REVITALIZE, RENEW Spring I Program Session March 2 - April 26 IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA
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Super Science
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $40 Community $55 Your little scientist will predict, observe, and discover the exciting world of science and nature through hands-on experiments in chemistry, gardening, collect specimens during nature walks, and question the laws of physics. Class is 30 minutes long. IPS Monday 9:30 am Ages 3-5 IPS Thursday 9:30 am Ages 3-5 IPS Wednesday 4:30pm Ages 5-8
Lego Builders
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 Wednesday 11:00am Ages 3-5 IPS Thursday 4:30 pm Ages 5-8
Art FUN!
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $40 Community $55 Hands-on art and lots of creativity! Kids will make beaded necklaces, ornaments, sculptures with homemade clay, and crafts using recycled materials. Class is 30 minutes long. IPS Tuesday 9:30 am Ages 3-5
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 Wednesday 11:30am
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 Wednesday 12:00pm
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
Ballroom Dancing
Ages: 7-10 years Fee: Y Member $65 Community $90 Learn the basic steps of several different social dances, including the waltz, the fox trot, and the cha cha cha. Some Latin dances will also be introduced, such as samba, merengue, and salsa. Come have fun and learn a new skill—with music! Instructor: Sarah Fader. IPS Thursday 3:30pm
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Art Fun + Preschool Swim Ages: Fee: IPS
3-5 Y Member $107 Tuesday
Community $152 9:30 + 10:15am
Gymnastics + Lego Builders Ages: Fee: IPS
3-5 Y Member $85 Community $120 Wednesday 10:15 + 11:00am
Super Science + Preschool Swim Ages: Fee: IPS
3-5 Y Member $107 Community $152 Thursday 9:30 + 10:15am
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA SPRING I SESSION DATES: Monday, March 2ndSunday, April 26th
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 8-week youth membership as 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
Looking for something fun and engaging for your kids to do after school? The Ipswich YMCA's School Age Program makes it easy! We provide bus transportation from Winthrop, Doyon and Essex Elementary. Once at the Y, jump into enrichment activities like Swim Lessons, Sport Clinics, Ropes Course, Gaga, Science experiments, Art projects and more, all included.
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 Catie Doherty, School Age Site Coordinator, at 978-479-4969 or dohertyc@northshoreymca.org
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA SPRING I SESSION DATES: Monday, March 2ndSunday, April 26th
Fit Crew
Ages: Grades 6-8 Fee: FREE Free transportation to the Ipswich YMCA form the Ipswich Middle School. This FREE program is available Monday through Thursday during the school year and students do not need to be Members of the YMCA to attend. Return the Release of Liability form and jump on the bus. Once at the Y take advantage of a wide variety of facility options with your friends. YMCA schedules very daily. Check out the teen calendar on the Ipswich Teen Page at www.northshoreymca.org. IPS Monday-Thursday Mon Tues Wed Thursday
Dodgeball Volleyball Ultimate Frisbee Water Volleyball
Hang Time
Grades: 5-10 Fee: Y Member FREE Community $7 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! Check out Ipswich YMCA Teens on Facebook for details on special events.
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA SPRING I SESSION DATES: Monday, March 2ndSunday, April 26th
Parent & Child Gymnastics
Ages: 2-4 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 Tumble into fun with your child as they learn the basics of gymnastics with Coach Missy. Great motor muscle activities to improve overall balance and strength. IPS Wednesday 9:45am Parent/Child Ages 2-4
Preschool Gymnastics
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 Join Coach Missy for flips, tumbles and fun. Build on new gymnastics skills every week, improving overall motor muscle strength and balance. IPS Wednesday 10:15am
Tennis
Ages: 3-5 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 11:45am
Pre-K Floor Hockey League
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $60 Community $80 Learn to play format consists of 30 minute practices followed by 30 minute games. Team shirts are a part of the fun so register by February 28th. Late registrations accepted based on availability, shirts not guaranteed. IPS Tuesday 10:45am
Baseball with Barry
Ages: 6-12 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 Experienced baseball Coach Barry teaches fielding, throwing and hitting for both novice and experienced players. Unique and varied drill work improves overall performance. End every class with a competitive ball game. IPS Monday 3:45pm Ages 6-8 IPS Monday 4:30pm Ages 9-12
Dodgeball
Ages: 6-11 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 A different Dodgeball game each week run by 3-time Defending Dodgeball Champ Mat Beaver. Dodge, duck, and dive into fun! IPS Fridays 3:45pm
Obstacle Courses
Ages: 2-5 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 Monday 9:30am Parent/Child Ages 2-4 IPS Monday 10:15am Ages 3-5
In Motion
Ages: 2-5 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 Coach Mat will have your child running, jumping and playing. Stay in motion with games like Messy Back Yard, Tag variations, Capture the Flag and age appropriate dodgeball. IPS Thursday 9:45am Parent/Child Ages 2-4 IPS Thursday 10:15am Ages 3-5
Pre-K Kickball League
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $60 Community $80 Learn to play format consists of 30 minute practices followed by 30 minute games. Team shirts are a part of the fun so register by February 28. Late registrations accepted based on availability, shirts not guaranteed. IPS Friday 9:30am IPS Sunday 10:00am
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA SPRING I SESSION DATES: Monday, March 2ndSunday, April 26th
The Y Indoor Ninja Warrior
Ages: 6-10 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 Swing, climb and run while training to be the next Y Ninja Warrior! Learn the obstacles first, then compete in obstacle relay races. A great mental and physical challenge. IPS Thursdays 3:45pm
Spring Soccer Prep
Ages 6-10 Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 Get conditioned for the upcoming soccer season by training in footwork, ball skills and goalkeeping. A scrimmage with coached feedback is included at the end of each class. Plan to play outside If the weather is nice! IPS Wednesdays 3:45pm
Tennis with a Pro
Ages: 5-12 years Fee: Y Member $60 Community $80 Forehand, backhand, volley and serve up an ace. Improve your game indoors at the Ipswich YMCA under the tutelage of John Tracy, USPTA Pro 1. IPS Thursday 2:45pm
Floor Hockey League
Ages: 5-8 years Fee: Y Member $60 Community $80 All equipment provided for non-stop floor hockey action. A 5 minute warm up is followed by 40 minute game play. Calling all Bruins fans! IPS Tuesday 3:45pm
Indoor Flag Football League
Ages: 5-9 years Fee: Y Member $60 Community $80 The fun starts early at the Ipswich YMCA. Flag Football takes over the gym this spring. Game strategy, skill work and coached playing time geared to enhance your game in time for the spring season. IPS Sundays 11:15am Ages 5-6 IPS Sundays 12:00pm Ages 7-9
Competitive Basketball League
Grades: 3-4 INVITATION ONLY Grades: 5-7 INVITATION ONLY Fee: Y Member $60 Community $80 A truly competitive league, you must make the team to play. Be invited by Coach Mat based on Youth League play, or ask for your individual evaluation and tryout. League is 6 weeks, no team practices, only game play on Friday nights. IPS Thursdays 5:00 or 6:00pm game Grades 3-4 IPS Fridays 5:00 or 6:00pm game Grades 5-7
Family Conditioning & Training
Ages: Families up to 6 participants Fee: Y Member $99 Community $145 Prep for spring and the great outdoors together. Workout as a family with Coach Mat and create unique family memories centered around a healthy lifestyle that is FUN. IPS Monday 5:15pm
Family Sports
Ages: Families up to 6 participants Fee: Y Member $99 Community $145 The first half of the class is drill work that will get your heart pumping. Then it’s an all out game (soccer, floor hockey, basketball, capture the flag, dodgeball, kickball) for the whole family. Show your family colors and challenge the neighbors! IPS Tuesday 5:00pm
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 9:30am 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 $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, 4:30pm IPS Tuesday 10:15am, 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Wednesday 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Thursday 9:30am, 4:00pm, 4:45pm 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, 4:30pm IPS Tuesday 10:15am, 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Wednesday 1:30pm, 3:45pm , 4:30pm IPS Thursday 10:15am, 4:00pm, 4:45pm 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, 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Tuesday 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Wednesday 1:30pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Thursday 10:15am, 4:00pm, 4:45pm IPS Saturday 9:00am IPS Sunday 9:15am
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA SPRING I SESSION DATES: Monday, March 2ndSunday, April 26th
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, 4:30pm IPS Tuesday 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Wednesday 3:45pm, 4:30pm 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, 4:30pm IPS Wednesday 3:45pm, 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 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Tuesday 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Wednesday 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Thursday 4:00pm, 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
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.
Sharks Bronze Group
Ages: 9 and under Fee: Y Member $72 Community $102 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. Class length is 45 minutes. For coach evaluation, contact Tim Corcoran at corcorant@northshoreymca.org IPS Monday 4:30-5:15pm IPS Friday 4:30-5:15pm
Sharks Silver Group
Springboard Diving
Grades: 4 and up Fee: Y Member $72 Community $102 Learn the basics of competitive diving. Students practice approach, forward and reverse pencil dives, pike, tuck, 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 4:30 pm (Inter/Adv)
Under Water Scavenger Hunt
Ages: 6 and up Fee: Y Member $72 Community $102 Ages: 10 and over Become explorers and search for clues that lead you to new Fee: Y Member $72 Community $102 destinations and activities. Games that improve on swimming skills Sharks Silver Group is designed for swimmers who are looking to with a scavenger hunt theme, snorkeling, diving and more. Must be expand on stroke technique learned in the Bronze Group, with a able to swim the length of the pool to participate. focus on the butterfly and breaststroke techniques. Swim in a formal IPS Monday 3:$5pm class with peers, but without committing to a year round swim team. IPS Thursdays 4:45pm The focus is on stroke mechanics, starts, turns and aerobic conditioning. Class length 45 minutes. For coach evaluation, contact Jr. Lifeguarding Tim Corcoran at corcorant@northshoreymca.org IPS Thursday 3:15-4:00pm Ages: 9 years and up IPS Saturday 11:30am-12:15pm 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 3:45pm IPS Saturday 10:30am
Stroke Work Clinic
Ages: 9 years and up Fee: Y Member $72 Community $102 Tell us what you want to work on and we will adapt the class to your needs. Perfect your flip turns, open turns, dive, starts, breakouts and/or finishes. Build endurance and fine tune stroke work. Participants must be able to swim the length of the pool. IPS Tuesday 4:30pm IPS Wednesday 3:45pm
Boy Scout Merit Badges
Ages: 10 years and up Fee: $5-$25 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. 1313 for an appointment.
Birthday Parties
Ages: All Ages Fee: Y Member Community 1-15 participants $200 $250 16-30 participants $300 $350 Looking for a fun, stress-free party for your child’s birthday? Let the Y host your next party! Enjoy a variety of party options for kids with all interests and abilities—from swim or specialty sports to themed parties
Our qualified YMCA staff encourage fun, imaginative play in a safe environment
The birthday boy or girl receives a special YMCA present
All guests receive a FREE family day pass to enjoy everything the Y has to offer
Parties include one hour of activity and 45 minutes of celebration in our party room. Bring the decorations and food of your choice to make it an unforgettable event. Financial assistance not available for birthday parties.
Family Sports
Ages: Families up to 6 participants Fee: Y Member $99 Community $145 The first half of the class is drill work that will get your heart pumping. Then it’s an all out game (soccer, floor hockey, basketball, capture the flag, dodgeball, kickball) for the whole family. Show your family colors and challenge the neighbors! IPS Tuesday 5:00pm
Family Conditioning & Training
Ages: Families up to 6 participants Fee: Y Member $99 Community $145 Prep for spring and the great outdoors together. Workout as a family with Coach Mat and create unique family memories centered around a healthy lifestyle that is FUN. IPS Monday 5:15pm
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA SPRING I SESSION DATES: Monday, March 2ndSunday, April 26th
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.
Fitness Assessment
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Members only $30 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.
Ages: 16 years and up Fee: FREE Discover how to safely and effectively use the TRX Suspension System for a full body workout. Workshops are one hour long and led by a certified personal trainer. IPS Sat Mar 7th 9:00am or Sat Apr 4th 9:00am
Personal Training Ages: Fee:
Body Composition Ages: Fee:
14 years and up Y Member $15 Community $23 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.
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.
Free TRX Workshop
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.
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
TRX Body Blast 30 Ages: Fee:
Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise
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 Ashley Osburn, at 978.356.9622 x1307 or osburna@northshoreymca.org.
16 years and up Y Member $40 Community $62 Engage all your muscles in this nonstop TRX workout. Build overall strength, balance and flexibility with this total body workout. IPS Mon 6:00am Jane Mon 6:30am Jane Wed 6:00pm Jane Sat 7:30am Jane
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IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA SPRING I SESSION DATES: Monday, March 2ndSunday, April 26th
SPECIALTY FITNESS PROGRAMS
Dynamic Strength & Conditioning:
Ages: Fee:
18 years and up Y Member $112 Community $144 Build strength, improve cardiovascular endurance and burn calories with this dynamic workout. IPS Tuesday/Thursday 6:00am
18 years & up Y member $85 Community $120 Mix up your routine. This total body strength and cardio workout uses stability balls, bosu trainers, weights and overall strength & conditioning exercises. Class Strong Men & Women meets for 60 minutes in the Aerobics studio. Boot Camp Ages: 40 years and up Taught by Certified Personal Trainer: Wendy Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Member Free Cohen. Fee: Y Members $133/3 Day $156 Community $85 IPS Wednesday 11:30am Community $183/3 Day $192 Feel stronger today! Experience the benefits Feel the boot camp burn with this of strength training to enhance strength, combination of agility, power and strength Kathy G Tread Tabata stimulate weight loss and improve overall exercises. It’s the hard work and discipline of health including increased bone density as Ages: 18 years and up a military-style boot camp with fun and well as a gentle stretch day. Fee: Y Member $85 exciting programming designed to get you IPS Tue/Thurs 10:00am Community: $ 120 results. Class length is 60 minutes. Led by Tabata Circuit incorporates high intensity certified personal trainer. Held outside interval training with a rest period shorter weather permitting. Y Members may take the work period. This class is for both the Monday 5:45am Cardio Sculpt free for a Sunday Fitness Challenge than athletes and the average exerciser. A 3rd day option. Ages: 18 years and up combination of treadmill and body weight IPS Tues/Thurs 9:00am Emilie Fee: Y Member Free exercise makes for a more efficient, effective IPS Mon/Wed/Fri 5:35am Community $85 workout. Class length is 60 min. and meets Experience an intense fitness challenge every in the Fitness Room. Taught by Certified Sunday with cardio, strength and flexibility. Tai Chi Personal Trainer: Kristin Comprosky. Perfect for those weekend warriors! Class IPS Sunday 9:30am Ages: 18 years and up length is 75 minutes. Fee: Y Member Free IPS Sunday 9:30am Community $136 Adult Self Defense Condition your body through gentle Ages: 16 years and up Team Triathlon choreography of graceful movements. Tai Fees: Y Member $85 Chi improves balance, flexibility, muscle Ages: 12 and Up Community: $120 strength, coordination, and breathing. It is Fees: Y Member $30/Team Learn how to overpower and overcome an low impact and can be adapted to suit many Community $45/Team opponent that is bigger and stronger than physical needs. Sneakers and comfortable This mini indoor Triathlon event consists of you! Enhance your personal safety by clothing are all you need. Intermediate Level 1/4 mile pool swim, 6 miles on M3 cycle becoming more aware of your surroundings IPS Tuesday 11:30am bikes and a 2.5 mile run on the treadmill. to prevent and reduce personal risk. IPS Sunday, March 1st IPS Monday 11:30am 1st Wave starts at 11:00am Lifestyle Fitness 2nd Wave starts at 11:30am 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.
Flex & Stretch Yoga For Men & Women Ages: Fee:
18 years and up Y Member $85 Community $120 Yoga 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
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Circuit Blast
Get Ready for Gorilla 5K training: Ages: Fees:
16 years and up Y member $112 Community: $144 A perfect way to train for beginner to intermediate level runners. Meets weekly in the Ipswich Lobby area for outdoor training. Instructors: Lindsey & Kristin. BONUS! Class fee includes Chase the Gorilla Down Argilla race registration. IPS Wednesday 9:00am IPS Saturday 10:00am
Challenge (3/30—6/19) Ages: Fee:
18 years & up Members $299 Community $360 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: IPS Tues/Thurs 6:30am Brenda IPS Mon/Wed 9:00am Brenda IPS Mon/Wed 6:00pm Brenda
Women’s Cardio Basketball
Family Sports
Women’s Cardio Soccer
Aqua Boot Camp
Adult Cardio Volleyball
Swim Fit Masters Swimming
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Members $50 Community $70 Want to work out and play at the same time? 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 drills followed by a game. It’s a great full body workout that is social too. IPS Tuesdays 9:30-10:30am
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Members $50 Community $70 Remember when playing was your workout? Join us for soccer drills followed by soccer game play. Designed to accommodate all skill levels. this is a fun and social workout. IPS Thursdays 10:30-11:30am
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Members $50 Community $70 Work up a sweat while playing your favorite game. 30 minutes of conditioning and skill drills followed by 45 minutes of Volleyball play. All skill levels welcome. IPS Fridays 10:45-12:00pm
Drop-In Adult Volleyball
Ages: Families up to 6 participants Fee: Y Member $99 Community $145 The first half of the class is drill work that will get your heart pumping. Then it’s an all out game (soccer, floor hockey, basketball, capture the flag, dodgeball, kickball) for the whole family. Show your family colors and challenge the neighbors! IPS Tuesday 5:00pm
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Member $45 Community $65 Popular high intensity workout circuit that combines on deck muscle conditioning with lap swimming, water jogging and treading water. Boot camp feel workout designed for amazing toning and cardio results. Must be able to swim 25 yards to participate. IPS Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am
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18 years and up Y Member $45/Month Community $90/Month Y Member $15/Drop-in Community $22/Drop-in For swimmers of all levels looking for a coached workout. Refine and improve your strokes under the watchful eye of an experienced coach. Swim for exercise or to compete in our Master’s Swim Team. All levels encouraged to participate. IPS Tues/Thurs/Fri 5:45-7:00am
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Members Free Community $15 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 at beaverm@northshoreymca.org IPS Tuesday 7:30-9:45pm
Family Conditioning & Training Ages: Families up to 6 participants Fee: Y Member $99 Community $145 Prep for spring and the great outdoors together. Workout as a family with Coach Mat and create unique family memories centered around a healthy lifestyle that is FUN. IPS Monday 5:15pm
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA SPRING I SESSION DATES: Monday, March 2ndSunday, April 26th
Babysitting Certification
SCUBA
Lifeguard Certification
VOLUNTEERISM
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 Saturday, April 25 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 April 20-24 (Vacation Week) 9am-3pm OR Saturdays, Feb 28, Mar 7,14,21 10:30-5:30pm
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, March 27 6:00-9:00pm AND Saturday, March 28 9:00am-5:00pm
Certification Courses
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 March 26 at 6:00pm April 8 at 10:00 am April 22 at 6:00pm IPS
Pro CPR Recert $35 March 27 at 6:00pm April 17 at 6:00pm
IPS
First Aid $50 March 17 at 6:00pm April 13 at 6pm April 16 at 10:00 am
IPS
Oxygen $50 Mar 16 at 6:00pm
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 6:00-9:00pm May 15 start
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.
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA SPRING I SESSION DATES: Monday, March 2ndSunday, April 26th