Racine Family
YMCA
Fall
2012 Session Dates
Sealed Air Branch 8501 Campus Drive • Mount Pleasant, WI 53406 262-634-1994 • www.ymcaracine.org
Lake Front Branch 725 Lake Avenue • Racine, WI 53403 262-634-1994 • www.ymcaracine.org
Enjoy Both Branches! Building Hours
Monday–Friday 5am-9pm Fall 1: September 10–October 28 Fall 2: October 29–December 16 Saturday 6am-6pm • Sunday 8am-4pm
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membership Membership Benefits JOIN ON-LINE NOW!
Basic Membership includes: • Programs for the whole family, plus special family events • Full access to Lake Front & Sealed Air Branches • A.W.A.Y. privileges to Ys across the nation (Always Welcome At the Y) A Y Membership is a great value. We offer a wide variety of programs and classes (many of them included with membership) at both branches, and a caring staff to help members of all ages grow in spirit, mind and body. Plus, when you join the Y, you’re joining an organization that’s committed to strengthening our community – together. FREE Babysitting FREE 12 Week Personal Fitness Program FREE Fitness/Aquacise Classes: Zumba, Boot Camp, Spin, Kickboxing, and more! FREE Equipment Orientation
YMCA Facilities Lake Front Branch
• Full Size Gymnasium • Indoor Walking/Running Track • Wellness Center with full range of resistance & NEW Fitness Equipment • 2 Swimming Pools: One lap pool & one warm water pool • Racquetball/Handball & Squash Courts • Separate Adult, Youth, & Family Locker Rooms
Sealed Air Branch
• Full Size Gymnasium • 70,000 Square Footage on 16.6 acres • Wellness Center with full range of resistance & NEW Fitness Equipment • 2 swimming pools (Waterslide, family fun pool and lap pool) • Multi-Generational Room with Kitchen • Full-service Life Management Center with Running Track • NAEYC accredited childcare center with Play Yard operated by Bright Horizons
Membership Cards
To improve the safety of everyone in the building, you must present and swipe your membership card on EVERY visit to a Racine Family YMCA branch. Replacement card: $5
Pool & Gym Schedules are available at the web site & in the lobby www.ymcaracine.org Charter Memberships
Join the Y prior to the new facility opening and commit an additional $100/month during the first year and you'll be considered a Sealed Air Family YMCA charter member. You'll be entitled to special charter member benefits. Call and ask for more details!
Daily PASS
photo ID required Youth (through high school): $5 Adults: $10 Families: $15
Ways to Register for a Class at the Racine Family YMCA
• Stop in at the Lake Front or Sealed Air Branches • Call 634-1994 (credit card only) We accept MasterCard, VISA, and Discover
Refunds or Credits
1. The YMCA will gladly issue a credit or refund for a cancelled class/event or due to medical reasons, (pro-rated). 2. Credits or refunds must be approved by the Chief Operations Officer with the exception of a written medical excuse. 3. Credits or refunds cannot be issued for individual classes missed, for vacations, or once a class session is 75% complete. 4. All credits must be used within 6 months from the date issued. 5. Programs such as camp and school age child care require a registration fee that is non-refundable. 6. No cash refunds.
YMCA Mission Statement:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Payment Options
Electronic Bank Draft - An easy way to pay as you go! Your checking or savings account, or credit/debit cards are debited once a month. There is no long term commitment to make, and your membership is always current. A one week written notice is required when discontinuing. Annual Payment - Dues may be paid in full upon joining via cash, check or VISA, Mastercard or Discover. Non-transferrable and nonrefundable.
Child Watch
Babysitting for Members & Participants while at the YMCA
Free for Members $2/hr Non-Members
Note: 3 hour time limit per day for all children Ages 6 weeks – 6 years old Mornings: Mon-Fri 8:30am-1:15pm Evenings: Mon–Fri 4pm-8pm Saturdays: 8am-12pm
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Racine Family YMCA wants everyone to have the opportunity to take part in its programs and enjoy its facilities and services. To receive financial assistance (based on available funding) for full general membership and/or programs, applicants must provide current proof of receiving: 1) W2 monthly letter, 2) SSI/SSDI letter, 3) WIC vouchers, 4) childcare assistance letter, 5) unemployment insurance check stub, or 6) DVR Department of Vocational Rehab or Veteran's Benefits letter. If applicant doesn't have proof of the above, they must visit the Welcome Center to pick up a regular scholarship application.
For over 135 years the Racine Family YMCA has provided quality programs and services for area youth, adults, and
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families, responding with appropriate programs to meet the needs of residents regardless of their ability to pay. The “Y” is synonymous with outstanding recreation facilities, but it is far more than that. It offers unique programs to ensure the strength of youth and families in our community. Today’s Racine Family YMCA is dedicated to building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities, and is positioned better than ever before to positively affect the lives of community youth and families. Racine YMCA – 1887
Racine YMCA – 1916
Racine YMCA – 1961
Racine YMCA – Sealed Air
Board of directors
Staff Information
Larry Foster Mark Janiuk Mike Kobylka Chris Leberfing Brian Lee Paul Mason Dan Risch Marlo Short Eric Simpson Gene Szymczak Scott Terry Kevin Weslaski
President/Chief Executive Officer – Jeffrey Collen Chief Operations Officer – Ahmad Qawi Marketing/Resource Development Director – Bob Klein Sealed Air Branch/Fitness Director – Lynda Knudtson Finance/HR Director – Leroy Kolacinski Director of Administration & Fundraising – Nette Marks Youth Development Director – John Fliess Youth Development Coordinator – Cheree Allen Sports & Recreation/Teen Achievers Coordinator – Chris Bogan Aquatics Director – Daryn Dymond Aquatics Coordinator – Kati Rognsvoog Community Development Coordinator – Zakee Darr Facilities/Safety Managers – Jeff Johnson & Rich Green
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
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The registration deadline is the first class of the session. If there are fewer than three children registered, class can be held only if the participants are willing to pay the semi-private fee. Whenever possible, classes will be combined to accommodate your preferred schedule. Students must have swim teacher's approval to move up to the next level. Classes are not prorated. Swim class makeups for medical reasons only. At the time of registration, you must tell Welcome Center staff which branch you are registering your child for swim lessons.
All Classes & Times are being Offered at BOTH Branches! 7 Week Session
$49 Member/$71 Participant
8 Week Session
$56 Member/$71 Participant
Preschool Lessons ages 3–5 All Preschool Classes are 30 minutes long and meet once per week. Three to five students per teacher. Morning Lessons Pike/Eel • 10am Ray/Starfish • 10:30am Monday, Wednesday, or Friday
Evening Lessons Pike/Eel/Ray/Starfish • 4:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday Pike/Eel/Ray/Starfish • 5pm or 5:30pm Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday Pike/Eel/Ray/Starfish • 6pm or 6:30pm Tuesday
Saturday Lessons 10am • 10:30am • 11am • 1pm • 1:30pm Pike/Eel/Ray/Starfish PIKE Level 1 Skills taught: Front and back floating, submerging face, swim using front, back, and side paddle 10 yards with assistance, 5 feet without assistance. EEL Level 2 New Skills: Increase floating confidence and increase swim distance using front, back, and side paddle to 25 yards with assistance, 15 feet without assistance.
AQUATICS
RAY Level 3 New Skills: Front alternating paddle with rudimentary rhythmic breathing, front symmetrical paddle, side alternating paddle, back alternating paddle, back symmetrical paddle, all skills 25 yards with assistance, 20 feet without assistance.
FISH Level 4 New Skills: Butterfly for 15 yards and refine all Minnow strokes and increase endurance to 50 yards.
STARFISH Level 4 New Skills: Instruction of front crawl with rotary breathing, back crawl, treading water. Children are introduced to standing dives and swimming in the large pool. All strokes 25 yards with assistance, 40 feet without assistance.
SHARK Level 6 New Skills: Flip turn for Front crawl, Breaststroke with Pull out, and increase Butterfly endurance to 25 yards. Swim a 200 yard Individual Medley.
Youth Lessons ages 6–12 Classes are 45 minutes long. Teacher/Student ratios are from 1:5 to 1:8 depending upon level. Classes meet once per week.
FLYING FISH Level 5 New Skills: Lifesaving stroke for 50 yards. Refine all other strokes and increase endurance on all other strokes to 100 yards.
PORPOISE/Pre-SEAY Level 7 If you are interested in joining the SEAY swim team or your high school swim team, then Porpoise/Pre-SEAY is for you! Improving on all four competitive strokes, starts, turns, and finishes are the goals.
Evening Lessons
Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow, Fish • 4:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday Fish, Flying Fish, Shark • 6:15pm Monday or Wednesday Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow, Fish • 6:15pm Tuesday Guppy, Minnow, Fish • 6:15pm Thursday
SEAY The YMCA’s Swim Team It’s the next step after swimming lessons Call Coach Wright at 898-4766 or visit the team’s website at www.sea-y.org
Saturday Lessons
Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow, Fish • 10am Fish, Flying Fish, Shark, Porpoise • 10:45am Polliwog, Guppy • 1pm POLLIWOG Level 1 Skills taught: Front and back floats, sit dive. Paddle on front & back 25 yards with assistance, 20 feet without assistance. GUPPY Level 2 New Skills: Front paddle with beginning rotary breathing, back paddle, front & back symmetrical paddle, side paddle. Increase distance to 25 yards on all strokes without assistance. MINNOW Level 3 New Skills: Front crawl with rotary breathing, back crawl, full elementary backstroke, full breaststroke, sidestroke with beginning scissors kick. Swim all strokes for 25 yards.
Semi–Private Swim Lessons One instructor for 2 swimmers. For each additional swimmer, class will be 15 minutes longer. Lesson times to be set-up with Aquatics Director. Six 30-min. Lessons $80 Member/$110 Participant
Private Swim Lessons One instructor per swimmer. Lesson times to be set-up with Aquatics Director
Three 30-min. Lessons $65 Member/$90 Participant Six 30-min. Lessons $110 Member/$140 Participant
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Parent/Toddler Swim Lessons 7 Week Session
$39 Member/$64 Participant
8 Week Session $44 Member/$73 Participant Shrimp/Kipper/Inia ages 6 mon – 2 yrs Accompany your child in the pool to learn methods that help him/her enjoy and respect the water environment through movement exploration, songs, and games. Tuesday • 5–5:30pm Saturday • 9–9:30am
AQUATICS
ADULT & TEEN SWIM LESSONS
Ages 13 and older You can learn how to swim at any age and it's great exercise for young and old. We’ll help the beginners learn to float, tread water, and swim front & back crawl. Those who are more advanced can refine their strokes and improve efficiency. Thursday • 6:15–7pm 7 week session • $49 Member/$71 Participant 8 week session • $56 Member/$71 Participant
Perch ages 18 mon – 3 yrs Children learn to move independently through the water under a parent's guidance. Instructor guides parents to teach their children basic swimming skills. Tuesday • 5:30–6pm Friday • 11–11:30am Saturday • 9:30–10am
Home-School Swim Lessons Home-schooled children can learn to swim the YMCA swim levels. Tuesdays Pike, Eel, Ray, Starfish • 3–3:30pm Pike, Eel, Ray, Starfish • 3:45–4:15pm Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow, Fish • 3–3:45pm Fish, Flying Fish, Shark • 3:45–4:30pm 7 week session • $49 Member/$59 Participant 8 week session • $56 Member/$66 Participant
This American Red Cross course will teach the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies in a pool environment. To enroll, you must be 15 yrs old by the end of the class. Prerequisites: 300 yard swim using front crawl and breaststroke, and swim 20 yds – dive down 9 ft, retrieve a 10 lb. object, and swim back to the starting point. Candidates must attend each date to complete class. Contact: Aquatics Dept. at 634-1994 ext. 4759 December 22, 23, 29, 30 12pm–8pm $200 Member/$225 Participant
FRIDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHTS!
Fridays 6-8pm Parents can bring their school-age children for an evening of open swimming including Figure 8 slide, Family Zumba, Wii games, healthy snacks, and sports of all sorts.
COME SLIDE INTO A NEW ADVENTURE FOR RACINE Visit the Newest Figure Eight Slide in Town
During Open and Family Swims, youth who wish to swim in the deep end of the lap pool will be required to pass the YMCA swim test. The test will be administered by a lifeguard each day.
Lifeguard Class
Slide Hours Monday–Thursday • 5:30–8:30pm Saturday • 11am–1pm & 2–7pm Sunday • 2 – 7pm
CPR/AED for the Professional For those who need CPR/AED certification for the job, and for those who want to know how to help. Using American Red Cross courses, we will teach you the skills and confidence to perform CPR and how to use an AED. Sundays • October 7, December 2 1pm – 9pm $45 Member/$60 Participant CPR/AED for the Professional "Challenge Course" Sundays • October 7, December 2 9am–12pm (3 hours) Free to Members/$25 Participant
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT The Caron Butler Fall Youth Basketball League
You want your child to learn basketball skills through Caron Butler’s 3D approach to basketball…Dedication, Determination, and Discipline? Well, the Caron Butler Basketball League will teach tactics and fundamentals through coaching and games provided by the Y: skill and excitement will be at an all time high! Come join the fun and become the next Y basketball league All-Star like Caron Butler! Practices during the week, with games on Saturdays, and team shirts will be made available. Season runs October 1st to December 15th Practice: Sealed Air Branch Games: Lake Front Branch Coed Divisions: Mites • ages 4–5 Mighty Mites • ages 6–7 Sophomores • ages 8–9 Juniors • ages 10–12 $35 Member/$50 Participant
Youth Sports Youth Instructional Basketball
This class is for boys and girls of all skill levels and will teach good sportsmanship, teamwork, and the fundamentals of basketball. Sealed Air Branch Beginner • ages 4-6 • Wednesday 4:15–5pm Intermediate • ages 7-9 • Wednesday • 5–6pm Advanced • ages 10-13 • Wednesday • 6–7pm Lake Front Branch Beginner • ages 4-6 • Tuesday 4:15–5pm Intermediate • ages 7-9 • Tuesday • 5–6pm Advanced • ages 10-13 • Tuesday • 6–7pm $25 Member/$40 Participant
Boxing Challenge for Kids
For boys and girls ages 10–17. Join us for this high energy class. Kids will learn the fundamentals of boxing and they will learn to train in the disciplined style of the boxing pros. All fitness levels encouraged to participate! Lake Front Branch 1 day per week Monday • 5–5:45pm $30 Member/$45 Participant 2 days per week Monday AND Wednesday • 5–5:45pm $40 Member/$60 Participant
12 Rounds of Boxing
Coed, ages 16 and up. In our 12 rounds of boxing class you will train like a REAL boxer trains and get fighting fit, without getting hit! Focus mitts, heavy bag drills, medicine balls, and more are used to challenge and push you to becoming a better athlete. We work to teach you basic boxing skills that are used for different punching drills that can be used for self defense or just to get you into better shape. Everyone is welcome and we work with any skill level, so you don't have to be Muhammad Ali to start! Get a great workout in and have fun doing it! Lake Front Branch 1 day per week Saturday • 9–10am $30 Member/$45 Participant 2 days per week Monday & Wednesday • 6–7pm $40 Member/$60 Participant
Y World of Sports
This class is for both boys and girls. Y World of Sports is a fun class that lets your child experience different sports each week. Your child will be introduced to sports like basketball, kickball, soccer, football, and more. Sealed Air Branch & Lake Front Branch Beginner • ages 3-5 • Mon-Fri • 9:30–10:15am 1 day per week • $25 Member/$40 Participant 2 days per week • $35 Member/$55 Participant 3 days or more • $50 Member/$70 Participant
Youth Coed Volleyball
Recreational volleyball for girls and boys grades 3–8. This program provides youth with the opportunity to learn the game of volleyball through one instructional practice and game play. Sealed Air Branch Grades 3–5 • 5:30–6:30pm Grades 6–8 • 6:30–7:30pm $35 Member/$50 Participant
Mommy/Daddy & Me Beginner Pre-K Physical Education
Our structured, age-appropriate classes incorporate music, dance, relays, games, special rides, sports, and other original activities. Imaginations soar and children triumph in our gym class. Sealed Air Branch & Lake Front Branch Ages 3-5 • Tues/Thurs • 10:30–11:15am 1 day per week • $25 Member/$40 Participant 2 days per week • $35 Member/$55 Participant
Youth Coed Flag Football League
This league is designed to provide more participation, while giving boys and girls more opportunities with the football. Lake Front Branch Games: Saturdays, September 8th–October 27th Ages 5-7 • 9–10am Ages 8-10 • 10–11am Ages 11-13 • 11am–12pm $35 Member/$50 Participant
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
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GYMNASTICS
Tae Kwon Do
Larry White, our lead instructor, has held a black belt since 1976. Tae Kwon Do provides an excellent workout that offers discipline for the mind and body. Our Progressive Programs teacher proper techniques, self-defense awareness, and practical application. Ages 5 and up. Sealed Air Branch Monday AND Wednesday • 7–8:30pm Individual or 1st person in Family $72 Member/$110 Participant Each additional Family member $46 Member/$70 Participant Lake Front Branch Tuesday AND Thursday • 5:30–7pm $72 Member/$110 Participant
Judo & Jujitsu
Leland Roth, our lead instructor, brings 30 years of teaching experience. Beginning students learn the fundamentals of Olympic style Judo and Jujitsu. This includes learning how to fall, throw, pin, and Jujitsu (self defense) techniques. Continuing students can learn advanced Judo and Jujitsu techniques. Sealed Air Branch Ages 7 & up Tuesday & Thursday
Sealed Air Branch
Creative Movement
ages 3 – 6
This class is an introduction to dance. Its primary goal is to foster a love of movement. It entails activities that work on large motor skills, creative play, special awareness, rhythm, following directions and beginning ballet terms. Creative Movement is a fantastic way to introduce both boys and girls to dance. Saturday • 9–9:45am $35 Member/$50 Participant
Petite Poms
ages 4 – 8
This class uses sharp, precise movements to usually a fast tempo style of music. Poms emphasizes uniformity and utilization of pom poms for maximum visual effect. In class each week, the dancers work on jumps, leaps, turns, motions and sharpness. *Bring your own poms!* Saturday • 9:45–10:30am $35 Member/$50 Participant
Hip Hop
ages 4 – 8, ages 9 & up
Hip Hop is a high energy class. Students will learn a contemporary street style type of dance using dance forms such as poppin and locking, house, and fusion. Hip Hop is never done small and students are encouraged to step outside the box and their comfort zone to truly experience this type of dance. Ages 4-8 • Saturday • 10:30–11:15am $35 Member/$50 Participant Ages 9 & up • Saturday • 11:15am–12:15pm $40 Member/$55 Participant
Beginner • 6:45–7:30pm $50 Member/$70 Participant Intermediate • 7:30–8:30pm $60 Member/$80 Participant
Teen Strength Attack ages 13-15 A fitness coach will guide teens through proper use of cardio and weight training equipment and help teens develop an individualized exercise plan. This class and parental supervision are required for 13 to 15 year olds who want to use the Wellness Center. $12 Member/$24 Participant
Intro to Cheer
ages 8 – 14
Want to learn how to become a cheerleader before you get into high school? This class is just for you. You will learn the basic fundamentals of cheering and tumbling. All girls & boys are welcome. Sealed Air Branch Saturday • 12:15–1pm Lake Front Branch Saturday • 11:30am–12:30pm $40 Member/$55 Participant
Lake Front Branch
Parent/Tot
ages walking – 4
Parent & Tot is a 30 minute action packed, hands on, movement and coordination class. Your child will learn how to roll, balance, slide, jump, sing, and play with the parachute. An adult must be present to help and encourage the child during the class period. Please dress comfortably for participation. Saturday • 9–9:30am $25 Member/$40 Participant
Pre-School
ages 3 – 6
Pre-School is designed to teach basic skills of gymnastics apparatus, beams, bars, trampolines, hoops, slides, tunnels and incline mats will keep your little one rolling along. Your child will have so much fun they won’t know that they’re exercising. Saturday • 9:30–10:15am $35 Member/$50 Participant
Progressive 1: Girls
ages 6 – 10
Level 1 girls allows the gymnast to learn basic skills to increase strength and ability. Your child will learn gymnastics programs. Please remember to dress your gymnast in a leotard or biketard. Saturday • 10:30–11:30am $40 Member/$55 Participant Ages 9 & up • Saturday • 11:15am–12:15pm $40 Member/$55 Participant
Teen Gymnastics ages 10 & up
Teen Gymnastics is a unique class which invites the experienced gymnast as well as the first time beginner. Instructors will teach basic gymnastics and tumbling skills, while also challenging the more experienced participants. Saturday • 12:30–1:30pm $40 Member/$55 Participant
Private Gymnastics Lessons Option 1 • Single (1 Student) 30 Minutes • $20 Member/ $30 Participant 60 Minutes • $30 Member/ $40 Participant Option 2 • Double (2 Students) 30 Minutes • $15 Member/$25 Participant 60 Minutes • $25 Member/ $35 Participant Please call the Sports Department at 634-1994 to schedule
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT
All classes will enhance your child’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development through a variety of fun-filled activities.
Music Makers & Body Shakers ages 2 – 5
Movement class for your preschooler where they will discover their bodies through rhythm, balance and coordination skills, games, and other activities. Sealed Air Branch Monday, Wednesday, or Friday • 9:30–10:30am $35 Member/$50 Participant
Magical Make-Believe
ages 2 – 5
Children will learn socialization skills through exploring their imaginations through dress up, arts & crafts, ooey gooey science, and story time activities. Sealed Air Branch Monday, Wednesday, or Friday • 10:30–11:30am $35 Member/$50 Participant
1, 2, 3 Learn Spanish with Me ages 2 – 5
Pool & Gym Schedules are available at the web site & in the lobby www.ymcaracine.org
Lil Chefs ages 4 – 5
We will be creating art through cooking. Each child will receive a cookbook of healthy morning and afternoon snacks. Sealed Air Branch Tuesday or Thursday • 10:45–11:45am $35 Member/$50 Participant
My Morning Out ages 2 – 5
Children will enjoy crafts, games, story time, and interact with other children while you enjoy a little “Me Time”. Sealed Air Branch Monday - Friday • 10:30–11:30am 1 day/week • $35 Member/$50 Participant 2 days/week • $55 Member/$70 Participant 3+ days/week • $65 Member/$80 Participant
Let's Get Cooking
Parent & Child will learn to work as a team creating healthy snacks. Sealed Air Branch Monday, Wednesday, or Friday • 6–7:30pm $35 Member/$50 Participant
Mooving & Grooving
ages 3 – 5
Children will learn through a variety of games and activities learning to say colors, letters of alphabet, numbers, songs, and body parts in Spanish. Lake Front Branch Tuesday or Thursday • 9:30–10:30am $25 Member/$40 Participant
An action-packed movement and coordination class featuring all the latest music. This class is designed to get the hearts pumping and bodies bumping. Lake Front Branch Tuesday or Thursday • 6–7pm $25 Member/$40 Participant
Sealed Air Branch Tuesday or Thursday • 9:30–10:30am $25 Member/$40 Participant
Sealed Air Branch Tuesday or Thursday • 6–7pm $25 Member/$40 Participant
Preschool Explorers
Full Day Child Care Provided by
Bright Horizons For more information Call 262-898-4690
ages 2 – 5
Children will learn about colors, shapes, the alphabet, numbers, movement, dance, music, and so much more. Lake Front Branch Monday, Wednesday, or Friday • 9:30–10:30am 1 day/week • $21 Member/$36 Participant 2 days/week • $41 Member/$56 Participant 3 days/week • $61 Member/$76 Participant
Community Support Campaign
The Racine Family YMCA is launching our annual community support campaign to ensure that everyone in greater Racine has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Your financial gift will help to strengthen our community by helping to advance programming and services that support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Visit ymcaracine.org or contact Jeff Collen, CEO, Racine Family YMCA to learn how you can support the Y’s cause. Every day, the Y addresses the most pressing needs in our community by making sure that everyone— regardless of age, income, or background—has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. The Racine Family YMCA uses financial gifts to help individuals and families in need participate in programs such as: afterschool care, youth sports, health and wellness, employment skills training, swim lessons, summer camp, teen leadership programs, and more right here in our community. We encourage everyone in the community to join our cause. When we all pitch-in and help our neighbors, we make a meaningful, enduring impact in the lives of children and families and ultimately, strengthen our community. With your donation, more kids can have a safe place to learn and build confidence after school; more families can reconnect and grow together and more people can have access to education and training to reach their full potential. Give today at ymcaracine.org “We all need the Y because our organization works every day to nurture the potential of kids, improve health and well-being, and help neighbors support one another,” said Jeff Collen, CEO, Racine Family YMCA. “With our community support campaign, we want more people to understand that we are more than where to go to exercise or swim – and that we rely on their financial support to do our vital work.”
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The Racine Family YMCA Strong Communities Agenda provides a range of practices dedicated to increasing the strength and effectiveness of community life and improving local conditions, especially for youth in disadvantaged situations. Agenda programs work at: 1). Reversing the negative trend of low academic achievement and negative stereotypical behavior of youth. 2). Promoting and ensure educational opportunities for all children. 3). Building positive developmental assets in all young people and strengthening families. and Mobilizing resources to nurture and sustain the building of strong communities. In addition, the Racine Y promotes Diversity and Inclusion by teaching community members to acknowledge with pride their own diversity by involving community partners in the process of decision-making. This creates an environment that provides the community with resources, talents and treasures so that all may thrive. Young Leaders Academy (YLA) is an after school leadership program for 3rd-8th grade girls and boys. YLA offers homework assistance, tutoring, leadership group sessions and activities. Programming currently held at 3 sites: YMCA, Wadewitz Elementary School, and 21st Century Preparatory School. YLA offers a six-week summer program at Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. Youth attend academic classes in the mornings, and participate in fun and educational activities in the afternoons. The YMCA Achievers is a teen program for 9th-12th graders that offer participants college readiness, college tours, collaboration with local businesses, and career exploration workshops. Achievers also receive free YMCA memberships.
Salsa, Sabor y Salud was the first national program of its kind designed by the National Latino Children’s Institute (NLCI) to encourage healthy lifestyles among Latino families. The eight-session program assists Hispanic families with children 12 and under to make healthy choices for eating and incorporating activity into their daily lives, involving the whole family. For more information call Mr. Darr at 262-634-1994 ext. 4762 Nurturing Fathers Program is an evidencebased 13-week fatherhood course that helps fathers become more nurturing toward their children, and have a healthier relationship with their children’s mother. NF offers flexible scheduling with morning and afternoon sessions. Family Smart Kid Friendly is a program that offers bi-monthly home visitation and parent education programs. Provides families with Ages and Stages developmental curriculum, monthly information on child development, age appropriate play activity guides, and activities done with home visitor.
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HEALTHY LIVING ADULT FITNESS
Active Older Adults
Bootcamp
A forty-five minute workout specially designed for the mature members. Cardio, strength training, and flexibility components are included in this class. Lake Front Branch Mon/Wed/Fri • 8–8:45am • Large Gym
Together with kickboxing, this class includes core work and bootcamp drills using cones, agility ladders, and plyometrics. Lake Front Branch Tues/Thurs • 9:30–10:30am • Small Gym/MPR Tues/Thurs • 6–7pm • Small Gym/MPR
Sealed Air Branch Mon–Fri • 11–11:45am • Studio A Mon/Wed/Fri • 7:30–8:15am • Studio B Mon–Fri • 8:30–9:15am • Studio B
Sealed Air Branch Tues/Thurs • 9:30–10:30am • Studio B Tues/Thurs • 6–7pm • Studio A Wednesday • 4–4:55pm • Studio A
Aquacise
Butts and Guts
Reduce the stress on your joints and get a great cardio workout in our small, warm-water pool. Lake Front Branch Mon/Wed/Fri • 8:30–9:30am • Small Pool Mon/Wed/Fri • 6–6:55pm • Small Pool
The name says it all. Sealed Air Branch Tues/Thurs • 5–5:55pm • Studio A
Sealed Air Branch Mon/Wed/Fri • 8–9am Mon/Wed/Fri • 6–6:55pm
Aqua Zumba
We’ve put this new fitness craze in the water. Get wet and fit at the Y. Lake Front Branch Friday • 6–7pm • Large Pool
Cardio
Sealed Air Branch Tues/Thurs • 4–4:55pm • Studio A
Deeply Devoted
With floatation belts in the large pool, get the greatest workout of your life. Zero impact with a major fitness benefit. Lake Front Branch Tues/Thurs • 8–9am • Large Pool Sealed Air Branch Mon/Wed/Fri • 9–10am
Indoor Cycling
Enjoy an intense cardiorespiratory workout in our indoor cycling class. Every workout is designed to challenge all fitness levels. Participants can adjust the tension on the bikes to modify the intensity of their ride while following the instructors’ cues. Brand new participants need to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to their first class for assistance in bike set up. Lake Front Branch Mon/Wed/Fri • 12–1pm • Spin Studio Mon/Wed • 6–7pm • Spin Studio Tuesday • 6–7pm • Spin Studio (begins Fall 2) Sealed Air Branch Mon–Fri • 6–7am • Spin Studio Mon–Fri • 12–1pm • Spin Studio Mon/Wed • 4–4:55pm • TEEN Spin Mon–Fri • 5–5:55pm 6–7:30pm • Spin Studio Saturday • 7–8am • Spin Studio Sunday • 8–9am • Spin Studio
Circuit Express
Short on time, but long on benefits, this 30 minute toning/cardio class will deliver powerpacked results. Lake Front Branch Mon/Wed • 5:30–6pm • MPR
C.S.I.
Awesome Abs
Finish your workout with a fantastic evening ab challenge. An amazing gut buster. Lake Front Branch Mon/Fri • 10–10:30am • Buhler Room Saturday • 9:05–9:35am • Small Gym Sealed Air Branch Mon/Wed/Fri • 10:30–11:30am • Studio B
Cardio, Strength, Interval. Join C.S.I., get a complete workout experience, & see results! Lake Front Branch Tues/Thurs • 12–1pm • MPR Sealed Air Branch Tues/Thurs • 12–1pm • Studio A Mon/Wed • 5–5:55pm • Studio A
Joint Effort
A warm-water aquacise class designed to enhance range of motion for those with arthritis. Lake Front Branch Tues/Thurs • 8:30–9:30am • Small Pool Sealed Air Branch Tues/Thurs • 8–9am
Pool & Gym Schedules are available at the web site & in the lobby www.ymcaracine.org
HEALTHY LIVING ADULT FITNESS
Kickboxing
Combined with Boot Camp, this class uses kickboxing dummies for punching and kicking drills. Some toning using hand weights or resistance cables. Core work and stretching completes the class. Intermediate/Advanced. Lake Front Branch Tues/Thurs • 9:30–10:30am • Small Gym/MPR Tues/Thurs • 6–7pm • Small Gym/MPR
Piloxing
A surprising blend of Pilates and boxing that will capture your interest and transform your body. Sealed Air Branch Tues/Thurs • 4:30–5:25pm • Studio B
Silver Sneakers
Sealed Air Branch Tues/Thurs • 9:30–10:30am • Studio B Tues/Thurs • 6–7pm • Studio A Mon/Wed • 4–4:55pm • Studio A
Silver Sneakers fitness classes are safe, multilevel, and equipment-based total body conditioning classes for Medicare-eligible participants. The classes will improve muscular strength, increase range of motion and flexibility, and are fun. Lake Front Branch Wed/Fri • 9–9:45am • MPR
Master's Swim
Step/Interval Step
Whether you are a fairly new swimmer OR are training for a triathlon, Coach Myra will put you through your paces. She will analyze your swim stroke and design programs to improve your swim. Lake Front Branch Wed/Fri • 6–7:30am • Large Pool
All step classes are multi-level to appeal to everyone. Classes are taught by experienced, energetic instructors. Lake Front Branch Mon/Fri • 9:15–10am • Buhler Room
Pilates
Lake Front Branch Senior Pilates • Fri • 10–10:45am • MPR Pilates • Fri • 12:05–12:50pm • Buhler Room
Sealed Air Branch Mon/Wed • 6–7pm • Studio A Mon/Wed/Fri • 9:30–10:30am • Studio B
The Y & Case High School
Homecoming Fun Run/Walk On October 6th
Personal Training
Parkinson’s Fitness Class
These Pilates classes are performed on a mat. All exercises are zero impact and easy on the joints. Pilates strengthens the core muscles and gently increases flexibility. Instructors can help participants modify exercises to accommodate nearly everyone.
Zumba
Zumba is a Latin dance-based fitness class. Salsa and merengue your way to a healthy, fit body. Lake Front Branch Mon/Wed • 9:30–10:30am • Large Gym Friday • 10:30–11:30am • Large Gym Mon/Wed • 6–7pm • Buhler Room
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Sealed Air Branch Tues/Thurs • 6–7:30am All Parkinson’s participants must first receive an assessment through Wheaton Franciscan/All Saints physical therapy department. Participants may get a referral to physical therapy from their primary care physician. AFTER the assessment participants will be involved in a one hour fitness class. Up to 30 minutes are spent walking on a treadmill to improve gait speed and balance. Another 30 minutes are spent in a toning/ flexibility class with a focus on improving posture and balance. Sealed Air Branch Mon/Wed • 1:30–2:30pm • LMC & Studio A
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Toning
Sealed Air Branch Mon/Wed • 12–1pm • Studio A Mon–Thurs • 5:30–6:30pm • Studio B
Yoga
Rest and relax in this class using stress relieving techniques along with yoga asanas. Lake Front Branch Mon/Wed • 7:15–8pm • Buhler Room Tuesday • 6–7am • Buhler Room Sealed Air Branch Mon/Wed/Fri • 5:30–6:30am • SMB Studio Mon/Wed/Fri • 12–1pm • SMB Studio Mon/Wed/Fri • 5–5:55pm • SMB Studio Mon/Wed/Fri • 6–7pm • SMB Studio Tues/Thurs • 5–6:25pm • SMB Studio Tues/Thurs • 6:30–7:30pm • SMB Studio
Achieve your goals for a healthier you. Train in the Pool, Wellness Center, Cycling, Spirit/Mind/Body with our certified trainers. Call 634-1994 to schedule a baseline assessment & training sessions.
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a F itness and / or Body Composition Assessment? Call 634-1994 for information & cost
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YMCA Membership – A Great Value! O n-line Reg i st ration avail able in O c tobe r!
Join Now & Enjoy TWO Facilities for the Price of ONE! YMCA ACHIEVERS AFTER SCHOOL HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Does your middle school child need extra academic/ social help? Choose the Y’s Achievers after school program at the Sealed Air Family YMCA. Y Achievers is for children in 6th–8th grade, offering a homework assistance program and community service projects. Enrollment required! During the School Year Monday–Thursday 4–6pm Cost: $16 per month
Adult Noon Basketball Lake Front Branch
• Must be 18 years or older • Monday thru Friday • 11:30am–1pm • Members: Free • Participants: $3 per day at the door or buy a Pass for $20.00 for 10 visits • Photo ID required
Sealed Air Branch
• Must be 18 years or older • Monday thru Friday • 11:30am–1pm • Members: Free • Participants: $3 per day at the door or buy a Pass for $20.00 for 10 visits • Photo ID required
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ADULT FALL COED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE SEALED AIR BRANCH Recreational, Intermediate, and Competitive Volleyball will be played on Tuesday (Recreational), Thursday, and Friday (Intermediate/Competitive) nights. Prizes for 1st & 2nd place. REGISTRATION Deadline to Register: September 14th Scrimmages September 11, 13, & 14 Games Tuesday, Thursday, Friday September 18–November 23 6–10pm $250 per Team Early Bird Registration $225 if you register your team by September 7th
Sealed Air Drop-In Volleyball Mondays & Wednesdays 11:30am–1pm
Birthday Party & Overnight Rentals Available! Call Nette for more information 634-1994