FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBLITY
EXPLORE ENGAGE EXPERIENCE BRONX YMCA 2017 WINTER | SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE 2 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, NY 10473 P 212-912-2490 ymcanyc.org/bronx
Nadia Arroyo- Aquatics Director 212-912-2490, narroyo@ymcanyc.org
WHY WE’RE HERE FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Nurturing the potential of every child and teen
Bharathi Iyer - Membership Director 212-912-2496, iyerb@ymcanyc.org
In neighborhoods across the five boroughs, the YMCA is a leading voice on health 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, nearly 400,000 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.
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.
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HOURS OF OPERATION
- Friday: 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM BRONX YMCA Monday INFORMATION Saturday - Sunday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Stefany Navarro- Youth and Family Director 212-912-2494, snavarro@ymcanyc.org
Franklin Belen - Property Manager STAFF LISTING 212-912-2490, fbelen@ymcanyc.org Sharlene Brown, MSOL - Executive Director 212-912-2497, sbrown@ymcanyc.org
Deborah Adams -Nadia Executive Assistant Arroyo- Aquatics Director 212-912-2499, deadams@ymcanyc.org 212-912-2490, narroyo@ymcanyc.org Bharathi Iyer - Membership Director
Erika Hernandez -Healthy Lifestyles 212-912-2496, iyerb@ymcanyc.org 212-912-2498, ehernandez@ymcanyc.org Stefany Navarro- Youth and Family Director 212-912-2494, snavarro@ymcanyc.org
Nia Gutierrez- HR Assistant Franklin Belen - Property Manager 212-912-2499, ngutierrez@ymcanyc.org 212-912-2490, fbelen@ymcanyc.org
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 Jasmine Marsh - Rental Deborah Adams - Executive Assistant Coordinator 212-912-2499, deadams@ymcanyc.org educational achievement. 212-912-2490, jmarsh@ymcanyc.org
Improving our community’s health and well-being
Selenie Villar - NAWC Coordinator 718-829-1564 ext. 3, svillar@ymcanyc.org
Erika Hernandez -Healthy Lifestyles 212-912-2498, ehernandez@ymcanyc.org Teen Coordinator
Bianca Abreu Nia Gutierrez- HR Assistant 212-912-2490, babreu@ymcanyc.org
212-912-2490, ngutierrez@ymcanyc.org
Thomas McTernanJasmine - Buisiness Manager Marsh - Rental Coordinator 212-912-2490, jmarsh@ymcanyc.org 212-912-2490, tmcternan@ymcanyc.org Cherrita Turner – Teen Coordinator 212-912-2490, cturner@ymcanyc.org Thomas McTernan – Business Manager 212-912-2490, tmcternan@ymcanyc.org
Fitness Center Hours Sarah Thompson - Glebe Center Coordinator
Memorial Day
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718-829-1564 ext. 1, sthompson@ymcanyc.org Monday - Friday: 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM WINTER DATES Saturday - Sunday: 7:00 AM - 8:00Member: PM REGISTRATION Selenie Villar - NAWC Coordinator SESSION DATES: December 17, 2016 718-829-1564 ext. 2, svillar@ymcanyc.org
Pool Hours HOURS OF OPERATION
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Monday --Friday: 5:30 AM - 10:00 Monday Friday: 5:30 AMPM- 9:30January PM 3, 2017 - February 26, 2017 SPRING I REGISTRATIO Saturday Sunday: 7:00 AM 8:00 PM Saturday - Sunday: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM Member: Febru
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Fitness Center Hours
Monday - Friday:HOURS 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM HOLIDAY Saturday - Sunday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
New Years Day Pool Hours Friday, January 1 Monday - Friday: Saturday - Sunday:
Member: Non-Member:
Martin Luther King Day Sunday, January 1 Groundhog Day
7:00am-8:00pm
Monday, January 16
5:30am-10:00pm
Martin Luther King Day Tuesday, February 2
Sunday, April 16 Thursday, March 17
Mothers Day
Sunday, May 14
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HOLIDAYJanuary HOURS HOLIDAY H5:30am-10:00pm Monday, 18 Non-Member:
St. Patricks Easter Sunday Day
February 18, 2017
SESSION DATES: SESSION DATES: February 27, 2017February - April 30, 2017 8:00am-8:00pm 29, 2016 - April
5:30 AM - 9:30 PM 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
New Years Day
February 11, 2017 Non-Member:
April 15, 2017 SPRING II REGISTRATI April 22, 2017 Member: Non-Member:
SESSION DATES: May 1, 2017 - June 25, 2017
5:30am-10:00pm
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SESSION DATES: May 2, 2016 - June 26, 2
7:00am-8:00pm
Contact Us Phone: 212-912-2490 | E-mail: bronxymca@ymcanyc.org | Web: ymcany Memorial Day Carla Singleton – Communications/Outreach Monday, May 29 7:00am-8:00pm 212-912-2493, csingleton@ymcanyc.org facebook.com/bronxymca @bronxymca @bronxymca Contact Us Phone: 212-912-2490 | E-mail: bronxymca@ymcanyc.org | Web: ymcanyc.org/bronx facebook.com/bronxymca @bronxymca @bronxymca
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION ..................... AQUATICS ................................................... MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION................................ 4-6 AQUATICS.............................................................8-11 NEW AMERICANS WELC OME CENTER........ NEW AMERICANS WELC OME CENTER..................... 12 YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS ............... YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS.......................13-15 RENTALS .................................................... RENTALS ................................................................. 16 GLEBE SENIOR CENTER.CENTER ........................................... 17 GLEBE SENIOR ............................... TEEN PROGRAMS.............................................. 18-20 TEEN PROGRAMS ....................................... SUMMER CAMP & SPLASH WEEK............................ 21 ADULT EXERCISE CLASSES. SUMMER CAMP &................................ SPLASH WEEK22-23 ............... EVENTS & SUMMER CAMP DATES...........................25 ADULT EXERCISE CLASSES.......................... LOCATIONS..............................................................27 BRONX YMCA WINTER | DATES SPRING 2017 | 3 EVENTS & SUMMER CAMP ..............
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We know firsthand how difficult it can be to find balance in life. That’s why we’re here with you every day, making sure that you, your family and our community have the resources and support needed to learn, Weand know firsthand how difficult it can be to find balance in life. That’s why we’re here with you every day, grow thrive. making sure that you, your family and our community have the resources and support needed to learn, With a focus on developing the potential of kids, improving health and well-being, and giving back and grow and thrive. supporting our neighbors, your participation will not just bring about meaningful change in yourself, but in With a focus on developing potential of kids, health and well-being, and giving back and your community too. Here are the some of the ways youimproving can get involved. supporting our neighbors, your participation will not just bring about meaningful change in yourself, but in MISSION MEMBERSHIP HOLDS ving your life, help others strong too.you Wecan ask to follow the your community too. Heregrow are some of the ways getyou involved. The YMCA of Greater New York is a community service Members may put their membership on hold for 1 - 3 months MISSION organization that promotes positive values through programs MEMBERSHIP HOLDS during any calendar year. A monthly hold fee will be charged MEMBERSHIP and exhibit the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility that build spirit, mind and body, welcoming all people with a and all membership privileges will be The YMCA of Greater New York is a community service Members may put their membership onsuspended hold for 1while - 3 your months MEMBERSHIP Join the Bronx YMCA and become part of a focus on youth. membership is on hold. Join the Bronx YMCA and become part of a organization that promotes positive values through programs during any calendar year. A monthly hold fee will be charged community committed to helping you and your community committed toYhelping youreceive and your kids learn, grow and thrive. members full that build spirit, mind OF andNON-DISCRIMINATION body, welcoming all people with a and all membership privileges will be suspended while your sure how to use the equipment 5. Help us keep the Y clean. Wipe off equipment POLICY PAYMENT OPTIONS & INFORMATION kidsto learn, grow andFitness thrive.Center, Y members access the facility’s Gym receive and full FEES focus on youth.YMCA membership is available to all persons regardless of race, membership is on dues hold.must be up-to-date in order to use facility. • Membership be doing? Orientations are free after each use. Return all equipment when FEES
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or coffee cups into Teen (12 the - 17)center. $216/yr. n/a n/a e let a staff person The option forknow. a Citywide membership allows you Student** $42/mo. $42.50 $79/mo. Give a turn. The equipment is here$42.50 for Theany option for other a Citywide membership allowsothers you to use of the in the6. boroughs, ent or accident, contact a YMCAs Student** $40/mo. $79/mo. AdultPlease (18 - 64)respect $52/mo. $85 $99/mo. toof use any offers of the quality other YMCAs in the everyone to use. the 30-minute each which facilities and boroughs, son immediately. each of which offers quality facilities and (18equipment - 64) $50/mo. $98/mo. programs... and a swimming pool. time limit on Adult cardio if others are$85 Senior (65+) $42/mo. $42.50 $79/mo. programs... a swimming pool. opriate clothing andand footwear. waiting, and Senior follow(65+) any posted sign-up $40/mo. $42.50 $79/mo. over-restrictive or street clothes CHILD WATCH Family I*** $65/mo. $85 $116 procedures. WATCH Do CHILD youhelp need someone look after your child ve a spotter you with to free Family I*** $64/mo. $85 $116 Family II****Daily lockers $94/mo. $85 for $174 Do2.5-10) you need someone to look child your 7.your Storing stuff. are reserved (ages you work out?after We’re here efore and cool downwhile after Family II**** $90/mo. $85 $174 (ages 2.5-10) while your you work here you! You may bring child out? (for aWe’re maximum your personal items while you are in the Y.adult Items *Children under 12 must be accompanied by an when using the facility you’ve for hadfor enough to eatbring andyour you! childChild (for a maximum *Children of two hoursYou permay day) to the YMCA Watch **Any age, full time, 12+in credits, must bring of transcript under 12 must be accompanied by copy an adult when using the facility may be left overnight only rented lockers. Please ing to prevent dizziness or of twoKids hours day)creative to the YMCA Watch Program. willper enjoy play inChild a fun, ***1 Adult andtime, kids under 18 years, living the same household **Any age, full 12+ credits, must bringincopy of transcript speak Member Service Representative for ****2 Adults kids under years, living in the same household Program. Kidsdizziness, will creativeYMCA play instaff a fun,with a***1 Adult andand kids under 1818 years, living in the same household you are safe experiencing environment withenjoy responsible ****2 Adults andmonthly kids under 18 years, living in the same household more information on locker rentals. safe environment with responsible YMCA staff This is a free omfort members. at any time, stop theservice available to members. This is a register free service available to members only. Please at the Member aff for help.members only. Please 8. Member Youth are welcome after completing an register at the Services Desk in advance. orientation and submitting a signed parental Services Desk in advance. consent form (ages 12-17). VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES When you volunteer at the Y, you take9.an Get activepersonal. Personal trainers are available. When you volunteer at the Y, you take anchange active role in bringing about meaningful, enduring Ask a staff person for more information. role bringing about meaningful, right in in your own neighborhood. As a enduring program change right inboard your own neighborhood. As a program Hang it up. For your safety and in consideration volunteer, member or Annual 10. Campaign volunteer, member or Annualfor Campaign fundraiser, youboard can make a difference our and please refrain from cell phone use for Yothers, fundraiser, you can make a difference for our Y and the community as a whole. while in the fitness facilities. the community as a whole. JOB OPPORTUNITIES JOB OPPORTUNITIES Visit ymcanyc.org/careers for open positions in our
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Joiner’s Fee religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender • Rates and schedules are subject to change. Joiner’s Fee POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION identity, national origin, disability, or financial circumstances. n/a • Membership may be paid in full by cash, personal checks, The YMCA welcomes and persons of allofages, n/a YMCA membership is available to families all persons regardless race,income PAYMENT OPTIONS & INFORMATION MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover cards. n/a levels, and physical conditions with an emphasis on responsibility religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender • Membership dues must be up-to-date in order to use facility. n/a $125 $125 $125 $125 $125 $125 $125 $125 $125 $125
and self-improvement. identity, national origin, disability, or financial circumstances. • Rates • Monthly payments are are payable card or bank draft and schedules subjectby tocredit change. only (excluding Discover). There is no cash option for monthly The YMCA welcomes families and persons of all ages, income MEMBERSHIP GUARANTEE • Membership payments.may be paid in full by cash, personal checks, levels, and physical conditions with an emphasis on responsibility Membership in the YMCA is fully guaranteed. Members who MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover cards. are not completely satisfied with their YMCA membership are • If a check or an automatic back draft is returned for and self-improvement. entitled to a refund of any unused portion of their membership.
insufficient funds a service fee of $15.00 will be added to
• Monthly payments are payable by credit card or bank draft the payment amount. MEMBERSHIP GUARANTEE MEMBERSHIP CARDS only (excluding Discover). There is no cash option for monthly Membership in the YMCA is fully guaranteed. Members who GUEST AND DAY PASSES A VALID MEMBERSHIP CARD must be presented and payments. are not completely satisfied with their YMCA membership are scanned in order to gain access into a Bronx YMCA facility. All adult YMCA members are given 6 complimentary guest a check antoautomatic backthedraft returned entitled to a refund of any unused portion of their membership. • If passes per or year help introduce Y toisfriends and for PROGRAM CARDS Program members will be issued a card insufficient a service fee ofmay $15.00 be added associates. funds An adult YMCA member bring will a maximum of to MEMBERSHIP granting CARDSthem YMCA access for their program. This cardthetwo guests per day. Branch members are welcome to visit other payment amount. must be presented and scanned for access into the YMCA YMCA locations within NYC 10 times per year at no charge. Day A VALID MEMBERSHIP be presented and facility and/or aCARD specificmust program. passes are available to purchase. Guests 18 years and older scanned in order to gain access into a Bronx YMCA facility. must provide valid state ID. LOST CARDS Please let us know if your card is lost GUEST or AND DAY PASSES stolen. Program There is a members $10 fee to issue a replacement card. PROGRAM CARDS will be issued a card
All adult YMCA members are given 6 complimentary guest granting them YMCA access for their program. This card passes ADULT DAYto GUEST - $25the Y to friends and per 1year help PASS introduce MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATION must be presented and scanned for access into the YMCA associates. TEEN 1An DAY GUEST PASS - $10may bring a maximum of adult YMCA member Cancellation membership requires a 15 day written facility and/or a specificofprogram. YOUTHper 1 DAY GUEST members PASS - $5 two guests day. Branch are welcome to visit other notice prior to the monthly draft date and cannot
be done the know phone. For additional information, LOST CARDS Pleaseover let us if your card is lost or YMCA locations within NYC 10 times per year at no charge. Day please contact Bharathi Iyer, Membership Director at CAMERA passes are available to purchase. Guests 18 years and older POLICY stolen. There is a $10 fee to issue a replacement card. iyerb@ymcanyc.org. mustFor provide valid state the privacy and ID. security of all—especially our
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Membership and program privileges are not Cancellation of membership requires a 15 daytransferable written from ADULT 1 DAY GUEST PASS- $25 another. notice prior one to person the tomonthly draft date and cannot YOUTH 1 DAY GUEST PASS- $5 be done over the phone. For additional information, please contact Bharathi Iyer, Membership Director at TEEN 1 DAY GUEST PASS- $10 212-912-2496 or iyerb@ymcanyc.org.
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YOUTH AND TEEN 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.
Youth members 11 and under must be actively supervised at all times by Parents/Guardians. Teens 12-17 years of age must have a signed parental consent form on file and attend a Youth Fitness Orientation session prior to using the fitness equipment without supervision. Appointments for a Fitness Orientation can be made at the Member Services Desk.
LOCKER ROOMS & LOCKERS • Lockers are available for daily use. Please bring your own lock and secure your belongings when using the facility. • Our family-friendly locker room is a good alternative for parents who wish to accompany their child that is over the age of four and of the opposite gender.
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CELL/CAMERA PHONES Cellular and/or camera phones are not permitted in or around the following areas: • Fitness equipment • Pool • Aerobic Studios
PROGRAM REFUND PROCEDURES • Refunds will be made only if the Bronx YMCA cancels a class.
• Gymnasium
• Credit may be issued for a class withdrawal with approval of the program director. Credit may be issued for a class withdrawal with approval of the program director. Credits are valid for 1 year from the date of issue.
• Locker Rooms
• The Bronx YMCA reserves the right to cancel any program that fails to meet enrollment requirements.
PETS AND BICYCLES POLICY Animals are not permitted in the facility, unless they are service animals. Bicycles are not permitted in the facility and should be securely locked to bike racks located in front of the facility.
• All make up classes must be completed by the end of the current session and approved by the program director. • Refunds are made by check 30 days from the date of approval.
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Pike (Beginnger, Level 1) At this level, children usually begin attending classes without their parents. This level helps children develop safe pool behavior, adjust to the water, and develop independent movement in the water. It is designed for new swimmers, teaching basic paddle stroke and kicking skills, pool safety, and comfort in holding their faces in the water while blowing bubbles and swimming.
AQUATIC PROGRAMS
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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 one of the people most effective developing spirit, mindyears, and body! haveistaught howtools to inswim for the over 150 and we strive to Schedules are available at the Member Services Desk, and on our website: ymcanyc.org/bronx
opportunity to enter the water in a safe and fun environment. Swimming Kipper (9-12body! months) SWIMMING LESSONS ctive PRIVATE tools in developing the spirit, mind and Receive one-on-one attention from one of our certified This level continues to provide positive aquatic experiences for and infants. The infants learn basic water skills and instructors. You may Services schedule your appointment with the e at the Member Desk, and on parents our website: ymcanyc.org/bronx have fun playing with toys and flotation devices. Parents review Aquatics Director, Nadia Arroyo, by calling 212-912-2490 or via email at narroyo@ymcanyc.org.
and learn more about basic aquatic safety.
Kipper (9-12 months) LESSONS Inia (13-18 months) For pricing, please inquire at the Member Service Desk.
Childrento doprovide more independent the aquatic positiveexploration aquaticofexperiences for on from one of our certified This level continues environment with help from parents. The parents again review *Private swimming lessons are 30-minutes in length. infants learnabout basic water ule your appointment with the parents and infants. and learn The additional information aquatic safety.skills The and provides opportunities parent-child teams toreview have fun playingprogram with toys and flotationfordevices. Parents SWIMMING yo, by SEMI-PRIVATE calling 212-912-2490 orLESSONS socializr with each other. two-to-one attention from oneand of our certified learn more about basic aquatic safety. c.org. Receive instructors. You may schedule your appointment with the
Aquatics Director, Nadia Arroyo, by calling 212-912-2490 or Perch (19-36 months) via email at narroyo@ymcanyc.org. Children start moving more independently through the water Inia (13-18 months) he Member Service Desk. under their parents’ guidance. Parents learn more about aquatic Children independent exploration of something the aquatic For pricing, please inquire at the Member Service Desk. do more and boating safety, and children begin to learn abouthelp thesefrom topics as well. At this pointparents the instructor beginsreview environment with parents. The again 30-minutes in length. *Private swimming lessons are 30-minutes in length. to prerpare the children to work directly with an instructor on and learn additional their own. information about aquatic safety. The
AND PRESCHOOL AQUATIC program provides opportunities for parent-child MINGPARENT/CHILD LESSONS PRESCHOOL SWIM CLASSES (3-5 years) PROGRAMS
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socializr with each other. on from one of guidance our certified Parents are given on how to develop their children’s This is a child’s first experience in the pool without parental abilities and how to protect their children from harm in, on, assistance. The children are taught the basic skills that are the ule your appointment with the and around the water; children are given the chance to explore building blocks of swimming. They also learn about pool safety, yo, by acalling 212-912-2490 or thatPerch safety, and the use of personal flotation devices. (19-36 months) new environment and to build skills add to their self- boating confidence. Both benefit from taking part in an experience that (8) 30-Minute Member Community c.org. lets them learn and have fun together in theChildren start moving more independently through the water water! Lessons $110 $153 under their parents’ guidance. Parents learn more about aquatic (8) 30-Minute Member Community he Member Service Desk. and boating safety, begin Lessons Pike withand Parentchildren (Beginner, Level 1) to learn something $110 $153 At this as level,well. children attending classes without about these topics Atusually this begin point the instructor begins their parents. However, for those who are not yet ready to do Shrimp (6-8 months) 30-minutes length.to the aquatic environment to prerpare work directly with an instructor on we offer thisto adjustment level. It is designed to help children This is an in introduction for parentsthesochildren develop safe pool behavior, adjust to the water, and develop and their infants. Parents are encouraged to develop their appropriate own.
expectations for their children’s performance in the water. They PRESCHOOL AQUATIC learn basic aquatic safety and have a positive experience with stroke and kicking skills, pool safety, and comfort in holding their SWIM faces in the water while blowing bubbles swimming. their children that can help them grow closer. PRESCHOOL CLASSES (3-5and years)
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Eel (Beginnger, Level 2) This advanced beginner level reinforces Pike skills. It is for children who are comfortable in the water. They are taught to flutter kick, dive, float, and perform the progressive paddle stroke. Children can swim across the pool without assistance by the end of this level. Ray (Advanced Beginnger, Level 1) At this level, children review previous skills, improve stroke skills, build endurance by swimming on their front and back, and learn to tred water and perform more progressive diving skills. Children can swim across the pool on their front and back without assistance by the end of this level. Starfish (Advanced Beginnger, Level 2) Children at this level review previously learned skills and refine their crawl and backstrokes and floating skills. They also learn underwater swimming skills. Children can swim the length of the pool on the front and back at the end of this level.
YOUTH AQUATICS (6-12 years)
The YMCA helps youth develop valuable skills and a lifetime love of the water, while instilling responsibility and safety instruction.
(8) 50-Minute Member Lessons $120
Community $183
Polliwog (Beginnger) This is the beginning level for school-age children. It gets children acquainted with the pool, the use of flotation devices, and front and back floating. By the end of this level, they should know the front paddle stroke, side and back paddle, and some synchronized swimming and wetball movements. Guppy (Advanced Beginnger, Level 2) The children continue to practice and build upon basic skills, now performing more skills without the aid of a flotation device. They are introduced to lead-up strokes to the front and back crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke. More synchronized swimming and wetball skills are taught, as well as some diving skills. Minnow (Advance Beginner, Level 2) This is the initial intermediate skill. The children further refine the lead-up strokes they have learned as their skills become more like those normally used in swimming. They learn still more synchronized swimming, wetball, and diving skills.
Fish (Intermediate, Level 1) At this point, students work to perform the crawl stroke, elementary backstroke, back crawl stroke, and sidestroke, with turns. They are introduced to the butterfly stroke. They continue learning additional synchronized swimming movements, wetball skills, and diving skills. Flying Fish (Intermediate, Level 2) At this advanced level, students work on refining their strokes and increasing their endurance. They develop the ability to perform more complex combinations of synchronized swimming movements, learn to dive off cone-meter board, and develop better wetball playing skills. Shark (Advanced, Level 1) The students at this level continue to improve their strokes, with starts and turns, and are introduced to the inverted breaststroke, the crawl, and the overarm sidestroke. Opportunities are provided for further work on synchronized swimming, wetball, and skin diving. Porpoise (Advanced, Level 2) At this final level, students are exposed to a wide range of aquatic experiences through a class and club format. In class these advanced swimmers learn new strokes and rescue skills, as well as develop volunteerism and leadership skills. Through the club, they try various aquatic sports and games, with club members forming smaller groups to explore different aquatic pursuits in more depth.
TEEN AQUATICS (13-17 years) and ADULT AQUATICS (18 and Older)
The YMCA helps teens and adults develop valuable skills and a lifetime love of the water, while instilling responsibility and safety instruction.
(8) 50-Minute Member Lessons $120
Community $183
Beginner This class is for those who have not had swimming lessons before or who are not comfortable in the water. Basic swimming and water safety skills are taught in a relaxed, fun way. Advanced Beginner Students are acquainted with the pool, the use of flotation devices, and front and back floating. By the end of this level, they should know the front paddle stroke, side and back paddle, and some synchronized swimming and wetball movements.
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PORPOISE CLUB PORPOISE CLUB In this class weCLUB build stamina and improve mastery of the PORPOISE
Infour thiscompetetive class we we build build stamina andcrawl, improve mastery breastof the the strokes: front backstroke, In this class stamina and improve mastery of four competetive strokes: front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Workouts swim an average ofbreastabout four competetive strokes: front crawl, backstroke, stroke and butterfly. Workouts swim an average of about 1,000 to 2,000 yards. stroke and butterfly. Workouts swim an average of about 1,000 to to 2,000 2,000 yards. yards. 1,000 Member Rates Non-Member Rates
Member Rates Member Rates 1 Day: $155 12Day: Day: $ 150 150 1 $ Days: $210 2 Days: $ 200 23Days: 200 Days:$$260 3 Days: $ 250 3 Days: $ 250
Non-Member Rates Non-Member 1 Day: $195 Rates 12Day: Day: $ 190 190 1 $ Days: $250 2 Days: $ 240 23Days: 240 Days:$$300 3 Days: $ 290 3 Days: $ 290
Integrating the Zumba formula and philosophy with Integrating the Zumba formula and philosophy philosophy with class traditional the aqua fitness disciplines, the Aqua Zumba Integrating Zumba formula and with traditional aqua fitness disciplines, the Aqua Zumba class blends it all together a safe, challenging, water-based traditional aqua fitnessinto disciplines, the Aqua Zumba class blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water-based workout that’s cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water-based workout that’s cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief. workout that’s cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief. Included with membership! of all, exhilarating beyond belief. Included with with membership! membership! Included
YOUTHAQUA AQUAFIT FIT(7-17 (7-17years) years) YOUTH AQUA FIT (7-17 years) YOUTH Jump into this fun and invigorating water aerobics class Jump into into this this fun fun and and invigorating invigorating water water aerobics aerobics class class Jump with one of our energized instructors. with one one of of our our energized energized instructors. instructors. with
AQUA AEROBICS (16 and Older) AQUAAEROBICS AEROBICS(16 (16and andOlder) Older) AQUA
Low to high-impact aerobics classes held ininthe the shalLowto tohigh-impact high-impactaerobics aerobicsclasses classesheld heldin theshalshalLow low end of the pool. These classes utilize resistance lowend endofofthe thepool. pool.These Theseclasses classesutilize utilizeresistance resistance low and buoyancy ofofthe the water to tone the muscles while and buoyancy buoyancyof thewater waterto totone tonethe themuscles muscleswhile while and protecting the joints. Great for all ages. protectingthe thejoints. joints.Great Greatfor forall allages. ages. protecting
ADAPTIVE AQUATICS ADAPTIVE ADAPTIVEAQUATICS AQUATICS
This program program introduces participants participants with special special needs This This program introduces introduces participantswith with specialneeds needs to the fun and exciting world of water. This program will will totothe thefun funand andexciting excitingworld worldofofwater. water.This Thisprogram program will introduce participants to the water through safety eduintroduce introduceparticipants participantstotothe thewater waterthrough throughsafety safetyedueducation, water water adjustment, swimming swimming skill development, development, cation, cation, wateradjustment, adjustment, swimmingskill skill development, socialization and and life-skill development development in a safe and and fun socialization socialization andlife-skill life-skill developmentininaasafe safe andfun fun aquatic environment. It also enhances the quality of the the aquatic environment. It also enhances the quality of aquatic environment. It also enhances the quality of the participants’ athletic athletic skills. Please Please check the the swim lesson lesson participants’ participants’ athleticskills. skills. Pleasecheck check theswim swim lesson schedule for for details. schedule schedule fordetails. details.
(8) 30-Minute (8) (8)30-Minute 50-Minute Lessons Lessons Lessons
Member Member Member $80 $80 $85
SWIM SAFELY
Leaders Club Club Leaders
Leaders Club Club is is one one of of the the YMCA’s YMCA’s most most intensive intensive and and Leaders comprehensive teen programs, providing club members comprehensive teen programs, providing club members with opportunities opportunities for for leadership leadership training, training, service service learnlearnwith ing experiences, college and career exploration all lead ing experiences, college and career exploration all lead by the student participants. Participants also have the by the student participants. Participants also have the opportunity to to go go on on rallies rallies (team/leadership (team/leadership building building opportunity camping trips) throughout the year. camping trips) throughout the year.
Triple Threat Threat Teen Teen Camp: Camp: Triple July 5th August 26th July 5th - August 26th
A specialized specialized teen teen camp camp which which focuses focuses on on arts, arts, sports sports A and leadership development. The activities offered are and leadership development. The activities offered are sports, visual arts, dance, spoken word and swimming, sports, visual arts, dance, spoken word and swimming, as well well as as some some special special activities. activities. as
Our Teen Teen Camp Camp is is in in aa city-wide city-wide collaboration collaboration project project Our with YMCA YMCA Teen Teen Camps Camps from from 5 5 different different branches branches in in with NYC. Each session, there will be a theme-based colTeen Center NYC.children. Each session, there will be a theme-based colEveryone’s Teen Center safety is important to us, especially laborative trip, trip, such such as as the the Amazing Amazing Race Race (a (a scavenger scavenger A weekly weekly teen teen night night for for youth youth in in the the community community (ages (ages laborative A We ask that all abide by our pool guidelines. hunt through Manhattan, in competition with the other other 12-18) to to be be free free to to play play basketball, basketball, volleyball, volleyball, videovideohunt through Manhattan, in competition with the 12-18) branches), Spirit Spirit Day, Day, Olympic Olympic Games Games and and The The World World Day Day games, dance, dance, arts arts and and crafts, crafts, ask ask for for homework homework help, help, branches), games, of Youth and the United Nations. We will also be going and participate in special events. Teens must present of Youth and the United Nations. We will also be going and participate in special events. Teens must present on other other trips trips such such as as Sony Sony Wonders, Wonders, field field days days in in the the valid student identification and register prior to particivalid student identification and register prior to partici- on park, and and completing completing service service learning learning pating in in Teen Teen Center. Center. park, pating projects. projects.
Community Community Community $120 $120 $130
LAP SWIMMING SWIMMING LAP LAP Unless SWIMMING otherwise noted, there is at least one lane open at
Unless otherwise noted, there isisatatleast one open Unless otherwise noted,our there least onelane lane openatat all times , please review lap lane etiquette guidelines all alltimes times, ,please pleasereview reviewour ourlap laplane laneetiquette etiquetteguidelines guidelines posted in in the the pool pool area. area. posted posted in the pool area.
FAMILY/RECREATIONALSWIMMING SWIMMING FAMILY/RECREATIONAL SWIMMING FAMILY/RECREATIONAL Available daily; please review our pool guidelines before Available daily; daily; please please review review our our pool pool guidelines guidelines before before Available hopping in! hopping in! in! hopping
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BRONX SCUBA!
SCUBA 1 1 prepares prepares student student to to pass pass the the academic academic requirerequireSCUBA ments including passing a final final exam. Confined water include SCUBA 1 prepares student to exam. pass the academic requirements including passing a Confined water include watermanship, scuba skills, entries, equipment, emergency, etc. ments including passing a final exam. Confined water include watermanship, scuba skills, entries, equipment, emergency, etc. with the goal goal of of preparing preparing the entries, student equipment, for open open water water trainwatermanship, scuba skills, emergency, with the the student for training. Student will be eligible for a Referral after successfully cometc. with the of preparing the student for open watercoming. Student willgoal be eligible for a Referral after successfully pleting this course. course. will be eligible for a Referral after successtraining. Student pleting this Price: $350 (Members); $400 (Non-Members) (Non-Members) fully$350 completing this course. Price: (Members); $400 Price: $350 (Members); $400 (Non-Members) SCUBA 2 2 is is the the second second of of a a two two part part series series required required to to complete complete SCUBA the open water certification.* Students will travel to a location SCUBA is the second of a two part series required comthe open 2 water certification.* Students will travel to ato location (to be decided), prep and perform four dives over two days. (Preplete the open water certification.* Students will travel to(Prea (to be decided), prep and perform four dives over two days. requisite: Scuba 1decided), or a a Referral) Referral) locationScuba (to be1 prep and perform four dives over two requisite: or Price: $150.00 (Members); $200 (Non-Members) days. (Prerequisite: Scuba 1 or a(Non-Members) Referral) Price: $150.00 (Members); $200 *fees include gear (Members); $200 (Non-Members) Price: $150.00 *fees include gear *fees include gear For more information please contact Nadia Arroyo, narroyo@ For more information please contact Nadia Arroyo, narroyo@ For more information please contact Nadia Arroyo, narroyo@ ymcanyc.org or Captain Michael Mashack, mmashack@aol.com ymcanyc.org or Captain Michael Mashack, mmashack@aol. ymcanyc.org or Captain Michael Mashack, mmashack@aol.com
INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
GROWING OUR FUTURE GLOBAL LEADERS
1. shoes arelife-changing not allowed on the pool deck The Street YMCA offers cultural The YMCA offers life-changing cultural exchange programs for young people exchange young 2. Everyoneprograms in the poolfor must wear people a swim cap globally. Working within the YMCA netglobally. Working within the YMCA network – with our local, national and in3. Children 8 years old and younger must be within work – with our local, national and international partners – we we bring bring people arm’s length of a parent/adult guardian when in ternational partners – people together through our various programs: the poolthrough our various programs: together Y Global Teens, Y Y Global Global Leaders, Leaders, Y-to-Y Y-to-Y Y Global Teens, 4. Children between the ages of 9 and 11 must Partnerships, UN UN Relations, Relations, and and volunvolunPartnerships, have a parent/adult guardian on the pool teer programs. teer programs. deck or viewing area at all times Since 1911, 1911, our our programs programs have have been Since 5. All non-swimmers must remain inbeen the shallow area working to to build build global global citizens citizens by by enenworking hancing mutual understanding, foster6. Any child wearing a flotation device must remain hancing mutual understanding, fostering the exchange of ideas, and bringing theexchange shallow area. Backpacks/bubbles and life inginthe of ideas, and bringing people together for peace. people together for peace. jackets are provided as a flotation device to nonFor more information contact: swimmers For more information contact: Rayda Marquez Marquez at at 212.875.4333 212.875.4333 or or Rayda rmarquez@ymcanyc.org rmarquez@ymcanyc.org
7. Infants and children who are not fully toilet trained must wear a swim diaper 8. Breath holding during any aquatics activity is not allowed as can lead to person blacking out 9. I nflatable rings, balls, noodles or other large pool toys are not permitted 10. Instructional swim aids (kick boards/barbells/ pull buoys/noodles) are only for class use 11. All questions regarding the Aquatics policies/ procedures should be directed to the Aquatics Director 12. Photography in and around the pool area is prohibited. BRONX YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2017 | 11
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Located at 2125 Glebe Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462 WELcOME cENTERto WELcOME cENTER The YMCA of Greater New York is committed Located 2125 Glebe Avenue, Bronx, 10462 Located atat2125 Glebe Avenue, Bronx, NYNY 10462 servingThe theYMcA immigrant population ofisthe City, and, The YMcA Greater NewYork York is committed ofofGreater New committed totoin response to their needs, has opened New Americans serving theimmigrant immigrant population the city, and, serving the population ofof the city, and, Welcome Center tototo help immigrants achieve literacy, response their needs,has has opened New Ameriininresponse their needs, opened New AmeriWelcome totohelp immigrants achieve culturalcans competence, and self-sufficency. cans Welcomecenter center help immigrants achieve
ROOM AND PARTIES! literacy, cultural competence, and self-sufficency. literacy,RENTALS cultural competence, and self-sufficency. Our multilingual resource and referral centers
Want to have that special party for your child or other special someone? Well look no further
provide immigrant families with a wide array of resource and referral centers Our multilingual resource and referral centers thanOur themultilingual Bronx YMCA to provide treasured moments! instructional, vocational, recreational, family provide a wide array ofof provideimmigrant immigrantfamilies familieswith with a wide array support, and social vocational, services including: instructional, recreational, family supinstructional, vocational, recreational, family sup• • • • • • •
ROOM RENTAL | port, and social port, and socialservices servicesincluding: including: English as a Second Want to throw a BabyLanguage Shower, Bridal Shower, Surprise Party, or Sports Party for that speacial Cultural Orientation someone, but don’t want to do it in your own house? We have a variety of rental options: •• English as Language English asa asecond second Language Citizenship Preparation •• cultural culturalOrientation Orientation Job•Readiness citizenship Preparation • citizenship Preparation Multi-Purpose Room Rental: MEMBERS: $120/hour | NON-MEMBERS: $150/hour Computer Literacy •• Job Readiness Job Readiness *Occupancy should not exceed more than 45 people Adult •• Literacy computer computerLiteracy Literacy •• (GED) Adult Literacy TASK AdultPreparation Literacy
Picnic MEMBERS: $200/hour | NON-MEMBERS: $250/hour •• Area: TAsk Preparation TAsk(GEd) (GEd) Preparation TO REGISTER OR FIND OUROuR MORE INFORMATION: TO REGisTER OR fiNd MORE iNfORMATiON: *Occupancy should notORexceed more than 100 people TO REGisTER fiNd OuR MORE iNfORMATiON: Selenieselenie Villar, NAWCNAWc Coordinator, svillar@ymcanyc.org Vilar, coordinator, svillar@ymcanyc.org **Only selenie available during the summer months Vilar, NAWc coordinator, svillar@ymcanyc.org
Danielle Rucker, NAWCNAWc Counselor, drucker@ymcanyc.org danielle Rucker, counselor, drucker@ymcanyc.org danielle Rucker, NAWc counselor, drucker@ymcanyc.org 718-829-1564 718-829-1564 POOL PARTIES | 5 yrs+718-829-1564 www.ymcanyc.org www.ymcanyc.org www.ymcanyc.org MEMBERS: $300 | NON-MEMBERS: $375
*Occupancy should not exceed more than 20 people
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Enjoy an hour of swimming in our pool with family and friends and an hour in our MPR. Children REducE YOuR diABETEs Risk ANd GAiN TOOLs fOR hEALThY unable to swim independently including those that require assistance from flotation devices must REducE YOuR diABETEs Risk ANd GAiN TOOLs fOR PROGRAM. hEALThY Visit www.nyc.ydiabetes.com today! LiViNG ThROuGh ThE YMcA’s diABETEs PREVENTiON LiViNG ThROuGh ThE YMcA’s diABETEs PREVENTiON PROGRAM. If you are at high risk for type 2 diabetes, this program can help you adopt and maintain be accompanied in the water by a parent or guardian. This will count toward your total participants. REDUCE YOUR DIABETES RISK AND GAINthis TOOLS FOR HEALTHY LIVING If you are at high riskwill forhelp typeyou 2 diabetes, program help youdiabetes. adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles that reduce your chances of can developing You canTHE also request structured poolyour games at an additional $60 cost. THROUGH YMCA’S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM. healthy lifestyles that will help you reduce chances of just developing diabetes. ABOuT ThE PROGRAM *Children 9 years and under need to be accompanied by an adult in the pool ThE PROGRAM InABOuT aPROGRAM classroom setting, a trained lifestyle coach will help facilitate a small group of ABOUT THE participants in learning about healthier eating, physical activity and other behavior In a classroom setting, a trained lifestyle coach will help facilitate a small In a classroom setting, a trained lifestyle coach will help facilitate a group smallof changes over the course of 16about one-hour sessions. After the initial 16 sessions, participants ininlearning about eating, physical activity andcore other behavior SPORTS PARTIES on Field |healthier 5 yrs+ group of participants learning healthier eating, physical activity changes over themonthly course of one-hour sessions. After the initial 16 core sessions, participants meet for16 added support to help them maintain their progress. and MEMBERS: other behavior changes over the course of 16 one-hour sessions. $200/hour | NON-MEMBERS: $250/hour participants meet monthly for added support to help them maintain their progress. After the initial 16 core sessions, participants meet monthly for added *Occupancy should not exceed more than 20 people support to help them maintain their progress. PROGRAM GOALs:
PROGRAM GOALs: PROGRAM Enjoy a•GOALS: party on sports Reduce bodyour weight by 7%field! This price includes one hour • Reduce weight by weight 7% on thebody andbody one hourbyin7% our MPR or picnic area. •field Reduce Increaseactivity physical activity 150 minutes per week • Increase •physical to 150 to minutes per week
For the one hour on the field you’ll also have access to one of our • Increase physical activity to 150 minutes per week sports instructors who will conduct structured games of your cAN PARTiciPATE? WHO CAN WhO PARTICIPATE? InWhO order to qualify for the program, you must be at least 18 years old, overweight (BMI cAN PARTiciPATE? choice (Baseball, Soccer, Football, or2 Basketball [inside theold,with In order to>qualify for the program, youtype must be at or least 18 years 25)* and at high risk diabetes have been diagnosed In order qualify forfor thedeveloping program, be at least 18 years old, overweight overweight (BMI >to25)* and at high riskyou formust developing type 2 diabetes or (BMI by a healthcare provider. Munchprediabetes† Center])! > 25)* and at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes or have been diagnosed with have been diagnosed with prediabetes† by a healthcare provider. prediabetes† by a healthcare provider.
Thefor national price for program is person. $429.00Check per person. check with insurance your healthprovider insurance The national price the program isthe $429.00 per with your health to provider to Financial see if theassistance cost is covered. financial assistance also available. for anyplease additional see if the cost is covered. is also available. For any is additional information call please Ouziel atis 212-912-2524. The national pricecall forJudy the program $429.00 per person. check with your health insurance Jordan Correa atinformation 212-630-9619.
Rentals include tables, chairs, and stereo for music. We also offer decorating options $150-$400! provider to see if the cost is covered. financial assistance is also available. for any additional *Asian individual(s) BMi >Judy 22 Ouziel note we only hostat rentals on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and a 3-4 week notice is information call 212-912-2524. *AsianPlease individual(s) BMI >that 22please †individuals who have already been diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes do not qualify *Asian individual(s) BMi > 22 required for booking! †Individuals who forhave this already program.been diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes do not qualify for this program.
†individuals who have already been diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes do not qualify for this program.
inquiries, please contact Coordinator, at 212-912-2490 or jmarsh@ymcanyc.org. For For more information contactJasmine JordanMarsh, CorreaRental at 212-630-9619 or 16 | jcorrea@ymcanyc.org BRONX YMCA SUMMER | FALL 2015 email
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YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS The Bronx YMCA provides after school, day and weekend programming for youths ages 3
18 years. Youth Department programs toprogramming introduce a wide range ofages fun and ThetoBronx YMCAThe provides after school,offers day and weekend for youths, classes to help build a healthy body to and spirit. a wide range of 1½stimulating to 18 years. The Youth Department offersmind, programs introduce fun and stimulating classes to help build a healthy mind, body and spirit. Program fees non-refundable class make-ups only available if the YMCA Program fees areare non-refundable andand class make-ups areare only available if the YMCA cancancels. All programs are 8 weeks long andfor $70 for members and $100 for non-members cels. All programs are 8 weeks long and $90 members and $120 for non-members entire 8-week session) unless otherwise noted. (for(for thethe entire 8-week session), unless otherwise noted. Schedules available at the Member Services Desk, website ymcanyc.org/bronx. Please Schedules areare available at the Member Services Desk, ourour website ymcanyc.org/Bronx. Please refer to page 3 for registration & session dates. refer to page 3 for registration & session dates.
DANCE CLASSES
Members Members 8 Classes 8 Classes$90 $80
DANCE CLASSES
Community Community $120 $110
FITNESS CLASSES
Kidsercise (5-12 years) A fun and energizing children’s fitness class that FITNESS CLASSES incorporates components of a not so typical gym class. Included membership. Kidsercise (5-12 with years)
Ballet (3-12 years) Ballet (3-12will years) Students be dancing and learning all basic Students will beand dancing all basic techniques steps and suchlearning as the plié, tendu, randeA fun and energizing children’s fitness class that Youth Spin ® (8-12 years) techniques and steps such as the plié, tendu, rande incorporates components of a not so typical gym de jambe and many more of this long and highly A great cardio workout for youth of simulated road de jambe and many more of this long and highly class. Included with membership. progressive genre. bike riding to energizing music, appropriate for all progressive genre. Youth Aqua Fit (7-17 years) fitness levels. Hip-Hop (3-12 years) Hip-Hop (3-12 years) Water aerobics and fun in the shallow end of our Students be exposed to different hip-hop Students will will be exposed to different hip-hop poolZUMBA® with one Kids of our&awesome instructors. Kids Jr (4-12 years)Included genres as popping, locking other modern genres suchsuch as popping, locking andand other modern withDesigned membership. especially for kids, ZUMBA® Kids / Jr hip-hop styles. Student express themselves hip-hop styles. Student will will express themselves classes fitness parties, packed Youth Spinare ® high-energy (8-12 years) through style of dance. through thisthis freefree style of dance. with specially choreographed, kid-friendly A great cardio workout for youth of simulatedroutines road and all the music kids. Included with membership. Creative Movement (12(12 months-5 years) bike riding to energizing music, appropriate for all Creative Movement months-5 years) An introduction for toddlers to the basics of dance. An introduction for toddlers to the basics of dance.fitness levels. Pre-schoolers will will explore dance as aastool for for selfPre-schoolers explore dance a tool selfZUMBA® Kids & Kids Jr (4-12 years) expression using rhythm games, songs, andand stories. expression using rhythm games, songs, stories. Designed especially for kids, ZUMBA® Kids / Jr They will will learn balance, coordination, andand develop They learn balance, coordination, develop classes are high-energy fitness parties, packed basic locomotive skills. basic locomotive skills. with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines Salsa (8 & older) and all the music kids. Included with membership. Salsa (8 & older) This progressive class will help introduce basic Thisturns, progressive will help introduce basic Follow us on Instagram to see steps, shines, class and shimmies. Our excellent Follow us on Instagram to see steps, shines, and shimmies. Our photos of some of our classes! salsera willturns, help you learn a traditional styleexcellent of photos of some of our classes! salsera help youand learn a traditional style of dance with will enthusiasm flare. dance with enthusiasm and flare. insagram.com/bronxymca instagram.com/bronxymca
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SPORTS Sports Sampler (3-4 years) SPORTS SPORTS
New Age Tae Kwon Do (3 years and older) LearnAge punches, strikes, andand kicks while gainNew Tae Do (3 older) New Age Tae Kwon Kwon Doblocks (3 years years and older) Learn punches, strikes, and gaining focus, strength and blocks coordination. Taewhile Kwon-Do This is aSampler proven instructional Sports (3-4 Learn punches, strikes, blocks and kicks kicks while gainSports Sampler (3-4 years) years) program designed to at the YMCA is all about teamwork, mutual respect This is a proven instructional program designed to ing focus, strength and coordination. Tae Kwon-Do prepare kids for sports without the threat of coming focus, strength and coordination. Tae Kwon-Do This is a proven instructional program designed to andthe patience. at YMCA petition or fear of getting hurt. Parents work with prepare kids for sports without the threat of comat the YMCA is is all all about about teamwork, teamwork, mutual mutual respect respect prepare kids for sports without the threat of competition or fear of getting hurt. Parents work with and patience. their children in a supportive environment to learn and patience. petition or fear of getting hurt. Parents work with Soccer (3-12 years) all of children the basicin from dribbling and throwing, their aa supportive environment to their children inskills, supportive environment to learn learn Soccer (3-12 years) Soccer (3-12 We get the ballyears) rolling and develop and improve to of kicking and batting. all skills, all of the the basic basic skills, from from dribbling dribbling and and throwing, throwing, We get the ball rolling and developwarm-ups, and improve improve children’s through engaging acto We get theskills ball rolling and develop and to kicking kicking and and batting. batting. children’s skills through engaging warm-ups, activities and games, all while having fun! Through children’s skills through engaging warm-ups, acFlag Football (6-17 years) tivities andlike games, all while we having fun! kids’ Through Flag Football (6-17 years) programs youthall soccer, nurture sense Flag (6-17 years) tivities and games, while having fun! Through LearnFootball the basics, improve your football skills and programs like youth soccer, we nurture kids’ sense Learn the basics, improve your football skills and of self-confidence and introduce them to the conprograms like youth soccer, we nurture kids’ sense make new friends!improve The focus is football on teamwork Learn the basics, your skills in anda of self-confidence and introduce them them to the the conconmake newand friends! The focus focus is on on teamwork teamwork in aa of self-confidence and introduce to cept of teamwork in a supportive noncompetitive positive structured environment. In addition, make new friends! The is in cept of teamwork in a supportive noncompetitive positive and structured environment. In addition, addition, environment. positive structured environment. In of teamwork in a supportive noncompetitive children and will have an opportunity to develop leader- cept environment. children will have an opportunity to develop leaderenvironment. ship skills and build improve children will have an self-esteem opportunity as to they develop leadership skills and build build self-esteem self-esteem as as they they improve improve Basketball (3-18 (3-18 years) years) ship and theirskills technique. Basketball their technique. Basic skills such as dribbling, shooting, shooting, and and proper proper Basketball (3-18 their technique. Basic skills such asyears) dribbling, REGISTER AT: Basic skills as dribbling, shooting, proper defense willsuch be introduced. introduced. Children will and learn hot defense will be Children will learn hot REGISTER AT: register.ymcanyc.org to respect respect one another andChildren the importance importance ofhot defense willone be another introduced. will learn to and the of register.ymcanyc.org teamwork on and off the court. to respect one another and the importance of teamwork on and off the court. teamwork on and off the court.
YOUTH ARTS! ARTS! YOUTH ARTS! YOUTH YOUNG PICASSO! PICASSO! MINIMOZART! MOZART! YOUNG MINI
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Ages: 5-12 yearsavailable for keyboard Private lessons and guitar instruments, Contact Tammy Ages: 5-12 years Members: | Non-members: $130 Nolasco, $100 tnolasco@ymcanyc.org Members: $100 | Non-members: $130
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YOUNG PICASSO!
Exploring different drawing and Exploring allall different drawing and paintExploring all different drawing and painting techniques usingmedia different ing techniques using different such painting techniques using different as a variety ofas pencils, pastels, media such a variety of watercolor pencils, and acrylics. Students will find their indimedia such as a variety of pencils, pastels, watercolor and acrylics. vidual expression through art and develop pastels, andindividual acrylics. Studentswatercolor will find their technical skills with rendering and color. Students will find their expression through art individual and develop Ages: 5-12 years expression through and develop technical skills with art rendering and Members Non-Members technical skills with rendering and color. $ 95 $ 125 color. Ages: 5-12 years Contact: Tammy Ages: 5-12 yearsNolasco, tnolasco@ ymcanyc.org additional information Members: $90for | Non-members: $110 Members: $90 | Non-members: $110
FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY Family Ties:
Family Ties: Family Ties Family Ties: Family Ties:is a new program designated to proFamily is new to motingTies health, anddesignated togetherness for the Family Ties is aaeducation, new program program designated to proproentire family through new and and togetherness fun experiences. moting health, education, for moting health, education, and togetherness for the the entire family through new and fun experiences. entire family through new and fun experiences. Sundays 2pm-4pm *for the enitre community Sundays 2pm-4pm Every other Sunday 2pm-4pm *for thetoenitre community *Open the community Friday Cooking Class 6pm-7pm *for those with Class Family6pm-7pm Memberships! Friday Cooking Friday Cooking Class 6pm-7pm (Every other Friday) *for *For those those with with Family Family Memberships! Memberships! Family Swimming—For the entire family! Please refer to our poolthe schedulefamily! for days and Family Family Swimming—For Swimming—For the entire entire family! times. Please Please refer refer to to our our pool pool schedule schedule for for days days and and times. times.
CHILD CARE Y Afterschool CHILD CARE CHILD CARE Over 200 kids spend 3:00 - 6:00pm of every school day Over 200 kids spend 3:00 - 6:00pm of every school day Y Y Afterschool Afterschool with our caring, supporting- staff at localevery sites. Over Over 200 200 kids kids spend spend 3:00 3:00 - 6:00pm 6:00pm of of every school school day day with our caring, supporting staff at local sites. with our caring, supporting staff at local sites. Y After School is geared to further enriching kids’ academic development, engaging them in healthy physiY Y After After School School is is geared geared to to further further enriching enriching kids’ kids’ cal activity and fostering positive social interactions. academic academic development, development, engaging engaging them them in in healthy healthy physiphysiEach program offers the highest quality instruction cal activity and fostering positive social interactions. cal activity and fostering positive social interactions. and supervision, providedhighest by trained andinstruction qualified staff Each Each program program offers offers the the highest quality quality instruction members. and and supervision, supervision, provided provided by by trained trained and and qualified qualified staff staff members. members. PS 14 3041 Bruckner Blvd, Bronx NY 10461 PS 76 3041 900 Adee Avenue, Bronx NYNY 10469 PS PS 14 14 3041 Bruckner Bruckner Blvd, Blvd, Bronx Bronx NY 10461 10461 PS 93 1535 Story Avenue, Bronx NY 10451 PS PS 76 76 900 900 Adee Adee Avenue, Avenue, Bronx Bronx NY NY 10469 10469 106 2120 Story St. Raymonds,Bronx Bronx NY10451 10462 PS PS 93 93 1535 1535 Story Avenue, Avenue, Bronx NY NY 10451 PS 108 1166 Neill Avenue, Bronx NY 10461 PS PS 106 106 2120 2120 St. St. Raymonds, Raymonds, Bronx Bronx NY NY 10462 10462 PS 108 154 1166 333 East 135th Street, Bronx NY 10454 PS Neill Avenue, Bronx NY PS 108 1166 Neill Avenue, Bronx NY 10461 10461 PS PS 154 154 333 333 East East 135th 135th Street, Street, Bronx Bronx NY NY 10454 10454 Holiday Camp When school’s out, the Y is there to keep kids safe and Holiday Holiday Camp Camp engaged in fun, healthy activities let workingsafe moms When school’s When school’s out, out, the the Y Y is is there there to to keep keep kids kids safe and and and dads rest easy. Y Holiday Camp is geared to engagengaged engaged in in fun, fun, healthy healthy activities activities to to let let working working moms moms ing kids inrest healthy physical activity and fosteringengagposiand and dads dads rest easy. easy. Y Y Holiday Holiday Camp Camp is is geared geared to to engagtive social interactions. Each program offers the highest ing ing kids kids in in healthy healthy physical physical activity activity and and fostering fostering posiposiquality instruction and supervision, provided by trained tive social interactions. Each program offers the highest tive social interactions. Each program offers the highest and qualified staff and members. Open to children 5-12. quality quality instruction instruction and supervision, supervision, provided provided by by trained trained A recent medical form must be on file for your 5-12. child to and qualified staff members. Open to children and qualified staff members. Open to children 5-12. attend inmedical accordance to DOH standards. A A recent recent medical form form must must be be on on file file for for your your child child to to attend in accordance to DOH standards. attend in accordance to DOH standards. For more information contact the Youth & Family Director, Stefany Navarro at 212-912-2494 or at For For more more information information contact contact the the Youth Youth & & Family Family snavarro@ymcanyc.org. Director, Director, Stefany Stefany Navarro Navarro at at 212-912-2494 212-912-2494 or or at at snavarro@ymcanyc.org. snavarro@ymcanyc.org.
CHILD WATCH CHILD WATCH
You can’t be the best parent you can be unless you take care of your parent own health,can spirit, unless mind, and You You can’t can’t be be the the best best parent you you can be be unless body. you you take take care care of of your your own own health, health, spirit, spirit, mind, mind, and and body. body. With your 2.5-10 year old under the care of our trained (and background checked)the staff in of Child With With your your 2.5-10 2.5-10 year year old old under under the care care of our our Watch, we can give you two hours staff of peaceChild of trained trained (and (and background background checked) checked) staff in in Child mind to work out, take a class or justpeace relax at the Watch, Watch, we we can can give give you you two two hours hours of of peace of of branch! mind mind to to work work out, out, take take aa class class or or just just relax relax at at the the branch! branch!
MONDAY - THURSDAY: 5:30pm - 8:30pm 10am - 2pm MONDAY -- THURSDAY: 5:30pm -- 8:30pm MONDAYSATURDAY: THURSDAY: 5:30pm 8:30pm SATURDAY: 10am 2pm SATURDAY: 10am - 2pm *First time registrants must see the front desk, after that just give us a call an hour ahead to re*First *First time time registrants registrants must must see see the the front front desk, desk, serve a space for your child! after callcall an an hour ahead to reafter that that just justgive giveususa a hour ahead to serve aaspace reserve spacefor foryour yourchild! child!
‘Liking’ The BRONX YMCA on Facebook isBRONX also a great to ‘Liking’ The YMCA on ‘Liking’ The BRONX YMCAway on Facebook is also a Facebook aconnected great way on to the latest news stay connected on the latest great wayis toalso stay newsupdates! and updates! stay connected on the latest and Facebook.com/BronxYMCA news and updates! Facebook.com/BronxYMCA BRONX YMCA SUMMER | FALL 2016 | 15 Facebook.com/BronxYMCA BRONX YMCA SUMMER | FALL 2016 BRONX YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2017 || 15 15
CELEBRATE WITH US! ROOM RENTALS AND PARTIES!
Want to have that special party for your child or other special someone? Well look no further than the Bronx YMCA to provide treasured moments! ROOM RENTAL Want to throw a Baby Shower, Bridal Shower, Surprise Party, or Sports Party for that speacial someone, but don’t want to do it in your own house? We have a variety of rental options: MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM RENTAL: MEMBERS: $120/hour | NON-MEMBERS: $150/hour *Occupancy should not exceed more than 50 people MUNCH CENTER (GYMNASIUM) RENTAL: MEMBERS: $150/hour | NON-MEMBERS: $200/hour *Occupancy should not exceed more than150 people PICNIC AREA: MEMBERS: $200/hour | NON-MEMBERS: $275/hour *Occupancy should not exceed more than 100 people **Only available during the summer months
POOL PARTIES | 5 yrs+
MEMBERS: $300 | NON-MEMBERS: $375 *Occupancy should not exceed more than 20 people Enjoy an hour of swimming in our pool with family and friends and an hour in our MPR. Children unable to swim independently including those that require assistance from flotation devices must be accompanied in the water by a parent or guardian. This will count toward your total participants. You can also request structured pool games at just an additional $60 cost! Please note that we only host rentals on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. A 3-4 week notice is required for booking. Rentals include tables, chairs, and stereo for music. We also offer decorating options, $150-$400. For inquiries, please contact Jasmine Marsh, Rental Coordinator, at 212-912-2490 Ext. 0235 or jmarsh@ymcanyc.org.
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YOU STOPGROWiNG. GROWING. YOu NEVER NEVER sTOP Bronx YMcA - Glebe Avenue senior center The Bronx YMcA sponsors the Glebe Avenue senior center located Bronx YMCA -- Glebe Avenue Senior Center Bronx YMcA Glebe senior center at 2125 GlebeAvenue Avenue between Westchester and Lyon Avenues. Programming is The YMCA sponsors theGlebe Glebe Avenue Senior Center located offered forsponsors free. TheBronx Bronx YMcA the Avenue senior center located
atat 2125 betweenWestchester Westchester Lyon Avenues. 2125Glebe GlebeAvenue Avenue between andand Lyon Avenues. Programming is AcTiViTiEs OffEREd iNcLudE: Programming is offered for free. offered for free. • Arts & crafts, and knitting classes
ACTIVITIES OFFERED INCLUDE: • socialization holiday celebrations AcTiViTiEs OffEREd iNcLudE: field Trips • Arts &• Crafts, and Knitting classes • Arts & andPrevention knitting classes • crafts, Y diabetes Program • Socialization Holiday Celebrations • socialization • specialholiday Events celebrations • • Field fieldTrips •Trips Games (ex. Billiards Bingo) • • YYDiabetes Prevention Program diabetes Prevention Program • Educational seminars • • Special • Events computer special Events Literacy • (ex. silversneakers® • • Games Billiards, Bingo) Games (ex. Billiards Bingo) • Volunteer Opportunities • • Educational Educational Seminars seminars • • Computer computerLiteracy Literacy hOT NuTRiTiOus LuNchEs ARE ALsO AVAiLABLE. silversneakers® • • SilverSneakers® for more information contact sarah Thompson at 718-829-1564, VolunteerOpportunities Opportunities • • Volunteer fax 718-829-8129, or email sthompson@ymcanyc.org. • Conversational Spanish ARE ALsO AVAiLABLE. MONdAY-fRidAY • SHOPP ClasseshOT NuTRiTiOus LuNchEs
for more information contact9:30am-3:30pm sarah Thompson at 718-829-1564, fax 718-829-8129, or email sthompson@ymcanyc.org.
HOT NUTRITIOUS LUNCHES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. For more information contact Sarah Thompson at 718-829-1564, MONdAY-fRidAY fax 718-829-8129,9:30am-3:30pm or email sthompson@ymcanyc.org. MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:30am-3:30pm BRONX YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2017 | 17
EMPOWERING YOUTH TEEN PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 13-18
The Bronx 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. through the various programs and workshops our goal is to empower, inspire and teach young people to be leaders.
Leaders Club Leaders Club Leaders Club is one of the YMCA’s most intensive and Leaders Club
Leaders one the most and comprehensive programs, providing club members Leaders Club Club is isteen one of of the YMCA’s YMCA’s most intensive intensive and comprehensive teen programs, providing club members with opportunities leadership training,club service learncomprehensive teenforprograms, providing members with opportunities for service learning college and careertraining, exploration all lead withexperiences, opportunities for leadership leadership training, service learning experiences, college career all by student participants. also have the ingthe experiences, college and andParticipants career exploration exploration all lead lead by participants. Participants have opportunity to go on rallies (team/leadership by the the student student participants. Participants also alsobuilding have the the opportunity to go on rallies (team/leadership building camping trips) throughout the year. opportunity to go on rallies (team/leadership building camping camping trips) trips) throughout throughout the the year. year.
Teen Center Center ATeen weekly teen night for youth in the community (ages Teen Center
A night youth in (ages 12-18) toteen be free tofor play basketball, volleyball, videoA weekly weekly teen night for youth in the the community community (ages 12-18) to be free to play basketball, volleyball, videogames, arts to and crafts, ask for volleyball, homeworkvideohelp, 12-18)dance, to be free play basketball, games, dance, and ask for help, and participate in special events. must present games, dance, arts arts and crafts, crafts, askTeens for homework homework help, and participate in special events. Teens must present valid student identification and register particiand participate in special events. Teens prior must to present valid and pating in Teenidentification Center. valid student student identification and register register prior prior to to participarticipating pating in in Teen Teen Center. Center.
Based on the YMCA theory of building the complete and balanced individual, the Bronx YMCA offers programs that build the spirit, mind and the body of all young people. As part of the Youth & Family department, the Teen Center works intentionally to build the developmental assets of young people as they transition into adulthood. Most teen programs run concurrently with school year. Please contact, Cherrita Turner at 212-912-2490 Ext 0224, or cturner@ymcanyc.org for more information.
Triple Threat Teen Camp : June 29 - August 21 Triple Teen Triple Threat Teen Camp: Campcommunity : June 29 -per August 21 $355Threat members/$375 2 week July 5th August 26th $355 members/$375 community per 2 week session A specialized teen camp which focuses on arts, sports A specialized teen camp session which focuses on arts, sports
and leadership development. The activities offered are and leadershipteen development. activities offered are A specialized camp whichThe focuses on arts, sports sports, visual arts, dance, spoken word and swimming, sports, visual arts, dance, spoken word and swimming, and leadership development. The activities offered are as well as some special activities. as well as somearts, special activities. sports, visual dance, spoken word and swimming, as well as some special activities. Our Teen Camp is in a city-wide collaboration project Our Teen Camp is in a city-wide collaboration project with YMCA Teen Camps from 5 different branches in with YMCACamp TeenisCamps from 5 different branches in Our Teen in a city-wide collaboration project NYC. Each session, there will be a theme-based colNYC. Each session, therefrom will 5bedifferent a theme-based colwith YMCA Teen Camps branches in laborative trip, such as the Amazing Race (a scavenger laborative such there as thewill Amazing Race (a scavenger NYC. Eachtrip, session, be a theme-based colhunt through Manhattan, in competition with the other hunt through Manhattan, in Amazing competition the other laborative trip, such as the Racewith (a scavenger branches), Spirit Day, Olympic Games and The World Day branches), Spirit Day, Olympic Games andwith The World Day hunt through Manhattan, in competition the other of Youth and the United Nations. We will also be going of Youth and the Day, United Nations. We and will also be going branches), Spirit Olympic Games The World Day on other trips such as Sony Wonders, field days in the on other trips such as Sony Wonders, field days in the of Youth and the United Nations. We will also be going park, and completing service learning park, and trips completing learning field days in the on other such asservice Sony Wonders, projects. projects. park, and completing service learning projects.
INTERNATIONAL SERVICES INTERNATIONAL SERVICES GROWING OUR FUTURE GLOBAL LEADERS GROWING GROWING OUR OUR FUTURE FUTURE GLOBAL GLOBAL LEADERS LEADERS
ROWE Scholars
The YMCA of Greater New York believes that all youth should feel they have the option to choose college, the skills to gain entry to a college of their choice and the ability to succeed once enrolled. The ROWE Scholars Program will help all students and their parents realize that college is a real and attainable option. One of the most distinguishing features of the ROWE Scholaers design is that we start to work with youth and their families as early as age 12 (6th grade), preparing them for success in middle and high school and thinking about college in very concrete ways.
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Teens Take the City
Teens Take the City is a dynamic leadership development program that offers teens the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and get involved in issues affecting them and their community. Teens engage in community mapping to figure how to better their community, they work in small groups to identify a policy proposal/resolution idea, they develop a policy proposal that is debated for other teens at City Hall, learn the history and function of NYC government, and meet and interview a NYC official.
The YMCA offers life-changing cultural The offers cultural The YMCA YMCAprograms offers life-changing life-changing cultural exchange for young people exchange programs for young people exchangeWorking programs for young people globally. within the YMCA netglobally. Working within the YMCA globally. Working within the YMCA network – with our local, national and netinwork our inwork – – with withpartners our local, local,–national national and international we bringand people ternational partners – we bring people ternational partners we bring people together through our–various programs: together through our various programs: together through our various programs: Y Global Teens, Y Global Leaders, Y-to-Y Y Y Global Y-to-Y Y Global Global Teens, Teens, Y Relations, Global Leaders, Leaders, Y-to-Y Partnerships, UN and volunPartnerships, UN Relations, and volunPartnerships, teer programs.UN Relations, and volunteer teer programs. programs. Since 1911, our programs have been Since our have been Since 1911, 1911, our programs programs have by been working to build global citizens enworking to build global citizens by workingmutual to buildunderstanding, global citizensfosterby enenhancing hancing mutual understanding, fosterhancing mutual understanding, fostering the exchange of ideas, and bringing ing exchange of ideas, ing the thetogether exchangefor of peace. ideas, and and bringing bringing people people together for people for peace. peace. contact: For together more information For more information contact: For more information contact: Rayda Marquez at 212.875.4333 or Rayda Marquez at 212.875.4333 Raydarmarquez@ymcanyc.org Marquez at 212.875.4333 or or rmarquez@ymcanyc.org rmarquez@ymcanyc.org
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THE WORLD IS 71% WATER YOUR CHILDREN ARE 100% CURIOUS
culture and diversity, build academic skills AND — of course — have fun. The Y offers DAY AND SPECIALTY CAMPS
SLEEPAWAY CAMP in upstate New York.
Camp Starts Wednesday, July 5th!
REGISTER ONLINE AT YMCANYC.ORG/CAMP
SAFETY AROUND WATER WEEK APRIL 10-14, 2017
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ages, especially children, to learn basic swimming skills and water safety practices.
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Take a look at our website and Member Service Desk get acquainted with our ONLINE REGISTRATION! By logging on to our website you will be able to find all we offer by a click of a button.
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During Safety Around Water Week, the Y helps kids learn essential water safety skills, which can open up a world of possibilities for them to satisfy their curiosity safely. This program is free and open to the community. Registration opens for all branches for Safety Around Water on Monday, March 27, 2017.
Registration opens for all branches for Safety Around Water on Monday, March 27, 2017 LEARN MORE AT ymcanyc.org/watersafety
DISCOVERING WELLNESS ADULT/OLDER ADULT WELLNESS PROGRAMS
How do you define wellness? Whatever your goals, the Y is ready to support you on your journey toward improved health. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE STARTING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM. Schedules are available at the Member Services Desk, online, on our mobile application, or you can call Erika Hernandez at 212-912-2498.
PERSONAL & GROUP TRAINING
Looking for a new challenge or need some additional motivation? A certified YMCA Personal Trainer can be just what you need. Our trainers will evaluate your health history and lifestyle to design a program that will specifically meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. Training sessions are one (1) hour in length. Please inquire at our Member Services Desk for pricing and more information.
Personal Training Session Polices A client may cancel directly with the trainer without penalty by giving 24 hours notice. If notice is not given within a 24-hour period, the client will be charged for the session. All sessions are valid for one year from date of purchase. Only YMCA training staff is permitted to conduct personal training sessions within the facility.
Y Fit Start Program
If you’ve been thinking about exercising but don’t know where to begin, the Y Fit Start Program is for you. It’s designed for those new to exercising or those who haven’t exercised for some time and want instruction, support, and motivation. Y Fit Start will help you develop and maintain a physically active lifestyle to meet your own personal needs and goals. The 12 week program includes four sessions with a Y Fit Start Coach. Please sign up at our Membership Desk. This program is FREE for all YMCA members! 22 | BRONX YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2017
FITNESS ORIENTATION
New to the Y? We offer a complimentary fitness orientation with one of our staff for all new members as an introduction to our cardiovascular and strength training equipment. Appointments can be scheduled at the Member Services Desk.
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
Body Sculpting - This class will focus on strengthening and toning the body with intervals of weight training, calisthenics and cardio. Cardio Kickboxing - This high energy class combines muscle conditioning with kickboxing combinations of punches and kicks in a variety of drills, exercises, and self-defense techniques. Circuit Training - An efficient circuit training workout that challenges your entire body, utilizing calisthenics such as pushups, jumping jacks, crunches and other body weight exercises. CIZE® -A professionally choreographed dance program created by world-famous choreographer and fitness trainer, Shaun T. The class breaks down dance routines, step-by-step, so that anyone can dance. Core Training - This class focuses on abdominal, back and core muscle training and stabilization to improve the body’s overall functional strength. Deep Definitions - Sculpt and define every inch of your body in this strength training class.
Hatha Yoga- A yoga class that integrates postures, breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation to stretch, strengthen, and condition. Hi-Lo Cardio- An energizing workout that uses high and low impact movements. Participants can choose their own levels of intensity and impact. Kettlebells - This is a total body workout that blends highly effective techniques for improving muscular endurance, total body coordinated movements and cardiovascular conditioning. Kundalini Yoga - Kundalini Yoga focuses on psycho-spiritual growth and the body’s potential for maturation, giving special consideration to the role of the spine and the endocrine system in the understanding of yogic awakening. PiYO® - During this 60-minute fitness class, we combine the stretch and challenge of yoga with the strength and core of pilates into an awesome workout. A great class for beginning, intermediate and advanced fitness levels. 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. Ultimate Abs - Our most challenging ab workout this intense class is all about your core. New Age Tae Kwon Do - A Korean martial art that is a particularly aggressive form of karate, that utilizes punches, jabs, chops, blocking and especially powerful & leaping kicks which are all taught by Master George Somersall.
Stretching - An essential component of fitness that is often neglected or left out, this class uses a variety of stretching methods to gradually increase muscle strength and extend the range of movement at the joints. SilverSneakers® - A gentle cardiovascular workout with seated and standing options designed to meet the fitness needs of people 55 years and older by minimizing impact, promoting muscular strength and bone density. Spin® - A great cardio workout of simulated road bike riding to energizing music, appropriate for all fitness levels. You can adjust your workout to match your personal level. Total Body Conditioning – A full body workout designed to strengthen and tone the upper and lower body using hand-held weights. Zumba®\ Zumba® Gold - Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music, utilizing dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness program. The routines feature aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow. Tabata Bootcamp® - A Japanese work–out originated from the world of athletes, high intensity interval for all levels. 20 seconds of exercise with 10 seconds of rest, repeating the exercise.
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EXERCISING COURTESY While you’re improving your life, help others grow strong too. We ask you to follow the Y Code of Conduct and exhibit the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility while you’re here.
EVENTS EVENTS
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
HEALTHY KIDS DAY
APRIL 15, 2017 SessionEASTER 1: 10:00 EGGSTRAVAGANZA am – 12:00 pm 26th SessionMarch 2: 1:00 pm2016 – 3:00 pm
APRIL 29, 2017 HEALTHY 10:00 am – 3:00KIDS pm DAY April 30th 2016 10am-3pm
SUMMER CAMP! SUMMER CAMP! 12pm-4pm
2017 CAMP OPEN HOUSE DATES: 2016 CAMP OPEN HOUSE DATES:
Saturday, Sunday,January January 28th 31st 10am-3pm 10am-3pm Saturday, February 25th Saturday, February 27th 10am-3pm 10am-3pm Saturday, March 25th Saturday, March 26th 10am-3pm 10am-3pm
1. Get oriented. Not sure how to use the equipment or what you should be doing? Orientations are free for all members!
2. Just ask. We’re here to help! 3. If there’s a problem with any of the equipment or
the facility, please let a staff person know. If there’s an incident or accident, contact a uniformed staff person immediately.
4. Be safe. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear. (Open
toed shoes, over-restrictive or street clothes are not allowed.) Have a spotter help you with free weights. Warm up before and cool down after exercise. Make sure you’ve had enough to eat and drink before exercising to prevent dizziness or lightheadedness. If you are experiencing dizziness, pain or unusual discomfort at any time, stop the exercise and ask staff for help.
5. Help us keep the Y clean. Wipe off equipment after
each use. Return all equipment when finished with it. Take your personal items with you. Remove the plates from lifting bars when you’re done. Don’t bring food, open containers or coffee cups into the center.
6. Give others a turn. The equipment is here for everyone
to use. Please respect the 30-minute time limit on cardio equipment if others are waiting, and follow any posted signup procedures.
7. Storing your stuff. Daily lockers are reserved for your
personal items while you are in the Y. Items may be left overnight only in rented lockers. Please speak with a Member Service Representative for more information on monthly locker rentals.
8. Youth are welcome after completing an orientation and submitting a signed parental consent form (ages 12-17).
9. Get personal. Personal trainers are available. Ask a staff person for more information.
10. Hang it up. For your safety and in consideration for
others, please refrain from cell phone use while in the fitness facilities.
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OUR COMMUNITY At the YMCA , creating a safe and welcoming environment is a team effort. We ask everyone—staff, members and guests—to follow our Code of Conduct, which is based on our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. 1. Speaking in respectful tones; refraining from the use of vulgar or derogatory language; and dressing appropriately. 2. Resolving conflicts in a respectful, honest and caring manner; never resorting to physical contact or threatening gestures.
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3. Respecting others by refraining from intimate behavior in public; abstaining from contact of a sexual nature. 4. Respecting the property of others; never engaging in theft or destruction. 5. Creating a safe, caring environment; never carrying illegal firearms or devices. 6. Participating in programs to build a healthy spirit, mind and body; never engaging in the use, sale, dispensing or possession of illegal drugs or narcotics, or the unsanctioned use of alcohol on YMCA premises. Adherence to the YMCA Code of Conduct and regulations is essential.
Cooperation among staff, members and guests is an important part of making our YMCA welcoming to all. Suspension or termination of membership or employment with the YMCA may result The YMCA of Greater New York is a community service organization which promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind and body, welcoming all people, with a focus on youth.
from violating this Code of Conduct.
MANHATTAN BRANchEs BRANCHES MANhATTAN Chinatown YMcA YMCA chinatown 273 Bowery Bowery 273 New York, York, NY NY 10002 10002 New 212.912.2460 212.912.2460
BROOKLYN BRANchEs BRANCHES BROOkLYN Bedford-Stuyvesant YMcA YMCA Bedford-stuyvesant 1121 Bedford Bedford Avenue Avenue 1121 Brooklyn, NY NY 11216 11216 Brooklyn, 718.789.1497 718.789.1497
QUEENS BRANchEs BRANCHES quEENs Cross island Island YMcA YMCA cross 238-10 Hillside Hillside Avenue Avenue 238-10 Bellerose, NY NY 11426 11426 Bellerose, 718.479.0505 718.479.0505
STATEN isLANd ISLAND BRANchEs BRANCHES sTATEN Broadway YMcA YMCA Broadway 651 Broadway Broadway 651 Staten Island, Island, NY NY 10310 10310 Staten 718.981.4933 718.981.4933
Harlem YMcA YMCA harlem 180 West West 135th 135th Street Street 180 New York, York, NY NY 10030 10030 New 212.912.2100 212.912.2100
Coney island Island YMcA YMCA coney 2980 West West 29th 29th Street Street 2980 Brooklyn, NY NY 11224 11224 Brooklyn, 718-215-6900 718-215-6900
Flushing YMcA YMCA flushing 138-46 Northern Northern Blvd. Blvd. 138-46 Flushing, NY NY 11354 11354 Flushing, 718.961.6880 718.961.6880
South shore Shore YMcA YMCA south 3939 Richmond Richmond Avenue Avenue 3939 Staten Island, Island, NY NY 10312 10312 Staten 718.227.3200 718.227.3200
McBurney YMcA YMCA McBurney 125 West West 14th 14th Street Street 125 New York, York, NY NY 10011 10011 New 212.912.2300 212.912.2300
Dodge YMcA YMCA dodge 225 Atlantic Atlantic Avenue Avenue 225 Brooklyn, NY NY 11201 11201 Brooklyn, 718.625.3136 718.625.3136
Jamaica YMcA YMCA Jamaica 89-25 Parsons Parsons Blvd. Blvd. 89-25 New York, York, NY NY 11423 11423 New 718.739.6600 718.739.6600
Vanderbilt YMcA YMCA Vanderbilt 224 East East 47th 47th Street Street 224 New York, York, NY NY 10017 10017 New 212.912.2500 212.912.2500
Flatbush YMcA YMCA flatbush 1401 Flatbush Flatbush Avenue Avenue 1401 Brooklyn, NY NY 11201 11201 Brooklyn, 718.469.8100 718.469.8100
Long island Island city City YMcA YMCA Long 32-23 Queens Queens Blvd. Blvd. 32-23 Long Island Island City, City, NY NY 11101 11101 Long 718.392.7932 718.392.7932
YMCA counseling Counseling service/ Service/ YMcA South shore Shore center Center south 3911 Richmond Richmond Avenue Avenue 3911 Staten Island, Island, NY NY 10312 10312 Staten 718.948.3232 718.948.3232
West side Side YMcA YMCA West West 63rd 63rd Street Street 55 West New York, York, NY NY 10023 10023 New 212.875.4100 212.875.4100
Greenpoint YMcA YMCA Greenpoint 99 Meserole Meserole Avenue Avenue 99 New York, York, NY NY 11222 11222 New 718.389.3700 718.389.3700
Ridgewood YMcA YMCA Ridgewood 69-02 64th 64th Street Street 69-02 Ridgewood, NY NY 11385 11385 Ridgewood, 212.912.2180 212.912.2180
North Brooklyn Brooklyn YMcA YMCA North 570 Jamaica Jamaica Avenue Avenue 570 Brooklyn, NY NY 11208 11208 Brooklyn, 718.277.1600 718.277.1600
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BRONX BRANch BRANCH BRONX Bronx YMcA YMCA Bronx Castle Hill Hill Avenue Avenue 22 Castle Bronx, NY NY 10473 10473 Bronx, 212-912-2490 718.792.9736
Prospect Park Park YMcA YMCA Prospect 357 Ninth Ninth Street Street 357 New York, York, NY NY 11215 11215 New 718.768.7100 718.768.7100 Park slope Slope Armory Armory YMcA YMCA Park 361 15th 15th Street Street 361 Brooklyn, NY NY 11215 11215 Brooklyn, 212.912.2580 212.912.2580
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