YMCA membership has its privileges, including discounts on all YMCA programs as well as use of our entire facility (age requirements posted).
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Students can be dropped off at the Y prior to and after school and the will Y ensure that each student is picked up and dropped off by the appropriate school bus.
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The Y offers a large variety of group exercise classes each week! Find the one that works for you, keeps you motivated and makes exercise fun!
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This program introduces children to an aquatic environment with the support of their parent.
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Our Youth Sports include Gymnastics, Karate, Flag Football, Basketball and Soccer.
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The Paris-Bourbon County YMCA has served our community since 1913. The Y is in the business of nurturing the potential of children and teens Youth Development improving health and well-being Healthy Living and motivating people to support their neighbors and the larger community Social Responsibility.
Our facility serves over 4,000 members and 1,000 program participants.The Paris-Bourbon YMCA has a rich history of growth. Here are just a few historic highlights:
Read MoreWhen you join the Y, you join a community organization that offers more health, more hope, more opportunity!
We know that when we work together, we move individuals, families and communities forward.
Youth Development is the social-emotional, cognitive and physical processes that all youth uniquely experience from birth to career.
We're thrilled to invite you to the grand opening of the YMCA Teen Center! This has been an amazing process and we can't wait to share the next step of the journey with you.
SUMMER CAMP
Ages 5 to 12 are welcome (children must have completed kindergarten to participate). YMCA Summer Camp runs from May
- Aug. and operates from 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Register in person at the Paris-Bourbon County YMCA,
917 Main Street. The weekly camp rate is $130 for YMCA members and non-members. There is also a $30 registration
fee, which includes a t-shirt, bag and water bottle. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Download application and register in person for camp.
MULTISPORT STARTERS
This program allows 3-5 year olds experience a variety of 6 sports & activities. This 6 session program features a different sport each week. Kickball, Frisbee, Track & Field, Vollyball, Football and Martial Arts. Parent participation.
Registration: May 2-May 31 online
Session: June 1-July 6; 5:30-6:00 p.m.
Fee: $35 members; $50 non members
KIDS TRIATHLON (Obstacle, Run, Swim)
Come out and have your kiddo join in on the exercise at the Paris-Bourbon County YMCA in our Kids Triathlon. This event will consist of completing an obstacle course, running a length based on your age group and then end the event swimming an assigned distance for your age group. Race is for ages 6-14, race legs will be set for age groups.
Date: Saturday, June 25, 7:30 am
Fee: $15 members; $20 non-members.
Register online
SUMMER SWIM TEAM: The YMCA Sharks swim team is a competitive age group swim program that competes against other YMCA and USA swim teams. The focus is on personal growth and development while also learning to participate in a team environment. Recommended for ages 4 to 18 (minimum swim requirements apply). The season runs from May through July. For more information, contact the Y at (859) 987-1395. Swim team fees range from $125 to $150, depending on ability level. Practices begins May 23.
Register online
PROGRESSIVE SWIM LESSONS
This program takes the child through progressive levels of skills. As each level is mastered, the child will be passed to the next level of skills – from basic floating, kicking and breathing to freestyle and backstroke.
Ages: 3 years to 12 years old
Fees: Member: $35; non-member: $50
The schedule will consist of six 30-minute lessons Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday for two weeks per session. Registration starts May 2.
Session 1: June 6 - June 17
Session 2: June 27 - July 8
Session 3: July 18 - July 29
Level 3: 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; or 6:10 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.
Level 2: 11:05 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.; or 5:35 p.m. - 6:05 p.m.
Level 1: 11:40 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.; or 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
*Register for classes beginning May 2 online
PARENT/CHILD SWIM LESSONS
This program introduces the parent and child to an aquatic environment, helping you and your child form a confident feeling about being in the water. We will float, kick and paddle while singing songs and playing games that promote swimming.
Ages: 6 months-36 months
Fees: Member: $35; non-member: $50
Six 30-minute lessons will be offered on Monday at 10:30 a.m. or Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
Session 1: June 6-July 11, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Session 2: June 11-July 16, 9:30-10:00 a.m.
Register online
LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION
The YMCA will offer an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Class. Participants must be 15 years of age on the date of the class. Students will be required on the first night of class to pass a swim test before continuing. For those who do not pass, the registration fee will be refunded in full. Maximum 10 participants per class.
CLASS : May 21 & 22, Register online.Call or contact Mary Turvey-mturvey@parisbourbonymca.org if interested in certification or recert class.
Times/Fee: You must attend all sessions to become certified.
Fee: Member: $200; non-member: $225.
Register online
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Enjoy a night out while the kids have a night in with friends at the Y. We will keep them busy with fun
activities while you relax, have date night, get that project done, run errands or just take a nap! We will provide
dinner and hopefully send them home tuckered out.
Ages 18 months - 12 years.
Time/Date: Saturday, 5-9 p.m., June 11, July 9, August 13.
Fee: $20 per child (open to all-you do not have to be a Y member.)
Register online
