Wellness for the Whole Family!
The PeaceHealth Wellness Center offers something for everyone, be they fitness enthusiasts, those recovering from injury or preventing disease, and people starting their health and fitness journeys.
Please note: Members and guests ages 10 to 12 can use the wellness center with close adult supervision. Members and guests ages 12 to 15 can access various equipment after completing our Teen Training or Teen Strength Program. Members and guests 16 and older can use all equipment in the Wellness Center.
Teen Strength Program
Elevate your strength and confidence! These empowering small-group training programs are designed exclusively for teens and their fitness journeys. Led by certified
trainers, these programs offer workouts that blend strength training, character development and functional exercises. Through these programs, teens cultivate strength, build friendships, and learn life skills like respect, honesty, and responsibility.
- WHO: Y members ages 12 - 16
- WHERE: Eugene Family YMCA's Don Stathos Campus - 600 E. 24th Ave
- COST: Free
- CAPACITY: Space is limited. Youth must register in advance. Drop-in sessions are not available. Youth can only take this program twice!
If youth attend at least 8 of the sessions (for at least 1 hour per session), and pass the form checks at the end of the program, they will be able to use the Wellness Center on their own!
Details
Get started with teen strength any time of the year!
| School Year Program | |
|---|---|
| What: | 3-week program |
| Days: | Monday-Friday |
| Time: | 4 to 5:30 p.m. AND 4:30 to 6 p.m. (Wednesday 3 to 4:45 p.m. AND 3:30 to 5:15 p.m.) |
| Dates: | Sessions begin on the 1st of every month (unless it falls on a weekend) |
| Registration: | Opens at 6 a.m. two weeks before the program begins |
School Year Program
Weekly Lift Focus:
- Week 1 & 2: Bench & Squat
- Week 3 & 4: Deadlift & Back
Daily Lift Focus:
- Monday & Wednesday: Upper body
- Tuesday & Thursday: Lower body
- Friday: Fun day!
Weekly Discussions:
- Safety & Rules: Learn proper techniques and lifting safety.
- Etiquette & Awareness: Develop spatial awareness and gym etiquette.
- Nutrition Essentials: Get the basics of nutrition and hydration.
- Caring & Honesty: Prioritize self-care, honesty, and integrity.
- Respect & Responsibility: Respect space, staff, and equipment while taking responsibility for actions.
- Well-being Focus: Embrace holistic health for stress relief, injury prevention, and connections.
- Goal Check-ins: Track progress and set new targets.
- Program Review: Explore future steps and core values.
Teen Strength Spring Break Camps
Teen Strength Spring Break Camp
Join our certified Personal Trainers this Spring Break for a speed round of our Teen Strength Program designed for youth aged 12-16 years. Youth will receive comprehensive instruction in strength training using free weights, body-weight exercises, plate-loaded machines, and cable equipment. In addition to exercises, the program emphasizes etiquette, safety protocols, and instills core values such as caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, both within our Wellness Center and beyond.
- Who: Open Y members 12- to 16-years-old
- Dates: Monday, Mar. 24 to Friday, Mar. 28
- Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Cost: Free!
- Registration: Opens Monday, Mar. 10 at 6 a.m.
REGISTER FOR TEEN STRENGTH SPRING BREAK CAMP
Teen Strength Spring Break Camp for Girls
This Spring Break, join our Teen Strength Camp designed specifically for girls ages 12-16 who want to build confidence and strength in a supportive, empowering environment, This camp focuses on mastering the big lifts, squat, bench, and deadlift along with key accessory exercises with an emphasis on confidence in the environment. Our Personal Trainers will guide you through each movement, helping you feel strong and confident, whether you're new to lifting or already have some experience. This camp isn't about prepping for the gym; it's all about gaining a deeper understanding of the lifts, improving your body awareness, and boosting your self-assurance in a fun and encouraging space.
- Who: Open female-identifying Y members 12- to 16-years-old
- Dates: Monday, Mar. 24 to Friday, Mar. 28
- Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
- Cost: Free!
- Registration: Opens Monday, Mar. 10 at 6 a.m.
REGISTER FOR TEEN STRENGTH SPRING BREAK CAMP FOR GIRLS
Teen Strength Refreshers
Our Teen Strength Refreshers are for teens ages 14-15 years old who have previously gone through one our Teen Training or Teen Strength programs, or who have free-weight lifting experience at school, at home, or with a sports team. This program teaches them Wellness Center etiquette, rules and expectations, along with showing them the ins-and-outs of equipment they may not have used before. Teens will need to test on form and safety around the Bench Press, Deadlift and Squats.
This is not an introduction or orientation. For those looking for an introduction to strength training, look in our program section for our Teen Strength Program (above).
Teen Strength Refreshers happen every Friday at 4:30 p.m. You can register through the app or our website, the same way you register for Group Exercise Classes.
We believe in the importance of a positive experience when it comes to movement and exercise. Our Teen Orientation has been designed to help youth ages 12-16 get started on their exercise journey in a supportive and safe environment. Teen Orientation is required for any youth 12-16 to use the Wellness Center' cardio and circuit strength machines without a supervising adult. They are not required for those who are 16 and older, but they are highly recommended. 