Saratoga Branch YMCA Family Programs

Programs for Young Children 

These programs are designed for a caregiver and child to engage in together, socialize, learn, and meet new friends. 

Roc-N-Tots and Baby Jamboree: Fun music and movement classes. Roc-N-Tots is Wednesdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to 2 yrs. and 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for ages 2-5 yrs. Baby Jamboree is Thursday from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. 

Outdoor Story Time: A new class that combines a story time with activities and an art project. Thursdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for toddlers and 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. for preschoolers. 

Toddler Sensory Play Group: A new outdoor play group where children can explore fun and messy sensory activities. Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to 3 years. 

Dance Classes 

Tiny Tutus: Children learn the basics of ballet in this beginner class for ages 3-5 yrs. Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:10 p.m., Saturdays from 10:10 to 10:55 a.m. or 11:05 to 11:50 a.m. 

Twinkle Toes: Ballet and tap classes are combined in this class for ages 4- 6 yrs. Tuesdays from 6:15 to 7 p.m. or Saturdays from 12:05 to 1:05 p.m. 

Youth Sports Leagues

Soccer: A developmental league that combines practice and game time in one session. Volunteer parent coaches are needed. Saturdays from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-4 yrs. and 10:40 to 11:15 a.m. for ages 4-6 yrs.

T-ball and Baseball: These leagues combine practice and skills building with a game at the end. Volunteer parent coaches are needed. T-ball (4-6 yrs.) on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Baseball (6-8 yrs.) on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 to 2 p.m. Start time for leagues will alternate based on the game schedule. 

Sports Skills and Drills

Little Rookies: This class introduces a different sport every week for children ages 3-5 yrs. Tuesdays from 12:30 to 1 p.m. or Saturdays from 9 to 9:30 a.m. 

Basketball: Classes for all ages and skill levels. Mondays: ages 4-5 yrs. from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m., ages 6-7 yrs. from 4:50 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays: ages 8-10 yrs. from 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Beyond the Basics (ages 10-14 yrs.) from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturdays: girls’ basketball ages 6-9 yrs. from 9 to 9:50 a.m., girls’ basketball ages 10-12 yrs. from 9:50 to 10:30 a.m. 

Volleyball: Learn the fundamentals of volleyball in this coed class for ages 10-15 yrs. Wednesdays from 4:15 to 5 p.m. 

Archery 

Youth Intro: Teaches the fundamentals of archery, safety, and equipment use for ages 8-13 yrs. Saturdays from 2 to 3 p.m. or Sundays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. 

Teen and Adult Intro: Introductory class for ages 14+. Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. 

Longshots Club: This program teaches archery skills and introduces competition in a fun team environment for ages 10-16 yrs. Saturdays from 3 to 4 p.m. 

Teen Leadership Club

Leaders club provides participants grades 8-12 with opportunities for leadership training, personal growth, service to others, and social development. Held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information contact Kristi Savage at Kristi.savage@srymca.org or 518-583-9622 ext. 123. 

The Saratoga YMCA has programs for everyone from toddler and parent classes to youth sports, to teen and adult archery. Check out everything the Y has to offer to keep your family healthy, active, and learning. Registration is open! Classes run Sept. 13 to Oct. 31. For more information visit www.srymca.org