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PROGRAM GUIDE

SUNSHINE, BLUE SKY, AND LASTING FUN CAPE ANN YMCA Spring II 2013 Programs April 27 - June 21

MISSION STATEMENT: The YMCA of the North Shore works side by side with our neighbors to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We are the nation’s leading nonprofit and we are committed to strengthening our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. When you join the Y or take part in our programs, you’re not just a member of a facility or a participant in a class; you are part of a cause. The YMCA of the North Shore is committed to education and the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Our Y provides all children, adults and families, regardless of income, with opportunities to develop a healthy spirit, mind and body.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR SPRING II: Healthy Kids Day

Join us at the Y for a great day geared for the youth and families in our community! This national YMCA event is designed to give families the encouragement and resources needed to stay healthy. Community health fair and open activities will be available for the whole family. Saturday, April 27

Theatre Programs

The Y Theatre Company is thrilled to team up with local theatre artist Henry Allen to bring theatre arts programming to the Cape Ann YMCA. Henry is known in Gloucester for his theatre company the North Shore Folklore Theatre Company and productions such as “The Lobsta Crackah Ballet”, and enjoys using the history and folklore of our community to engage and excite young theatre artists. He will be working in collaboration with the YTC to provide classes specializing in stage combat, playwriting, acting, and theatre for young kids.

Jason Moore Soccer Classes

The Cape Ann YMCA is thrilled to start a new partnership with the MSA. Jason Moore is a former New England Revolution professional soccer player who came to live on the North Shore. The MSA Skills program is designed for individuals and small groups to help develop players’ technical skills. Each session is structured to maximize the number of touches players getting, translating to increased comfort and confidence with the ball. If you are looking to take your soccer skills to the next level, this is a program for you!

Tee Ball Leagues

Let’s play ball! Come join the fun in the YMCA T-ball league. Games are played on Saturday morning at the O’Maley Softball Field with a 30 minute practices and 30 minute game starting May 4. Registrations are due April 27. For more information see the parents or coaches handbook located at the front desk. Shirts will be given week two of the league.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Program Information Membership Information

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT School Age Care 6 Arts, Theatre & Dance 6-7 Gymnastics 7-8 Health, Well-Being & Fitness 8-9 Leadership Development / Teens 9 Sports & Recreation 9-10 Swimming 10-13 HEALTHY LIVING Family Time 14 Health, Well-Being & Fitness 15-16 Fitness Orientations 15 Personal Services 15-16 Specialty Fitness Programs 16 Lifelong Learning 16 Road Races 17 Sports & Recreation 17 Swimming 17 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Giving 18 Volunteerism 19

Barbara Berry Member Experience/Road Race Director berryb@northshoreymca.org 978.283.0470 x1719 Dan Coffey Head Lifeguard coffeyd@northshoreymca.org 978.283.0470 x1706 Katy Milne Coffey Youth Services Director coffeyk@northshoreymca.org 978.283.0470 x1714 Rick Doucette Executive Director of Teen and Camp Services doucetter@northshoreymca.org 978.283.0470 x1702 Chris Erbland Membership Director erblandc@northshoreymca.org 978.283.0470 x1708 Tim Flaherty Executive Director flahertyt@northshoreymca.org 978.283.0470 x1701 Brian Flynn School Age/Child Care Director flynnb@northshoreymca.org 978.283.0470 x1704 Nicole Leotsakos Performing Arts Director leotsakosn@northshoreymca.org 978.564.3468 Nikki Klink Marin Ben Beyea Youth & Teen Center Director marinn@northshoreymca.org 978.283.0470 x1703 Steve Panunzio Facilities Director panunzios@northshoreymca.org 978.283.0470 x1707

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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 • Add the classes you want to register for into the cart. • 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.

Spring II 2013

PROGRAM LOCATIONS

• Members Currently Enrolled Friday, April 12 - 7:30am

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

MID: Cape Ann YMCA 67 Middle Street Gloucester, MA 978.283.0470

• All Members Tuesday, April 16 - 7:30am

GTC: Gloucester Teen Center 9 Center Street Gloucester, MA

OSF: O’Maley Middle School 32 Cherry Street Gloucester, MA

• Open To Community Tuesday, April 23 - 7:30am

RTC: Ben Beyea Youth and Teen Center 32 Poole’s Lane, Rockport, MA 978.546.3600

April 27 - June 21

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION 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!

GET STARTED ON THE RIGHT FOOT

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. • 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.

2013 YMCA OF THE NORTH SHORE MEMBERSHIP RATES

2013 LOCAL CAPE ANN YMCA MEMBERSHIP RATES

*Membership **Joiner Fee

Young Adult (18-23) Adult (24+) 1-Adult Family 2-Adult Family with children 2-Adult Family without children Teen Youth

$28/mo $45/mo $57/mo

$33 $77 $77

$84/mo

$99

$81/mo $22/mo $13/mo

$99

Young Adult (19-23) Adult (24+) 1-Adult Family 2-Adult Family with children 2-Adult Family without children Teen Youth

*Membership **Joiner Fee

$31/mo $52/mo $66/mo

$33 $77 $77

$97/mo

$99

$89/mo $24/mo $15/mo

$99

*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 may be split into monthly payments with our convenient draft option 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!

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.

FACILITY HOURS

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

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

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN

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 kid’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, it’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 $15/week Community $20/week Younger children can do theater 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 Mondays 3:30pm-5:30pm

After School Acting Program

Ages: 9-15 years Fee: Y Member $15/week Community $20/week Work with acting coaches in a group setting to sharpen your acting, voice and movement skills. A fun and creative environment for you to work on scene work and with acting partners to practice your theatre craft. All experience levels welcome! CAY Tuesdays 3:30pm-5:30pm

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 Before School Rates

After School Rates

Stage Combat With Cape Ann Cowboy Days

Days Fee

$13.00

$25.00

$24.00

$46.00

$32.00

$66.00

$38.00

$80.00

$45.00

$95.00

Fee

Ages: 10-15 years Fee: Y Member $15/week Community $20/week In this fun and dynamic class, Cape Ann Cowboy will teach young students the discipline and technique of safe stage combat. This class will include lessons in balance & coordination, falling safely, and the basics of stage fights. Class size limited to 8 participants, so sign up today CAY Fridays 3:30pm-5:30pm

Young Playwrights Workshop

Ages: 10-17 years Fee: Y Member $15/week Community $20/week In this exciting and creative workshop, young North Shore writers will immerse themselves in the culture, history and heritage of our beautiful and historic community. Young writers will develop their own original productions based on the folklore of the area, both historic and modern, fanciful and down-to-earth. CAY Thursdays 3:30pm-5:30pm

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN Acting & Voice Private Lessons

Honey Pots/Tots

Strings & Things

Cubs

Ages: All Ages Fee: Varies One 45 Minute Lesson: Y Member $45 Community $70 Four 45 Minute Lesson: Y Member $160 Community $235 Private acting and voice lessons provide personal attention to a young performer. Advance performance techniques, as well as audition and performance confidence. Arrange by appointment, with times and locations catered to participant and instructor schedules. Schedule individual lessons, or register for a four lesson package. Please contact Jasmine Meyers at meyersj@northshoreymca.org for more information.

Ages: 8 years & up Fee: Y Member $57 Community $82 Knitting, crocheting, friendship bracelets and more! This class will teach you all sorts of things that can be made simply with string! All levels of crafters welcome! CAY Monday 4:00pm

GYMNASTICS

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 Tuesday 10:00am (12-24 months) CAY Wednesday 9:00am (Ages 2-3 years)

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

Flips & Fairy Tales

CAPE ANN Y KODIAKS GYMNASTICS Join the fun with the Cape Ann YMCA Gymnastics program! Each level has been formatted to teach recreational gymnastics with a focus on strength, flexibility, coordination and fun! The individual levels will be age and ability focused. Each level includes over 50 skills that will build confidence, endurance and love for the sport of gymnastics. Please feel free to speak with Youth Services Director, Katy Milne Coffey, at 978.283.0470 x 1714 or coffeyk@northshoreymca.org with for more information.

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Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $57 Community $82 Calling all royalty and enchanted folk! The magical world of the gymnastics center invites you to join us weekly for a special sort of gymnastics class! Each class will start with story time to set our daily theme. Our gymnastics skills will play into our daily theme. We welcome costumes, fairy wings and armor! Class length is 45 minutes. CAY Wednesday 11:00am

Teddy Bear Tumblers

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 4:30pm

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 (Ages 3-4) CAY Thursday 3:30pm (Ages 5-6)

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN 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 4:30pm (Ages 8-12) CAY Tuesday 9:00am (Ages 4-6) CAY Wednesday 9:45am (Ages 4-6) CAY Wednesday 3:30pm (Ages 6-8) CAY Wednesday 5:15pm (Ages 5-7, Boys only)

Brown Bears Level 2

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 Tuesday 4:30pm (Ages 8-10) CAY Thursday 4:30pm (Ages 5-7)

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 Monday 3:30pm (Grades 1-3) CAY Wednesday 6:15pm (Grades 3-5)

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

HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESS

Open Gymnastics

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 Saturday 9:00am-9:45am

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

FIT-TASTIC KIDS This program was developed to teach kids ages 8 to 14 how to eat a healthier diet and increase daily physical activity. In this 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 families to be FIT-tastic together. For more information, contact Michelle at leibenspergerm@northshoreymca.org

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Fit Kids 101

Grades: 2-6 Fee: Y Member FREE Community $40 Friends, fun and fitness! Back to basics: playground games, challenges, relay races, obstacle courses and more! Incorporates FIT-tastic Kids healthy choices and ideas to bring home to encourage healthy lifestyle habits for the whole family

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN CAY

Saturday

12:30pm

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

Kids Triathlon Training Program

CAY

Thursdays

Ages: 6-15 years Get your kids more active and help them improve their swimming, biking and running abilities. The Kids Triathlon Training Program teaches all the skills to prepare your child to compete in a triathlon. Including improving their physical fitness, this course will also teach exercise and bike safety to make the experience both fun and safe. Part of a partnership with New England Kids Triathlon and the New England Patriots, this course will prepare you to compete in the New England Kids Triathlon on July 21, 2013. The program runs for 7 weeks beginning the week of May 18. Class meets for one hour. 4:00pm

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT/ TEENS YMCA GLOUCESTER TEEN CENTER

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

Y Teen Leaders Club

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

Y Teens Rebuilding New Orleans

Once again, during April school vacation, more than 40 Cape Ann Teens and their chaperones will be returning to New Orleans to continue assisting the rebuilding efforts left in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina & Rita. We’ll be join by approximately another 60 teens and volunteers from throughout the Y of the North Shore. We strongly believe that through serving others, teens will best learn to grow and develop in to effective leaders for tomorrow. To contribute your

support of an individual teen, or the trip in general, please contact Rick Doucette or Nikki Klink Marin.

Ben Beyea Youth & Teen Center

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

SPORTS & RECREATION Intro To Karate

Ages: 6-10 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

Karate I - Beginner

Ages: 5 years & up 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. CAY Saturday 11:00am (Ages 5-7) CAY Saturday 12:00pm (Ages 8-11)

Karate II

Ages: 5 years & up Fee: Y Member $57 Community $82 The class is a continuation of Level 1. Prerequisite: Yellow belt or higher. CAY Sunday 10:30am (Ages 5-11)

Intermediate Karate

Ages: 8-11 years Fee: Y Member $57 Community $82 This is a continuation of our leveled karate classes. Pre requisite : Orange Belt or higher. CAY Sunday 11:30am

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 3:30pm CAY Thursday 10:00am

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Sports and Splash

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

Tee Ball Leagues

Ages: 3-4 years (Dynomites) 5-7 years (Mites) Fee: Y Member $60 Community $85 Let’s play ball! Come join the fun in the YMCA T-ball league. Games are played on Saturday morning at the O’Maley Softball Field with a 30 minute practices and 30 minute game starting May 4. Registrations are due April 27. For more information see the parents or coaches handbook located at the front desk. Shirts will be given week two of the league. Dynomites play between 8:30am-11:00am on a rotating schedule. Mites will play 11:30am-1:00pm. Optional Indoor Practice: Starting the week of May 5 CAY Ages 3-4 Tuesday 4:30pm Thursday 9:15am CAY Ages 5-7 Monday 4:30pm Family Tee Ball Game: June 22 O’Maley Soft Ball Field Saturday Mornings

Tee Ball Class

Ages: 3-4 & 5-7 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $75 Bring our most popular preschool league indoors during the week. This class encourages parents to play as well! We will focus on batting, throwing, running and catching. Bring your mitt and get ready to play. Class length is 45 minutes. CAY Monday 4:30pm (Ages 5-7) CAY Tuesday 4:30pm (Ages 3-4) CAY Thursday 9:15am (Ages 3-4)

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Thursday Thursday

4:30 (Ages 11-12) 5:30 (Ages 12 & up)

SWIMMING Shrimp, Kipper, Inia

Ages: 6 months-24 months with parent Fee: Y Member $57 Community $82 Shrimp, Kipper and Inia are parent-child classes for children ages 6 months through 24 months. Parents attend class with their child and join in all activities. Class length is 30 minutes. CAY Monday 9:00am CAY Friday 10:00am CAY Saturday 9:00am

Perch

Ages: 24 months-36 months with parent Fee: Y Member $57 Community $82 This is a fun class for those who want to swim with Mom or Dad. Perch helps children develop safe pool behavior, adjust to the water, and learn basic swimming skills. Children will practice blowing bubbles, kicking and paddling using flotation. Class length is 30 minutes. CAY Monday 10:00am CAY Friday 9:00am CAY Saturday 9:30am

Skippers

Ages: 2.9-3 years Fee: Y Member $57 Community $82 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 9:30am CAY Tuesday 10:00am CAY Wednesday 10:00am CAY Friday 9:00am CAY Saturday 10:30am

Pike With Parent Jason Moore Soccer Academy

Ages: 7 years & up Fee: Y Member $130 Community $160 The Cape Ann YMCA is thrilled to start a new partnership with the MSA. Jason Moore is a former New England Revolution professional soccer player who came to live on the North Shore. The MSA Skills program is designed for individuals and small groups to help develop players’ technical skills. Each session is structured to maximize the number of touches players getting, translating to increased comfort and confidence with the ball. If you are looking to take your soccer skills to the next level, this is a program for you! CAY Wednesday 3:30 (Ages 7-8) CAY Wednesday 4:30 (Ages 9-10) CAY Thursday 3:30 (Ages 9-10)

Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $57 Community $82 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 45 minutes. CAY Friday 9:30am CAY Saturday 10:00am

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN

YOUTH SWIMMING SERIES Ages: Fee:

NEW SWIMMING PROGRAM Welcome to our new Series Swim Program! This session, the six North Shore Yâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will launch this new swim lesson structure, designed to streamline your registration process and improve consistency across all swim skill levels. With this new series-based approach, your child will build confidence with clear progression during each session.

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PRESCHOOL SWIMMING SERIES Ages: Fee:

3-5 years Y Member $57

Community $82

Preschool Swimming I

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

Preschool Swimming III

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

6 years & up Y Member $57

Community $82

Youth Swimming I

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

Youth Swimming III

for competent swimmers in all strokes, endurance and technique-based CAY Monday 4:30pm CAY Wednesday 4:30pm CAY Thursday 3:30pm 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 $57 Community $82 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

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN Sports and Splash

SHARKS & LITTLE SHARKS SWIM TEAM

Jump, Dive & Whale!

Ages: 6 years & up Fee: Y Member $57 Community $82 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 Monday 3:30pm

The YMCA of the North Shore Sharks & Little Sharks swim team works to develop the best combination of swimmers and human beings through the strengths of innovative coaching techniques and strategies, supportive parental involvement and integration of our core values – Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Slides and Dives

From ages 4 and up, the Little Sharks and Sharks programs maintain an infrastructure of children, coaches,and parents who create the platforms and opportunities for each and every swimmer to fulfill their goals and their potential as a person, swimmer and team member.

Ages: 5-7 years Fee: Y Member $57 Community $82 Have fun competition while working on swimming skills. Kids won’t realize they are learning to swim because they’ll be playing games, trying new tricks, and learning new moves. Participants must be able to swim the length of the pool without aid to participate. Please bring either goggles or mask to class. CAY Wednesday 3:30pm

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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.

Little Sharks

Ages: 4-7 years Fee: Y Member $85 Community $130 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

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Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons

YNS STORM DIVING TEAM GRADES: 3 & up

FEE: $130 Monthly Draft

Join the YMCA of the North Shore Dive Team. The team practices up to four times a week. Divers should also register in AAU Diving. The team prepares for competitions throughout the year in New England with the year end goals the AAU National Championship and The Bay State Games. Dry land training will be included with Board time. Please note that on weekend practices, gym clothing should be worn over suit for dry land work.

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

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Sharks Bronze Group

Grades: Kindergarten-4 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

Sharks Silver Group

Grades: 5 & 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

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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.

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 5:00pm-8:00pm April 26 May 3, 10, 17, 31

Healthy Kids Day

Ages: All Ages Fee: FREE for all! Join us at the Y for a great day geared for the youth and families in our community! This national YMCA event is designed to give families the encouragement and resources needed to stay healthy. Community health fair and open activities will be available for the whole family. CAY April 27 10:00am-1:00pm

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!

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HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESS FITNESS ORIENTATIONS Start Right Orientation

Ages: 10 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 working with you on 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 Barbara Berry at 978.283.0470 or berryb@northshoreymca.org

PERSONAL SERVICES Stott Pilates® Personal Training

Ages: 16 years & up Fee: See personal training pricing Stott Pilates® trained Haley Allison is offering personal training using the Stott Pilates® techniques of mat work and light equipment. You will have personal instruction on Stott Pilates® basic principles, and you will be taken through a dynamic, full-body workout that focuses on improving flexibility and core strength, with exercises that stretch and tone all muscle groups. Sessions will vary to include, stability balls, arc barrels, flex-bands, toning balls, Pilates circles, and BOSU balance trainers. For more information, please contact Barbara Berry or personal trainer Haley Allison for more information at 978.283.0470 or berryb@northshoreymca.org CAY By appointment

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 Barbara Berry at 978.283.0470 or berryb@northshoreymca.org to schedule an appointment.

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 Barbara Berry at 978.283.0470 or berryb@northshoreymca.org to schedule an appointment. 60-minute sessions: 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.

Small Group Training

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! By appointment. For more information, please contact Barbara Berry at 978.283.0470 or berryb@northshoreymca.org to schedule an appointment. 60-minute sessions: 3 sessions: $55 per person 5 sessions: $83 per person 10 sessions: $160 per person

SPECIALTY FITNESS PROGRAMS Riptide Runners!

60-minute sessions:

30-minute sessions:

1 session: $58

3 sessions: $99

3 sessions: $168

5 sessions: $160

5 sessions: $270

10 sessions: $310

Ages: 18 years & up Fee: FREE Join the club! Learn to run! Build endurance! Learn to run faster! Participate in local races! Be part of a team! Run with cool people!

10 sessions: $520

20 sessions: $600

We plan on Celebrating Fiesta in June….want to find out more?

20 sessions: $1000 30 sessions: $1440

For more information, please contact Barbara Berry at berryb@northshoreymca.org

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IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Couch Potato to Fiesta 5K

Ages: 16 years & up Fee: Y Member $75 Community $115 So you want to run the Fiesta 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 hometown favorite! The Cape Ann YMCA “Couch Potato” Program has over 100 graduates! This is the perfect place for beginners to start. All participants will receive entry to the race and an official “Riptide Runners” racing shirt. CAY Thursday 6:00pm

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. CAY Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:00am

TRXTM Suspension Rope Training

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 9:30am; 5:00pm CAY Wednesday 7:30am; 4:00pm CAY Thursday 9:30am CAY Friday 12:00pm

Silver Strength

Ages: 60 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

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 5:30pm

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

ASHI (American Safety and Health Institute) Training Programs Ages: 16 years & up Fee: Y Member $50 Community $75 Get certified in First Aid, CPR or the use of oxygen. All classes run 10:30am-1:30pm CAY Saturday April 27 Basic First Aid CAY Saturday May 11 CPR/AED CAY Saturday June 1 CPR PRO CAY Saturday June 15 Oxygen Admin.* *Prerequisette: CPR and First Aid Certified

Lifeguarding Certification

Fee: Y Member $275 Community $350 Get certified and become a lifeguard! Certification course includes CPR Pro, Basic First aid, and oxygen certifications. Participants must be able to swim 500 yards, and must be 16 years old by the end of the course. Class length is 5 hours. CAY May 21-June 22; Tues/Thurs. 4:00pm-9:00pm

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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!

SPORTS & RECREATION 18+ Summer Basketball League

Team Fee: $675 Team Rosters due Friday, May 1. Games begin May 21. A minimum of 12 regular season games will be played pending number of registered teams. Single game elimination playoffs and championship games following regular season. Teams will need a minimum of 7 players per team with a max of 12 on the roster. Teams must pay in full by the 23 or will not be placed on the schedule. (Schedule depends on number of teams - 1 game per week) CAY Tuesdays 6:00pm-10:00pm CAY Wednesdays 9:00pm-10:00pm

For details on the North Shore Road Race Series go to: www.northshoreymca.org/roadraces

SWIMMING

Contact Barbara Berry, Road Race Coordinator at berryb@northshoreymca.org

2013 ROAD RACE SCHEDULE Backshore 5mi.

May 10

Father’s Day 5K/10K

June 16

St. Peter’s Fiesta

June 27

Firecracker 4mi.

July 4

Hillies Havoc 4mi.

July 11

Yankee Homecoming 5K August 1 Run The Goose 7K

September 2

Poker Run 5mi.

September 28

Witch City 5K

October 20

Reindeer Run 5K

December 7

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Swim Fit

Ages: 18 years & up Fee: 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 5:30pm CAY Thursday 10:00am

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 6:30pm CAY Thursday 9:00am

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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. It’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!

Meet our local 2013 Y For All Champions and join them in supporting the Y’s mission by visiting www.whataboutyou.org today! You can help “Champion” our cause by making a gift to our 2013 Y For All Annual campaign. 100% of your gift goes to your local Y and provides support to neighbors in need. Thank you for your generosity.

PLANNED GIVING The YMCA has recently launched a new planned giving initiative. Common planned gifts include a gift made through one’s will, life insurance policy, or retirement plan. All gifts benefit our endowment, a permanent fund used to support the Y. Gifts made to the endowment today will help support future generations. All those who make a gift will be invited to join the Triangle Society, our planned giving recognition society. If the Y has left a lasting impression on your life, please call Beth Francis at 978-921-1753 for more information.

FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY GIVING BACK AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO OUR NEIGHBORS

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 someone’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.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Member Greeter

Road Race Series Volunteer

Duties could include set-up, registration, water stop, split timer, finish line, clean up. For more information, please contact Barbara Berry at berryb@northshoreymca.org Backshore 5 Miler - Gloucester, MA Friday, May 10 6:30pm Father’s Day 5K/10K - Rockport, MA Sunday, June 16 9:00am St. Peter’s Fiesta 5K - Gloucester, MA Thursday, June 27 6:30pm Run The Goose 7K - Gloucester, MA Monday, September 2 9:00am Around Cape Ann 25K - Gloucester, MA Monday, September 2 9:00am

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.

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.

Camp Cleanup Volunteer

Duties could include raking, hauling leaves, clearing brush, cleaning out cabins, painting, removal of brush, clearing camp paths, moving picnic tables, sweeping huts, distribution of wood chips, minor repairs. For more information, please contact Rick Doucette at doucetter@northshoreymca.org Camp Spindrift, Gloucester, MA Friday & Saturday, April 26 & 27 9:00am-3:00pm

Cape Ann YMCA 71 Middle Street Gloucester, MA 01930

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