NEW YEAR NEW GOALS NEW YOU Winter Program Session January 5-March 1 IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA
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Super Science
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $40 Community $55 Your little scientist will predict, observe, and discover the exciting world of science and nature through hands-on experiments in chemistry, gardening, collect specimens during nature walks, and question the laws of physics. Class is 30 minutes long. IPS Tuesday 10:00am Ages 3-5 IPS Wednesday 4:30pm Ages 5-8
Lego Builders
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $40 Community $55 Build a new creation based on a weekly model/theme. Team work and building social skills are emphasized as well as developing fine motor skills. Class is 30 minutes. IPS Wednesday 11:00am Ages 3-5 IPS Thursday 4:15pm Ages 5-8
Crafty Kids
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $40 Community $55 Hands-on art and lots of creativity! Kids will make beaded necklaces, ornaments, sculptures with homemade clay, and crafts using recycled materials. Class is 30 minutes long. IPS Thursday 10:00am Ages 3-5
Twinkle Toes With Parent
Ages: 2-3 years with parent Fee: Y Member $65 Community $90 Explore the joys of moving to music while building coordination and rhythm skills. Class length is 30 minutes. Instructor: Sarah Fader IPS Wednesday 11:30am
Storybook Ballet
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $65 Community $90 Learn ballet fundamentals while developing dances based on stories told in class. Class length is 45 minutes. Instructor: Sarah Fader IPS Wednesday 12:00pm IPS Thursday 12:00pm
Dance Jam
Ages: 5-7 years Fee: Y Member $65 Community $90 Continue the study of ballet but also learn choreography from some of your favorite musicals, as well as dances from around the world including Africa and Latin America. Instructor: Sarah Fader. IPS Monday 3:30pm IPS Thursday 2:30pm
Ballroom Dancing
Ages: 7-10 years Fee: Y Member $65 Community $90 Learn the basic steps of several different social dances, including the waltz, the fox trot, and the cha cha cha. Some Latin dances will also be introduced, such as samba, merengue, and salsa. Come have fun and learn a new skill—with music! . Instructor: Sarah Fader. IPS Thursday 3:30pm
Creative Ballet
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $65 Community $90 Creative ballet develops coordination, rhythm, body control and teaches ballet vocabulary, postures and active listening. Class length is 45 minutes. Instructor: Sarah Fader IPS Monday 1:30pm
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA WINTER SESSION DATES: Monday, January 5thSunday, March 1st
FIT-tastic Kids Club Ages: Fee:
8-14 years Y Member FREE Community FREE
Learn how to make healthy food choices and find creative ways to be physically active throughout the day, all while having fun with friends! FIT-tastic Kids, a FREE program for Y members and community members, follows a fun, interactive and engaging curriculum that builds the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. Participants receive a free 8-week youth membership as part of the program in order to continue their healthy habits in their off-time. Contact Terry Gauthier, Health & Wellness Director, at gauthiert@northshoreymca.org for more information. Register at Y Welcome Center.
After School Program Ages: Fee:
Grades K-5 Varies
Looking for something fun and engaging for your kids to do after school? The Ipswich YMCA's School Age Program makes it easy! We provide bus transportation from Winthrop, Doyon and Essex Elementary. Once at the Y, jump into enrichment activities like Swim Lessons, Sport Clinics, Ropes Course, Gaga, Science experiments, Art projects and more, all included.
School Vacation Care Ages: Fee:
Grades K-5 Y members $45/day Community $55/day
When school is out, the Y is in! Join us for swimming, sports, crafts and exciting themed activities. It’s a great way to spend time with your friends and have fun during vacation! Visit www.northshoreymca.org or contact Catie Doherty, School Age Site Coordinator, at 978-479-4969 or dohertyc@northshoreymca.org
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA WINTER SESSION DATES: Monday, January 5thSunday, March 1st
Fit Crew
Ages: Grades 6-8 Fee: FREE Free transportation to the Ipswich YMCA form the Ipswich Middle School. This FREE program is available Monday through Thursday during the school year and students do not need to be Members of the YMCA to attend. Return the Release of Liability form and jump on the bus. Once at the Y take advantage of a wide variety of facility options with your friends. YMCA schedules very daily. Check out the teen calendar on the Ipswich Teen Page at www.northshoreymca.org. IPS Monday-Thursday Mondays Crazy Science (quick and easy science experiments) Tuesdays Zumba $35 Wednesdays Ultimate Frisbee League (see below) Thursdays Video Clipping Club
Hang Time
Grades: 5-10 Fee: Y Member FREE Community $7 Jump on in to Teen nights! Hoop it up in the gym or dive into the pool. Play some dodgeball or hang out because on Saturday nights, from 6:00-9:00pm, the Ipswich YMCA is open for teens only! Check out Ipswich YMCA Teens on Facebook for details on special events.
Ultimate Frisbee League
Ages: Grades 6-8 Fee: $18 per person 8 week Round Robin tournament with each team playing every Thursday. Also includes an Ultimate Frisbee tournament against other YMCA Teen Teams from the Beverly, Marblehead, and Cape Anne YMCA’s. Sign up using the registration form found in the Ipswich YMCA lobby. IPS Wednesdays 2:45-3:45pm
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA WINTER SESSION DATES: Monday, January 5thSunday, March 1st
Parent & Child Gymnastics
Ages: 2-4 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 Tumble into fun with your child as they learn the basics of gymnastics with Coach Missy. Great motor muscle activities to improve overall balance and strength. IPS Wednesday 9:45-10:15am P/C Ages (2-4)
Preschool Gymnastics
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 Join Coach Missy for flips, tumbles and fun. Build on new gymnastics skills every week, improving overall motor muscle strength and balance. IPS Wednesday 10:15-11:00am
Tennis
Ages: 2-5 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 Forehand, backhand, volley and serve up an ace. Using soft balls and shorter nets, this class is great for beginners and players with experience looking to improve technique. Fun indoor format translates into great outdoor tennis action. IPS Monday 11:45am
Obstacle Courses
Ages: 2-5 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 A challenging new obstacle course each week. Fun structured play that is guaranteed to work large motor muscle groups and improve coordination. IPS Monday 9:30 Parent Child Ages (2-4) IPS Monday 10:15 Ages (3-5)
Sports Mania
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 The fundamentals of all your favorite sports such as soccer, basketball, floor hockey, T-Ball and more. Fun drill and play format designed to be a blast. IPS Thursday 9:45am Ages (2-4) IPS Thursday 10:15am Ages (3-5)
Pre-K Floor Hockey League
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $60 Community $80 Learn to play format consists of 30 minute practices followed by 30 minute games. Team shirts are a part of the fun so register by January 2. Late registrations accepted based on availability, shirts not guaranteed. IPS Friday 9:30am IPS Sunday 10:00am
Pre-K Basketball League
Ages: 3-5 years Fee: Y Member $60 Community $80 Learn to play format consists of 30 minute practices followed by 30 minute games. Team shirts are a part of the fun so register by January 1. Late registrations accepted based on availability, shirts not guaranteed. IPS Tuesday 11:00am
Baseball with Barry
Ages: 6-12 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 The triumphant return of Coach Barry Hopping, experienced baseball coach. Come join us while Coach Barry teaches you fielding, throwing and hitting for both novice and experienced players. End every class with a competitive whiffle ball game. IPS Monday 3:45pm Ages (6-8) IPS Monday 4:30pm Ages (9-12)
Dodgeball
Ages: 7-11 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 A different Dodgeball game each week run by 3-time Defending Dodgeball Champ Mat Beaver. Dodge, duck, and dive into fun! IPS Wednesday 3:45pm
Basketball Skills & Drills
Ages: 5-12 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 Beat out the competition by getting in shape with Coach Mat. Get back to full speed ball handling, defense, shot production and game level endurance. IPS Thursday 3:45pm Ages (5-8) IPS Thursday 4:45pm Ages (9-13)
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA WINTER SESSION DATES: Monday, January 5thSunday, March 1st
Tennis with a Pro
Ages: 5-12 years Fee: Y Member $60 Community $80 Forehand, backhand, volley and serve up an ace. Improve your game indoors at the Ipswich YMCA under the tutelage of John Tracy, USPTA Pro 1. IPS Thursday 2:45pm
The Y Indoor Ninja Warrior
Ages: 6-10 years Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 Swing, climb, and run while training to be the next Y Ninja Warrior! Learn the obstacles first, then compete in obstacle relay races. A great mental and physical challenge. IPS Fridays 3:45pm
Family Conditioning & Training
Families up to 6 participants Fee: Y Member $99 Community $145 As the weather worsens, don’t sit back. Workout as a family with Coach Mat and create unique family memories centered around a healthy lifestyle that is FUN. IPS Monday 5:00pm
Floor Hockey League
Ages: 5-10 years Fee: Y Member $60 Community $80 All equipment provided for non-stop floor hockey action. A 5 minute warm up is followed by 40 minute game play. Calling all Bruins fans! IPS Tuesday 3:45pm Ages (5-6) IPS Tuesday 4:30pm Ages (7-10)
Flag Football Prep
Ages: 6-10 Fee: Y Member $50 Community $70 Tips from Coach Mat on how to become the outstanding player on the field. Footwork, ball handling and flag ripping technique. IPS Monday 4:15pm
Parent/Child I
Grades: 6-18 months with parent Fee: Y Member $55 Community $80 Build a foundation for future swimming success. Through skill specific games and water play, parents learn water safety, holds and towing techniques that encourage basic kicking/pulling and water independence for children. IPS Monday 9:30am IPS Tuesday 3:45pm IPS Thursday 9:30am IPS Saturday 9:00am IPS Sunday 9:30am
Parent/Child II
Grades: 19-36 months with parent Fee: Y Member $55 Community $80 Working one-on-one with a parent using innovative fun drills, toddlers are introduced to submerging, kicking and pulling combinations, floating and swimming without floatation. These pre-swimming essentials set the stage for early independent swimming. IPS Monday 9:30am IPS Tuesday 3:45pm IPS Thursday 9:30am IPS Saturday 9:45am IPS Sunday 9:30am
Preschool Swimming Ages: Fee:
3-5 years Y Member $72
Community $102
Level I (Beginner): Swimmer’s first introduction to water locomotion using attached flotation. Basic kicking and pulling patterns combined with submersion skills give participants the ability to paddle independently with flotation. Pre-requisite: able to separate from caregiver. IPS Monday 10:15am, 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Tuesday 10:15am, 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Wednesday 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Thursday 9:30am, 4:00pm, 4:45pm IPS Saturday 9:00am, 9:45am IPS Sunday 9:15am Level II (Intermediate): Flotation based introduction to Front Crawl, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke and Breaststroke. Class includes diving skills and opportunities to practice swimming without flotation. Pre-requisite: able to paddle independently with flotation. IPS Monday 10:15am, 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Tuesday 10:15am, 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Wednesday 1:30pm, 3:45pm , 4:30pm IPS Thursday 10:15am, 4:00pm, 4:45pm IPS Saturday 9:00am, 9:45am IPS Sunday 9:15am Level III (Advanced): Develop an increased comfort in deep water, learn rotary breathing and improve stamina for swimming strokes. Class goal is to eliminate flotation completely and swim independently. Pre-requisite: able to swim 15 feet or more without flotation. IPS Monday 9:30am, 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Tuesday 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Wednesday 1:30pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Thursday 10:15am, 4:00pm, 4:45pm IPS Saturday 9:00am IPS Sunday 9:15am
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA WINTER SESSION DATES: Monday, January 5thSunday, March 1st
Youth Swimming Ages: Fee:
6 years and up Y Member $72
Kinderswim - Essex School Community $102
Level I (Beginner): Learn to swim 25 yards using our progressive curriculum. Creatively combined floating, submersion, kicking and pulling drills build up to independent swimming without flotation. Pre-requisite: Able to separate from caregiver. IPS Monday 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Tuesday 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Wednesday 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Thursday 4:00pm, 4:45pm IPS Saturday 9:00am IPS Sunday 10:00am Level II (Intermediate): Introduction to the 5 traditional swim strokes: Front Crawl, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke and Breaststroke. Increase stamina, personal water safety and deep water comfort. Pre-requisite: able to swim 25 yards independently. IPS Monday 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Tuesday 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Wednesday 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Thursday 4:00pm, 4:45pm IPS Saturday 9:00am IPS Sunday 10:00am Level III (Advanced): Improve endurance, technique and speed for Front Crawl, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke and Breaststroke. Explore advanced skills including Butterfly, snorkeling, turns and the 100 IM. Pre-requisite: able to swim 25 yards of Front Crawl, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke and Breaststroke. IPS Monday 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Tuesday 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Wednesday 3:45pm, 4:30pm IPS Thursday 4:00pm, 4:45pm IPS Saturday 9:45am IPS Sunday 10:00am
Porpoise Club
Ages: 10 years and up Fee: Y Member $72 Community $102 Must be proficient in Youth Swimming III skills. An assortment of all that swimming has to offer, participants will be challenged with improving their skills in the four competitive strokes, advanced water sports and games, lifeguarding and instructing components. There will also be opportunities to volunteer with swim lessons and move toward completing swim instructor and lifeguard certifications. IPS Wednesday 4:30pm IPS Saturday 9:45am
Ages: Grade K Fee: $11/week, register by month Essex Elementary School students have the option to be picked up after school by the Ipswich YMCA and go to the Y for swim lessons. Parents must pick up children at the Ipswich YMCA pool. Registration is done on a monthly basis with swim registration forms sent home. IPS Wednesday 1:00pm
Swim Specialty Lessons
Ages: 3 years and up (Y Members Only) Private: $32/30 minutes, $110/package of 4 Semi-Privates: $18/30 minutes, $70/package of 4 Group: $12/45 minutes Customize lessons while working with a qualified instructor. Lessons are by appointment only. Financial assistance not available for this program. Please call the Aquatics Office to schedule at 978.356.9622.
Sharks Bronze Group
Ages: 9 and under Fee: Y Member $72 Community $102 Sharks Bronze Group is the perfect bridge between swimming lessons and swim team for the younger swimmer. It teaches stroke technique for freestyle and backstroke and includes racing starts, turns and streamlining.. Class length is 45 minutes. For coach evaluation contact Tim Corcoran at corcorant@northshoreymca.org IPS Monday 4:30-5:15pm IPS Friday 4:30-5:15pm
Sharks Silver Group
Ages: 10 and over Fee: Y Member $72 Community $102 Sharks Silver Group is designed for swimmers who are looking to expand on stroke technique learned in the Bronze Group, with a focus on the butterfly and breaststroke techniques. This class is for swimmers who want to swim in a more formal class with their peers but not commit to a year round swim team. The focus will be on stroke mechanics, starts, turns and aerobic conditioning. Class length 45 minutes. For coach evaluation contact Tim Corcoran at corcorant@northshoreymca.org IPS Thursday 3:15-4:00pm IPS Saturday 11:30am-12:15pm
Springboard Diving
Grades: 4 and up Fee: Y Member $72 Community $102 Learn the basics of competitive diving. Students practice approach, forward and reverse pencil dives, pike, tuck, forward and back dives. Pre-requisite: must be able to pass the deep water test and do a forward dive from the side of the pool. IPS Tuesday 4:30pm IPS Wednesday 4:00 pm (Inter/Adv)
Mermaid Island
Ages: 6 and up Fee: Y Member $72 Community $102 Improve swimming skills through diving, synchronized swimming and creative games with a mermaid theme. It is like an adventure in the deep blue sea! Must be able to swim the length of the pool to participate. IPS Monday 4:30pm
Pirate Treasure
Ages: 6 and up Fee: Y Member $72 Community $102 Boats, sunken treasure, snorkeling, diving and more. Games that improve on swimming skills with a pirate theme. Must be able to swim the length of the pool to participate. IPS Thursdays 4:45pm
Stroke Work Clinic
Ages: 9 years and up Fee: Y Member $72 Community $102 Tell us what you want to work on and we will adapt the class to your needs. Perfect your flip turns, open turns, dive, starts, breakouts and/or finishes. Build endurance and fine tune stroke work. Participants must be able to swim the length of the pool. IPS Tuesday 4:30pm IPS Wednesday 3:45pm
Boy Scout Merit Badges
Ages: 10 years and up Fee: $5-$25 per person, group discounts available Attention Boy Scout and Troop Masters! First Aid, Lifeguarding and Swimming merit badges available. Group and individual fees vary by skill requirements and size of group. Call the Y at 978-356-9622 ext. 1313 for an appointment.
Birthday Parties
Ages: All Ages Fee: Y Member Community 1-15 participants $200 $250 16-30 participants $300 $350 Looking for a fun, stress-free party for your child’s birthday? Let the Y host your next party! Enjoy a variety of party options for kids with all interests and abilities—from swim or specialty sports to themed parties
Our qualified YMCA staff encourage fun, imaginative play in a safe environment
The birthday boy or girl receives a special YMCA present
All guests receive a FREE family day pass to enjoy everything the Y has to offer
Parties include one hour of activity and 45 minutes of celebration in our party room. Bring the decorations and food of your choice to make it an unforgettable event. Financial assistance not available for birthday parties.
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA WINTER SESSION DATES: Monday, January 5thSunday, March 1st
PERSONAL FITNESS Personal Training
First time clients only
Introductory package, 3 one hour sessions: $136 Personal Training gets results! The Ipswich Family YMCA Personal Trainers are certified professionals with education and experience across many disciplines. Your trainer will customize a fitness plan to fit your needs, budget and schedule. You can schedule just a few sessions with a trainer, train several times a week or just check in periodically. To find out more information or sign up for personal services, please contact Terry Gauthier, Health & Wellness Director, at 978.356.9622 x1310 or gauthiert@northshoreymca.org.
Personal Training Ages: Fee:
18 years and up Y Members only 1/1 hour session $50 3/1 hour sessions $144 5/1 hour sessions $230 10/1 hour sessions $440 Visit www.northshoreymca.org for group rates Y Personal Training will help you reach your personal goals in a way that maximizes your time, experience and investment. Our personal trainers have nationally recognized certifications and represent a wide variety of specialties, experience and interests. Best of all, Y Personal Training is an excellent value! Session length is 60 minutes. Financial assistance not available for this program.
Fitness Assessment
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Members only $30 Let one of our certified personal trainers assess your fitness level by testing your ability in the five components of fitness: cardio respiratory endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and body composition. Fee can be applied to a package of personal training sessions. Financial assistance not available for this program.
Body Composition Ages: Fee:
14 years and up Y Member $15 Community $23 Body Composition Testing is a clear measurement of muscle tissue vs. body fat. Knowing your body composition can help you re-evaluate your goals and redefine your fitness needs. Financial assistance not available for this program.
TRX One-on-One
Ages: 16 years and up Fee: 1/30 min Y Member $20 Community $28 5/30 min Y Member $90 Community $130 10/30 min Y Member $170 Community $250 15/30 min Y Member $240 Community $360 Build total body strength, balance, flexibility and core stability with intermediate TRX movements. Financial assistance not available for this program.
Free TRX Workshop Ages: 16 years and up Fee: FREE Discover how to safely and effectively use the TRX Suspension System for a full body workout. Workshops are one hour long and led by a certified personal trainer. IPS Sun Jan 10 9:30am Mon Jan 19 11:45am Sat Feb 14 11:30am
TRX Body Blast 30 Ages: Fee:
16 years and up Y Member $40 Community $62 Engage all your muscles in this nonstop TRX workout. Build overall strength, balance and flexibility with this total body workout. IPS Mon 6:00am Jane Mon 6:30am Jane Wed 6:00pm Jane Sat 7:30am Jane
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA WINTER SESSION DATES: Monday, January 5thSunday, March 1st
Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise Ages: Fee:
Flex & Stretch Yoga For Men & Women
Tai Chi
18 years and up Y Member Free Ages: 18 years and up Community $136 Fee: Y Member $85 Condition your body through gentle Community $120 choreography of graceful movements. Tai Yoga for the inflexible who need to stretch Chi improves balance, flexibility, muscle and strengthen. Class limit is six to provide strength, coordination, and breathing. It is personal attention to breath, form and focus. low impact and can be adapted to suit many Certified Yoga Instructor: Linda physical needs. Sneakers and comfortable IPS Thursdays 11:00am clothing are all you need. Intermediate Level IPS Tuesday 11:30am
All ages $110/hour for a private lesson $60/hour for a semi-private lesson Experience the benefits of aqua therapy for arthritic hip, shoulder and back injuries as well as cardiac rehab and stroke recovery. Financial assistance not available for this program. To schedule an appointment, please Circuit Blast contact Ashley Osburn, at 978.356.9622 Ages: 18 years and up x1307 or osburna@northshoreymca.org. Fee: Y Member $112 Community $144 SPECIALTY FITNESS Build strength, improve cardiovascular endurance and burn calories with this PROGRAMS dynamic workout. To find out more information about or IPS Tuesday/Thursday 6:00am register for specialty fitness programs, please contact Terry Gauthier, Health & Wellness Director, at 978.356.9622 x1310 Boot Camp or gauthiert@northshoreymca.org. Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Members $133/3 Day $156 Community $183/3 Day $192 Strong Men & Women Feel the boot camp burn with this Ages: 40 years and up combination of agility, power and strength Fee: Y Member Free exercises. It’s the hard work and discipline of Community $85 a military-style boot camp with fun and Feel stronger today! Experience the benefits exciting programming designed to get you of strength training to enhance strength, results. Class length is 60 minutes. Led by stimulate weight loss and improve overall certified personal trainer. Held outside health including increased bone density as weather permitting. Y Members may take well as a gentle stretch day. the Monday 5:45am Cardio Sculpt free for a IPS Tue/Thurs 10:00am 3rd day option. IPS Tues/Thurs 9:00am Emilie Sunday Fitness Challenge IPS Mon/Wed/Fri 5:35am Mike Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Member Free Community $85 Experience an intense fitness challenge every Sunday with cardio, strength and flexibility. Perfect for those weekend warriors! Class length is 75 minutes. IPS Sunday 9:30am
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Lifestyle Fitness Challenge (1/5—3/27) Ages: Fee:
18 years & up Members $299 Community $360 This 12 week weight loss fitness program includes group personal training twice a week, weight management, body fat testing, as well as lifestyle coaching. Teams of 4-6 compete to post the 1st and 2nd place biggest weight loss and overall winner earns free YMCA membership. Choose from: IPS Tues/Thurs 6:30am Brenda IPS Mon/Wed 9:00am Brenda IPS Mon/Wed 6:00pm
Team Triathlon
Ages 12 and Up Fees: Y Member $30/Team Community $45/Team Join us in this mini indoor Triathlon. The event consist of 1/4 mile pool swim, 6 miles on M3 cycle bikes and a 2.5 mile run on the treadmill. IPS Sunday March 1st 1st Wave starts at 11:00am 2nd Wave starts at 11:30am
Kathy G Tread Tabata
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Member $85 Community: $ 120 Tabata Circuit incorporates high intensity interval training with a rest period shorter than the work period. This class is for both athletes and the average exerciser. A combination of treadmill, and body weight exercise makes for a more efficient, effective workout. Class length is 60 min. and meets in the Fitness Room. Taught by Certified Personal Trainer: Kristin Comprosky. IPS Monday 5:45am
Adult Self Defense
Ages: 16 years and up Fees: Y Member $85 Community: $120 In this interactive program you will learn how to overpower and overcome an opponent that is bigger and stronger than you! Enhance your personal safety by becoming more aware of your surroundings to prevent and reduce personal risk. IPS Monday 11:30am IPS Wednesday 7:30pm
Women’s Cardio Basketball
Adult Basketball League
Adult Cardio Volleyball
Drop-In Adult Volleyball
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Members $50 Community $70 Want to work out and play at the same time? Join us for an all women’s baskeball clinic for players of all skill levels. Crank up your cardio with a half hour of basketball drills followed by a game. It’s a great full body workout that is social too. IPS Tuesdays 10:00-11:00am
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Members $50 Community $70 Work up a sweat while playing your favorite game. 30 minutes of conditioning and skill drills followed by 45 minutes of Volleyball play. All skill levels welcome. IPS Fridays 10:45-12:00pm
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Members $99 Community $145 Register your team now for the Winter league. 12 week regular season, plus single elimination playoffs. Season begins January 12th. Contact Mat Beaver to confirm your team’s spot. beaverm@northshoreymca.org IPS Monday or Wednesday 6:45-9:45pm
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Members Free Community $15 Half the gym is reserved for adult pick-up volleyball on Tuesday nights. Player rotations and game format determined by participants. Contact Mat Beaver with questions. beaverm@northshoreymca.org IPS Tuesday 7:30-9:45pm
Family Conditioning & Training Families up to 6 participants Fee: Y Member $99 Community $145 As the weather worsens, don’t sit back. Workout as a family with Coach Mat and create unique family memories centered around a healthy lifestyle that is FUN. IPS Monday 5:00pm
Aqua Boot Camp
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Member $45 Community $65 New high intensity workout circuit that combines on deck muscle conditioning with lap swimming, water jogging and treading water. Boot camp feel workout designed for amazing toning and cardio results. Must be able to swim 25 yards to participate. IPS Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am
Swim Fit Masters Swimming Ages: Fee:
18 years and up Y Member $45/Month Community $90/Month Y Member $15/Drop-in Community $22/Drop-in For swimmers who wish to refine and improve their breaststroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke and want to use swimming for exercise or to participate in our Master’s Swim Team. All levels encouraged to participate. IPS Tues/Thurs/Fri 5:45-7:00am
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA WINTER SESSION DATES: Monday, January 5thSunday, March 1st
Babysitting Certification
Ages: 10 years and up Fee: $60/person Learn skills including how to diaper, feed and keep children safe. Parents are actively looking for babysitters that hold this certification. IPS Monday, Jan 19 10:00am-2:00pm IPS Saturday, Feb 21 10:00am-2:00pm
Lifeguard Certification
Ages: 16 years and up Fee: Y Member $310 Community $380 There was a great need in our community last summer for qualified lifeguards. Get your certification now and be ready for summer work. Must be 16 and able to swim 500 yards to participate. IPS February 16-20 (Vacation Week) 9am-3pm OR Saturdays, Feb 28, Mar 7,14,21 10:30-5:30pm
Lifeguard Recertification
Ages: 16 years and up Fee: Y Member $100 Community $150 Get recertified with PRO CPR, First Aid and Oxygen certifications in this two day course. IPS Friday, Feb 13 6:00-9:00 pm AND Saturday, Feb 14 9:00am-5:00 pm OR Friday, March 2 6:00-9:00pm AND Saturday, March 28 9:00am-5:00pm
Certification Courses
Ages: 12 years and up Official national certifications through ASHI. Must perform all skills and pass written exam to be certified. IPS CPR (Adult/Infant/Child) $50 Jan 20 at 6:00pm Feb 23 at 6:00pm IPS
Pro CPR Recert $35 Jan 7 at 6:00pm Feb 13 at 6:00pm
IPS
First Aid $50 Jan 15 at 6:00pm Feb 18 at 6:00 pm
IPS
Oxygen $50 Jan 26 at 6:00pm
SCUBA
Ages: 18 years and up Fee: Y Member $250 Community $250 This NAUI certification course includes classroom work and supervised pool diving time. Bring snorkel, mask and fins, all other equipment is provided. Open swims not included. IPS Fridays 6:00-9:00pm January 30-March 6
VOLUNTEERISM When you choose to give your time and volunteer at the Y, you are truly changing lives. The affordable programs and services that the Y is able to offer depend on the efforts of our tireless volunteers. From teaching our young participants values such as sportsmanship, compassion and respect to helping families flourish by providing support they need, volunteers are an integral part of our organization. Become part of our Y volunteer community with over 100 opportunities—some are date and time specific, while others are ongoing. No matter which opportunity appeals to you, know that someone’s life will be affected by the choice you make and the time you give. To learn more about volunteer roles, visit northshoreymca.org or contact Kim Lations, Y Volunteer Coordinator, at lationsk@northshoreymca.org.
Swim Lesson Helper Duties could include greeting parents and children, helping younger swimmers with bubbles and getting into the water, assisting instructor with other lesson-related tasks, both in and out of the pool.
Administrative Support Duties could include mailings, data entry, filing, research, marketing and special projects.
IPSWICH FAMILY YMCA WINTER SESSION DATES: Monday, January 5thSunday, March 1st