FALL INTO FUN & GROW TOGETHER Fall I Program Session September 6-October 31 IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA
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ARTS, THEATRE & DANCE All About Art
Twinkle Toes With Parent
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $40 Community $55 Each week we will explore a new medium. We’ll paint, draw with pastels, create mixed media, sculpt, decoupage, and let their creativity shine! Class is 30 minutes. IPS Monday 9:30am IPS Thursday 10:00am
Ages: 2-3 years with parent Fee: Y Member $65 Community $90 Explore the joys of moving to music while building coordination and rhythm skills. Class length is 30 minutes. Instructor: Sarah Fader IPS Wednesday 11:30am IPS Thursday 11:30am
Lego Builders
Creative Ballet
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $40 Community $55 Build a new creation based on a weekly model/theme. Team work and building social skills are emphasized as well as developing fine motor skills. Class is 30 minutes. IPS Tuesday 9:30am
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $65 Community $90 Creative ballet develops coordination, rhythm, body control and teaches ballet vocabulary, postures and active listening. Class length is 45 minutes. Instructor: Sarah Fader IPS Monday 1:30pm
Nature Explorers
Storybook Ballet
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $40 Community $55 Identify backyard creatures, explore habitats, discover their differences/likenesses. Create nature crafts. Class is 30 minutes. IPS Wednesday 11:00am
Messy Art!
Ages: 5-9 years Fee: Y Member $55 Community $75 It’s gooey, slimy, slippery and messy! Each week a new project transforming messy materials into a creative art project. Be sure to wear a smock. Class is 45 minutes. IPS Tuesday 3:30 pm
Beading
Ages: 5-9 years Fee: Y Member $55 Community $75 Design and make your own beaded jewelry. New techniques and fun gemstone facts each week. Projects are yours to take home and add to your jewelry collection. Class is 45 minutes. IPS Wednesday 3:30pm
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $65 Community $90 Learn ballet fundamentals while developing dances based on stories told in class. Class length is 45 minutes. Instructor: Sarah Fader IPS Wednesday 12:00pm IPS Thursday 12:00pm
Greek Mythology Dance & Art
Ages: 5-7 years Fee: Y Member $65 Community $90 Read stories about Jason and the Argonauts, Odysseus and his odyssey, and how the Greeks were tricked by that Trojan horse, as well as amazing characters like Mercury, with his winged feet, and Diana, the huntress. Create a work of art inspired by that story, be in a performance using movement and language, drawing, painting, sculpture or collage. Class length is 45 minutes. Instructor: Sarah Fader. IPS Thursday 3:30pm
Dance Jam
Ages: 5-7 years Fee: Y Member $65 Community $90 Continue the study of ballet but also learn choreography from some of your favorite musicals, as well as dances from around the world including Africa and Latin America. Instructor: Sarah Fader. IPS Monday 3:30pm IPS Thursday 2:30pm
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Saturday, September 6- Friday, October 31
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ARTS, THEATRE & DANCE
The YMCA of the North Shore Theatre Company Presents Auditions for:
Willy Wonka Jr. Audition and Performances at: Salem YMCA -Ames Memorial Hall Ages: 6+ Friday, September 12th 5:00-7:00pm Saturday, September 13th 10:00am-1:00pm Callbacks: Sunday, September 14th 2:00-4:00pm Performances Dates: November 21 at 7:00pm November 22 at 5:00pm November 23 at 2:00pm Join our audition workshop: Tuesday, September 9th 5:00-7:00pm. Learn what to expect in an audition and strengthen your audition abilities. A deposit of $35 is due at auditions. The deposit is applied toward your production fee when you accept your role in the play. If you choose not to participate, the fee is non-refundable. Sign up for an audition slot by September 5th and we will waive your deposit! For more information, please contact Nicole Leotsakos at leotsakosn@northshoreymca.org.
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HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESS FIT-tastic Kids Club Ages: Fee:
8-14 years Y Member FREE Community FREE
Learn how to make healthy food choices and find creative ways to be physically active throughout the day, all while having fun with friends! FIT-tastic Kids, a FREE program for Y members and community members, follows a fun, interactive and engaging curriculum that builds the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. Participants receive a free an 8-week youth membership as a part of the program in order to continue their healthy habits in their off-time. Contact Terry Gauthier, Health & Wellness Director, at gauthiert@northshoreymca.org for more information. Register at Y Welcome Center.
After School Program Ages: Fee:
Grades K-5 Varies
The Ipswich YMCA School Age Program is a home away from home. Creative curriculum, sport activity, literacy, science, swimming and art allow for lots of individual choices in an ideal setting. Bus Transportation to the Ipswich YMCA for the after school program is provided from the Winthrop/Doyon schools in Ipswich and the Essex Elementary School. Parents have the option to choose a schedule that best meets their needs. A twoday minimum is required.
School Vacation Care Ages: Fee:
Grades K-5 Y members $45/day Community $55/day
When school is out, the Y is in! Join us for swimming, sports, crafts and exciting themed activities. It’s a great way to spend time with your friends and have fun during vacation! Visit www.northshoreymca.org or contact Nick Fitzgerald, School Age Director, at 978-356-9622 or fitzgeraldn@northshoreymca.org.
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Saturday, September 6- Friday, October 31
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Fit Crew
Ages: Grades 6-8 Fee: FREE Join us at the YMCA afterschool. Bus transportation is available from the Ipswich Middle School to the Ipswich Family YMCA Monday through Thursday at school release. Hop on the bus and enjoy YMCA privileges including swim, gym, sports court, Fitness Center and more. Facility access varies per YMCA schedule. Optional activities include dodgeball, group exercise classes and more. Check the online calendar for daily specifics. Begins Monday, October 6th IPS Monday-Thursday
Hang Time
Grades: 6-10 Fee: Y Member FREE Community $6 Jump on in to Teen nights! Hoop it up in the gym or dive into the pool. Play some dodgeball or hang out because on Saturday nights, from 6:00-9:00pm, the Ipswich YMCA is open for teens only! Teen Hang Time begins Sept. 6. Visit northshoreymca.org for upcoming events or check out Ipswich YMCA Teens on Facebook. IPS Sept. 6 Opening Celebration IPS Oct. 4 Water Polo
Teen Dodgeball League
Ages: Grades 6-8 Fee: Y Member $40 Community: $50 This 6 week league runs Sept. 20-Oct. 25th. A Round Robin tournament with each team playing 2 series a night. Series consists of best of 5 games. Sign up using the registration form found in the Ipswich YMCA lobby. IPS Saturday 6:00-9:00pm
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Saturday, September 6- Friday, October 31
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SPORTS & RECREATION Tennis
Ages: 2-4 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 Forehand, backhand, volley and serve up an ace. Using soft balls and shorter nets, this class is great for beginners and players with experience looking to improve technique. Fun indoor format translates into great outdoor tennis action. IPS Monday 9:30am IPS Tuesday 11:15am
Obstacle Courses
Baseball with Barry
Ages: 6-13 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 Baseball fundamentals with Barry Hopping, experienced baseball coach. Fielding, throwing and hitting for both novice and experienced players. IPS Monday 3:45pm (Ages 6-9) IPS Monday 4:30pm (Ages 10-13)
Archery & Low Ropes
Ages: 2-4 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 A challenging new obstacle course each week. Fun structured play that is guaranteed to work large motor muscle groups and improve coordination. IPS Thursday 10:15 am
Ages: 6-12 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 Master low ropes elements like the Mohawk Walk, Tire Traverse, Fidget Ladder and play some GAGA. Shoot a bow and arrow on our archery range. Loads of outdoor fun and excitement. IPS Tuesday 4:45-5:45pm IPS Saturday 10:00-11:00am
Outdoor Games
Flag Football Prep
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 Old fashioned backyard games that keep you coming back for more. Each week is a different mix of fun games and activities. IPS Monday 10:15am IPS Thursday 11:00 am
Ages: 5-12 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 If you want to take that extra step to become the player you want to be and have some fun doing it, then come join Coach Mat and train to become a beast on the field. IPS Tuesday 3:45pm (Ages 5-8) IPS Thursday 3:45pm (Ages 9-12, Advanced)
T-Ball
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 While the weather is still nice out, let’s hit the baseball diamond. Great drills for throwing, hitting and fielding. IPS Thursday 10:00am
Pre-K Kickball League
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $60 Community $80 Learn to play format will consist of a 30 minute practice then 30 minute games, team shirts will be given. Register by September 2. Late registration will be accepted based on availability. IPS Tuesday 9:30-10:30am
Pre-K Soccer League
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $60 Community $80 Learn to play format will consist of a 30 minute practice then 30 minute games, team shirts will be given. Register by September 5. Late registration will be accepted based on availability. IPS Friday 9:30-10:30am IPS Sunday 10:00-12:00am
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Saturday, September 6- Friday, October 31
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SPORTS & RECREATION Basketball Skills & Drills
Ages: 8-12 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 In a blink of an eye it will be Basketball season. Beat out the competition by getting in shape with Coach Mat. Get back to full speed ball handling, defense, shot production and game level endurance. IPS Thursday 4:45pm
Tennis at the Town Courts
Ages: 5-12 years Fee: Y Member $60 Community $80 Forehand, backhand, volley and serve up an ace. Improve your game on the outdoor tennis courts at the Ipswich High School under the tutelage of John Tracy, USPTA Pro 1. IPS Thursday 2:45pm
Girls Only!!!
Ages: 6-10 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 Come join Coach Catie in a girls only Sports class. Train in the fundamentals of Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball and Softball. IPS Tuesday 4:30-5:15pm
Obscure Sports
Ages: 7-12 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 Come join us for Dodgeball, Handball, GaGa, Capture the Flag, Ultimate Frisbee and Kickball. Not your traditional sports! IPS Monday 5:15pm
Running & Sports Conditioning Club
Ages: 7-12 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 Work on running distance, speed and endurance. Learn some great workouts to increase strength, balance and durability. IPS Wednesday 3:45-4:30pm IPS Saturday 11:15-12:00pm
Parent/Child Gymnastics
Ages: 2-4 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 Tumble into fun with your child as they learn the basics with Coach Missy. IPS Wednesday 9:30-10:00am
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Preschool Gymnastics
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 Join Coach Missy for flips, tumbles and fun. Children will learn n and build on new gymnastics skills every week. IPS Wednesday 10:15-11:00am
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SWIMMING Parent/Child I
Grades: 6-18 months with parent Fee: Y Member $55 Community $80 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. IPS Monday 9:30am IPS Tuesday 3:45pm IPS Thursday 9:30am IPS Saturday 9:00am IPS Sunday 9:30am
Parent/Child II
Grades: 19-36 months with parent Fee: Y Member $55 Community $80 Working one-on-one with a parent using innovative fun drills, toddlers are introduced to submerging, kicking and pulling combinations, floating and swimming without floatation. These pre-swimming essentials set the stage for early independent swimming. IPS Monday 10:15am IPS Tuesday 3:45pm IPS Thursday 10:15am IPS Saturday 9:45am, 10:30am IPS Sunday 9:30am
Preschool Swimming
Ages: Fee:
3-5 years Y Member $72
Community $102
Level I (Beginner): Swimmer’s first introduction to water locomotion using attached flotation. Basic kicking and pulling patterns combined with submersion skills give participants the ability to paddle independently with flotation. Pre-requisite: able to separate from caregiver. IPS Monday 10:15am, 3:45pm IPS Tuesday 10:15am, 4:30pm IPS Wednesday 1:30pm, 3:45pm IPS Thursday 9:30am, 4:00pm IPS Saturday 9:00am, 9:45am IPS Sunday 9:15am Level II (Intermediate): Flotation based introduction to Front Crawl, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke and Breaststroke. Class includes diving skills and opportunities to practice swimming without flotation. Pre-requisite: able to paddle independently with flotation. IPS Monday 10:15am, 3:45pm IPS Tuesday 10:15am, 4:30pm IPS Wednesday 1:30pm, 3:45pm IPS Thursday 10:15am, 4:00pm IPS Saturday 9:00am, 9:45am IPS Sunday 9:15am Level III (Advanced): Develop an increased comfort in deep water, learn rotary breathing and improve stamina for swimming strokes. Class goal is to eliminate flotation completely and swim independently. Pre-requisite: able to swim 15 feet or more without flotation. IPS Monday 9:30am, 4:30pm IPS Tuesday 3:45pm IPS Wednesday 1:30pm, 4:30pm IPS Thursday 10:15am IPS Saturday 9:00am IPS Sunday 9:15am
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Saturday, September 6- Friday, October 31
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SWIMMING Youth Swimming
Ages: Fee:
6 years and up Y Member $72
Kinderswim - Essex School Community $102
Level I (Beginner): Learn to swim 25 yards using our progressive curriculum. Creatively combined floating, submersion, kicking and pulling drills build up to independent swimming without flotation. Pre-requisite: Able to separate from caregiver. IPS Monday 3:45pm IPS Tuesday 4:30pm IPS Wednesday 3:45pm IPS Thursday 4:00pm, 4:45pm IPS Saturday 9:00am IPS Sunday 10:00am Level II (Intermediate): Introduction to the 5 traditional swim strokes: Front Crawl, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke and Breaststroke. Increase stamina, personal water safety and deep water comfort. Pre-requisite: able to swim 25 yards independently. IPS Monday 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Tuesday 3:45pm IPS Wednesday 4:30pm IPS Thursday 4:00pm, 4:45pm IPS Saturday 9:00am IPS Sunday 10:00am Level III (Advanced): Improve endurance, technique and speed for Front Crawl, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke and Breaststroke. Explore advanced skills including Butterfly, snorkeling, turns and the 100 IM. Pre-requisite: able to swim 25 yards of Front Crawl, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke and Breaststroke. IPS Monday 4:30pm IPS Tuesday 3:45pm IPS Wednesday 3:45pm IPS Thursday 4:45pm IPS Saturday 9:45am IPS Sunday 10:00am
Porpoise Club
Ages: 10 years and up Fee: Y Member $72 Community $102 Must be proficient in Youth Swimming III skills. An assortment of all that swimming has to offer, participants will be challenged with improving their skills in the four competitive strokes, advanced water sports and games, lifeguarding and instructing components. There will also be opportunities to volunteer with swim lessons and move toward completing swim instructor and lifeguard certifications. IPS Wednesday 4:30pm IPS Saturday 9:45am
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Ages: Grade K Fee: $11/week, register by month Essex Elementary School students have the option to be picked up after school by the Ipswich YMCA and go to the Y for swim lessons. Parents must pick up children at the Ipswich YMCA pool. Registration is done on a monthly basis with swim registration forms sent home. IPS Wednesday 1:00pm
Swim Specialty Lessons
Ages: 3 years and up (Y Members Only) Private: $32/30 minutes, $110/package of 4 Semi-Privates: $18/30 minutes, $70/package of 4 Group: $12/45 minutes Customize lessons while working with a qualified instructor. Lessons are by appointment only. Financial assistance not available for this program. Please call the Aquatics Office to schedule at 978.356.9622.
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SWIMMING Intro to Swim Team
Ages: 10 and under, 11 and over Fee: Y Member $72 Community $102 Find out what being on the North Shore Sharks swim team is all about. Learn about the competitive aspects of swimming from YNS coaches. 10 and under must complete at least one Youth Level III swim lesson. 11 and over require a swim evaluation. For coach evaluation contact Cheryl Deveaux at deveauxc@northshoreymca.org IPS Saturday 7:00-8:00am 11 and over IPS Saturday 8:00-9:00am 10 and under
Springboard Diving
Grades: 4 and up Fee: Y Member $72 Community $102 Learn the basics of competitive diving. Students will practice approaches, forward and back jumps in straight, pike and tuck body positions as well as forward and back dives. Pre-requisite: must be able to pass the deep water test and do a forward dive from the side of the pool. IPS Tuesday 4:30pm IPS Wednesday 3:45pm (Advanced) IPS Wednesday 4:30pm
Jr. Lifeguarding
Ages: 9 years and up Fee: Members $72 Community $102 Learn what is takes to become a lifeguard. Rescue strokes, rescue equipment and basic rescues will be introduced. Must be able to swim 100 yards to participate. IPS Tuesday 4:30pm IPS Saturday 10:30am
Boy Scout Merit Badges
Ages: 10 years and up Fee: $5-$20 per person, group discounts available Attention Boy Scout and Troop Masters! First Aid, Lifeguarding and Swimming merit badges available. Group and individual fees vary by skill requirements and size of group. Call the Y at 978-356-9622 ext. 1307 for an appointment.
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FAMILY TIME Birthday Parties
Ages: All Ages Fee: Y Member Community 1-15 participants $150 $180 16-30 participants $185 $215 Bring friends and family to a party at the Y. Parties include one hour of activity and one hour of celebration in our lobby party location. Pool, Dance or Gym parties are available. Bring the decorations and food of your choice to make it an unforgettable event. Financial assistance not available for birthday parties.
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Saturday, September 6- Friday, October 31
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HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESS PERSONAL FITNESS Personal Training
First time clients only
Introductory package, 3 one hour sessions: $136 Personal Training gets results! The Ipswich Family YMCA Personal Trainers are certified professionals with education and experience across many disciplines. Your trainer will customize a fitness plan to fit your needs, budget and schedule. You can schedule just a few sessions with a trainer, train several times a week or just check in periodically. To find out more information or sign up for personal services, please contact Terry Gauthier, Health & Wellness Director, at 978.356.9622 x1310 or gauthiert@northshoreymca.org.
Personal Training Ages: Fee:
18 years and up Y Members only 1/1 hour session $50 3/1 hour sessions $144 5/1 hour sessions $230 10/1 hour sessions $440 Visit www.northshoreymca.org for group rates Y Personal Training will help you reach your personal goals in a way that maximizes your time, experience and investment. Our personal trainers have nationally recognized certifications and represent a wide variety of specialties, experience and interests. Best of all, Y Personal Training is an excellent value! Session length is 60 minutes. Financial assistance not available for this program.
Fitness Assessment
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Members only $25 Let one of our certified personal trainers assess your fitness level by testing your ability in the five components of fitness: cardio respiratory endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and body composition. Fee can be applied to a package of personal training sessions. Financial assistance not available for this program.
Body Composition Ages: Fee:
14 years and up Y Member $15 Community $20 Body Composition Testing is a clear measurement of muscle tissue vs. body fat. Knowing your body composition can help you re-evaluate your goals and redefine your fitness needs. Financial assistance not available for this program.
TRX One-on-One
Ages: 16 years and up Fee: 1/30 min Y Member $20 Community $28 5/30 min Y Member $90 Community $130 10/30 min Y Member $170 Community $250 15/30 min Y Member $240 Community $360 Build total body strength, balance, flexibility and core stability with intermediate TRX movements. Financial assistance not available for this program.
TRX Body Blast 30 Ages: Fee:
16 years and up Y Member $38 Community $58 Engage all your muscles with non-stop TRX workout. Build overall strength, balance and flexibility with this total body workout. IPS Mon 6:00am Jane Wed 6:00pm Jane
TRX Core 30 Ages: Fee:
16 years and up Y Member $38 Community $58 Target the core muscles in 30 minutes. All TRX exercises focus on core strength and stability. Previous TRX experience recommended. Required minimum sign up of 3. IPS Wed 10:30am Brenda
TRX Rip Training Ages: Fee:
16 years and up Y Member $38 Community $58 Tighten your core, build rotational strength and boost your metabolism. IPS Fri 9:00 am Patrick
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Saturday, September 6- Friday, October 31
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HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESS Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise Ages: Fee:
All ages $110/hour for a private lesson $60/hour for a semi-private lesson Experience the benefits of aqua therapy for arthritic hip, shoulder and back injuries as well as cardiac rehab and stroke recovery. Financial assistance not available for this program. To schedule an appointment, please contact Merri-Lynn Lathrop, Associate Executive Director, at 978.356.9622 x1306 or lathropm@northshoreymca.org.
SPECIALTY FITNESS PROGRAMS
To find out more information about or register for specialty fitness programs, please contact Terry Gauthier, Health & Wellness Director, at 978.356.9622 x1310 or gauthiert@northshoreymca.org.
New Strong Men & Women
Ages: Fee:
40 years and up Y Member Free Community $80 Feel stronger today! Experience the benefits of strength training to enhance strength, stimulate weight loss and improve overall health including increased bone density as well as a gentle stretch day. IPS Tues Strength 10:00am Thurs Gentle Stretch
Sunday Fitness Challenge Ages: Fee:
18 years and up Y Member Free Community $80 Experience an intense fitness challenge every Sunday with cardio, strength and flexibility. Perfect for those weekend warriors! Class length is 75 minutes. IPS Sunday 9:30am
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Flex & Stretch Yoga For Men & Women
Ages: Fee:
18 years and up Y Member $76 Community $116 This yoga session is for the inflexible who need to stretch and strengthen. Class limit is six to provide personal attention to breath, form and focus. Certified Yoga Instructor: Linda IPS Thursday 11:00am
Circuit Blast Ages: Fee:
18 years and up Y Member $104 Community $136 Build strength, improve cardiovascular endurance and burn calories with this dynamic workout. IPS Tuesday/Thursday 6:00am
Boot Camp Ages: Fee:
18 years and up Y Members $125 Community $175 Feel the boot camp burn with this combination of agility, power and strength exercises. It’s the hard work and discipline of a military-style boot camp with fun and exciting programming designed to get you results. Class length is 60 minutes. Led by certified personal trainer. Held outside weather permitting. 3 Days will be offered Fall II session. IPS Tues/Thurs 9:00am IPS Mon/Wed 5:30am
Spin to Slim
Ages: Fee:
18 years and up Y Member $104 Community $136 Combine fat-blasting sprints and thightrimming climbs to boost your metabolism and burn fat. Body comp measurement included first and last week to measure results. IPS Mon/Fri 11:30am
Ski Conditioning
Ages: Fee:
18 years and up Y Member $104 Community $136 Have an exciting and safe ski season with strength and agility training. Focus on all muscle groups with sports specific training for skiing. IPS Mon/Fri 9:30am
Tai Chi Ages: Fee:
18 years and up Y Member Free Community $136 Condition your body through gentle choreography of graceful movements. Tai Chi improves balance, flexibility, muscle strength, coordination, and breathing. It is low impact and can be adapted to suit many physical needs. Sneakers and comfortable clothing are all you need. IPS Tues 11:30am
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HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESS Tai Chi For Parkinson’s Disease
Couch to 5K Training
Ages: Fee:
16 and up Y Member $76 Ages: 16 years and up Community $116 Fee: Y Member $76 Get on your way to crossing the finish line of Community $116 your very first 5K road race. This program Research indicates that Tai Chi training meets once a week on Sunday mornings. improves balance and functional capacity for Participants will be given a workout to be people with mild to moderate symptoms of completed on your own prior to the next Parkinson’s Disease. Through gentle meeting. Trainers Kristin/Rachel choreography of slow movements Tai Chi IPS Sun 9:45am IPS HS Track improves flexibility, muscle strength, IPS Thurs 4:30 pm IPS Y coordination, and breathing. Instructor Bruce Laing IPS Wed 11:30am
Lifestyle Fitness Challenge (starts 9/29) Ages: Fee:
18 years & up Members $288 Community $350 This 12 week weight loss fitness program includes group personal training twice a week, weight management, body fat testing, as well as lifestyle coaching. Teams of 4-6 compete to post the 1st and 2nd place biggest weight loss and overall winner earns free YMCA membership. Choose from: Tues/Thurs 6:30am Trainer – Brenda Mon/Wed 9:00am Trainer – Brenda Mon/Wed 6:00pm Trainer – Nick M
Commit to Fit For Seniors Ages: Fee:
Seniors Members $288 Community $350 Designed for individuals with limited fitness experience, this 12 week program is an introduction to exercise with a goal of weight loss. IPS Tues/Thurs 9:00am
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SPORTS, RECREATION & SWIMMING Women’s Cardio Soccer
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Members $45 Community $65 Want to work out and play at the same time? Join us for an all women’s soccer clinic for players of all skill levels. Crank up your cardio with a half hour of soccer drills followed by a game. It’s a great full body workout that is social too! IPS Tuesdays 11:15am–12:15pm
Drop-In Adult Volleyball
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Members Free Community $10 Half the gym is reserved for adult pick-up volleyball on Tuesday nights. Player rotations and game format determined by participants. Contact Mat Beaver with questions. beaverm@northshoreymca.org IPS Tuesday 7:30-9:45pm
Women’s Cardio Basketball
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Members $45 Community $65 This all woman’s basketball clinic is for players of all skill levels. Coach Mat runs a series of basketball skills and drills resulting in a great cardio workout. Each session ends with a competitive basketball game. IPS Fridays 10:45-11:45pm
Swim Drop-in
Ages: 18 years and up Drop In Fee: Y Member $5/class Community $8/class Punch Pass Fee: Y Member $20/4 Community $32/4 Learning to lap swim? We’ll put the set together for you and give you pointers on how to turn it into a workout. Low impact and great cardio! IPS Friday 10:00am
Swim Fit Masters Swimming Ages: Fee:
18 years and up Y Member $45/Month Community $90/Month Y Member $15/Drop-in Community $22/Drop-in For swimmers who wish to refine and improve their breaststroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke and want to use swimming for exercise or to participate in our Master’s Swim Team. All levels encouraged to participate. IPS Tues/Thurs/Fri 5:45-7:00am
Adult Basketball League
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Members $99 Community $145 Register your team now for the Fall league. 12 week regular season, plus single elimination playoffs. Season begins September 8th, 2014. Contact Mat Beaver to confirm your team’s spot. beaverm@northshoreymca.org IPS Monday 6:45-9:45pm
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Saturday, September 6- Friday, October 31
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Giving back and providing support to our neighbors
COMMUNITY EDUCATION, VOLUNTEERISM & GIVING Babysitting Certification
SCUBA
Lifeguard Certification
Resume Coaching
Ages: 10 years and up Fee: $60/person Learn skills including how to diaper, feed and keep children safe. Parents are actively looking for babysitters that hold this certification. IPS Monday, Oct 13 10:00am-2:00pm
Ages: 16 years and up Fee: Y Member $310 Community $380 There was a great need in our community last summer for qualified lifeguards. Get your certification now and be ready for summer work. Must be 16 and able to swim 500 yards to participate. IPS Saturdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30am-5:30pm
Lifeguard Recertification
Ages: 16 years and up Fee: Y Member $100 Community $150 Get recertified with PRO CPR, First Aid and Oxygen certifications in this two day course. IPS Friday, November 7, 4:00-7:00 pm AND Saturday, November 8, 10:30-5:00 pm
Certification Courses
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Member $250 Community $250 This NAUI certification course includes classroom work and supervised pool diving time. Bring snorkel, mask and fins, all other equipment is provided. Open swims not included. IPS Fridays starting Sept 26 6:00-9:00pm
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Member Only—FREE! Some resumes get the attention of prospective employers and some don’t. What can you do to make sure your resume will cause the person reading it to want to meet you? Learn how to construct a high impact resume that will set you apart from the other applicants. IPS Tuesdays, Sept 16,23,30
English as a Second Language
Ages: 16 & Up Fee: $100/person For intermediate speakers of English as a second language who wish to improve speaking, reading, writing and listening skills. Includes help with life skills such as job applications. IPS Wednesday 1:00-3:00pm
Ages: 12 years and up Official national certifications through ASHI. Must perform all skills and pass written exam to be certified. IPS CPR (Adult/Infant/Child) $50 Sept 23 at 6:00pm Oct 20 at 6:00pm IPS
Pro CPR Recert $35 Oct 3 at 6:00pm Dec 19 at 6:00pm
IPS
First Aid $50 Sept 18 at 6:00pm Oct 15 at 6:00pm
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Oxygen $50 Sept 30 at 6:00pm
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA FALL I SESSION DATES:
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Saturday, September 6- Friday, October 31
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Giving back and providing support to our neighbors
COMMUNITY EDUCATION, VOLUNTEERISM & GIVING 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 to helping families flourish by providing support they need, volunteers are an integral part of our organization. Become part of our Y volunteer community with over 100 opportunities—some are date and time specific, while others are ongoing. 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 northshoreymca.org or contact Kim Lations, Y Volunteer Coordinator, at lationsk@northshoreymca.org.
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.
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