Youth & Teen Sports

Ready, Aim, Lose!

Archery at Lakeland Hills YMCA gives participants the chance to learn a classic sport in a safe, structured, and confidence-building environment. Whether your child is brand new to archery or ready to refine their aim, this program introduces the fundamentals of shooting, safety, focus, and form.

Participants will learn proper range safety, archery terminology, stance, grip, aiming, and release technique while building patience, concentration, and confidence. Each class is designed to help archers improve at their own pace while staying active, engaged, and supported.

Archery is offered outdoors on our archery range during the spring, summer, and fall, and indoors during the winter, giving participants the opportunity to continue developing their skills year-round. Weekly themes, skill challenges, and friendly competitions keep the program fun and motivating for archers of all experience levels.

From first-time shooters to returning participants working toward their next bullseye, Archery at Lakeland Hills YMCA helps kids build achievement, belonging, and relationships one arrow at a time.

Ages 3–6

Rookie Sports introduces young children to the fun of movement, teamwork, and beginner sports skills in a positive, age-appropriate setting.

Participants will explore a variety of sports and active games while learning the basics of running, throwing, catching, kicking, balance, coordination, and following directions. Each class uses simple drills, playful activities, and beginner gameplay to help kids build confidence, listen to coaches, take turns, and work with others.

This program is a great first step into youth sports for children who are still discovering what they enjoy. The focus is on fun, participation, good sportsmanship, and helping every child feel successful.

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Ages 3–5

Tuck, Tumble & Jump introduces young children to beginner gymnastics in a fun, safe, and age-appropriate setting.

Participants will explore basic gymnastics equipment while building confidence, body awareness, balance, strength, coordination, and flexibility. Each class begins with simple warm-ups before moving into playful skill stations where children can climb, jump, crawl, roll, balance, and practice beginner tumbling movements.

This class is a great first step for children who love to move. The focus is on fun, motor skill development, listening, following directions, and helping each child feel successful as they learn what their bodies can do.

Kids build fitness at the Y! Lay the foundation for a healthy lifestyle, train towards sports specific goals, or just get up and move with fun workouts. Workouts are entirely customized because healthy living is accessible to EVERYONE. Bring a friend or teammate and do it together. Kids get access to our fitness center with the guidance and encouragement of our experienced staff.

Our new Fit Kids package ranges in commitment levels so you can pick what is best for you. Fit Kids is available by appointment; with options for after-school or weekend training sessions (homeschoolers are also welcome at flexible times).

1 one-hour session $45
5 one-hour packages $187.50
8 one-hour sessions/once a week $320
12 one-hour sessions/once a week $400
16 one-hour sessions/twice a week $600
24 one-hour sessions/three times a week $840

For more information contact Kelly Najjar at KellyN@lhymca.com

Discover the joy of movement at Lakeland Hills Dance Academy, where dancers of all levels can explore a variety of styles in a fun, supportive environment. Our academy offers expert instruction in Acro-Dance, Hip Hop & Jazz, Dance & Movement, and Ballet, helping students build confidence, strength, and technique.

Dance Academy Programs:

Acro-Dance ages 5-10: A mix of dance and gymnastics that combines smooth moves with flips, tricks, and strength.

Hip Hop & Jazz ages 5-10: An energetic and expressive style that combines sharp, stylish movements with rhythm and personality. Jazz shoes are optional.

Lyrical Ballet ages 6-9: A graceful class combining ballet technique and lyrical expression, perfect for ages 6–9 to develop poise, musicality, and a love of dance.

Ballet and Tap Combo ages 4-5: A fun and engaging combo class introducing 4–5-year-olds to the basics of ballet and tap through movement, music, and creative play. Students should bring both ballet and tap shoes to each class.

Boys Hip Hop ages 6-10: An energetic all-boys hip-hop class that blends fresh dance moves with awesome tricks for a high-energy, confidence-boosting experience.

Creative Movement ages 3-5: Geared toward our youngest dancers; this class explores movement through music and props.

Beginner Acro/Gymnastics ages 3-5: A fun, high-energy preschool acro and gymnastics dance class that builds confidence, coordination, and creativity through movement and excitement.

Beginner Ballet ages 3-5: A beginner ballet class for ages 3–5 that teaches basic ballet steps, coordination, and expression through imaginative movement and music. Geared toward our youngest dancers; this class explores movement through music and props.

Join us and let your passion for dance shine! Register today.

The Morris County of Commerce Award for Innovative Program of the Year and the National Ski Area Association Award for Mountains are for Everyone! GRIT ‘n Snow is a Youth Resilience Series program in collaboration with Mountain Creek and the Mental Health Association to guide children towards developing strong mental health and well-being AND learn how to snowboard! This 8-week program features 3-indoor sessions at the Y including indoor snowboard lessons from Mountain Creek pros before we take it to the mountain for 5 trips with lessons on the snow. Every session and trip we will be doing games and activities that create a safe environment for kids of all backgrounds to build their confidence, make new friends, and grow their resiliency in time (their GRIT).