West Valley Family YMCA 2015 Winter/Spring Program

NEW YEAR NEW YOU 2015 WINTER/SPRING Program Guide WEST valley family ymca

“ Whether we want them or not, the New Year will bring new challenges, whether we seize them or not, the New Year will bring new opportunities .�

- Michael Josephson

INSIDE This Issue:

Our Hours Monday through Friday: 5:30am – 10pm Saturday: 7:30am – 6pm Sunday: 7:30am – 6pm

Active Kids

10-12

(Pool closes 30 minutes before facility closure)

Camp 7 Challenge Yourself

16-19

Holiday CLOSURES December 24: Christmas Eve

Events

4, 13, 23

Give Back

21

Senior Fitness

19

Swim with Us

8, 9, 15

December 25: Christmas Day December 31: New Year’s Eve: 7:30am - Noon January 1, 2015: New Year’s Day February 16: President’s Day April 5: Easter May 25: Memorial Day July 4: Independence Day September 7: Labor Day

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CORPORATE partners

A HEALTHY LIFE STARTS HERE Benefits of Y Membership

The Y is committed to helping you become your best self, whatever your age, level of fitness or abilities.

The Y is so much more than just a fitness facility. As a Y member, not only do you get full access to our facility including our Aquatic Center, you also receive these additional benefits.

• Y members receive a significant discount on swim lessons • Each child on a Family Membership can enroll in three of our Youth classes per session. Your child(ren) can participate in classes such as Karate, Ballet, gymnastics for no additional fee.

• Family Memberships get access to two hours of childcare in our Child Activity Center per child per day for no additional charge.

• All Y members get four visits per month at any of our 25 other YMCA facilities in LA County.

• Enjoy monthly Member Appreciation activities.

Healthy Lifestyles

FitLinxx®

The Y is a passionate advocate of healthy lifestyles and would love to help you kick-start yours today. We offer a variety of individualized programs to meet your health goals. A personal fitness coach is available to all members included in your membership because YMCA staff is intent on understanding your needs and creating a partnership for your success.

The FitLinxx® computer individual exercise log system is another simple, smart way to get and stay fit. The technology tracks your progress and is designed to ensure that you succeed in improving your well being and quality of life.

Aquatics Water exercise is one of the best health regimens, yielding optimum results without the overheating or strain on joints. Our indoor heated pool provides lap swimming lanes, family swim time, Water Walking, Water Aerobics, Water Arthritis and a wide array of swim classes including parent-infant, youth and adult.

Group Exercise The Y offers 70 group exercise classes weekly for every fitness level to make sure you succeed, even with your busy schedule. In just as little as 30 minutes, you can work out with us and achieve better health. Our classes include: Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Zumba®, Water Aerobics and Water Arthritis.

Please visit our website at www.ymcala. org/wv for a complete schedule of classes.

Member Appreciation Days ap·pre·ci·a·tion (noun) the recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.

Join us monthly as we celebrate YOU. We will be hosting monthly member appreciation events/activities as a little token of our appreciation for being such valued members of our West Valley Family YMCA. Tuesday, January 20th 10:30am-noon Thursday, January 22nd 4:30-6:00pm Tuesday, February 10th 10:30am-noon Thursday, February 12th 4:30-6:00pm

Tuesday, March 17th 10:30am-noon Thursday, March 19th 4:30-6:00pm Tuesday, April 14th 10:30am-noon Thursday, April 16th 4:30-6:00pm

Tuesday, May 12th Thursday, May 14th Tuesday, June 16th Thursday, June 18th

10:30am-noon 4:30-6:00pm 10:30am-noon 4:30-6:00pm

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Child Activity Center

Youth Classes

Join Today!

Our Child Activity Center nourishes the spirit, mind and body through games, arts, crafts, music, group activities and social interaction. Enjoy a nurturing environment with developmentally appropriate activities and equipment for your child.

• Ages 6 weeks – 12 years in age • You must be in the facility while your child is signed into the Child Activity Center.

• When signing in you must show your child’s membership card to the staff.

• The same person that drops the child off must pick them up and sign them out.

• There is a two hour limit per child.

50 youth fitness classes per week are provided for teens and kids, starting as young as two months: tumbling, karate, dance, youth sports and art.

And thank yourself for giving yourself a huge gift — the gift of health! Monthly payment with no obligation for the length of your membership may be transferred from a checking or savings account or credit card.

Hours of Operation Monday - Friday: 8am – 2pm | 4pm – 9pm Saturday: 8am - 2pm Sunday: 9am – 1pm

Please email or call us!

Diana Nieto-Perez Associate Program Director (Childcare) diananieto-perez@ymcala.org 818 668 2622

Everyone Wins in Youth Sports In Junior Lakers/Shooting Sparks basketball, soccer and volleyball, everyone plays. The emphasis is on fun and preparing children to do more than win on the court or field — they prepare young people to be winners in life.

Member Potlucks Come together with fellow members for friendship and food. See P. 23 for details.

Additional Membership Benefits • Security lockers for the safekeeping of your purses, bags, wallets and keys • Day lockers; please bring your own lock • Easy online registration for classes • Guest privileges, so you can share your YMCA with friends and family • 26 YMCAs across Los Angeles welcome you as a facility member for occasional use

Guest Privileges As a member of the West Valley Family YMCA, your guests my enjoy use of our facility two times in a calendar year.

The guest must bring photo I.D. at their initial visit, fill out required paperwork and sign a waiver. Guests are required to scan in each visit using the barcode given upon their first visit. If a child is your guest, (either family or friends of your own children), only parents or legal guardians (with appropriate documentation) may sign for minors.

Please email or call us!

Joshua Berg Director of Membership & Healthy Living JoshuaBerg@ymcala.org 818 668 2610

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

The values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for life. At the Y, children and teens learn positive behaviors and explore their unique talents and interests, helping them to realize their potential. That makes for confident kids today and engaged adults tomorrow.

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GET OUT THERE Camp With the Y’s camp offerings and caring staff, kids find wonder, independence, and new friendships under open skies.

Financial Assistance is available We accept CCRC and Calworks

SPRING DAY CAMP 2015

SUMMER DAY CAMP 2015

SUMMER TEEN CAMP 2015

DESTINATION Exploration

ACHIEVEMENT, RELATIONSHIPS & BELONGING

empowering potential

for children currently in K-8th grades School is out, so let’s make it count! It’s spring; the bees are buzzing, the flowers are blooming and the birds are chirping.

During spring day camp, campers will have an opportunity to explore the life cycle of plants and insects, and develop a passion for gardening. Through these activities, campers will be able to build their character as they learn about responsibility, citizenship, caring and respect. Did you know that scientist discover over 15,000 new species each year? And that 90% of the world’s species have yet to be discovered? Join us as we go on a destination to exploration.

Registration starts February 3rd, 2015 March 30- April 3 LAUSD April 6-10 LVUSD* Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm *No Teen Camp at LVUSD Sites K-4th Grade: $170 per week 5th – 8th: $195 per week

for kids entering K-4th grades

Summer Day Camp 2015 is gearing up to be our best summer yet, and you will not want to miss it. Sure, we all know the Y provides a safe place for children to grow up, but did you also know that the Y is committed to addressing the Achievement Gap and Summer Learning Loss? Achievement, Relationships and Belonging are our goals and we are ready to take them on this summer. And, don’t worry, camp will still be filled with great excursion, special guest, arts and crafts, sports and games, enrichment and all the traditional day camp activities we all know and loved as a child.

Come and experience what a little creativity, innovation and ingenuity can produce.

Registration starts March 24th, 2015 June 8, 2015-August 7, 2015 LAUSD June 15-August 21, 2015 LVUSD Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm K-4th Grade: $170* per week *prices & trips are subject to change

Please email or call us!

Christopher Jefferson Senior Program Director (Childcare) christopherjefferson@ymcala.org 818 668 2611

for kids entering 5th-8th grades The Y believes in nurturing the potential of every child, youth and teen. Join us for a summer of adventures. Through field trips, excursions and on-site activities, teens will discover who they are and develop the social skills and leaderships skills they need to be successful and productive adults.

Summer Teen Camp is just another pit stop on their journey towards success. By the end of camp, teens will feel empowered to be leaders in their communities today and the leaders of the world tomorrow. Teens will build up their character, learn to work as a team and develop their creativity.

Registration starts March 24th, 2015 June 8, 2015-August 7, 2015 LAUSD *No Teen Camp at LVUSD Sites Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm 5th-8th Grade: $195 per week

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of every child and teen

SAFETY, SKILLS & SELF-CONFIDENCE Swim With earnest and capable lifeguards and instructors at the ready, the pool is a perfect spot for blending fun, fitness, and safety awareness in one stroke.

AGES 6-35 MONTHS

AGES 3-5 YEARS

AGES 6-12 YEARS

Parent-Infant A class for young children and their parents. Introduce your child to the joys of swimming, being comfortable in the water, and learning water safety.

Pike This beginner class for pre-school swimmers help first timers conquer their fear of water and/or deal with separation anxiety. Children will learn basic skills and gain confidence in the water.

Eel These advanced beginners build on their comfort level in the water.

Students will begin learning freestyle and backstroke fundamentals.

Ray With an understanding of freestyle and backstroke basics these students will learn side breathing and be introduced to the breaststroke. Rays no longer use flotation devices and begin being selfsufficient in the water.

Starfish I This advanced level class will challenge students to increase their endurance by swimming at least 12½ yards.

Stroke technique is refined and the breaststroke is learned.

Polliwog I and II The beginners in this class will gain confidence by learning to float on their back and stomach, gliding, and being introduced to freestyle and backstroke.

Guppy Students at this level will gain total independence in the water. Freestyle with side breathing and backstroke are fully learned, and children are introduced to breaststroke.

Minnow At the intermediate level, students will focus on endurance in freestyle and backstroke. Emphasis will be placed on proper form for an entire length of the pool.

Fish After increasing their endurance, children at this level will work on technique refinement with freestyle and backstroke. Breaststroke will be covered in-depth and butterfly will be introduced.

30 minutes Non4 WEEK PRICING each class Members Members Monday/Wednesday Tuesday/Thursday Saturday/Sunday Saturday or Sunday

8 classes 8 classes 8 classes 4 classes

$40 $40 $40 $29

$90 $90 $90 $59

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Please email or call us!

Gabriel Gonzalez Aquatics Director GabrielGonzalez@ymcala.org 818 668 2617

Flying Fish Swimmers at this level will continue refining each of the competitive strokes; proper form and timing in breaststroke and butterfly; flip-turns for freestyle and backstroke. Swim distance will increase and endurance will improve.

Shark The most advanced level. Swimmers in Shark will improve on fitness and endurance and focus on technique and efficiency.

DOLPHIN SWIM TEAM

Private Swim Lessons

The West Valley Family YMCA Dolphins is a year-round competitive swim team. The team is divided into three groups. Our eight-and-under group is a beginner group. Silver team is the intermediate group, and Gold team is the advanced group. Swimmers will be designated to the Silver and Gold teams based on skill level, not age.

Private and semi-private swim lessons provide individualized swim instruction to teach water safety and skill development in a learn-to-swim progression that is tailored to the individual needs of the swimmer and scheduled at your convenience.

Swim Team Testing Days and Times Tuesday & Thursday: 5 - 6pm Friday: 4:30 - 5pm

To Enroll: Fill out and submit a Private Swim Lesson Inquiry Form available at Member Services. You will be called when an instructor is available for your requested time.

Private Lessons (ratio of 1 student: 1 instructor) Members: $128 for (4) 30-minute lessons Non-Members: $150 for (4) 30-minute lessons Semi-Private Lessons (ratio of 2 students: 1 instructor) Members: $175 for (4) 30-minute lessons

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of every child and teen

LET’S PLAY

Youth Classes & Clubs Encourage your kids to explore new concepts, ideas and activities to harness their innate talents and share them with others.

YOUTH Classes

DANCE & TUMBLING

(included in the cost of a Family Membership)

(included in the cost of a Family Membership)

Can Do Kids: Ages 2 – 4 yrs

Kids’s Book Club: Ages 8-12 yrs

Inspire your child’s imagination and self-expression with a world of hands-on art activities, in an encouraging, dynamic, and creative atmosphere.

Kid’s get to read and discuss one to two chapter books a session, learning how to understand context and use their imagination. A perfect tool to help shy readers gain confidence as they read passages out loud to the group. Parents will need to buy the books from the instructor or program director-not to exceed $15. $

Cheer: Ages 6 - 12 yrs Introduces kids to cheer basics, including routine choreography, basic tumbling and jumps.

Chess: Ages 7 – 12 yrs Learn the chess pieces and rules of the game. Children will learn basic strategy and will practice their skills with fellow classmates each week. Class also teaches strategy, patience, and sportsmanship.

Lil’ Chefs: Ages 6 – 9 yrs

Twinkle Toes Ballet: Ages 3 – 5 yrs

Youth Fitness CLASSES (included in the cost of a Family Membership)

Little Gladiators: Ages 8 – 4 yrs Kids kick their fitness game up with fun and exciting fitness routines and games.

Let your kids show their creativity by using a variety of snacks and foods to make “wacky” and healthy creations. $

Tumbling Tots: Ages 2 – 4 yrs

Lil’ Van Goghs: Ages 6 – 12 yrs

Zumba® Kids: Ages 6-12 yrs

Kids will express their creativity through painting that will make mom and dad proud! Your child will learn the relationship between colors and different painting techniques. $

Theatre Play: Ages 7-12 yrs Theatre game class where children will explore the world of theatre through games, props and more.

Build coordination, strength and self esteem through our dance and tumbling program. All of our classes are taught in a fun and nurturing environment and are designed to meet the developmental and emotional needs of our youth members. Little or no experience is necessary for attendance in our classes.

No fee for members, but registration is required at the front desk.

Tumbling for tots to roll around and have fun.

Students dance to choreographed routines and the latest music, like hip-hop, reggaeton and cumbia. The class increases focus and self-confidence, boosts metabolism and improves coordination.

Students begin working at the bar, learning exercises, and French terms.

There is emphasis on technique and stretching, with further practice on turns, leaps and steps in the center floor.

Ballet I: Ages 6 – 9 yrs Your child will learn balance and grace through the five positions of ballet, beautiful barre exercise and basic floor work. With fun being the main focus, students will learn lovely routines and combinations.

Ballet II: Ages 8 – 14 yrs Students work at the barre, learning exercises, and French terms. There is emphasis on technique and stretching, with further practice on turns, leaps and steps in the center floor. Ballet slippers required.

Gymnastics I: Ages 5-7 yrs Gymnastics II: Ages 8-12 yrs Advanced Gymnastics: Ages 5-12 yrs Gymnastics is a very complex competition involving the performance of exercises requiring physical strength, flexibility, power, agility, coordination, grace, balance and control.

$ = additional fee required

REGISTER ON-LINE! ASK US HOW.

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Please email or call us!

YOUTH CLASSES Gary Ocampo Youth Programs Coordinator garyocampo@ymcala.org 818 668 2605

KARATE CLASSES: Apprentice Warriors: Ages 6-12 yrs (Beginner) Novice Warriors: Ages 6-12 yrs (Intermediate) The Warrior Series teaches basic to intermediate martial arts concepts.

Stances, kicks and punches are introduced.

Students will practice many different exercises to enhance their growth in character, skill and confidence. Students will advance on to higher levels as they practice and perfect their skill set.

Shotokan Karate I: Ages 5-7 yrs Shotokan Karate II: Ages 8-14 yrs

YOUTH & GOVERNMENT Ashley Russell Youth & Family Programs Director ashleyrussell@ymcala.org 310 454 5591 ext 1518

ADVANCED KARATE CLASSES: Advanced Shotokan Karate: All Ages Specialty class for advanced students who are serious about improving their martial arts skill set.

Facility Members: $20/8-week session Non-Facility Members: $40/8-week session

Elite Warriors: Ages 7-17 yrs Advanced level of the Warrior Series.

Students will continue to master stances, kicks and punches.

Facility Members: $20/8-week session Non-Facility Members: $40/8-week session

Advanced Kyokushin Karate: All Ages

Techniques are characterized by deep, long stances that provide stability, enable powerful movements and strengthen the legs. This style of martial arts helps students develop heightened attention span and focus.

Advanced level of the Kyokushin Karate class. Students will continue to master the three “K’s” kihon (basics), kata (forms) and kumite (sparring).

Facility Members: $20/8-week session Non-Facility Members: $40/8-week session

Intro to Kyokushin Karate: 7-17 yrs (Beginner)

*Fee is based on one class/week.

Participants may enroll in as many Advanced classes as they would like.

Automatic Monthly Payments or Annual payments are available. Participants who enroll in Auto Pay/Annual Pay will be guaranteed a spot in the class each month.

Inquire at Member Services for more details. SEE PAGE 22 for Session Dates & Registration Dates.

Kyokushin is a hard style of full contact karate originally from Japan that was developed by Masutatsu Oyama. It is rooted in a philosophy of self-improvement and discipline through arduous training. Training is comprised of three main components: technique, forms and sparring. Often, these are referred to as the three “K’s” kihon (basics), kata (forms) and kumite (sparring).

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR TEENS Youth & Government Want your teen to learn important skills such as public speaking, organization, problem solving and time management?

Model Legislature & Court is a statewide youth education program involving more than 2,500 high school students from across California, with almost 1,000 from right here in the Los Angeles area.

Engineering with LEGO Workshop: Ages 7-11 years Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGOs®! Build engineer-designed projects such as bridges, buildings and motorized cars, and use special pieces to create your own unique design! Explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor.

Facility Members: $30/workshop Non-Members: $40/workshop 12:30-3:30pm January 24 February 21 March 21 April 18 May 16

REGISTER ON-LINE! ASK US HOW.

PASS SCORE DEFEND Youth Sports

ADULT SPORTS Skill-appropriate and fun, YMCA Sports help adults stay active and healthy.

Men’s Soccer

Age-appropriate with an emphasis on fun, Y Sports develop strong values that will help throughout life. Sports also build physical strength, balance, agility and improve academic achievement.

YOUTH basketball Ages 3 – 17 yrs

Learn basketball skills in an atmosphere that emphasizes fun, fair play and teamwork. Everyone plays and everyone learns. Uniforms are required.

Come have fun!

Registration & Session Dates found on P. 22.

Divisions Facility Member Non-Member Ages 3-6 Ages 7-17 Girls 11-14 Uniforms

$103 $123 $123 $143 $103 $123 $25 $25

Arena Soccer Ages 3 – 15 yrs

Develop soccer skills that improve speed, power and endurance while playing on our synthetic grass turf field. We provide an atmosphere that emphasizes fun, fair play and teamwork.

Everyone plays and everyone learns.

Registration & Session Dates found on P. 22.

Divisions Facility Member Non-Member Ages 3-4 Ages 5-16 Uniforms

$90 $110 $95 $125 $25 $25

Learn volleyball skills in an atmosphere that emphasizes fun, fair play and teamwork.

Everyone plays and everyone learns.

Registration & Session Dates found on P. 22.

Please email or call us!

Aldo Rocha Director of Sports & Recreation aldorocha@ymcala.org 818 668 2619

Co-ed Soccer (ages 18+) Looking for high quality soccer competition? Come join the Co-ed soccer league. Teams and individuals are welcome.

Games played Monday or Wednesday nights. $500/team (12 player mac) Winter 2015 Open Registration: December 1 – January 30 Orientation (open play): January 27, 9-11pm League session dates: February 3 – April 16

volleyball Ages 8 – 17 yrs

(ages 18+) Join us on our in our very own turf soccer arena for some competitive soccer. Teams and individuals are welcome. Games played Tuesday or Thursday nights from 8-11pm.

Divisions Facility Member Non-Member Ages 9-12 Ages 13-17 Uniforms

$75 $95 $80 $100 $20 $20

Fall 2015 Open registration: July 6 – August 28 Orientation (open play): August 25, 9-11pm League session dates: September 1 – November 5

PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL US! Aldo Rocha Director of Sports & Recreation aldorocha@ymcala.org 818 668 2619

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FUN WITH FRIENDS Healthy kids day

速

Saturday, APRIL 25TH, 10am-Noon Summer is the time for kids to get up, get out and grow. But for some kids, exposure to activities that stimulate the body and mind ends with the school year. In fact, research shows that kids are prone to gain more weight and fall behind in studies. On April 26, the Y will celebrate Healthy Kids Day速, our national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids.

Healthy Kids Day West Valley Family YMCA WESTFIELD TOPANGA MALL: 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd Canoga Park, CA 91303 818 774 2840 www.ymcala.org/wv

HEALTHY LIVING It’s always a good time to rededicate yourself to a healthier future.

Come discover the keys to unlocking the secrets to changing patterns, bringing families closer together, encouraging good health and strengthening connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests.

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BETTER IN THE WATER Aquatics

Splish! Splash! Join us at the pool for the best workout with friends.

Family and Open Swim The perfect time for you and your family to relax and play in the pool is offered every day. Children eight years and up may swim alone as long as a parent is on the pool deck.

Lap Swimming Even a few laps can have a positive impact on your well-being.

WATER Fitness programs Adult Swim Lessons This is a beginner level class for adults who are just learning the basics of swimming. The goal of this class is to establish self-confidence and the ability to swim across the pool unaided.

Arthritis Class A class designed to improve range of motion in the muscles and joints and improve balance, as outlined by the Arthritis Foundation. All classes are four-week sessions.

(Equipment used for support only.)

Water Aerobics A moderate-intensity class designed to produce cardiovascular and strength improvements.

Water Aerobics Advanced A high-intensity class that really challenges cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength.

Please email or call us!

Gabriel Gonzalez Aquatics Director GabrielGonzalez@ymcala.org 818 668 2617

Water Exercise A low-intensity aerobic class that uses a mix of rebounding and non-rebounding moves. This format bridges the intensity gap between arthritis and other water classes and focuses on range of motion and balance with some aerobic work. (Equipment might be used for mild resistance.)

For class days & times, please pick up schedule at the Welcome Center or visit www.ymcala.org/wv

HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being

QUALITY TIME

Family Programs Time passes, but family time is the glue to bind you; so get to know yourself and each other with classes and programs for every age.

PARENT & CHILD Classes (included in the cost of a Family Membership)

Little Hands Arts & Crafts Ages 2 – 5 years For the youngest age group in our art classes, the focus is on fun, creativity and spontaneity.

Encouragement provides an emotionally rewarding and nurturing experience.

Little Movers Ages 18 months – 4 years Moms and tots work together to get fit through a series of fun and creative exercises and games.

Sing and Sign Ages 5 months – 36 months Babies will learn to use their signs to express their needs. Songs are incorporated to make the signals memorable and fun for both parent and child.

Storytelling Ages 3 – 6 years Energetic class with story telling and book reading.

Then we move on to creative games full of make believe, movement and fun!

Move & Groove Ages 2 – 4 years Through imaginative play, children will stretch, get aerobic exercise, learn body awareness and develop coordination and rhythm with their parent.

Preschool Enrichment Ages 24 months - 5 years Preschool Enrichment classes allow children to learn about the alphabet, colors, numbers, shapes, movement, dance, music and more.

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NEW YEAR NEW YOU

Healthy Lifestyles Program In order to accomplish our goals, we need a body that can take us there.

Get a custom-designed program made just for you, with the guidance and support from our Healthy Lifestyle coaches.

designed for you Personal Training This program provides a variety of training services designed to meet the needs of the individual. Our nationally certified trainers can help you create a customized program based on your ability and goals. We offer individual and group packages. Buy eight onehour sessions and get the ninth free.

(Spring and Summer only) 1-Hour Session Rates: 1 session $50 4 sessions $180 ($45 per session) 8 sessions $ 320 ($40 per session) 12 sessions $420 ($35 per session) Packages may be split into 30-minute sessions

Please email or call us!

Diane Sarnataro Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator Dianesarnataro@ymcala.org 818 668 2616

Fitlinxx® The Fitlinxx® computer individual exercise log system is the simplest and smartest way to get fit and stay in shape. It will remember your range of motion, seat setting and the amount of weight you lift for each strength machine! If working out and getting healthy isn’t incentive enough, the Fitlinxx® program also keeps track of all your strength and cardiovascular workouts in which you earn points. Depending on how many points you earn, you can receive T-shirts, personalized duffle bags and free ½ personal training session for all of your hard work.

The best part is it’s included in your membership. Get signed up today and start your path to a healthy, happier you! Make an appointment at the Welcome Center.

Coach Approach Designed for individuals that have not worked out in the past 6 months and need help staying on track. This program requires you to meet with a Healthy Lifestyles Coach once a month for six months (included in your membership.)

90-Day Fitness Challenge This challenge will give you the knowledge, support and power to transform your body in 90 days; we will provide you with the tools to be successful. Includes monthly fitness goal chart, scheduled weigh-in dates, monthly activities, Culinary workshops, 5K, Mini Triathlon and nutrition log book. Cost $30.00 Winter 2015 Registration: begins December 1 Session Dates: January 2-March 28 Spring 2015 Registration Begins April 1st Session Dates: May 1-July 29

Group Power® Blast all your muscles with this high-rep weight training workout. Using an adjustable barbell, weight plates and body weight, Group Power combines squats, lunges, presses and curls with functional integrated exercises.

Dynamic music and a motivating group atmosphere will get your heart rate up, make you sweat and push you to a personal best! POWER UP!

HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being

Cardio

Strength/Sculpt

Back On Track An introduction to a wide variety of Group Exercise classes

Abs/Core A 15/20-minute class focusing on strengthening the abdominal muscles; may include lower back and oblique work

Bokwa South African dance mixed with hi/lo aerobics and sign language Cardio Fitness This class incorporates a variety of cardio exercises to get your heart pumping and your body moving. May include strength training exercises Step A choreographed routine of stepping up and down on an elevated platform Step and Sculpt A class including a combination of choreographed step intervals and sculpting intervals

Dance Ballet Learn beginner to intermediate steps and choreography in this highly technical and disciplined dance form Ballroom Dance Learn the basic steps to all styles of traditional ballroom dance. Couples and singles are welcome Line Dance Learn a variety of line dances from Western to Latin.

Please email or call us!

Shelly Skaro Associate Executive Director shellyskaro@ymcala.org 818 668 2613

Bootcamp A combination of cardio, strength, and agility drills to challenge all fitness levels. Class may be held indoors or outdoors Core Conditioning Class focusing on strengthening the abdominal muscles, lower back and obliques Group Power® This is YOUR HOUR OF POWER! Blast all your muscles with this highrep weight training workout. Using an adjustable barbell, weight plates, and body weight, Group Power combines squats, lunges, presses, and curls with functional integrated exercises.

Dynamic music and a motivating group atmosphere will get your heart rate up, make you sweat, and push you to a personal best! POWER UP!

Strength Training Add muscle strength and definition May include the use of weights, tubes resistance bands, stability balls, etc.

Strength Training Basics Learn the basics to increase muscle strength and definition. May include the use of weights, tubes resistance bands, stability balls, etc.

SPECIALTY Indoor Cycling This class uses exercise bicycles -- focusing on endurance, strength, intervals, higher intensity (race day) and recovery -- to motivating music.

Pilates A mat work class which emphasizes abdominal strength and core stability while balancing the rest of the body Zumba® A fusion of Latin and international music with routines that mix body sculpting movements with fun dance steps Zumba® Gold Zumba® Gold utilizes Latin rhythms in dance exercise at a much lower intensity. All ages welcome.

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Yoga Hatha Yoga Enhance strength, posture, flexibility and balance, and leave with an overall sense of well-being.

Restorative Yoga A deeply relaxing and revitalizing practice that encourages rest and resets the body, mind, and spirit.

Stretch Move your whole body through a complete series of stretches designed to increase flexibility.

Tai Chi A slow, controlled series of movements increasing stability and balance for a relaxing workout.

ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS Adult Drawing Class Instructor-led sketching class Adult Watercolor Class Instructor led art class using watercolor paint Arthritis Chair Class Movement and mobility class for your joints Bridge Members share fellowship through the good, old-fashioned games of bridge Majong Train your brain with this stimulating American version of the Chinese tile game.

For class days & times, please pick up a schedule at the Welcome Center or visit www.ymcala.org/wv

SILVER & FIT® We are pleased to be offering the Silver&Fit® Exercise and Healthy Aging Program providing services to Medicare beneficiaries and group retirees. Members have access to exercise classes and state-ofthe-art fitness equipment at the Y, healthy lifestyle counseling and fun Y activities as well as access to SilverandFit.com, a website with a variety of health tools and resources.

Members that are eligible for this program get their Y membership paid for by American Specialty Health as a benefit of their health insurance.

Members must keep their account active by visiting and scanning their membership card at the Y a minimum of one time per month.

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 1. Determine your eligibility by calling 1-877-329-2746 (select option 1 when prompted).

2. Visit us at the Y, email or call us to determine your eligibility. All we need is your first and last name as well as your birthday. You can email eligibility requests to joshuaberg@ymcala.org or shellyskaro@ymcala.org 3. If it is determined you are eligible, get your membership started by filling out a membership application and begin using the many benefits your Y has to offer.

Please email or call us!

Joshua Berg Director of Membership & Healthy Living joshuaberg@ymcala.org 818 668 2610

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY We know that when we work as one, we move people and communities forward.

That’s why we are committed to providing support to our neighbors and opportunities for kids, adults and families to give, join in or advocate in the name of stronger communities.

TOGETHER WE CAN

DO SO MUCH

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WE’RE MORE THAN YOU KNOW. WE’RE A CAUSE. Annual Campaign WEST VALLEY FAMILY YMCA

Our members and friends call us THEIR Y. WE call them OUR greatest resource - the thousands of people who work alongside us and support our work to help out neighbors learn, grow and throve.

What if we could harness all of that power to make an even greater difference on a bigger scale?

With programs from A to Z - like athletics and advocacy, dance classes to disease prevention, volleyball to volunteerism - we don’t just strengthen individuals, we strengthen our community.

Yet there is so much more to do.

Our community faces new challenges that create a greater need for the work we do. Fortunately, where some see obstacles, we see opportunities for our members, volunteers, staff and generous donors like you to make a difference. No other organization can impact as many people as powerfully as we do every day.

Every gift makes a difference.

Everyone has a role to play.

Together, we can achive so much more.

Make your pledge today. Contact Greg Koubek, Executive Director, 818 668 2600 gregkoubek@ymcala.org

The Y. So Much More™

REGISTRATION & SESSION DATES YOUTH PROGRAMS Session

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Session Dates

January

Monday, December 08, 2014

Monday, December 15, 2014

January 5-February 28, 2015

March

Monday, February 16, 2015

Monday, February 23, 2015

March 2-May 2, 2015

May*

Monday, April 20, 2015

Monday, April 27, 2015

May 4-June 6, 2015

June*

Monday, May 18, 2015

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

June 8-July 3, 2015

July

Monday, June 22, 2015

Monday, June 29, 2015

July 6-August 1, 2015

* no classes May 25 & July 4

SWIM LESSONS Session

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Session Dates

January

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Monday, December 15, 2014

January 5-February 1, 2015

February

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Monday, January 26, 2015

February 2-March 1, 2015

March

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Monday, February 23, 2015

March 2-29, 2015

Monday, March 23, 2015

March 30-April 3, 2015

Splash Week! Wednesday, March 18, 2015 Spring Break April

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Monday, March 23, 2015

April 6-May 3, 2015

May*

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Monday, April 27, 2015

May 4-31, 2015

Staff Training : June 1-5, 2015 (No Swimming Lessons) June*

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

June 8-July 5, 2015

July

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Monday, June 29, 2015

July 6-August 2, 2015

*no classes May 25 & July 4

YOUTH SPORTS Season

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Session Dates

Winter

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Sunday, January 04, 2015

January 17-March 14, 2015

Spring

Sunday, February 09, 2014

Saturday, March 29, 2014

April 11-June 13, 2015

Summer

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Saturday, June 21, 2014

July 11-August 29, 2015

Fall

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Saturday, September 13, 2014

September 26-November 21

ADVANCED KARATE Season

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Session Dates

Winter

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Sunday, January 04, 2015

January 17-March 14, 2015

Spring

Sunday, February 09, 2014

Saturday, March 29, 2014

April 11-June 13, 2015

Summer

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Saturday, June 21, 2014

July 11-August 29, 2015

Fall

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Saturday, September 13, 2014

September 26-November 21

EVENTS

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Staff Directory

USED BOOK SALE Every 3rd week of the month, 10am - 5pm Come to the our used book sale sponsored by the Y’s Men’s Service Club. Our volunteers will be glad to see you. All proceeds benefit the Y.

Greg Koubek

We have an amazing collection of non-fiction books, including pet care, cook books, spiritual and psychological books, medical, history and biographies, hobbies, etc.

Our children’s collection is wonderful, too. We have CDs and videos, too.

Executive Director gregkoubek@ymcala.org 818 668 2600

Shelly Skaro

Paperbacks: 50 cents, Hardbacks: $2.00.

Associate Executive Director shellyskaro@ymcala.org 818 668 2613

Splash Zone

Gabriel Gonzalez

June 13, July 11, August 8: 2 - 4pm Join us this summer for our Splash Zone events.

We will be transforming our sports arena into the coolest water park in the valley. We will have something for all ages. Spend your afternoon at the Y, cool off from the heat and help raise a little money to support the youth and families in our community.

Group Power Launch Saturday, January 10th Group Power® is YOUR HOUR OF POWER! Blast all your muscles with this high-rep weight training workout. Using an adjustable barbell, weight plates, and body weight, Group Power combines squats, lunges, presses, and curls with functional integrated exercises. Dynamic music and a motivating group atmosphere will get your heart rate up, make you sweat, and push you to a personal best! POWER UP! You won’t find this class anywhere else in the Valley so come see what it’s all about.

Group Power Demo Class Times: 11:00am-noon 12:30-1:30pm

Joining Fee Jan 10th

Senior Program Director (Childcare) christopherjefferson@ymcala.org 818 668 2611

Diana Nieto-Perez Associate Program Director (Childcare) diananieto-perez@ymcala.org 818 668 2622

Joshua Berg Director of Membership & Healthy Living joshuaberg@ymcala.org 818 668 2610

Ashley Russell

Aldo Rocha

Saturday, April 25th 10am - Noon JOIN US FOR HEALTHY KIDS DAY® A special day of fun activities meant to help build on the incredible potential inside each and every child.

Visit ymca.net/hkd to register and receive event updates and tips on keeping kids active and healthy.

Director of Sports & Recreation aldorocha@ymcala.org 818 668 2619

Diane Sarnataro Healthy Living Coordinator dianesarnataro@ymcala.org 818 668 2616

Gary Ocampo

MEMBER POTLUCKS Fridays 12:00 - 2:00pm Join us on a monthly basis as we break bread with our Y friends and family. If you are new to the Y, this is a great way to meet your fellow Y members as well as the staff team. Bring your favorite dish to share (as well as recipe) to share with everyone. We have sign ups at Member Services the week before each event.

March 27, 2015 April 24, 2015

Christopher Jefferson

Youth & Family Programs Director 310-454-5591 ext 1518 ashleyrussell@ymcala.org

$10

Healthy Kids Day

January 23, 2015 February 27, 2015

Aquatics Director gabrielgonzalez@ymcala.org 818 668 2617

May 29, 2015 June 26, 2015

Youth Programs Coordinator garyocampo@ymcala.org 818 668 2605

Sneh Bajaj Business Manager snehbajaj@ymcala.org 818 668 2609

Veenu Agarwal Office Manager veenuagarwal@ymcala.org 818 668 2621

West Valley Family YMCA 18810 Vanowen Street, Reseda, CA 91335 818 774 2840 | www.ymcaLA.org/WV

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And while you’re at it, feel free to share with your family and friends too.

We’ve got something for everybody at the Y.

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