IT’S TIME TO SHINE!
Spring II Program Session April 27 - June 21 IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA
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Scavenger Hunts Ages: Fee:
3-5 years Y Member $40 Community $55 Bring your adventurer to explore the outdoor trails at the Y. Each week is an adventurous scavenger hunt with new and exciting things to learn and discover. Class length is 30 minutes. IPS Monday 9:30 am
Messy Art! Fee:
Y Member $55 Community $75 It’s gooey, slimy, slippery and messy! Each week there is a new project encouraging the transformation of messy materials into a magnificent art! Be sure to wear a smock. Class length is 30 minutes. IPS Tuesday 9:30 am
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Messy Art + Preschool Swim Ages: Fee: IPS
3-5 Y Member $107 Tuesday
Community $152 9:30 /10:15 am
Gymnastics + Science Explorations Ages: Fee: IPS
3-5 Y Member $107 Wednesday
Community $152 10:15/11:00 am
LEGO Club + Preschool Swim Ages: Fee: IPS
3-5 Y Member $107 Thursday
Community $152 9:30 /10:15 am
Science Explorations Ages: Fee:
3-5 years 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 and gardening while collecting things from nature and investigating the laws of physics. Class length is 30 minutes. IPS Wednesday 11:00am
Lego Club Ages: Fee:
3-5 years Y Member $40 Community $55 Enter the exciting world of Legos and build a new creation based on a weekly model/theme. Increase fine motor skills, foster team work and develop social skills in this fun-filled club. Class is 30 minutes. IPS Thursday 9:30am Ages 3-5 IPS Thursday 4:15pm Ages 5-8
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA SPRING II SESSION DATES: Monday, April 27Sunday, June 21st
Twinkle Toes Ages: Fee:
2-3 years 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: Fee:
3-5 years 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: Fee:
3-5 years Y Member $65 Community $90 Enjoy classic stories and develop fundamental ballet dances based on these stories. Class length is 45 minutes. Instructor: Sarah Fader IPS Wednesday 12:00pm IPS Thursday 1:00pm
Musical Mania Ages: Fee:
5-7 years Y Member $65 Community $90 Continue the study of ballet and also learn choreography from some of your favorite musicals. Explore dances from around the world including Africa and Latin America. Instructor: Sarah Fader. IPS Monday 3:30pm IPS Thursday 2:30pm
Ballroom Dancing Ages: Fee:
7-10 years Y Member $65 Community $90 Discover the grace and glory of this timeless dance genre. Learn the basic steps of several different dances including the waltz, the fox trot, and the cha cha cha. Ready to step it up a bit? Additional dances include Latin favorites, samba, merengue, and salsa. Join the fun and dance! Instructor: Sarah Fader. IPS Thursday 3:30pm
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 at home. Contact Terry Gauthier, Health & Wellness Director, at gauthiert@northshoreymca.org for more information. Register at the Y Welcome Center.
After School Program
Ages: Grades K-5 Fee: 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 Schools. Once at the Y, discover a wide range of enrichment activities including swim lessons, sport clinics, ropes course, gaga, science experiments, art projects and more!
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 during school vacation for swimming, sports, crafts and exciting themed activities. It’s a great way to spend time with your friends and have fun when school it out. Visit www.northshoreymca.org or contact Catie Doherty, School Age Site Coordinator, at 978-479-4969 or dohertyc@northshoreymca.org
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA SPRING II SESSION DATES: Monday, April 27thSunday, June 21st
Fit Crew
Grades: 6-8 Fee: FREE Join in, have fun and hang out with the Fit Crew! This FREE program is offered Monday through Thursday during the school year and students do not need to be members of the YMCA to be part of the “Crew”. FREE transportation to the Ipswich YMCA from the Ipswich Middle School. Return the Release of Liability form and jump on the bus. Once at the Y, take advantage of a wide variety of activities with your friends. YMCA schedules vary daily. Check out the teen calendar on the Ipswich Teen Page at www.northshoreymca.org. IPS Monday-Thursday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Pool Games Low Ropes Basketball Fitness Center
Hang Time
Grades: 5-10 Fee: Y Member FREE Community $7 Jump in to Teen nights! Hoop it up in the gym or dive into the pool. You can play some dodgeball or just 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 II SESSION DATES: Monday, April 27thSunday, June 21st
Parent & Child Gymnastics Ages: Fee:
2-4 years Y Member $50 Community $70 Tumble into fun with your child as they learn the basics of gymnastics with Coach Missy. Discover great motor muscle activities to improve overall balance and strength. IPS Wednesday 9:45am Parent/Child Ages 2-4
Preschool Gymnastics Ages: Fee:
3-5 years 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: Fee:
3-5 years 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 who want to improve their technique. A funfilled indoor format translates into great outdoor tennis action. IPS Monday 11:45am
Outdoor Games Ages: Fee:
2-4 years Y Member $50 Community $70 Coach Mat will engage your child in running, jumping and playing outside. Explore obstacle courses, races, tag games, and much more. IPS Mondays 9:15am Parent/Child Ages 2-4 IPS Thursdays 10:30am Ages 2-5
Pre-K T-Ball League Ages: Fee:
3-5 years Y Member $60 Community $80 A learn-to-play format includes 30 minute practices followed by 30 minute games. Team shirts are a part of the fun so register by April 26th. (Late registrations are accepted based on availability and shirts are not guaranteed). IPS Friday 9:30am IPS Sunday 10:00am
Pre-K Soccer League Ages: Fee:
3-5 years Y Member $60 Community $80 A Learn-to-play format includes 30 minute practices followed by 30 minute games. Team shirts are a part of the fun so register by April 26th. (Late registrations accepted based on availability, but shirts are not guaranteed). IPS Mondays 10:00am
Running & Conditioning Ages: Fee:
6-12 years Y Member $50 Community $70 Participants are divided into age groups and are instructed and trained according to ability. Learn proper running technique using drills that improve cardiovascular endurance. Great introduction to the sport of running. Great conditioning for all school sports. IPS Monday 3:45pm
Dodgeball Ages: Fee:
6-11 years Y Member $50 Community $70 Enjoy a different Dodgeball game each week run by 3-time defending Dodgeball Champ Mat Beaver. Dodge, duck, and dive into all the fun! IPS Fridays 3:45pm
The Y Outdoor Ninja Warrior Ages: Fee:
5-12 years Y Member $50 Community $70 Swing, climb and run while training to be the next Y Ninja Warrior! Take on the outdoor elements in this warrior challenge. Climb the rock wall, race the Mohawk walk, conquer the tire swings in this full warrior course designed to challenge our next Y Ninja Warrior. IPS Wednesdays 3:45pm Ages 5-7 IPS Wednesdays 4:30pm Ages 8-12
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA SPRING II SESSION DATES: Monday, April 27thSunday, June 21st
Soccer League Ages Fee:
5-11 years Y Member $60 Community $80 Kick it up with soccer! Learn new skills, have fun and make new friends. Enjoy 15 minutes of warm ups and drills followed by 30 minutes of game play. Join us on the outdoor field for some fun and friendly competitive soccer games. IPS Tuesdays 3:45pm Ages 5-7 IPS Tuesdays 4:30pm Ages 8-11
Flag Football Prep Ages: Fee:
6-12 years Y Member $50 Community $70 Fine tune your game and aim for elite level status. Participants are divided into age groups and trained according to skill level by an experienced flag football coach. This class will help you gain a competitive advantage while learning new skills and having fun. IPS Thursdays 3:45pm
Archery & Low Ropes Ages: Fee:
6-12 years Y Member $50 Community $70 See how many times you can hit the bulls eye! Take aim at fun and learn the fundamentals of archery. Play Gaga and explore team challenges on the outdoor low ropes course. Make friends, learn new skills and have fun! IPS Thursdays 4:30pm
Friday Night Girls Basketball Ages: Fee:
9-12 years Y Member $60 Community $80 Girls Basketball is back! Get in the game for the next seven Fridays. Competitive games, wonderful exercise and great team building! IPS Fridays 4:30-5:30pm
Family Conditioning & Training Ages: Fee:
Families up to 6 participants Y Member $99 Community $145 Workout as a family with Coach Mat and create unique family memories centered around a healthy lifestyle for the whole family! Be ready for some challenging outdoor workouts! IPS Monday 5:00pm
Family Wiffle ball League Ages: Fee:
Families up to 6 participants Y Member $99 Community $145 Join us on Rotary field for some old-time family fun. You can crush some homeruns and pitch some curve balls in this new whiffle ball league. Get the whole gang together and celebrate this favorite backyard game. IPS Wednesdays 5:30pm
Infant Swimming Resource Lessons Ages: 6 months - 6 years Keep your family safe! Teach your children life saving skills with Infant Self Rescue techniques taught by our Aquatics Director and ISR Instructor Kira Betea. For class information, visit www.infantswim.com and please contact our Aquatics Director Kira Betea at Beteak@northshoreymca.org for more information regarding prices and schedules.
Parent/Child I Ages: Fee:
6-18 months with parent 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 Ages: Fee:
19-36 months with parent 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 flotation. 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 Community
$72 $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 II SESSION DATES: Monday, April 27thSunday, June 21st
Youth Swimming Ages: Fee:
6 years and up Y Member Community
Springboard Diving $72 $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: Fee:
10 years and up 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
Grades: 4 years 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)
Mermaid Island Ages: Fee:
6 years and up Y Member $72 Community $102 Improve swimming skills through diving, synchronized swimming and creative games with a mermaid theme. It is like an adventure in the deep blue sea! Must be able to swim the length of the pool to participate. IPS Monday 3:45pm
Pirate Treasure Ages: Fee:
6 years and up Y Member $72 Community $102 Boats, sunken treasure, snorkeling, diving and more. Games that improve on swimming skills with a pirate theme. Must be able to swim the length of the pool to participate. IPS Thursdays 4:45pm
Jr. Lifeguarding Ages: Fee:
9 years and up Y Member $72 Community $102 Learn what it 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: Fee:
9 years and up 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
Kinderswim - Essex School
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 is not available for this program. Please call the Aquatics Office to schedule at 978.356.9622.
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.
Sharks Bronze Group Ages: Fee:
9 years and under 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 Ages: Fee:
10 years and up Y Member $72 Community $102 Sharks Silver Group is designed for swimmers who are looking to expand on stroke technique learned in the Bronze Group, with a focus on the butterfly and breaststroke techniques. Swim in a formal class with peers, but without committing to a year round swim team. The focus is on stroke mechanics, starts, turns and aerobic conditioning. Class length 45 minutes. For coach evaluation, contact Tim Corcoran at corcorant@northshoreymca.org IPS Thursday 3:15-4:00pm IPS Saturday 11:30am-12:15pm
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! We’ll do all the work so you can relax and enjoy!
There are a variety of party options for kids with all interests and abilities—from swim and 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 Conditioning & Training Ages: Fee:
Families up to 6 participants Y Member $99 Community $145 Workout as a family with Coach Mat and create fun family memories centered around a healthy lifestyle for the whole family. Be ready for some challenging outdoor workouts! IPS Monday 5:00pm
Family Wiffle ball League Ages: Fee:
Families up to 6 participants Y Member $99 Community $145 Join us on Rotary field for some old-time family fun. You can crush some homeruns and pitch some curve balls in this new wiffle ball league. Get the whole gang together and celebrate this favorite backyard game. IPS Wednesdays 5:30pm
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA SPRING II SESSION DATES: Monday, April 27th Sunday, June 21st
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 is not available for this program.
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.
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.
Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise Ages: Fee:
All ages $110/hour for a private lesson $60/hour for a semi-private lesson Experience the multiple 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.
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.
Free TRX Workshop
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 certified personal trainer, Patrick G. IPS Thu May 14 10:00am Tue June 16 3:00pm
TRX Body Blast 30 Ages: Fee:
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 Sat 7:30am Jane
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 $85 Feel stronger today! Experience the benefits of strength training to enhance strength, stimulate weight loss and improve overall health including increased bone density. IPS Tue/Thurs 10:00am
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA SPRING II SESSION DATES: Monday, April 27thSunday, June 21st
Sunday Fitness Challenge
5K Training:
Kathy G Tread Tabata
Adult Self Defense
Ages: Fee:
18 years and up Y Member Free Community $85 Experience an intense fitness challenge every Sunday. Improve your cardio, strength and flexibility. Perfect for those weekend warriors! Class length is 75 minutes. IPS Sunday 9:30am
Ages: Fee:
18 years and up Y Member $54 Community $75 Session dates: May 24 –June 21 Tabata Circuit incorporates high intensity interval training with a rest period shorter than the work period. This class is for both athletes and the average exerciser. A combination of treadmill and body weight exercise makes for a more efficient, effective workout. Class length is 60 min. and meets in the Fitness Room. Taught by Certified Personal Trainer: Kristin Comprosky. IPS Sunday 9:30am
Flex & Stretch Yoga For Men & Women Ages: Fee:
18 years and up Y Member $85 Community $120 Yoga for the less flexible 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
Group Weight Training Ages: Fee:
18 years & up Y member $85 Community $120 Learn the fundamentals of proper weight training in the Fitness Room incorporating Cybex circuit machines and free weight equipment. Trainer: Dawn Bonfanti IPS Tue 9:00-9:45
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16 years and up Y member $85 Community $120 A perfect way to train for beginner to intermediate level runners. Meets weekly in the Ipswich Lobby area for outdoor training. Instructor: Lindsey IPS Wednesday 9:00am
Ages: Fees:
16 years and up Y Member $85 Community $120 Enhance your personal safety by becoming more aware of your surroundings in order to prevent and reduce personal risk. Learn how to overpower and overcome an opponent that is bigger and stronger than you! IPS Monday 11:30am
Circuit Blast 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
Rip Basic Training Ages: Fee:
18 years & up Members $112 Community $144 Rip Training utilizes a lever bar and resistance cord to provide a unique mix of rotation, core stability, control, power, strength, mobility, metabolic conditioning, balance and coordination challenges. Instructor: Rachel IPS Wed 5:30pm Thu 4:30PM
TRX Rip Training Ages: Fee:
18 years & up Members $112 Community $144 Have you been doing the same workout for months? Are you getting any results? Try this TRX Rip training class that will strengthen and tone every part of your body using the RIP lever with resistance band. Instructor: Patrick IPS Tues/Thurs 9:00am
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 fitness needs. Sneakers and comfortable clothing are all you need. Intermediate Level IPS Tuesday Inter 11:00 Thursday Beg 11:30
Boot Camp Ages: Fee:
18 years and up Y Members $133/3 Day $156 Community $183/3 Day $192 Feel the boot camp burn with this combination of agility, power and strength exercises. Combining the hard work and discipline of a military-style boot camp with fun and exciting programming will get you results! Class length is 60 minutes. Led by a certified personal trainer. Held outside weather permitting. Y Members may take the Monday 5:45am Cardio Sculpt free for a 3rd day option. IPS Tues/Thurs 9:00am Emilie IPS Mon/Wed/Fri 5:35am
Rock ‘N’ Ride Through Musical Decades -May 2nd Ages: Fee:
16years & up Members $7/30 min $20 all 4 Community $9/30 min $30/all 4 Join us for a 2 hour spin challenge, riding through decades of music you know and love! Register for your favorite musical time — from sock hop and disco to today’s chart toppers! Challenge yourself and register for all 4 decades earning a T-shirt. Different instructor every 30 min. IPS Sat 10:30-11:00 50’s/60’s 11:00-11:30 70’s/80’s 11:30-12:00 90’s/2000 12:00-12:30 Current Hits
Each year the North Shore Road Race Series brings the strong North Shore community together in a fun environment with a competitive spirit. Our series of twelve races across the region—plus six children's Fun Runs—is sought after by runners of any age and level. Taking you through the scenic and historic streets of the North Shore, each race offers unique courses and challenges for the novice to advanced runner. Run just one race or challenge yourself to complete the entire series for chances to win fun prizes along the way! Find out more: go to www.northshoreymca.org/roadraces or contact Barbara Berry, Road Race Coordinator, at berryb@northshoreymca.org.
2015 NORTH SHORE ROAD RACE SERIES YMCA OF THE NORTH SHORE ROAD RACES: April 18: Chase the Gorilla Down Argilla
5K
Ipswich Family YMCA
April 26: Ring Around the Neck
5M
Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA
May 8: Backshore
5M
Cape Ann YMCA
June 21: Rockport Father’s Day
5K/10K Cape Ann YMCA
June 25: St. Peter’s Fiesta
5K
Cape Ann YMCA
July 4: Firecracker Four
4M
Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA
August 6: Beverly Yankee Homecoming
5K
Greater Beverly YMCA
September 7: Run the Goose
7K
Cape Ann YMCA
October 3: Poker Run
5K
Ipswich Family YMCA
October 17: Witch City
5K
Salem YMCA
November 25: Going, Going Gobble!
5K
Plaistow Community YMCA
December 5: Reindeer Run
5K
Greater Beverly YMCA
METRO NORTH YMCA ROAD RACES: May 30: Stride Along the Tide
5K
Lynn YMCA
July 16: Dash & Splash
5K
Peabody YMCA
October 31: Spooky Sprint
5K
Melrose Family YMCA
November 7: Stride for Saugus Y
5K
Saugus YMCA
Women’s Cardio Basketball
Family Conditioning & Training
Women’s Cardio Soccer
Family Wiffle ball League
Adult Cardio Volleyball
Aqua Boot Camp
Ages: Fee:
18 years and up Y Members $50 Community $70 Want to workout and play a game 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, join the fun, meet some friends and get in the game! IPS Tuesdays 9:30-10:30am
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18 years and up Y Members $50 Community $70 Remember when playing was your workout? Join us for some good old-fashion soccer drills followed by a fun, friendly game of soccer. Designed to accommodate all skill levels. IPS Mondays 9:30-10:30am
Ages: Fee:
18 years and up Y Members $50 Community $70 Ready to 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: Fee:
18 years and up Y Members Free Community $15 Tuesday nights is reserved for friendly and fun adult pick-up volleyball. Player rotations and game format determined by participants. Contact Mat Beaver with questions at beaverm@northshoreymca.org IPS Tuesday 7:30-9:45pm
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Families up to 6 participants Y Member $99 Community $145 Workout as a family with Coach Mat and create some fun family memories centered around a healthy lifestyle that’s great for the whole family. This session, plan on challenging outdoor workouts! IPS Monday 5:15pm
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Families up to 6 participants Y Member $99 Community $145 Join us on Rotary field for some old-time family fun. You can crush some homeruns and pitch some curve balls in this new wiffle ball league. Get the whole gang together and celebrate the this favorite backyard game. IPS Wednesdays 5:30pm
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18 years and up Y Member $45 Community $65 Try this popular high intensity workout circuit that combines on deck muscle conditioning with lap swimming, water jogging and treading water. Take on a Boot Camp workout in the pool designed for amazing toning and cardio results. Must be able to swim 25 yards to participate. IPS Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am
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 Swimmers of all levels looking for a coached workout can refine and improve their 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
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA SPRING II SESSION DATES: Monday, April 27thSunday, June 21st
Lifeguard Certification Ages: Fee:
16 years and up Y Member $310 Community $380 Qualified lifeguards are in high demand especially during the summer months. Get your certification now and be ready for a great summer job! Must be 16 and able to swim 500 yards to participate. IPS May 8, 9, 3-7pm and May 15,16, 9am-5pm June 11, 12, 3-7pm and June 13,14, 9am-5pm
Lifeguard Recertification Ages: Fee:
16 years and up Y Member $100 Community $150 Get recertified with PRO CPR, First Aid and Oxygen certifications in this two day course. IPS May 15-18 6-9pm, 9am-5pm June 12,19 6-9pm, 9am-5pm
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 May 12 at 10:00 am May 20 at 6:00 pm June 8 at 10:00 am June 11 at 6:00 pm
Babysitting Certification
Ages: 10 years and up Fee: $60/person Be a better babysitter-Get certified! Learn important childcare skills for including how to diaper, feed and keep children safe. Parents are actively looking for certified babysitters so be ready for more babysitting opportunities. IPS Saturday, June 20 10:00am-2:00pm
SCUBA Ages: Fee:
18 years and up 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
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 like 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 impacted by the time you give. To learn more about volunteer roles, visit northshoreymca.org or contact Kim Lations, Y Volunteer Coordinator, at lationsk@northshoreymca.org.
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Pro CPR Recert $35 May 15 at 6:00 pm June 12 at 6:00 pm
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First Aid $50 May 7 at 10:00 am May 18 at 6:00 pm June 9 at 6:00 pm June 10 at 10:00 am
Swim Lesson Helper
Oxygen $50 May 22 at 6:00 pm
Administrative Support
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Duties include greeting parents and children, helping younger swimmers with bubbles and getting into the water, assisting swim instructor with other lesson-related tasks, both in and out of the pool.
Duties include mailings, data entry, filing, research, marketing and special projects.
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA SPRING II SESSION DATES: Monday, April 27thSunday, June 21st