Strong Fast Fit welcomes youth ages 7-17 to learn about and practice wellness through play, movement, meals and relationships with peers and trusted adults. The afterschool programming occurs within a group setting: youth from similar backgrounds – ethnic, racial, and/or cultural – gather to celebrate, discover and explore food and wellness within cultural traditions (past and present).
Strong Fast Fit groups specifically welcome youth who identify as BIPOC – including:
Online: Registration link will open in early October 2023
In-person: at YWCA Midtown in early October 2023 (10:00 am – 6:00 pm)
Questions? Email strongfastfit@ywcampls.org or call 612-215-4373.
Youth participate in a summer camp at YWCA Midtown.
When healthy lifestyles are a family affair, youth are more successful. The program offers families fitness events, cooking and nutrition classes, and encourages regular use of family memberships to YWCA fitness facilities.
Participating families receive a YWCA Minneapolis health and fitness family membership!
Family support is essential for the success of the youth in this program. The whole family must commit to follow a healthy lifestyle, participate in program events and use the gym membership regularly during the program.