YMCA briefs

Discover scuba

If you have always wanted to give scuba diving a try, now here is your chance. Discover Scuba is a three-hour class that will cover the basics and give participants a chance to dive in the pool at the Red Wing Family YMCa. The class will star t 10 a.m. Saturday March 10 and is open to everyone, age 12 and older, in the community. Registration and payment are required. The cost is $50 per person, $40 for Y members.

Earn summer camp

Children interested in earning part or all of their way to a week at Camp Pepin may participate in the Camp Pepin Fundraiser. Kids may choose from selling candy or Great American Discount Cards. For more information, contact Joetta Oien at the Y.

Music & Movement

A class that gets kids moving and having a great time to music, Music & Movement meets Wednesdays, beginning March 7, from 4 to 4:30 p.m. for preschoolers and 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. for school-age children. Registration and payment are required. The cost is $39 per person, free for Y members.

Gym Games

Gym Games is ages 4-7 and meets from 5:15 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays starting March 7. Registration and payment are required. The cost is $39 per child, free for Y members.

Make a hula hoop

Liz Burhan will teach people how to make a hula hoop from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday March 16. Registration and payment are required. The cost is $55 per person, $45 for Y members. For more information, contact Melodee Smith.

Foam roller

A workshop on how to use a foam roller to relieve muscle tightness, knots and ease pain will be held 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday March 24. Using foam rollers will improves fitness performance and reduces risk of injury. Class will include a foam roller for you to take home. Registration and payment are required. The cost is $37 per person, $27 for Y members.

For information or to register for classes, contact the YMCA at 651-388-4724 or on the Web at www.redwingymca.org.

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