The Y's Homeschool P.E. program focuses on class participation, developing health habits, making new friends and enjoying new forms of exercise and games!

  • Currently offered at the North River Family YMCA:  Upcoming Session Dates TBA 
  • Ages 5-13
  • $65 Members/$105 Non-Members
  • Program meets Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (see 2024-2025 schedule for session dates)

For more information or to register, contact the North River Family YMCA at 423.877.3517.

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Session Dates 2024-2025

Session 1 - Aug. 6 - Sept. 3 - Register
Session 2 - Sept. 10 - Oct. 8 - Register
Session 3 - Oct. 22 - Nov. 19 - Register
Session 4 - Jan. 7 - Feb. 4 - Register
Session 5 - Feb. 11 - March 11 - Register
Session 6 - March 25 - April 22 - Register
Session 7 - April 29 - May 13 - Register

Homeschool Physical Education Elements

Incorporated Elements

  • Aquatic safety - team, dual, and individual sports
  • Physical fitness - education enrichment, health, math, and literacy
  • Art education - nutrition education, i.e. healthy snacks, label reading, arts, and crafts.

General Structure

  • 10:00-11:00  Health Education    

  • 11:00-12:00  Physical Education

  • 12:00-12:30  Swimming  
  • 12:30-1:00  Swimming/Structure Play

Leaders in Training

Children ages 14 & up can participate in our Leaders-In-Training (LIT) program. LIT course includes participation in a leadership role assisting with daily curriculum and leading group activities. 

Homeschool Session Dates & Themes 2024-2025
  • Session 1:  August 6 - September 3
    • Serving Up Fun!
      • Physical Activity: Spikeball, Volleyball, Pickleball 
      • Health Activity: Sun Safety, Nutrition/Hydration, Injury Prevention
  • Session 2:  September 10 - October 8
    • Frisbee & Field Games
      • Physical Activity: Frisbee Golf, Ultimate Frisbee, Kickball
      • Health Activity: Healthy Mind, Healthy Hygiene, Healthy Nutrition
  • Session 3:  October 22 - November 19
    • Fall Fitness Frenzy
      • Physical Activity: Basketball, Bowling, Yoga
      • Health Activity: Skeletal System, Bone Identification, Nutrition for Strong Bones
  • Session 4:  January 7 - February 4
    • "Kicking" Off 2025!
      • Physical Activity: Indoor Soccer, Tae Kwan Do, Shadow Boxing
      • Health Activity: Music Identifications, Strong Muscle Strategies, Nutrition for Strong Muscles
  • Session 5:  February 11 - March 11
    • Winter Workouts
      • Physical Activity: Hockey, Lacrosse, Cardio Circuit
      • Health Activity: Heart Rate Zones, Cardiovascular Health, Heart-Healthy Nutrition
  • Session 6:  March 25 - April 22
    • Jump & Jive
      • Physical Activity: Jump Rope, Gymnastics, Dance
      • Health Activity: Whole foods vs. processed foods, Food Pyramid, Balanced Meals
  • Session 7:  April 29 - May 13
    • Spring Has Sprung! 
      • Physical Activity: Track & Field, Lawn Games
      • Health Activity: Reading food labels, Calories in vs. Calories out 

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Our Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. 

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