A FRESH START TO A NEW YOU Winter Program Session January 4 - February 28 IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Nurturing the potential of every child and teen
ARTS, THEATRE & DANCE Crafty Kids
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $45 Community $65 Hands-on art and lots of creativity! Make beaded necklaces, ornaments, sculptures with homemade clay and curious crafts using new and recycled materials. IPS Thursday 9:30am
Kindergarten Prep
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $40 Community $60 Prepare for Kindergarten with developmentally appropriate activities such as writing letters, identifying numbers and using scissors. Make discoveries with science projects and get creative with short stories and related crafts. IPS Tuesday 9:30am
Music Makers
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $40 Community $60 Create rhythms, learn songs, play instruments and make your own music. IPS Wednesday 9:30am
Twinkle Toes With Parent
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 Tuesday 12:00pm IPS Wednesday 12:00pm
Creative Ballet
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
Storybook Ballet
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 Tuesday 12:30pm IPS Wednesday 12:30pm
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Greek & Roman Mythology Dance
Ages: 3-5 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 Tuesday 1:30pm
Dance Jam
Ages: 4-6 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
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Nurturing the potential of every child and teen
ARTS, THEATRE & DANCE
Private Performing Art Lessons
Ages: All Ages Fee: Varies (1) 45 Minute Lesson Y Members $45 Community $70 (4) 45 Minute Lesson Y Members $160 Community $235 Customize your own one-on-one Performing Arts Class and we will match you with one of our many talented instructors. Arranged by appointment, with times and locations catered to participant, options include, but are not limited to, Acting, Dance or Music (Vocal or Piano). Individual lessons or packs of four. Contact Nicole Leotsakos at leotsakosn@northshoreymca.org for more information.
Improv Troupe Grades: 6-8 Fee: Y Member $45 Community $55 Strengthen on your comedic skills through fun and exciting Improv games and activities. Learn how to be spontaneous and perform with your friends on the fly through this brand new Teen class. Taught be local professional Improv actors. IPS Thursdays 2:45-3:45pm
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Nurturing the potential of every child and teen
GYMNASTICS Tiny Tumblers
Ages: 2-3 years with parent Fee: Y Member $45 Community $65 Fun activities that develop motor and listening skills. This introductory class features tumbling, climbing, jumping and so much more. Class length is 30 minutes. IPS Wednesday 9:45am
Gymnastics
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $45 Community $65 Learn age-appropriate gymnastics skills including beam, bar, springboard and tumbling. Build self-confidence and poise. IPS Wednesday 10:15am
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
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HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESS FIT-tastic Kids Club
Ages: 8-14 years Fee: Y Member FREE Community FREE Learn how to make healthy food choices and find creatives 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.
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Nurturing the potential of every child and teen
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Fit Crew
Ages: Grades 6-8 Fee: FREE Bus transportation available from the Ipswich Middle School to the Ipswich Family YMCA Monday through Thursday at school release. Hop on the bus and enjoy your YMCA privileges including swim, gym, sports court, Fitness Center and more. Facility access varies per YMCA schedule. Optional after-school activities include Dodgeball, basketball league, group exercise classes and more.
Hang Time
Grades: 6-10 Fee: Y Member FREE Community $6 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! Visit northshoreymca.org or check out Ipswich YMCA Teens on Facebook for updates on monthly special events. January 4th—Swim in Movie February 1st—Battle of the Bands February 22nd—Amesbury Sports Park (Night Tubing)
Improv Troupe
Grades: 6-8 Fee: Y Member $45 Community $55 Strengthen on your comedic skills through fun and exciting Improv games and activities. Learn how to be spontaneous and perform with your friends on the fly through this brand new Teen class. Taught be local professional Improv actors. IPS Thursdays 2:45-3:45pm
Sky Zone
Fee: $25 Bounce around a giant room where the floors and walls are literally made of trampolines! Join us as we go to the Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park in Everett for an awesome night of jumping and flying. February 19 6:00-9:00pm
Battle of the Bands
Grades: 6-10 Fee: $6 admission Love to go to concerts and hear great music? Join us February1st and rock out with Middle and High School bands as they put on a show. If you have a band and wish to participate contact Nick Fitzgerald, Teen Director, at fitzgeraldn@northshoreymca.org or 978.479.4969 for more information. February 1 7:00-9:00pm
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
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SPORTS & RECREATION Obstacle Course Games
Flag Football Prep
Sports Mania
Preschool Basketball League
Ages: 2-3 years with parent Fee: Y Member $45 Community $65 Old fashioned physical education class games and obstacle courses galore. These large motor activities develop muscle and coordination. IPS Tuesday 10:15am
Ages: 2-5 Fee: Y Member $45 Community $65 Old fashioned physical education class games and obstacle courses galore. These large motor activities develop muscle and coordination. IPS Monday 9:30am (Ages 3-5) Monday 10:15am (Ages 2-3 with parent)
Backyard Games
Ages: Grades K-5 Fee: Y Member $45 Community $65 Old fashioned physical education class games and obstacle courses galore. These large motor activities develop muscle and coordination. IPS Thursday 10:15am Sunday 9:15am
Indoor Soccer
Ages: Grades K-6 Fee: Y Member $45 Community $65 Soccer season doesn’t have to be over! Work on soccer drills and games that develop fine motor skills. Stay warm and prep for next season. IPS Monday 3:30pm (Grades K-2) IPS Monday 4:15pm (Grades 3-6)
T-Ball
Ages: 3-5 Fee: Y Member $45 Community $65 Throwing, fielding, and hitting off a tee. All ability levels welcome. IPS Tuesday 9:30am
Baseball with Barry
Ages: Grades K-5 Fee: Y Member $45 Community $65 Baseball fundamentals with Barry Hopping, experienced baseball coach. Fielding, throwing and hitting for both novice and experienced players. Whiffle ball games. IPS Tuesday 3:45pm (Grades K-2) IPS Tuesday 4:30pm (Grades 3-5)
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Ages: Grades 1-5 Fee: Y Member $45 Community $65 Pull flags, run routes, throw the football and juke out defenders. Fine tune your game for next season. Coach Mat is a flag football ref with a decade of playing experience. IPS Thursday 3:45-4:30pm
Ages: 3-5 Fee: Y Member $52 Community $77 Learn to play format will consist of a 20 minute practice then 30 minute games. Complete with coaches and team shirts. Register by December 22. Late registration will be accepted based on availability. IPS Friday 9:30-11:30am IPS Sunday 10:00am-Noon
Basketball Clinic
Ages: Grades K-6 Fee: Y Member $45 Community $65 Fine tune basketball skills to gain a competitive edge over the competition. Intermediate to advanced players only. IPS Thursday 4:30-5:15pm (Grades K-2) IPS Thursday 5:15-6:00pm (Grades 3-6)
Girls Volleyball Clinic
Ages: Grades 6-10 Fee: Y Member $45 Community $65 Indoor girls volleyball clinic offered right after school on Thursdays. Focus is on individual skill development through drill work followed by playing time. IPS Thursdays 2:30-3:30pm
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Nurturing the potential of every child and teen
SWIMMING Parent/Child I
Grades: 6-18 months with parent Fee: Y Member $50 Community $75 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 $50 Community $75 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 preswimming essentials set the stage for early independent swimming. IPS Monday 10:15am IPS Tuesday 3:45pm IPS Thursday 9:30am IPS Saturday 9:45am IPS Sunday 9:30am
Preschool Swimming
Ages: Fee:
3-5 years Y Member $70
Community $100
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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SWIMMING Youth Swimming
Ages: Fee:
6 years and up Y Member $70
Kinderswim - Essex School Community $100
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 $70 Community $100 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.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Nurturing the potential of every child and teen
SWIMMING Intro to Swim Team
Grades: 1 and up Fee: Y Member $70 Community $100 Find out what being on the North Shore Sharks swim team is all about. Learn about the competitive aspects of swimming from YNS coaches. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards. IPS Saturday 7:00-8:00am Grades 5 and up IPS Saturday 8:00-9:00am Grades 1-4
Jr. Lifeguarding
Ages: 11 years and up Fee: Members $68 Community $98 Learn what it takes to become a lifeguard. Rescue strokes, rescue equipment and basic rescues will be introduced. Participant must be able to swim 100 yards. IPS Monday 4:30pm IPS Saturday 10:30am
Boy Scout Merit Badges
Ages: 10 years and up Fee: $5-$18 per person, group discounts available Attention Boy Scout and Troop Masters! Lifeguarding and Swimming merit badges available. Call the Y at 978-356-9622 ext. 1307 for an appointment.
Springboard Diving
Grades: 4 and up Fee: Y Member $70 Community $100 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 4:30pm
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HEALTHY LIVING
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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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HEALTHY LIVING
Improving the community’s health and well-being
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.
Heart Rate Analysis
Ages: 18 years & up Fee: Y Members only $40 Do you want to strengthen your cardio-respiratory system? Using a heart rate monitor is the most effective way to ensure that you are exercising at the right intensity and avoid weight loss plateaus, fatigue and injury.
Healthy Heart Jump Start
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.
Ages: 16 years & up Fee: Y Member $168 Check in with a Fitness Trainer once a week for six 45 min sessions. Get guidance in creating healthy food choices and an appropriate Fitness routine. Let us help you tackle one day at a time for a healthier New Year. Register at the Front Desk and a Fitness Trainer will contact you.
Fitness Assessment
Personal Training
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.
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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.
TRX One-on-One Ages: Fee:
16 years and up 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 Small Group Training Ages: Fee:
16 years and up 1/30 min session Y Member $15 Community $20 Find motivation with friends! Build total body strength, balance, flexibility and core stability with intermediate TRX movements. Financial assistance not available for this program.
Intro to TRX
Ages: 16 years and up Fee: Y Member—Free! Our introductory TRX program is designed for people with no prior experience using TRX as part of their workout routine. You’ll learn the basics regarding proper use of the TRX as well as common exercises. By the end of the 4 weeks, you will be able to utilize the TRX as part of your normal workout routines as well as confidently participate in small-group TRX programs. IPS Monday 5:30pm IPS Wednesday 7:30pm IPS Sunday 9:30am January 4-31 and February 1-28
HEALTHY LIVING
Improving the community’s health and well-being
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.
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. Class length is 60 minutes. IPS Tues/Thurs 10:00am
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
Boot Camp Ages: Fee:
18 years and up Y Members $125 Ages: 18 years and up Community $175 (2 days/week) Fee: Y Member $76 Y Members $144 Community $116 Community $180 (3 days/week) This yoga session is for the inflexible who Feel the boot camp burn with this need to stretch and strengthen. Class limit is combination of agility, power and strength six to provide personal attention to breath, exercises. It’s the hard work and discipline of form and focus. Certified Yoga Instructor: a military-style boot camp with fun and Linda exciting programming designed to get you IPS Thursday 11:00am results. Class length is 60 minutes. Led by personal trainers.Meets 2 or 3x per Learn to Run – Treadmill certified week. Held outside weather permitting. IPS Tue/Thu 9:00am Running Class Emilie Dolaher Ages: 16 years & up IPS Mon/Wed/Fri 5:30am Fee: Members $76 Kortnee Curcuru Community $116 Learn to love the treadmill in this running class designed to improve endurance and Lifestyle Fitness speed no matter what your running level. Each session will be specifically designed to Challenge Ages: 18 years & up focus on intervals, speed work, and hills. Fee: Members $288 Trainer Kristin. Community $350 IPS Saturday 8:00am This 12 week weight loss fitness program includes group personal training twice a Fit Over 40 week, weight management, body fat testing, Ages: 40 years and up as well as lifestyle coaching. Teams of 4-6 Fee: Y Member $104 compete to post the biggest weight loss and Community $136 earn team shirts. Overall winner earns free Build strength, improve cardiovascular YMCA membership. Choose from: endurance and burn calories with Mon/Wed 6:30am cardiovascular and strength exercise. Trainer – Kortnee Participants will be challenged while keeping Tues/Thurs 6:30am individual goals and limitations in mind. Trainer – Brenda IPS Tuesday/Thursday Mon/Wed 9:00am 6:00am Trainer – Brenda Mon/Wed 6:00pm Trainer – Nick M.
HEALTHY LIVING
Improving the community’s health and well-being
SPORTS, RECREATION & SWIMMING Adult Volleyball League
Age: 18 years and up Fee: Y Member $67 Community $92 Competitive 4v4 play. Volleyball League runs January 2-March 13, 2014. Register by December 23, 12 team limit. IPS Thursday 7:00pm-10:00pm
Co-ed Recreational Volleyball
Age: 18 years and up Fee: Y Member Free Community $15 Come join us for a few bumps, sets, and spikes and make some new friends. Two courts open for round-robin play for beginner and intermediate level players. IPS Tuesday 7:30pm-10:00pm
Cardio Basketball Clinic
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Members $40 Community $60 Do you want to work out and play at the same time? Come join us for an all women’s basketball clinic for players of all skill levels. Crank up your cardio with a half hour of basketball skills and drills followed by a full court basketball game. It’s a great full body workout that is social too! IPS Tuesdays 11:30am–12:30 pm
Swim Drop-in Ages: Drop In Fee:
18 years and up Y Member $5/class Community $8/class Punch Pass Fee: Y Member $20/4 Community $32/4 Coached lap swimming workout for beginner and intermediate levels. 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 This class is 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
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Giving back and providing support to our neighbors
COMMUNITY EDUCATION, VOLUNTEERISM & GIVING Babysitting Certification
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 December 28 9:00am-1:00pm January 20 9:00-1:00pm
Lifeguard Certification
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.
Ages: 16 years and up Fee: Y Member $300 Community $330 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, January 11, 18, 25 and February 1 10:30am-5:30pm -ORFebruary Vacation Week (Feb 17-21) 9am-3pm daily
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.
Lifeguard Recertification
Administrative Support
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 January 3, 4:00-7:00 pm Saturday January 4, 10:30-5:00 pm
Certification Courses Ages: IPS
12 years and up CPR (Adult/Infant/Child) $50 January 7, 6:00pm February 13, 6:00pm
IPS
First Aid $50 January 16, 6:00pm February 4, 6:00pm
IPS
Oxygen $50 January 23, 6:00pm
SCUBA
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 January 31 6:00-9:00pm
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Swim Lesson Helper
Duties could include mailings, data entry, filing, research, marketing and special projects.