Fall Session September 9 – January 5, 2014
YMCA of Kitchener-Waterloo
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA Membership Information
There is no greater gift than the gift of health. Your YMCA membership opens the doors to healthy living by making available a variety of active programs, services and opportunities. As your partner, the YMCA strives to help you reach your goals by keeping you informed, engaged and involved. If there is anything we can do to enhance your experience, please let us know.
Benefits of Membership
Your YMCA membership is about you and your family’s health in spirit, mind and body. Your membership is all inclusive— no additional fees for core programs and services. As a member of one of Canada’s leading charitable organizations, you can look forward to: • • • • • • • •
State of the art facilities and equipment to help provide you with a great experience each time you visit Weekly swim lessons included in membership fees Friendly, welcoming staff and volunteers to understand and serve you and your family’s needs A family oriented environment supported by age appropriate, skill and value-based programming Access to all group fitness and water based fitness classes catering to all abilities and needs YMCA certified trainers designing a Personalized Exercise Program to help meet your fitness goals and provide ongoing support Reduced rates in special programs including Day Camps, Children’s Birthday Parties, Private Swim Lessons, Advanced Aquatic courses, CPR and First Aid Certification Unlimited access to the YMCA facilities in Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo
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Canada-wide YMCA access Free Parking Volunteer opportunities to provide personal and professional growth The YMCA Strong Kids Campaign provides financial assistance to children, families and individuals to participate at the YMCA who may not be able to afford the full fees Café Services provided by Leo’s Café
Member Etiquette
The YMCA is a shared experience for everyone to enjoy. YMCA members, volunteers and staff are expected to treat one another with respect, fairness and dignity.
Financial Assistance at the YMCA
Last year, our YMCA provided financial assistance in the amount of $697,561 to over 3,518 people, enabling them to participate in a variety of programs and services. Don’t let your financial situation stop you from leading a healthy lifestyle. Talk to our membership staff to see how we can help you and your family. Financial assistance is, in part, made possible through the generous contributions to the Strong Kids Annual Support Campaign. To support the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, give online at ymcastrongkids.ca.
Why Volunteer?
The YMCA believes that people enrich their own lives when they enrich the lives of others. All YMCA endeavours involve a partnership of volunteer and staff teams dedicated to creating healthy communities where individuals and families have opportunities to reach their potential. Join the YMCA team and make a difference in your community.
Family Memberships—when purchased with a full fee adult membership: • Children under the age of 17 will receive a 50% discount • Additional adults will receive a 15% discount $22.9 • Students (18 years +) will receive a 15% discount Bi-wee 8 kly Gen compa eral Adult • First four members (living in the same household) are charged for rison p urpose s only membership fees - All additional family members under 17 are FREE!
*subject to applicable taxes