Joplin Family Y

School plus is a program that impacts students in 3 school districts. The goal of school plus is to keep kids safe and away from at risk behaviors. We help comabt those risks by having school site based after school programs in elementary schools. Our staff helps kids with homework, provides a healthy snack and and a physical activity each day.

Other programs include: fitness classes are taught by certified instructors, with group fitness classes providing community, accountability and guidance in how to properly perform the exercises. The result is lasting friendships and a workout routine that participants want to stick with. In aquacise classes, the buoyancy of the water supports participants while the resistance of the water challenges them, allowing them to increase endurance, range of motion and muscle strength, as well as flexibility, balance and cardiovascular health. Youth sports programs are offered that give children an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of sports, but more importantly, the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and a healthy lifestyle.