We offer a variety of classes that provide enrichment and education for everyone in the family.

CPR/AED Classes

The YMCA of Arlington offers American Safety and Health Institute First Aid and CPR with AED classes several times each year. Cost is $65 and class size is limited. Click here for class schedule and waiver.

Women's Safety and Self-Defense

Learn and practice hands-on self-defense techniques in a safe environment. Feel confident about learning how to recognize a dangerous situation, avoid a potential attack and defend yourself and escape. The class is taught by a former police officer and third degree black belt.

Classes are available at the North Branch. Contact the North Branch
at (817) 548-9622 for upcoming class dates.

Parent-Tot Classes

Parent-Tot classes stimulate the young child’s small and large motor skills through fun games, songs, and activities including an obstacle course. Props used include a parachute, bubbles and music. Classes are designed for ages 1 to 4 years and their parent.

Classes are available at the Cooper Street Branch
Classes run in four-week sessions.
Cost: $10 per four-week session for full-privilege members and $15 per four-week session for program members.
Upcoming Sessions: March 5-26, April 9- 30
Classes are on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

Stranger Danger Class

This class teaches your child how to be safe around strangers. Open to ages three and up. Classes are available at the North Branch. Contact the North Branch at (817) 548-9622 for upcoming class dates.

Lifeguard Certification

This course is designed to prepare the participant with the knowledge and skills needed to be a pool lifeguard.
Certifications received will be YMCA Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED, and
Oxygen Administration.

additional information and registration form

Safe Sitter Classes

This program teaches boys and girls ages 11 to 13, how to handle emergencies when caring for children, safe and nurturing child care techniques, and behavior management skills.

Cost: $65 for Full Members, $75 for Program Members (includes manual)
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (parent’s meeting from 3:30 to 4 p.m.)
Bring a notebook, pencil and sack lunch
Classes are available at Cooper Street Branch and Bethlehem Baptist Church

Baby Signs®

This program gives babies a way to “talk” with their parents before they can talk. Babies can communicate about the world around them long before they have mastered their verbal speaking skills. Babies and their parents can use simple signs to communicate important things like being hungry or thirsty, hot or cold, often a full year before babies could otherwise speak.

Classes are offered at Central Branch.

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