Health & WellnessYouth Fitness
Stay Active, Build Healthy Habits, Have Fun
Youth and teen fitness programs at the Y give young people the opportunity to learn proper exercise technique, explore new equipment, discover creative workout ideas, and build healthy habits that last a lifetime — all while having fun and making friends. Whether your child wants to learn the basics of the wellness center, join a high-energy Synergy class with friends, or find calm through yoga, we have a program to match their interests and energy. Our Y locations welcome youth members with age-appropriate access, safe instruction, and a supportive environment designed just for them.
Youth Wellness Center Orientations
We want every young person to have the opportunity to work out and be healthy.
Y members ages 8–13 who complete a Youth Wellness Center Orientation are welcome to use our wellness center with a supervising adult age 16 or older. Orientations cover wellness center safety and etiquette, as well as proper use of cardio and circuit weight equipment.
Age-Specific Guidelines:
- Ages 8–10: Cardio machines under direct supervision.
- Ages 11–13: Cardio machines, circuit weight equipment, and free weight area with direct supervision.
- Ages 14+: Cardio machines, circuit weight equipment, and free weight area.
Special note: Ages 7–13 may use the Fit Zone at the Neenah-Menasha YMCA without supervision after completing a Fit Zone orientation.
Contact your local Y to schedule an orientation appointment.
A Membership That Supports the Whole Family
Youth Membership gives young people access to fitness programs, sports leagues, swimming, and so much more — all in a safe, welcoming environment. Add a family membership and every member of your family can thrive at the Y.
Frequently Asked Questions
Y members ages 8 and up may use the wellness center after completing a Youth Wellness Center Orientation. Ages 8–13 require a supervising adult age 16 or older. Youth ages 14 and up may use the wellness center independently.
A free session where youth learn wellness center safety and etiquette, as well as proper use of cardio and circuit weight equipment. Contact your local Y to schedule an appointment.
A Synergy Small Group Training class designed specifically for youth and teens. These full-body workouts are led by certified trainers in a fun, supportive group setting.
Youth Wellness Center Orientations and access are available to Y members only. Synergy and Yoga programs may be open to non-members — check program listings for details.
Use the program listing on this page, visit the schedule at your preferred location, or contact us at gro.seiticxofacmy@ofniy.
