ROCKAWAY YMCA
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ROCKAWAY YMCA 207 Beach 73rd St. Arverne, NY 11692 718.215.6950 ymcanyc.org/rockaway
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ROCKAWAY YMCA INFORMATION HOURS OF OPERATION Monday - Friday: Saturday - Sunday:
5:30 AM - 10:00 PM 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
CHILD WATCH* Daily
9:00AM - 1:00PM 5:30PM - 9:30PM *Reservations required for infants (6 months 18 months) during the AM session only.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES Register online at www.ymcanyc.org/rockaway and select “register for classes” or in person at our Membership Desk. Please contact us if you have any questions or problems with your registration.
2014-15 WINTER/SPRING HOLIDAY DATES Please check our website, Facebook page or call the Membership Desk for holiday hours.
WINTER/SPRING SESSION & REGISTRATION DATES WINTER REGISTRATION DATES Members: Non-Member:
Saturday, December 20 Saturday, December 27
SESSION DATES: January 2, 2015 - February 22, 2015
SPRING 1 REGISTRATION DATES Members: Non-Member:
Saturday, February 7 Saturday, February 14
SESSION DATES: February 23, 2015 - April 26, 2015
SPRING 2 REGISTRATION DATES Members: Non-Member:
Saturday, April 11 Saturday, April 18
SESSION DATES: April 27, 2015 - June 21, 2015
718.215.6950 | Email: inforockaway@ymcanyc.org ymcanyc.org/rockaway | facebook.com/RockawayYMCA
YOUTH PROGRAMS .................................................. 2 YOUTH SPORTS ........................................................ 3 TEEN PROGRAMS .................................................. 4-5 HEALTHY LIFESTYLES................................................ 6 GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES........................................ 7 YOUTH AQUATICS................................................. 8-9 TEEN & ADULT AQUATICS....................................... 10
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GROWING STRONG YOUTH PROGRAMS
The Rockaway YMCA provides after school, day and weekend programming for youth up to 18 years. We offer a host of programs that promote healthy spirit, mind and body through intellectual, social and recreational activities. Class Fees Member Non-Member
$92 $138
Jazz Dance (5 - 8 Years) Jazz dancing is a form of dance that showcases a dancer’s individual style and originality. Every jazz dancer interprets and executes moves and steps in their own way. This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns.
Hip Hop (9 - 12 Years) Hip hop is a lifestyle that includes its own language, music, wardrobe style and style of dance. Hip hop dance combines elements of popping, locking, breaking, boogaloo, funk and street dance that gives dancers the confidence to improv and move their body to any beat.
Martial Arts (8 - 12 Years) Martial Arts explores the traditions of combat practices, which are practiced for a variety of reasons: self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, entertainment, as well as mental, physical, and spiritual development. Martial Arts will help Ballet (5 - 8 Years) | Ballet (9 - 12 Years) participants gain life longs skills such as: confidence, discipline, Ballet is based on techniques that have been developed over teamwork and socialization and improved listening skills. centuries. It is a classical dance form using grace, precision and formalized steps to tell stories. Ballet dancers have the ability to transport an audience to another world.
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YOUTH SPORTS Sports Unlimited
Through programs like sports unlimited we educate participants in various sports while incorporating healthy lifestyles and sportsmanship.
Age 5 - 7 Years 8 - 11 Years
Time
Member
MON | WED | FRI 4:15-5:00PM TUE | FRI | 5:15-6:00PM
Free Free
Flag Football Y Flag Football is a fast-paced, non-contact football league. Our focus is on the fundamentals of football, teamwork and fair play. Rules are modified for age groups to ensure fun and success. Youth develop our skills while learning how to work together as a team. Our focus is on passing and running the football. Junior sized footballs are used and the field is 60 yards long. Age 6 - 8 Years 9 - 11 Years
Time MON (Spring) 4:00-5:00PM TUE (Spring) 4:00-5:00PM
Member
NonMember
$92
$138
$92
$138
Start Smart Sports (2 - 4 Years)
The ROCKAWAY YMCA Start Smart program for boys and girls emphasizes the importance of having fun playing sports, while also developing athletic and social skills, improving educational performance and learning about healthy lifestyles.
Time
Member
NonMember
$92
$138
MON & WED | 3:15-4:00PM
Instructional Basketball
Time
6 - 8 Years SAT | 1:15-2:15PM 9 - 11 Years SAT | 2:30-3:30PM 12 - 17 Years SAT | 3:45-4:45PM
Age 6 - 8 Years 9 - 11 Years
Time FRI (Spring) 4:00-5:00PM THUR (Spring) 4:00-5:00PM
Member
NonMember
$80
$138
$80
$138
Youth Boot Camp (8 - 11 Years) Through our boot camp program we empower children to lead healthy lives by introducing them to fun, physical activity and smart eating choices. Time
Member
WED | 5:15-6:00PM
Free
Little Tykes (6 months - 7 Years) This program focuses on familiarizing youngsters with various games and activities. Little Tykes operates as an orientation to school age games and sports. Age appropriate activities include soccer, basketball, duck, duck, goose, and catch. All children should wear proper gym attire. Parent participation is required.
Time
Member
MON | WED | FRI | 10:00-11:00AM TUE & THUR | 3:00-4:00PM SAT | 10:30-11:30PM SUN | 9:00-10:00AM
Free
Martial Arts (8 - 11 Years)
Explores the traditions of combat practices, which are practiced
The ROCKAWAY YMCA’s Instructional Basketball program for boys and girls emphasizes the importance of having fun playing basketball, while also developing athletic and social skills, improving educational performance and learning about healthy lifestyles.
Age
Instructional Soccer Through programs like youth soccer we nurture kids’ sense of self-confidence and introduce them to the concept of teamwork in a supportive noncompetitive environment.
Member
NonMember
$92 $92 $92
$138 $138 $138
for a variety of reasons: self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, entertainment, as well as mental, physical, and spiritual development. Martial Arts will help participants gain life longs skills such as confidence, discipline, teamwork and socialization and improved listening skills.
Time TUE & THUR | 4:00-5:00PM
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Member
NonMember
$92
$138
TEEN PROGRAMS 12-17 YEARS
Teens Take The City Teens Take the City is a dynamic leadership development program that offers NYC 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 out how to better their community, work in small groups to identify a law to address the issue, 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. Once students have developed a policy proposal, they will implement their initiatives in their community through youth-lead service learning activities. Talk about social responsibility at its best. Free for members and non-members. Performing Arts The Performing Arts Club provides teens of all backgrounds and experience levels the opportunity to work with acting, dance, and musical theater professionals to develop skills in singing, acting, and choreography. The Performing Arts Club is made up of teens ages 12 through 17 who learn and grow together as an ensemble. Together they grow, learn, and develop talents that will progress them in future ventures. Free for members and non-members. Young Professionals
The Young Professionals program is designed to help teens pursue higher educational and career goals. Through career exploration, resume building lessons, and practice interviews, the Young Professionals program helps youth raise their professional standards, develop a positive sense of self, build character, explore diverse college and career options, and meet and interact with professionals who serve as role models to inspire them to greater heights. Free for members and non-members.
Tutoring Does your child need a little extra help preparing for that big exam or just completing their homework assignments? Homework help and learning center is available at select Ys. Global Teens YMCA Global Teens is a leadership development and service learning program that engages teens in a year-long empowering international experience culminating with a summer service abroad experience.
Leaders Club You can meet many of tomorrow’s leaders today in our leadership incubation program that gives teens the opportunity to improve their leadership and social skills, while giving back to the community. Teens meet on a weekly basis in small groups to develop and implement projects aimed at providing valuable service to their local community. Free for members and nonmembers. NYPD Explorers Club
Law Enforcement Exploring is a community service, careeroriented program designed to educate young men and women about Law Enforcement. Exploring reaches out to New York City’s young adults in every community to help build up relations between the community and New York City Police Department. Explorers are taught the importance of higher education, self discipline, and respect for authority while they actively participate in community service projects and other Exploring events. Free for members and non-members.
Teen Dance
Teen Dance allows adolescents the opportunity to receive quality instruction and explore various genres of dance in a safe and encouraging environment. Dancers can explore all types of movement including modern, ballet, hip hop, jazz, step and much more. Free for members and non-members.
Martial Arts Martial Arts explores the traditions of combat practices, which are practiced for a variety of reasons: self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, entertainment, as well as mental, physical, and spiritual development. Martial Arts will help participants gain life longs skills such as: confidence, discipline, teamwork and socialization and improved listening skills. Martial Arts Class Fees Member Non-Member
$92 $138
Teen Center Teen Centers is a fun and safe place for teens to socialize, exercise and have positive interaction with peers and YMCA counselors. Teen Center is open to teens from local communities and offers activities such as athletic recreation, games, computers, fitness, arts and discussion groups.
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Y-MVP
Y-MVP is a FREE 8-week program that combines fun fitness activities with an interactive app. Classes are led by a Y-MVP fitness coach once a week for 90 minutes. Participants can work out in a program uniquely designed for teens, earn prizes for completing fitness missions, gain access to the fitness center during teen hours, use an app to track their workouts, improve strength and endurance, and level up to unlock a Y-an MVP teen membership! Free for members and non-members.
Above the Rim Basketball Team (12 -14 Years)
Take your skills to the next level by competing against the best talent in NYC. Participate in practices led by experienced coaches and trainers and compete against local basketball teams while polishing your game.
Time TBA
Member
Non-Member
$144
$205
Jr. Knicks
The New York Knicks, YMCA of Greater New York, Sprite and Chase, partnered to give youth a chance to play organized basketball in a tournament format. The Junior Knicks League consists of age appropriate instruction, skill development, and tournament play.
Time TBA
Member
Non-Member
$45
$50
Teen Pick-Up Basketball
Teen Pick-Up Basketball will allow teens to improve their technique and sportsmanship in a tournament environment while building lifelong relationships both on and off the court. Free for members.
Teen Boot Camp
Through our boot camp program we empower children to lead healthy lives by introducing them to fun, physical activity and smart eating choices.
Time MON | WED | SAT | 5:00-6:00PM
Member Free
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLES PERSONAL TRAINING
Looking for a new challenge or need some additional motivation? A certified ROCKAWAY 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. For more information contact Ann Fosteris at 718-215-6959 or afosteris@ymcanyc.org.
# of Sessions Member Non-Member
1
6
12
24
$58 $69
$320 $392
$633 $760
$1215 $1469
24 Hour Cancellation Policy A client may cancel directly with their trainer without penalty by giving 24 hours notice. All sessions are valid for 6 months. Sessions are non-transferrable and non-refundable. Only Rockaway certified personal trainers are allowed to conduct personal training.
TWO IN ONE TRAINING Personal training rates and packages now available for 2. For more information contact Ann Fosteris at 718-215-6959 or afosteris@ymcanyc.org.
# of Sessions Member Non-Member
1 $74 $84
6 $445 $507
12 $802 $914
24 $1550 $1767
Sessions are for two people and are non-transferable and nonrefundable. Sessions expire 6 months form date of purchase. Clients may cancel directly with their trainer without penalty by giving 24 hours notice. Only Rockaway certified personal trainers are allowed to conduct personal training.
The Rockaway YMCA is offering a free program for cancer survivors. This program is open to all. This program is designed for adult cancer survivors who have recently become deconditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and/or from the disease itself. The goal of the program is to help participants build muscle mass and strength, increase flexibility and endurance and improve functional ability. Participants will develop their own physical fitness programs so they can continue to build a healthy lifestyle. To sign up, please contact Ann Fosteris, Healthy Lifestyles Director; 718.215.6959; afosteris@ymcanyc.org
Y FIT START
The Y Fit Start Program (Formerly Y Personal Fitness) is 12 weeks of individual exercise designed for new and returning exercisers. During the 12 weeks, you will have 4 appointments with a Y Fit Start Coach to provide you with personal attention and extra motivation to help keep you on track. Y Fit Start provides a structured, sensible fitness routine, gradually adding new exercises at each meeting. These small changes will lead to greater success in achieving your health goals. During this time, you can exercise at the YMCA anytime that fits into your own schedule.
Y MVP
A new component of the successful Strong Kids Card program, the Y-MVP Teen Fitness Challenge is an innovative digital game designed to stimulate teens to increase their daily levels of Moderate to Vigorous Physical activity. Adopting online game design techniques, New York City’s YMCA has created an app with a dynamic badge system that motivates, recognizes and rewards young people’s MVP levels while helping them to create life-long healthy habits.
FITNESS ORIENTATION
ADULT MARTIAL ARTS
Learn practical and functional training to create power, energy and self-confidence. For more information contact Ann Fosteris at 718-215-6959 or afosteris@ymcanyc.org.
Martial Arts Class Fees Member Non-Member
LIVESTRONG AT THE ROCKAWAY YMCA
$75 $125
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. Just complete the form at the membership desk and you will be contacted by a fitness representative.
TEEN ORIENTATION
To start your teen’s fitness experience off on the right foot, we require a teen orientation. This orientation is catered to teens and will teach them gym etiquette, the proper use of equipment and to work out in a safe manner. We encourage the family to work out together but we allow teens ages 14 through 17, unaccompanied, to work out during teen fitness center hours.
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GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES All adult group exercise classes are FREE for Rockaway Y members. Zumba®
Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music, utilizing dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness program. The routines feature aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.
Total Body Conditioning
A full body workout designed to strengthen and tone the upper and lower body.
Pilates
Focus on the core postural muscles that help keep the body balanced and are essential to providing support for the spine. This class benefits everyone at every fitness level.
Yoga
Integrates postures, breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation to stretch, strengthen, and condition. All levels are welcome.
Gentle Yoga
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.
This is a simple and relaxing class mostly on the mat to eliminate getting up and down. Class incorporates many breathing exercises and is suitable for beginners and active older adults.
Tabata™
Boot Camp
An efficient circuit training workout that challenges your entire body, utilizing calisthenics such as pushups, jumping jacks, crunches and other body weight exercises.
Core Connection
Focuses on abdominal, back and core muscle training and stabilization to improve the body’s overall functional strength.
Spinning®
A great cardio workout of simulated road bike riding to energizing music, appropriate for all fitness levels.
Kettlebell
This is a total body workout that blends effective techniques for improving muscular endurance, total body movements and cardiovascular conditioning. Each movement and progression is taught with an emphasis on safety, while highlighting essential body alignment.
High intensity interval training consisting of performing specifically chosen exercises at an ultra-high intensity for 20 seconds followed by 10 seconds of rest. Tabata™ workouts are short in duration and designed to boost post exercise caloric burn so your metabolism keeps burning calories after the exercise is over.
Masterfitness Complete™
Get everything you need in this class! Combines low impact aerobics, conditioning and stretching in a comfortable environment. Beginners and Active Older Adults welcome.
Tai Chi
An ancient form of mind body exercise that uses purposeful, slow movements in a form of meditative exercise for relaxation, health and self-defense.
Chair Exercise
Aerobics, strength training and stretching performed seated in a chair. Class includes coordination, agility and balance training in a fun and supportive environment.
Interval Training
A challenging class of high speed, high intensity work alternating with recovery periods of low intensity.
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JUMP IN COOL OFF YOUTH AQUATICS PROGRAMS
YMCA swim instruction is delivered in a student-centered and caring atmosphere, with well trained professionals giving personalized attention. All programs are subject to change or be cancelled based on enrollment. No make-up policy. CHILDREN NEED AN EVALUATION FOR ALL CLASSES (Except pike and polliwog). Any questions contact Virginia Clay, Aquatics Director Parent & Child (6 Months - 3 Years) The primary objective is to get both the parent and child comfortable in the water. The child will become aware of the differences between moving through water and on dry land, while the parent will become aware of how to teach their child to be safer in the water. This program has four levels, all determined by age.
Inia (13 - 18 Months)
Parent participation class 窶田ome and enjoy time with your child while using songs and games to teach water safety and skills. Classes meet once a week. Wednesday | 10:30 - 11:00AM Saturday | 12:00 - 12:30PM
Parent & Child Swim Lesson Fees
Perch (19 - 36 Months) Parent participation class 窶田ome and enjoy time with your child while using songs and games to teach water safety and skills. Classes meet once a week. Wednesday | 10:30 - 11:00AM Shrimp (6 - 8 Months) Saturday | 12:00 - 12:30PM Parent participation class 窶田ome and enjoy time with your child while using songs and games to teach water safety and skills. Classes meet once a week. Tuesday | 10:30 - 11:00AM # of 1/2 Hour Lessons Member Non-Member Saturday | 11:30AM - 12:00PM Member Non-Member
$58 $100
PRIVATE LESSONS 1
$35
$60
Kipper (9 - 12 Months) 10 $270 $500 Parent participation class 窶田ome and enjoy time with your child while using songs and games to teach water safety and skills. Classes meet once a week. Member $375 Tuesday | 10:30 - 11:00AM Saturday | 11:30AM - 12:00PM Includes 1 hour in the pool plus 1 hour rental of spacious room for celebration. To schedule please contact Virginia Clay 718-215-6962 5
Pool Party
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$150
$275
Pre-School (All classes are 3 - 5 Years) This is a child’s first experience in the pool without parental assistance. Children are taught basic skills that are the building blocks of swimming. They also learn pool and boating safety, and the use of personal flotation devices.
Progressive Swim (All classes are 6 - 12 Years)
Progressive Swim Lesson Fees Member Non-Member
$78 $130
Pre-School Swim Lesson Fees
Polliwog 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. Classes meet once a week. Monday | 3:45 - 4:30PM | 4:45 - 5:30PM Pike Tuesday | 3:45 - 4:30PM | 4:45 - 5:30PM Children begin attending classes without parents. Helps children Wednesday | 3:45 - 4:30PM | 4:45 - 5:30PM develop safe pool behavior, adjust to the water and develop Thursday | 3:45 - 4:30PM | 4:45 - 5:30PM independent movement in the water. Classes meet once a week. Friday | 3:45 - 4:30PM Monday | 3:30 – 4:00PM Saturday | 9:00 - 9:45AM | 10:00 - 10:45AM | 12:00 - 12:45PM Tuesday | 4:00 - 4:30PM Wednesday | 3:30 - 4:00PM Thursday | 4:00 - 4:30PM Guppy Friday | 3:30 - 4:00PM The children continue to practice and build upon basic skills, now Saturday | 9:00 - 9:30AM | 10:00 - 10:30AM performing more skills without the aid of a flotation device. They Member Non-Member
$58 $100
are introduced to lead-up strokes to the front and back crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke. Classes This beginner level reinforces Pike skills. It is for children who are meet once a week. Monday | 3:45 - 4:30PM comfortable in the water. They are taught to flutter kick, dive, Tuesday | 4:45 - 5:30PM float, and perform the progressive paddle stroke. Classes meet Wednesday | 4:45 - 5:30PM once a week. Thursday | 3:45 - 4:30PM Monday | 4:00 - 4:30PM Friday | 3:45 - 4:30PM Tuesday | 3:30 - 4:00PM Saturday | 10:00 - 10:45AM | 11:00 - 11:45AM Wednesday | 4:00 - 4:30PM Thursday | 3:30 - 4:00PM Friday | 3:30-4:00PM Minnow Saturday | 9:00 - 9:30AM | 9:30-10:00AM | 10:30-11:00AM This is the initial intermediate skill. The children further refine
Eel
Ray
This Advanced Beginner level children review previous skills, improve stroke skills, build endurance by swimming on their front and back, and learn to tread water. Classes meet once a week. Monday | 4:00 - 4:30PM Tuesday | 3:30 - 4:00PM Wednesday | 4:00 - 4:30PM Thursday | 3:30 - 4:00PM Friday | 4:00 - 4:30PM Saturday | 9:30-10:00AM | 10:30-11:00AM
the lead-up strokes they have learned as their skills become more like those normally used in swimming. Classes meet once a week. Monday | 4:45 - 5:30PM Wednesday | 3:45 - 4:30PM Thursday | 4:45 - 5:30PM Saturday | 11:00 - 11:45AM
Fish 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. Classes meet once a week. Starfish Friday | 4:45 - 5:30PM Children at this level review previously learned skills and refine Saturday | 10:00 - 10:45AM their crawl and back strokes and floating skills. They also learn underwater swimming skills. Classes meet once a week. Friday | 4:00 - 4:30PM Flying Fish At this advanced level, students work on refining their strokes and increasing their endurance. Classes meet once a week. Friday | 4:45 - 5:30PM Saturday | 11:00 - 11:45AM
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DIVE IN COOL OFF
TEEN AND ADULT AQUATICS PROGRAMS YMCA swim instruction is delivered in a student-centered and caring atmosphere, with well trained professionals giving personalized attention. All programs are subject to change or be cancelled based on enrollment. No make-up policy. Teen Instructional Swim (13 - 17 Years)
Perfect for teens who don’t feel at ease in the water or who have never participated in swimming lessons. Non-swimmers are taught basic swimming skills and water safety. Classes meet once a week. Friday 4:45-5:30PM Saturday 12-12:45PM
Teen Swim Lesson Fees Member Non-Member
$78 $130
Adult Instructional Swim (18 + Years)
Dolphin Club Swim Lesson Fees Member Non-Member
$95 $145
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. Classes meet once a week. Monday | 7:00 - 8:00PM
Advanced Beginner Adults 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. Classes meet once a week. Wednesday | 7:00 - 8:00PM Intermediate Adults continue to practice and build upon basic skills, now performing more skills without the aid of a flotation device. They are introduced to front and back crawl, breaststroke and side stroke. Classes meet once a week. Friday | 7:00 - 8:00PM
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