Youth Activities

The YMCA of Greensboro in partnership with the Greensboro Black Belt Academy offers Tae Kwon Do at three locations for children and adults. Tae Kwon Do is offered at Hayes-Taylor Y, Ragsdale Y and Spears Y.

Beginner Chess Classes for youth.  Improve critical thinking, problem solving, and mathematical and reading ability and learn the elements and strategies of chess. Chess is offered at Hayes-Taylor Y and SpearsY.

Home School Physical Education at the Spears YMCA allows home school students to learn and experience physical education from a trained YMCA staff member. Our program is designed to suit a wide age range and ability level while affordably fitting into your budget. Our program combines exercise and fun with a comprehensive curriculum to give your children a foundation for a strong mind & body. Our YMCA staff member will cover a variety of sports, aerobic activities & many other fun games. The class is made up of four 6-week sessions – 1 hour each week.

At the Spears YMCA we offer fun,structured activities focusing on the Y’s 4 character traits: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility for kids K-5th Grade.  Each session is 45-50 min of physical activity 10-15 min of nutrition education & a healthy snack.

Saka® is an African, Caribbean, world rhythms dance fitness “party”. The Saka® women’s class is a healthy balance of spirituality and sensuality. The Saka®4Kids class at the Ragsdale YMCA is an enrichment program that travels around the world through dance fitness and focuses on character development and social skills based on Christian principals. For both programs, Saka® uses authentically inspired dance moves that work and tone the whole body especially the CORE, getting you REAL results in a short amount of time. Saka® uplifts, heals and transforms your BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT!