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Events in July 2026

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Visit the YMCA website at https://www.denverymca.org/locations/aurora-ymca to view our recreation center events, programs, and classes.
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Featured Sports and Programs at Aurora YMCA

Outdoor Volleyball Academy

Participants develop foundational skills like passing,
serving, setting and hitting, and teamwork through
fun drills and engaging activities. This clinic-style
program builds confidence and promotes a love for
the game. 4-week program; meets once a week.

Dates: July 10-31, 2026 at 5-7 PM

Ages: 7-14, Boys & Girls

Cost: $55 Members/ $85 Non-Members

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Soccer Academy

Participants develop foundational skills like kicks, passes and throw-ins through fun drills and engaging activities. This clinic-style program builds confidence and promotes a love for soccer. 4-week program; meets once a week.

Dates: July 9-30, 2026 at 4:30-5:30 PM

Ages: 3-4, Boys & Girls

Cost: $55 Members/ $85 Non-Members

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Baseball Academy

YMCA Baseball is where your child thrives – not just as an athlete, but as a person. Kids gain confidence, develop character and learn courage to keep trying when things get tough all under the direction of our background-checked exprienced coaches. 4-week program; meets once a week.

Dates: July 8 – 28 at 4:30 & 5:45 PM and
Aug. 5 – 26 @ 4:30 & 5:45 PM

Ages: 3 – 4 and 5 – 6, Coed

Cost: $55 Member/ $85 Non-Member

NFL Flag Football Training Camp

The Flag Football Training Camp is a fun, fourday
program to improve throwing, catching, offensive and defensive work, increase speed and agility in an environment that builds confidence and fosters teamwork.

Dates: July 20-23, 2026 at 9 AM – Noon and
Aug 3-6, 2026 at 9 AM – Noon

Ages: 6-12, Boys & Girl

COST: $140 Members/ $190 Non-Members

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Summer Reading Challenge

We have partnered with Dions Pizza to offer a summer reading challenge. Goal: Read 10 books – Celebrate with a pizza party

WHEN: Monday, June 2 & 16 and July 14 & 28
TIME: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
WHERE: Aurora YMCA Adventure Zone
AGES: 4 +
COST: FREE for Members

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Calling all young chefs!

Cooking for Kids

Calling all kids for some fun in the kitchen! Over 8 weeks, build confidence, practice safe kitchen skills, and eat yummy food as we cook our way through different recipes, learning basic cooking skills along the way. Kids leave this series feeling inspired to try new foods! Classes are led by an experienced cooking instructor in our YMCA kitchen spaces.

University Hills – Schlessman
Arvada – Duncan
Aurora

MORE DETAILS & REGISTRATION: https://denverymca.org/activity-finder
Questions? Email kblanco@denverymca.org

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Weekly Drop In Adult Soccer

Join us for a fun and friendly drop- in soccer game every Sunday at the Aurora YMCA. No commitment, just show up and play! We focus on having a good time and enjoying the beautiful game. (waiver must be filled out to play)

Day/Time: Sundays, 10 AM – 12 PM

Age: 18 +

Cost: FREE for Members

Register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044AA5AA2DA13-57943512-social#/

Outdoor Pickleball at the Aurora YMCA

Grab your paddle, wiffle balls and friends for some friendly pickleball at the Aurora YMCA at Wheatlands.

Reserve your spot today! At least one member of the group playing, must be 18 years of age or older.

ONLY ONE 1.5-HOURS AN A HALF SLOT PER GROUP PER DAY!

Day/Time: Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM
Saturday – Sunday 8 AM – 3 PM

Cost: FREE For Members ($10 Non-Members)

Outdoor Soccer at the Aurora YMCA

Grab your cleats, soccer balls and friends for play on the Urban Soccer fields!

Reserve your spot today! At least one member of the group playing and/or supervising, must be 18 years of age or older. Up to 10 people allowed on the field per time slot.

ONLY ONE 1.5-HOURS TIME SLOT PER GROUP PER DAY!

Day/Time: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8 AM – 5 PM (unless offering a class or clinic)
SATURDAY – SUNDAY 8 AM – 3 PM

Cost: FREE For Members ($10 Non-Members)

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Youth Dance Classes

Make friends, learn and grow! Check out the many youth dance options offered this winter at the Aurora YMCA.

Creative Movement
Fridays, June 5 – June 26
3:30 – 4:15 PM
Ages 3-5

Youth Dance Fusion (ballet, jazz and lyrical)
Fridays, June 5 – June 26
4:15 – 5 PM
Ages 6 – 9

Youth Hip Hop
Fridays, June 5 – June 26
5 – 5:45 PM
Ages 7 – 10

Cost: $65 members, $115 non-members

Register: https://denverymca.org/activity-finder

Tae Kwon Do

Tae Kwon Do teaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit, mind and body. Today, it has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation.

July 7 – September 20
Tuesdays: 7:30 pm-8:30 pm, All Students
Fridays: 6 – 7 PM (beginners, white, yellow belts)
and 7 PM – 8 PM (green, blue and red belts)

Cost: $110 Members, $160 Non-Members

Register: https://denverymca.org/activity-finder

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Let’s Dance – Line Dancing

Saturday, July 25 at 1-3 PM

Make Friends, Learn and Grow! This line dancing workshop will teach you beginner up to intermediate dances you can take to the dance floor, party, or wedding! The dances are choreographed to popular songs you may recognize. No prior dance experience is necessary.

Cost: $20 members/$30 non-members

Register: at the Front desk or online at www.DenverYMCA.org/Aurora

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Women on Weights

Wednesdays at 9:30 AM

This series will focus on strength training for beginner, intermediate and advanced persons identifying as a female. This progressive series will focus on safely performing classic lifts, such as squats, deadlifts and bench press. You will implement a variety of weight lifting techniques using dumbbells, TRX, thera-bands and barbells.

Cost: $85 members/$130 non-members

Register: AURORA YMCA at www.DenverYMCA.org/Aurora

Intro to Pilates class flyer on Tuesdays in May at 9:30 am.

Introduction to Pilates Reformer

July 7, 14, 21, 28 at 9:30 AM

Learn the basics of Pilates Reformer including classic Pilates Reformer exercises, mat Pilates, and Tower work. Learn how Pilates can help bring greater awareness to your body movements to build strength, flexibility, balance and control.

Cost: $85 members/$115 non-members

Register: AURORA YMCA at www.DenverYMCA.org/Aurora

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Foundations in Youth Strength

July 7- 30 at 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Tuesday and Thursday

This series is designed specifically for teens ages 12-17 who are interested in learning proper strength training techniques. Participants meet weekly and work on classic lifts including squats, dead lifts and bench press.

Cost: $120 members/$170 non-members

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The ‘I Learned to Swim’ Place: Join Our Swim Lessons!

We’re excited to announce our new swim lesson structure.

Download the 2026 Swim Lesson brochure (PDF)

REGISTRATION OPEN!

Swim Lessons

Weekday Lessons: Two classes per week! Choose
Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday for $99/month.
Saturday Lessons: Once a week for $55/month.

More Options

Private, semi-private and group lessons available. Register online or at the front desk. For more information, contact Aquatics Manager Victoria Pajor, vpajor@denverymca.org.

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Join the SAY Summer Swim Team!

Get ready for an exciting summer with the Summits of Aurora YMCA (SAY) Swim Team! Our season kicks off after Memorial Day and runs through July, offering swimmers ages 5 and up the chance to build skills, make friends, and have fun in a supportive team environment. No need to know all four strokes. All swimmers just need to be able to swim across the pool! Whether you’re new to swim team or looking to improve, SAY is the perfect place to dive in.

Season Dates: May 26, 2026 – July 10, 2026

Registration deadline: May 23, 2025

Registration Cost: Member: $245, Non−Member: $300 for one swimmer. Additional sibling discount of 15% off.

What is included in registration:

Swimmingly Fee
T-shirt
Swim cap

Meet fees will be based on meets attended.
Swim suit will be purchased on your own.

Tentative Meet Dates:
June 6, June 13, June 20, July 11

PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING!
Saturday March 14th at 10am at the Aurora YMCA

Register Now! https://denverymca.org/programs/youth-programs/swim-programs

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Family Swim

Saturdays: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Sundays: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM

Winter can be hard to keep the kiddos entertained. That’s why the YMCA has family open swim on the weekends!

Bring the family and enjoy some fun together.

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