Winter 2015 - Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA

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Winter Program Session January 5-March 1 LYNCH/VAN OTTERLOO YMCA

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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

Adaptive Swim Lessons and Open Swim Ages: Fee:

3 years and older Y member $84 Community $126 Participation in sports and recreational activities help individuals with special needs increase self-worth, build lasting friendships and have fun with peers. Our adaptive lessons are modified to work with individual needs. This time in the pool is allotted for free play after a structured lesson. Family members are asked to come in the water and work on some of the skills learned in the child’s lesson.

LVO Wednesday 4:30-5:15pm

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.

Training Program for Special Olympics Swim Team Ages: Fee:

8 years & older Y Member $84 Community $126 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 the big pool.

LVO Thursday 4:00pm

LYNCH/VAN OTTERLOO YMCA WINTER SESSION DATES: Monday, January 5th-Sunday, March 1st

The YMCA of the North Shore Theatre Company Presents Auditions for

Wiley and the Hairyman Salem YMCA -Ames Memorial Hall Auditions: Saturday, January 17 at 2-4pm

Private Lessons– Acting and Voice

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. 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 and voice. Contact Samantha Gambaccini at gambaccinis@northshoreymca.org to sign up.

Callbacks if needed, Sunday, January 18 at 2-4pm Performances: March 20-22

To Sign-Up for an Audition, please contact Nicole Leotsakos at leotsakosn@northshoreymca.org

Voice Recitals are offered with Private Lessons.

Mini Magic Musicals: The Little Mermaid!

Ages: 4-7 years Fee: Y Members $65 Community $80 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. Class Runs 45 minutes.

LVO Friday 3:30pm

LYNCH/VAN OTTERLOO YMCA WINTER SESSION DATES: Monday, January 5th-Sunday, March 1st

YMCA Theatre Company & Boston Ballet Bundle Programs The YMCA Theatre Company and the Boston Ballet are teaming up to offer full performing arts training for young artists. Bundle programs offer high quality programs at a discounted price.

For questions regarding Theatre/ Ballet Bundles, contact Carissa Gerber at gerberc@northshoreymca.org All Classes are held in the Boston Ballet Studios

Story, Song, and Dance!

Fee:

Y Member $150* or $50 for Theatre Only Community $165 or $65 for Theatre Only This class gives you the chance to sing, dance, and explore stories with your little star! On Monday’s, enjoy a ballet class with the Boston Ballet! Students will begin with an introduction to dance and movement. On Friday’s students will play instruments, sing songs, listen to stories and learn to act them out. A great introduction to the performing arts!

Ages: LVO Ages: LVO

2-3 years Monday Friday

Mommy & Me Dance 10:30– 11:15am Theatre 10:30-11:00am

3-4 years Monday Friday

Student Only Dance Theatre

11:15– 12:00pm 11:15-11:45am

Triple Threat: Sing, Dance, Act! Fee:

Y Member $165* or $65 for Theatre Only Community $180 or $80 for Theatre Only Join us twice a week for a balanced performing arts foundation.

Students will enjoy a dance option on Monday (Ballet) or Thursday (Modern) with the Boston Ballet School. On Fridays, students will enjoy an hour of acting and vocal training with the YMCA Theatre Company. An awesome opportunity for any talented young artist!

Ages LVO

7 years and up Monday Dance BALLET 3:30-4:30pm OR Thursday Dance MODERN 5:00-6:00pm AND

Friday

Theatre

4:30-5:30pm

*Boston Ballet Classes Do not qualify for financial assistance.

Financial assistance may be used for YMCA portion of class. For more information please contact Carissa Gerber at gerberc@northshoreymca.org.

Glee Club & Glee Club Jr.

Fee: Members $65 Community $70 Glee Open to singers ages 11-18 years Glee Club seeks to provide young musicians with advanced level singing and musicianship. Glee Club sings all styles of music and even works together to create some of their own arrangements. A committed performance group, Glee participates in exciting events across the North Shore.

Glee Jr. Open to singers ages 8-12 years Learn the ins and outs of a cappella singing! This is a preparation class for overall musicianship, group singing and a cappella style.

This group may perform some concerts, but will primarily prepare the students for Glee Club or future advanced a cappella groups.

Auditions: Saturday, January 10, 3-6pm Callbacks: Sunday, January 11, 3-5pm Auditions, Callbacks, and Rehearsals all take place in the Salem YMCA Creative Arts Center.

If unavailable during audition time or for more information, contact Samantha Gambaccini at

Samantha.Gambaccini@gmail.com.

If you are interested in any Boston Ballet programs, please visit us on the 2nd floor of the Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA or visit our website, www.bostonballet.org/school.

Questions or prefer to register off-line?

Please contact us at 617.456.6333.

Baby Gym Ages: Fee:

Parent Tot Gym II and Dancers

Teeny Tiny Tumblers

Parent & Tot Gym I

Parent & Tot Gym II

Teeny Tiny Tumblers and Dancers

9 months-12 months Y Member $115 Community $165 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

Ages: Fee:

12-24 months Y Member $115 Community $165 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 9:00am LVO Thursday 9:45am LVO Friday 9:30am LVO Saturday 9:00am

Ages: Fees:

24-36 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 Monday 9:00 - 9:40am (gymnastics) 10:30—11:15am (ballet)

Ages: Fee:

24-36 months Y Member $115 Community $165 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 9:00 am LVO Wednesday 10:15am LVO Thursday 10:30am LVO Friday 9:30am LVO Saturday 9:00am

Ages: Fee:

2.5-3.5 years Y Member $115 Community $165 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 9:45am LVO Tuesday 10:30am LVO Friday 10:15am

Ages: Fee:

2.5-3.5 years Y Member $195 Community $290 This 8 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 Monday 9:45—11:15 am Gymnastics 9:45—10:10 am Dance 10:30—11:15 am

LYNCH/VAN OTTERLOO YMCA WINTER SESSION DATES: Monday, January 5th-Sunday, March 1st

Tiny Tumblers Ages: Fee:

3 years Y Member $115 Community $165 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 Tuesday 9:45am LVO Wednesday 11:00am LVO Thursday 1:00pm LVO Friday 3:15pm LVO Saturday 9:45am

Tiny Tumblers II Ages: Fee:

3.5—4Years Y Member $115 Community $160 For experienced preschoolers who have already taken some classes to learn additional skills. Class length is 40 minutes.

LVO Tuesday 11:15am LVO Wednesday 11:00am LVO Saturday 9:45am

Tiny Tumblers and Dancers Ages: Fee:

3-4 years Y Member $190 Community $285 This 8 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 45 minutes of dance. Children can wear a leotard or something comfortable to move in. Ballet slippers recommended.

LVO Monday 10:30 - 12:00pm Gymnastics 10:30—11:10 am Dance 11:15—12:00 pm

Boys Extreme Sports Ages: Fee:

4-6 years Y Member $115 Community $165 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 Gym I Ages: Fee:

4-5 years Y Member $115 Community $165 Class length is 40 minutes.

LVO LVO LVO LVO LVO

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

12:15pm 11:00 am 1:00pm 3:15pm 9:45am

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 challenges 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.

Preschool Gym II Ages: Fee:

4-5 years Y Member $115 Community $165 Class length is 40 minutes.

LVO LVO LVO LVO

Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday

12:15pm 12:15pm 3:15pm 9:45am

Kinder Gym I Ages: Fee:

5-6 years Y Member $140 Community $205 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 4:20pm LVO Tuesday 3:00pm 4:20pm LVO Thursday 3:00pm LVO Friday 3:15pm LVO Saturday 10:30am

Kinder Gym II Ages: Fee:

5-6 years Y Member $140 Community $205 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 4:20pm LVO Tuesday 4:20pm LVO Wednesday 3:00pm LVO Thursday 3:00pm LVO Friday 3:20pm LVO Saturday 10:30am

Kinder Gym and Swim Ages: Fee:

4-6 years Y Member $140 Community $205 This class combines the fun in the pool and the gym! In the gym, we provide games and activities which help your child develop physical and social skills. In the pool, your child will work on water adjustment, the use of flotation devices, water safety and having fun! This class starts with gymnastics followed by swimming, so we encourage children to come dressed in their bathing suits for an easy transition to swim. Class length is 1 hour 30 minutes.

LVO Thursday 11:15am (Gymnastics) LVO Thursday 12:00pm (Swimming)

Kinder Team Ages: Fee:

4-6 years Y Member $140 Community $205 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 1 hour LVO Thursday 1:45pm

Tumbling Trampoline Tots Ages: Fee:

4-6 years Y Member $109 Community $160 In this class your child will explore the tumbling aspect of gymnastics. Gymnasts will be jumping into the pit, bouncing on the trampoline and Tumble Trak, and learning rolls, handstands and cartwheels.

A great class for a future cheerleader.

Class length is 40 minutes.

LVO Monday 11:15am LVO Wednesday 3:00pm

Bounce Mania* Ages: Fees:

4 & up Y Members $80 Community $120 Does your child like to run, jump, bounce and flip? Then this is the class for the them. Children will have an opportunity to use the Tumble Trak and our new super bouncy trampoline. Also, our new inflatable obstacle course will be set up weekly. This is non-structured class which gives children an opportunity to use the gymnastics center for exercise and fun!

Class length is 45 minutes/ LVO Sunday 9:15am 4 years & up LVO Sunday 10:00am 4 years & up

*open to adaptive children and their siblings

Mini Team Ages: Fee:

5-6 years Y Member $180 Community $265 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 Saturday 10:30am

Boys Gymnastics I Ages: Fee:

7 years & older Y Member $140 Community $205 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

Boys Extreme Sports I Ages: Fee:

6 years & older Y Member $140 Community $205 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 Friday 3:15pm

Junior Gym I Ages: Fee:

6-8 years (Beginner) Y Member $150 Community $220 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

Junior Gym II Ages: Fee:

6-8 years (Intermediate) Y Member $150 Community $220 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 $180 Community $265 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 Ages: Fee:

9 years & older (Beginner) Y Member $150 Community $220 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 Tuesday 4:20pm LVO Wednesday 4:20pm LVO Thursday 4:20pm

Senior Gym II Ages: Fee:

9 years & older (Intermediate) Y Member $150 Community $220 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 Ages: Fee:

9 years & older (Advanced) Y Member $180 Community $265 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 $140 Community $205 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 LVO Thursday 4:20pm

Beginner Trampoline Ages: Fee:

6 years & older Y Member $140 Community $205 This class is for the child who loves to jump 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

Tumbling and Trampoline Ages: Fee:

6 years & older Y Member $140 Community $205 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

Thursday

3:00pm

Intermediate Trampoline Ages: Fee:

7 years & older Y Member $140 Community $205 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 Ages: Fees:

13-17 years Y Member $140 Community $205 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 Wednesday 6:30pm

Parkour

Ages: 11-17 Fees: Y Member $80 Community $120 Come join the fastest growing sport!

This “urban movement” gymnastics class incorporates jumping, flipping and twisting over obstacles. This class teaches the fundamentals of gymnastics, martial arts and acrobatics all in one. Our gymnastics apparatus becomes your obstacle course .Class length 45 minutes.

LVO Friday 8:15pm LVO Saturday 6:45pm

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 2-10.

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 $180 Community $265 This is an introductory team program that introduces gymnasts to the world of competitive gymnastics. Girls will learn the level 2 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 $180 Community $265 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 Wednesday 3:00pm

Level 2 Team

Ages: 6 years & older Fee: Y Member $260 For the more serious student who would like to begin competitive gymnastics. The USAG level 2 routines and skills will be taught. Gymnasts will participate in 2 home meets a year, and the YMCA State Championships. Prerequisite is at least two years of gymnastics experience. Class length is 1 hour 30 minutes.

LVO Monday/Wednesday 3:00pm

Level 3 B - Team

Ages: 7 years & older Fee: Y Member $290 For the gymnast who would like to begin Level 3 competitive gymnastics. The USAG level 3 skills and routines will be taught.

Gymnasts will participate in three home meets a year. Pre-requisite is completion of Level 2 Team. Class length is 2 hours.

LVO Tuesday/Thursday 3:00pm

Level 3 B-Team and Dance

Ages: 7 years & older Fee: Y Member $400 Ballet is essential to ensure the success of your child’s future career in competitive gymnastics.

LVO Tuesday/Thursday 3:00-5:00pm LVO Monday 3:30-4:30pm

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 30 minutes.

Instructor Kim Crowley LVO Friday 4:45pm Jan 16 LVO Friday 4:45pm Feb 6

Youth/Teen Private Group Training Fee:

Y Member $74 Community $108 Get 5 –12 friends or teammates and train together. The training can be general fitness or sports specific. The trainer will be matched based on the group’s dynamic and goals. Class length is 45 minutes.

For more information or to schedule at day and time , please contact Jaime Bloch, Health & Wellness Director, at 781-990-7004 Or blochj@northshoreymca.org

Kids Creative Movement Ages: Fee:

6-9 years Y Member Community

$68 $102

This class will explore rhythm, dance, sound and movement thru various modalities such as games, indoor circuits, and yoga. This 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

Zumba Kids Ages: Fee:

5-8 years Y Member Community

$45 $68

Have a great time learning some new dance moves in this cardio dance fitness class! Express yourself with creative movement and games, and try out many world rhythms, including salsa and cumbia. Class length 30 minutes. Meets in aerobic studio 1.

LVO LVO

Saturday Wednesday

12:30pm 3:30pm

Kids Cardio Jam Ages: Fee:

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 Thursday 3:45pm

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.

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 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 Thursdays 4:15pm

LYNCH/VAN OTTERLOO YMCA WINTER SESSION DATES: Monday, January 5th-Sunday, March 1st

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

Youth Strength & Conditioning Ages: Fee:

10 years & older Y Member $68 Community $102 Class length is 45 minutes.

LVO Wednesday 3:30pm

Teen Strength & Conditioning Ages: Fee: LVO

12 years & older Y Member $68 Community $102 Wednesday 4:30pm

Girls Fitness Circuit Ages: Fee:

9 years & older Y Member $68 Community $102 A special group exercise class just for girls! This class will combine age appropriate cardio and strength conditioning in an encouraging and nurturing environment.

LVO Tuesdays 3:30pm

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

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 Ages: Fee:

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 Ages: Fee:

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

Leaders Club The YMCA Leaders Club works with 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!

Private Guitar Lessons Ages: Fee:

13- 17 years Y Member $196 Community $276 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.

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 café 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 Night Ages: Fee:

13- 17 years Y Member FREE Community Guest Fee The whole Y is open just for teens! Come in and hang out, swim in the pool, jump around in the gymnastics center, or shoot some hoops in the gymnasium. Snacks are available for purchase at the Welcome Center. Also check out our website and Facebook to see what special events are taking place each week. Photo ID required for admittance into event.

LVO Saturday 7:30-9:30pm

ASHI Babysitter Certification Course Ages: Fee:

12 and up Y Member $60 Community $75 The Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS) program stresses the priority to keep you and the children you care for safe. Babysitting is not just “watching” the children, but being responsible for their safety and well being. The Child and Babysitting Safety training program is designed to focus on supervising, caring for, and keeping children and infants safe in babysitting settings. The program provides fundamental information in the business of babysitting, proper supervision, basic care-giving skills, and responding properly to ill or injured children or infants. Participants who are successful in completing the course will leave with an ASHI Certification of Completion.

Saturday January 31 & February 7 10:00am-1:00pm Wednesday February18 9:00am-3:00pm

LYNCH/VAN OTTERLOO YMCA WINTER SESSION DATES: Monday, January 5th-Sunday, March 1st

Parent & Child Mini Sports Ages: Fee:

2.5 -3years Y Member $60 Community $98 Come and participate in Mini Sports Mania with your child, sample a variety of basic sports skills, build self-confidence, and have fun while cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors and better health. Class length is 30 -45 minutes of instruction followed by 15 minutes of free play, class lesson time will vary based on the attention span of each individual class.

Location: Gymnasium (Side B) Coach: Anthony LVO Thursday 10:15am

Mini Sports 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 while cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors and better health. Class length is 45 minutes.

Location: Gymnasium (Side B) Coach: Anthony LVO Tuesday 10:00am LVO Wednesday 9:15am LVO Friday 10:30am

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 while cultivating the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors and better health. Class length is 45 minutes.

Location: Gymnasium (Side B) Coach Anthony LVO Thursday 12:45pm LVO Friday 3:15 pm

Superhero Moves Ages: Fee:

3-6 Y Member $65 Community $98 This class is all about teaching movement and sports skills in a fun and engaging atmosphere. 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 types of future sports. Class length will be 45 minutes.

Location: Gymnasium (Side B) Coach: Anthony LVO Monday 10:45 am (Ages 3-4) LVO Thursday 3:15pm (Ages 4-6)

Princess Power Ages: Fee:

3– 5 years Y Member $65 Community $98 This class is all about teaching movement and sports skills in a fun and engaging atmosphere. Each week there will be games and activities designed to teach children about movement, relationships and space. We will pick a different, new and popular princess every week as our focus. Parents can expect their children to learn skills that they will use in all types of future sports. Class length will be 45 minutes.

Location: Gymnasium (Side B) Coach: Anthony LVO Friday 1:00pm

Indoor T-Ball League Ages: Fee:

5– 6 years Y Member $70 Community $105 The Y is partnering up with Marblehead Softball to run an indoor T-ball league for boys and girls. Children will be put on teams and have a half hour practice followed by a half hour game. Week one will be all practice, so that the children can go into week two with the knowledge of how to play the game.

January 4th—March 1st.

LVO Sundays 2:00 –3:00 pm.

Baseball Skills Clinic Ages: Fee:

5-7 years Y Member $70 Community $105 This class is for the child who is interested in playing organized baseball or T ball this spring. Class will be focused on building confidence and teaching the fundamental skills.

LVO Wednesday 5:15pm

LVO

Saturday

1:15pm

LYNCH/VAN OTTERLOO YMCA FALL II SESSION DATES: Saturday, Novemebr 1- Friday, December 26

Basketball Leagues The season will run seven weeks from Saturday, January 10th - February 28th.

All participants can expect to be placed on a team and begiven team jerseys.

Fee: Y Member $70 Community $105

Youth Basketball League

Ages: 5-6 years Children will participate in a 30 minute practice, followed by at 30 minute game that is lead by parent/ volunteer coaches.

Game time is either at 9:30 am or 10:45 am based on the number of teams we have in the league. Start time may vary each week.

LVO Saturday 9:30 or 10:45am

Junior Basketball League

Ages: 7-8 years Children will participate in a 30 minute practice, followed by a 30 minute game that is lead by parent/ volunteer coaches.

Game time is either at 12 pm or 1:15 pm based on the number of teams we have in the league. Start time may vary each week.

LVO Saturday 12:00 or 1:15pm

Basketball for Boys and Girls Ages: Fee:

5-9 years Y Member $70 Community $105 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 drills followed by a modified game. Class length is 45 minutes.

Location: Gymnasium (Side B) LVO LVO LVO

Tuesday (Ages 5-6) Tuesday (Ages 7-9) Wednesday (Ages 5-6)

3:15pm 4:15pm 4:15pm

Girls Youth Basketball Ages: Fee:

5-7years Y Member $70 Community $105 This will run as a class with the goal of transforming into a league down the road.

Girls will be taught skills and drills by Y staff. They will then end each practice with a scrimmage.

LVO Saturday 8:15am

Nerf’s Y Militia Ages: Fee:

6-9 years Y Member $70 Community $105 This class will run with a different mission, theme and objective every class.

This is a unique class that allows children to enjoy being physically active in a fun and friendly setting. YMCA provides all equipment.

Class length is 45 min.

LVO Thursday 4:15pm

Baseball Hitting Clinic Ages: Fee:

7-9 years Y Member $70 Community $105 This class will be taught by Kevin Smith who played baseball at Fisher College. He will work with children on their stance, form, swing and strength.

Coach: Kevin LVO Friday 5:15pm

Junior Soccer Clinic Ages: Fee:

7-10 years Y Member $70 Community $105 This class is for the serious soccer player that wants to continue their practicing and skill development throughout the Winter. Class will consist of conditioning, skills drills, team strategies, defense and offense.

Coach: Anthony LVO Tuesday 5:15pm

Youth Soccer Clinic Ages: Fee:

4-6 years Y Member $70 Community $105 This class is for the soccer player that wants to continue their practicing and skill development throughout the winter Class will focus on building the fundamental skills of dribbling, shooting and passing. Class is broken down into conditioning, skills , drills and then a scrimmage.

Coach: Anthony LVO Saturday 2:30 pm

Floor Hockey Ages: Fee:

6-9 years Y Member $70 Community $105 Class will focus on skills, drills and conditioning used to play ice hockey.

Class will consist of shooting, passing, defense and offense. Children are encouraged to bring in their hockey sticks and gloves. Class length is 45 minutes.

Location: Gymnasium (Side B) LVO Thursday 5:15pm

Lacrosse Winter Conditioning Ages: Fee:

6-9years Y Member $70 Community $105 This class is designed to teach the sport of lacrosse. Participants will be taught the proper techniques and skills. Class will consist of a warm up, skills, drills, activities and games. Class will meet in the gym. If possible please bring a lacrosse stick and gloves. Class length is 45 minutes. Location: Gymnasium (Side B) LVO Wednesday 3:15pm Ages (5-6) LVO Wednesday 3:15 pm Ages (7-9)

SQUASH

TENNIS

Squash Junior Level I

Pee Wee Tennis

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Tennis I

Martial Arts For Beginners

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 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 Thursday 5:00pm

Squash Junior Level III Ages: Fee:

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

Ages: Fee:

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.

Coach: Brett LVO Monday 3:10pm

Ages: Fee:

6-9 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.

Coach: Brett LVO Monday 4:10pm

Tennis II Ages: Fee:

8 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.

Coach: Brett LVO Monday 5:10pm

Martial Arts for Preschool to Grade 1

4-6 years Y Member $88 Community $132 This is an age appropriate class for children to learn the basic moves and respect for Tang Soo Do Martial Arts. Class length is 45 minutes. Meets in the aerobic studio. Instructors can re-designate any individuals to a class that is developmentally appropriate for them.

LVO Tuesday 3:10pm

Ages: Fee:

6-7 years Y Member $88 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. Instructors can redesignate any individuals to a class that is developmentally appropriate for them.

LVO Tuesday 4:00pm

Martial Arts II Ages: Fee:

Skill Dependent 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.

Instructors can re-designate any individuals to a class that is developmentally appropriate for them.

LVO Tuesday 5:00pm LVO Thursday 5:00pm

Martial Arts III Ages: Fee:

Skill Dependent 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. Instructors can re-designate any individuals to a class that is developmentally appropriate for them.

LVO Tuesday 6:00pm

Martial Arts IV Ages: Fee:

Skill Dependent 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.

Instructors can re-designate any individuals to a class that is developmentally appropriate for them.

LVO Thursday 7:30pm

Martial Arts Additional Day Ages: Fee:

Skill Dependent 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 Soo 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. Instructors can re-designate any individuals to a class that is developmentally appropriate for them.

LVO Thursday 6:00pm

Martial Arts for Teens & Adults-Tang Soo Do Ages: Fee per class:

Skill Dependent 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

ADVENTURE Peewee Rock Climbing Ages: Fee:

3-5 years Y Members $80 Community $120 Learn to climb alongside your child. Your child will learn basic climbing skills while building confidence. Parent will have the option to learn how to belay. Class length 50 minutes LVO Tuesdays 1:00pm

Intro to Rock Climbing Ages: Fee:

5-6 years Y Member $80 Community $120 This class is designed for children who have never climbed before and will provide a structured way for younger children to become familiar with climbing and the rock wall environment. Climbers will learn climbing safety and procedures, etiquette, some basic knots, and climbing signals.

Class length is 50 minutes.

LVO Tuesday 5:00- 5:50pm

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 in 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. Class length is 50 minutes.

LVO LVO Thursday 3:00- 3:50pm

Rock Climbing Program Level II

Trail Mix

Archery I (indoors)

Wilderness Explorer

Ages: Fee:

9 years & older Y Members $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. Class length is 50 minutes.

LVO Wednesday 4:30-5:20pm

Ages: Fee:

8 years & older Y Members $80 Community $120 Do you want to know how to use a bow and arrow? This class is for the children with little or no archery experience. It is a great way to get an introduction to the sport. Class length is 40 minutes. Meets in the lower field.

LVO Wednesday 3:30- 4:10pm

Ages: Fee:

5 -7 years Y Members $80 Community $120 Do you enjoy being outdoors? Do you want to learn wilderness skills? Then join the adventure department for a combination of 2-3 week mini sessions.

The mini sessions will include:  Animal Tracking  Map and Compass including geocaching  Campfire building LVO Monday 4:30- 5:20pm

Ages: Fee:

8 years & older Y Members $80 Community $120 Continuing on building knowledge from Trail Mix, more outdoor skills will be taught. Then join the adventure department for a combination of 2-3 week mini sessions. The mini sessions will include: Orienteering, Nature, Survival Skills, Archery Skills, Plant and Animal Identification. Leave No Trace activities.

Class length is 65 minutes.

LVO Tuesday 3:45- 4:50pm

The Art of Duct Tape Ages: Fee:

8 years & older

Y Members $80 Community $120 Do you enjoy making items out of duct tape? Come join us and learn all of the wonderful uses for duct tape. Every week we will make something new out of the wonderful material. Class Length 50 minutes.

LVO Wednesdays 5:30– 6:20pm

Rock Climbing & Adventure Club Ages: Fee:

10 years & older Y Members $85 Community $125 All participants must be pre-approved for the club by a rock wall staff prior to signing up. Geared for 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 4:00- 5:30pm

Boy Scout Climbing Merit Badge 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.

New Boy Scout Swimming Merit Badge

Fee: $40 each student Boy Scout troops and/or individuals are encouraged to contact the pool staff regarding aquatic-related merit badge opportunities. Custom-tailored classes (under the guidance of a BSA-certified counselor) for completion of the water sport, swimming and lifesaving merit badges are available upon request and for a reasonable fee. Girl Scout troops and/or individuals are also welcome.

Minimum # of participants: 4.

Class time: 1 hour Number of classes: Depending on the badge requirements.

Contact: Susan Guertin, Aquatic Director for best time and day guertins@northshoreymca.org

Woodworking I 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 Monday 3:30 –4:20pm

Woodworking II Ages: Fee:

8 years & older

Y Members $80 Community $120 Build on the knowledge acquired in Woodworking I (formerly Beginner Woodworking). Participants will learn more advanced skills while constructing more involved projects. Class Length 50 minutes.

LVO Tuesdays 5:00– 5:50pm

COMING IN THE SPRING!

SPRING II SESSION

Junior Competitive Basketball League

Ages: Fee:

Ages: Fee:

8-10 years Y Member $70 Community $105 Boys and girls ages 8-9 years old have the opportunity to play on an organized basketball team. 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 781-990-7044.

Pre School T - Ball League

3.5-4 years Y Member $70 Non Member $ 105 Saturday morning T-ball League for boys and girls. Each week, under the direction of parent volunteer coaches and Y staff, teams will have a one hour time slot split into practice and game time. Start times rotate each week with the games starting at 8:30am or 9:45am.

Games are at the Y on the upper and lower fields.

Youth T - Ball League Ages: Fee:

5-6 years Y Member $70 Non Member $ 105 Saturday morning T-ball League for boys and girls. Each week, under the direction of parent volunteer coaches and Y staff, teams will have a one hour time slot split into practice and game time. Start times rotate each week with the games starting at 8:30am or 9:45am.

Games are at the Y on the upper and lower fields.

SPRING II SESSION (CONTINUED) Preschool Soccer League Ages: Fee:

3.5 - 4 years Y Member $70 Community $105 Children will participate in a 30 minute practice followed by a 30 minute game. Parent/volunteer coaches will lead their teams through practices and games. Games will be played on Sunday’s at our Y fields. Game times will be dependent upon the number of teams participating with the first game starting at 11:15 am.

Youth Soccer League Ages: Fee:

5 - 6 years Y Member $70 Community $105 Children will participate in a 30 minute practice followed by a 30 minute game. Parent/volunteer coaches will lead their teams through practices and games. Games will be played on Sunday’s at our Y fields. Game times will be dependent upon the number of teams participating with the first game starting at 12:30 pm.

For more information, please contact Anthony Falconieri at falonieria@northshoreymca.org or 781-990-7044

PRESCHOOL SWIMMING Parent/Child I Ages: Fee:

6-18 months Y Member $70 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 Ages: Fee:

19-36 months Y Member $70 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 6:15pm LVO Thursday 10:45am LVO Friday 10:00 am LV0 Saturday 9:30am LVO Sunday 9:30am

Preschool I (with Parent) Ages: Fee:

3-5 years Y Member $76 Community $111 Formerly known as PIKE WITH PARENT. Parents work one-on-one with their kids learning basic water adjustment and safety skills. Class length 30 min.

LVO Thursday 10:45am LVO Sunday 8:30am

*New—Family Swim Lessons

Fee: Y Member $50 each (For a family of 4 participants ) Community $75 each (For a family of 4 participants) Have the whole family come for swim lessons together. Parents will learn good skill technique to help their children become better and safer swimmers.

Parents will also learn tips to make their swimming more enjoyable and efficient.

Safety skills including CPR and choking will also be discussed.

LVO – Please contact Susan Guertin for best time and day to fit your schedule guertins@northshoreymca

Introductory Preschool Swimming Ages: Fee:

2.5-3 years Y Member $76 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 5:30pm LVO Wednesday 10:15 am LVO Thursday 10:00 am LVO Saturday 9:00am LVO Sunday 10:00am

*New—Grandparent/Tot Swim Lessons Fee:

Y Member $80 Community $120 Grandparents come and enjoy the water with your grandchild. Learn important swim and safety skills to help the children be comfortable in and around the water.

Lifesaving, CPR and choking skills will be demonstrated. The use of lifejackets will be discussed and used.

LVO – Please contact Susan Guertin for best time and day to fit your schedule guertins@northshoreymca.org

Preschool Level I (Beginner) Ages: Fee:

3-5 years Y Member $80 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 3:30pm LVO Tuesday 10:00am 3:00pm 5:30pm LVO Wednesday 10:15am 1:00pm 3:00pm 5:30pm LVO Thursday 10:00am 6:00pm LVO Friday 10:30am 5:00pm LVO Saturday 10:00am 10:45am LVO Sunday 10:30 am

LYNCH/VAN OTTERLOO YMCA WINTER SESSION DATES: Monday, January 5th—Sunday, March 1st

Preschool Level II (Intermediate) Ages: Fee:

3-5 years Y Member $80 Community $120 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 3:30pm (No Bubble) LVO Tuesday 10:00am 3:00pm 5:30pm LVO Wednesday 10:15am (No bubble) 1:00pm 3:00pm (No Bubble) 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 We will be offering 3 no bubble Classes where children will learn skills without a bubble.

Monday 3:30 pm Wednesday 3:00 pm Wednesday 10:15 am

Preschool Level III Fee:

Y Member $80 Community $120 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.

LVO Monday 10:00am 3:30pm LVO Tuesday 10:00 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

Preschool Level III (Advanced) Ages: Fee:

3-5 years Y Member $80 Community $120 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 *meets in the big pool.

LVO Tuesday 3:00pm LVO Wednesday 10:15am 3:00pm LVO Thursday 6:00pm LVO Friday 10:30am LVO Saturday 9:00am *

YOUTH SWIMMING

Youth Level I (Beginner) Ages: Fee:

6 years & older Y Member $80 Community $120 Learn to swim 25 yards using our progressive curriculum. Creatively combined floating, submersion, kicking and pulling drills build up to independent swimming without flotation. Prerequisite: 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 LVO

Friday

LVO

Saturday

Youth Level II (Intermediate) Ages: Fee:

3:15pm 5:00pm 10:45 pm 11:30 am

6 years & older Y Member $80 Community $120 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 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 $80 Community $120 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

Youth Level III Ages: Fee:

6 years & older Y Member $80 Community $120 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 9:45a

Youth Level III (Advanced) Ages: Fee:

6 years & older Y Member $80 Community $120 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

Create A Swim Program Ages: Fee:

All Ages Y Member $80/each with 4 students $75/each with 6 students Community: $120/each with 4 students $125/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.

SHARKS SWIM TEAM The YMCA of the North Shore 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.

Prerequisite is swimming the length of the competition pool with good rotary breathing. Spots still open.

For more information, contact Site Head Coach Susan Guertin at 781-990-7009. www.ynssharks.net

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.

Fun and Games Ages: Fee:

7 years through 10 years Member $65.00 Community $95.00 Drop in Fee $10.00 Join the fun with activities that will build your swimming endurance. Some of the swim activities will include snorkeling, water polo, scavenger hunts on the bottom of the pool, dive through the maze, sharks and minnows, penny find, swim races and more!

LVO Saturday 12:30-1:15pm

New Boy Scout Swimming Merit Badge

Fee: $40 each student Boy Scout troops and/or individuals are encouraged to contact the pool staff regarding aquatic-related merit badge opportunities. Custom-tailored classes (under the guidance of a BSA-certified counselor) for completion of the water sport, swimming and lifesaving merit badges are available upon request and for a reasonable fee. Girl Scout troops and/or individuals are also welcome.

Minimum # of participants: 4.

Class time: 1 hour Number of classes: Depending on the badge requirements.

Contact: Susan Guertin, Aquatic Director for best time and day guertins@northshoreymca.org

Springboard Diving Ages: Fee:

7 years & up Y Member $90 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

Advanced Springboard Diving Ages: Fee:

11 years & up Y Member $90 Community $135 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 Monday 6:30pm

Sharks Bronze Group Ages: Fee:

5-9 years Y Member $90 Community $135 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 includes racing starts, turns, and streamlining. All new swimmers must be evaluated by competitive aquatics staff prior to participation. Class length is 1 hour.

LVO Thursday 3:30pm

Sharks Silver Group Ages: Fee:

10-13 years Y Member $90 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 3:30 pm LVO Saturday 10:30am

Intro to Synchronized Swimming Ages: Fee:

8 years & older Y Member $80 Community $120 Synchronized swimming challenges the creativity of swimmers by combining the movements of dance with swimming skills.

Participants work to improve stroke form and endurance while gaining confidence and poise. Class length is 45 minutes.

LVO Saturday 12:15pm

Lifeguard Training Ages: Fee:

Ages 16 years & up Y Member $330 Community $360 Recert: Y Member $150 Community $180 Current Staff $50.00 Participants must be 16 years of age by the conclusion of the course.

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.

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.

For more information, please contact Susan Guertin guertins@northshoreymca.org

DECEMBER: SIGN UP DEADLINE — Dec. 21 28th —12:00-6:00 29th —10:00-5:00 30th—10:00-5:00 31st—10:00-5:00 Jan 2—10:00-5:00 FEBRUARY: SIGN UP DEADLINE—FEB. 1ST 15TH—12:00-6:00 16TH—10:00-5:00 17TH—10:00-5:00 18TH—10:00-5:00 APRIL: SIGN UP DEADLINE—APRIL 1ST 19TH—12:00-6:00 20TH—10:00-5:00 21ST—10:00-5:00 22ND—10:00-5:00 CPR—PRO , FIRST AID , 02, AED RECERTIFICATION for lifeguards DEC. 28TH FEB. 15TH APRIL 19TH Classes are held at the Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA

SCUBA Learn to dive with our PADI Open Water SCUBA course. Get certified for your next vacation! There are 3 components - classroom, pool dives and 4 ocean dives. The class runs two days split between classroom and pool. There are also two days of doing 2 ocean dives.

PADI is the most recognized SCUBA agency in the world. The SCUBA certification never expires and is valid worldwide. Participants will be certified to dive up to 60 feet. All equipment rental is provided in the course. There is no need to buy anything up front until you try it and see that you enjoy it.

For more information and to register call Chris Clark 781-820-9550 or email at Clark1918@gmail.com

FEBRUARY VACATION SWIM LESSONS Preschool swim lessons Preschool 1,2,3 Ages 3-5.5 Fee: $55.00 February16th-20th 9:00am Small Pool Youth Swim Lessons Youth 1,2,3 Ages 6 years and up Fee: $55.00 February 16th-20th 9:00am Big Pool

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

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 30 minutes.

Instructor Kim Crowley.

LVO Friday 4:45pm Jan 16 LVO Friday 4:45pm Feb 6

FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY NIGHTS* Join us at the Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA for an evening of activities, food and fun that the whole family will enjoy from 5:30-7:30pm. For an additional $10 we will even have a Pizza dinner waiting for you! Try open gym, gymnastics, rock wall, and more! Register at the welcome center. *This is a family membership benefit.

If you are a non-member or you are looking to upgrade to a family membership, please contact Ann Marie Greene greenea@northshoreymca.org.

LYNCH/VAN OTTERLOO YMCA WINTER SESSION DATES: Monday, January 5th-Sunday, March 1st

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 calorie -burning 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.

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 Jan 17 12:00pm LVO Saturday Feb 7 12:00pm

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.

For more information or to set up a consultation, please contact Jaime Bloch, Health and Wellness Director, at 781.990.7004 or blochj@northshoreymca.org.

Begin to Spin Workshops

A DECATHLON CHALLENGE YMCA of the North Shore February 28 $25 Entry Fee. Register at the Welcome Desk.

Join us Saturday, February 28 at 4:15pm for our second annual YMCA Winter Decathlon and show your strength. You will be part of a team lead by one of our expert personal trainers, competing for the most points in a series of 10 fitness challenges. You can also create your own team of one coach and 5 teammates. The team with the most points gets bragging rights. Each participant gets a Team Buff to keep.

An entry fee of $25 goes to support community programs, including LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, the PWR! Parkinson’s Recovery Training, and financial assistance.

For more information, please contact Jaime Bloch at blochj@northshoreymca.org

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 Jan 6 7:30pm LVO Wednesday Jan 7 11:00am LVO Tuesday Feb 3 7:30pm LVO Wednesday Feb 4 11:00am

LYNCH/VAN OTTERLOO YMCA WINTER SESSION DATES: Monday, January 5 th- Sunday, March 1st

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 Tuesday 9:15am

Prenatal Yoga Fee:

Y Member $78 Community $117 Fee for both Prenatal Exercise and Prenatal Yoga: Y Member $126 Community $189 Enjoy the benefits of prenatal yoga such as decreased maternal weight gain, improved mood and sleep patterns. A yoga class specifically designed for the expectant mother. Meets in Boston Ballet Studio 1 LVO Thursday 10:45am

Baby & Me Workout Fee:

Y Member $78 Community $117 From push-ups, sit-ups, and planks that involve leaning in to kiss and sing to your little one, to squats and lunges while holding and lifting your little one, this baby and me class for newborns to crawling will incorporate numerous fun, body conditioning exercises that will captivate your child’s attention while you get a great workout – you will definitely get a workout! Led by group exercise instructor and new mom Jessica Hall.

Meets in Aerobic Room 1.

LVO Thursday 10:30am

Pilates Fusion Fee:

Y Member $78 Community $117 This class is a non-traditional application of Pilates and strength training that focuses on constant dynamic movement and flow from one exercise to the next. Utilizing the Pilates principles improve your strength, flexibility, balance, and core stability with this challenging core centric class.

Instructor is Laurie-Sue Rodrigues. Class length is 55 minutes. Meets in Aerobic Studio 1 LVO Tuesday 9:35am

Boot Camp Fee:

Y Member Community

$172 $258

SPECIAL: 50% OFF FOR BOOT CAMP FIRST –TIMERS!

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. Prerequisite: Must be able to run at least one mile continuously. Instructor Cheryl Marcorelle & Tim Corcoran. May meet offsite, weather permitting.

LVO Mon/Wed/Fri 5:45am

Metabolic Meltdown 1 Day Fee:

Y Member $78 Community $117 2 Day Fee: Y Member $136 Community $204 An intense full-body workout designed to spike your body's metabolic rate. Jump, crawl, pull, push and swing as you melt away the pounds and create a new lean body. Whether outside or in the gym, you will enjoy a class that is constantly incorporating new types of fitness. All fitness levels welcome. Class length is 45 minutes. Meets in Gym. LVO Tuesday 9:00am Adam LVO Thursday 9:00am Adam LVO Tuesday 6:15pm Ryan

Battle Ropes 30 Fee:

Y Member $48 Community $72 Rope training will give you a full body workout that may flex your aerobic capacity as much as sprinting does, minus the stress on your lower body’s joints. Alternate the ropes with body weight exercises and take your fitness to a whole new level.

LVO Friday 6:00pm Ryan LVO Wednesday 5:45pm Ryan

Decathlon Training Fee:

Y Member $78 Community $117 Are you looking to get ready for the Decathlon challenge in February or just looking for an intense total body workout? Whatever your goals this workout is designed to define & tone every muscle in every way and improve muscular strength and endurance. Class length is 45 minutes. Meets in Aerobic Studio 2.

LVO Sunday 11:00am Adam

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. Instructor is Laurie-Sue Rodrigues.

LVO Thursday Feb 12 or Feb 26 at 10:30am

TRX

LVO Tuesday 7:15pm LVO Wednesday 6:30pm LVO Thursday 6:30pm

TRX Bootcamp 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/exercises combining the TRX Suspension Trainer, TRX RIP Trainer, BOSU, Battle Ropes and more!

Limited participants. Meets in the stretching area.

LVO Tuesday 10:35am Laurie-Sue LVO Friday 6:00am Christine

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 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 Pilates

TRX Bootcamp

TRX CORE 30

Fee:

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 Bootcamp is for you! Get ready to sweat! Intermediate and advanced participants are welcome. Limited participants. Meets in the stretching area.

LVO Sunday 9:30am Adam LVO Monday 9:00am Adam LVO Monday 12:00pm Adam LVO Monday 5:30pm Adam LVO Monday 6:30pm Keli

Adam Adam Adam

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 Thursday 9:15am Laurie-Sue Fee:

Y Member $48 Community $72 All TRX Suspension Trainer exercises will focus on core strength and stability.

LVO Tuesday 5:10am Abbey

TRX HIIT 30 Fee:

Y Member $48 Community $72 High Intensity Interval Training using the TRX Suspension Trainer along with other props to maximize your workout!

LVO Tuesday 9:35am Keli LVO Friday 8:30am Jo-an

Ski & Skate Conditioning Workshop Fee:

Y Member $12 Community $18 Looking to get fit and stay fit for snow season? Than this workshop with time efficient workouts that build muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance is for you! With this class you will build strength and mobility in all the right spots to maximize your tmie on the slopes or rink and minimize the risk of injury. A great all around workout even if you don’t ski or skate! Workshop length 1 hour. Led by certified personal trainer Christine Hopkins.

Check website for dates & times.

Healthy Back & Abdominal Strengthening Fee:

Y Member $12 Community $18 Improve alignment and posture, build strength in the back and core muscles.

This workshop will focus on correcting muscular imbalances, retraining the spin and supporting musculature to increase strength and range of motion. Whether you have a bad back or just want to prevent injury, this workshop is for you!

Workshop length 1 hour. Led by certified personal trainer Christine Hopkins.

Check website for dates & times.

Athletic Stretch & Flexibility Fee:

Y Member $12 Community $18 This program strengthens the body while increasing range or motion, mobility, and flexibility for optimal functionality in order to help prevent injury and feel good. With an 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.

Workshop length 1 hour. Led by certified personal trainer Christine Hopkins.

Check website for dates & times.

Leaner You 1 Day Fee:

Y Member $88 Community $117 2 Day Fee: Y Member $154 Community $231 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 10:45am

Fitness 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 Contact Jaime Bloch, 781990-7004 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

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 Jeanne Smith at smithj@northshoreymca.org or 781-990-7024

New! Mingle and Connectors -A Social Connectors Group, Age 55+. Free for Lynch/van Otterloo Members Anyone wishing to join us, please contact Jeanne Smith, smithj@northshoreymca.org, 781.990-7024.

JANUARY 2015 Event Calendar

FEBRUARY 2015 Event Calendar

MONTHLY MEETING: Friday, January 9, 1:00pm-2:00pm FREE-All 55+ Lynch/ van Otterloo members are welcome to attend.

Conference Room 1

MONTHLY MEETING: Friday, February 6, 1:00pm-2:00pm FREE-All 55+ Lynch/van Otterloo members are welcome to attend.

Conference Room 1

Have Camera Will Travel!

Introduction to Memoir

January 15, 1:00pm-2:30pm A presentation by Photographer Ulrike Welsch. FREE -Register at Welcome Center. Join us for a slide presentation about Ms. Welsch’s travels near and far.

After the presentation, Ms. Welsch will answer questions and offer tips for photographing in foreign lands and touch upon photographic equipment and techniques.

Ms. Welsch was the first female staff photographer of the Boston Herald and the Boston Globe where she captured award winning images. To date she has published thirteen solo picture books.

NY Metropolitan Opera: Live Satellite Simulcast LES CONTES d’Hoffmann - Come join us! Meet at the theatre!

Saturday, January 31 12:55pm-4:30pm FEE: $23 Seniors, Purchase tickets at the theatre (Revere Showcase Cinema, 565 Squire Rd, Revere, MA, 800-315-4000) Tenor Vittorio Grigolo takes on the tortured poet and unwilling adventurer of the title of Offenbach’s operatic masterpiece. Meet at 12:30pm at theatre, you may purchase your ticket there as well as lunch. If you need a ride, please contact: Jeanne Smith, 781.990-7024 smithj@northshoreymca.org For those operetta lovers who like to venture on their own, we’d like to mention that “The Merry Widow” by Franz Lehar is being shown at the Revere Showcase Cinema on January 17th at 2:55pm.

A Presentation for Lynch/van Otterloo Mingle & Connector Members February 10th 12:30pm-2:00pm FREE-Register at the Welcome Center.

How do you tell your own story? In this introduction to memoir, we will talk about the basics-for getting rough memories down to shaping them into a narrative. We'll discuss the differences between memoir and autobiography and the pros and cons of each. You'll come away with at least two starts to memoir stories and ideas for many more.

Book Club Meeting

FREE-All 55+ Lynch/van Otterloo members are welcome to attend.

Thursday, February 19,1:00-2:30pm.

Come to our first meeting to see if there is an interest in starting a Book Club at the Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA. Any member interested, please join us! For more information, please contact Jeanne Smith, smithj@northshoreymca.org, 781.990-7024

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

40+ Men’s Basketball Drop-in Fee:

Y Member FREE Community Guest Fee Join us in our 40+ men’s basketball dropin. 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 8:00 pm LVO Sunday 8:00 am

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 9:00 am –12 pm

Adult Pickleball

Fees: Free If you love racket sports such as squash, tennis, ping pong or badminton then I have the sport for you. The fastest growing sport in America is pickleball.

LVO Monday 12:00pm –3:00pm

Martial Arts for Teens & Adults-Tang Soo Do Ages: Fee per class:

13 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 Soo 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 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 7:30pm

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

LYNCH/VAN OTTERLOO YMCA WINTER SESSION DATE: Monday, January 5th-Sunday, March 1st

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 dropin 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 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

Advanced Springboard Diving for Adults Fee:

Y Member $90 Community $132 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 Saturday 12:00pm

Aquatic Personal Training Ages: 1 Session Fee:

14 years & up 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.

Adult Water Exercise Stretch & Flex Ages: Fee:

18 years & up Y Member $74 Community $111 Drop-in Free—$15.00 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 and up Y Member $46.50 monthly bank draft $15.50 drop-in fee Community $93.00 monthly bank draft $25.00 drop-in fee This adult swim program is great for fitness swimmers who are interested in spicing up their swim routine or triathletes and competitive swimmers with specific individual goals. If you want camaraderie and the convenience of built-in training partners at practice, this program will help you improve your swim technique and speed. 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

*NEW - Adult Stroke Clinic Fee:

Y Member $64 Community $96 Drop-in Fee $15 Improve your stroke technique in all strokes which will enhance your lap swim and make you more efficient in the water.

Prerequisite: Able to swim 25 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing.

LVO Wednesday 12:00pm Wednesday 6:30 pm

*New— Pre-Natal Water Exercise Fee:

Y Member $64 Community $96 Pre-natal 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 prevent or reduce some of the uncomfortable side effects as back pain, constipation, swelling, fatigue and reduces the risk of gestational diabetics.

LVO Monday 11:00am

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 Silivi Szombati, Squash Pro, Silvi .squash@gmail.com

Squash Annual Program

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.

Squash Adult Beginner/ Intermediate Clinic

Y Member $140 Community $210 This clinic is for the squash player that is no longer a beginner, but is looking to become a strong intermediate player.

Class is designed for players who are interested in improving there skills and focusing on the strategies of squash.

Equipment is available and all players must wear clean non-marking shoes.

Class length 1 hour.

LVO Thursday 7:00pm Fee:

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 has proven to be a very successful way to meet and play with people at your level. Recommended for new members.

To join the ladder or for more information e-mail Ralph Kusinitz, Squash Coordinator, at kusinitzr@northshoreymca.org.

Or call the Sports and Squash Office at 781-990-7044

Squash Introduction Fee:

Y Member-Free Community-Guest Fee Add variety to your workout with squash! Schedule a free introductory 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, e-mail Ralph Kusinitz, Squash Coordinator, at kusinitzr@northshoreymca.org.

Or call the Sports and Squash Office at 781-990-7044

If you are interested in any Boston Ballet programs, please visit us on the 2nd floor of the Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA or visit our website, www.bostonballet.org/school.

Questions or prefer to register off-line? Please contact us at 617.456.6333.

ASHI CPR Recertification Ages: Fee:

10 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 60 minutes. Class will meet in the Teen Center.

LVO Thursday, January 8 6:30pm

ASHI First Aid Recertification Ages: Fee:

10 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 60 minutes.

Class will meet in the Teen Center.

LVO Thursday February 5 6:30pm

ASHI CPR Basic Certification Ages: Fee:

10 years & up Y Member $35 Community $53 This course is designed for people who have never taken a CPR course and those who haven't taken one recently. 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. During the class you will be taught and demonstrate your skills and take a written test. Class length 3 hours. Class will meet in the Teen Center.

LVO Thursday, January 22 6:30pm

ASHI First Aid Basic Certification Ages: Fee:

10 years & up Y Member $35 Community $53 This course is designed for people who have never taken a First Aid course and those who haven't taken one recently.

First Aid skills for a variety of medical emergencies. This course includes online training at home. You must take the online course prior to attending the class.

During the class you will be taught and demonstrate first aid skills and take a written test. Class length 3 hours.

Class will meet in the Teen Center.

LVO Thursday, February 19 6:30pm

Group ASHI First Aid and CPR Certification Do you have a group interested in getting certified together? Private group classes are available upon request.

For more information, please contact Michael Favazza Adventure Coordinator, at 781-990-7007 or favazzam@northshoreymca.org.

Lifeguard Training Ages: Fee:

Ages 12 years & up Y Member $330 Community $360 Recert: Y Member $150 Community $180 Staff currently Employed at Y $50.00 Participants must be 16 years of age by the conclusion of the course. (New 2012 “On the Guard Lifeguard Program”) Pre-requisites: 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.

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.

For more information, please contact Sue Guertin Aquatics Director, at 781-990-7040 or guertins@northshoreymca.org.

(All classes held at the Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA) FEBRUARY SIGN UP DEADLINE—FEB. 1ST 15TH—12:00-6:00 16TH—10:00-5:00 17TH—10:00-5:00 18TH—10:00-5:00 APRIL SIGN UP DEADLINE—APRIL 1ST 19TH—12:00-6:00 20TH—10:00-5:00 21ST—10:00-5:00 22ND—10:00-5:00 CPR-PRO, FIRST AID, 02, AED RECERTIFICATION for lifeguards FEB. 15TH APRIL 19TH Classes are held at the Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA

LYNCH/VAN OTTERLOO YMCA WINTER SESSION DATES: Monday, January 5th-Sunday, March 1st

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 Annual Campaign is used to support local children, families and individuals through Y programs, membership and camp. The Annual Campaign is more than donors and dollars, it is a grassroots effort led by dozens of volunteers and businesses from our communities.

Duties could include greeting guests, answering phones, handing out towels and locker keys, photocopying, and light filing.

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!

Front Desk Volunteer

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 Anthony Falconieri, Sports Director, at 781-990-7044 or falconieria@northshoreymca.org.

To learn more about volunteer roles, visit www.northshoreymca.org or contact Kim Lations, Volunteer Coordinator, at lationsk@northshoreymca.org.