Spring 2025 Programming Registration

February 25, 2025

Spring into warmer temps and fun programs at the YMCA of Metro Denver. Check out the range of programs offered for youth and the young at heart. Open to members and non-members of the Y.

YMCA members receive early access to register as well as member savings. Prices vary, consider joining the Y to save.

Registration opens:

• March 3: April-June programs for Y members; April Aquatics & 4-week programs for non-members; other programs open 31 days from program start date

• April 1 (or 31 days before program start): May programs for non-members/general public

• May 1 (or 30 days before program start): June programs for non-members/general public 

NEW! Don’t miss these special events & new spring classes. 

• Healthy Kids Day – 4/26 | 10 AM – 1 PM – Free & open to the public

Aurora YMCA and Southwest YMCA

• Easter Egg Hunt - 4/13 | 10 – 11:30 AM – Free & open to the public

Southwest YMCA - sign up

• Spring Break Camps & Cooking for Kids Spring Break Camp – weeks of 3/10, 3/17 and 3/24

Arvada, Southwest and University Hills YMCAs; Elkhart & Explore Elementary; and Glendale Sports Center  

NEW at the Arvada YMCA!

• Boxing Boot Camp – Arvada YMCA – 4/3 
  Learn and practice the fundamentals of boxing with a certified personal trainer and boxing instructor and go beyond just the punches with strength and conditioning in each session. 
   

• Mobility & Flexibility Technique Series – Arvada YMCA - 4/1 
  Develop skills in foundational stretching techniques, mobility drills, exercises for joint resiliency, and learn the relationship between strength, flexibility and mobility.  
   

• Inversion Immersion: Techniques to Elevate Your Yoga Practice – 4/5
  Take your yoga practice to new heights with this empowering workshop focused on mastering inversions. Whether you’re new to going upside down or looking to refine your technique, this session will provide the tools, techniques, and confidence you need to elevate your practice. 
   

In this workshop, learn the fundamental types of stretching and how to apply them to your fitness routine. 

New at the University Hills YMCA!

• TRX & Burn (16+) – 4/2, 4/30

A 45-minute full body workout focusing on using the TRX and other equipment in the functional space.  

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Art, Dance & Nutrition

Adult Sip & Paint (ages 21+)

• Aurora (4/27) 

• Littleton (3/25, 4/22)
   

Sports

Boxing Boot Camp (ages 18+)

• Arvada (4/3) 
   

Pickleball (ages 16+)

• Arvada: Performance Workshop (4/9, 5/15)
• Littleton: Improver Clinic (4/2); Intro to Pickleball Clinic (5/7) 
   

Strength Training

Beyond EGYM (ages 18+)

• Arvada (4/17, 5/8, 5/29, 6/19) 

TRX (ages 16+)

• Aurora (4/7) Total TRX
• University Hills (4/2, 4/30) TRX & Burn 
   

Women on Weights (ages vary by location)

• Arvada (4/3, 5/2)
• Aurora (4/2, 5/7, 6/4) 
• Littleton (4/1, 5/6) 
• Southwest (5/6) 
• University Hills (4/1, 4/29, 6/3) 
   

Meditation 

Exercise as Medicine: Beginners & Advanced (ages 50+)

• ARV (4/23, 6/4)  
   

Gong Bath (ages 16+)

• Arvada (4/24)
• Aurora (4/13)
• University Hills (5/16)
   

Yoga Workshops 

• Arvada: Beyond Basics: Fine Tuning Your Yoga Postures (4/27); Pranayama for a Calmer Mind (5/3); 
• Aurora: Sound Bath (4/1); Foam Rolling (6/14)
• Downtown: Trauma Informed Yoga (4/18); Yoga Workshop (5/30)
• Southwest: SOMA Breath Series (4/2)
• University Hills: Beginner Yoga (4/3); Yoga for Weightlifting (4/3); SOMA Breath Series (5/8) 

Other

Balance and Falls Prevention (ages 21+)

• Aurora (4/2, 5/7, 6/4) 
   

Bone Density Workshop (ages 16+)

• Littleton (4/16) 
   

Posture Improvement Workshop (ages 16+)

• Littleton (5/5) 

YOUTH AND FAMILY 
 

Art, Dance, Kids Night Out & Nutrition

Cooking for Kids – grades K-2 and 3-5

• University Hills (4/1) 
   

Kids Night Out (ages 3-12)

• Arvada (4/26, 5/24)
• Aurora (4/4, 5/2, 6/6) 
• Southwest (4/12)
• University Hills (4/12, 5/10) 

Youth Art / Kids N Canvas (ages 5-14)

• Aurora (4/6, 5/2, 6/19) 
   

Youth Dance (ages 3/4 and 5/6)

• University Hills (3/29, 5/3) 
   

Aquatics/Swim Lessons

Aquatics / swim lessons – preschool, school age, swim team, lifeguard class

• 4-week programs; some 8-week programs are available at select locations

• Private lessons also available

• Where: Arvada, Aurora, Littleton, Littleton, Southwest and University Hills YMCAs 

Sports & Strength Training

Youth Sports: Spring registration closes on Mar. 24 (late registration). New at the Southwest Y - flag football! 

Registration for Academies is open monthly.

Academies: 4-week programs for ages 3-5; 6-8;

 9-13

• Baseball, Basketball, Soccer & Urban Soccer

• Locations: Arvada, Littleton, Southwest, University Hills YMCAs and Central Park

• Leagues – 8-week program for ages below

Basketball – ages 3-5 (coed); 6-8 (coed); 8-10; 10-12; 12-14 (boys & girls divisions)

• Locations: Arvada, Littleton, Southwest University Hills YMCAs and Central Park

Volleyball – 8-11; 11-14 Coed

• Locations: Arvada, Littleton, Southwest YMCAs 

NinjaZone - 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.

• Lil Ninjas - Coed (ages 3-5) & NinjaZone – Coed (ages 6-11)

• When: 4-week sessions offered monthly

• Where: Littleton YMCA only

Tae Kwon Do (6+)

• Aurora (4/1) 
   

Other

Livestrong (Cancer Survivorship Program)

• Aurora & Littleton – visit the website for start dates & email us at livestrong@denverymca.org 

TEENS

Art & Nutrition 

• Learn to 3-D Paint
• Foam Frenzy
• Tasty Tuesdays

Gaming & Sports

• Learn to Play Dominion (board game), Learn to Mod Nerf
• Super Smash Bros Brawl, Call of Duty

And much more! See the full calendar at the YMCA Center of Generations.

Strength Training 

Foundations of Youth Strength Training (ages 12-18) & Advanced Youth Strength (ages 12-17)

• Arvada (4/1, 4/29); Advanced Youth Strength (4/7)
• Aurora (4/1, 5/6, 6/2) 
• Littleton (4/1, 5/6, 6/3) 
• Southwest (4/1)
• University Hills (4/28, 6/2) 
   

Med Ball Explosive Training (16+)

• Arvada (4/29) 
   

Muscle Activation Workshop (ages 12-17)

• Aurora (4/1) 
   

Muscle Recovery and Injury Prevention Workshop (16+)

• Aurora (5/6) 
   

OLDER ADULTS

Balance & Strength Training

Balance and Falls Prevention

• Aurora (5/7, 6/4) 
   

Bone Density Workshop

• Littleton (4/16) 
   

Posture Improvement Workshop

• Littleton (5/5) 

Meditation 

Exercise as Medicine: Beginners & Advanced (50+)

• ARV (4/23, 6/4)  

Other

Livestrong (Cancer Survivorship Program)

• Aurora & Littleton – visit the website for start dates & email us at livestrong@denverymca.org