Family Programs

Get fit! Be active! If these are your goals, we have a healthy assortment of offerings to help you achieve them. The City of Madera and Community Services Department offers innovative fitness, health and wellness programs designed to encourage people to get fit and stay healthy. Achieve your health and fitness goals through exercise, educational and recreational classes and workshops, health screenings, and wellness activities. Health and fitness programs are supported by Kaiser Permanente Northern California Community Benefit Programs.

For more information about programs and services offered by the City of Madera Parks & Community Services Department, browse through our website or contact us at (559) 661-5495.

Cardio Fitness: Cardio Fitness is a combination of aerobics, boxing, and martial arts. This intense, total-body workout can improve strength, aerobic fitness, flexibility, coordination and balance.

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Cooking Classes: This drop-in program is offered in collaboration with the Madera County Public Health Department. Each fun-filled class teaches basic cooking skills while creating simple and healthy dishes that are delicious. Space is limited and classes tend to fill up fast. Participants must sign up with Recreation staff on the day of class.

John W. Wells Youth Center- Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm. Grades 1-12

Pan-American Community Center- Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm. Grades 1-12
Dance Fitness: Ditch the workout and join the party. Dance Fitness combines Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout system. Dance Fitness is FREE and is for ages 7 and up. Drop-in Recreation program is available for youth ages 5-18.

Check back – Dance Fitness schedule coming soon!