You have the kids registered for school, what about after school? The Y is starting new fitness classes this fall. We have our youth sports, one-day camps and art classes. The Y offers a variety of things for your kids to participate in tennis lessons, swim lessons and gymnastic. Stop by the Y or visit our website and see what we can offer for the youth.

Building strong kids

The YMCA of Austin encourages sportsmanship, self-improvement and team building through our youth sports and activities. Children can participate in traditional team sports like soccer, flag football and basketball, or try activities like swim team or gymnastics. Toddlers can also get an early start on hand-eye coordination through our toddler and preschool programs.

Kid’s fitness classes

These high energy fitness classes are geared toward youth 7-12 years and are free with family membership.

Instructors will introduce youth to basic fitness moves and techniques. All levels of experience are welcome. These classes are also a great way to keep your kids (who may be too old for Kids Kove) busy while you work out. Classes available include: kickboxing, bootcamp, zumba and yoga from 3:45 to 4:15 p.m. Classes are free with membership.

Co-ed flag football

A preseason clinic with AHS coach Brett Vesel, his coaching staff and AHS players will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 6 from for all grades. The clinic is at Wescott Complex on Hass Field. All league games will take place at Faith Evangelical Free Church fields. Registrations ends Sept. 3 and it runs for five weeks.

The cost is $39 for a member and $49 for a non-member. The season runs from Sept. 9 to Oct. 9.

Girls cheerleading camp

Hosted by new AHS cheerleading Coach Billie Jo Wicks and the AHS cheerleaders. Grades K-5th will learn basic skills and cheers. Camp will be held at Wescott Complexon Hass Field and includes a t-shirt and one night of cheering at half-time of the Sept. 12 game.

The camp is Saturday Sept. 6. The cost is $15 for a member and $25 for a non-member.

Tennis lessons

Junior Ace Tennis Lessons-4-6 years old on Mondays from 3:30 to 4 p.m., introductory class for children. The class is geared towards having fun while learning basic tennis skills. Class is one time a week for four weeks.

Cost is $10 for a member and $20 for a non-member.

The Break Point Aces Tennis Lessons is for players 7-12 years old and it meets from 4 to 4:45 p.m. on Monday. The class focuses attention on stroke mechanics. Players learn proper forehand, backhand, volley, and serve techniques along with scoring system. Class is one time a week for four weeks.

The cost is $15 for members and $ 25 for non-members.