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Spring I Program Session March 1 - April 25 LYNCH/VAN OTTERLOO YMCA
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ADAPTIVE Adaptive Preschool Gymnastics Ages: Fee:
4-6 years Y Member $109 Community $154 Designed for children with special needs who love to jump, roll and bounce. Each lesson consists of a warm-up to improve flexibility and instruction on all of the gymnastics apparatus. Developmental skills emphasized are balance, strength, coordination and the all-important listening. In addition, this class will help your child improve their gross motor skills. Class length 40 minutes. LVO Monday 1:00pm
Adaptive Climbing Program Ages: Fee:
All ages Y Member $50 Community $75 A one-on-one class for youth with physical or developmental challenges. Parents will be taught belay techniques and both parent and instructor will work with the climbers to develop confidence and improve basic climbing skills. Flexible scheduling is available. Four classes for 30 minutes. For more information please contact Mike Favazza, Adventure Coordinator, at 781.631.9622 or favazzam@northshoreymca.org.
Training Program for Special Olympics Swim Team
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8 years & older Y Member $82 Community $123 This class is designed to prepare swimmers with physical and mental disabilities for a Special Olympics Swim Team, teaching swim techniques and drills for the four competitive strokes, starts and turns. The focus of this course is on building endurance, components of competition and goal setting. Swimmers must be able to swim 1 length of the big pool. Class length is 1 hour and meets in big pool. LVO Monday 4:30pm
Fitness for Teens with Special Needs Ages: Fee:
13 years & older Y Member $74 Community $111 In this program, teens with developmental disabilities will learn how to use cardiovascular and strength training equipment in the fitness center. This program is designed to be fun and educational. Meets in the Fitness Center. For more information or appointments, please contact Jaime Bloch, Health & Wellness Director, at 781.990.7004 or blochj@northshoreymca.org.
Adaptive Swim Lessons Ages: Fee:
3 years & older Y Member $82 Community $123 Participation in sports and recreational activities helps individuals with special needs increase self-worth, build lasting friendships and have fun with peers. Our adaptive lessons are modified for individuals with special needs. An individual assessment is done by a certified instructor in order to determine placement in swim lessons. LVO Wednesday 3:45pm
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Saturday, March 1- Friday, April 25 No Classes April 19-25
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ARTS, THEATRE & DANCE Starlets: Mini Magic Musicals: Peter Pan Ages: Fee:
4-7 years Y Members $55 Community $90 Your dramatic young star will shine in a mini stage production. Rehearse songs and scenes while being coached on stage presence, confidence and basic theatre terms. Class culminates in a performance for friends and family. Space is limited. LVO Thursday 2:15pm
Improv Troupe Ages: Fee:
Private Performing Arts Lessons
Ages: All Ages Fee: Varies (1) 45 Minute Lesson: Y Members $45 Community $70 (4) 45 Minute Lesson: Y Members $160 Community $235 Individual lessons or packs of four are available. Contact Nicole Leotsakos at leotsakosn@northshoreymca.org for more information. 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).
Technical Theatre Internship
12-16 years Y Member $80 Community $96 An awesome opportunity to be part of our Improv Troupe. Learn how to be spontaneous and perform on the fly. Be a part of an acting team. Taught by local professional Improv actor Ryan Coil. SALY Thursday 6:00pm-8:00pm
Private Guitar Lessons Ages: Fee:
8 years & older Y Member $160 Community $210 Learn guitar or perfect your chords with an experienced instructor. All levels welcome, guitars will be provided or bring your own. Time slots available after school and evenings. This is a block of eight weeks/30 minute lessons. For more information, please contact John Brinkman, Teen Program Coordinator at 781.990.7013 or brinkmanj@northshoreymca.org
Ages: 14 years and Up Fee: Varies Gain hands on experience in Theatre Production. Assist in building sets, costumes, props, lighting, and sound. See your hard work come to life for the Y Theatre Company’s Performances! Join our tech crew and gain professional experience. Fee varies based on time commitment and previous experience. Please contact Carissa Gerber at gerberc@northshoreymca.org for more information.
Baby Broadway Ages: Fee:
2-3 years Y Member $45 Community $60 Dance, sing, and explore stories in this class for your little star! Play instruments, dance to music, listen to stories, and learn to act them out. Class length is 30 minutes. LVO Thursday 1:30pm
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Saturday, March 1- Friday, April 25 No Classes April 19-25
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ARTS, THEATRE & DANCE
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GYMNASTICS Baby Gym Ages: Fee:
6 months-12 months Y Member $109 Community $160 As babies ages 6 months to 1 year begin walking and gain mobility, instructors introduce new and stimulating activities. Parents are led through a variety of beginning stretches, exercises, infant songs and balance and agility skills. A great class to enhance your baby’s physical and cognitive development and provide parents an opportunity to make new friends! Parent participation required. Class length is 40 minutes. LVO Thursday 9:45am
Parent & Tot Gym I Ages: Fee:
12-24 months Y Member $109 Community $160 In this gymnastics class, parents are given the opportunity to positively interact and support their child in a fun environment. Children develop healthy habits, coordination, balance and peer socialization skills through social interaction, music, games, parachute play and gymnastics circuits. The floor, tumble trak, trampoline and pit will be explored. Class structure is very minimal, parent participation required with the expectation that parents keep their children with the teacher. Class Length is 40 minutes. LVO Monday 8:45am LVO Thursday 9:45am LVO Friday 9:30am LVO Saturday 9:00am
Parent Tot Gym I and Dancers Ages: Fees:
12-24 months Y member $190 Community $285 Combine your toddlers’ gymnastics class with a ballet class which utilizes music and movement structured in a fun routine that helps improve your toddlers muscle strength, balance and coordination. Parent Participation required. Class length 1 hour and 25 minutes. LVO Tuesday/Thursday Tuesday 9:45am-10:30am (ballet) Thursday 9:45am-10:25am (gymnastics)
Parent Tot Gym II and Dancers Ages: Fees:
24-36 months Y member Community
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Combine your toddlers’ gymnastics class with a ballet class which utilizes music and movement structured in a fun routine that helps improve your toddlers muscle strength, balance and coordination. Parent Participation required. Class length 1 hour and 25 minutes. LVO Tuesday/Thursday Tuesday 10:30am-11:15am (ballet) Thursday 10:30am-11:15am (gymnastics)
Parent & Tot Gym II Ages: Fee:
24-36 months Y Member $109 Community $160 In this gymnastics class, parents are given the opportunity to positively interact and support their child in a fun environment. Children will develop healthy habits, coordination, balance and peer socialization skills through social interaction, music, games, parachute play, and gymnastics circuits. The floor, tumble trak, trampoline and pit will be explored. In this class, the instructor will begin to introduce skills, with parental participation. Class length is 40 minutes. LVO Monday 8:45am LVO Wednesday 10:15am LVO Thursday 10:30am LVO Friday 9:30am LVO Saturday 9:00am
Teeny Tiny Tumblers Ages: Fee:
2.5-3.5 years Y Member $109 Community $160 This introductory gymnastics class features tumbling, climbing, jumping and so much more. While skills are introduced, the main focus of this class is for the children to become independent from their parents, follow a teacher’s instructions and stay engaged with the class. Parent participation required. Class length is 40 minutes. LVO Monday 9:30am LVO Tuesday 10:30am LVO Friday 10:15am
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Saturday, March 1- Friday, April 25 No Classes April 19-25
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GYMNASTICS Teeny Tiny Tumblers and Dancers Ages: Fee:
Tiny Tumblers and Dancers
2.5-3.5 years Y Member $190 Community $285 This 7 week class session combines the fun of both gymnastics and dance! At gymnastics, we introduce your child to tumbling, climbing, jumping, and so much more. In the ballet studio, children are introduced to the world of dance through creativity, movement, storylines, and music. While skills are introduced, the main focus of this class is for the children to become independent from their parents, follow a teacher’s instructions and stay engaged with the class. Parent participation required. LVO Tuesday 10:30am-12:00pm Gymnastics 10:30-11:10am Dance 11:15am-12:00pm
3-4 years Y Member $190 Community $285 This 7 week class session combines the fun of both gymnastics and dance! At gymnastics, we introduce your child to tumbling, climbing, jumping, and so much more. In the ballet studio, children are introduced to the world of dance through creativity, movement, storylines, and music. The class begins with 40 minutes of gymnastics followed by 30 minutes of dance. Children can wear a leotard or something comfortable to move in. Ballet slippers recommended. LVO Wednesday 11:00am-12:30pm Gymnastics 11:00 – 11:40am Dance 11:45am – 12:30pm
Tiny Tumblers
Boys Extreme Sports
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3 years Y Member $109 Community $160 Children participate in a variety of fun activities that develop motor and listening skills. This introductory class features tumbling, climbing, jumping and so much more. Class length is 40 minutes. LVO Monday 10:15am LVO Wednesday 11:00am LVO Thursday 1:00pm LVO Friday 3:20pm LVO Saturday 9:45am
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4-6 years Y Member $109 Community $160 In this action-packed class, boys use Y gymnastics equipment in creative ways to increase strength, flexibility and agility. This is a great conditioning class for other sports. Class Length is 40 minutes. LVO Tuesday 1:00pm
PRESCHOOL/KINDER GYMS
Ages: 4-6 years These classes introduce gymnastics skills that focus on balance, coordination, strength, motor skills and fun. Children move through levels for more challeneges and skill development. All classes promote safety when using the gymnastics equipment. Options allow flexibility to sign up, to attend twice a week and get more exercise! For more information, please contact Danielle Walker, Gymnastics Director, at 781.990.7011 or walkerd@northshoreymca.org.
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Preschool Gym I Ages: Fee:
4-5 years Y Member Community Class length is 40 minutes. LVO Monday LVO Tuesday LVO Wednesday LVO Thursday LVO Friday LVO
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$109 $160 11:45am 12:15pm 11:00 am 1:00pm 1:00pm 3:20pm 9:45am
Preschool Gym II Ages: Fee:
4-5 years Y Member Community Class length is 40 minutes. LVO Monday LVO Tuesday LVO Wednesday LVO Friday LVO
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Kinder Gym I Ages: Fee:
$109 $160 11:45am 12:15pm 12:15pm 1:00pm 3:20pm 9:45am
5-6 years Y Member $135 Community $200 In this class children will be introduced to the basics of stretching, gymnastics skills and strength exercises in a fun and safe environment. Class length is 1 hour. LVO Monday 3:00pm LVO Tuesday 3:00pm 4:20pm LVO Thursday 3:00pm LVO Friday 3:20pm LVO Saturday 10:30am
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GYMNASTICS Kinder Gym II Ages: Fee:
5-6 years Y Member $135 Community $200 Kinder Gym II is for children who have completed Kinder Gym I and are ready to develop more advanced gymnastics skills. In this class children use equipment such as the Tumble Trak, vault, beam and bars. LVO Monday 3:00pm LVO Tuesday 4:20pm LVO Wednesday 3:00pm LVO Thursday 3:00pm LVO Friday 3:20pm LVO Saturday 10:30am
Kinder Team Ages: Fee:
4-6 years Y Member $109 Community $160 An advanced class for the serious student who wants to progress quickly in gymnastics. This class is an excellent preparatory class for children who are interested in joining the YMCA Mini-Team. Instructor recommendation suggested. Class length is 40 minutes. LVO Wednesday 1:00pm LVO Thursday 1:45pm
Tumbling Trampoline Tots
4-6 years Y Member $109 Ages: 5-6 years Community $160 Fees: Y Member $225 In this class your child will explore the Community $340 tumbling aspect of gymnastics. Gymnasts will Combine your child’s gymnastics class with a be jumping into the pit, bouncing on the ballet class. In ballet, A strong emphasis is trampoline and tumble trak, and learning made in teaching the children the use of left rolls, handstands and cartwheels. A great and right, the use of music and working on class for a future cheerleader. Class length is balance. Also learning proper terminology, 40 minutes. correct posture and executing the first steps LVO Monday 11:00am of ballet. Class length 1 hour and 45 minutes. LVO Thursday 3:00pm ( Gymnastics) Bounce Mania LVO Thursday 4:15pm ( Ballet) Ages: 3-10 years Fees: Y Members $80 Kinder Gym and Swim Community $120 Ages: 4-6 years Does your child like to run, jump, bounce and Fee: Y Member $135 flip? Then this is the class for the them. Community $200 Children will have an opportunity to use the This class combines the fun in the pool and Tumble Trak and our new super bouncy the gym! In the gym, we provide games and trampoline. Also, our new inflatable obstacle activities which help your child develop course will be set up weekly. This is physical and social skills. In the pool, your non-structured class which gives children an child will work on water adjustment, the use opportunity to use the gymnastics center for of flotation devices, water safety and having exercise and fun! Class length is 45 minutes/ fun! This class starts with gymnastics LVO Sunday 10:00am 4-6 years followed by swimming, so we encourage LVO Sunday 12:15am *3-10 years children to come dressed in their bathing LVO Sunday 1:00pm 4-10 years suits for an easy transition to swim. Class length is 1 hour 30 minutes. LVO Thursday 11:15am (Gymnastics) *open to adaptive children LVO Thursday 12:00pm (Swimming) and their siblings
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Mini Team Ages: Fee:
5-6 years Y Member $175 Community $260 Mini Team is a terrific class for our more experienced students. Advanced gymnastics skills are introduced on all of the apparatus weekly. This class is instructor recommended and will help prepare young gymnasts for future competitive gymnastics. Class length is 1 hour 30 minutes. LVO Tuesday 3:00pm LVO Wednesday 3:00pm LVO Thursday 3:00pm LVO Saturday 10:30am
Mini Team and Dancers Ages: Fees:
5-6 years Y Member $280 Community $420 Ballet is essential to ensure success for your child’s future completive career. Combine your child’s gymnastics class with a ballet class. In ballet, A strong emphasis is made in teaching the children the use of left and right, the use of music and working on balance. Also learning proper terminology, correct posture and executing the first steps of ballet. Class length 2 hour and 15 minutes. LVO Monday/Wednesday Monday 3:45pm-4:30pm ( ballet) Wednesday 3:00pm-4:30pm (gymnastics) LVO Tuesday/Thursday Tuesday 3:45pm-4:30pm (ballet) Thursday 3:00pm-4:30pm (gymnastics)
Boys Gymnastics I Ages: Fee:
7 years & older Y Member $135 Community $200 This is a beginner to advanced-beginner class designed especially for boys. Basic gymnastics skills, body awareness, strength and safety are all emphasized. Class length is 1 hour. LVO Monday 3:00pm
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GYMNASTICS Boys Gymnastics II Ages: Fee:
8 years & older Y Members $145 Community $215 Class length is 1 hour. This is an intermediate class designed especially for boys. Advanced gymnastics skills, body awareness and strength are emphasized. One year of gymnastics experience is required. LVO Tuesday 4:20pm
Boys Extreme Sports I Ages: Fee:
6 years & older Y Member $135 Community $200 This is an action packed movement and conditioning class for boys. Jumping, tumbling, climbing and movement will all be explored to the max. Boys will be using the gymnastics equipment in a whole new way! Class length is 1 hour. LVO Tuesday 3:00pm 6-8 years LVO Tuesday 3:00pm 9 years & up
Junior Gym I Ages: Fee:
6-8 years (Beginner) Y Member $145 Community $215 This class gives the beginner gymnast the self-confidence necessary to excel in the sport of gymnastics. Basic acrobatic skills, body awareness, flexibility and safety are all emphasized. New skills on each apparatus are introduced weekly. Class length is 1 hour 15 minutes. LVO Monday 3:00pm LVO Tuesday 4:20pm LVO Wednesday 3:00pm LVO Thursday 4:20pm LVO Saturday 10:30am
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Junior Gym II Ages: Fee:
6-8 years (Intermediate) Y Member $145 Community $215 This class is for the student who has completed one year of gymnastics and mastered beginner skills on each event. Gymnasts will develop skills including backbends, round-offs and handstands on the beam. Class length is 1 hour 15 minutes. LVO Monday 3:00pm LVO Tuesday 3:00pm LVO Wednesday 3:00pm, 4:20pm LVO Thursday 3:00pm LVO Saturday 10:30am
Junior Gym III Ages: Fee:
6-8 years (Advanced) Y Member $175 Community $260 This class is designed especially to prepare young gymnasts for future competitive gymnastics. This advanced level class is instructor recommended. Class length is 1 hour 30 minutes. LVO Wednesday 3:00pm LVO Saturday 10:30am
Senior Gym I
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Senior Gym II Ages: Fee:
9 years & older (Intermediate) Y Member $145 Community $215 This class is for the student who has completed one year of gymnastics and mastered beginner skills on each event. Gymnasts will develop skills including backbends, round-offs and handstands on the beam. Class length is 1 hour 15 minutes. LVO Tuesday 4:20pm LVO Wednesday 4:20pm LVO Thursday 4:20pm
Senior Gym III
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9 years & older (Advanced) Y Member $175 Community $260 This class is especially designed to prepare gymnasts for future competitive gymnastics. This advanced level is instructor recommended. Class length is 1 hour 30 minutes. LVO Tuesday 3:00pm
Back Handspring Mania Ages: Fee:
8-12 years Y Member $135 Community $200 Our back hand spring class is designed for children to safely learn how to do back handsprings through increasing strength, flexibility and power. This class is perfect for gymnasts and cheerleaders looking to advance their skills. LVO Tuesday 4:20pm
9 years & older (Beginner) Y Member $145 Community $215 This class gives the beginner gymnast the self-confidence necessary to excel in the sport of gymnastics. Basic acrobatic skills, body awareness, flexibility and safety are all emphasized. New skills on each apparatus Beginner Trampoline are introduced weekly. Class length is 1 hour Ages: 6 years & older 15 minutes. Fee: Y Member $135 LVO Tuesday 4:20pm Community $200 LVO Wednesday 4:20pm This class is for the child who loves to jump LVO Thursday 4:20pm and bounce. Each lesson consists of a warm-up and instruction on our in-ground trampoline and 40ft Tumble Trak. Class length is 1 hour. LVO Monday 4:20pm LVO Wednesday 4:20pm
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GYMNASTICS Tumbling and Trampoline Ages: Fee:
6 years & older Y Member $135 Community $200 In this class your child will explore the tumbling aspects of gymnastics. Gymnasts will be jumping into the pit, bouncing on the Trampoline and Tumble Trak and learning handstands, cartwheels and flips. A great class for cheerleaders to advance their acrobatic level. Class length is 1 hour. LVO Friday 3:20pm LVO Wednesday 3:00pm
Intermediate Trampoline Ages: Fee:
7 years & older Y Member $135 Community $200 This is a class for the student who has completed one year of trampoline and is ready to learn more advanced skills such as back handsprings, and front and back flips. Each lesson consists of a warm-up and instruction on our in-ground trampoline and 40ft. Tumble Trak. Great for cross sport training. Class length is 1 hour. LVO Wednesday 4:20pm LVO Monday 4:20pm
Teen Trampoline
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13-17 years Y Member $135 Community $200 This is a great class for the student who loves to jump and flip. Participants will receive progressive skill instruction on our new competitive trampoline which is extremely bouncy. Our newly installed overhead spotting rig makes learning flips safe, fun and easy. Participants will also have an opportunity to join our new competitive trampoline team is they so desire. Class length 1 hour. LVO Tuesday 6:30pm
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COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS Gymnastics Team
Our program, which is ranked 6th nationally, strives to train, teach, and motivate children to achieve their potential in competitive gymnastics. Our program consists of USAG levels 1-9. Gymnasts compete in local, State, and Regional Championships throughout the year. Our mission as coaches is to have a positive impact on your child’s future by helping her to become a happy, healthy and responsible team member. For more information, please contact Danielle Walker, Gymnastics Director, at 781-990-7011 or walkerd@northshoreymca.org.
Junior Pre Team Ages: Fee:
6-8 years Y Member $175 Community $260 This is an introductory team program that introduces gymnasts to the world of competitive gymnastics. Girls will learn the level 3 routines designed by the United States Association of Gymnastics. Teamwork and good sportsmanship are emphasized. Girls must be pre-selected for this program. Class length is 1 hour 30 minutes. LVO Monday 3:00pm
Senior Pre Team Ages: Fee:
9 years & older Y Member $175 Community $260 This is an introductory team program that introduces gymnasts to the world of competitive gymnastics. Girls will learn the level 3 routines designed by the United States Association of Gymnastics. Teamwork and good sportsmanship are emphasized. Girls must be pre-selected for this program. Class length is 1 hour 30 minutes. LVO Thursday 3:00pm
Level 1 Team Ages: Fee:
6-8 years Y Member $260 Community $380 For the more serious student who would like to begin competitive gymnastics. The USAG level 1 routines and skills will be taught. Gymnasts will participate in 3 home meets a year. Prerequisite is at least two years of gymnastics experience. Class length is 1 hour 30 minutes. LVO Monday/Wednesday 3:00pm
Level 2 Team Ages: Fee:
8 years & older Y Member $260 Community $380 For the advanced student who would like to begin competitive gymnastics. The USAG level 2 skills and routines will be taught. Gymnasts will participate in three home meets a year. Pre-requisite is completion of Junior/Senior Gym 3 or Junior/Senior Gym Team. Class length is 1 hour 30 minutes. LVO Tuesday/Thursday 3:00p
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HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESS Family Zumba - Free for Y Members! A fun Zumba class geared for all ages! A great way to stay active as a family while having fun! Class length is 45 minutes. LVO Sunday March 2 1:00pm LVO Sunday April 6 1:00pm
Kids Yoga
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6-9 years Y Member $68 Community $102 A yoga class just for kids! This class will help instill inner calm, relaxation and improved focus in your active kids. Overall health and well-being for all young people is essential, regardless of age and ability. This yoga class combines the foundations of yoga, creativity and self-expression in a fun and safe environment. Class length is 45 minutes. Meets in aerobic studio 1. LVO Monday 3:30pm
Kids Cardio Jam
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4-7 years Y Member $45 Community $68 Cardio Jam is a rockin’, high-energy fitness class packed with special, kid-friendly games, obstacle courses and drills with all the music kids love! Have a great time while introducing your child to one of the most essential aspects of a healthy lifestyle: cardiovascular fitness! Class length 30 minutes. Meets in Aerobic Studio 2. LVO Tuesday 3:45pm
Youth/Teen Triathlon Training Ages: Fee:
8 & Up Y Member $68 Community $102 This Triathlon Training Program teaches the skills to prepare your child to compete in a triathlon. including improving physical fitness, exercise and bike safety to make the experience both fun and safe. This course prepares kids to compete in the New England Kids Triathlon in July 2014. Prior to the program participants must be able to ride a bike and be able to swim 50 yards. LVO Sunday 11:15am
Orientation - Youth Cardiovascular
Ages: 8-11 years Fee: Y Member Only FREE Two sessions teaching youth members ages 8-11 years old how to properly use the cardiovascular equipment and the Youth Fitness Center Policies. After the completion of the orientations, the youth will be permitted to use the fitness center during the age appropriate hours. Parents must attend both of the orientations. Meets in fitness center. For an appointment, please call 781.990.7023 or stop by the fitness desk.
Youth Cardio Jam Ages: Fee:
8 years & older Y Member $68 Community $102 Cardio Jam is a rockin’, high-energy fitness class packed with special, kid-friendly games, obstacle courses and drills with all the music kids love! Have a great time while introducing your child to one of the most essential aspects of a healthy lifestyle: cardiovascular fitness! Class length 45 minutes. Meets in Aerobic Studio 2. LVO Tuesdays 4:15pm
FIT-TASTIC KIDS
FIT-tastic Kids, a program developed by the YMCA of the North Shore, teaches kids ages 8 to 14 how to eat a healthier diet and increase daily physical activity. In this FREE program, children learn how to make healthy food choices and will bring home recipes and fitness ideas to their families to continue healthy lifestyle habits at home. The goal is for both kids and their families to be FIT-tastic together. FIT-tastic Kids offers flexible scheduling for each family to begin at any time, includes an 8-week Y youth membership and is free, thanks to the generosity of donors and grantors. For more information, contact Jaime Bloch at blochj@northshoreymca.org.
Youth Fitness Bootcamp Ages: Fee:
8 years & older Y Member $68 Community $102 This class will focus on cardio and bodyweight strength conditioning utilizing drills set up as a continuous course setting. Each week’s session will be different utilizing agility , cardio, strength, endurance, and team/ leadership building skills while having fun. The group will learn proper ways to warm up and stretch to minimize risk of injury and create a foundation for the future athlete. Class length is 45 minutes. Meets in Aerobic Room 1. LVO Mondays 4:15pm
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HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESS Softball Fitness Conditioning Ages: Fee:
10 years & older Y Member $68 Community $102 This class is designed to prepare your body for the sport of softball. The focus will be on improving strength, agility, balance and flexibility. It will also decrease the risk of injury. Class length is 45 minutes. LVO Wednesday 3:30pm
Baseball Fitness Conditioning Ages: Fee:
10 years & older Y Member $68 Community $102 This class is designed to prepare your body for the sport of Baseball. The focus will be on improving strength, agility, balance and flexibility. It will also decrease the risk of injury. Class length is 45 minutes. LVO Wednesday 4:30pm
Soccer Fitness Conditioning Ages: Fee:
10 years & older Y Member $68 Community $102 This class is designed to prepare your body for the sport of Soccer. The focus will be on improving strength, agility, balance and flexibility. It will also decrease the risk of injury. Class length is 45 minutes. LVO Thursdays 3:45pm
Lacrosse Fitness Conditioning
This class is designed to prepare your body for the sport of Lacrosse. The focus will be on improving strength, agility, balance and flexibility. It will also decrease the risk of injury. Class length is 45 minutes. Ages: 10 years & older Fee: Y Member $68 Community $102 LVO Fridays 3:45pm
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Youth & Teen Personal Training Ages: 8-18 years Introductory Package: $96 Three 45-minute sessions (one time only) Three 45-minute sessions: $128 Five 45-minute sessions: $205 Ten 45-minute sessions: $398 Twenty 45-minute sessions:$750
Youth and Teen Yoga
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10 years & older Y Member $68 Community $102 Develop your yoga practice in this class specifically for teens. Participants will learn the form and flow of the physical postures of yoga, while fostering the mental benefits of yoga. Participants will practice sun salutations, fun yoga flows, breathing techniques and short meditation exercises that can recharge, focus and calm the mind, body, and spirit. Meets in Boston Ballet Studio 2. LVO Mondays 5:45pm
Orientation: Teen Strength Training
Ages: 12-15 years Fee: Y Member Only FREE Four 45-minute sessions teaching teens how to properly use the strength training and cardio equipment and follow the Teen Fitness Center Policies. After the completion of the orientations, teens will be permitted to use the fitness center during the age appropriate hours. Class length is 45 minutes. For an appointment, please call 781-990-7023 or stop by the Fitness Desk.
Teen Free Weights
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12 years & older Y Member $68 Community $102 Develop a safe and effective strength training program using free weights. In this class teen participants learn the principles of strength training, proper exercise form, and the rules and etiquette of the fitness center. This class is a requirement for teens under 16 who want to use free weights in the fitness center. LVO Tuesday 4:30pm
Teen TRX
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12 years and older Y Member $72 Community $108 Learn how to safely and effectively exercise using suspension training and body weight to build power, strength, flexibility, balance, mobility, and prevent injuries. In this class teen participants learn how to incorporate TRX straps into their exercise program. LVO Wednesday 3:45pm LVO Thursday 4:30pm
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Leaders Club
The YMCA Leaders Club works with middle and high school students to focus on developing positive life skills and leadership qualities by connecting the club to community service projects with local non-profit organizations. In addition to volunteering, the Club conducts exercises in democratic decision-making, assessing and understanding community needs, understanding cultural diversity and team building projects. The Club meets weekly during the school year Thursdays at 6pm. No registration is required, and all are welcome to stop in and check it out.
Middle School Teen Hours Ages: Fee:
11-13 years Y Member FREE Community Guest Fee Friday nights are middle school night at the Y! Starting at 6:00pm, drop-in activities are available for middle school teens around the building. The cafĂŠ will be open for pizza and drinks. Come for the whole night or just for your favorite activity. Teens are expected to be involved in activities while in the building. Pool: open swim from 6:00-9:00pm and open diving board 7:30-8:30pm Gym: open gym 6:00-7:00pm and special events 7:00-9:00pm Rock: Wall: open climbing 7:00-8:30pm
Teen Hours
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13- 17 years Y Member FREE Community Guest Fee The whole Y is open just for teens! Come in and work out, swim jump around in the gymnastics center, shoot hoops , or just hang out with friends. Teen Center is open for video games, movies and music. Also check out our website and Facebook to see what special events are taking place each week. LVO Saturday 7:30-10:00pm
Build Your Own Surfboard Ages: 11-13 years Members-$150
Community - $225
Babysitting Safety Course
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10 and up Y Member Community Dates: 4/23 and 4/25
$60 $75
This course will educate future babysitters strategies for supervising, caring for and keeping children and infants safe in babysitting settings, following the ASHI Child and Babysitting curriculum. The course provides fundamental information about basic care-giving skills, child supervision guidelines, instruction on how to respond properly to ill or injured children or infants and the business of babysitting. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive an official ASHI CABS certificate of completion.
Private Guitar Lessons Ages: Fee:
13- 17 years Y Member $160 Community $210 Learn Guitar for the first time or perfect your chords with an experienced and friendly instructor. All levels welcome, guitars provided or bring your own. Time slots available on Saturdays or weekdays, after-school and evenings. Try before you sign up! We always offer the first lesson as a trial so you can meet our instructors and decide if the lessons are right for you.
Strategy Games Ages: Fee:
10 and up Y Member $40 Community $60 Learn some new and fun games! We play strategy card and board games in a relaxed and inclusive environment. Bring your favorite games or try some new ones. No experience necessary, just be ready to have fun! LVO Thursday 4:30-5:30pm
Are you in need of a surfboard to bring to the beach this summer? Build your own from scratch! Our instructors will help you make your surfboard sketches become a reality, taking a block of foam and sculpting it into a custom made board. Participants will be building surfboards step by step and be able to take them home just in time for the summer surfing season. LVO Thursday 4:30
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SPORTS & RECREATION Mini Sports Mania
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3-4 years Y Member $65 Community $98 In Mini Sports Mania, children sample a variety of basic sports skills, build self-confidence, and have fun. The Y’s Mini Sports Mania feature sports skills that the Y has to offer in a fun atmosphere. All while cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors and better health. Class length is 45 minutes. LVO Tuesday 10:00am LVO Friday 10:30am
Mini Sports/ Craft Mania Ages: Fee:
3-4 years Y Member $65 Community $98 In Mini Sports Mania, children sample a variety of basic sports skills, build self-confidence, and have fun. The Y’s Mini Sports Mania feature sports skills that the Y has to offer in a fun atmosphere. Physical activity portion of class will last for half an hour and will be followed by a 15 minute arts and crafts activity that will go along with the lesson of the day Class length is 45 minutes. LVO Friday 11:45am
Physical Education for the Pre K. Ages: Fee:
3-5 years Y Member $65 Community $98 Come get a jump start on your physical education for your Pre-kindergartener. This class will be offered every session but will be ongoing through out the school year. They will have the opportunity to experience the same type of structure in this class that they would receive in the public school. Anthony Falconieri has his license and degree in physical education grades PreK-12. Class length is 45 minutes LVO Monday 11:00pm (Ages 3-4) LVO Thursday 10:15 (Ages 4-5)
Mini Sports/ Health Eating
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3-4 years Y Member $65 Community $98 In Mini Sports Mania, children sample a variety of basic sports skills, build self-confidence, and have fun. The Y’s Mini Sports Mania feature sports skills that the Y has to offer in a fun atmosphere. Physical activity portion of class will last for half an hour and will be followed by a 30 minute healthy food creation, that will allow children to create a healthy snack and try new ones too. Class length is 1 hour. LVO Friday 12:30pm
Basketball for Boys and Girls Ages: Fee:
5-7 years YMember $65 Community $98 This class will focus on teaching skills and drills in a fun and inviting atmosphere. Class will be structured with a warm up, skills and skill activities using stations and followed by modified games. Class length is 45 minutes. LVO Saturday 8:30am
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Sports Mania Ages: Fee:
4-6 years Y Member $65 Community $98 In Sports Mania, children sample a variety of sports skills, build self-confidence and have fun. The Y’s Sports Mania feature sports the Y has to offer in a fun atmosphere. All while cultivating the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors and better health. Class length is 45 minutes. LVO Monday 10:00am (Ages 4-5) LVO Thursday 3:00pm (Ages 4-5) LVO Friday 3:00pm (Ages 5-6)
Superhero Moves Ages: Fee:
4-5 years Y Member $65 Community $98 This class is all about teaching movement and sports skills in a fun and engaging atmosphere for 4-5 years old. Each week there will be games and activities designed to teach children about movement, relationships and space. We will pick a different and new superhero every week as our focus. Parents can expect their children to learn skills that they will use in all type of future sports. Class length will be 45 minutes. LVO Thursday 12:15pm
Floor Hockey Ages: Fee:
7-10 years Y Member $65 Community $98 Players will participate in a warm-up and shooting period followed by an organized game. Emphasis will be placed on team work, fair play and having fun. Class length is 45 minutes. LVO Wednesday 5:00pm (Ages 7-10)
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SPORTS & RECREATION Flag Football
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Nerf Blasters
7-9 years Y Member $70 Community $105 Children will be introduced to the sport of football. Basic throwing and catching skills will be practiced and modified game of football will be played each week. Emphasis will be placed on equal participation and having fun. Class length is 45 minutes. LVO Friday 4:30pm (Ages 7-9) LVO Saturday 8:30 am (Ages 7-9)
5-10 years Y Member $70 Community $105 Run, duck, dodge, crawl, and evade opponents in NERF blasters. In this class children will play games and participate in obstacle courses, relay races, and team competitions in a safe, fun environment. Class length is 45 min. LVO Thursday 4:15pm (Ages 5-7) LVO Thursday 5:15pm (Ages 8-10)
Move to a Story
Soccer for Boys and Girls
Ages: 3-4 years Fee: Y Member $70 Community $105 Class will start with a fun and engaging story that will be read aloud. We will then bring the book alive by doing skills and activities that we read about. This class is designed to teach children how to move and perform skills for future sports in a fun and engaging atmosphere. Class length is 45 minutes. LVO Wednesday 10:00am
Basketball for Boys and Girls
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5-9 years Y Member $70 Community $105 This class is designed to teach the sport of soccer. Participants will be taught the proper techniques and skills. Class will consist of a warm up, skills, drills, soccer activities and games. Class will meet in the gym until the weather permits us to go outside. LVO Tuesday 3:00pm (Ages 5-6) LVO Tuesday 4:00pm (Ages 7-9) LVO
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7-10 years Y Member $65 LVO Community $98 This class will focus on teaching skills and drills to improve players skills and techniques. Players will learn not only how to shoot and pass, but also have the opportunity to learn the strategy behind team defense and offense. Class length is 45 minutes. LVO Wednesday 5:00pm
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Saturday
11:00am
(Ages 5-6) Saturday (Ages 7-9)
12:00pm
Golf Training for Junior Boys Only Fee: Members - $170.00 Community - $220.00 This Junior Golf Program is geared for Boys from all skill levels. Players will work on basics and detailed aspects of golf, along with basic rules and etiquette. Contests will sharpen their competitive spirits and clarify the rules application as well as the reasoning for etiquette. Players will need at least one short iron, one wood and a putter. Conducted at the Dilisio Brothers Golf Range in Salem. Range balls are additional $10.00 for each class. Group is limited to 4 players. Class runs one hour for 6 weeks. DIL Tuesday (Ages 6-8) DIL Tuesday (Ages 9-11)
3:00pm 4:00PM
Golf Training for Junior Girls Only Fee: Members - $170.00 Community - $220.00 This Junior Golf Program is geared for Girls from all skill levels. Players will work on basics and detailed aspects of golf, along with basic rules and etiquette. Contests will sharpen their competitive spirits and clarify the rules application as well as the reasoning for etiquette. Players will need at least one short iron, one wood and a putter. Conducted at the Dilisio Brothers Golf Range in Salem. Range balls are additional $10.00 for each class. Group is limited to 4 players. Class runs one hour for 6 weeks. DIL Saturday (Ages 6-8) DIL Saturday (Ages 9-11)
10:00am 11:00am
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SPORTS & RECREATION SQUASH Squash for Boys and Girls Ages: Fee:
5-7 years Y Member $140 Community $210 Have your little ones start squash early! This class introduces games that will improve hand-eye coordination, balance and basic rules of the game. Children start learning squash by having fun with their other squash players! Class length is 1 hour. LVO Tuesday 3:00pm
Squash Junior Level I Ages: Fee:
8-12 years Y Member $140 Community $210 If you have never played squash or are in the early process of learning the sport, this is the class for you! Players will learn basic rules, technique, footwork and will enjoy playing real games with one another. Class length is 1 hour. LVO Tuesday 4:00pm LVO Wednesday 4:00pm LVO Thursday 4:00pm
Squash Junior Level II Ages: Fee:
8-12 years Y Member $140 Community $210 Players that have already played squash for a while, or participated in other racket sports are welcome to this level. The class will introduce strategy, further technique and footwork and will work on basic fitness levels necessary for the game. Class length is 1 hour. LVO Tuesday 5:00pm LVO Wednesday 5:00pm LVO Thursday 5:00pm
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Squash Junior Level III
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10-15 years Y Member $140 Community $210 This class is for players that have been playing squash for a few years. Players will be doing squash drills with each other to polish their technique and work on control and consistency. Match play will be part of this hour long class. LVO Tuesday 6:00pm LVO Thursday 6:00pm
Squash Junior Level IV
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10-15 years Y Member $140 Community $210 Players with squash skills and years of experience are welcome. Game situations and strategy will be practiced through drills and conditioned games. Knowledge of footwork, technique and rules are necessary to attend this hour long class. LVO Thursday 6:00pm
Squash for Teens
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13-18 years Y Member $140 Community $210 In this class, teens will learn a new competitive sport or sharpen their existing squash skills. Players will get a great workout and also enjoy an hour of fun games on the court. Light-soled (clean) shoes are required. LVO Thursday 7:00pm
Pee Wee Tennis
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5-6 years Y Member $80 Community $120 This class is for our younger tennis players. Emphasis will be placed on hand/eye coordination, patience, concentration and building self-esteem. Racquets supplied. Class length is 50 minutes. LVO Monday 3:00pm
Future Tennis Stars I Ages: Fee:
7-8 years Y Member $80 Community $120 This class is for beginner and intermediate players. Emphasis is placed on improving patience, concentration, self-esteem and hand/ eye coordination. While developing the backhand, forehand, volleys and serves. Class length is 50 minutes. LVO Monday 4:00pm
Tennis I Ages: Fee:
9 years & older Y Member $80 Community $120 This class is for the beginner and intermediate players. Learn the strokes, build endurance, and play games in a fun atmosphere. Class length is 50 minutes. LVO Monday 5:00pm
Softball Clinic Ages: Fee:
5-8 years Y Member $65 Community $98 This class is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of catching, throwing and hitting. Class will be divided up into stations where children will work with the Y staff on the focus of the days lesson. Class length is 45 minutes. LVO Wednesday 3:00pm
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SPORTS & RECREATION Ages: Fee:
Martial Arts for Preschool Martial Arts IV Ages: 12 years & up to Grade 1 Fee: Y Member
Junior Competitive Basketball League
Martial Arts For Beginners Martial Arts Additional Ages: 7-9 years Day Fee: Y Member $88
Baseball Clinic
5-8 years Y Member $65 Community $98 This class is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of catching, throwing and hitting. Class will be divided up into stations where children will work with the Y staff on the focus of the days lesson. Class length is 45 minutes. LVO Wednesday 4:00pm
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8-9 years Y Member $70 Community $105 Boys and girls ages 8-9 years old have the opportunity to play on an organized basketball team. The season runs from March 1st to April 19th. Volunteer parent coaches will run a 30 minute practice, followed by a 30 minute game. Each player will receive a team shirt. Week one will be a skills week and week two children will be placed on a team. Schedules and rosters will be emailed out to all participants. Games will be refereed by Y staff. For more information, please contact Anthony Falconieri at falconieria@northshoreymca.org or 781990-7044. LVO Saturday 9:30am Starts March 1st
High School Teen Drop-in Basketball Ages: 14-18 years Teens enjoy 4 on 4 basketball play. One half of the gym is designated for this age group to play on Sunday’s. pick-up games LVO Sunday 1:30pm-3:45pm
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4-6 years Y Member $88 Community $132 This is an age appropriate class for children to learn the basic moves and respect for Karate. Class length is 45 minutes. Meets in the aerobic studio. LVO Tuesday 3:10pm
Community $132 A beginner class to learn the basic moves and concepts of Karate. Designed to provide a “fun fitness” approach in a safe, structured environment, this class is for students in white, yellow, and orange tiger belts. Class length is 1 hour. Meets in the aerobic studio. LVO Tuesday 4:00pm
Martial Arts II Ages: Fee:
10 years & older Y Member $88 Community $132 Learn intricate applications and develop a greater understanding of the responsibility of martial arts. This class is designed for beginner children with yellow and orange tiger belts. Class length is 1 hour. Meets in the doubles squash court. LVO Tuesday 5:00pm
Martial Arts III
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6 years & older Y Member $88 Community $132 This is our most advanced class for students who have earned their green and red belts. Class length is 1 hour. Meets in the doubles squash court. LVO Tuesday 6:00pm
$88 Community $132 This class is for students who are at an intermediate to advanced level. Students must have their green belt or higher and be older than 12 years. Class length is 1 hour. Meets in the aerobics studio. LVO Thursday 7:30pm
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6 years & older Y Member $66 Community $99 This “Family-Style” class is designed for students already attending the Tuesday, Martial Arts III class or Martial Arts for Teens and Adults - Tang So Do class. To qualify, a student must be an adult, teen or pre-teen, any rank or belt. Students 10 and older may attend with green and red belts. Youths ages 10 or younger can attend but must have Master DeMarco’s approval. Class length is 1 hour. Meets in the doubles squash court. LVO Thursday 6:00pm
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SPORTS & RECREATION ADVENTURE
Trail Mix
7-10 years Y member $80 Community $120 Intro to Rock Climbing Do you enjoy being outdoors? Do you want Ages: 5-6 years to learn wilderness skills? Then join the Fee: Y Member $80 adventure department for a combination of Community $120 2-3 week mini sessions. The mini sessions This class is designed for children who have will include: never climbed before and will provide a • Archery structured way for younger children to • Map and Compass including geo-caching become familiar with climbing and the rock • Campfire building wall environment. Climbers will learn climbing LVO Monday 3:30 pm safety and procedures, etiquette, some basic knots, and climbing signals. Class length is Boy Scout Climbing 50 minutes. LVO Tuesday 4:00pm Merit Badge
Rock Climbing Program Level I Ages: Fee:
7 years & older Y Member $80 Community $120 This class is for kids with little to no experience climbing. We will provide the necessary tools and motivation to ensure that the students have a positive experience. The basic elements of climbing; commands, technique, and confidence are the cornerstone of this class. LVO Wednesday 4:00pm (7-8 years) LVO Thursday 3:00pm (7-8 years)
Rock Climbing Program Level II
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9 years & older Y Member $80 Community $120 This is a progressive class that takes participants from the basic to the intermediate skills of climbing. Participants will learn harness and belay set up, top rope belay techniques, knots, movement on the rock, bouldering, safety skills, and goal setting. LVO Wednesday 5:00pm
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Do you need to earn your climbing merit badge? Come to the Y as an individual or as a troop. Michael Favazza is a certified climbing badge instructor and will help you accomplish this goal. Call to schedule a time and for fee information.
Beginner Woodworking Ages: Fee:
7 years & older
Y Members $80 Community $120 Do you enjoy building things with your hands? Then sign up for woodworking. In this class you learn to use hand tools to create something out of raw materials. At the end of 8 weeks students get to take home their wood creations. All tools are provided. Class length is 50 minutes. LVO Wednesday 3:00 pm
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Rock Climbing & Adventure Club Ages: Fee:
10 years & older Y Member $85 Community $125 All participants must be pre-approved for the club by a rockwall staff member prior to signing up. Geared for older children and teens who already have climbing skills, and who have the passion and desire to advance into outdoor climbing and possibly competitive climbing. Included are adventure based activities like hiking, back-country cooking, advanced map and compass skills, and seasonally based activities. Class length is 1 hour 30 minutes. LVO Thursday 4:00pm
Teen Aerial Extreme Sports Ages: Fee:
13-18 years Y Member Community
$30 $45
Our extreme sports class is designed for students interested in learning rolls, flips, and twists on the trampolines. Students will learn basic rolls and continue to more advanced skills. Trick skiers, wake and skate boarders, and snowboarders will work on rolls on our in-ground trampolines, mini-tramp, and tumble trak. Each new trick can be safely learned into our in-ground foam pit before being performed on the water or snow. Water sport students will use ropes just like on the water to work on tricks and handle pass. Class length is 1 hour. Meets in the gymnastics center during Teen Night. LVO Saturday 8:00pm-9:00pm
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SPORTS & RECREATION Private Skateboard Lessons
Skate Park Builders Club
Y Member $65 Community $98 Fee: Y Member $30/lesson If you love to skate and love to build and use Community $45/lesson your hands. Come help Sean build ramps for Improve your skateboarding style and the skate park. You can expect to learn the technique with one-on-one coaching. All trade and skills that you need to one day staff are experienced skateboarders. To build your own ramp or skate park. register please contact Anthony Falconieri at LVO Wednesday 4:15pm falconieria@northshoreymca.org or (Ages 9-12) 781.990.7044
Skateboard Lessons Fee:
Y Member $65 Community $98 These lessons are for the individual who is new to the sport. We will teach you proper foot placement, proper safety procedures and how to balance, Ollie, turn, push and ride transition. They will have the opportunity to ride the half pipe as well as our mini skate park. Skaters need a board, helmet, elbow and knee pads and a signed parent waiver available online or at the Y. Class length is 45 minutes. LVO Tuesday 3:15pm (Ages 3-5) Thursday 3:15pm (Ages 6-12)
Skate Park Mini Builders Fee:
Y Member $65 Community $98 Do you like skateboarding and playing with Tech Decs? Come build your own tec dec and tec dec skate park. Class length is 45 minutes. Wednesday 3:15pm (Ages 6-8)
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Sail Boat Building Fee:
Y Member $65 Community $98 Learn how to build a sailboat. Learning to build a miniature sail boat is a perfect way to understand how to a sailboat works. You will spend seven weeks designing and creating the sailboats and on week 8 you will travel to a near by pond to actually sail them. Class length is 45 minutes. LVO Monday 4:00pm (Ages 6-8)
Y Skate Zone Fee:
Y Member $Free Community $5 Skateboard, scooters, and rollerblades are all welcome at the new Skate Zone! Open to skaters of all ages and experience levels; beginners will get pointers and tips from knowledgeable staff and experienced skaters. Helmets are required, skaters 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult, and all skaters must have a signed waiver, which is available online or at the Y. LVO LVO LVO
Friday Saturday Sunday
3:00 pm - 7 pm 10:00 pm - 4 pm 12:00 pm - 4 pm
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SWIMMING PRESCHOOL SWIMMING
Parent/Child I Ages: Fee:
6-18 months Y Member $68 Community $102 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. LVO Tuesday 9:30am LVO Wednesday 11:15 am 6:15pm LVO Friday 10:00am LVO Saturday 9:00am 9:30am LVO Sunday 9:00am
Parent/Child II
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19-36 months Y Member $68 Community $102 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. Teacher to student ratio is 1:10. Class length is 30 minutes. Meets in the small pool. LVO Wednesday 11:15 am LVO Thursday 10:45am LVO Friday 10:00 am LV0 Saturday 9:30am LVO Sunday 9:30am
Preschool I (with Parent)
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3-5 years Y Member $74 Community $111 Formerly known as PIKE WITH PARENT. Parents work one-on-one with their kids learning basic water adjustment and safety skills. In this class very young children learn to love the water with this class where the parent is in the pool with them. Class length is 30 minutes. LVO Thursday 10:45am LVO Sunday 8:30am
Introductory Preschool Swimming Ages: Fee:
2.5-3 years Y Member $74 Community $111 Formerly known as PERCH II. This is a class for independent, energetic 2.5-3 year olds who swim alone with flotation devices. Parents may remain on deck until the child becomes acquainted with his/her surroundings. This class acclimates and prepares children for the Preschool levels of the swim program. Parents do not swim with the child in this class. Class length is 30 minutes. Meets in the small pool. LVO Monday 10:00am LVO Tuesday 10:45am 1:00pm 5:30pm LVO Wednesday 10:15 am LVO Thursday 10:00am 11:15am LVO Saturday 9:00am 9:30am LVO Sunday 10:00am
April Vacation Week April 19-25
Preschool Swim Lessons Ages: Fee: LVO
3-5 years Y Member Community Small Pool
$78 $117 9:00am
Youth Swim Lessons Ages: Fee: LVO
6 years & older Y Member $78 Community $117 Small Pool 9:00am
Preschool Level I (Beginner)
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3-5 years Y Member $78 Community $117 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. Class length is 45 minutes. LVO Monday 10:00am 1:00pm 3:30pm LVO Tuesday 10:00am 1:00pm 3:00pm 5:30pm LVO Wednesday 10:15am 11:00am 1:00pm 3:00pm 5:30pm LVO Thursday 10:00am 6:00pm LVO Friday 10:30am 5:00pm LVO Saturday 10:00am 10:45am 11:30am LVO Sunday 10:30 am
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SWIMMING Preschool Level II (Intermediate) Ages: Fee:
3-5 years Y Member $78 Community $117 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. Class length is 45 minutes. LVO Monday 10:00am 1:00pm 3:30pm (No Bubble) LVO Tuesday 10:00am 1:00pm 3:00pm 5:30pm LVO Wednesday 10:15am 11:00am 1:00pm 3:00pm (No Bubble) 5:30pm LVO Thursday 10:00am 1:00pm 6:00pm LVO Friday 10:30am 5:00pm LVO Saturday 10:00am 10:45am 11:30am LVO Sunday 10:30 am We will be offering 2 no bubble Classes where children will learn skills without a bubble. Monday 3:30 pm Wednesday 3:00 pm
Preschool Level III Fee:
Y Member $78 Community $117 Formerly known as RAY. For children to build on Preschool Swimming II skills. By end of session, swimmers are able to swim 25 yards using rudimentary and free back and breast strokes. Class length is 45 minutes. * Meets in the Big Pool. LVO Monday 10:00am* 3:30pm 4:15pm LVO Tuesday 10:00am 3:00pm 5:30pm LVO Wednesday 10:15am* 1:00pm 3:00pm 5:30pm LVO Thursday 10:00am* 3:15pm 6:00pm LVO Friday 10:30am* 5:00pm LVO Saturday 11:30am LVO Sunday 10:30 am
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN SWIM MEET April 16th 4:30-6:30pm (4:00pm warm up)
*Ages: Preschool and Youth *Children who wear bubbles are also welcomed Donation: $15 Cash or Check *All proceeds will go to the Y’s Annual Campaign For more information about the Annual Campaign Swim Meet, please contact Susan Guertin, Aquatics Director, at P: 781-990-7009 E: guertins@northshoreymca.org www.northshoreymca.org
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Preschool Level III (Advanced) Ages: Fee:
3-5 years Y Member $78 Community $117 For children who mastered all Preschool Level III skills. 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 Class length is 45 minutes and meets in the big pool. LVO Monday 10:00am LVO Tuesday 3:00pm LVO Wednesday 10:15am 3:00pm LVO Thursday 6:00pm LVO Friday 10:30am LVO Saturday 9:00am 11:30am
YOUTH SWIMMING
Youth Level I (Beginner) Ages: Fee:
6 years & older Y Member $78 $117 Community 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. Class length is 45 minutes. * Meets in the small pool. LVO Monday 4:15pm 6:00pm LVO Tuesday 3:45pm* LVO Wednesday 3:45pm 6:30pm LVO Thursday 3:15pm LVO Friday 3:15pm 5:00pm LVO Saturday 11:30am
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SWIMMING Youth Level II (Intermediate) Ages: Fee:
6 years & older Y Member $78 Community $117 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 Class length is 45 minutes. Meets in the big pool. LVO Monday 3:30pm 6:00pm LVO Tuesday 3:00pm 3:45pm LVO Wednesday 3:00pm 3:45pm 6:30pm LVO Thursday 3:15pm LVO Friday 3:15pm LVO Saturday 9:00am 10:45am
Youth Level II (Advanced) Ages: Fee:
6 years & older Y Member $78 Community $117 Formerly Minnow. For children who have mastered all Youth Swimming II skills and are able to swim two lengths of the pool of front crawl with rotary breathing and 2 lengths of elementary backstroke. Skills learned include beginner breaststroke, additional synchronized swimming skills, diving, boating safety and the game of wet ball. Swimmers will increase their endurance to complete the 100 yard swim. Class length is 45 minutes. Meets in big pool. LVO Monday 3:30pm LVO Tuesday 3:00pm 3:45pm LVO Wednesday 3:00pm 6:30pm LVO Thursday 3:15pm LVO Saturday 9:45am
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Youth Level III Ages: Fee:
6 years & older Y Member $78 Community $117 Formerly Fish. For children who have mastered all Youth Swimming II-Advanced skills and are able to swim 4 lengths of front and back crawl, tread water for 2 minutes and swim 3 lengths nonstop. Children will perfect front crawl, elementary back, side, and breaststrokes. They will be introduced to butterfly and explore under the water with masks and fins. Endurance will be an important part of this level working toward swimming 100 yards nonstop. Class length is 45 minutes. Meets in big pool. LVO Monday 3:30pm LVO Tuesday 3:00pm 3:45pm LVO Wednesday 3:00pm 6:30pm LVO Thursday 3:15pm LVO Saturday 9:45am
SHARKS & LITTLE SHARKS SWIM TEAM The YMCA of the North Shore Sharks & Little Sharks swim team works to develop the best combination of swimmers and human beings through the strengths of innovative coaching techniques and strategies, supportive parental involvement and integration of our core values – Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. From ages 4 and up, the Little Sharks and Sharks programs maintain an infrastructure of children, coaches and parents who create the platforms and opportunities for each and every swimmer to fulfill their goals and their potential as a person, swimmer and team member.
Youth Level III (Advanced) Ages: Fee:
6 years & older Y Member $78 Community $117 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 Class length is 45 minutes. Meets in big pool. LVO Monday 3:30pm LVO Tuesday 3:00pm 3:45pm LVO Wednesday 3:00pm 6:30pm LVO Thursday 3:15pm LVO Saturday 9:45am
Porpoise Club
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12 years & older Y Member $78 Community $117 Must be proficient in Youth Swimming IIIadvanced skills and be able to swim 200 yards free. An assortment of all that swimming has to offer, participants will be challenged with improving their skills in the four competitive strokes, learn to dive from the blocks and perfect flip turns and synchronized swim skills. Advanced water sports and games, lifeguarding and instructing components and opportunities to volunteer with swim lessons and move toward completing swim instructor and lifeguard certifications is also included. Class length is 45 minutes. Meets in big pool. LVO Wednesday 6:30pm LVO Saturday 9:45am
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
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SWIMMING Create a Swim Program Ages: Fee:
All Ages Y Member $100/each with 4 students $85/each with 6 students Community: $150/each with 4 students $128/each with 6 students Do you have an interest in having swim lessons with your friends or family? We can create a class just for you for the eight week session. Swimmers should be about the same ability. Create a class for 4 or 6 participants and call for a date and time. For more information, please contact Susan Guertin, Aquatics Director/Head Swim Coach, at 781.990.7009 or guertins@northshoreymca.org.
Private Swim Lessons & Semi-Private Swim Lessons Ages: Fee:
All Ages 4 Private Lessons(30 minutes) Y Member $120 Community $160 4 Private Lessons (45 minutes) Y Member $140 Community $180 4 Semi Private Lessons (45 minutes) Y Member $100/each Community $140/each Private lessons are a great way to get to the next level of swimming. We offer 30 minutes of one-on-one instruction that produces results. Semi-private lessons are also available. These lessons are set up as appointments to meet your schedule and coordinate with our pool schedule. You do not pay for the class until you and the instructor have confirmed the first lesson. For more information on private lessons or semi-private lessons please call 781.990.7009, or fill out a form at the front desk indicating the time and day that works best and we will call you to schedule a time.
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Springboard Diving Ages: Fee:
7 years & up Y Member $88 Community $132 Learn the basics of competitive diving. Students will practice approaches, forward and back jumps in straight, pike and tuck body positions, and forward and back dives. In this class participants must be able to pass the deep water test and do a forward dive from the side of the pool. LVO Monday 6:30pm LVO Saturday 11:00am
Advanced Springboard Diving Ages: Fee:
11 years & up Y Member $88 Community $132 This class is for divers who have been promoted from the beginner class or high school divers who want to perfect their advanced skills. The instructor recommendation is required. The objective is that divers learn 11 dives proficiently. Class length is 1 hour. Meets in the big pool. LVO Wednesday 6:30pm LVO Saturday 12:00pm
Sharks Bronze Group Ages: Fee:
shooting. Swimmers must be able to swim 100 yards of front crawl and 50 yards of breaststroke and tread water for minutes. LVO - Monday - 7:30 pm LVO - Friday - 6:30 pm
Sharks Silver Group Ages: Fee:
10-13 years Y Member $88 Community $132 Y Sharks Silver Group is designed for swimmers who are looking to expand on stroke technique learned in the Bronze Group, with a focus on the butterfly and breaststroke techniques. This class is for middle school swimmers who want to swim in a more formal class with their peers but not commit to a year round swim team. All new swimmers must be evaluated by competitive aquatics staff prior to participation. LVO Wednesday 3:00pm LVO Saturday 10:30am
Sharks Gold Group Ages: Fee:
13 years and up Y Member $88 Community $132 The gold group is for high school swimmers who wish to perfect their strokes, turns, and starts in the off season and to build their endurance for the upcoming spring sports season. This class is also for those wishing to build their endurance in preparation for Spring lifeguard classes. LVO Tuesday 6:30pm LVO Thursday 6:30pm
5-9 years Y Member $88 Community $132 Y Sharks Bronze Group is the perfect bridge between swimming lessons and swim team for the younger swimmer. It teaches stroke technique for freestyle and backstroke, and Intro to Synchronized includes racing starts, turns, and streamlining. All new swimmers must be Swimming evaluated by competitive aquatics staff prior Ages: 8 years & older to participation. Class length is 1 hour. Fee: Y Member $78 LVO Thursday 3:30pm $117 Community Synchronized swimming challenges the Water Polo creativity of swimmers by combining the Ages 11 & up movements of dance with swimming skills. Fee: Y Member $40 Participants work to improve stroke form Community $60 and endurance while gaining confidence and Come join the exciting fun Olympic game poise. Class length is 45 minutes. of water polo. The focus will be on LVO Wednesday 3:45pm swimming, conditioning and basic skills consisting of treading, passing and
SWIMMING FOR A CAUSE
Annual Campaign Swim Meet LYNCH/VAN OTTERLOO YMCA
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
April 16, 4:00PM Ages: Preschool and Youth $15 cash or check (please attach payment with form) **Children with bubbles are welcomed** For more information please contact Susan Guertin, Aquatics Director, at: P: 781.990.7009 E: guertins@northshoreymca.org PLEASE FILL OUT & GIVE FORM TO THE AQUATIC DEPARTMENT BY APRIL 1
Name of Swimmer: ________________________________________________________________________
Age: _________________________
# of floatation bubbles: _____________
Phone Numbers: ___________________________________________________________________________
Swim Lessons Level : ______________________________________
Please check off what you would like to swim ( pick up to 3 event in your category) (8 and under swimmers will be swimming 1 length and 9 and older swimmers will swim 2 length of the pool per event) Event # 1
5 & under
Freestyle
Backstroke
Event # 2
6-year-old
Freestyle
Backstroke Breaststroke Butterfly
Event # 3
7 & 8-year-old
Freestyle
Backstroke Breaststroke Butterfly
Event # 4
9 & 10-year-old
Freestyle
Backstroke Breaststroke Butterfly
Event # 5
11 years & up
Freestyle
Backstroke Breaststroke Butterfly
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FAMILY TIME Sunday Family Time
Spend Sunday time together at the Y. We’ll have special activities such as arts and crafts, trivia in the lobby, open gymnastics, open swim, open rock wall, and open gym time - just for families! LVO Sunday 4:00-6:00pm
Friday Kids Night Ages: Fee:
6-11 years Y Member $10 Community $15 Drop your child off for a couple hours of fun with their friends! Supervised games, sports, swimming, and socialization, and a pizza dinner are provided. Must register in advance for staffing. Meets in the Teen Center. LVO Friday 6:00-8:45pm March 7, March 14, April 4, April 11
Kids Night Out Ages: Fee:
5-12 years Y Member $10 Community $15 Are you looking for a fun and safe place for your children to go while you go out to dinner? There will be time for swimming, gym games, art project, and tumbling in the gymnastics center. Pizza dinner will be served. LVO Saturday 6:00-9:00pm March 8 and April 12
Family Zumba - FREE for Y Members
A fun Zumba class geared for all ages! A great way to stay active as a family while having fun! Class length is 45 minutes. LVO Sunday March 2 1:00pm LVO Sunday April 6 1:00pm
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Saturday, March 1- Friday, April 25 No Classes April 19-25
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HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESS FITNESS ORIENTATIONS ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS Y Fit Gets Results
Fee: One-time fee, $79 Are you new to working out or looking to boost your same, old routine? Achieve your fitness goals with Y FIT, the Y’s new personalized, comprehensive and technologically innovative health and wellness program that’s easy, interactive and fun! Let our fitness experts help you launch and sustain a smart program that brings out your personal best. Stay on track with on-going support from your Personal Wellness Coach and track calorieburning activities. You can customize workouts and online meal planning while updating your plan as you progress. See results with our innovative MobileFit® technology. Receive one-on-one support on-site, online and on your schedule. Earn points along the way for special prizes! To get started on your Y Fit program, please stop by the Fitness Desk or call at 978.740.9622.
PERSONAL TRAINING
First time clients only Introductory package, 1/2 hour consult plus 3 one hour sessions: $136 Personal Training gets results! The Lynch/van Otterloo 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.
Introduction to Group Exercise Fee:
Y Member FREE Community GUEST FEE Starting out in a new class or gym can be intimidating, but taking our intro to group ex class will help put those fears at bay and prepare you to join one of our group exercise muscle conditioning classes! If you are new to group exercise, or returning after a long break then this class is for you! Pre-register at www.northshoreymca.org. LVO Saturday March 8 12:00pm LVO Saturday April 5 12:00pm
Begin to Spin Workshops Fee:
Y Member FREE GUEST FEE These workshops are for participants to learn how to spin and to become familiar with our spinning program. Each participant will first be properly set up on the bike and learn all the components of the bike and hand positions. Ride at your own level and speed. Class length 1 hour 30 min. Pre-register at www.northshoreymca.org. LVO Tuesday March 4 7:15pm LVO Friday March 7 10:30am LVO Tuesday April 8 7:15pm 10:30am LVO Friday April 11
Prenatal Exercise Fee:
Y Member $78 Community $117 Fee for both Prenatal Exercise and Prenatal Yoga: Y Member $126 Community $189 Enjoy the benefits of prenatal exercise such as decreased maternal weight gain, improved mood and sleep patterns. This dynamic exercise class is led by a fitness professional with advanced training in prenatal exercise and women’s health. Meets in Boston Ballet Studio 1 LVO Monday 6:00pm
Prenatal Yoga Fee:
Y Member $78 Community $117 Fee for both Prenatal Exercise and Prenatal Yoga: Y Member $126 Community $189 For pregnant women (spouses and partners are welcome, too). The class includes a mixture of balancing, strengthening, and stretching poses that are appropriate during pregnancy, emphasizing breathing and relaxation. Give your baby the gift of yoga - a relaxed mom! No yoga experience is necessary. Class length is 55 min. Meets in Boston Ballet. LVO Wednesday 6:30pm
For more information or to set up a consultation with one of our trainers, please contact Jaime Bloch, Health and Wellness Director, at 781.990.7004 or
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Saturday, March 1- Friday, April 25 No Classes April 19-25
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HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESS Pilates Fusion
Fee: Y Member $78 Community $117 This class is a non-traditional application of Pilates, strength training and yoga that focuses on constant dynamic movement and flow from one exercise to the next. Improve your strength, flexibility, balance, and core stability, reduce stress and receive a mild cardiovascular effect. Instructor is Laurie-Sue Rodrigues. Class length is 55 minutes. Meets in Aerobic Studio 1 LVO Tuesday 9:35am
VCore
Fee: Y Member $78 Community $117 VCore® Workout is the only barefoot balance training workout that is uniquely designed to improve balance, posture and strength. Through specific exercises, VCore® Workout will enable you to improve your foot posture, glute/hip strength and total body alignment - leaving you standing taller and walking stronger! By combining the benefits of Pilates, yoga and barefoot balance training, VCore® Workout is bringing core training off of the floor! Class length is 55 minutes, Meets in Boston Ballet Studio. LVO Thursday 9:35am
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Boot Camp Fee:
Y Member $166 Community $249 SPECIAL: 50% OFF FOR FIRSTTIMERS Boot Camp is a challenging and fun group workout that fosters accountability and team camaraderie. You’ll experience variety in each class with cardiovascular, speed, endurance, strength, and power training exercises. Our commitment is to encourage, motivate, coach and train participants to the highest possible level while delivering a memorable experience. Classes are held outdoors if possible. Pre-requisite: Must be able to run at least one mile continuously. Instructors Cheryl Marcorelle and Justin DeRosa. LVO Mon/Wed/Fri 5:45am
HIIT Bootcamp
1 Day Fee: Y Member $78 Community $117 2 Day Fee: Y Member $126 Community $189 Join this one-of-a-kind class that combines all types of strength, cardio, plyometric, stability, flexibility, and core training. High Intensity Interval Training is effective and fun! Whether outside or in the gym, you will enjoy a class that is constantly incorporating new types of fitness. Join today and become “out of this world” fit! All fitness levels welcome. Class length is 45 minutes. Meets in Gym. Instructor Adam Allen. LVO Tuesday 9:00am LVO Thursday 9:00am
Tabata Circuit
1 Day Fee: Y Member $88 Community $117 2 Day Fee: Y Member $144 Community $216 Tabata Circuit incorporates high intensity interval training with a rest period shorter than the work period. Led by a nationally certified Y personal trainer, this class targets both aerobic and anaerobic systems, giving both athletes and the average exerciser a more efficient, effective workout. A variety of equipment is used to achieve a challenging and fun workout. Class length 45 minutes. Instructor JoAnna Mooney. LVO Monday 9:30am LVO Friday 9:30am
Introduction to TRX Fee: Y Member FREE
Our introductory TRX program is designed for people with no prior experience using TRX as part of their workout routine. This free program was developed to teach the basics regarding proper use of the TRX as well as common exercises. By the end of the 4 weeks, participants will be able to utilize the TRX as part of their normal workout routines as well as confidently participate in small group TRX programs.
LVO Monday March 3-24 or March 31-April 21 7:00am LVO Tuesday March 4-25 or April 1-22 5:30pm LVO Wednesday March 5-26 or April 2-23 11:00am LVO Thursday March 6-27 or April 3-24 5:30pm LVO Saturday March 1-22 or March 29-April 19 2:00pm
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HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESS TRX Fee:
Y Member $88 Community $132 Hit on all muscle groups to provide a solid, total body workout using the TRX Suspension Trainer. Classes will be adjusted according to fitness level, and modifications are provided. Limited participants. LVO Monday 5:30pm Larry LVO Monday 6:30pm Keli LVO Tuesday 9:35am Keli LVO Wednesday 9:00am JoAnna LVO Wednesday 10:00am Jo-an LVO Thursday 5:45am Abbey LVO Friday 9:00am Keli LVO Saturday 8:30am Keli LVO Saturday 9:30am Jo-an
TRX Plus Fee:
Y Member $88 Community $132 This class will improve your performance and take your training to the next level. You will move through stations combining the TRX with kettlebells, medicine balls, jump ropes, and more. If you are ready to step up your workouts, TRX Plus is for you! Get ready to sweat! Intermediate and advanced participants are welcome. Limited participants. Meets in the stretching area. LVO Sunday 9:30am Christine LVO Monday 9:00am Adam LVO Monday 12:00pm Adam LVO Tuesday 8:30am Justin D LVO Tuesday 7:15pm Adam LVO Wednesday 5:30pm Christine LVO Wednesday 6:30pm Adam LVO Thursday 6:30pm Adam LVO Friday 10:00am Justin D
TRX Plus Express
Fee:
Y Member $66 Community $99 This class will improve your performance and take your training to the next level. In only 45 minutes. You will move through stations combining the TRX Suspension Trainer, TRX RIP Trainer, BOSU and more! Intermediate and advanced participants are welcome. Limited participants. Meets in the stretching area. LVO Tuesday 10:35am Laurie-Sue LVO Sunday 4:15pm Adam
TRX Pilates Fee:
Y Member $88 Community $132 This fun, challenging class combines the principles of Pilates with the TRX Suspension Trainer, and other props. It will intensify the level of difficulty and accelerate results by slow, controlled, concentrated movements. Through gravity, engagement, and repetition of controlled movements, the body will achieve new levels of tone, flexibility and endurance. Limited participants. LVO Wednesday 4:30pm Laurie-Sue LVO Thursday 10:35am Laurie-Sue
TRX Core 30 Fee:
Y Member $48 Community $72 Target the core muscles in 30 minutes. All TRX exercises will focus on core strength and stability. Previous TRX experience recommended. Limited participants. LVO Tuesday 5:10am Abbey LVO Thursday 5:10am Abbey LVO Saturday 10:30am Meredith
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TRX for Athletic Stretch & Strength Fee:
Y Member $88 Community $132 This Program strengthens the body while increasing range of motion, mobility and flexibility for optimal functionality in order to help prevent injury. With a fast and effective athletic stretch, core strengthening and body awareness workout you will unlock muscular constraint and improve vitality for peak performance in sports or your weekly workout routine. Class length 45 minutes LVO Thurs 9:30am
Leaner You 1 Day Fee:
Y Member $88 Community $117 2 Day Fee: Y Member $144 Community $216 If you need help losing weight, staying on track and staying motivated this class is for you! Exciting, challenging workouts combined with weekly weigh-ins will bring you closer to your goals! Join NSCA Certified Personal Trainer Ryan Healy for 45 minutes. Meets in aerobic studio 1. LVO Tuesday 6:30pm LVO Thursday 6:30pm LVO Sunday 11:30am
Commit to Get Fit Fee:
Y Member-$118 Community-$177 This fitness and nutrition program is packed with group workouts, nutrition discussions, weigh-ins, measurements and homework. All of which are designed to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. Food and activity journals will be provided. Class length 1 hour 15 min. Led by Health & Wellness Director Jaime Bloch. LVO Monday 6:45pm
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HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESS Fitness Four Circuit Fee:
Y Member $92 Community $138 Grab 3 friends - make a group of 4, and let’s get to work! Class will utilize TRX, Kettlebells, Medicine Balls, Bodyweight and other equipment. Results: Total Body Conditioning and blast with friends! Limited to 4 participants. Meets in the stretching area. Class length is 45 minutes. For more information, please contact Jaime Bloch, Health & Wellness Director, at 781-990-7004 Or blochj@northshoreymca.org
PWR! Parkinson Wellness Recovery Training Fee:
Y Member Free Community $8 This class will have participants engaging in researched based exercise specifically tailored for Parkinson’s that is Neuroplasticity principled, holds promise to slow disease progression, restore motor function, increase longevity and quality of life. Class will be led by Gail Perry Borden, PWR! Fitness Professional and Parkinsonian. Participants should be able to walk and stand unassisted. Individuals with MS, as well as caregivers are welcome to attend. Class length 90 minutes. LVO Tuesday 11:30am LVO Thursday 11:30am
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
Fee: FREE Participants work with Y staff trained in supportive cancer care to safely achieve their goals such as building muscle mass and strength; increasing flexibility and endurance; and improving confidence and self-esteem. By focusing on the whole person and not the disease, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is helping people move beyond cancer in spirit, mind and body. The program includes: Free 12-week adult Y membership Two free 75 minute classes per week Full access to the Y seven days a week CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION Class is available for individuals currently undergoing cancer treatment as well as those who have completed their treatment and are looking to regain health and improve quality of life. Strong personal desire. Patient needs to enroll in program, rather than a family member. Personally commit to attending all classes Inform their physician of their plan to join the program and obtain a signed medical clearance form. Give permission for Y Fitness staff to call physician or person giving treatment when necessary. Participate in an interview with our Survivor Advocate, complete a confidential health assessment and program registration forms For more information or to register, email livestrong@northshoreymca.org or call 781-631-1819 ext 2401
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LIFELONG LEARNING Y of the USA Group Exercise Instructor Level Training Fee:
Y Member $80 Community $120 This course is designed to train the basics of conducting all varieties of group exercise classes. Course content includes the practical application of cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular exercise science, leadership and teaching skills for group exercise instructors, behavior modification, motivation information and a practical session on general exercise selection and execution. It will also provide practical and theoretical information for instructors of all YMCA health and well-being programs, including information on effective leadership, basic physical activity, healthy lifestyle principles and program safety guidelines. The course also covers the YMCA mission, philosophy and the Y-USA training and certification system. For more information, please contact Jaime Bloch, Health & Wellness Director, at 781-990-7004 or blochj@northshoreymca.org
Connectors - Older Adults Social Group
Come to meet, socialize and learn with other older adults. Every month we offer a host of activities asked for by older adults in our community. Activities are free and open to both members and non-members so we encourage participants to bring friends. Watch the website for programs and activities. For more information contact Chris Bevilacqua at bevilacquac@northshoreymca.org.
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HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESS Spaulding Outpatient Center at Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA The Spaulding Outpatient Center at the Marblehead YMCA is an outpatient rehabilitation center that serves as a physical, and aquatic therapy satellite location of the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. The center provides state-of-the art intervention for a variety of orthopedic injuries and conditions. All of our programs are focused on eliminating or reducing discomfort and improving function while fostering shared patient/family responsibility through education. We believe that a patient who is well informed and actively involved in his or her rehab will ultimately be most successful. Whether you are recovering from surgery or have suffered an accident, low-back injury, sports-related injury, or are coping with pain related to arthritis, we are here to help you reach your potential and get back to living. Contact Info: Phone: 781.639.0055 Fax:781.639.0441
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SPORTS, RECREATION & SWIMMING 21+ Men’s Basketball League Fee:
Y Member $70 Community $105 Or Team Fee $500 The start of our next 4 on 4 basketball season is March 5. Games are 20 minute running halves and played between 7pm & 10pm. All teams will qualify for the playoffs. Captains will submit team rosters to John Cordeiro prior to the start of the season at cordeiroj@northshoreymca.org. If you are interested in participating as an individual, please contact John and he will try and place you on a team. LVO Wednesday 7:00pm Starts March 5th
40+ Men’s Basketball Drop-in Fee:
Y Member FREE Community $45 Join us in our 40+ men’s basketball drop-in. Play against players your own age in a competitive and fun atmosphere. It doesn’t matter if you were a superstar way back when or a pick-up player now, we want you! LVO Monday 8:00pm
Adult Gymnastics Ages: Fee:
18 and up Y Member $99 Community $149 Are you looking for a new and exciting way to get in shape? Do you miss being a cheerleader or gymnast? If so, come join our adult gymnastics class. Each week will include a variety of activities such as basic tumbling, climbing the rope or bouncing on the trampoline. It’s never been more fun to become fit. Class length is 1 hour. LVO Tuesday 7:30 pm
Adult Trampoline Ages Fees:
18 & up Y Member $99 Community $145 Are you looking for an exciting way to get in shape or do you miss being a cheerleader, gymnast or diver? If so, come join our adult trampoline class and our new competitive trampoline which is extremely bouncy. An overhead spotting rig has also been stalled which makes learning flips safe, fun and easy. Class length 1 hour. LVO Tuesday 7:30pm
Open Adult Ballet Drop-in
Ages: 16+ Fee: Individual, Drop-in Rate (no pre-registration required) Y Member $14/class Community $17/class Looking for a new kind of workout? Try Boston Ballet School’s Open Adult Dance classes. We offer a wide range of dance and fitness classes to students of all abilities and experience levels on a drop-in basis. Classes are taught by expert faculty and feature live piano accompaniment. Class schedules and additional information can be found at www.bostonballet.org/school/adultprograms or by calling 617-456-6380. Beginners Welcome! BBS Monday 10:00am-11:30am BBS Tuesday 7:00pm-8:30pm BBS Wednesday (Beginner) 10:00am-11:30am BBS Thursday (Beginner) 10:00am-11:30am BBS Thursday 7:30pm-8:30pm
Adult Volleyball Drop In
Fee:
Y Member FREE Community Guest Fee Come join in our drop-in volleyball program. This is great for players looking to get back in to the game or continue to improve their skills. LVO Sunday 9:00am
Squash Adult Beginner Clinic
Y Member $140 Community $210 Learn the game of squash with other beginning players. Players will learn the sport in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. Equipment is available and all players must wear clean non-marking shoes. Class length 1 hour. LVO Tuesday 7:00pm Fee:
Squash Introduction Fee:
Y Member Free Community Guest Fee Add variety to your workout with squash! Schedule a free introductory lesson to the wonderful game of squash from the Y’s Squash Coordinator, Ralph Kusinitz. Squash provides a varied and intense workout, requiring agility and endurance, and is great fun whatever your skill level. Non-marking shoes are required, but all other equipment will be provided. To schedule a lesson, please contact Ralph Kusinitz, Squash Coordinator, at kusinitzr@northshoreymca.org.
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SPORTS, RECREATION & SWIMMING Squash Annual Program Fee
Fee: Y Member $40 For those adult players who participate in our regularly occurring organized in-house tournaments and leagues, players will pay a one-time fee each year. The period covered is from September 1 through the following August 31.
Martial Arts for Teens & Adults-Tang So Do Ages: Fee per class:
16 years & older Y Member $12 Community $18 Fee per session: Y Member $88 Community $132 Artistry, self-defense, fitness, flexibility, basics, no-contact sparring, and much more…in an atmosphere of patience, humor, tolerance, and mutual respect. Black Belt Adult and Teen Instructors from Safe Harbor Martial Arts will teach each class. This is an enjoyable activity whether you’re 16 or 60+! Class length is 1 hour. Meets in aerobic studio 1. LVO Tuesday 7:30pm
Martial Arts Additional Day Fee:
Y Member $66 Community $99 This “Family-Style” class is designed for those students who are already attending either the Tuesday, Martial Arts III class or Martial Arts for Teens and Adults- Tang So Do class. To qualify for this class, a student must be an adult, teen or pre-teen, any rank or belt from beginner through advanced. Students ages 10 and older may attend with green and red belts. Youths ages 10 or younger can attend but must have Master DeMarco’s approval. Class length is 1 hour. Meets in the doubles squash court. LVO Thursday 6:00pm
Martial Arts IV Ages: Fee:
12 years & up Y Member $88 Community $132 This class is for students who are at an intermediate to advanced level. Students must have their green belt or higher and be older than 12 years. Class length is 1 hour. Meets in the aerobics studio. LVO Thursday 7:30pm
Adult Swim Lessons Fee:
Y Member $78 Community $117 Adult swim lessons are geared towards adults who want to become comfortable around water. The goal is water acclimatization in a safe environment with supportive, knowledgeable instructors. LVO Monday 7:15pm LVO Tuesday 10:45am* LVO Wednesday 12:00pm 7:30pm LVO Thursday 10:45am*
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Advanced Springboard Diving for Adults
Fee:
Y Member $84 Community $126 This class is for accomplished divers who want to perfect their advanced skills. The objective is that divers learn 11 dives proficiently. Class length is 1 hour. Meets in the big pool. LVO Wednesday 6:30pm LVO Saturday 12:00 pm
Aquatic Personal Training
Ages: 14 years & up 1 Session Fee: Y Member $30 Community $45 4 Session Fee: Y Member $120 Community $180 The aquatics staff will work with you for the water training you desire! Whether it be injury prevention, water walking and running, water exercise, water safety, or proper stroke technique. For more information, please contact Susan Guertin, Aquatics Director/Head Swim Coach, at 781-990-7009 or guertins@northshoreymca.org.
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SPORTS, RECREATION & SWIMMING Adult Water Exercise Stretch & Flex Ages: Fee:
18 years & up Y Member $74 Community $111 Keep in shape with this low-impact workout that uses water to eliminate much of the joint and muscle pain that make exercising difficult. Ease with movement is supported by the warm water of the heated pool. Swimming skills are not required. LVO Monday 12:00pm LVO Friday 12:00pm
SwimFit - Masters Swimming
Ages: Fee:
18 years & up Y Member:$45 monthly bank draft $15 drop in fee Community: $90 monthly bank draft $22 drop in fee This adult swim program is great for competitive swimmers and triathletes who wish to improve their swimming skills and for fitness swimmers striving to spice up their swimming routine. Workouts are coached by highly qualified coaches and created with individual goals in mind. We emphasize excellent swimming technique, fitness, and fun. Put on a suit, cap, and goggles and go to work! Class length is 1 hour 30 minutes. Meets in the big pool. LVO Monday/Wednesday/Friday 5:30am LVO Tuesday/Thursday 9:30am LVO Saturday 7:00am
Water in Motion (Pre-Natal Aquacise)
Fee:
Y Member $70 Community $117 Prenatal water fitness classes can help keep stomach muscles strong, improve muscle tone, assist in a smoother labor/delivery, balance moods and create an energy boost. Engaging in regular physical activity during pregnancy offers health benefits for both mom and baby. It helps to prevent or reduce some of the uncomfortable side effects such as back pain, constipation, swilling and fatigue and reduces the risk of gestational diabetes. LVO Saturday 8:00 am
H2O Boot Camp Fee:
Y Member $88 Community $132 Boot Camp H20 is a water based fitness program that provides the benefits of a pool with little to no impact on joints and expands lung capacity, as well as the benefits of weight and resistance training of a traditional gym. This program is unique because it is a rigorous cross-training of swimming, water polo, water aerobics, modified plyometrics , traditional strength and cardio-vascular training. LVO Friday 6:30pm
Squash Box Ladder
Fee: Included in the Squash Annual Program Fee Squash players will be divided into boxes of four to six players of comparable ability. Players will schedule matches against each other once during the two-month session. In the next session, the top person in each box will move up one box and the bottom person will move down one box. This is a successful way to meet and play with people at your level and is especially beneficial for new members. To join the ladder or for more information e-mail Ralph Kusinitz, Squash Coordinator, at kusinitzr@northshoreymca.org.
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Squash Championship Tournament
Fee: Included in the Squash Annual Program Fee Our Sixth Annual Club Championship Squash Tournament will be held during March and April. There will be separate divisions in singles for Groups A-1, A-2, A-3, B, C, D, women’s, and 50+. In doubles for B, C, women’s and mixed doubles. Players may enter any divisions for which they qualify. Participants will play a match approximately every two weeks. There will be a consolation draw, so everyone will play at least two matches in each division. Finals will be held on the weekend of May 3rd and 4th. Names of winners and runners-up will be displayed on our championship plaques. For more information e-mail Ralph Kusinitz, Squash Coordinator, at kusinitzr@northshoreymca.org.
“Exercising improves memory and lengthens attention span.”
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SPORTS, RECREATION & SWIMMING Private Squash Lessons SQUASH PRIVATE LESSONS
Fee: Per Person One 45 minute lesson Fee: Y Member 65
Community $75
One 60 minute lesson Fee: Y Member $80
Community $90
Five 45 minute lessons Fee: Y Member $300 Community $350 Five 60 minute lessons Fee: Y Member $375 Community $425
SQUASH SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS
Fee: Per Person (2 people) One 60 minute lesson Fee: Y Member $45 Community $55 Five 60 minute lessons Fee: Y Member $215 Community $265 One 90 minute lesson Fee: Y Member $68
Community $78
Five 90 minute lessons Fee: Y Member $330 Community $380
SQUASH GROUP LESSONS
Fee: Per Person (4-5 people) One 60 minute lesson Fee: Y Member $20 Community $30
To schedule a lesson, please contact Ralph Kusinitz, Squash Coordinator, at kusinitzr@northshoreymca.org
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Improving the community’s health and well-being
SPORTS, RECREATION & SWIMMING Golf Training for Adult Men 40+ Men’s 4 on 4 Basketball Only Tournament Fee: Members $170.00 Community $220.00 This Golf for Adults Program is geared for the beginner to advanced player ages 18 and up. Players will work on a review of the basics. The main concentration will be on TEMPO, Set -Up, and Routine as well as the mental approach. Players will need least one short iron, one long iron, one wood and a putter. Conducted at the Dilisio Brothers Golf Range in Salem. Range balls are additional $10.00 for each class. Group is limited to 4 players. Class runs one hour for 6 weeks. DIL
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Golf Training for Adult Women Only Fee: Members $170.00 Community $220.00
This Golf for Adults Program is geared for the beginner to advanced player ages 18 and up. Players will work on a review of the basics. The main concentration will be on TEMPO, Set-Up, and Routine as well as the mental approach. Players will need at least one short iron, one long iron, one wood and a putter. Conducted at the Dilisio Brothers Golf Range in Salem. Range balls are additional $10.00 each class. Group is limited to 4 players. Class runs one hour for 6 weeks. DIL
Saturday
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2:00pm
Fee: Team Entry $80 The tournament will be held on Sunday April 6th. Competition will be 4 on 4 and games will last 30 minutes, no half time. Teams are guaranteed two games each and the playoffs will be a one game elimination until we have a champion. The amount of teams that qualify for the playoffs will depend on the number of teams that enter. All teams need to have a team roster and payment submitted by March 28th. For any additional information, please contact Anthony Falconieri at falconieria@northshoreymca.org LVO Sunday 7:00 am April 13th
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Giving back and providing support to our neighbors
COMMUNITY EDUCATION, VOLUNTEERISM & GIVING ASHI CPR Recertification
Ages: Fee:
16 years & up Y Member $35 Community $53 This course is designed to refresh your CPR and AED skills. You will be certified in adult, child, and infant CPR. This course includes an online course at home. You must take the online class prior to attending class. Upon arrival you will demonstrate your skills and take a written test. Class length 45 minutes. Class will meet in the Teen Center. LVO Tuesday 6:30pm March 11
ASHI First Aid Recertification Ages: Fee:
16 years & up Y Member $35 Community $53 Refresh your First Aid skills for a variety of medical emergencies. This course includes online training at home. You must take the on-line course prior to attending the class. Upon arrival you will demonstrate first aid skills and take a written test. Class length 30 minutes. Class will meet in the Teen Center. LVO Tuesday 6:30pm April 8
Lifeguard Training Ages: Fee:
Ages 16 years & up Y Member $330 Community $360 Recert: Y Member $150 Community $180
For more information, please contact Emily Korriku, Associate Aquatics Director, at 781-990-7040 or korrikue@northshoreymca.org. (All classes held at the Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA)
Participants must be 16 years of age by the conclusion of the course. (New 2012 “On the Guard Lifeguard Program�)
April Class registration deadline: April 14 Monday-Thurs. April 21-24 9:00am-5:00 pm
Prerequisites: Tread Water (2 minutes), swim 100 yards front crawl, 50 yards each of elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke; surface dive, feet first surface dive, feet first surface dive in 8-10 feet of water and swim under water 15 feet. Candidates must also sprint 60 feet in the water, then perform a surface dive to 8-10 feet of water, pick up a dive ring from the bottom, surface, tread water for 1 minute legs only and replace the object back to the pool bottom. Swim the remaining distance, hoist yourself out of the water and perform compressions on an adult mannequin for 1 minute, then walk quickly to the lifeguard chair and climb up.
May Class registration deadline: May 12 May 19-21, 26-29 3:00pm-7:00 pm
Participants must provide an email at registration in order to receive links from ASHI to take CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and O2 oxygen Administration. It is a requirement that participants pass all three on-line courses prior to the first day of class, print out the certificates of completion, and bring them on the first day of class. The first day of class participants will be assigned 3 hours of home study which must be completed prior to taking the practical and written exam.
LYNCH/VAN OTTERLOO YMCA SPRING I SESSION DATES:
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Saturday, March 1- Friday, April 25 No Classes April 19-25
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Giving back and providing support to our neighbors
COMMUNITY EDUCATION, VOLUNTEERISM & GIVING Annual Campaign Did you know...?
VOLUNTEER
The Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA is a charity. We are a non-profit organization focused on community and human services. 100% of your donation goes directly to those in need. Every dollar donated to our Y For All annual campaign is used to support local children, families and individuals through Y programs, membership and camp. Y For All is more than donors and dollars. Our annual campaign is a grassroots effort led by dozens of volunteers and businesses from our communities.
Front Desk Volunteer
Help the Y make a difference. It’s never too late to help my community with a gift to the Y For All campaign. Swing by the front desk or visit: www.northshoreymca.org Thank you!
Duties could include greeting guests, answering phones, handing out towels and locker keys, photocopying, and light filing.
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.
Middle and High School Youth Sport Volunteering
Students age 14 years and older to learn how to teach children’s sports classes. The first few classes are held in the conference room learning how to instruct and facilitate practice plans for sports classes. Final classes will conclude with teaching a child’s sports class. Class length is 45 minutes. Prepare today for a job tomorrow. For more information, please contact Emily Hudak, Sports Director, at 781-990-7044 or hudake@northshoreymca.org. To learn more about volunteer roles, visit www.northshoreymca.org or contact Kim Lations, Volunteer Coordinator, at lationsk@northshoreymca.org.
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