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Fall I 2013 Program Guide CAPE ANN YMCA

September 7 - November 1

MISSION STATEMENT:

Our Y welcomes all. We strengthen communities, educate and nurture children, and promote healthy living in spirit, mind and body.

HIGHlIGHTS FOR FAll I: Soccer league

It’s never too early to start learning soccer! Join us Saturday mornings for soccer league. Each soccer league is age-specific and will help to teach the game of soccer. Participants will be instructed on the fundamentals of soccer including dribbling, passing and shooting. Players will be placed on teams with volunteer coaches. League meets at the O’Malley Softball field on Mill Pond Road.

Flag Football league

Touchdown!! Flag Football comes to Gloucester! This exciting youth flag football league is the safe way for kids to participate in America’s Favorite Sport! This league is a no contact 5 on 5 league. All kids will rotate positions have a fun time playing a 40 minute game each week. If your new to flag football try our add on class “Flag Football Skills”. Kids will be divided by the following age groups: Ages 5-7; Ages 7-9; Ages 10-12

100 Mile Club

Starting September 1st until October 31st, we challenge all of our members to join the 100 mile club. Swimming, rowing, walking and running are the tools to help accomplish your goal! Tracking sheets will be located on the pool deck. Finish before the 31st and receive a 100 Mile Club water bottle!

Tater Tot to Witch City

If your tater tot wants to run the Witch City 5K but, doesn’t know where to start? This training program is guaranteed to get you off the couch and across the finish line of this Haunted Happenings favorite! The Cape Ann YMCA “Couch Potato” Program has over 100 graduates! This is the perfect place for beginners to start.

Xtreme Martial Arts

Join the XMA/tricking revolution! Build the skills necessary to perform high flying acrobatic moves, kicks & combinations, while having fun with friends. Learn from a certified Hyper Martial Arts instructor in a safe & supportive environment. Hyper membership included after your first session!

table of contents: Program Information Membership Information

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT School Age Care 6 Art, Theatre & Dance 6 Gymnastics 6-7 Health, Well-being & Fitness 8 Leadership Development / Teens 9 Sports & Recreation 9-10 Swimming 10-13 HEALTHY LIVING Family Time 14 Health, Well-being & Fitness 14-16 Fitness Orientations 14 Personal Fitness 15 Specialty Fitness Programs 15-16 Lifelong Learning 16 Road Races 17 Swimming 17 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Giving Volunteerism

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Barbara Berry - Member Experience/Road Race Director P: 978.283.0470 E: berryb@northshoreymca.org Katy Milne Coffey - Aquatics Director P: 978.283.0470 E: coffeyk@northshoreymca.org Tyler Colegrove - Health and Wellness Director P: 978.283.0470 E: colegrovet@northshoreymca.org Rick Doucette - Executive Director of Teen and Camp Services P: 978.283.0470 E: doucetter@northshoreymca.org Chris Erbland - Membership Director P: 978.283.0470 E: erblandc@northshoreymca.org Tim Flaherty - Executive Director P: 978.283.0470 E: flahertyt@northshoreymca.org Brian Flynn - Senior Program Director P: 978.283.0470 E: flynnb@northshoreymca.org Nicole Leotsakos - Performing Arts Director P: 978.283.0470 E: leotsakosn@northshoreymca.org Nikki Klink Marin - Ben Beyea Youth and Teen Center Director P: 978.283.0470 E: marinn@northshoreymca.org Steve Panunzio - Facilities Director P: 978.283.0470 E: panunzios@northshoreymca.org

PROGRAM INfORMATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION:

Our new website, launched in December, makes registering for a program easier than ever. While there are several new ways to learn about our programs and search, here are some tips: • Visit: www.northshoreymca.org • Look for the search box located on each program related page. • Search for programs by keyword, location, program area, age and day of the week. • Check off the classes you want to learn more about to read a description • Choose checkout, then sign into your account or create a new account. • Assign each program to someone on your membership. • Pay and print your receipt.

ONLINE CREDITS Online credits will be offered for the remainder of any money paid on programs. The amount refunded will be calculated at the time of the request. Credits will be offered for remaining class sessions, calculated when the request is made. You can request a credit form at the front desk or by contacting the director. CREDIT CARD OR CHECK REfuNDS The YMCA will issue a credit card or check refund: • If, for any reason, the YMCA cancels a class, participants will be offered the option for refund for that cancelled class, • If a participant cancels their registration prior to the start of the program session, • For classes missed due to illness (a doctor’s note is required) or, • If you are not 100% satisfied with your class experience. Refunds will be offered for remaining class sessions, calculated when the request is made. You can request a refund form at the front desk or by contacting the director.

fALL I 2013 September 7 - November 1 • Members Currently Enrolled Friday, August 23 at 7:30am • All Members Tuesday, August 27 at 7:30am • Open To Community Tuesday, September 3 at 7:30am

PROGRAM LOCATIONS: CAY: Cape Ann YMCA 71 Middle Street Gloucester, MA 978.283.0470

GTC: Gloucester Teen Center 9 Center Street Gloucester, MA RTC: Ben Beyea Youth and Teen Center 32 Poole’s Lane Rockport, MA 978.546.3600 MID: Cape Ann YMCA 67 Middle Street Gloucester, MA 978.283.0470 OMS: O’Maley Middle School 32 Cherry Street Gloucester, MA

MEMbERSHIP INFORMATION 2013 YMCA OF THE NORTH SHORE MEMbERSHIP RATES Adult (24+) 1-Adult Family w/children 2-Adults 2-Adult Family w/children Young Adult (18-23) Teen Youth

*Membership $52/mo $66/mo $89/mo $97/mo $31/mo $24/mo $15/mo

**Joiner Fee $77 $77 $99 $99 $33

THE TOTAl PACKAGE IN AMENITIES

The Cape Ann YMCA has all of the facilities and amenities that you and your family need to stay together, play together and get fit together. • • •

We meet everyone’s needs with locker rooms for youth, adults and families. Handicapped accessibility and street level entrance offer easy access for all. Our drop-in babysitting program is a fun place for children and is FREE with a family membership. Take advantage of member pre-registration and reduced rates on YMCA programs. Join the YMCA and belong to 6 local Ys, plus gain free access to all New England Ys!

*NEW* Add a third adult to either 2-Adult membership for only $31 more a month! * Monthly amount is automatically drafted via the YMCA’s bank or credit card draft. ** Joiner fee is a one-time fee and amount can be split into monthly payments with our convenient draft option.

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Financial assistance is available for all types of memberships. Your membership rates will be based on household income. The process is quick and easy so you can get involved soon!

Helping people become more active has been a part of the Y’s mission for over 150 years. Our Fitness Center allows us to continue that mission and better meet our members’ health and fitness goals.

2013 lOCAl CAPE ANN YMCA MEMbERSHIP RATES Young Adult (19-23) Adult (24+) 1-Adult Family w/children 2-Adults 2-Adult Family w/children Young Adult (18-23) Teen Youth

*Membership $31/mo $45/mo $57/mo $81/mo $84/mo $27/mo $22/mo $13/mo

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GET STARTED ON THE RIGHT FOOT

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**Joiner Fee $33 $77 $77 $99 $99 $33

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Our air-conditioned fitness center, express cardio room and group exercise studios offer a comfortable environment in which to pursue your fitness goals. Work up a sweat on our array of cardiovascular equipment: treadmills, elliptical machines, recumbent and upright bicycles, rowers, stair climbers, and more! Tone and build your muscles with a variety of strength training equipment that is easy to use and delivers great results. Our Fitness Center is staffed with experienced and friendly coaches to teach you how to get fit! Get started on the right foot with our “Start Right” orientations, and receive 4 free sessions with a personal fitness coach who will help you set goals and get familiar with all of your fitness options.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Monday - Friday ...... 5:00am-9:30pm Saturday ..................... 7:00am-7:00pm Sunday ........................ 7:00am-5:00pm

CHIlD WATCH HOURS:

Monday - Friday ...... 8:00am-1:00pm Monday - Friday ...... 3:30pm-7:00pm Saturday ..................... 8:00am-11:30am

lOOK FOR THE TEDDY bEAR!

The Teddy Bear denotes that babysitting is available when this program is running. Babysitting is free to people with YMCA family memberships.

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SCHOOl AGE CARE About Our Programs:

At the Y, we believe all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. It makes for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow. When your children participate in a Y after school program, they become part of our family. The Cape Ann Y offers quality, affordable licensed care in Gloucester and Rockport where kids learn values and skills taught by caring adults. We offer a variety of clubs as well to pique every kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest: Blockbuster Lego, Drama, Clay Animation, No Cook Cooking, Fit Club and many more. With programs that run from the closing bell until 6pm Monday through Friday, weekly swim time, and specials on holidays, school vacations and half days, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to see why the Y is the trusted choice for hundreds of Cape Ann families.

ART, THEATRE & DANCE budding Artists

Ages: 4-8 years Fee: Y Member $57 Community $82 Younger children can do theatre too!! Students will collaboratively develop unique fairy tales, born completely out of their own vast imaginations! These stories will be practiced and then performed for small audiences. CAY Tuesday/Thursday 4:30pm-5:30pm

GYMNASTICS

We have convenient locations at East Gloucester, Veterans Memorial Rockport Elementary, and West Parish schools. Children from the other schools in Cape Ann can be transported by the Y to the program at Veterans School.

Pricing Information 6:00pm Pick Up

4:30pm Pick Up

Weekly Rate

before School Rate Days

Fee

$39.50

$29.00

$24.00

$58.50

$42.00

$32.00

$77.00

$54.00

$38.00

$95.00

$65.00

$45.00

Honey Pots/Tots

Ages: 12-24 months & 2-3 years with parent Fee: Y Member $57 Community $82 Music and movement exploration is a major part of the curriculum for our Parent/Tot class. Hand eye coordination and ball handling skills are developed along with small motor development. Children will also work on some gymnastics skills on the spring floor, bars, beam, trampoline, and tumble trak. This class will also focus on peer socialization and is a great place to meet other parents and guardians. Class length is 30 minutes. CAY Thursday 10:00am

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black bears level 2

Teddy bear Tumblers

Open Gymnastics

Ages: 2-3 years without parent Fee: Y Member $57 Community $82 This class is for children ready to attend class without a parent but are a little too young for Teddy Bear Tumblers. This class will not only focus on gymnastics skills, but will also touch on early childhood education. Numbers, letters, colors and social skills will be taught and reinforced throughout an introduction of gymnastics. Introduction to the beam, bars and tumbling will be the major components. Class length is 30 minutes. CAY Tuesday 10:45am

Ages: 3 years Fee: Y Member $57 Community $82 Teddy Bear Tumblers is the first step in our recreational gymnastics program. Through games, songs and activities our little gymnasts will work on the basic elements. Children will work on gross motor skills and coordination through tumbles, balancing and tricks. Class length is 30 minutes. CAY Wednesday 10:30am CAY Wednesday 4:45pm

Kinder Gym and Swim

Ages: 3-6 years Fee: Y Member $98 Community $144 This class combines the fun in the pool and the gym! In the gym, we provide experiences which help your child develop physical and social skills. In the pool, your child will work on water adjustment, the use of flotation devices, water safety and having fun! This class starts with gymnastics followed by swimming, so we encourage children to come dressed in their bathing suits for an easy transition to swim. Class length is 90 minutes. CAY Tuesday 3:30pm

black bears level 1

Ages: 4-12 years Fee: Y Member $57 Community $82 This class is designed for development of gymnastics skills, uneven bars, balance beam, tumbling, and tumble trak. Children work on basic gymnastics positions such as tuck, pike, straddle, squat and lunge. They will also work on skills such as handstands, cartwheels, round-offs, forward rolls and backward rolls. The children learn how to work well with others and improve their fine and gross motor skills, such as hand eye coordination and readiness while learning gymnastics. Class length is 45 minutes. CAY Monday 3:30pm (Ages 4-7) CAY Monday 4:30pm (Ages 8-12)

Ages: 5-10 years Fee: Y Member $57 Community $82 This class is structured focusing more on gymnastics skills rather than fine motor skills with work on cartwheels, round-offs, handstands, forward and backward rolls, and kids are introduced to the bridge. Students will learn skills on uneven-bars, balance beam, spring floor, trampoline and tumble trak. Children must have passed Level 1 or have the recommendation of an instructor. Class length is 45 minutes. CAY Wednesday 4:00pm

Grades: 1 & up Fee: Y Member FREE Community $5/Family/Day We are now are opening our gymnastics center for our youth members to come and tumble! Parents are welcome to drop their kids off for open gymnastics. Great member benefit! Registration at the front desk is required. CAY Tuesday 5:15pm (Ages 6-10) CAY Tuesday 6:15pm (Ages 11 & up) CAY Thursday 5:15pm (Ages 6-10) CAY Thursday 6:15pm (Ages 11 & up) CAY Sunday 10:00am (Ages 5-10) CAY Sunday 12:00pm (Ages 10-15)

back Handspring Mania

Ages: 8 years & up Fee: Y Member $62 Community $93 Our back handspring class is designed for children to safely learn how to do back handsprings through increasing strength, flexibility and power. This class is perfect for gymnasts and cheerleaders looking to advance their skills. CAY Monday 5:30pm

Flips and Tricks

Grades: 1-5 Fee: Y Member $62 Community $93 Try your hand at back handsprings, back tucks, walkovers, splits etc. We are wrapping all the elements of tumbling, cheer and fitness into one class. Class length is one hour. CAY Wednesday 6:00pm

Teen Tumbling

Ages: 13 years & up Fee: Y Member $62 Community $93 This class will serve as an introduction to floor tumbling. Great for dancers and cheerleaders who would like to focus on or polish their floor work using spotters and the Air Trak for practice. Back hand springs, standing tucks, and back walkovers will all be introduced in this class. The other apparatuses will not be used in this class. CAY Monday 6:15pm

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HEAlTH, WEll-bEING & FITNESS

Youth Intro to Fitness

Ages: 12-18 years Fee: Y Member $68 Community $102 Would you like to get your child started on the right path to fitness? This class will go above and beyond the basic orientation by performing and learning about the significance of progressive resistance, cardiovascular and flexibility training. Each class will start with a fun warm up and cover the proper use of strength training and cardiovascular equipment along with basic bodyweight exercises and stretches. Kids will also learn about basic exercise in an interactive and supportive environment. Upon completion of the program, youth will be permitted to use the fitness center according to age appropriate guidelines. Class length 45 minutes. Meets in the fitness center. CAY Monday 3:30pm

Teen Strength & Conditioning

Grades: 5-8 Fee: Y Member $70 Community $103 Increase strength, improve enduarance and build confidence in this small group setting. Workouts include the use of free weights, suspension training, body weight exercises, and much more! CAY Tuesday 4:00pm

Junior Teen Training Camp FIT-tastic Kids

Grades: 2-6 Fee: Y Member FREE Community $40 FIT-tastic Kids is a program developed by the YMCA of the North Shore to teach kids ages 8 to 14 how to eat a healthier diet and increase daily physical activity. In this FREE program participants will learn how to make healthy food choices, bring home recipes and ideas to their families to continue healthy lifestyle habits at home, and find ways to get moving throughout the day. The goal is for both kids and their families to be FIT-tastic together. FIT-tastic Kids offers flexible scheduling for each family to begin at any time. An 8-week Y youth membership is included when participating in this program. FIT-tastic Kids is free for participants and their families because of the generosity of donors and grantors. For more information, contact Michelle leispenberger at leispenbergerm@ northshoreymca.org

Tater Tot to Witch City

Ages: 6 years & up Fee: Y Member $45 Community $70 If your tater tot wants to run the Witch City 5K but, doesn’t know where to start? This training program is guaranteed to get you off the couch and across the finish line of this Haunted Happenings favorite! The Cape Ann YMCA “Couch Potato” Program has over 100 graduates! This is the perfect place for beginners to start. CAY Tuesday 5:00pm

Ages: 10 years & up Fee: Y Member $68 Community $102 Teens of all fitness levels are welcome and will benefit from this high-energy program. Training camp is designed to be motivating, challenging and fun! It will improve overall health and fitness. Expect to challenge yourself and see the benefits of improved cardio, strength, endurance and agility…not to mention self-confidence! Class length 1 hour. CAY Wednesday 3:30pm

Senior Teen Training Camp

Ages: 14-18 years Fee: Y Member $68 Community $102 This class is geared to the high school athlete who wants to take it to the next level either for college or the next high school sport season. Participants will gain strength, power, speed, and endurance. Weather permitting, this class will run to Fort Stage Park with the instructor to complete the circuit like training. Class length 1 hour. Class meets in lobby. CAY Thursday 4:00pm

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lEADERSHIP DEVElOPMENT/ TEENS

SPORTS & RECREATION

YMCA GlOUCESTER TEEN CENTER

Intro To Karate

Y Teen leaders Club

Karate level I

Committed to the values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY, the members of the Cape Ann YMCA Teen Leaders Club have dedicated themselves to working together to “give back”. Since 1995, these teens have chosen to actively volunteer time and effort for the betterment of the community to which they belong For more information on leaders and meeting times, please visit www.cayteenandcamp.org

Ages: 4-7 years Fee: Y Member $57 Community $82 Y Martial Arts classes develop strength, balance, flexibility and self-defense skills in a fun and supportive environment that emphasizes character development and self-discipline. Children will earn White and Yellow belts. CAY Saturday 11:00am

ben beyea Youth & Teen Center

Karate level II

9 Center Street • Gloucester • www.cayteenandcamp.org In the autumn of 2008, our YMCA was able to reestablish the YMCA’s Teen Center in Gloucester. Sharing space with our branch office in the heart of downtown, teens have been involved in every aspect of helping create and operate a place to truly call their own. Hours Monday-Friday 2:00pm-8:30pm Saturday Hours vary

32 Pooles Lane • Rockport • www.rockportteencenter.org Opened in the spring of 2007, this collaboration between the Town of Rockport and the YMCA is located at Evans Field. Over the past five years, staff and teens have forged strong, healthy enduring relationships while working together for the future of Rockport youth. Hours Monday-Thursday 2:30pm-6:00pm Friday & Saturday 2:30pm-10:00pm

Ages: 6-12 years Fee: Y Member $57 Community $82 This class is for those who would like to try karate for the first time, going over the basics of form and technique. This is a great option for those who are not sure they want to commit to purchasing a uniform and starting belt training. Class is 45 minutes long. CAY Saturday 10:00am

Ages: 5 years & up Fee: Y Member $57 Community $82 The class is a continuation of Level 1. Prerequisite: White and Yellow belts. Progressing to Orange belt. CAY Saturday 12:00pm

Intermediate Karate

Ages: 5-12 years Fee: Y Member $57 Community $82 This is a continuation of our leveled karate classes. Pre requisite : Green, Blue, and Purple belts. CAY Sunday 11:30am

Xtreme Martial Arts

Ages: 8-13 years Fee: Y Member $40 Community $55 Join the XMA/tricking revolution! Build the skills necessary to perform high flying acrobatic moves, kicks & combinations, while having fun with friends. Learn from a certified Hyper Martial Arts instructor in a safe & supportive environment. Hyper membership included after your first session! CAY Saturday 9:00am

Mini Sports Mania

Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $57 Community $82 In Mini Sports Mania, children sample a variety of basic sports skills, build self-confidence and have fun. The Y’s Mini Sports Mania feature sports the Y has to offer in a fun atmosphere. All while cultivating the values, skill and relationships that lead to positive behaviors and better health. Class length is 45 minutes. CAY Tuesday 10:00am CAY Thursday 10:00am

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Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $98 Community $144 If your child loves sports and swimming, then Sport and Splash was designed for them! We have combined two of our most popular programs into one fun-filled class. Kids will have both a swim and sports class. Meet in the gymnasium. CAY Tuesday 3:30pm

Preschool & Youth Soccer leagues Ages:

3-4 years (Dynomites) 5-7 years (Mites) Fee: Y Member $62 Community $88 It’s never too early to start learning soccer! Join us Saturday mornings for soccer league. Each soccer league is age-specific and will help to teach the game of soccer. Participants will be instructed on the fundamentals of soccer including dribbling, passing and shooting. Players will be placed on teams with volunteer coaches. League meets at the O’Malley Softball field on Mill Pond Road. Registrations are due September 7th. *League begins September 14th and runs for 7 weeks. You will be notified no later than September 13th for the schedule. Schedules and times are decided based on how many registrations we receive. Interested in becoming a volunteer coach? Contact brian Flynn at flynnb@northshoreymca.org

Flag Football league

Ages: 5-12 years, co-ed Fee: Y Member $62 Community $88 Touchdown!! Flag Football comes to Gloucester! This exciting youth flag football league is the safe way for kids to participate in America’s Favorite Sport! This league is a no contact 5 on 5 league. All kids will rotate positions have a fun time playing a 40 minute game each week. If your new to flag football try our add on class “Flag Football Skills”. Kids will be divided by the following age groups: Ages 5-7; Ages 7-9; Ages 10-12 Registrations are due September 7th. *League begins September 14th and runs for 7 weeks. You will be notified no later than September 13th for the schedule. Schedules and times are decided based on how many registrations we receive. Interested in becoming a volunteer coach? Contact brian Flynn at flynnb@northshoreymca.org

Intro to Flag Football

Ages: 5-8 years Fee: Y Member $20 Community $25 This is add on class is if your child is playing in our Flag Football league! This class will teach your child the basics of flag football and allow them to work on catching, throwing and flag pulling skills. CAY Thursday 4:00pm

basketball Skills

Ages: 6-10 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $65 Improve your jump shot and dribbling skills, learn new moves to use in your youth league games. This skill based class will reinforce fundamentals and teach new skills. Class is 45 minutes long. CAY Wednesday 4:00pm (Ages 6-8) CAY Wednesday 4:45pm (Ages 8-10)

SWIMMING Parent/Child I

Ages: 6-18 months with parent Fee: Y Member $40 Community $60 Build a foundation for future swimming success. Through skill specific games and water play, parents learn water safety, holds and towing techniques that encourage basic kicking/pulling and water independence for children. CAY Monday 9:00am CAY Friday 9:30am CAY Saturday 9:00am

Parent/ Child II

Ages: 19-36 months with parent Fee: Y Member $40 Community $60 Working one-on-one with a parent using innovative fun drills, toddlers are introduced to submerging, kicking and pulling combinations, floating and swimming without flotation. These pre-swimming essentials set the stage for early independent swimming. CAY Monday 9:30am CAY Thursday 3:30pm CAY Saturday 9:30am

Skippers

Ages: 2.9-3 years Fee: Y Member $40 Community $60 This class is for the young child who has confidence in the pool and is ready for an independent class without parents. We ask that children have been through our parent tot programs or been given recommendation by the instructor. Children will work on various skills to gain further independence and become strong swimmers. Class length is 30 minutes. CAY Monday 10:00am CAY Wednesday 10:00am CAY Saturday 10:30am

Preschool I With Parent

Ages: 3-4 years Fee: Y Member $40 Community $60 Parents work one-on-one with their kids learning basic water adjustment and safety skills. In this class very young children learn to love the water with this class where the parent is in the pool with them. Class length is 30 minutes. CAY Thursday 4:00pm CAY Saturday 10:00am

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YOUTH SWIMMING SERIES Ages: Fee:

6 years & up Y Member $60

Community $85

Youth Swimming I

floating, breathing patterns, paddling and learning to swim 25 yards independently CAY Monday 4:30pm CAY Tuesday 3:30pm CAY Saturday 10:15am

Youth Swimming II

able to swim 25 yards, stroke and diving development CAY Monday 4:30pm CAY Tuesday 3:30pm CAY Wednesday 4:30pm CAY Saturday 10:15am

PRESCHOOl SWIMMING SERIES Ages: Fee:

3-5 years Y Member $60

Community $85

Preschool Swimming I

water acclimation, breathing patterns, paddling and independence with flotation CAY Monday 9:00am, 3:30pm CAY Tuesday 4:30pm CAY Wednesday 10:00am, 3:30am CAY Thursday 4:30pm CAY Friday 9:00am CAY Saturday 9:15am

Preschool Swimming II

stroke introduction, diving and moving away from flotation CAY Monday 10:00am, 3:30pm CAY Tuesday 4:30pm CAY Wednesday 9:00am, 3:30pm CAY Thursday 4:30pm CAY Friday 10:00am CAY Friday 4:30pm CAY Saturday 9:15am

Preschool Swimming III

able to swim 5 feet or more without flotation, stroke and endurance skills CAY Monday 3:30pm CAY Tuesday 4:30pm CAY Wednesday 9:00am, 3:30pm CAY Thursday 4:30pm CAY Friday 10:00am CAY Saturday 9:15am

Youth Swimming III

for competent swimmers in all strokes, endurance and technique-based CAY Monday 4:30pm CAY Tuesday 3:30pm CAY Wednesday 4:30pm CAY Saturday 10:15am

Kinder Gym & Swim

Ages: 3-6 years Fee: Y Member $98 Community $144 If your child loves gymnastics and swimming, then Kinder Gym and Swim was designed for them! We have combined two of our most popular programs into one fun-filled hour and a half. CAY Tuesday 3:30pm (Ages 3-4) CAY Thursday 3:30pm (Ages 5-6)

Teen Aquatics

Ages: 12 years & up Fee: Y Member $60 Community $85 This class is structured for teens who want to work on stroke development and swimming mechanics, but are not quite ready for swim team. Beginner and intermediate swimmers welcome. CAY Wednesday 4:30pm

Springboard Diving

Grades: 3 & up Fee: Y Member $80 Community $110 Learn the basics of competitive diving. Students will practice approaches, forward and back jumps in straight, pike and tuck body positions, and forward and back dives. In this class participants must be able to pass the deep water test and do a forward dive from the side of the pool. CAY Tuesday 7:00pm CAY Thursday 7:00pm CAY Saturday 8:00am

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Jump, Dive & Whale!

Ages: 6 years & up Fee: Y Member $60 Community $85 Not your ordinary swim class! This class will focus on all things in the deep end while also working on swimming skills. We’ll have tons of fun while using the diving board and snorkeling. Participants must be able to swim the length of the pool without aid to participate. Please bring a mask and snorkel to class. CAY Thursday 3:30pm

Youth Swim Stroke Foundation

Ages: 6 years & up Fee: Y Member $60 Community $85 This class is designed for swimmers who really want to focus on the four strokes of competition but are not quite ready for the commitment of swim team. We will focus on the four major strokes as well as learn flip turns and diving. Swimmers must be comfortable swimming 2 lengths of the pool without stopping. Class length is 45 minutes. CAY Friday 3:30pm CAY Saturday 11:00am

Sports H2O

Ages: 6 years & up Fee: Y Member $60 Community $85 Want to get your sports enthusiast in the water and working out!? This class has the perfect amount of swimming and sport to have a great time. Under Water soccer, wet ball, volleyball, basketball as just a sampling of sports we will play in the water. This class will keep your swimmer moving and having fun. Must past swim test to attend. Class is 45 minutes. CAY Wednesday 3:30pm

learn To Dive

Ages: 6 years & up Fee: Y Member $60 Community $85 Diving in head first can be a challenge but when you get it right, it’s so much fun! Take some time to work on just that skill. Progress to head first dives off the starting block and diving board. Participants must be able to swim the length of the pool without aide to participate. CAY Monday 5:30pm

Semi-Private Preschool & Youth Class

Ages: 3 years & up Fee: Y Member $180 Community $225 This class is for preschoolers & Youth that may want a little more one on one attention than they would receive with a regular group lesson. The capacity of this class will be maximum of 3 swimmers with similar abilities. The instructor will also work on each swimmer’s individual needs. This class will not be canceled with only 1 swimmer! What a great deal! Class length is 30 minutes. CAY Monday 10:30am (Preschool 1&2) CAY Tuesday 5:30pm (Preschool 2&3) CAY Thursday 3:30pm (Youth 1&2) CAY Thursday 10:00am (Preschool 1&2) CAY Saturday 11:00AM (Preschool 1) CAY Saturday 11:00AM (Preschool 2&3)

Swim Team

The YMCA of the North Shore swim team strives to teach, train and motivate children to achieve their potential in competitive swimming. We create valuable experiences carried throughout life. Our direction and philosophy applies to the novice as well as the national caliber athlete. Our highly specialized coaching staff emphasizes a 10:1 swimmer to coach ratio, a year-round program, and ability-based practice groups. For more information, contact YNS Sharks at 978.564.3904 or online at www.ynssharks.net.

YOUTH DEVElOPMENT NURTURING THE POTENTIAl OF EVERY CHIlD AND TEEN little Sharks

Ages: 4-7 years Fee: Y Member $100 Community $150 Designed for younger swimmers who are interested in learning the skills needed for competitive swimming. The focus of the mini swim team will be on stroke development, technique, and racing starts and turns. This class is perfect for those who want to be taught in a team environment and have fun at the same time. Swimmers should be able to swim one length of the pool freestyle and backstroke. Class length is 45 minutes. CAY Monday & Wednesday 3:30pm-4:15pm CAY Tuesday & Thursday 4:15pm-5:00pm

Sharks bronze

Grades: Kindergarten-2 Fee: Y Member $85 Community $130 Y Sharks Bronze Group is the perfect bridge between swimming lessons and swim team for the younger swimmer. It teaches stroke technique for freestyle and backstroke and includes racing starts, turns and streamlining. All new swimmers must be evaluated by competitive aquatics staff prior to participation. Class length is 45 minutes. CAY Monday 4:15pm-5:00pm CAY Tuesday 3:30pm-4:15pm

Private & Semi-Private Swim lessons

Ages: All Ages Fee (Private lessons): Y Member $35/Half Hour $120/Package of 4 Half Hour lessons $180/Package of 8 Half Hour lessons Fee (Semi-Private lessons): Y Member $50/Half Hour (up to 4 swimmers) $170/Package of 4 Half Hour lessons $260/Package of 8 Half Hour lessons Private lessons are a great way to get to the next level of swimming. We offer 30 minutes of one-on-one instruction that produces results. Semi-private lessons are also available. These lessons are set up as appointments to meet your schedule and coordinate with our pool schedule. You do not pay for the class until you and the instructor have confirmed the first lesson. CAY by apppointment, please email Katy Milne Coffey at coffeyk@northshoreymca.org

Sharks Silver

Grades: 3 & up Fee: Y Member $85 Community $130 Y Sharks Silver Group is designed for swimmers who are looking to expand on stroke technique learned in the Bronze Group, with a focus on the butterfly and breaststroke techniques. This class is for middle school swimmers who want to swim in a more formal class with their peers but not commit to a year round swim team. The focus will be on stroke mechanics, starts, turns and aerobic conditioning. All new swimmers must be evaluated by competitive aquatics staff prior to participation. Class length 45 minutes. CAY Monday 4:15pm-5:00pm

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FAMIlY TIME Play Dates Ages: Fee:

All With Parent/Guardian Y Family Membership FREE Y Youth Members 10 FREE Visits Per Session or $25 for Unlimited Session Pass

Community $45 for Unlimited Session Pass Make a play date at the Y! On weekday mornings, our gymnastics center, gymnasium and pool are open for you and your family to enjoy together. Weekdays, 9:00am-11:00am CAY Monday Gymnastics* CAY Tuesday Aquatics CAY Wednesday Sports (Gymnasium) CAY Thursday Gymnastics* CAY Friday Gymnastics* *To ensure a safe environment, please sign up your family for a 1 hour block in gymnastics up to 3 days prior. Maximum of 15 families per hour.

Halloween Spooktacular!

Ages: Fee: FREE Join us for an evening of Spooky fun! This fun family event will have a haunted walk, carnival games and a costume contest! CAY Saturday, October 26 5:00pm-7:00pm

bIRTHDAY PARTIES

Host your next birthday at the Cape Ann Y. Enjoy and share your favorite program and activity with friends and family! Our enthusiastic, trained staff offers the best birthday ever. Days, times and packages vary. Y combo packages now available. Call us at 978.283.0470 for more information or to reserve your space today! Pool Parties, Sports Parties, Nerf Attack Parties, Gymnastics Parties, Rockport Youth & Teen Center Parties PRICES

MEMbER

COMMUNITY

Package 1

$170

$220

Package 2

$195

$270

Party Package 1: Includes use of pool, gym or gymnastics center, staffed with a lifeguard or instructor, and the party room. Party Package 2: : Includes use of pool, gym or gymnastics center, staffed with a lifeguard or instructor, the party room and party supplies. (You supply the food!) Supplies include: cups, plates, napkins, plastic ware, tablecloth and balloons!

HEAlTH, WEll-bEING & FITNESS FITNESS ORIENTATIONS

Friday Night Fun

Grades: K-6 Fee: Y Member $10 Community $15 Parents deserve a night off, but kids look forward to a Friday night full of fun! Well, you spoke and we heard! Kids will be broken into their age groups for three hours of swimming, a light snack, gymnastics and sports. This is a drop-in program that follows the school calendar. Drop-off is in the YMCA gymnasium. Buy a punch pass and save time! CAY Friday 5:30pm-8:30pm September 13, 20, 27 October 4,11,18, 25

Start Right Orientation

Ages: 16 years & up Fee: FREE with Adult/Family Membership This orientation program is designed to start you on your path to achieving your health and fitness goals! Your 30 minute sessions will have you working one-on-one with a qualified fitness professional to help familiarize you with the fitness center equipment as well as developing a basic exercise program. Whether your goal is to lose weight, build mass or just gain overall health benefits, this program will help you set sail in the right direction based on your current ability, experience and availability! Sign up any time at the welcome desk, or contact Tyler Colegrove at 978.283.0470 ext. 1719 or colegrovet@northshoreymca.org.

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Small Group Training

One-on-One Personal Training

Ages: 14 years & up Our highly qualified Personal Trainers will help you reach your fitness goals and exceed your expectations. Our trainers will push you using all the classic fitness tools as well as having access to the latest fitness equipment including spin bikes, kettle bells, and TRX suspension training. Our training staff has the knowledge and experience to help you succeed. This program provides constant challenges, evolves with your fitness level, and produces the results you deserve! For more information, please contact Tyler Colegrove at 978.283.0470 or colegrovet@northshoreymca.org to schedule an appointment. 60-minute Individual

30-minute Individual:

1 session: $58

3 sessions: $99

3 sessions: $168

5 sessions: $160

5 sessions: $270

10 sessions: $310

10 sessions: $520

20 sessions: $600

20 sessions: $1000 30 sessions: $1440

buddy Personal Training

Ages: 14 years & up, Two Participants Have a friend you like to work out with? Don’t like going to the gym alone? Need that extra push to work a little harder? Find a person with similar goals and work together with your favorite trainer! Getting results is great; seeing your buddy succeed is awesome too! Have fun, work hard and save money all at the same time! By appointment. For more information, please contact Tyler Colegrove at 978.283.0470 or colegrovet@northshoreymca.org to schedule an appointment. 60-minute Individual: 1 session: $35 per person 3 sessions: $100 per person 5 sessions: $160 per person 10 sessions: $305 per person

Aquatics Personal Training Fee:

Y Member $55 Community $65 Y Member $155 Community $185 Y Member $250 Community $300 Y Member $480 Community $580 Marlee Nelson is a Nationally Certified, MASTER Level/USWFA Personal Aquatic Fitness Trainer and Instructor, and Certified AFAA Personal Trainer. She is also a Certified Lifeguard, Certified Water Aerobics Instructor and a Certified WSI Swim Instructor. Please contact the aquatic office at 978.283.0470 x 1706 to schedule an appointment. Session length is one hour.

Ages: 14 years & up (3-8 People Only) Fee: Y Member Packages start at $16 Personal Training made more affordable! Work with a group of 3-8 people with similar goals. Whether you are training for a specific event, sport, or just trying to lose some weight with some friends, you can do it all with the help of a Certified Personal Trainer. A trainer will push you harder than you may push yourself and will help you achieve the results you deserve! For more information, please contact Tyler Colegrove at 978.283.0470 or colegrovet@northshoreymca.org to schedule an appointment. 60-minute Group: 3 sessions: $55 per person 5 sessions: $83 per person 10 sessions: $160 per person

SPECIAlTY FITNESS PROGRAMS Couch Potato to Witch City

Ages: 16 years & up Fee: Y Member $75 Community $115 So you want to run the Witch City 5K but, don’t know where to start? This training program is guaranteed to get you off the couch and across the finish line of this Haunted Happenings favorite! The Cape Ann YMCA “Couch Potato” Program has over 100 graduates! This is the perfect place for beginners to start. CAY Tuesday 6:00pm

Core Express

Ages: 16 years & up Fee: Y Member $44 Community $72 Transform your core by performing exercises that will give you the results you have always wanted. The combination of exercises will increase your caloric burn and guide your body towards peak performance. This fast paced, gut busting workout will give you the strong and toned mid-section you have always dreamed of! Class length 30 minutes. CAY Friday 10:30am

boot Camp

Ages: 16 years & up Fee: Y Member $93 Community $134 Boot Camp is a challenging and fun group workout that fosters accountability and team camraderie. You’ll experience variety in each class with cardiovascular, speed, endurance, strength and power training exercises. Our commitment is to encourage, motivate, coach and train participants to the highest possible level while delivering a memorable experience. For more information contact Erin Brady at bradye@northshoreymca.org. CAY Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:00am

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Ages: 16 years & up Fee: Y Member $95 Community $140 Make your body your machine. Born in the U.S. Navy SEALS, TRX Suspension Training is a revolutionary method of leveraged bodyweight exercise. Safely perform hundreds of exercises that build power, strength, flexibility, balance, mobility and prevent injuries, using a single piece of equipment. With nearly endless modifications that can be made by adjusting body position, resistance can be altered to accommodate beginners through the most advanced exercisers looking for a challenge. CAY Monday 9:00am CAY Wednesday 7:30am, 9:00am, 4:00pm CAY Thursday 9:30am CAY Friday 12:00pm CAY Sunday 10:00am

Silver Strength

Ages: 55 years & up Fee: Y Member $68 Community $99 With the help of a trainer learn the proper form and technique to perform exercises that are specific to building strength, increasing endurance and improving balance and flexibility. CAY Monday 10:00am CAY Saturday 10:00am

Kickboxing With Gloves

Ages: 18 years & up Fee: Y Member $75 Community $112 Personal Trainer Erin Almeida will get you into fighting shape with all the basics! This class combines all aspects of fitness from stamina to strength to power and agility, and will have you sweating from start to finish! We highly recommend all participants purchase their own gloves as our equipment is limited. For more information, please contact Erin at bradye@northshoreymca.org CAY Tuesday 9:30am

Women On Weights

Ages: 18 years & up Fee: Y Member $68 Community $99 This one is just for the ladies! Want to enhance your regular workout routine? Start lifting weights! This program is for adult women who want to learn to utilize the free weight area of our facility in order to maximize the results of their workout. All activities take place in a non-competitive and supportive atmosphere. Your instructor will guide you through safe and effective exercises, instructing you on proper form and technique. Remember: building muscle helps makes you lean and will improve your bone health! For more information contact Michelle at leibenspergerm@northshoreymca.org CAY Tuesday 5:00pm

Aqua Jog & Tone

Ages: 18 years & up Fee: Y Member $40 Community $60 Aqua Jogging is a high-intensity cardio, low impact workout, and is a particularly great cross training option for runners. This class is an excellent way to prevent and gently manage injuries, in addition to improving running form and fitness without subjecting your body to further impact. The class will also incorporate aqua toning for all muscle groups. CAY Monday 6:00pm

100 Mile Club

Fee: Y Member FREE Starting September 1st until October 31st, we challenge all of our members to join the 100 mile club. Swimming, rowing, walking and running are the tools to help accomplish your goal! Tracking sheets will be located on the pool deck. Finish before the 31st and receive a 100 Mile Club water bottle!

lIFElONG lEARNING West African Drum & Dance

Ages: 18 years & up Fee: Y Member FREE Community $10 Treat yourself to a uniquely tremendous experience led by Mamadou Diop of Sénégal. He will lead the way as together you explore your abilities with the powerful rhythms of West Africa, the unique and high energy music of Mamadou Diop sets feet and spirits dancing. Class length is one hour. MID Sunday 11:00am

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ROAD RACES Lace up your running shoes in 2013 for another exciting year of racing! We will be hosting 12 fun and exciting races all across the North Shore that will feature some awesome prizes for everyone who participates! Whether you’re a novice or competitive runner we encourage you to sign up today and be a part of the series! For details on the North Shore Road Race Series go to: www.northshoreymca.org/roadraces Contact barbara berry, Road Race Coordinator at berryb@northshoreymca.org

2013 ROAD RACE SCHEDUlE Poker Run 5mi.

September 28, Rowley

Witch City 5K

October 20, Salem

Reindeer Run 5K

December 7, beverly

The YMCA of the North Shore Road Race Series powered by:

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SWIMMING Swim Fit Ages: Fee:

18 years & up Y Member $45/Month Community $90/Month Member Drop In $15 Community Drop In $20 Get the most out of your swimming workout. Whether you’re trying to stay fit, train for a triathlon, or compete on our Master’s Swim Team, our coaches will provide you with workouts based on your goals. All levels are encouraged to participate. Visit www.ynssharks.net and click on the “Swim Fit” link to see practice schedules for all North Shore YMCA locations. Payments are made via electronic draft. CAY Monday 7:15pm-8:15pm CAY Monday 9:00am-10:30am CAY Wednesday 7:15pm-8:15pm CAY Wednesday 9:00am-10:30am CAY Friday 9:00am-10:30am

Adult beginner Swim lessons

Ages: 17 years & up Fee: Y Member $62 Community $88 Don’t have much practice swimming but want to build your skills? We’ll make improving your swim skills easy for you. This is the place to start for adults who don’t have a lot of prior swimming experience. Participants will become more confident in the water and will learn the fundamentals of swimming and aquatic safety. CAY Tuesday 9:00am CAY Tuesday 5:30pm

Adult Swim Stroke Development

Ages: 17 years & up Fee: Y Member $61 Community $87 Develop basic swim strokes and have the opportunity to try more advanced swim strokes in this class. It is recommended that participants have taken beginner swim lessons before enrolling in stroke development. CAY Tuesday 10:00am CAY Thursday 6:30pm

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GIVING

Did you know...? The Cape Ann YMCA is a charity. We are a non-profit organization focused on community and human services. 100% of your donation goes directly to those in need. Every dollar donated to our Y For All annual campaign is used to support local children, families and individuals through Y programs, membership and camp. Y For All is more than donors and dollars. Our annual campaign is a grassroots effort led by dozens of volunteers and businesses from our communities.

Help the Y make a difference. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never too late to help my community with a gift to the Y For All campaign. Swing by the front desk or visit: www.northshoreymca.org Thank you!

VOlUNTEERISM When you choose to give your time and volunteer at the Y, you are truly changing lives. The affordable programs and services that the Y is able to offer depend on the efforts of our tireless volunteers. From teaching our young participants values such as sportsmanship, compassion and respect for themselves and others, to helping the entire family unit flourish by providing the encouragement and support they need, volunteers are an integral part of our organization. When you become a part of our Y volunteer community, you can choose from over 100 different roles that can truly change a life. Some opportunities are date and time specific, while others are ongoing (see roles listed below). No matter which opportunity appeals to you, know that someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be affected by the choice you make and the time you give. To learn more about volunteer roles, visit www.northshoreymca.org or contact Kim Lations, Y Volunteer Coordinator, at lationsk@northshoreymca.org.

SOCIAl RESPONSIbIlITY GIVING bACK AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO OUR NEIGHbORS VOlUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Member Greeter

Greet arriving members with a smile and help to get their time at the Y off to a great start! In addition to making members feel welcome, responsibilities include handing out towels, distributing and collecting locker keys, and scanning member cards. For more information, please contact Chris Erbland, Membership Director, at erblandc@northshoreymca.org.

After School Mentor

Want to help make a difference in the life of a child? The Cape Ann Y after school program is looking for volunteers to work 1 on 1 with kids and truly make a difference. Help with homework, create crafts or shoot hoops with a child for an hour a week, might not be a lot of time for you but will make a huge difference! Contact brian Flynn for more information.

Front Desk Volunteer

Duties could include greeting guests, answering phones, handing out towels and locker keys.

Swim lesson Helper

Duties could include greeting parents and children, helping younger swimmers with bubbles and getting into the water, assisting instructor with other lesson-related tasks, both in and out of the pool.

Administrative Support

Duties could include mailings, data entry, filing, research, marketing and special projects.

Cape Ann YMCA 71 Middle Street Gloucester, MA 01930

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