Charles River YMCA | Spring 1 2020 | Program Guide

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STRONG SWIMMERS SAFE KIDS SPRING 1 2020 PROGRAMS • CHARLES RIVER YMCA SESSION DATES:

Spring 1 Session: Monday, March 2 - Sunday, May 3 (8 weeks) Registration Dates: F: Monday, February 3rd 2020 Y: Friday, February 7th 2020 C: Monday, February 10th 2020

» SWIM LESSONS » Parent/Child Swim Lessons 30 minute classes Ages 6 months - 3 years old STAGE A WATER DISCOVERY Stage A introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment.

Sun 9:35 am Mon 9:15 am Sat 9:00 am; 9:35 am; 10:45 am STAGE B WATER EXPLORATION In Stage B, parents work with their children to learn fundamental safety and aquatic skills.

Sun 9:35 am Mon 9:15 am Sat 9:00 am; 9:35 am; 10:45 am

» Preschool Swim Lessons 30 minute classes Ages 3 - 5 years old STAGE 1 WATER ACCLIMATION Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit the pool.

Sun 9:00 am; 10:10 am Mon 9:50 am; 10:25 am; 3:25 pm Tue 3:25 pm Wed 3:25 pm; 4:00 pm Thur 9:50 am; 10:25 am Fri 9:15 am; 10:25 am; 3:40 pm; Sat 9:00 am; 9:35 am; 10:10 am;

10:45 am

F = Family/Adult Members Y = Youth/Teen Members, Kids Pass C = Community Rate

SWIM LESSON PRICING Early Registration: *Before March 2nd

F $96 Y $144 C $192 STAGE 2 WATER MOVEMENT Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

Sun 9:00 am; 9:35 am; 10:10 am Mon 9:50 am; 10:25 am; 3:25 pm; 4:50pm Tue 3:25 pm; 4:50 pm Wed 9:50 am; 3:25 pm; 4:00 pm Thu 10:25 am Fri 9:15 am; 9:50 am; 3:40 pm Sat 9:00 am; 9:35 am

10:10 am; 10:45 am STAGE 3 WATER STAMINA Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance. Rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action are introduced.

Sun 9:00 am; 9:35 am; 10:10 am Mon 3:25 pm; 4:50 pm Tue 3:25 pm; 4:50 pm; Wed 3:25 pm; 4:00 pm Fri 9:50 am; 3:40 pm Sat 10:10 am; 10:45 am STAGE 4 STROKE INTRODUCTION Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breast Sun 9:00 am; 10:10 am Mon 3:25 pm Tue 3:25 pm Wed 10:25 am Fri 3:40 pm Sat 9:35 am; 10:45 am

Registration: *On & after March 2nd

F $106 Y $154 C $202 » Youth Swim Lessons 45 minute classes Ages 5-12 years old STAGE 1 WATER ACCLIMATION Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit the pool.

Tue 4:50 pm Wed 4:35 pm Fri 4:15 pm Sat 11:20 am STAGE 2 WATER MOVEMENT Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

Sun 10:45 am Mon 4:00 pm; 4:50 pm Tue 4:00 pm; 4:50 pm Wed 4:35 pm Fri 4:15 pm; 5:05 pm Sat 11:20 am STAGE 3 WATER STAMINA Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance. Rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action are introduced.

Sun 10:45 am Mon 4:00 pm; 4:50 pm Tue 4:00 pm; 4:50 pm Wed 4:35 pm Fri 4:15 pm; 5:05 pm Sat 11:20 am

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SWIM LESSON PRICING Early Registration: *Before March 2nd

F $96 Y $144 C $192 STAGE 4 STROKE INTRODUCTION Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.

Sun 10:45 am Mon 4:50 pm Tue 4:00 pm; 4:50 pm Wed 4:35 pm Fri 4:15 pm; 5:05 pm Sat 11:20 am STAGE 5 STROKE DEVELOPMENT Students work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes.

Sun 10:45 am Mon 4:00 pm; 4:50 pm Tue 4:00 pm Wed 3:45 pm; 4:35 pm Fri 4:15 pm; 5:05 pm Sat 11:20 am STAGE 6 STROKE MECHANICS Students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.

Sun 10:45 am Mon 4:00 pm; 4:50 pm Tue 4:00 pm Wed 3:45 pm; 4:35 pm Fri 4:15 pm; 5:05 pm Sat 11:20 am

Registration: *On & after March 2nd

F $106 Y $154 C $202 » Teen & Adult Swim Lessons 45 minute classes Ages 12+ MASTERS SWIM A physical conditioning program for those who are training for an event or just to swim for fitness. For serious swimmers, triathletes, or any one who wanted a coached workout, this is for you!

Tue 5:30 am - 6:30 am

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Fri 5:30 am - 6:30 am Sun 6:00 am - 7:00 am Cost: F $100 | C $200 ADULT BEGIN TO SWIM This class is for adults who have a fear of the water, don’t feel at ease in the water, or who have never participated in swimming lessons.

Tue 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm ADULT INTERMEDIATE SWIM This is a class for adults who are comfortable in the water and would like to work on stroke development and endurance.

Tue 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

ADAPTIVE TSUNAMI SWIM TEAM We are excited to begin our 2020 Adaptive Swim Program. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, the community, and the volunteers, we are able to continue to offer our adaptive program. This session we will be offering adaptive lessons, and open swim for those with special needs. To learn more about dates, programs, or pricing contact: jschultze@ymcaboston.org.

Spring 2020 Season: March 25 - May 30 TSUNAMI SWIM TEAM POST SEASON We offer competitive YMCA swimming with groups for every ability level. Registration for swim team is in person or via phone, and can only take place after an assessment.

Post season will begin in April. For programs dates, pricing, to schedule a placement assessment, or questions about the swim team please contact Head Coach Bob McGuire at bmcguire@ymcaboston.org or contact our Welcome Center at 781-444-6400.

ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS We are proud to continue to offer our Adaptive Swim Program. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, the community, and the volunteers, we are able to do so. This session we will be offering adaptive lessons and open swim for those with special needs.

To learn more about dates, programs or pricing, contact jschultze@ymcaboston.org.

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» SPORTS & ENRICHMENT PRESCHOOL SOCCER LEAGUE - May 2nd Basic drills and game rules will be taught, followed by a game.

(Times could vary depending on enrollment numbers) Sat 9:15 am - 10:00 am Age 3 Sat 10:15 am - 11:00 am Age 4 Sat 11:10 am - 12:00 pm Age 4-5 Sat 12:10 pm - 1:00 pm Age 5 Sat 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm Age 5-6 All Girls League: Age 5-6 Sat 12:10 pm - 1:00 pm OR Sat 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm (Game time may vary each week) F $105 Y $157 C $210

Y WORLD OF MARCH MADNESS Come be a part of the March Madness excitement & play in a round robin basketball tournament. Teams will be chosen at random and will play in a four week tournament culminating in the Top 2 teams playing in Championship Game on April 11th 2020.

Games will be on a rotating schedule each week. Includes March Madness T-Shirt.

Runs March 21 - April 11 Location: High Rock Saturday: 5-6 yr old Kindergarten 9:10am - 10:00am OR 10:10am - 11:00am Time Block (Game time may vary each week)

FEBRUARY/APRIL BREAK SPORTS CLINICS Looking to keep your child active during the vacation break? Join Coach Marco for a variety of sports and cooperative games. Kids should come in comfortable clothing and sneakers. Please bring a water and snack as we will be building up quite an appetite!

Dates: February 18 - February 21 *Location: Eliot School Gymnasium F $50

Y $60

C $70

*price per day

Dates: April 21 - April 24 *Location: Eliot School Gymnasium F $50

Y $60

C $70

*price per day

*$10 increase on & after April 27

PRESCHOOL T-BALL - Week of April 27th Practice your swing, learn to field the ball, and run the bases.

Mon 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm Ages 4.5 - 5.5 Mon 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Ages 5-6 Tue 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Age 3-4 Wed 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm Age 3 Wed 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Age 4 Thu 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm Age 4.5 - 5.5 Thu 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Age 5 Fri 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm Ages 5 Fri 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Ages 5 - 6 F $96 Y $144 C $192 *$10 increase on & after April 27

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL- April 28th Learn the basic fundamentals of gripping, catching, and throwing.

Tue 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm Ages 5-6 F $96 Y $144 C $192

Saturday: 1st & 2nd Grade All Boys 11:10am - 12:00pm OR 12:10pm - 1:00pm Time Block (Game time may vary each week) Saturday: 1st & 2nd Grade All Girls 1:10pm - 2:00pm OR 2:10pm - 3:00pm Time Block (Game time may vary each week) Saturday: 3rd & 4th Grade All Boys 3:10pm - 4:00pm OR 4:10pm - 5: 00pm Time Block (Game time may vary each week) Pricing: F $85 Y $130 C $150 *$10 increase on & after March 21

*$10 increase on & after April 27

PRESCHOOL SOCCER INSTRUCTIONAL April 29th Basic drills and game rules will be taught, followed by a game.

Wed 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm Ages 5-6 Wed 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Ages 6-7 F $96 Y $144 C $192 *$10 increase on & after April 27

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» YMCA SPECIALTY FITNESS Achieve your fitness goals through group training at the Y. Stay motivated, build a routine, and connect with others while progressing toward a healthier you.

ROPES High intensity class focuses on battle rope movements that target the entire body.

Location: Chestnut Studio

March 5 - April 30 Thu 5:00 am - 5:55 am Thu 6:00 am - 6:55 am $70 per person

LIVING STRONGER Strength and balance class that is open to all active older adults, post - LIVESTRONG at the Y participants and cancer survivors.

Location: Chestnut Studio

March 1 - April 26 Mon 2:15 pm - 3:10 pm $56 per person

POWER x PERFORMANCE = P2 Take your fitness to the next level with P2. Combine bursts of high intensity cardio and total body resistance training to maximize your time and effort and enhance your overall fitness level. Whether you are training for a specific athletic event or just looking to power up your fitness routine, P2 will focus on functional movements designed to support the physical demands of life & sport. Our Team-Y Coaches will push you to your limit while ensuring safety and efficacy of your movements, hold you accountable, and motivate you to succeed inside and outside of class.

March 3 - April 28 Tue 10:30 am - 11:25 am Chestnut Studio $80 per person

RECHARGE Improve functional efficiency and boost physical performance with an all new approach to mobility, flexibility and stability. Accelerate recovery, refine movement patterns and exceed limitations to elite fitness with the personalized attention of our performance focused mobility coaches.

March 6 - May 1 Fri 6:30 am - 7:25 am Great Plain Studio $80 per person

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» CELEBRATE WITH US PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT Need a night out with your significant other or with your friends? Need to get some errands done or simply go grocery shopping? Then use Parent’s Night Out! Children will engage in a fun, educational and supervised environment.

Food will be provided.

Ages 3-12. Children must be potty trained POOL PARTIES Celebrate your special event in the pool! A dedicated YMCA staff member will be on hand to assist you every step of the way with set up, during the party and clean up. Each party will include private swim time exclusively for your party. Structured games are provided. Food and refreshments will be served after pool time. Call the Welcome Center to schedule.

Ages 6+.

Sat 5:00- 6:45 pm F $275

Y $295

N $325

GYM PARTIES Reserve an hour and a half in our largest kid’s gym! Party-goers will get to have fun and play on slides and foam play structures. A party coordinator will be on-site to engage the kids in fun and interactive games. A dedicated YMCA staff member will be on hand to assist you every step of the way including set up, during the party and clean up.

Ages 1-6 Call Welcome Center to schedule.

Sat 1:00- 2:30 pm, 3:30-5:00 pm Sun 1:00- 2:30 pm, 3:30-5:00 pm F $245

Y $275

» AFTER SCHOOL CARE Parents love YMCA After School, our familycentered program that nurtures the whole child by inspiring academic success, healthy movement and social and emotional development. Our staff of caring, trained educators are role models who lead activities that promote cooperation and character development. Parents can be productive at work knowing their children are in a safe and stimulating after school environment.

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HOMEWORK SUPPORT The YMCA’s caring staff helps with homework to complement and enrich your child’s educational experience.

FUN CHOICES Kids have fun with friends during literacy, science, performing arts, non-competitive sports and games!

HEALTHY MOVEMENT Our iPlay health and wellness curriculum gets kids moving with structured, fun physical activity.

Saturday April 18 When kids are inspired they can do anything. Let’s awaken their imagination so they can explore new activities & healthy habits! Join us for a day of fun activities, healthy treats, & much more!

SCHEDULE AND OPTIONS • Monday through Friday, school dismissal to 6:30 pm • 2, 3, 4 and 5 day options • Care provided on snow, vacation and in-service days • Year-round options PROGRAM LOCATION The After School program takes place at the Charles River YMCA on Great Plain Avenue.

For more information and to register, please contact Jwalker@ymcaboston.org or visit: YMCABOSTON.ORG/CHARLESRIVER-AFTER-SCHOOL-PROGRAMS

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