Youth
Our Mission:
The Y’s mission is to enhance spirit, mind, and body through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. It’s our reason for existence, representing our commitment to improving lives. We strive to ensure everyone has the chance to learn, grow and thrive regardless of age, income, or background.
Join Our Team:
Looking for a job? Join our team! Get great benefits, a free YMCA membership, and so much more! View open positions and apply online: ymcanorthernsky.org/jobs
Mobile App & Social Media:
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YMCA MEMBERSHIPS
YMCA Membership includes access to multiple locations, 100+ group fitness classes, guest passes, fitness centers with cardio/strength equipment, free weights, and more. Additionally, members enjoy amenities like PlayTown Drop-In Child Care and the YMCA360 virtual platform. Other perks include nationwide access to YMCAs, and various programs, events, and rewards.
Visit ymcanorthernsky.org/membership for details and prices.
RENTALS
BIRTHDAY PARTIES & RENTALS
Book your group events at the YMCA! WE offer spaces for birthday parties, scouts, church groups, and more! Each birthday party includes a FREE t-shirt for the birthday child!
CAMP CORMORANT RENTALS
YMCA Camp Cormorant offers a serene location for various events like reunions, weddings, and retreats. You can rent camp grounds, facilities, or the Welcome Center, which is available year-round.
Visit ymcanorthernsky.org/rentals for more information.
Program Registration
IN PERSON
Stop at the Member Services desk to sign up in person.
Scan the code or visit: ymcanorthernsky.org/register
Prior to signing up, be sure to view our policies for registration, credit/refund, insurance, and more: ymcanorthernsky.org/policies
Fall Swim Programs
PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS
All ages/levels | View days/times online
Do your kids need extra attention in the pool? Private swimming lessons are a great way to build swimming skills and confidence in the water in a one-on-one environment.
Fall 1: September 8 - October 25
Members: $225 | Non-Members: $315
Fall 2: October 27 - December 13*
Members: $200 | Non-Members: $270
SEMI- PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS
All ages/levels | View days/times online
These lessons allow your child to partner with a friend, family member or classmate to build swimming skills and confidence in the water together. Price is the total for 2 swimmers.
Fall 1: September 8 - October 25
Members: $350 | Non-Members: $400
Fall 2: October 27 - December 13*
Members: $300 | Non-Members: $350
INTRO TO SYNCHRO
Ages 8-14 | Saturdays 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Discover the elegance and athleticism of synchronized swimming in our introductory class!
Designed for beginners, this class will teach the basics of synchronized swimming, including fundamental techniques, routines, and teamwork.
Participants will learn to perform synchronized movements in the water, enhancing their swimming skills, coordination, and confidence.
Join us for a fun and engaging experience that combines swimming, dance, and gymnastics!
Students must be able to tread water comfortably for 1 minute to be able to participate.
Fall 1: September 8 - October 25
Members: $70 | Non-Members: $120
Fall 2: October 27 - December 13*
Members: $60 | Non-Members: $105
* No classes on November 27 & 29. Prices have been pro-rated for missed dates.
FALL 1 & 2 SWIM LESSONS
Our Fergus Falls Swim School, offers weekly 30-minute lessons focusing on aquatic readiness and safety, taught by certified instructors for all ages and skill levels. Parents are asked to stay close for assistance.
FALL SESSION 1 FALL SESSION 2
September 8 - October 25
October 27 - December 13
Tuesday Thursday Saturday
4:00 - 4:30 pm Seal/Shark
4:30 - 5:00 pm Starfish
4:30 - 5:00 pm Guppy
5:30 - 6:00 pm Starfish
5:30 - 6:00 pm Parent/Child
8:15 - 8:45 am Starfish
8:50 - 9:20 am Guppy
4:00 - 4:30 pm Turtle
4:30 - 5:00 pm Starfish
5:00 - 5:30 pm Froggie
5:00 - 6:00 pm Guppy
9:00 - 9:30 am Froggie
9:00 - 9:30 am Otter/Seal/Shark
9:30 - 10:00 am Starfish
9:30 - 10:00 am Guppy
10:00 - 10:30 am Turtle
10:00 - 10:30 am Parent/Child/Baby
10:30 - 11:00 am Guppy
10:30 - 11:00 am Starfish
ADAPTIVE SWIMMING LESSONS
All ages/levels | View days/times online
These one-on-one lessons are for swimmers with special needs – including autism, sensory issues, physical/developmental disabilities, and more – and are tailored towards the skills of each participant. Instructors communicate with parents to ensure that each swimmer is working toward an agreed upon goal.
Fall 1: September 8 - October 25
Members: $70 | Non-Members: $120
Fall 2: October 27 - December 13*
Members: $60 | Non-Members: $105
MORE INFORMATION
• Member Registration: Fall 1 & 2 opens on July 21
• Non-Member Registration: Fall 1 opens on July 28
YMCA Swim School offers lessons on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Participants swim once per week for 30 minutes.
No classes on November 27 & 29. Prices have been pro-rated for missed dates.
SWIM LEVEL ASSESSMENTS | 10:30 am - 11:00 am Saturdays
Don’t know what level to register for? Get a FREE level assessment! Open to the community, no registration required. Email the Aquatics Director to schedule an assessment time: SwimSchoolFergus@ymcanorthernsky.org
Level Descriptions
Parent/Baby | 6-18 mo.
Parents work with their baby on floating, submerging, hand/eye coordination, and more through games /songs.
Parent/Child | 19-35 mo.
Parents and toddlers work on floating, breath control for submerging, strength, and exiting the pool on their own.
Guppy | Ages 3+
Children learn to be comfortable in the water independent of their parents. Through patience and trust, children in this level will overcome their fear to swim independently.
Starfish
Encouragement and positive reinforcement help kids become more confident floating on their front and back as well as kicking across the pool on their back independently.
Froggie
Children will build on independent swimming skills by swimming longer distances and transitioning from swimming on their front to their back.
Turtle
Swimmers will begin to define swim strokes like backstroke, front crawl, and elementary backstroke.
Otter
Build skill, endurance, and confidence on swim strokes. Swimmers also learn dolphin kick, the timing of breaststroke, and will start to learn flip turns.
Seal
Participants progress by strengthening butterfly and breaststroke techniques, and improving endurance by working to swim 150 yds continuously.
Shark
Experienced swimmers will be able to swim multiple lengths of the pool using these competitive strokes: front crawl, butterfly, backstroke, and breaststroke. Swimmers will also be skilled in water safety, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke.
SAFETY EDUCATION
CPR, AED/FIRST AID BLENDED LEARNING LIFEGUARDING CERTIFICATION COURSE
Ages 15+ | September - December
This course equips you with the skills to handle emergencies involving infants to adults, covering first aid, CPR, AED, and more. Post-completion, you’ll be Red Cross certified for two years. Visit our website for times and dates.
Members: $70 | Non-Members: $85
BABYSITTING TRAINING
Ages 11 - 16 | October 17 | 9 am - 5 pm
This eight-hour American Red Cross Babysitting Course is a hands-on way to learn everything you need to know about babysitting. Learn how to be a safe, professional, and reliable sitter. Included in the course is a Pediatric American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certification that is valid for two years.
Members: $91 | Non-Members: $120
Ages 15+ | August 18 - 23 | 4 pm - 9 pm
The American Red Cross Lifeguarding course equips entry-level lifeguards with skills to handle aquatic emergencies and provide professional care until medical services arrive. It includes Lifeguarding and First Aid/CPR/AED certifications, which are valid for 2 years.
Participants must be 15 years old on or before the final session of this course and must attend all classes to receive certification.
There are two tests given to participants on the first day of the course. Visit our website to see detailed information on the two pre-course tests that will be administered: ymcanorthernsky.org/cpr-safety-education
Members: $220 | Non-Members: $220
PERSONAL TRAINING
WOMEN ON WEIGHTS
Ages 15+ | Oct 13 - Dec 8
Tues & Thurs | 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Take your fitness to the next level with Women On Weights!
Led by a certified personal trainer, this class focuses on proper lifting techniques, effective exercises, and structured routines to help you build strength, flexibility, and endurance.
Empower yourself, gain confidence in the weight room, and take the first step toward a stronger you.
Members: $75 | Non-Members: $100
LIVESTRONG® AT THE YMCA
8 weeks starting in September
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a FREE wellness program designed for cancer survivors who have become deconditioned or chronically fatigued from their disease and treatment.
Survivors will improve strength, flexibility, and selfconfidence, and develop the tools they need to take their wellness journey wherever they go!
Participants of LIVESTRONG at the YMCA receive a FREE full membership at the YMCA while enrolled in the program.
FERGUS FALLS FITNESS | ymcanorthernsky.org/adult-health-fitness | Questions? Contact Blake Buer, Health & Wellness Director, at 218.739.4489 or email buer@ymcanorthernsky.org
ADULT LEAGUES
ADULT INTRO TO PICKLEBALL
Ages 16+ | Wednesdays | Main Gym
Sept 8 - Oct 20
Learn how to play the fastest-growing sport in the nation! You’ll learn rules of play such as serving, line calls, and ball control.
In this course, you will also have fun matches set up with other individuals!
Members: $50 | Non-Members: $90
ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
Ages 17+ | Mon & Fri | Main Gym
Nov 10 - Jan 16
Join our Women’s or Co-ed Volleyball leagues. Play an 8-week season with a tournament on week 9. Ages 17+ may join the League. Team Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in tournament play.
Women’s League: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Mondays
Co-Ed League: 6:00 - 8:00 Fridays
Members: $50 | Non-Members: $85
Team: $180
FUTSAL LEAGUE
Ages 16+ | Thursdays | Main Gym
Nov 13 - Dec 18
Futsal is a variant of soccer played on a smaller, hard court, usually indoors. The game is typically played between two teams of five players each, including a goalkeeper. Due to the smaller playing area, futsal emphasizes ball control, quick passes, and skillful play
Team Registration: $120
PICKLEBALL LADDER LEAGUE
Ages 16+ | Wednesdays | Main Gym
Sept 8 - Oct 22
The YMCA Pickleball League will run for 6 weeks. Each week you will have a different partner. Gather as many points as possible and wins to be on top of the leaderboard! Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place individuals. Limited spots are available!
Members: $50 | Non-Members: $90
SPOOKY PICKLEBALL TOURNEY
Ages 16+ | Oct 18 - 19 | Main Gym
Gain as many points as you can and climb up the ladder in this tournament setup. Guaranteed multiple matches depending on how many sign up!
Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and the people’s choice for best costume! People will vote for the best costume. (Costume’s not required, but highly encouraged).
Teams will be randomly assigned. You may ask to be paired a specific person by contacting the Sports Director at laine@ymcanorthernsky.org. Limited spots are available.
Members: $30 | Non-Members: $50
ADULT LEAGUES | ymcanorthernsky.org/adult-health-fitness | Questions? Contact Bain Laine,
Sports Director, at 218.739.4489 or email laine@ymcanorthernsky.org
YOUTH SPORTS
SESSION DATES
Fall 1
Sept 8 - Oct 20 Fall 2 Oct 27 - Dec 13
SPORTS OF ALL SORTS
Fall 1 & 2 | Mondays | Gym 1
Come explore the wonderful world of sports!
Sports of All Sorts will be an introduction to sports and games. It will emphasize the rules of the game, fundamental skills, physical activity, and most of all, having fun.
The YMCA supports youth learning through family participation, and parental involvement is required. All sports and skills will be age-appropriate and non-competitive. Introductory skills for each sport will be taught in each session, which will last seven weeks and run for 45 minutes.
Ages
3 - 5 years
6 - 8 years Day Mon Mon Time 5:30 - 6:15 pm 6:30 - 7:15 pm
Members: $50 | Non-Members: $85
Flag Football
Fall 1 | Tues & Sat | M State Football Field
September 2 - October 11
Practice: 5:30 - 6:25 pm Tuesdays
Games: Sept 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 11
Huddle up‚ Flag Football is here!
Flag Football at the Y is a recreational program designed for youngsters new to the sport of football as well as those not quite ready for tackle football. This program is geared toward those youth who want to learn how to play the sport, dive into the rules, tactics, and skills – and more importantly HAVE FUN!
Flag football is open to both boys and girls.
Members: $50 | Non-Members: $90
Plus $15 Jersey Fee
AIR HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
Ages 10+ | November 22 | 10:00 am
Join the YMCA for the day and play a fun Air Hockey Tournament. Test your Air Hockey skills and maybe you’ll come out on top!
A round robin start will lead to a double-elimination tournament.
Members: $30 | Non-Members: $50
YOUTH PICKLEBALL
Fall 2 | Wednesday | Gym 1
This youth pickleball course will teach the basics of pickleball by implementing fun and meaningful drills to work on ball and paddle control.
Ages 7 - 11 years Day Wed Time 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Members: $50 | Non-Members: $85
YOUTH SPORTS | ymcanorthernsky.org/youthsports | Questions? Contact Bain Laine, Sports Coordinator, at 218.739.4489 or email laine@ymcanorthernsky.org
Fall 1 | Thursdays | Gym 1
Indoor Soccer Clinic is a fun and active way for kids to experience soccer!
Players will better develop basic soccer skills. They will learn basic footwork and form, take on fun challenges, and learn how to work with teammates.
Ages Day Time
2 - 3 years
4 -5 years
6 - 9 years Thurs Thurs Thurs 4:45 - 5:15 pm 5:30 - 6:15 pm 6:30 - 7:15 pm
Members: $50 | Non-Members: $85
ACTIVITIES
LEGO CLUB
Oct 6 - 27 | Mondays | Ages 5 - 12
Lego Club is 4 nights of challenges, mazes, and creative nights of Lego fun. Each child will build a $10-$15 Lego set on the first night that they will be able to take home.
Members: $45 | Non-Members: $75
YOUTH BASKETBALL CLINIC
Fall 2 | Tuesdays | Gym 1
Want to introduce your child to the sport of basketball?
The Youth Basketball Clinic will teach basic skills for basketball, such as shooting, dribbling, passing, and teamwork.
Ages Day Time
3 - 5 years
6 - 8 years Tues Tues 5:30 - 6:15 pm 6:30 - 7:15 pm
Members: $50 | Non-Members: $90
KID NERF NIGHT
Oct 10 | 6:30 - 8:00 pm | Ages 5 - 12
Bring your Nerf blasters and join us for the ULTIMATE Nerf battle!
Kids will be divided into teams and battle to hit obstacles made of safe materials. Safety goggles and darts will be provided.
Members: $12 | Non-Members: $20
Graffiti
Style Multimedia
Saturdays | 2:00 - 4:00 pm | Ages 10+ Sept 13 - Oct 25 - Nov 15
Learn how to paint graffiti art with artist Danielle-Laine Patton. Children will be taught the basics of the graffiti art style and will unleash their artistic passion to create their own work of art. 5”x7” Canvas and paints are provided.
Members: $40 | Non-Members: $60
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Ages 6 - 12 | Oct 16 & 17 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Day Camp is back for MEA days! Come enjoy the fall colors and participate in our day camp activities: hiking the trails, low ropes games, rock wall (ages 10 and up), archery, field games, a fall craft, and more.
Snacks and water will be provided. Campers will need to bring their own sack lunch and water bottle.
Members: $40/day | Non-Members: $50/day
FREE HALLOWEEN EVENT
All Ages | Oct 24 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Get ready to have a frightfully fun time at our annual Halloween event! This event is free and open to all!
Enjoy carnival games, prize drawings, a kid-friendly haunted hallway, a ton of candy and other exciting games from our community partners.
Cost: FREE MEA DAY AT YMCA CAMP CORMORANT
FAMILY NERF NIGHT
All Ages | Nov 14 | 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Join is for a family Nerf Night. At least one parent/ adult must participate with the kids. A course will be created in the gym using cardboard boxes and other safe materials as obstacles for cover.
We will supply the darts and the safety goggles. Bring your own Nerf Blasters!
Members: $10 + $5 for each participant
Non-Members: $15 + $10 for each participant
SCRAPBOOKING RETREAT
Ages 21+ | Nov 7 - 9 | YMCA Camp Cormorant
Enjoy gorgeous views of the YMCA Camp Cormorant as you gather with fellow scrapbookers to create lasting memories.
In addition to scrapbooking, participants can watch movies, play games or puzzles, take nature hikes and meet new friends.
Two meals a day will be provided as well as tables and electrical outlets. Participants will need to bring their own bedding, toiletries, snacks and scrapbook materials.
For program details or questions, email Karen: mathison@ymcanorthernsky.org
Cost: $215 ($25 deposit due at registration)
CHRISTMAS AT CAMP
All Ages | Dec 7 | YMCA Camp Cormorant
Join us for a magical, family-friendly holiday event at YMCA Camp Cormorant!
Enjoy activities like photos with Santa, letters to Santa, cookie decorating, holiday crafts, hot cocoa station, snowman building, and more!
This event is open to everyone who wants to experience a little holiday magic.
Cost: $15 per family
COMMUNITY EVENTS | ymcanorthernsky.org/events
COMMUNITY EVENTS | ymcanorthernsky.org/events
Questions? Contact us info@ymcanorthernsky.org
Questions? Contact Member Services at 218.739.4489 or email ffyinfo@ymcanorthernsky.org
AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE
Looking for a safe, fun, and enriching place for your child after school?
The Fergus Falls YMCA After School Child Care Program provides a supportive and engaging environment for children ages 512.
With active play in the gym, creative crafts, dedicated homework time, and plenty of opportunities to make friends, your child will enjoy a well-rounded experience every afternoon.
Our program offers flexible and affordable options for both Members and NonMembers.
Give your child space to learn, grow, and thrive after school at the YMCA!
Members: $70/week
Non-Members: $100/week
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
MINI FOOD PANTRY
Take what you need, give what you can.
The ‘Mini Pantry’ movement is a national, crowdsourced solution to meet community needs. Our YMCA hosts a local pantry for our neighbors to give and take as they wish.
The pantry collects non-perishable foods, like canned goods, granola bars, and boxed dinners, as well as small items, like hats, socks, and personal hygiene items.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We welcome volunteers with all talents, interests and abilities! Coaching a Youth Sports Team, helping with our events, facilities maintenance and more. When you volunteer with the Y, you create a lasting impact on the lives of individuals in our community. Our mission of strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility starts with you. ymcanorthernsky.org/volunteer
