Discover your Y West Side YMCA Winter/spring 2017 5 West 63rd Street New York, NY 10023 212-912-2600 ymcanyc.org/westside @westsideynyc facebook.com/westsideynyc @westsideynyc
Why We’re Here FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Nurturing the potential of every child and teen We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That’s why, through the YMCA, millions of youth today are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement.
FOR Improving our community’s health and well-being HEALTHY In neighborhoods across the five boroughs, the YMCA is a leading voice on health LIVING and well-being. The Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and
fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, youth, adults and families are receiving the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, mind and body.
FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Giving back and providing support to our neighbors
The YMCA has been listening and responding to New York City’s most critical social needs for 160 years. Whether developing skills or emotional well-being through education and training, welcoming and connecting diverse demographic populations through global services, or preventing chronic disease and building healthier communities through collaborations with policy makers, the Y fosters the care and respect all people need and deserve.
We’re Here for Good. It’s been the signature phrase of New York City’s YMCA since early 2008, and it describes the Y’s commitment to building the foundations of—and strengthening—our communities, through nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving community health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support neighbors. We’re here for you and your family. We’re here for the community. We’re here for good.
West side YMCA information 2017 Winter/Spring session & Registration Dates
Hours of Operation ADULT
Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday
TEENS
Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday
5:00 AM - 11:00 PM 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Winter REGISTRATION DATES Member: Non-Member:
SESSION DATES:
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
January 3, 2017 - February 26, 2017
School holidays & summer hours vary; refer to website for current schedule.
Holiday Hours New Year’s Eve
Saturday, December 31
New Year’s Day
Sunday, January 1
MLK Day
Monday, January 16
President’s Day
Monday, February 20
Memorial Day
Monday, May 29
December 17, 2016 December 24, 2016
Spring I REGISTRATION DATES Member: Non-Member:
February 11, 2017 February 18, 2017
SESSION DATES: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
February 27, 2017 - April 30, 2017
Spring II REGISTRATION DATES 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Member: Non-Member:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SESSION DATES:
April 15, 2017 April 22, 2017
May 1, 2017 - June 25, 2017 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Note: All fee-based classes will be prorated in the event of holidays or other closings. All times are subject to change. Note: Locker rooms will stay open until 11:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 PM on weekends.
Contact Us Phone: 212-912-2600 | E-mail: wsymembership@ymcanyc.org | Web: ymcanyc.org/westside @westsideynyc |
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Joining the Y........................................................... 4 ADULT Wellness + Group Exercise......................5 AQUATICS................................................................ 12 Community Arts..................................................20 Early Childhood..................................................30 Youth Sports.......................................................36 Teen leadership development.........................39 Rentals: Parties, Guest rooms + Theater......40 Membership policies...........................................42 Staff directory...................................................43
Join The Y
For the total workout Join the Y and enhance your life. Whether you’re looking to get healthy, stay fit, meet people, or just decompress and recharge, the Y is for you.
Membership Benefits • Over 120 FREE group exercise classes every week • Y Fit Start: Free individualized 12-week program • Discounts on classes, programs and one-on-one training • Discount on guest accommodations • Option to place membership on hold when away • Free Child Watch (ages 1-7) • Priority online and in-person program registration • Free WIFI • 6 free annual guest passes for friends and family The Citywide membership gives you access to all 22 NYC branches. See back cover for all of our NYC locations.
Volunteer Opportunities When you volunteer at the Y, you take an active role in bringing about meaningful, enduring change in your own neighborhood. As a program volunteer, board member or Annual Campaign fundraiser, you can make a difference for our Y and the community as a whole. Contact Carolina Chavez for more information: cchavez@ymcanyc.org
Job Opportunities Visit ymcanyc.org/careers for open positions in our staff family at the YMCA or at one of more than 100 sites including here at the West Side Y.
Rates Membership Types
West Side YMCA
Citywide
Joiner’s Fee
Youth (up to 11)*
$300/year
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Teen (12 - 17)
$35/month
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Student**
$79/month
$79/month
$125
Adult (18-64)
$99/month
$99/month
$125
Senior (65+)
$79/month
$79/month
$125
Family I***
$116/month
$116/month
$125
Family II***
$169/month
$174/month
$125
Kit lockers
$10/month
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*Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult when using the facility **Any age, full time, 12+ credits, must bring copy of transcript ***1 Adult and kids under 18 years, living in the same household ****2 Adults and kids under 18 years, living in the same household
Child watch at the west side YMCA Do you need someone to look after your child while you work out? We’re here for you! You may bring your child, age 1-7, to the YMCA Child Watch Program for a maximum of two hours per day. Kids will enjoy creative play in a fun, safe environment with responsible YMCA staff members. This is a free service available for adult and family members only.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Reserve a spot by calling 212-912-2607 or stopping by the 3rd floor service desk.
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5:30 - 7:30 PM 5:30 - 7:30 PM 5:30 - 7:30 PM 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Adult wellness information How do you define wellness? Whatever your goals, the Y is ready to support you on your journey toward improved health. Class schedules are available at the Member Services Desk, online, and on our app. Please consult your physician before starting an exercise program.
Amenities • 2 pools: 75’ x 25’ lap pool and 60’ x 20’ recreational pool • Basketball court • Mind-Body Studio/Group Exercise Studio • 6 handball/racquetball/squash courts • Indoor running track • 2,400 sq. ft. free weight center with full line of strength training equipment • Designated stretching areas • Functional training and abdominal area • Boxing Studio • Martial Arts Studio • Massage therapy rooms • Steam room/sauna • Locker rooms with free towel service • Private Pilates and personal training studios • Small group training and multi-purpose studio • Member Lounge • Cardiovascular Center with 60+ pieces of state-of-the-art equipment • Spin Studio • Y Fit Start Training Room
New Member + Teen Orientation
New to the Y or need a change in routine? We offer a complimentary fitness orientation with one of our staff for all members as an introduction to our cardiovascular and strength training equipment, as well as our many programs. Teens are required to have an orientation prior to using the fitness facility.
Y Fit Start
Y Fit Start is an individualized program designed for adults who are new or returning exercisers and want instruction, support and motivation. Meet with a Y Fit Start Coach for four one-on-one appointments and become empowered to develop and maintain a physically active lifestyle. This 12-week program is free to members. To set an appointment, contact yfit@ymcanyc.org or call 212-912-2672.
One-on-One Training
The West Side YMCA offers a variety of one-on-one training packages for squash, racquetball, Pilates, swimming, and personal training. Our staff hold academic degrees in related fields and/or are certified by nationally recognized accredited agencies.
To set an appointment, contact the Healthy Lifestyles Department: 212-912-2673 or wsyhealthylifestyles@ymcanyc.org
Adult wellness
Discover Wellness
Adult wellness Free for members
Group exercise Classes CARDIO, Dance + Spin Afro-Jazz
An open level class that is a fun, energetic and eclectic mix of African, Jazz, Contemporary and Modern Dances.
Dancealates®
A flowing, energizing workout that combines the core principles of Pilates with the strengthening, lengthening and toning benefits found in Jazz and ballet barre workouts.
Barefoot Flamenco
Insanity®
Belly Dance
Masala Bhangra®
Barefoot Flamenco improves circulation and posture, relieves tensions and stress, and develops overall strength and coordination. Focuses on the core muscles, emphasizing muscular isolations. Dance to Middle Eastern rhythms while learning traditional movements and combinations.
Boot Camp
An efficient circuit training workout that challenges your entire body, utilizing calisthenics such as pushups, jumping jacks, crunches and other body weight exercises.
Cardio Kickboxing
A high energy class which combines muscle conditioning with kickboxing combinations of punches and kicks in a variety of drills and exercises.
Cardio Sculpt
A cardio and conditioning workout that will keep your heart rate up, tone your body and improve core strength using equipment such as dumbbells and gliding discs. Be ready for a variety of cardio drills and routines. 6 | WEST SIDE YMCA Winter/spring 2017
Work out in 3 to 5 minute blocks, and take breaks only long enough to gulp some air and get right back to work. Keep your body working at maximum capacity and keep pushing your limits – so your body has to adapt. Blends the traditional high energy Indian dance with the exhilaration of the Bollywood movies. This unique dance mixes cardiovascular with fun.
Spin®
A great cardio workout of simulated road bike riding to energizing music. The instructors will lead you on a ride designed to improve fitness of all levels.
Train Like an Athlete
Improve your physical and cardio endurance through explosive movement, sports skill work, and pushing past your current athletic goals.
Upper Body Blast
Focus on your upper body with this 30 minute strengthening workout.
Zumba®
A fusion of Latin and International music, this class utilizes dance themes in a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt.
Capoeira
®
This Brazilian martial arts class combines dance and traditional movements to increase flexibility, balance, agility, coordination and strengthen mental/physical concentration.
Seido Karate
A form of karate to develop physical conditioning, mental awareness and self-defense strategies. Students will learn to develop speed, power, focus and balance.
Strength + Conditioning Circuit Training
An efficient and challenging form of conditioning which develops strength, endurance, flexibility, and coordination utilizing a variety of exercises and workout stations.
Core Training/Express Core Training
This class focuses on abdominal, back and core muscle training and stabilization to improve the body’s overall functional strength.
Interval Training
Supercharge your fitness with this challenging class of high speed, high intensity work alternated with recovery periods of low intensity.
Power Rowing
Using the Concept II rowing machines, this class offers a total body workout designed to improve cardio respiratory endurance and muscle strength.
Total Body Conditioning
A full body workout designed to strengthen and tone the upper and lower body using hand-held weights.
Yoga/Pilates Ashtanga Yoga: MYSORE
A classical form of yoga taught in the tradition of Sri K Pattabhi Jois from Mysore, India. The class is not “led” as a whole, but rather the instructor assists each person individually to work at their own pace through a sequence of postures modified to their needs.
Feldenkrais Method
This class focuses on pain-free movement as a means of improving posture alignment, coordination and balance, while simultaneously lengthening and strengthening connective tissue and muscles. Good for all ages and abilities.
Hatha Yoga
Integrates postures, breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation to stretch, strengthen, and condition.
Iyengar Yoga
A form of yoga known for precision, alignment and a focus on individual postures and their benefits. Promotes quiet, inward focus and heightened consciousness.
Kundalini Yoga
A system of yoga exercise and meditation that promotes health, happiness, and spiritual awareness, combining breathing, movement, stretching and sound.
MELT®
The MELT method is a revolutionary approach to pain-free living focusing on the connective tissues by using rollers and special balls for the hands and feet.
MELT® Core and Length
MELT Core and Length combines traditional MELT movements with NeuroCore sequences. Learn how to utilize these techniques to provide the body with effortless upright integrity, joint alignment, and ease.
Adult wellness
MARTIAL ARTS
MELT® Length and Strength
This MELT class blends Length and Strength techniques to hydrate your connective tissue and stabilize your shoulders, hips, and core. MELT away tension, regain space in your spine, and reconnect to your center in this relaxing and rejuvenating class. For all levels.
Nia
A free-flowing movement class to stimulating music that combines elements of tai-chi, yoga and dance. Individual expression is encouraged to achieve physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual fitness and well-being.
Pilates Mat
Based on original Pilates techniques, this class is designed to restore muscular balance, improve posture, helps prevent injury and build strength and flexibility.
Tai Chi (T’ai Chi)
A complete health and martial-art system that combines stretching, strength and balance exercises, graceful movement, breathing techniques, self-defense and meditation.
Structural Vinyasa
Slow-paced, highly alignment focused class with emphasis on technique of poses and breathe.
Vinyasa Yoga
Flowing sequences of yoga poses linked together by an emphasis on breathing technique.
Check out the class schedule online: ymcanyc.org/westside/schedules
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Small Group personal training For more individualized attention without sacrificing camaraderie, try one of our Small Group Personal Training classes. Get a more progressive and individualized approach by enrolling in a small, high-energy class led by a nationally certified personal trainer.
Adult wellness
Classic Barre® REGISTER
Jonathan Urla The new paradigm in fitness training incorporates exercises from ballet and other dance styles with progressive body sculpting and Pilates for a complete workout. Focus is on developing strength and flexibility in the feet and legs, along with core and balance work, flexibility, and strengthening exercises for the upper body. Rhythmic movement and refined techniques create grace, better posture, coordination, and toning of all the muscles without the bulk.
MVe Peak Pilates Chair
REGISTER Mike, Paolina An equipment-based class uniting Pilates and group exercise. This workout combines strength, balance, endurance and core stability while working on the Pilates MVe (Maximum Versatility exercise) chair. These workouts are fun, energetic and produce great results.
TRX Suspension Group Training
REGISTER Jonathan, Erica, George, Frank TRX will change the way you train. By combining strength and cardio training into specialized, challenging small group-oriented workouts, you will do more work, burn more calories and push your fitness to new levels. It’s not just about training harder, it’s about training smarter.
Yogilates®
REGISTER Jonathan Urla Transform your mind, body, and spirit for higher potential with this unique practice that integrates the meditative and physical practice of yoga with elements of Pilates, restorative exercise, dance, and functional movements. A grounded and safe method of exercise, Yogilates® teaches an individualized approach to ideal alignment so you learn to work with your body with ease and comfort.
Session Dates: Winter: January 3 - February 26 /// Spring I: February 27 - April 30 /// Spring II: May 1 - June 25
Small Group Personal Training Classic Barre® Jonathan Urla
Day
Time start
Time end
Monday
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM
10:30 AM
Monday
12:15 PM
1:15 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM
10:30 AM
MVe Peak Pilates chair Tuesday: Mike Wednesday: Paolina
Tuesday
7:30 PM
8:30 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
TRX suspension Group training Monday: Jonathan Tuesday: Jonathan Wednesday: Erica Thursday: George Friday: Erica Saturday AM: Frank Saturday PM: Jonathan
Monday
6:30 PM
7:30 PM
Tuesday
12:15 PM
1:15 PM
Wednesday
6:30 PM
7:30 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM
8:30 AM
Friday
12:15 PM
1:15 PM
Saturday
9:15 AM
10:15 AM
Saturday
12:15 PM
1:15 PM
Yogilates® Jonathan Urla
Register for classes 2x per week and save! Member: $260 Non-member: $347
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WSY member
Nonmember
$175
$233
2nd Floor Multi-Purpose Studio
$175
$233
2nd Floor Multi-Purpose Studio
$175
$233
4th Floor Multi-Purpose Studio
$175
$233
4th Floor Multi-Purpose Studio
Location
Mix and match packages Adult Wellness packages Mix and match
One-on-one packages Mix and match
Semi-private packages *Price per person
Package
WSY Member rate
Non-Member rate
Single
$99
$116
5 Pack • save 5%
$495 $470
$580 $553
10 Pack • save 10%
$999 $891
$1,116 $1,048
20 Pack • save 20%
$1,980 $1,584
$2,320 $1,864
Single
$74
$87
5 Pack • save 5%
$370 $353
$435 $415
10 Pack • save 10%
$740 $668
$870 $786
20 Pack • save 20%
$1,480 $1,188
$1,740 $1,398
One-on-one packages:
Personal Training
Get a targeted workout with our personal training packages. Our staff hold academic degrees in related fields and/or are certified by nationally recognized accredited agencies.
Personal Pilates
Practiced faithfully, Pilates yields numerous benefits. Increased lung capacity and circulation through deep, healthy breathing is a primary focus. Pilates teaches balance and control of the body, and that capacity spills over into other areas of one’s life.
Squash/Racquetball
Massage Therapy Packages
60 minutes
30 Minutes 90 Minutes
Package
WSY Member rate
Non-Member rate
Single
$99
5 Pack • save 5%
$495 $470
$580 $553
10 Pack • save 10%
$999 $891
$1,116 $1,048
$116
20 Pack • save 20%
$1,980 $1,584
$2,320 $1,864
Single
$60
$70
Single
$139
$162
Develop a skill that can last a lifetime with racquetball pro Stephen Arizmendi. With more than 20 years of competitive experience and a Master’s in Sports Management, Stephen knows all of the tricks of the game and how to teach them.
Try our intro pack!
Includes 3 1-hour sessions Members: $222 One time only
Massage Therapy
The West Side YMCA features massage therapy at affordable rates. Far beyond feeling good, massage has an impressive range of documented health benefits. A licensed and certified massage therapist not only stretches and loosens muscle and connective tissue, but also greatly improves blood flow. Treat yourself to the benefits of massage today!
Need additional information? The Healthy Lifestyles Department can help. Erica Lyon, Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator: 212-912-2673 or elyon@ymcanyc.org Jonathan Wood, Group Exercise & Pilates Coordinator: 212-912-2671 or jwood@ymcanyc.org WEST SIDE YMCA Winter/spring 2017 | 9
Adult wellness
Adult wellness
Adult wellness
Try something Different Adult sports
Free Sports for members Volleyball
Join us for a fun and friendly game of co-ed volleyball for all levels. Learn the basics or play competitively. Wednesday - Instructional with Kypros 5:45 - 7:00 PM Wednesday - Open Gym: Beginner 7:00 - 8:30 PM Wednesday - Open Gym: Inter/Advanced 8:30 - 10:30 PM
Open Court Basketball
Play half court or full court. Play is determined on a first come first served basis. Emphasis is placed on participation, fun, and meeting new friends. Take your best shot and check ymcanyc.org/westside/schedules for open court times.
West Side Y Road Runners Club
Meet in the lobby and go for a group run in Central Park. Everyone is welcome regardless of pace, experience level, or training goals. WSYRRC is open to both members and nonmembers, so feel free to bring friends and join us to get fit! Monday & Wednesday
6:30 PM
Racquetball, Handball + Squash Courts Four air-conditioned racquetball and handball courts and two squash courts are available to members during facility hours. No court usage fee. To reserve a court, please call 212-912-2607 or stop by the 3rd Floor Member Service Desk.
Squash Round Robin Wednesday
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Adult Racquetball Clinics
Racquetball in a group setting allows you to learn the skills of the game and playing as a team. Each clinic will consist of 4-6 adults participating in skill building and game playing, along with the personal instruction from racquetball professional Stephen Arizmendi. Saturday
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Racquetball and squash private lessons are available for youth and adults. For more information or to schedule a session, please contact the Healthy Lifestyles Department at 212-912-2673 or email wsyhealthylifestyles@ymcanyc.org. 10 | WEST SIDE YMCA Winter/spring 2017
Forge Friendships Older Adult Classes
The West Side YMCA takes pride in leading our members down a fulfilling path to wellness where they can focus not only on the body but the mind as well. Our goal is to offer the highest level of opportunities for Older Adults to bring fulfillment into their lives.
Group exercise classes AOA Cardio Conditioning
A gentle aerobic workout especially for older adults, or anyone who would like to include a low-intensity, lowimpact workout in their fitness plans.
AOA Strength Training
A light exercise regimen, including aerobics and strength training, designed to gently increase fitness level.
Zumba© Gold
Chair Yoga
A gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair or standing using the chair for support.
Using the Zumba© formula, this class modifies the moves and pace to suit the needs of the active older adult participant, as well as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyles. Come experience this exhilarating and easy-to-follow class.
AOA Stretch
Mind/body classes
An essential component of fitness that is often neglected or left out in preference for developing other areas of fitness. This class uses a variety of stretching methods to gradually increase muscle strength and extend the range of movement at the joints. This may help prevent injury and improve your health.
Feldenkrais Method
This class focuses on pain-free movement as a means of improving posture alignment, coordination and balance, while simultaneously lengthening and strengthening connective tissue and muscles. Good for all ages and abilities.
MELT®
The MELT method is a revolutionary approach to pain-free living focusing on the connective tissues by using rollers and special balls for the hands and feet.
Tai Chi (T’ai Chi)
A complete health and martial-art system that combines stretching, strength and balance exercises, graceful movement, breathing techniques, self-defense and meditation.
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Jump in cool off
Aquatics programs Aquatics
New York City’s YMCAs have taught people how to swim for over 150 years, and we strive to provide individuals the opportunity to enter the water in a safe and fun environment. Swimming is one of the most effective tools in developing the spirit, mind and body!
Parent + Child Swim (6 months - 5 years old)
Shrimp | 6 - 12 months REGISTER This is an introduction to the aquatic environment for parents and their infants. Parents are encouraged to develop appropriate expectations for their children’s performance in the water. They learn basic aquatic safety and have a positive experience with their children that can help then grow closer. Kipper | 9 - 24 months REGISTER
This level continues to provide positive aquatic experience for parents and infants. The infants learn basic water skills and have fun playing with toys and flotation devices. Parents review and learn more about basic aquatic safety.
Inia | 20 - 36 months REGISTER
Children do more independent exploration of the aquatic environment with help from parents through games, songs and activities. The program provides opportunities for parent-child teams to socialize with each other while learning swimming fundamentals.
Perch | 30 - 48 months REGISTER Children start moving more independently through the water under their parents’ guidance. Parents and children begin to learn more about aquatic and boating safety, and basic paddle stroke. Pike with Parent | 2.5 - 5 years old REGISTER This class is for young swimmers who still enjoy or need the comfort of their parent in the water with them. Throughout the class, parents and instructor help transition the child to be ready for class with instructors while covering basic paddle stroke, kicking skills and pool safety.
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Preschool Swim
(3 - 5 years old) Pike REGISTER This level is designed for new swimmers, teaching basic paddle stroke and kicking skills, pool and boating safety, and fostering independence in the pool environment.
Eel
REGISTER
This advanced beginner level is for children who are comfortable in the water. They are taught to flutter kick, float, and perform the progressive paddle stroke. Children can swim across the pool without assistance by the end of this level.
Ray REGISTER
Children improve stroke skills, build endurance on their front and back, and learn to tread water. Children can swim across the pool on their front and back without assistance by the end of this level.
Starfish REGISTER
Children refine their strokes, floats and safety skills, and learn underwater swimming skills. They can swim a length of the pool on their front and back at the end of this level.
Aquatics
Winter/Spring 2017 programs Session Dates: Winter: January 3 - February 26 /// Spring I: February 27 - April 30 /// Spring II: May 1 - June 25
Shrimp REGISTER
Kipper REGISTER
Inia REGISTER
Perch REGISTER
Pike with Parent REGISTER
Age 6-12 months
12-28 months
20-36 months
30-48 months 2.5-5 years old
Day
Time start
Time end
Monday
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
Saturday
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
Sunday
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
Monday
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
Tuesday
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
Wednesday
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
Sunday
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
Monday
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
Tuesday
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
Wednesday
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
Saturday
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
Monday
11:30 AM
12:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
Sunday
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
Tuesday
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
Wednesday
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
Thursday
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
Sunday
12:15 PM
12:45 PM
WSY member
Nonmember
Location
$164
$220
Small Pool
$164
$220
Small Pool
$164
$220
Small Pool
$164
$220
Small Pool
$209
$280
Small Pool
Please note: Makeup sessions are available only when approved by Aquatics Department. Medical documentation will be required. Prices will be prorated if class falls on a holiday. Sessions are nontransferable and nonrefundable.
Need additional information? The Aquatics Department can help. Melanie Torres, Aquatics Director: 212-912-2676 or torresm@ymcanyc.org Aquatics Deck Supervisors: 212-912-2669 or akirkpatrick@ymcanyc.org / jcruz@ymcanyc.org
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Aquatics
Parent/Child swim
Aquatics
Winter/Spring 2017 programs Session Dates: Winter: January 3 - February 26 /// Spring I: February 27 - April 30 /// Spring II: May 1 - June 25
Preschool swim
Aquatics
Pike REGISTER
Eel REGISTER
Ray REGISTER
Starfish REGISTER
Age 3-5 years old
3-5 years old
3-5 years old
3-5 years old
Day
Time start
Time end
Monday
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
Tuesday
4:30 PM
5:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
Thursday
4:30 PM
5:00 PM
Friday
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
Saturday
11:30 AM
12:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
Sunday
12:45 PM
1:15 PM
Monday
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
Tuesday
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
Wednesday
4:30 PM
5:00 PM
Thursday
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
Friday
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
Saturday
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
Saturday
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
Sunday
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
Sunday
12:15 PM
12:45 PM
Monday
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
Wednesday
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
Friday
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
Monday
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
Wednesday
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
Thursday
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
Friday
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM
12:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
Sunday
12:45 PM
1:15 PM
WSY member
Nonmember
Location
$209
$280
Small Pool
$209
$280
Small Pool
$209
$280
Small Pool
$209
$280
Small Pool
Please note: Makeup sessions are available only when approved by Aquatics Department. Medical documentation will be required. Prices will be prorated if class falls on a holiday. Sessions are nontransferable and nonrefundable.
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Your Help Makes All the Difference When you give to the Annual Campaign, you provide a child or a family the chance to move ahead. New York City’s YMCA never turns anyone away. Your kindness creates a new range of opportunities and promise for the people of New York City.
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Minnow REGISTER
This is the initial intermediate skill. The children refine the lead-up strokes they have learned and learn more synchronized swimming, wetball, and diving skills.
Fish REGISTER
Students work on strokes, turns and are introduced to butterfly. They continue learning synchronized swimming movements, wetball skills, and diving skills.
Aquatics
Flying Fish REGISTER
At this advanced level, students work on refining strokes and increasing endurance. They continue to develop their synchronized swimming, diving and personal safety skills.
Shark REGISTER
Students at this level continue to improve their strokes, starts and turns, and are introduced to the new strokes. Opportunities are provided for further work on synchronized swimming, wetball, and skin diving.
Youth Swim
(6 - 11 years old)
REGISTER Polliwog
Porpoise Club
This beginner level gets school-age children acquainted with the pool, the use of flotation devices, and front and back floating. By the end of this level, children can swim across the pool without assistance.
Different from a swim team, the Porpoise Club allows children to experience many aquatic activities such as conditional swimming and water polo. Through these activities we will work to grow self-confidence, goal setting, and team building.
REGISTER Guppy
Pre-Swim Team
Children build upon basic skills, performing more skills without the aid of a flotation device. They are introduced to front and back crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke. By the end of this level, children can swim a length of the pool without assistance.
This mildly competitive class meets twice a week to prepare kids in taking the next step towards swim team. Swimmers who haven’t decided if swim team is right for them will enjoy this class. Classes include endurance, drills, turns, technique, relay, and race practices.
Piranhas swim team Season: September 2016 - June 2017
Ages: 6 - 18 Years old
The Piranhas swim team is a competitive, age group team for swimmers ages 6-18. Led by Head Coach Hugo Salhuana, the Piranhas practice three times a week, have dry lands twice a week and compete at other YMCAs, clubs and invitational. The Piranhas have attended the NY State YMCA Championships every year since 1999 and YMCA Nationals three times.
To schedule a try out, contact the Aquatics Office: 212-912-2676 or email torresm@ymcanyc.org 16 | WEST SIDE YMCA Winter/spring 2017
Aquatics
Winter/Spring 2017 programs Session Dates: Winter: January 3 - February 26 /// Spring I: February 27 - April 30 /// Spring II: May 1 - June 25
Polliwog REGISTER
Guppy REGISTER
Minnow REGISTER
Fish REGISTER
Flying Fish REGISTER
Age 6-11 years old
6-11 years old
6-11 years old
6-11 years old
6-11 years old
Shark REGISTER
6-11 years old
Porpoise club
6-11 years old
Day
Time start
Time end
Monday
4:30 PM
5:15 PM
Wednesday
4:00 PM
4:45 PM
Thursday
4:30 PM
5:15 PM
Friday
4:30 PM
5:15 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM
10:45 AM
Sunday
11:30 AM
12:15 PM
Monday
4:30 PM
5:15 PM
Wednesday
4:45 PM
5:30 PM
Thursday
5:15 PM
6:00 PM
Friday
4:30 PM
5:15 PM
Saturday
10:45 AM
11:30 AM
Sunday
10:45 AM
11:30 AM
Monday
5:15 PM
6:00 PM
Tuesday
4:00 PM
4:45 PM
Thursday
5:00 PM
5:45 PM
Friday
5:15 PM
6:00 PM
Saturday
12:15 PM
1:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM
10:45 AM
Monday
5:15 PM
6:00 PM
Tuesday
5:00 PM
5:45 PM
Friday
5:15 PM
6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM
10:45 AM
Sunday
10:45 AM
11:30 AM
Monday
5:30 PM
6:15 PM
Friday
5:30 PM
6:15 PM
Saturday
10:45 AM
11:30 AM
Sunday
11:30 AM
12:15 PM
Wednesday
5:30 PM
6:15 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM
12:15 PM
Sunday
12:15 PM
1:00 PM
Tuesday
5:45 PM
6:30 PM
Thursday
5:45 PM
6:30 PM
WSY member
Nonmember
Location
$209
$280
Small Pool
$209
$280
Small Pool
$209
$280
Small Pool or Large Pool
$209
$280
Small Pool or Large Pool
$209
$280
Large Pool
$209
$280
Large Pool
$209
$280
Large Pool
Please note: Makeup sessions are available only when approved by Aquatics Department. Medical documentation will be required. Prices will be prorated if class falls on a holiday. Sessions are nontransferable and nonrefundable. Session Dates: Winter: January 3 - February 26 /// Spring I: February 27 - April 30 /// Spring II: May 1 - June 25
Youth/teen swim
Age
Days
Time start
Time end
Pre-swim team
6-18 years old
Tuesdays & Thursdays
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Piranhas Swim team
6-18 years old
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
WSY member
Nonmember
$352
$467 $2,045
Location Large Pool Large Pool
Please note: Swim team runs from September 2016 - June 2017. Tryouts for the 2017-2018 season will occur in September 2017.
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Aquatics
Youth swim
Aquatics
Adult aquatics programs The YMCA helps adults develop valuable skills and a love of the water, while instilling responsibility and safety instruction. Skills taught center around five main components: personal safety, personal growth, stroke development, water games and rescue.
Adult Instructional Swim
Free Classes for members
Beginner REGISTER
Arthritis Aquatics Program
Advanced Beginner REGISTER
Monday, Wednesday, Friday Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
For adults who don’t feel at ease in the water or who have never participated in swimming lessons. Non-swimmers are taught basic swimming skills and water safety.
Builds on swimming fundamentals and focuses on learning the basics of stroke technique in shallow and deep water.
Intermediate REGISTER
Students are able to swim the full length of the Small Pool. Improve stroke techniques and develop endurance.
Advanced REGISTER
Students are ready to swim laps. This class is geared toward stroke development and conditioning. Classes consist of warm-up, drills, technique, intervals, and flip turns.
Private Lessons A YMCA certified swim instructor can be just what you need to get comfortable in the water or help achieve your swimming goals. Your swim instructor will cater the lessons to specifically meet your needs. Contact the Aquatics Office for more information or to schedule your private class today: 212-912-2676 or email torresm@ymcanyc.org. 18 | WEST SIDE YMCA Winter/spring 2017
Program includes a range of motions designed to help maintain normal joint movement, relieve stiffness, and restore flexibility and movement. 8:05 - 8:55 AM 12:35 - 1:25 PM
Aqua Aerobics
A low-impact aerobics class held in the shallow and deep ends of the Small Pool. This class uses the resistance and buoyancy of the water to tone muscles while protecting joints. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Aqua Dance
Let the music take you through a dynamic, full body workout. Different musical styles work different body parts. Breathe, stretch, tone, and express. Join the party! Wednesday
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Aquatics
Winter/Spring 2017 programs Session Dates: Winter: January 3 - February 26 /// Spring I: February 27 - April 30 /// Spring II: May 1 - June 25
Age
Beginner REGISTER
12+
Day
Time start
Time end
Monday
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Sunday
11:15 AM
12:15 PM
Advanced REGISTER 12+ beginner 12+ Intermediate REGISTER
Wednesday
7:00 PM
Monday
Advanced REGISTER
Private swim lessons
Private lessons
Semi-Private lessons
12+
Age 3+
3+
Package
WSY member
Nonmember
Location
$209
$280
Small Pool
8:00 PM
$209
$280
Small Pool
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
$209
$280
Small Pool
Tuesday
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
$209
$280
Large Pool
WSY Member rate
Non-Member rate
Single
$70
$83
6 Pack
$386
$454
12 Pack
$735
$865
24 Pack
$1,387
$1,632
Single
$53
$62
6 Pack
$301
$354
12 Pack
$570
$671
24 Pack
$1,080
$1,271
Sessions are nontransferable and nonrefundable. All packages will expire 90 days from date of purchase. 24 hour notice of cancellation with the instructor is required to avoid being charged for the full session. For the safety and security of our members and program participants, only West Side YMCA staff may instruct in our pools. Prices for semi-private lessons are for each participant of the lesson.
Need additional information? The Aquatics Department can help. Melanie Torres, Aquatics Director: 212-912-2676 or torresm@ymcanyc.org Aquatics Deck Supervisors: 212-912-2669 or akirkpatrick@ymcanyc.org / jcruz@ymcanyc.org WEST SIDE YMCA Winter/spring 2017 | 19
Aquatics
Teen/Adult Swim
Express yourself
Community Arts Youth programs Community Arts
Our classes are led by experienced instructors who create a stimulating atmosphere with lively activities, discussion and insightful feedback. We strive to create innovative performances, events, and programs that inspire, entertain, and reflect our diverse community.
Youth Dance Ballet | 6 - 9 years old REGISTER
In this playful and creative ballet class, students learn basic ballet positions, balances, port-de-bras, barre work, across the floor, and short combinations. The class culminates in an informal sharing of new techniques and combinations.
Jazz/Tap | 7 - 10 years old REGISTER
From rhythm to isolations, shuffles to jumps, turns and kicks, this Jazz/Tap class is accessible and fun for one and all. The class culminates in an informal sharing of new techniques and combinations.
Modern Dance Choreography & REGISTER Composition | 8 - 12 years old
Students learn modern dance technique, practice dance improvisation, and learn basic choreography skills to develop their own dances. The program culminates in a sharing of dance technique and original choreography.
Youth + Teen Visual Arts Clayworks | 6 - 9 years old REGISTER
Learn to express yourself in clay! Students create objects such as fantasy sculptures, animals, boxes, bowls or other functional objects. Supplies included.
Creative Expression | 8 - 12 years old REGISTER Explore drawing and painting techniques using media such as a variety of pencils, pastels, watercolor and acrylics. Students develop technical skills with rendering and color.
Potter's Wheel for Teens | 11 - 14 years old REGISTER Explore the opportunity to learn to throw on the potter’s wheel. Students will learn to create and glaze mugs, bowls and other simple forms.
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Your Time to shine
Kids Company Kids Company provides young people of all backgrounds and experience levels the opportunity to work with acting, dance, and musical theater professionals to develop skills in singing, acting, and choreography. Our Production and Showcase programs provide in-depth musical theater experiences that culminate in exciting fully developed performances. The Workshop program culminates in a skill-based informal sharing.
Showcase REGISTER
Showcase programs culminate in a musical review/cabaret style presentation. With an ensemble focus, the Showcase is an excellent place for newer performers to develop skills, confidence, and technique in a supportive, dynamic, and fun environment. Class: Tuesdays or Wednesdays PERFORMANCE: Saturday, May 13, 2017
Production: Anything Goes, Jr. REGISTER
Production culminates in a fully-presented scripted musical in the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater. Each program session is modeled off of a professional rehearsal process and participants are required to make a commitment of attendance, punctuality, participation. About Anything Goes, Jr. Anything Goes is a classic Boy-Meets-Girl story full of intrigue and comedy. The story is wrapped around one of Cole Porter’s magical scores, featuring terrific numbers like It’s De-Lovely, Friendship, I Get A Kick Out Of You, Anything Goes, You’re The Top and Blow, Gabriel, Blow. Class: Thursdays and Sundays Tech/Dress Rehearsals: March 11-14, 2017 Performances: March 15-19, 2017
Workshop REGISTER
Kids Company Workshop is a dynamic skills-based class where students learn acting technique, character development, vocal skills, improvisation and more. Students study foundational theater texts as well as different performance genres and styles. Class: Mondays PERFORMANCE: June 12, 2017
Vocal Lab
2 students, 1 instructor – focused intensive instruction. Sessions start with vocal warm-ups and then move to individualized coaching on students’ choice of material.
Community arts
Youth theater Arts
teen theater arts Teen Tech Crew | 12 - 19 years old REGISTER Teen Tech Crew is free with support from the Annual Campaign and is made up of three components: Forum, Practicum, and Production. Students who register for the program, must make a commitment of attendance, punctuality, participation, and effort.
FORUM In Forum, technical theater professionals teach workshops in lighting, stage management, sound, costume, and scenic design. Students practice their new techniques in support of the Kids Company productions as well as backstage during Teen Theater Collective's dramatic play presentations. PRACTICUM In conjunction with the Friday Forum, students will create individual projects in their aresa of interest (lighting, sound, costume, stage management, scenic design) under supervision by a designated mentor. PRODUCTION Teen Tech Crew is integrated fully into our Kids Company fall and spring productions and our Teen Theater Collective productions, playing essential roles backstage and behindthe-scenes. Class: Fridays 4:30 - 6:30 PM Project Presentations: May 7, 2017 Tech/Dress Rehearsals: March 11-14, 2017 Performances: March 15-19, 2017 Tech/Dress Rehearsals: May 11-12, 2017 Performances: May 17, 2017 22 | WEST SIDE YMCA Winter/spring 2017
Teen Theater Collective | 10 - 18 years old As You Like It by William Shakespeare REGISTER In Teen Theater Collective, students rehearse and perform a classical theater production in the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater, a unique opportunity for teens to develop their identity, grow as actors and artists, and build a community with their peers. Classes include the development of acting, improvisation, writing, directing, and performance skills, the development of original material through a series of dramatic explorations, improvisation structures, writing exercises, and more. The resulting performance presented is a product of the collective of teens, their strengths, personalities, passions, and pursuits. Class: Tuesdays 4:30 - 7:00 PM Extra class meetings: April 28, May 5 Tech/Dress Rehearsal: May 11-12, 2017 PERFORMANCE: May 13, 2017 2 & 8 PM
Community arts Winter/Spring 2017 programs Session Dates: Winter: January 3 - February 26 /// Spring I: February 27 - April 30 /// Spring II: May 1 - June 25
Age
Day
Time start
Time end
WSY member
Nonmember
instructor
Clayworks
6-9 years old
Tuesday
4:30 PM
5:45 PM
$180
$205
Cathy Bodt
Creative expression
8-12 years old
Thursday
4:00 PM
5:15 PM
$180
$205
Carolina Encalada
potter’s wheel for teens
11-14 years old
Thursday
4:15 PM
6:00 PM
$180
$205
Nanette Ronner
WSY member
Nonmember
Please Note
Session Dates: January 3 - June 14 /// Performance Date: June 14, 2017
Youth Dance
Age
Day
Time start
Time end
Ballet
5-9 years old
Wednesday
4:00 PM
5:15 PM
$750
$1,042
22 weeks
Jazz/tap
7-11 years old
Monday
4:00 PM
5:15 PM
$650
$900
19 weeks
Modern dance choreography & Composition
7-12 years old
Tuesday
4:00 PM
5:15 PM
$750
$1,042
22 weeks
WSY member
Nonmember
Session Dates: January 2017 - May 2017
Youth/teen theater arts
Age
Day
Time start
Time end
Please Note
Kids company showcase
6-12 years old
Tuesday
4:00 PM
6:30 PM
$825
$965
Wednesday
4:30 PM
7:00 PM
$825
$965
Kids company Production
8-14 years old
Thursday and Sunday
4:30 PM 1:00 PM
7:30 PM 4:00 PM
$1,280
$1,525
Performance: March 15-19
Kids company vocal lab
6-14 years old
Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday
Varies by appointment
$325
$375
Purchase 90 minute classes in 4 packs
Kids company workshop
6-12 years old
Monday
4:30 PM
6:30 PM
$825
$965
Performance: June 12
Teen Theater Collective
10-18 years old
Tuesday
4:30 PM
7:00 PM
$825
$965
Performance: May 13
Teen Tech crew
12-19 years old
Friday
4:30 PM
6:30 PM
FREE
FREE
Presentation: May 7
Performance: May 13
Need additional information? The Arts Department can help. Amanda Selwyn, Director of Community Arts: 212-912-2635 or aselwyn@ymcanyc.org Cassandra Richards, Associate Youth Arts Director: 212-912-2634 or crichards@ymcanyc.org Kate Missett, Visual Arts Coordinator: 212-912-2638 or kmissett@ymcanyc.org
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Community arts
Youth Visual Arts
Artworks
Explore your creativity through a variety of classes in the visual arts. This friendly, supportive studio has ample open time for you to practice as well as learn from others. Focus your body, calm your mind, and enrich your spirit...all part of the YMCA mission!
Ceramics: Handbuilding Handbuilding REGISTER
Community Arts
Mary Marino Beginner/Intermediate An introduction to various methods of working with clay by hand such as coil and slab building. Learn surface techniques of slip painting and glazing as well.
Texture and Clay REGISTER
Mary Marino Concentrate on all construction techniques for making vessels, sculptures, wall pieces, and tiles. Glazing and painterly surface techniques explored to enhance and embellish forms.
Sources of Inspiration REGISTER
Kate Missett Intermediate/Advanced Students pursue their own individual handbuilding projects with occasional class assignments and demonstrations. Instructor critiques, slides, readings, films are also included.
Ceramics: Wheel
Explorations with Clay - Wheel REGISTER
Nanette Ronner Beginner An introduction to throwing on the potter’s wheel, emphasizing how to create functional forms such as cylinders/bowls. Learn decorating and glazing techniques.
Zen of Pottery - Wheel REGISTER
Julie Terestman Beginner/Intermediate Investigate how making pottery can quiet the mind. Develop skills of working on the wheel while cultivating the practice of mindfulness.
Wheel - Beginner/Intermediate REGISTER
Outi Putkonen Learn basic skills of throwing on the potter’s wheel and glazing techniques. Intermediate students work on individual projects to further develop their skills and unique personal expression.
Mugs and More - Wheel REGISTER
Janet Belden Beginner/Intermediate Learn basic skills to create lidded jars, oval planters, vases, and other intermediate forms. Beginners develop proficiency on the wheel and learn about our studio glazes.
Wheel - Intermediate REGISTER
Dave Gibson Develop sensitivity to the internal relationships and subtleties of the vessel form. Weekly demos encourage expanding into new forms. Students also work on individual projects to further develop their skills.
Wheel - Intermediate/Advanced REGISTER
Outi Putkonen Explore advanced wheel techniques and the refinement of forms. Explore combinations of studio glazes to create specialized effects.
Drawing & Watercolor
Chi of Asian Brush Painting REGISTER
Rosemary Warden Discover the basics of Asian brush painting. Through guided visualizations, learn how to fill your brush strokes with the aliveness of chi. Supplies will be provided at the first class.
Drawing & Watercolor REGISTER
Nan Carey Beginner/Intermediate Introduction to the basic techniques of drawing and watercolor. Subjects include still-life, art reproductions and photos. Supplies will be provided at the first class.
Watercolor
REGISTER Bonnie Steinsnyder Beginner/Intermediate Learn watercolor techniques in order to develop a personal style of painting. Work mainly with still life and photos, but incorporate your own subject matter as desired.
Glass & Jewelry
Beaded Jewelry REGISTER
Ellen Gelber Learn square stitch, brick stitch, right angle weave and others. Each stitch will be used in projects. Supplies available for purchase from the instructor. Multi-level - no experience necessary.
Stained Glass
REGISTER Laurie Gregg Advanced Advanced workshop structure for experienced students to explore their own ideas in glass. Admission by permission of Artworks Coordinator required.
$280
Community arts Winter/Spring 2017 programs
Session Dates: Winter 171: January 9 - February 27 /// Spring I 172: March 6 - April 29 /// Spring II 173: May 1 - June 26
Day
Time start
Time end
WSY member
Nonmember
Location
Handbuilding Mary Marino
Tuesday
6:30 PM
9:00 PM
171: $245 172-3: $280
171: $311 172-3: $345
Ceramics Studio
Texture and Clay Mary Marino
Tuesday
2:30 PM
5:00 PM
171: $245 172-3: $280
171: $311 172-3: $345
Ceramics Studio
SOURCES OF INSPIRATION Kate Missett
Monday
12:30 PM
3:00 PM
171: $245 172-3: $280
171: $311 172-3: $345
Ceramics Studio
Explorations with Clay - Wheel Nanette Ronner
Saturday
10:30 AM
1:00 PM
171: $245 172-3: $280
171: $311 172-3: $345
Ceramics Studio
Zen of pottery - Wheel Julie Terestman
Monday
7:00 PM
9:30 PM
171: $245 172-3: $280
171: $311 172-3: $345
Ceramics Studio
Wheel - Beginning/intermediate Outi Putkonen
Monday
11:00 AM
1:30 PM
171: $245 172-3: $280
171: $311 172-3: $345
Ceramics Studio
Tuesday
6:30 PM
9:00 PM
171: $245 172-3: $280
171: $311 172-3: $345
Ceramics Studio
Mugs and More - Wheel Janet Belden
Wednesday
6:30 PM
9:00 PM
171: $245 172-3: $280
171: $311 172-3: $345
Ceramics Studio
Wheel - intermediate Dave Gibson
Wednesday
10:00 AM
12:30 PM
171: $245 172-3: $280
171: $311 172-3: $345
Ceramics Studio
Wheel - intermediate/Advanced Outi Putkonen
Tuesday
10:30 AM
1:00 PM
171: $245 172-3: $280
171: $311 172-3: $345
Ceramics Studio
Please note Session 171 is 7 weeks and has been priced accordingly. Members: $245 Non-members: $311
Session Dates: Winter: January 9 - February 27 /// Spring I: March 6 - April 29 /// Spring II: May 1 - June 26
Drawing & Watercolor
Day
Time start
Time end
WSY member
Nonmember
Location
Chi of Asian brush painting Rosemary Warden
Monday
1:00 PM
3:30 PM
171: $245 172-3: $280
171: $311 172-3: $345
Arts Annex
Drawing & Watercolor (Beg/Int) Nan Carey
Saturday
10:30 AM
1:00 PM
171: $245 172-3: $280
171: $311 172-3: $345
Arts Annex
Watercolor (Beg/Int) Bonnie Steinsnyder
Tuesday
10:00 AM
12:30 PM
171: $245 172-3: $280
171: $311 172-3: $345
Arts Annex
Tuesday
1:00 PM
3:30 PM
171: $245 172-3: $280
171: $311 172-3: $345
Arts Annex
Please note Session 171 is 7 weeks and has been priced accordingly. Members: $245 Non-members: $311
Session Dates: Winter: January 9 - February 27 /// Spring I: March 6 - April 29 /// Spring II: May 1 - June 26
Glass & Jewelry
Day
Time start
BEADED JEWELRY Ellen Gelber
Thursday
1:00 PM
STAINED GLASS Laurie Gregg
Wednesday
1:00 PM
WSY member
Nonmember
3:30 PM
$210
$266
Arts Annex
Offered winter and spring for 6 week sessions.
4:00 PM
171: $245 172-3: $280
171: $311 172-3: $345
Arts Annex
Permission required.
Time end
Location
Please note
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Community arts
Ceramics
New Directions The Writer’s Voice Community Arts
Founded in 1981, the West Side YMCA Writer’s Voice is one of New York City’s longest-running and well respected creative writing programs. Each class offers writers a great opportunity to generate new or hone existing material with support from our esteemed faculty and writing peers.
Memoir & Nonfiction
Fiction
Mindy Lewis REGISTER Already working on a memoir, creative nonfiction, and/or a personal essay? This class helps take your writing to the next step by addressing issues of voice, style, structure, pacing, dramatic arc, and thematic focus. Pre-registration requirement: Instructor approval.
Thaddeus Rutkowski REGISTER Apply basic elements of good fiction writing (dialogue, character, beginnings and endings) through writing exercises and assignments, peer discussion, and instructor feedback. Works in progress receive detailed critique.
Advanced Memoir & Creative Nonfiction
Life Stories
Patty Dann REGISTER Mark Twain said the difference between the right word and the almost right word is the “difference between lightning and lightning bug.” This workshop provides students the opportunity to generate, share, and get feedback on writing inspired by personal experiences.
Shaping the Stories in Our Lives
Mindy Lewis REGISTER Every life has stories worth writing. This class provides tools to overcome fear of the blank page and writing prompts to jump-start the creative process. Participants hone in on their stories and explore elements of craft.
Fiction 101
Filling the Well
Beth Ann Bauman REGISTER Feed imagination and create good, raw fiction material through weekly writing exercises and missions. Writing exercises provide fun and challenging prompts to generate new work or advance pre-existing stories/chapters.
Going Deeper: Fiction Workshop
Beth Ann Bauman REGISTER Students working on novels and short stories learn to improve craft, deepen fiction, and identify and tackle common storytelling problems. Pre-registration requirement: Writing sample (up to eight pages of fiction) and instructor approval.
Intro to Fiction
Mindy Lewis REGISTER Through insightful critique and focused discussion, we hone the tools of strong writing: distinctive voice, precise language, resonant imagery, vivid sensory description, dramatic scene and dialogue, and inventive form.
Beth Ann Bauman REGISTER Beginner/Intermediate Fiction students build short stories and novel chapters and learn the elements of craft. Whether you are a new beginner or want to sharpen up your basic writing technique, this is the class for you.
Playwriting &Screenwriting
Writing the Heroine
The Art of Personal Narrative
Screenwriting/Playwriting REGISTER
Charlie Schulman This workshop covers fundamentals of the craft of Dramatic Writing including; writing dramatic scenes, story structure, character, dialogue and revision. The instructor creates a supportive and participatory workshop environment.
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Stephanie Lehmann REGISTER What does it mean to be a heroine as opposed to a hero? Does a woman author have different concerns than a man when she’s creating a narrative? Through prompts, readings, discussions, and assignments, students will be inspired to write their own fiction.
Community arts Memoir & Nonfiction
Session start date
Number of weeks
Day
Time start
Time end
WSY member
Nonmember
ADVANCED MEMOIR AND CREATIVE NONFICTION** Mindy Lewis
January 11
15 weeks
Wednesday
6:45 PM
8:45 PM
$500
$800
May 3
8 weeks
Wednesday
6:45 PM
8:45 PM
$265
$425
Life stories Patty Dann
January 10
7 weeks
Tuesday
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
$232
$373
January 12
7 weeks
Thursday
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
$232
$373
March 7
7 weeks
Tuesday
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
$232
$373
March 9
7 weeks
Thursday
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
$232
$373
April 25
8 weeks
Tuesday
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
$265
$425
April 27
8 weeks
Thursday
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
$265
$425
Shaping the stories in our lives Mindy Lewis
January 10
6 weeks
Tuesday
1:30 PM
3:30 PM
$200
$320
February 28
6 weeks
Tuesday
1:30 PM
3:30 PM
$200
$320
May 2
6 weeks
Tuesday
1:30 PM
3:30 PM
$200
$320
THE ART OF PERSONAL NARRATIVE Mindy Lewis
January 10
6 weeks
Tuesday
6:45 PM
8:45 PM
$200
$320
February 28
7 weeks
Tuesday
6:45 PM
8:45 PM
$232
$373
May 2
8 weeks
Tuesday
6:45 PM
8:45 PM
$265
$425
WSY member
Nonmember
playwriting & Screenwriting
Session start date
SCREENWRITING/ PLAYWRITING Charlie Schulman
Fiction
Number of weeks
Day
Time start
Time end
January 2
7 weeks
Monday
6:45 PM
8:45 PM
$232
$373
January 3
7 weeks
Tuesday
6:45 PM
8:45 PM
$232
$373
February 27
7 weeks
Monday
6:45 PM
8:45 PM
$232
$373
February 28
7 weeks
Tuesday
6:45 PM
8:45 PM
$232
$373
April 24
8 weeks
Monday
6:45 PM
8:45 PM
$265
$425
April 25
8 weeks
Tuesday
6:45 PM
8:45 PM
$265
$425
WSY member
Nonmember
Session start date
Number of weeks
Day
Time start
Time end
FICTION 101 Thaddeus Rutkowski
February 27
8 weeks
Monday
7:30 PM
9:30 PM
$265
$425
Filling the Well Beth Ann Bauman
January 10
7 weeks
Tuesday
6:45 PM
8:45 PM
$232
$373
March 7
7 weeks
Tuesday
6:45 PM
8:45 PM
$232
$373
May 2
7 weeks
Tuesday
6:45 PM
8:45 PM
$232
$373
January 11
7 weeks
Wednesday
6:45 PM
8:45 PM
$232
$373
March 8
7 weeks
Wednesday
6:45 PM
8:45 PM
$232
$373
May 3
7 weeks
Wednesday
6:45 PM
8:45 PM
$232
$373
January 11
7 weeks
Wednesday
1:00 PM
3:00 PM
$232
$373
March 8
7 weeks
Wednesday
1:00 PM
3:00 PM
$232
$373
May 3
7 weeks
Wednesday
1:00 PM
3:00 PM
$232
$373
January 7
8 weeks
Saturday
2:00 PM
4:00 PM
$265
$425
March 4
8 weeks
Saturday
2:00 PM
4:00 PM
$265
$425
April 29
8 weeks
Saturday
2:00 PM
4:00 PM
$265
$425
Going Deeper: Fiction Workshop** Beth Ann Bauman Intro to fiction Beth Ann Bauman
Writing the heroine Stephanie Lehmann
**Permission required
register online: register.ymcanyc.org/programs/MJ
Community arts
Winter/Spring 2017 programs
All the world is a stage Adult theater arts
Community Arts
Whether you are interested in acting out a scene, or deepening your understanding and appreciation of a range of theatrical writing, we have exciting classes with professional instructors who will inspire your creativity. Reader’s Theater with Cynthia Mace REGISTER Each week, the class reads a contemporary play cold from start to finish, developing character spontaneously. With the instructor’s creative guidance, students learn to accumulate circumstances and make creative choices about character. At the conclusion of the cold reading, the class has a thoughtful discussion of the play, its cultural context, impact, and themes. No prior theater experience required.
Theater Arts
Session start date
Reader’s Theater Cynthia Mace
YMCA Singers Forum John T. Prestianni
Number of weeks
REGISTER YMCA Singers Forum with John T. Prestianni
For the novice or seasoned performer, Singers Forum is a friendly and supportive environment for anyone who loves to sing. Classes include group songs, warm-ups and individual vocal coaching. Singers Forum is a low pressure and fun way to find confidence and a unique opportunity to be a part of a YMCA Community of Singers.
Day
Time start
Time end
WSY member
Nonmember
January 3
6 weeks
Tuesday
1:00 PM
4:00 PM
$205
$326
February 28
8 weeks
Tuesday
1:00 PM
4:00 PM
$270
$435
April 25
8 weeks
Tuesday
1:00 PM
4:00 PM
$270
$435
January 4
8 weeks
Wednesday
5:30 PM
7:30 PM
$270
$435
March 1
8 weeks
Wednesday
5:30 PM
7:30 PM
$270
$435
April 26
8 weeks
Wednesday
5:30 PM
7:30 PM
$270
$435
Need additional information? The Arts Department can help. Amanda Selwyn, Director of Community Arts: 212-912-2635 or aselwyn@ymcanyc.org Kate Missett, Visual Arts Coordinator: 212-912-2638 or kmissett@ymcanyc.org Cassandra Richards, Associate Youth Arts Director: 212-912-2634 or crichards@ymcanyc.org
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Y Fit
Start
A one-on-one beginner fitness Coaching program.
OUR GOAL IS TO HELP YOU REACH YOURS.
The Y Fit Start program is free with membership! To schedule an appointment, speak to a representative at the Member Service Desk, call 212-912-2672, or email yfit@ymcanyc.org.
TALKING UP THE Y
CAN GET YOU SOME COOL Y GEAR!
SLING PACK
We will thank you with A FREE GIFT of your choice when a new member tells us they joined because of the great things you mentioned about the Y.
WOMEN’S AMENITY KIT
YOGA PANTS
ZIP-UP HOODIE
BASEBALL BURNOUT TEE
SPORTS BRA
Visit the member service desk or go to ymcanyc.org for more information.
BURNOUT TEE
Co-op Nursery school 2-5 years old
We believe strongly that young children learn through play and hands on experiences. The Coop Nursery School offers a rich, supportive learning and socialization environment for young children. Social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth is fostered through a balanced, developmentally based program. In 2012, the Co-op Nursery School was awarded Outstanding Nursery School of the Year by The Blackboard Awards.
Early childhood
Philosophy and Curriculum
At the Co-op Nursery, we value each child’s unique personality and temperament. Our daily program includes free-choice activities, outdoor play, group time, story time and music time. There are several special projects or activities daily including cooking, science, art and field trips. Social development is at the core of our program. We want our children to feel that they are liked, respected and to be confident learners in their classrooms. As a part of the West Side YMCA, the school places great emphasis on physical development and community awareness. Unique to our program are weekly swim, music and science classes.
Facility
The Co-op Nursery School has six spacious, well-equipped classrooms. The facility is equipped with pediatric toilets in the classrooms, a resource/library room, an art room, and indoor playspaces. Children and parents enjoy recreational and educational opportunities throughout the YMCA, including use of one of the two pools, which are kept at a temperature comfortable for children; and gym, music and science classes. The children play outdoors in Central Park.
Staff
Each class has a one head teacher, an assistant teacher and a Helping Parent. Many of the faculty members hold advanced degrees in Early Childhood Education or in a related field. The Co-op Nursery School also has specialists in music, science, art, gym and swimming.
Our Schedule 2’s:
3’s:
4’s:
2, 3, 5 mornings or 3 afternoons
5 mornings or 3 afternoons
5 full days
Program
The Co-op Nursery School operates from mid-September to mid-June and follows the school calendar recommended by the Parent’s League of New York.
Admissions
Parents interested in the school should call in the fall prior to the September entry to make an appointment for a tour. The school requires that each child participate in a playgroup experience with a member of our staff. After the school has received a completed application and fee, a date for the playgroup will be arranged with you by the school. Financial assistance is available. Contact the school’s office for an application. The school welcomes students of any race, color, gender, religion and national or ethnic origin. It does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial assistance program or other school-administered programs. For more information, contact the Early Childhood Office.
Application Fee: $75 School Year: September - June
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Tender care Tender Care is our child care center for children six months to 5 years of age. Designed to provide flexible child care for working parents, Tender Care is open Monday - Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM. Approximately 60 percent of the children attend the center on a full-time basis, leaving openings in each classroom for families that need part-time care. Philosophy and Curriculum
Tender Care is committed to providing a safe, supportive living and learning environment for young children. Teachers create a warm and loving atmosphere while offering a developmentally-based, engaging curriculum, where children can play, discover and learn. The development of independence, trust and initiative is fostered through a balanced program of free play and structure, quiet and active play, and group and individual time. Learning centers in each room include science, dramatic play, block building, library, art, music and manipulative materials. The children in Tender Care go outdoors each day and take advantage of the many play spaces in Central Park. In addition, there are special classes in swimming, science, gym, music and art.
Facility
Tender Care has five spacious, well-equipped classrooms. The facility is equipped with pediatric toilets in the classrooms, a resource/library room, an art room, and indoor playspaces.
Staff
Each class has a one head teacher and two assistant teachers. The Tender Care Program also has specialists in music, science, gym, art and swimming.
Our Schedule Tender Care I: 6 months - 2 years old 9 AM - 3 PM or 8 AM - 6 PM 2, 3, or 5 day schedules available Tender Care II, III, & IV: 2 - 5 years old 9 AM - 3 PM or 8 AM - 6 PM 2, 3, or 5 day schedules available
Admissions
Parents may call or stop by the YMCA for an application starting on September 26, 2016. Once the completed application has been returned to the YMCA, a staff person will contact you to arrange a small group tour of the facilities. After the tour, your child’s name will be placed on a waiting list and every effort will be made to enroll your child as soon as a space becomes available. Please contact the school office for applications and 2017/2018 rates. Financial assistance is available. For more information, please contact the Early Childhood Office.
Application Fee: $75
Early Childhood Office: 212-912-2652 or Bridget Sieling: bsieling@ymcanyc.org
Early childhood
Ms. Olympia and class try new fruits
Play Together
Early Childhood Programs The Y has a variety of programs for even the youngest New Yorkers. From pre-school to music class, the Y helps babies become toddlers, and toddlers become strong kids — all through programs grounded in our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Beginners Ballet REGISTER
Early childhood
Your little one is introduced to simple stretches and ballet terminology while incorporating movement in their own way through games and using props.
Imagination Theater REGISTER
Drama-based activities and skill-building will help advance your child’s ability to imagine new worlds, become incredible characters, and share fantastic stories.
Let’s Get Ready! REGISTER
A pre-nursery school class with hands-on activities and gradual separation from parents or caregiver. Activities include art, story time, singing, literacy development, free play, and snack. Caregiver participation is required in the fall.
Little Artist REGISTER
Give your child’s world a splash of colorful creations! This class encourages creative expression and socialization activities include painting, drawing, collage, working various utensils and materials to challenge sensory experiences.
Music and Movement REGISTER
Spanish Class for Kids REGISTER
Children burn off energy using props, movement games and songs. Children are welcome to explore the room, participate in circle time and discover themselves.
Children learn Spanish in this hands-on, interactive class using songs, a variety of games, movement, colorful visual aids and practical conversation.
Ready, Set, Read REGISTER
Sports Bugs REGISTER
A reading readiness class, children are exposed to sight words, alphabet sounds and sounding out words. These skills are intended to help your children begin to read and prepare for kindergarten.
Kids break a sweat in this gym class which focuses on teamwork and learning the fundamentals of game play while building coordination, agility, strength, and balance.
Recipe for Fun REGISTER A delicious class where future chefs learn to peel, chop, mash, grind, beat, measure, and season, then taste the results of their efforts. Students create a cookbook to share their creations with their families at home. YUM!
Join us on a journey through music, movement and art. Children express themselves through creative movement, singing, dancing and exploring a variety of instruments.
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Story, Song and Shimmy REGISTER
Early Childhood Winter/Spring 2017 programs Session Dates: Winter: January 3 - February 17 /// Spring I: February 27 - April 14 /// Spring II: April 24 - June 16
Beginners ballet Imagination theater Let’s Get Ready! Class runs Jan 3 - June 8 No class week of 2/20, 4/10
Age
Day
Time start
Time end
3-5 years old
Wednesday
1:10 PM
2:00 PM
Wednesday
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
3-5 years old
Wednesday
1:10 PM
2:00 PM
Wednesday
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
Friday
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 AM
10:15 AM
Tuesday & Thursday
10:30 AM
11:45 AM
18-36 months
WSY member
Nonmember
Location
$265
$360
Meditation Studio
$265
$360
Room 504
$1,900
$2,600
Room 503
Little Artist
3-5 years old
Monday
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
$345
$460
Room 212
Music and movement
12-24 months
Tuesday
10:30 AM
11:15 AM
$205
$275
Gymnasium
Wednesday
9:30 AM
10:15 AM
Class runs Jan 3 - Feb 26, Feb 27- April 30, May 1- June 25
12-36 months
Tuesday
9:30 AM
10:15 AM
Wednesday
10:30 AM
11:15 AM
Ready, set, read Recipe for fun
3-5 years old
Monday & Wednesday
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
$530
$710
Room 306
3-5 years old
Thursday
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
$350
$465
Room 305
Spanish for kids
3-5 years old
Tuesday
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
$265
$360
Room 305
Tuesday
3:10 PM
4:00 PM
3-5 years old
Thursday
1:10 PM
2:00 PM
$265
$360
Gymnasium
Thursday
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
1-2 years old
Thursday
9:30 AM
10:15 AM
$185
$250
Room 504
6-18 months
Thursday
10:15 AM
11:00 AM
Sports bugs Story, Song and Shimmy Class runs Jan 3 - Feb 26, Feb 27- April 30, May 1- June 25
Need additional information? The Early Childhood team can help. Shannon Cussen, Senior Director of Early Childhood: 212-912-2650 or scussen@ymcanyc.org Abbey Robarge, Associate Director of Early Childhood: 212-912-2651 or arobarge@ymcanyc.org Bridget Sieling, Early Childhood Coordinator: 212-912-2652 or bsieling@ymcanyc.org WEST SIDE YMCA Winter/spring 2017 | 33
Early childhood
Early childhood programs
Family Programs Scientific Saturdays
9:30 - 11:00 AM | Room 101 | $25/child These workshops are designed for adults and children exploring the world together as scientists. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register at the Member Service Desk. 2017 Workshops: January 14: Winter February 18: Water March 18: Earth
April 8: Air May 6: Butterflies & Flowers June 3: Bring on the Birds
Family Fun Fridays
5:30 - 7:30 PM | Room 504 + Playspace | FREE Does your family have a family night tradition, a special evening that you set aside to spend time together? Start by spending the first Friday of the month at the YMCA for Family Fun Friday. Each month there will be a new theme with games, activities, movies and snacks. Start the tradition now! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Eggstravaganza
Healthy Kids Day
Safety Around the Water Week
Boofest
April 1, 2017 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Parkside + Gymnasium | $20-25 Hop on over and celebrate spring! Enjoy arts and crafts, egg dyeing and an egg hunt in the gym. The event is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Please register at the Membership Desk. April 10-14, 2017 | FREE Make a splash this spring break with Safety Around Water Week, a program that helps kids learn essential water safety skills, which can open up a world of possibilities for them to satisfy their curiosity safely.
April 29, 2017 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Gymnasium | FREE The Y celebrates our national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids with this free event! Join us as we teach healthy habits, encourage physical play, and inspire a lifetime love of exercise! October 28, 2017 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Gymnasium | FREE A morning of free Halloween fun for the whole family! Wear your favorite costumes and get re ady for arts, crafts, games, spooky treats, and bouncy houses galore.
Best Summer ever Summer Camp at the West Side YMCA + Grosvenor House arts /// day /// kinder /// sports /// teen
Make this summer the best one ever.
Whether learning a new sport, discovering arts and culture or exploring the best of New York City, YMCA Summer Camps offer an opportunity to build wonderful lifelong memories and feeling of community that will last beyond the summer.
West Side YMCA, 5 West 63rd Street, New York City 212.912.2600 ymcanyc.org/westside
Growing Strong Youth Sports
The Y offers an array of exciting sports programs for kids to learn the ins and outs of a sport they are passionate about, and classes can be progressive so they will develop skills and coordination over time. Basketball REGISTER
Get the ball rolling! Kids will develop skills, self-confidence, and teamwork in a non-competitive environment. Offering positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child will improve his or her skills through engaging warm-up, activities, and games.
Youth sports
Gymnastics REGISTER
This program introduces tumbling, rhythmic movement as well as gymnastic skills and combinations to youth.
Karate REGISTER
This program focuses on the development of discipline, fitness, coordination, teamwork, self-control, balance and focus. It is a great program for your child to develop the fundamentals of martial arts.
Advanced Seido Karate REGISTER
This class focuses on techniques in targeted areas for points. Students will be provided a safe and controlled environment in which they are able to work on their speed, focus, stamina, self-esteem and confidence. Pre-registration requirement: Instructor approval
Soccer REGISTER
Get the ball rolling! Kids develop skills, self-confidence, and teamwork in a non-competitive environment. Offering positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child will improve his or her skills through engaging warm-up, activities, and games.
QuickStart Tennis REGISTER
The USTA QuickStart Tennis game format uses smaller courts, lower-bouncing balls and smaller racquets which helps to make tennis fun for kids.
Jr. Knicks Basketball League REGISTER
This program emphasizes the importance of having fun playing basketball, while developing athletic and social skills. Saturdays are designated to skill building and practice while Sundays are designated to game playing.
Need additional information? The Healthy Lifestyles team can help. Contact the Healthy Lifestyles Department at WSYhealthylifestyles@ymcanyc.org or 212-912-2673.
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Youth Sports
Winter/Spring 2017 programs Session Dates: Winter: January 3 - February 26 /// Spring I: February 27 - April 30 /// Spring II: May 1 - June 25
Basketball Register for two classes per week and save! Member: $250 Non-member: $330
REGISTER
Gymnastics Register for two classes per week and save! Member: $250 Non-member: $330
REGISTER
Karate REGISTER Register for two classes per week and save! Member: $250 Non-member: $330 Register for three classes per week: Member: $335 Non-member: $530
Advanced Seido Karate* REGISTER Soccer REGISTER Quickstart Tennis REGISTER Jr. Knicks basketball league REGISTER
Age
Day
Time start
Time end
3-5 years old
Monday
3:30 PM
4:15 PM
Wednesday
3:30 PM
4:15 PM
6-8 years old
Monday
4:15 PM
5:15 PM
Wednesday
4:15 PM
5:15 PM
9-12 years old
Monday
5:15 PM
6:15 PM
3-5 years old
Tuesday
3:15 PM
4:00 PM
Thursday
3:15 PM
4:00 PM
6-8 years old
Tuesday
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Thursday
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
9-12 years old
Tuesday
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
3-5 years old
Monday
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Wednesday
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
Monday
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Wednesday
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
Monday
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
3-5 years old Wednesday
4:15 PM
5:00 PM
6-12 years old Wednesday
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
3-5 years old Monday
3:30 PM
4:15 PM
6-9 years old Monday
4:15 PM
5:15 PM
9-11 years old
Saturday & Sunday
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
12-14 years old
Saturday & Sunday
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
15-16 years old
Saturday & Sunday
1:00 PM
3:00 PM
6-12 years old
Green belts and above
WSY member
Nonmember
$165
$220
Gymnasium
$165
$220
Gymnasium
$165
$220
Monday & Wednesday: Group Exercise Studio
Location
Saturday: Multi-Purpose Studio $165
$220
Group Exercise Studio
$165
$220
Gymnasium
$165
$220
Gymnasium
$50
Gymnasium
**Pre-registration requirement: Instructor approval. Register for two classes per week and save! Member: $250 Non-member: $330
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Youth sports
Youth sports
Youth Squash and Racquetball private lessons Develop a skill that can last a lifetime with racquetball pro Stephen Arizmendi. With more than 20 years of competitive experience, a teaching certificate in Physical Education and a Master’s in Sports Management, Stephen knows all of the tricks of the game and how to teach them. For more information or to set up a private lesson for your youth, contact the Healthy Lifestyles Department at 212-912-2673.
Youth sports
Youth Private lessons
Squash/ racquetball
Private lessons
Age 12-17 years old
Package
WSY Member rate
Non-Member rate
Single
$74
$87
5 Pack
$353
$415
10 Pack
$668
$786
Interested in squash or racquetball private lessons for an adult? Please see page 8 for more information.
Harry mellis youth
handball program The Mellis Youth Handball program provides the guidance and accessibility for youth to develop and maintain a love of handball. Youth have the opportunity to learn and compete in a safe and structured environment under the supervision and instruction of a trained handball instructor.
Ages: 14-18 years old Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00 PM Season: November 1, 2016 - March 23, 2017 Price: Free
For more information: Danielle Daskalakis, Youth Sports & Handball Instructor 212-912-2673 or ddaskalakis@ymcanyc.org
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Strive for Your best
Teen leadership development The West Side YMCA provides young people with a safe space to socialize, seek support and participate in activities that build self-esteem, prepare them for higher education and success as an adult. Our goal is to empower, inspire, and teach young people to be leaders. A career development program that provides 10th-12th graders an opportunity to gain job readiness skills through a 12-week workshop series. Subsequently, teens get placed at an internship for 3 months. Participants in this programs receive a stipend for their completion of the program.
Y-MVP | 6th - 12th grade
Leaders Club | 9th - 12th grade
This program provides club members with opportunities for leadership training, personal growth, community service, and social development. Young people meet on a weekly basis in a small group of peers and advisors to map out career and educational goals, seek information, and share experiences related to self-improvement.
Join the challenge and learn exciting new ways to work out. Y-MVP engages teens in a series of game-like physical activities through an app that tracks their workouts. Led by a Y-MVP fitness coach, teens learn how to improve their fitness, strength and endurance in a fun and supportive environment.
Rowe Scholars | 9th - 12th grade
Teens Take the City | 6th - 12th grade
Learn strategies and ways to improve your scores. Teens work on techniques suggested by Collage Board, the Princeton Review, and Kaplan for the Math and Reading section of the exam.
By working alongside local political leaders, teens have the chance to see how political decisions are made, and learn how to become effective agents of change. Writing legal memoranda, resolutions, and press releases gives teens hands on experience, and exposure to how the democratic process impacts NYC communities.
High school students have the opportunity to participate in a workshop series on college prep and career readiness. Advisors provide guidance in navigating the intricacies of applying for college and preparing to join the workforce.
SAT/ACT Prep | 11th grade
Jr. Leaders Club | 6th - 8th grade
Middle schoolers meet on a weekly basis in a small group of peers and advisors to map out career and educational goals, seek information, and share experiences related to self-improvement. Jr. Leaders Club offers exciting opportunities for leadership training, personal growth, community service, and social development, and to engage with other Y teen groups in the northeast.
For more information and current program schedules: Ciaseem Andrews, Teen Coordinator | 212-912-2668 or candrews@ymcanyc.org Greg Mateo, College Access & Career Development Director | 212-912-2665 or gmateo@ymcanyc.org WEST SIDE YMCA Winter/spring 2017 | 39
Teen programs
Y-STEP | 9th - 12th grade
Celebrate With us
Space rentals at the West Side YMCA Do you have a special event or a birthday? Celebrate in one of our many lounges, in our pool or gymnasium! We can accommodate a short-term, full-day, or extended event as well as photoshoots, film shoots and holding areas. Pool Party
Enjoy an hour of swimming in our heated pool with family and friends. Pool parties include party room for three hours.
Teen Center Party
Want to throw a fun birthday party for a teen? Use our Teen Center, which comes equipped with a full-sized pool table, ping pong, TV, cool music, and plenty of space to dance and hang out.
The Early Exploration Play Center
The Early Exploration Play Center is filled with all sorts of fun activities during all kinds of weather. With its vibrant colors and cushioned floor, kids will enjoy the indoor tree house, climbing wall, games, sliding board, and pirate’s plank.
Rentals
Dance Party
Includes use of party space and one hour of pofessional dance instruction on basic technique, dance games, and learning choreography.
Drama Birthday Party
Offer your child a vivid journey through the imagination. We provide the space, you provide the inspiration, and together we create a fantastic party based around a one hour drama, improv, or musical theater workshop, tailored to your choice of theme and arts discipline!
Visual Art Birthday Party
Includes use of space and custom-designed arts workshop from puppets making, collage, snow globes, clay, and more. Instructor leads participants through an interactive activity inspired by the birthday boy or girl’s interests.
Sports Party
Includes use of our gymnasium in which themed parties can be designed in gymnastics, karate, soccer, basketball, t-ball, sports training or a combo. Instructors will lead non-competitive games and give basic sport instruction. A party room will also be provided for food, beverages and present opening!
the Marjorie S. Deane Little theater
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Our 145 seat proscenium theater is located at 10 W. 64th Street. It serves our membership and local community by providing affordable, high quality performing arts experiences and programming. The theater provides space for live performances, industry showcases, professional performances, film screenings, board meetings, lectures, readings, rehearsals, workshops, and more!
Rentals Space rentals
Age
Pool Party
5+
Availability 2:00 - 5:00 PM
WSY Member
nonMember
$500
$600
Pool Time: 2:30 - 3:30 PM Saturdays or Sundays
Amenities
Please note:
• Party room for 3 hours • 1 hour of pool time with certified instructor • Party host
For every two children 8 years and under, one parent or guardian must accompany them in the water, regardless of child’s swimming ability. Every child 9 and over who cannot swim must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Adults in the water count toward the total number of participants allowed in the pool.
• pool + ping pong tables • TV and music • Plenty of space to dance and hang out
Max. number of participants is 15. Renter is responsible for decorations, paper goods, food, cake and beverages. We are unable to provide refrigeration.
Contact the aquatics department: 212-912-2676 or torresm@ymcanyc.org
Teen Center party
2 hours total
$300
$400
Saturdays or Sundays or weekday evenings
Contact the Teen department: 212-912-2667 or doramas@ymcanyc.org
The Early exploration play center
1-6 years old
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
$450
$600
Saturdays or Sundays
indoor tree house, climbing wall, puzzles, games, sliding board, pirate’s plank
Contact the early childhood office: 212-912-2652 or bsieling@ymcanyc.org
drama birthday partY
5.5-12 years old
3 hours total Workshop Time: 1 hour
$475
$575
• Party room for 3 hours • 1 hour workshop
Max. number of 20 children. Three hour room occupancy includes set up time and arts workshop. Renter is responsible for all decorations, paper goods, food, cake and beverages. We are unable to provide refrigeration.
Visual Art birthday party
5.5-12 years old
3 hours total Workshop Time: 1 hour
$500
$600
• Party room for 3 hours • 1 hour workshop
Materials can be purchased by renter or us for an additional charge. Three hour room occupancy includes set up time and arts workshop. Renter is responsible for all decorations, paper goods, food, cake and beverages. We are unable to provide refrigeration.
Dance party
5.5-12 years old
3 hours total Workshop Time: 1 hour
$475
$575
• Party room for 3 hours • 1 hour dance instruction
Three hour room occupancy includes set up time and dance instruction. Renter is responsible for all decorations, paper goods, food, cake and beverages. We are unable to provide refrigeration.
Sports party 3-5
years old
3 hours total Sports Instructor: 1 hour
10 children: $450 20 children: $575
10 children: $600 20 children: $725
5-12 years old
3 hours total Sports Instructor: 1 hour
10 children: $450 20 children: $550
10 children: $575 20 children: $700
• Party room for 3 hours • Instructor-led noncompetitive games and basic sports instruction
Contact the healthy lifestyles department: 212-912-2673 or elyon@ymcanyc.org
The Marjorie S. Deane little theater
Not-for-profit rates: Week: $11,000 Performance Day: $1,600 Tech/Rehearsal Day: $1,750
Commercial rates: Week: $12,500 Performance Day: $1,750 Tech/Rehearsal Day: $2,000
The theater is available for short-term rentals and is typically booked six months to one year in advance. Additional fees may apply based on rental needs. Rental application is available online: ymcanyc.org/westside/pages/theater
Contact Technical Director & Theater Manager Matthew Wilson: 212-912-2633 or mwilson@ymcanyc.org
Are you looking for a place to host your next meeting, birthday party or event? The West Side YMCA and Grosvenor House YMCA meeting rooms can Matthew accommodate a short-term, full-day or extended event, as For morehave information, please that contact Wilson: 212-912-2633 or mwilson@ymcanyc.org well as photoshoots, film shoots, and holding areas. Come in to take a tour of all of the available spaces. Please provide the date and time you’re interested in, the number of people you would like to host and the type of event.
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Rentals
Contact Director of community arts Amanda Selwyn: 212-912-2635 or aselwyn@ymcanyc.org
FOR YOUR INFORMATION MISSION
MEMBERSHIP HOLDS
The YMCA of Greater New York is a community service organization that promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind and body, welcoming all people with a focus on youth.
Members may put their membership on hold for 1 to 3 months during any calendar year. A monthly hold fee will be charged. Membership privileges are surrendered while your membership is on hold. Membership holds require a fifteen (15) day written notice prior to the monthly draft date.
POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION YMCA membership is available to all persons regardless of race, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or financial circumstances. The YMCA welcomes families and persons of all ages, income levels, and physical conditions with an emphasis on responsibility and self-improvement.
MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATION Cancellation of membership requires a fifteen (15) day written notice prior to the monthly draft date.
MEMBERSHIP TRANSFER Membership and program privileges are not transferable from one person to another.
MEMBERSHIP GUARANTEE
Membership in the YMCA is fully guaranteed. Members who are not completely satisfied with their YMCA membership are entitled to a refund of any unused portion of their membership.
MEMBERSHIP CARD MEMBERSHIP CARD The Branch membership card must be presented and scanned in order to gain access into a YMCA facility. PROGRAM CARDS Program members will be issued a card granting them YMCA access for their program. This card must be presented and scanned for access into the YMCA facility and/or a specific program. LOST CARDS Please let us know if your card is lost or stolen.
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PAYMENT OPTIONS & INFORMATION • Membership fees must be up-to-date in order to use facility. • Membership may be paid in full by cash, personal checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover cards. • Monthly payments are payable by credit card or bank draft only. There is no cash option for monthly payments. • A service fee of $15.00 will be added to the payment amount for every automated payment that is declined.
GUEST AND DAY PASSES Branch members are welcome to visit other YMCA locations within NYC a total of 10 times per calendar year at no charge. Free passes are available on the YMCA web site to introduce the Y to friends and associates. Day Passes are available to purchase.
CAMERA POLICY For the privacy and security of all—especially our kids and teens—we do not allow any photo or video recording without permission from the Executive Director.
LOCKER ROOMS • Lockers are available for daily use. Please bring your own lock and secure your belongings when using the facility. • Our family-friendly locker room are a good alternative for parents who wish to accompany their children that are over the age of five and of the opposite gender.
YMCA “AWAY” POLICY AWAY (Always Welcome at the YMCA) As a YMCA member, you have access to YMCAs across the country and around the world. You must present a valid YMCA ID to be eligible to use AWAY privileges. Call ahead to check on individual branch policies.
Staff Directory Administration Executive Office
Programs
Julie Gallanty
x 2610
Jasmin Cardona
Lisa Kelbanov
Senior Executive Director Associate Executive Director Executive Administrative Assistant
Registration
Membership office
Jess Prewitt
x 2604
x 2612
Dorothy Claborn
x 2641
x 2619
Ariana Ortega
x 2689
Membership & Healthy Lifestyles Director Membership Coordinator Membership Coordinator
Community Arts Department
Business Office
Maria Rocha
x 2614
Amanda Selwyn
Carolina Chavez
x 2616
Matthew Wilson
x 2633
Veronica Silverio
x 2615
Kate Missett
x 2638
Iram Soomro
x 2609
Cassandra Richards
x 2634
Loizos Gatzaris
x 2683
Aquatics Department
Business Manager
HR/Business Office Manager Office Manager
Business Office Admin. Assistant Business Office Mail Clerk
Communications & Fund Development
Lucria Ortiz
Director of Community Arts
Technical Director & Theater Manager Visual Arts Coordinator Associate Youth Arts Director
Melanie Torres Aquatics Director
x 2611
x 2635
x 2676
Senior Director of Fund Development & Communications
Jessica Cruz
Shannon Coffey
x 2623
Early Childhood Department
Bianca Perez
x 2613
Communications Manager Events Manager
Building & Properties
Slawomir Bazylczyk Senior Property Manager
Shannon Cussen
x 2682
Buildings & Properties Admin. Assistant
x 2650
Abbey Robarge
x 2651
Bridget Sieling
x 2652
Selena Felix
x 2654
Associate Teacher
Guest Rooms/Residence
Healthy Lifestyles Department
Guest Rooms/Residence Director
Membership & Healthy Lifestyles Director
Marjorie Jean-Jacques
x 2618
Francisca Infante
x 2621
Diana Echevarria
x 2625
Thomas Gebbie
x 2629
Guest Rooms Supervisor
Guest Rooms/Residence Admin. Assistant Group Sales Manager
West Side YMCA Space Rental
wsyspace@ymcanyc.org x 2682
Marjorie S. Deane little Theater Matthew Wilson
SESSION DATES: January 3, 2017 - February 26, 2017
REGISTRATION DATES Member: February 11, 2017 Non-Member: February 18, 2017 SESSION DATES: February 27, 2017 - April 30, 2017
Jess Prewitt
x 2604
Jonathan Wood
x 2671
Erica Lyon
x 2673
Y Fit
x 2672
Spring II session REGISTRATION DATES Member: April 15, 2017 Non-Member: April 22, 2017 SESSION DATES: May 1, 2017 - June 25, 2017
Group Exercise & Pilates Coordinator Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator yfit@ymcanyc.org
Youth & Family Department
Alberto Cruz
x 2640
Senior Director of Youth & Family
Damary Oramas
x 2667
Ciaseem Andrews
x 2668
Greg Mateo
x 2665
How to register ONLINE register.ymcanyc.org IN PERSON Member Service Desk
Youth & Family Program Assistant
x 2633
Technical Director & Theater Manager
Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA Tashana Pace
REGISTRATION DATES Member: December 17, 2016 Non-Member: December 24, 2016
Senior Director of Early Childhood
Early Childhood Coordinator
Crystal Rivera
x 2669
Associate Director of Early Childhood
x 9721
Winter Session
Spring I session
Aytaissa Estime-Kirkpatrick Aquatics Deck Supervisor x 2669 Aquatics Deck Supervisor
info
212-749-8500
Grosvenor House Program Coordinator
Teen Coordinator
College Access & Career Development Director
Antoine Murray
917-531-7347
Site Director
917-531-7166
Jasmine Moore
917-658-5670
PS 165 Site Director PS 145 Site Director PS 191 Site Director
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Locations Manhattan Branches Chinatown YMCA 273 Bowery New York, NY 10002 212.912.2460
Brooklyn Branches Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA 1121 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11216 718.789.1497
Queens Branches Cross Island YMCA 238-10 Hillside Avenue Bellerose, NY 11426 718.479.0505
Staten Island Branches Broadway YMCA 651 Broadway Staten Island, NY 10310 718.981.4933
Harlem YMCA 180 West 135th Street New York, NY 10030 212.912.2100
Coney Island YMCA 2980 West 29th Street Brooklyn, NY 11224 718-215-6900
Flushing YMCA 138-46 Northern Blvd. Flushing, NY 11354 718.961.6880
South Shore YMCA 3939 Richmond Avenue Staten Island, NY 10312 718.227.3200
McBurney YMCA 125 West 14th Street New York, NY 10011 212.912.2300
Dodge YMCA 225 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11201 718.625.3136
Jamaica YMCA 89-25 Parsons Blvd. New York, NY 11423 718.739.6600
Vanderbilt YMCA 224 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 212.912.2500
Flatbush YMCA 1401 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11201 718.469.8100
Long Island City YMCA 32-23 Queens Blvd. Long Island City, NY 11101 718.392.7932
YMCA Counseling Service/ South Shore Center 3911 Richmond Avenue Staten Island, NY 10312 718.948.3232
West Side YMCA 5 West 63rd Street New York, NY 10023 212.912.2600
Greenpoint YMCA 99 Meserole Avenue New York, NY 11222 718.389.3700
Ridgewood YMCA 69-02 64th Street Ridgewood, NY 11385 212.912.2180
North Brooklyn YMCA 570 Jamaica Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11208 718.277.1600
Rockaway YMCA at Arverne by the Sea 207 Beach 73rd Street Arverne, NY 11692 718.215.6950
Bronx Branch Bronx YMCA 2 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, NY 10473 718.792.9736
Prospect Park YMCA 357 Ninth Street New York, NY 11215 718.768.7100 Park Slope Armory YMCA 361 15th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 212.912.2580
YMCA Counseling Service/ North Shore Center 285 Vanderbilt Avenue Staten Island, NY 10304 718.981.4382 HUGUENOT, NY New York YMCA Camp Big Pond Road Huguenot, NY 12746 845.858.2200 Association Office 5 West 63rd Street New York, NY 10023 212.630.9600