• Member Services
  • (765) 474-3448
4 Ways to Get Active with Your Child at the Y4 Ways to Get Active with Your Child at the Y4 Ways to Get Active with Your Child at the Y4 Ways to Get Active with Your Child at the Y
  • About Us
    • Our Story
      • Youth Development
      • Healthy Living
      • Social Responsibility
      • Christian Values
      • Diversity & Inclusion
      • Strategic Plan
    • Our Locations
      • Creasy Lane
      • Downtown
    • Our Partners
      • Franciscan Health
      • Junior Achievement
      • IU Health
      • Ivy Tech
      • NCHS
    • Leadership
      • Our Staff
      • Board Members
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
      • Share Your Y Story
    • Membership Services
    • Y Blog
  • Programs & Activities
    • Pedal for a Purpose
    • YMCA360
    • Online Reservations
    • Swim Lessons
    • Program Guide
    • Childcare
      • School Year Out of School Time
      • Summer Out of School Time
      • Straight Arrow Day Camp
      • Leaders in Training
      • Robotics Camp
    • Health & Wellness
      • Personal Training
      • Group Fitness
      • Sports
      • Scholarship Program
      • Reaching Your Fitness Goals
    • Select an Age Group
      • Youth
      • Teens
      • Adults
      • Seniors
      • Family
  • Schedules & Events
    • Group Fitness
    • Aquatics / Pool
    • Youth Sports Sessions
    • Events
  • Support the Y
    • Help Someone in Need
    • Support the Y
    • Volunteer
  • Donate
Join the Y
✕
4 Ways to Get Active with Your Child at the Y
mom and daughter doing yoga together
mom and daughter doing yoga together

Getting in shape with the family is a great bonding activity! Exercising with your kids will help them learn healthy habits early, and you might even discover a new favorite workout.

If you’re looking for ways to get active with your child, your local YMCA is a great place to start. We’ve listed four types of activities you can enjoy together!

1. Pound & Pound for Kids

young adults hitting the ground with green drumsticks at a Pound class

In our Pound group fitness class, you and your child can drum along to music and have a fun workout! You’ll burn fat, relieve stress, tone muscles, and improve your cardio. You and your kiddo will make new friends, too!

We also have a Pound for Kids class that lets children ages 6-12 take part in the drumming and cardio. Your child will explore movement, improve coordination, gain confidence, and express a little creativity.

2. Open Track & Gym

father and son high-fiving during a game of basketball

The Y track is a great place for walkers, joggers, runners, and parents with single-width strollers. Walking with your kiddo is a great way to get active while talking, too. And if your child is 10 or older, they can use the track after a Wellness Orientation.

Below the track is an open gym that’s perfect for playing basketball. Whether you practice layups with your kiddo or grab another family for a friendly pickup game, the gym lets you and your child exercise together.

3. Equipment & Weights

mom and her young daughter lifting dumbbells

Working out on the cardio and strength machines, as well as lifting (light) weights, is a great way for your kiddos to get healthy by your side. Once children and teens meet with a wellness coach, they’ll be able to join you for your workouts.

After a Wellness Orientation:

  • Kids age 11 and up can use the cardio machines.
  • Kids age 14 and up can use the strength and cardio machines.
  • Kids age 15 and up can use all machines, as well as free weights.

4. Pool & Aquatic Center

young girl swimming to her mom underwater at the Y pool

Want to go for a swim? Our pool has two swim lanes, a large family space, a vortex area, and a two-story water slide! You’ll also find a sauna and whirlpool in our Aquatic Center, which your child can use if they’re age 12 and up.

For parents with babies age 3 and under, we offer a Swim Starters class. Your little ones will explore the water while you learn how to supervise, prevent accidents, and plan for emergencies.

No matter what age your child may be, he or she can get active with you at the Y! Whether you’re trying to get in shape, lose weight, or learn a new workout, we have lots of activities that bring families together.

Have questions about our parent/child classes and facilities? You can contact us anytime.

The YMCA can help you find strategies for healthy weight loss.

The Lafayette Family YMCA is a community dedicated to healthy living and social responsibility. For more fitness tips and to stay up to date about YMCA events, connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram, or visit our website here.

Share

Related posts

Group fitness classes for flexibility and balance
June 1, 2025

Stretch, Strengthen, and Stabilize: Group Fitness Classes for Flexibility and Balance


Read more
Women running on treadmills
May 1, 2025

Explore These Heart-Pumping Cardio Fitness Classes in Lafayette, Indiana


Read more
Man picking up dumbbell
April 1, 2025

8 Great Strength Training Classes in Lafayette, Indiana


Read more

Select a category

  • Blog
  • Childcare
  • Eating Well
  • Events
  • Family Health
  • Health & Fitness
  • Swimming

Return to All Blogs

Download Our App

The YMCA app lets you register for youth sports and group fitness classes, schedule a personal training session, track your workouts, and more.


Download on the App Store

Get It On Google Play

 

Get in Touch

Do you have a question about our locations, schedules, program, or childcare? We can help. Simply follow the link to contact us.


Locations

Downtown Location
250 Main St. #50B
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 838-3605
Hours of Operation

 

Creasy Lane Location
3001 S. Creasy Lane
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 474-3448
Hours of Operation

© YMCA. All rights reserved.
Join the Y