Cheerleading

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

Cheerleading is a fun, energetic activity that combines athletic skills, teamwork, and confidence-building in a positive and supportive environment. Our cheer program offers an introductory foundation for cheerleading while encouraging personal growth and team spirit.

Participants will have opportunities to:

  • Learn basic cheer motions, jumps, and simple choreography

  • Practice sideline chants and cheers used to support teams during a variety of sports such as basketball, football, and other athletic events

  • Understand the role of cheerleaders in motivating players, engaging the crowd, and promoting positive sportsmanship

  • Explore pom routines and age-appropriate dance elements

  • Build strength, coordination, flexibility, and rhythm

  • Develop important life skills such as confidence, teamwork, leadership, and communication

This program focuses on fundamental skills and technique that can be used as a stepping stone into many different types of cheerleading programs, including school cheer, recreational cheer, or competitive cheer. Athletes will gain a strong base that can help them feel prepared and confident as they continue their cheer journey.

As part of a cheer team, participants will work together to learn routines, perform organized cheers, and support their teams from the sidelines in a fun and respectful way. No prior cheer experience is required—just a willingness to learn, try new skills, and have fun!


School Age Cheer Skills Development: Ages 4-10

County
8/3/26 - 8/24/26
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Join  high school cheerleaders for a 4 week summer camp where you will learn cheers, chants, jumps and more! Parents are invited to a small showcase during the final class to see all their kids have learned!” All skill levels are welcome. Please dress comfortably, wear clean sneakers (no wet shoes), and bring a water bottle for breaks.

To learn more, contact Shannon at [email protected]



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MetroBranchNon-Member
Spring& Summer: Members & Non-members 3/9/26 7/31/26 Front Desk $ 15.00$ 15.00$ 30.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
08/03/26 - 08/24/26
Gymnasium - Mo - 5:00 pm - 45 mins
1 / 15 Available Register at
front desk

Closes
07/31/2026

School Age Cheer Skills Development: Ages 5 - 10

Eastside Family Y
8/29/26 - 12/5/26
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Join instructor Brianna Carle to learn how to work as a team on basic cheer moves, chant and sideline cheers as well as a dance.  All levels welcome.  Dress comfortably, bring your sneakers (no wet shoes), and have a water bottle on hand for breaks.

Each Quarter, two 4-week, 50 min sessions will be available. One for ages 5-7 and the other for ages 8-10. Parents are invited on the final day for a performance. Certificates of skills completed will be issued. 

Ages: 5-7yrs and 7-10yrs
Focus: Foundational Cheer skills, Confidence, Teamwork, Dance
Times: Saturdays at 12pm and 1pm
Location: Eastside YMCA
Room: GE Room

Questions? Email Cait at [email protected]

 

 

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MetroBranchNon-Member
Spring & Summer: Members & Non-Members 3/9/26 8/22/26 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00$ 15.00$ 30.00
Fall: Members Only 8/24/26 8/30/26 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00$ 15.00-
Fall: Members & Non-Members 8/31/26 11/8/26 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00$ 15.00$ 30.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
08/29/26 - 09/26/26
Summer Session (Ages 5-7) GE Room (no class 9/19) - Sa - 12:00 am - 50 mins
7 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
09/27/2026
08/29/26 - 09/26/26
Summer Session (Ages 7-10) GE Room (no class 9/19) - Sa - 1:00 pm - 50 mins
8 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
09/27/2026
11/07/26 - 12/05/26
Fall Session (Ages 5-7) GE Room (no class 11/28) - Sa - 12:00 pm - 50 mins
10 / 10 Available
Registration
will open on
08/24/2026
11/07/26 - 12/05/26
Fall Session (Ages 7-10) GE Room (no class 11/28) - Sa - 1:00 pm - 50 mins
10 / 10 Available
Registration
will open on
08/24/2026