and more. Visit denverymca.org.
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+