New Edition Vol. 1 • Issue 2 • Winter 2011
YMCA Connect A Community Magazine from the YMCA of Greater Richmond
Homeless runners find lasting benefits from YMCA Training Team
Commitments to myself Making preschool possible | Seeds of literacy | Faith despite adversity That go-to role model | Winter program guide
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YMCA Child Care Nurturing Tomorrow Today Whether at your local Y or your child’s school, our unique child care programs incorporate physical fitness, nutritious snacks, and an emphasis on social, emotional and character development. Licensed child care programs include: • Homework Assurance • Early Childhood Education • Before- and After-School Child Care (elementary and middle) Visit www.ymcarichmond.org to learn more about our 40 child care locations throughout Greater Richmond and Petersburg! Financial assistance is available.
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contents
december - February
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8 News Volunteer appreciation 6 New gym underway 6 Swift Creek Family YMCA 6 Tritons swim team update 7 Calendar 7
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For youth development
for healthy living
Making preschool possible 10
Commitments to myself 8
Seeds of literacy 12
Festive holiday salad 18
for social responsibility
Winter program Guide 19
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Faith despite adversity 14 That go-to role model 16
On the Cover: Keep it Movin’ team members Bryan Armes (left), Coach Dan Blankenship (center) and Rosie Boswell (right) reunite on a recent evening
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The YMCA of Greater Richmond is ready to help you realize the greatest benefits from your planned gifts to the Y.
YMCA of Greater Richmond President & CEO Barry M. Taylor Executive Vice President/Operations Dick Lyons Executive Vice President/Operations Membership and Programs Karen Keegan Senior Vice President & CFO Randy Spears Senior Vice President of Philanthropy Nancy Trego YMCA Connect Editorial Board Vice President Marketing & Communications D. Todd Gray Communications Director Shelby Little
Bequest Language We will provide you with legal language for your will including how to designate a specific YMCA branch for your bequest. Gifts we receive through wills ensure that the Y will continue its mission for future generations. You may also designate the YMCA as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance or other financial instruments.
Charitable Income Plans We can assist you in establishing a charitable trust or other charitable income plans, or work with your financial advisor to provide you with a clear plan for your gift to the YMCA of Greater Richmond.
Customized Illustrations We will prepare a customized gift illustration that estimates both income and tax benefits for charitable gift annuities or charitable trusts. Or you can go to www.ymcarichmond.plannedgifts.org and use our gift calculator to prepare your own estimate in the privacy of your home.
For more information, please contact Jane Hamilton at (804) 474-4332 or hamiltonj@ymcarichmond.org. 4
Community Development Director Tito Luna Planned Giving Director Jane Hamilton Tuckahoe Membership and Wellness Senior Director Steve Sylvester YMCA Connect Contributors Valerie Callahan, Ryan Dalton, John Wallace, Bruce Yoder, Evelyn Zak Designers Valerie Callahan, Robin Payne Photographers Scott Elmquist, Michael Hahn Contact (804) 649-9622 or ymcarichmond.org Follow us on social media sites
YMCA Connect is produced quarterly by the YMCA of Greater Richmond. The YMCA of Greater Richmond is a nonprofit, charitable organization. Contributions are deductible for income tax purposes to the extent provided by law.
President’s Letter
“You’re never too old to learn,” is an adage frequently used to describe opportunities we all receive during life’s journey. As I studied this issue of YMCA Connect, I found myself reflecting upon the lessons I learn each day through my work at the Y. As you explore the following pages, you’ll meet people who have learned new things about themselves and others as a result of their involvement with the Y. In our cover story, “Commitments to Myself,” on page 8, you will hear about the experience of two runners who participated in the 2010 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k. Unlike most, they trained with the Keep It Movin’ group of 22 homeless individuals who made strides toward healthy living, gaining confidence and demonstrating to themselves an ability to accomplish something they might have never thought possible. Two profiles displaying the Y’s commitment to youth development range from the Goochland Family YMCA to the North Richmond YMCA Community Center. “Making Preschool Possible,” on page 10, illustrates the opportunity for community leaders to learn about the power of a public/ private partnership while providing a nurturing environment for students. You’ll also read about four-year-old Tyrrell in “Seeds of Literacy,” on page 12. His mother, Stephanie, shares her experience learning new parenting skills while giving her son an educational advantage. Our commitment to social responsibility is most evident when we give back to our neighbors. Under the best of circumstances, it isn’t easy to establish residency in a new country. “Faith Despite Adversity,” on page 14, is the profile
of Awut Chan and the compassion she’s received from the staff and program participants at the Tuckahoe and Shady Grove Family YMCAs. In “That Go-to Role Model,” on page 16, Tiffany Patton reveals how her own childhood provided lessons that she now shares with others in her position as associate director of community development at the Chester Family YMCA. In addition to the feature articles above, you’ll find stories about the YMCA of Greater Richmond and what we learn each day. Don’t miss the News Update on page 6. When we learned that residents of western Chesterfield County expressed a need for YMCA programs and services, we responded in November by breaking ground on a new facility – the 16th YMCA branch that will serve the residents of our region. Please turn the page; you may learn something new about yourself. You’ll definitely discover some opportunities to learn about your neighbors or to give back to the community through the Y. Perhaps you’ll be able to teach something new to someone else! I wish you all the best in 2011.
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Please turn the page; you may learn something new about yourself. You’ll definitely discover some opportunities to learn about your neighbors or to give back to the community through the Y. Perhaps you’ll be able to teach something new to someone else!
Barry M. Taylor President & CEO YMCA of Greater Richmond
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news Volunteer appreciation
New gym underway
Chickahominy’s Surrogate Mother “See those plants over there?” asks June Nash Williams, “Members donated them, and they looked like they weren’t thriving; I sort of adopted them and take care of them.” June has a knack for adopting responsibilities at the Chickahominy Family YMCA and can be found assisting members most days of the week. “Anything you need, she’s there. She’s just been really wonderful,” says Volunteer Coordinator Barbara Wright. June is on the branch board of managers and after thirtyfive years teaching in the Richmond Public School System, she is still passionate about children. She volunteers in child watch, child care, water safety classes, and contributes to numerous branch projects and events. When she is not volunteering, June stays busy with her peers at the Y. “I do water aerobics and Silver Sneakers®. I like to come and socialize,” she says. June greets members in the front lobby and because of her readiness to help, is often mistaken for a paid staff member. She assists the older adults, helping them walk through the facility or on field trips. “She is an asset to have here,” says Barbara. Like the plants on the pool deck or the child engaged in pool lessons, the Chickahominy Family YMCA is fortunate to receive support from June Nash Williams.
As Hanover County residents celebrate the expansion and consolidation of the Patrick Henry Family YMCA, more improvement is underway. The gymnasium, which was not part of the recent expansion, has been fully funded by a gift received this fall. With a scheduled completion date in the summer of 2011, the gymnasium will become a reality much sooner than expected. “We were so happy about opening the new expansion, but had to accept that we did not have funds to include the gymnasium at this time. This gift is an unbelievable and wonderful surprise,” says Executive Director Tricia Hutnan. New community partnerships have arisen since the expansion, as many non-profits are making connections with the Y. Hutnan sees promise in these partnerships and notes, “The more outreach groups we can work with, the better for the community. This gymnasium will be the only public gym accessible to all residents in Hanover County.”
Swift Creek Family YMCA In response to requests from local residents and as a result of market research, the YMCA of Greater Richmond will begin construction on a 45,000 square foot facility in western Chesterfield County in late 2010. The site, located near the intersection of Hampton Park Drive and Otterdale Road, will meet community needs identified in a recent study by a national research organization. Program offerings for the new branch will include family-focused programs such as summer camp, soccer and creative arts programs. Adult interests identified will be met with health programming, wellness coaches and a variety of social and recreational services. The new Swift Creek Family YMCA is scheduled to open in late 2011.
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Volunteer June Nash Williams with her adopted peace lily in the Chickahominy lobby
Tritons swim update
calendar
December Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k YMCA Training Teams registration opens - 12/1 Teen Leaders’ Christmas tree sales Patrick Henry and Tuckahoe Family YMCAs Teen Leaders’ Christmas wreath and candle sales Shady Grove Family YMCA
January New Year’s Day - 1/1 Branches open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. YMCA 10k Training Teams First group run - 1/22
Sydney Fisher with Coach Caleb Miller at the Tuckahoe Pool
February Summer camp registration opens Camp Fair - 2/5 Tuckahoe Family YMCA
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YMCA Tritons swim coach, Caleb Miller, commands the pool deck at the Shady Grove and Tuckahoe Family YMCAs, where he trains children ages seven to eighteen to swim competitively. Miller grew up swimming at the Y in Lynchburg and began coaching the Tritons three years ago. His personal investment in the success of the Y teams has become visible. Miller’s coaching skills and his swimmers are gaining state and national recognition. This summer he coached an 11-12-year-old female Virginia Swimming Zone Team in Rockville, Maryland. This team consists of the top two swimmers from events throughout Virginia. They come together biannually to compete against other state and regional teams from across the country. Twelve-year-old Triton team member, Aiden Sullivan, qualified for the Virginia Swimming Zone Team, participating in three events: the 50- and 200-meter breaststroke and the 50 meter freestyle. Sydney Fisher, another Triton team member, earned a place at the YMCA Nationals meet where she competed in the 100-meter butterfly event and ranked an impressive 86th overall. Coach Miller set a high bar of excellence for the team this year and hopes to send two more swimmers to the YMCA Nationals meet this summer.
Love Your Heart Month Black History Month Valentine’s Day - 2/14
Support holiday drives at your local Y Christmas Eve Branches close at 4 p.m. Christmas - 12/25 Branches closed New Year’s Eve Branches close at 4 p.m.
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healthy living
Commitments to myself Homeless runners find lasting benefits from YMCA training team The first day of training last January was frigid, yet Rosie Boswell nearly fainted from heat exhaustion. She had worn a down coat on her first run - an amateur mistake. Like Boswell, most Keep It Movin’ team members were overdressed and inexperienced runners. They were also homeless, but shared a common goal with thousands of other Richmonders: to train over 12 weeks and complete the Monument Avenue 10k. The Downtown YMCA, where they met for training, extended Keep It Movin’ the same benefits as the other YMCA 10k Training Teams: a ten-visit pass to help them reach their goal. “I got to making a commitment to myself, and I haven’t been making commitments or good choices in my life. And this time I said ‘I’m going to push it; this time I’m going to do it’,” says Boswell. She did complete the race, as did all twenty-two members of the team, except one who had broken his ankle just before the race. “One of the biggest problems with people that come in here is the inability to commit,” says Freedom House Program Director Ken Roth. “But our residents stuck with [the training team], and I was very glad to see that,” he adds. About half of the Keep It Movin’ 10k team members resided at Freedom House. They describe the shelter as a family, a great brotherhood and sisterhood. However, the shelter has strict regulations that help homeless people regain control of their lives. Residents must keep a job, meet weekly with a case worker, and may stay no longer than one year. If needed, they also must visit a therapist weekly and take medication as prescribed. “It’s not a place to lay out and do nothing,” cautions resident and team member Bryan Armes. He has a new sense of self after his experience with the team. “I’ve struggled with self-esteem my whole life,” he says, “and the biggest thing I learned from the training team was if I set my mind to doing something, now I can do it.” Keep It Movin’ founder and head coach Dan Blankenship leads all YMCA 10k Training Teams for Sports Backers and has recently procured non-profit status for Keep It Movin’. He noticed a change in team members over the course of the program. “What we’ve found is that by running, increasing physical activity, and setting a goal, it inspires 8
you to do even more things. It gives you better confidence. There were people who felt much better about going for an interview and they had more energy than they had before; they were taking more risks,” he says. Dee Shackford, who also coached the team with her husband Bob, noticed a change in her perception of the homeless. “Initially, I was cautionary about crossing the line or asking the wrong question. I didn’t want them to think I was in their business, but I didn’t want them to think I didn’t care. What I learned was they’re just ordinary human beings like me that unfortunately have circumstances different than mine. They’re not any different than me, than Dan or anyone.” Shackford’s sentiments are shared by the other
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Rosie Boswell (left) and Bryan Armes (right) display medals Coach Dan Blankenship (center) presented to them after they completed the 10k
coaches and volunteers. “Quite frankly, I probably got just as much out of the program, or more, as they did. It just brought me back to being human again,” says Blankenship. In 2011, Keep It Movin’ plans on targeting other populations of people without the means to join a running team, such as disadvantaged youth. “It’s for anybody who has a specific need. If you want to run, you can come out and join us,” says Shackford. They plan on recruiting the homeless to join them for a YMCA 10k Training Team again this spring, and expect even more will participate. For further information on Keep It Movin’ visit www. keep-it-movin.org.
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youth development
A preschool student enjoys a bean bag game at the Goochland County Specialty Education Center
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Hit with 3.6 million dollars in budget cuts last spring, the Goochland County School System was forced to eliminate programs. The Tender Tots preschool program for three and four year-olds was vulnerable as enrollment had slipped over the years to just nine students. “One of the reasons I believe that was happening was because it was only a half-day program,” explains Jan Kenney, program director at the Goochland Family YMCA. After the county officially cut the program, Kenney contacted Dr. Linda Underwood, Goochland County School Superintendent, and asked how the Y could help. “This definitely aligned with our mission and there was a clear need. If we didn’t step in, then the need would not have been met and a lot of children and parents would have suffered,” says Kenney. The superintendent was eager to partner with the Y, and this fall, a licensed, YMCA pre-school program was born in Goochland County. “What I recommended, in order for the program to be effective, was to offer some options: for it to be a full-day and halfday program as well as before school,” says Kenney. Her recommendations proved to be good guidance. The YMCA Tender Tots program enrollment has more than doubled since the county ran the program last spring. “Providing a safe and nurturing climate is our number one goal; if you provide that, everything else will fall into place,” says Kenney. So far, she is correct, thanks to the partnership with the county. The program has dedicated space in the Goochland County Specialty Education Center. Support from community donors has also been promising. Tender Tot parents Shannon and Tommy Allen, gave $8,000 at the inception of the program. “This goes to show you that the public and the private sectors can come together to solve a community need. We truly needed an academic preschool-age program right here in Goochland County, and it is a big success,” reports Jay Shively, executive director at the Goochland Family YMCA.
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Making preschool possible
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youth development
Seeds of literacy Stephanie Baccus’s four-year-old son Tyrrell struggled with pre-reading skills and wasn’t responding to her traditional teaching methods. In response, Mrs. Baccus enrolled the family, including Tyrrell and his older brother Russell, in the North Richmond Community Center YMCA Seeds of Literacy program. “I wanted to see if I could learn more as a parent,” Mrs. Baccus said. Odds are stacked against the families in the program, all of whom live in a concentrated center of poverty. However, Seeds of Literacy aims to provide parents like Stephanie Baccus with educational tools to help their children succeed. The Baccus Family attends monthly workshops during the school year. In addition to hands-on literacy aids, a healthy dinner is part of the workshop. “The parents gain knowledge from the workshops and have a clearer understanding of why increasing their child’s literacy is important,” explains Associate Child Care Director Derek Stevens, who leads the Seeds of Literacy program. Derek and other education professionals guide parents through workshops such as motivating kids to read, using cooking as a learning tool and celebrating national poetry month. Parents leave the classes with suggestions and prompts of how to encourage literacy at home. “A new skill that they taught me was to read with them; to let them read the story even though they don’t have all the words,” says Baccus. She explains how she now lets Tyrrell hear her pronounce the words and look at the pictures before they begin reading. Last school year, the program participants travelled as a group to Theatre IV to experience Peter Pan, visited Maymont Garden and the Nature Center and enjoyed an Italian meal together at a local restaurant. The success of the program has not gone unnoticed. This fall, the Seeds of Literacy Program received the prestigious Annie E. Casey Foundation Family Strengthening Grant. The award will fund workshop facilitators, field trips, healthy dinners, books and take-home materials for the parents. This was one of only five YMCA programs across the country to be selected by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The most significant recognition from the program, however, is evident when parents like Stephanie Baccus say, “When my five-year-old started kindergarten this year, he was ready.”
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Associate Child Care Director Derek Stevens (left) reads with Tyrrell Baccus at the North Richmond YMCA Community Center.
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Social Responsibility
Awut Chan (top center) at home with her family
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“They were killed like cows,” Awut Chan said with tears in her eyes. Originally from wartorn Sudan, Awut was tied to a tree and left for dead after witnessing the murder of her parents. She was freed after seven days. Her family suffered constant harassment, midnight raids and beatings. She received asylum in America thanks to the efforts of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. But her time here has not been easy. She works on the janitorial staff at the Tuckahoe Family YMCA and raises her nine children alone. When the Department of Social Services stopped providing funding for child care, Awut was faced with the possibility of losing her house in order to take care of her three youngest children. Knowing the Shady Grove Family YMCA provides on-site child care at her children’s school, Awut’s supervisor, Flossi Beal, worked immediately to enroll them. Thanks to the YMCA’s financial assistance program, Awut can work and her children are safe after school. “I see God in all people at the YMCA. The YMCA is my family, the people here are my brothers and sisters,” says Awut. Despite all she has been through, she is always happy, and can often be heard singing cultural songs as she cleans the Y’s facilities. “If you trust in God, He provides. God has brought me to the YMCA.”
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Faith despite adversity
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Social Responsibility
That go-to role model “I was raised by my grandmother and had an upbringing similar to these kids. My mother was not always present and my father was completely absent from my household,” says Tiffany Patton, associate director of community development at the Chester Family YMCA. Patton leads the Teen L.I.N.C. (Learning Interactively in Neighborhoods and Communities) and Kidz Club programs at the Colonial Ridge community center. This center serves Colonial Ridge and Bermuda Run, two Section 8, government-subsidized housing developments in Colonial Heights. It is a beacon of opportunity in a neighborhood permeated by poverty. The odds are stacked against children who are often left to fend for themselves and, many times, care for their younger siblings. YMCA programs at the community center offer an alternative for these kids. “Here you have someone who can sit down and help you and give you some personalized attention – someone to help you with your homework and talk about your day and school,” explains Patton. Students in the Bermuda Run and Colonial Ridge developments attend Marguerite Christian Elementary School, where they benefit from the Y’s licensed after-school care. Although there were programs for elementary school students, there was no outlet when students advanced to middle and high school. The Y filled this need, under the guidance of Patton and Membership Director Marco Callender, by introducing programs and events at the community center. “We want to keep kids off the streets after school, when mom’s not home from work, where you can have structure and a safe place to be after school,” says Patton. A grant from the Cameron Foundation funds the YMCA after-school programs and special teen events. Students enrolled in Teen L.I.N.C. will benefit from homework assistance, participate in team building, and engage in service learning projects within the community. Monthly teen nights offer opportunities to have fun in a safe environment, an attractive alternative to risky, unsupervised activities. The Cameron Foundation grant also supports a quarterly breakfast for middle and high school residents, which will address teen issues and nurture character development. Patton knows firsthand that nurturing a sense of self-worth in teens is just as important as instilling knowledge in them. “Just having someone show a little more interest in me when my mom wasn’t able or my grandmother was working – those people kept me out of trouble,” she says. “I want to be that person in someone else’s life to give them that experience, that chance, that outlet. I want to be that go-to role model they relate to.”
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Tiffany Patton (right) provides middle and high school students safe, recreational activities at the Colonial Ridge community center in Colonial Heights.
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Healthy living
Festive Holiday Salad In the U.S., pomegranate season typically runs from October to January. This Mediterranean fruit is sweet, tart, juicy, delicious, and filled with anti-oxidants. Pomegranate seeds add a ruby-like sparkle to any holiday salad. Sprinkle on top of assorted mixed greens, add a few walnuts, some crumbled feta cheese and serve with a light dressing of high quality olive oil and lemon juice. Make enough for leftovers to take to work with some pita bread. Pomegranate juice makes a healthy non-alcoholic holiday beverage when mixed with ginger ale or seltzer and a wedge of lime.
Traditional Method for Opening Pomegranate: • Use caution as pomegranate juice can stain your clothes! • When removing the seeds from a pomegranate, hold the fruit away from you in a deep bowl so the juices don’t splash your clothes. • Cut the crown end off a pomegranate, removing with it some of the white pith. • Lightly score the skin in quarters, from the stem to the crown end. • Firmly yet gently break the sections apart, following the score lines. • Bend back the skin and gently pop the seed clusters into a bowl; remove any pith.
[ we want your recipes ] Please submit your favorites to recipes@ymcarichmond.org.
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YMCA OF GREATER RICHMOND
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2011 WINTER program guide
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Welcome! Using this guide, you can browse programs offered at 15 YMCA branch locations throughout the Greater Richmond and Petersburg areas! Programs may vary by branch. Please call your local YMCA or go online to www.ymcarichmond.org for more information about any program in this guide. Using Your Program Guide A lot has changed from the previous branch-only version of the Program Guide. Please follow these simple steps to take advantage of this great resource: • Find programs that interest you by type. A table of contents is located below. • Once you find a program of interest, you will notice a list of branch initials directly under the program. • Reference those initials to the Branch Key at right to determine which branch offers the program. • Call your local branch or go online to www.ymcarichmond.org for specific dates, times and age requirements for the program, and also to register. Branch contact information is located on the back cover of this Program Guide. Your YMCA Membership Your YMCA Facility or Community Membership allows you to take advantage of all the programs offered in this guide. Below are just a few of the many opportunities your membership provides: • Bond with your family, friends and community • Meet your health and fitness goals • Get professional fitness and health evaluations • Learn to swim • Play your favorite sport • Take advantage of free Child Watch (at most locations) while you work out Open to All The YMCA is dedicated to remaining open to people of all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, abilities and financial circumstances. Families with annual household incomes less than $75,000 and individuals earning less than $60,000 qualify for incomebased rates. Financial assistance is also available. 20
Branch Key Chester Family YMCA...................... CH Chickahominy Family YMCA............. CK Downtown YMCA............................ DT Goochland Family YMCA.................. GO
Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K Training Team Registration Opens December 1
James Center YMCA......................... JC John Rolfe Family YMCA.................. JR Manchester Family YMCA................ MN Midlothian Family YMCA.................. MD North Richmond YMCA Community Center.......................... NR Patrick Henry Family YMCA............. PH
YMCA 10K Training Team First Run January 22
Elizabeth Randolph Lewis Powhatan YMCA............................. PO Shady Grove Family YMCA............... SG Southside Virginia Family YMCA...... SS Tuckahoe Family YMCA................... TK Camp Thunderbird Outdoor Center.. CT
Facility Membership Facility Membership allows access to all 15 branch locations throughout the Greater Richmond and Petersburg areas, including all programs offered. You also gain access to the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA’s branch locations throughout the Williamsburg area as well as most YMCAs nationally through our Always Welcome At a YMCA (A.W.A.Y.) program. Community Membership Community Members pay an annual membership fee, plus the Community Member rate for selected programs. Community Members receive an official YMCA member card, access to locker rooms and lounge areas, a quarterly YMCA magazine and invitations to special Community Member events. Community Members must join at their local branch. Join Today! Visit your local branch or go to www.ymcarichmond.org to join. Branch contact information is located on the back cover of this Program Guide.
Summer Camp Registration Begins in January
Table of Contents
Active Adults.............................21 Aquatics.....................................21 Arts & Humanities...................23 Sports.........................................24 Teens...........................................25 Wellness.....................................27 Family & Parent/Child.............29
Active Adults Aquatic Fitness Classes CH, CK, DT, GO, MD, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK Improve your cardiovascular fitness, muscular conditioning and flexibility. We offer a large variety of water-based exercise classes including water walking, water aerobics, water sports and more.
Games and Social Opportunities CH, CK, GO, MD, MN, NR, PH, PO, SG, TK Join us for a wide range of games and social opportunities for active older adults. Activities vary by branch, but include card games, art groups, bingo, Bunco, board games, chess, bocce ball, group knitting sessions, bible study, luncheons, book clubs, art classes, guest speakers and much more. Silver Sneakers® CH, CK, DT, GO, JR, MD, MN, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK Move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase strength, range of movement and daily active living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing and a ball are used for resistance. Chairs may be used for seated and/or standing support.
Silver Sneakers® Yoga Stretch GO, JR, TK This class will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and a final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Trips GO, MD, MN, NR, PO, SG, SS, TK Go on trips and socialize with other active adults. Branches coordinate various trips, often in conjunction with one another. Trips may range from daytime outings to multiple-day getaways. Game Fit CK, MD, TK Weekly session using interactive video games to encourage healthy activity and interaction among older adults of all physical abilities.
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Land Fitness Classes CK, CH, DT, GO, JR, MD, MN, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK Improve your health and socialize in land-based fitness classes. We offer a large variety of classes designed to suit a wide range of abilities and interests.
Aquatics Adult Swim Lessons CH, CK, DT, GO, MD, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK It’s never too late to learn how to swim or to brush up on your technique. Our adult swim lesson participants are grouped by ability to ensure fundamental swimming techniques are mastered before advancing to more difficult classes. We have beginner and intermediate classes for participants ages 13 and up. 21 21
Parent/Child Swim Lessons CH, CK, DT, GO, MD, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK You and your six-month to three-year-old child will love these fun, game-filled, half-hour lessons. Positive reinforcement helps your child enjoy the water, never forcing them to submerge. An excellent introduction to the pool and our preschool swim lessons. Preschool Swim Lessons CH, CK, DT, GO, MD, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK Preschool swim lessons teach fundamental swimming skills to children ages three to five. Basic skills and water safety are taught throughout the course as children are encouraged to interact with instructors in a relaxed and fun environment. Participants are grouped into classes by ability, which include the following levels: Pike (beginner), Eel (advanced beginner), Ray (intermediate), and Starfish (advanced).
Aquatic Fitness Classes CH, CK, DT, GO, MD, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK Participants ages 15 and older can improve their cardiovascular fitness, muscular conditioning and flexibility. We offer a large variety of water-based exercise classes including water walking, water aerobics, water volleyball, tai chi and more. Lifeguard Certification – Red Cross CH, CK, DT, GO, MD, PO, TK This program allows individuals to become certified lifeguards. It includes lifeguard, first aid and CPR/AED certification. Participants must be able to swim 300 yards continuously including 100 yards breaststroke and 100 freestyle or breaststroke. Masters Swimming DT, MD, PH, SG, TK This program for ages 14 and up is geared toward the individual who wants to improve endurance, technique and learn new strokes. Beginner, intermediate and advanced workouts available. This is a great training program for triathletes. Medically-Based Classes CH, CK, MD, SG, SS, TK The Y offers aquatics classes for those with certain medical conditions including arthritis and multiple sclerosis. All of our branches are open to populations with special needs. Classes vary by branch. Please contact your local Y to learn more.
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One-on-One Swim Lessons CH, CK, DT, GO, MD, NR, PO, SG, SS, TK Take advantage of one-on-one time with a knowledgeable instructor to work on basic or advanced fundamentals of swimming and water safety. For ages three and older.
Swim Clinics – Between Seasons CK, DT, GO, MD, NR, PH, TK Designed to allow current swim team members ages 5-18 the opportunity to stay in shape during the off-season or for prospective members to learn technique and strengthen endurance. Swim For Life CH, CK, PH Swim for Life is a get-healthy, get-fit program for all ages tailored to your schedule. Swim laps any time that’s convenient for you! Just list your name and laps swum on a provided index card and your miles will be tracked for you. See how far you can swim! Available anytime there is a lap lane open.
Art Classes SG You and your family will love our various art classes, ranging from pottery to painting to drawing to portraits.
USS Long Course Swim Team SG, TK We offer a year-round, progressive swim team program that involves a higher level of competition and a more advanced workout schedule. This is a larger commitment on the swimmer and parents when compared to our swim league. This program involves travel swim meets out of the area as well as several local United States Swimming (USS) meets. YMCA Swim Teams CH, CK, DT, GO, MD, NR, PH, PO, SS, TK Participants ages 5-18 must be able to swim at least one length of the pool. Skilled coaching staff will help your child with stroke technique and endurance while always incorporating the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Teams will compete against other branches during swim meets. Youth Swim Lessons CH, CK, DT, GO, MD, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK Beginners focus on developing freestyle and proper rotary breathing, while advanced levels focus on other skills such as backstroke. This progressive program for children ages 6-12 is divided into six levels based on participant ability. These include Polliwog (beginner), Guppy (advanced beginner), Minnow (intermediate), Fish (advanced intermediate), Flying Fish (advanced) and Shark (most advanced).
Group Music Classes SG If one-on-one lessons are too expensive or time consuming, then you can choose group instruction. Choose from Preschool Piano, Group Guitar for Adults, Group Piano for Adults, and more. Classes are usually 4 weeks in length for an hour each class. Many classes are offered year-round. Music Lessons JR, MD, PH, PO, SG Enjoy weekly one-on-one lessons on a variety of instruments including piano, guitar, bass, flute, strings, drums, woodwinds and brass. Recitals and performance opportunities available. Music lessons offered vary by branch.
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Film-Making Class SG This 8-10 week class offers young people a great first experience making a film. Students will learn basics of writing, storyboarding, filming, directing, acting, editing and much more. Each student will receive a DVD copy of their group’s finished product. A final showing will unveil the projects to friends, family and Y staff on the last day of the program.
Arts and Humanities Adult Dance DT, GO, NR, SG, TK Learn how to dance or brush up on your skills. Instruction and styles taught vary by branch.
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Licensed Elementary School Age Child Care CH, CK, CT, DT, GO, MD, MN, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK YMCA Licensed Elementary School Age Child Care is designed for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Programs for this age group complement and enhance formal education, and provide learning opportunities that build relationships, develop character and inspire discovery to help foster your child’s academic success. Contact your local branch or go online for a list of schools served. Middle School-Age Child Care CH, CK, MD, MN, NR, PH, PO, SG, TK The Y has a positive impact on the lives of middle school-age youth. Youth learn new skills, spend time with caring leaders and discover new interests. This program also provides a safe and fun environment that benefits each child. Contact your local branch or go online for a list of schools served.
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Recording Services SG Take advantage of our digital recording capabilities to capture your budding musician, songwriting teenager or your open mic talent. Or let us convert your old tapes and records to CD. Studio times are in two- or four-hour blocks. Conversion is priced on filling a CD. Songwriter’s Workshop SG This monthly workshop focuses on the art and craft of songwriting. Local songwriters will perform songs and discuss the stories behind their favorites, as well as answer questions and describe their songwriting techniques. The workshop meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Youth Dance GO, JR, MD, SG Explore different styles of dance. Try out ballet, hip hop, jazz and more. Instruction and styles taught vary by branch.
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Licensed Early Childhood Education CH, DT, MD, NR, PO, SG Full- and half-day programs are offered for children ages 2½ - 5. Based on the Creative Curriculum, these programs address social, emotional, physical, cognitive and language development, embracing hands-on learning through play. Structured activities help children bond with peers and caring adults while they prepare for kindergarten.
Youth Sports The Y offers opportunities for youth to participate in a wide variety of sports. Emphasis is placed on sportsmanship in a fun, competitive environment while incorporating the four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Many of the youth sports listed below offer a wide range of programs and instructional classes to suit youth of all ages and abilities. Sports teams may compete in Y leagues with children from other branches. Please go online or call your local branch to learn more about all of our youth sports programs.
Branch Key Chester Family YMCA...........................................CH Chickahominy Family YMCA..................................CK Downtown YMCA..................................................DT Goochland Family YMCA.......................................GO James Center YMCA..............................................JC John Rolfe Family YMCA.......................................JR Manchester Family YMCA.....................................MN Midlothian Family YMCA.......................................MD North Richmond YMCA Community Center...............................................NR Patrick Henry Family YMCA..................................PH Elizabeth Randolph Lewis Powhatan YMCA..................................................PO Shady Grove Family YMCA....................................SG Southside Virginia Family YMCA...........................SS Tuckahoe Family YMCA........................................TK Camp Thunderbird Outdoor Center.......................CT
Basketball CH, CK, MD, MN, NR, PO, SG, SS, TK
Blastball速 GO, NR, PO, SG, TK An entry-level form of T-Ball for children ages 3-4. Players learn the foundations of batting, catching and throwing.
Cheerleading NR, SG
Flag Football CH, CK, SG, TK
Foosball TK
Gym & Swim MD, TK
Gymnastics GO, MN, TK
Lacrosse SG
Racquetball JC
Martial Arts DT, MD, MN, PH, PO, SG, TK
Squash JC
Soccer CH, CK, GO, MD, MN, PO, SG, SS, TK
Volleyball CK, MD
Softball SG
Sports Samplers MD, GO
T-Ball CH, SG, TK
Rockwall Programs MD, TK Bouldering and climbing walls offer many routes suitable for all abilities. All climbers must be four years or older and have a signed waiver (a parent or legal guardian must sign for youth under 18 years of age).
Tennis MD, PO
Volleyball SG, MD, PO
Field Hockey SG
Adult Sports The Y offers sports leagues for adults who like to play in a competitive environment with an emphasis on sportsmanship and fun. Please go online or call your local branch to find out more about our adult sports programs.
Basketball MD, NR, SG
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Skate Parks MN Skaters must wear a helmet at all times. Skaters 17 years old and younger must wear elbow and knee pads. Skaters 9 years old and younger must have an adult present at all times.
Teens Babysitting Certification Program GO, MD, PO, TK Learn first aid, emergency procedures, good nutrition, bottle-feeding, proper hygiene and bedtime tasks and techniques. Develop your babysitting expertise while earning extra money doing important work. Please bring a bag lunch; for ages 11-15.
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Metro Teen DT Metro Teens practice the skills they need to become tomorrow’s leaders. Through hands-on activities, group projects and guest speakers, teens learn about the issues that affect their community and discuss youth-oriented solutions. Available to rising high school students. Middle School After-Hours Night CH, CK, GO, MD, MN, PH, PO, SG, TK Participating branches host after-hours nights for middle school teens. The Y provides a safe place for teens to come and hang out, sing, dance, play sports, video games and more. Teen Achievers SG This program for high school students organizes college tours, SAT preparation, career exploration activities, homework help and volunteer opportunities to prepare teens for a bright future. Black Achievers Program DT This program, designed for minority high school students, organizes college tours, SAT preparation, career exploration activities, homework help, and volunteer opportunities to help teens prepare for college. Minority professionals serve as mentors and lead career clusters in order for teens to gain knowledge and obtain more information about specific professions. Junior Leaders’ Club MN, PO, SG, TK This program is similar to Leaders’ Club, but is offered for middle school-aged youth. Middle School Enrichment Programs GO G.M.A.C. (Goochland Middle Action Challenge) is an after-school enrichment program for middle school-aged youth. Participants meet three times a week (twice at their school and once at the Y) for structured recreational activities and academic assistance. Leaders’ Club CH, CK, DT, GO, MD, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK YMCA Leaders’ Club provides teens ages 13-18 with knowledge, training, communication skills and valuable team-building experience through volunteering in Y programs and the community. Leaders’ Club trains teens to better serve their community and the Y as they encourage each other to make a positive impact for present and future generations. Qualifying leaders may participate in Blue Ridge Leaders’ School, a week-long school held in June that is run by the South Field YMCAs with a main focus on fitness and leadership development. 26
Teen Bible Study SG, TK Teen Bible Study is a free program that offers participants opportunities to join in Christian fellowship with other teens and to delve into God’s word. Teens in Action MD, TK The mission of the Teens in Action club is to provide volunteer and social opportunities for teens in the Y while developing leadership skills in a positive atmosphere that fosters a sense of belonging and encouragement. Teens will be required to attend a volunteer workshop. Club members are also asked to participate in essential monthly meetings. Youth in Government/Model General Assembly CH, GO, MD, PO, SG, TK This program for high school youth grades 9-12 helps to promote leadership and civic responsibility in the youth of our community. The Model General Assembly provides youth with an invaluable experience as future leaders of Virginia’s system of government. Youth learn the importance of citizen participation and public service.
Wellness 2011 YMCA 10k Training Teams CH, CK, DT, GO, JC, JR, MN, MD, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK The Sports Backers and the Y partner to offer YMCA 10k Training Teams again this year. Individuals of all levels interested in running or walking the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k on Saturday, April 2, will work together to reach this goal. Non-Y members are encouraged to participate and will receive a guest pass for 10 free visits to a Y branch to work out.
ActivTrax CH, CK, DT, GO, JC, JR, MN, MD, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK ActivTrax is a web-based program that helps you reach your wellness and nutrition goals. After an initial, personalized setup session with wellness staff, ActivTrax will develop workouts and nutrition plans to meet your needs. Best of all, ActivTrax is accessible from anywhere with an Internet connection including the branch kiosk, your work or home computer, or your smartphone! Adrenaline Sports SG This outdoor group exercise program uses no equipment and incorporates all components of fitness into an intense one-hour workout. Adult Cooking Classes GO, PO Learn to turn every meal into a delicious dose of healthy nutrition through demonstrations of simple recipes that can be recreated easily at home in this hands-on cooking class. Blood Pressure Screenings CH, CK, DT, GO, JC, JR, MN, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK Free monthly blood pressure screenings are available to members. Speak with a wellness coach for branchspecific details. Cholesterol/Glucose Testing CH, CK, DT, GO, JC, JR, MN, NR, PO, SG, SS, TK A simple, five-minute test will give you accurate measurements of your total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and glucose. The test requires a 12-hour fast. For ages 18 and up.
Comprehensive Fitness Testing Package DT, GO, MD, NR, PO, SG, TK This test will tell you the efficiency of your cardiovascular system, an estimation of your maximal oxygen consumption during cardiovascular exercise and will provide you with information on optimum exercise intensity to better achieve your fitness goals. CPR/AED Certification CH, CK, DT, GO, MD, PO, SG This is an American Red Cross Certification for adult and child. Exercise Evaluations DT, GO, JC, MD, MN, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK Our fitness assessment specialist has the information you need to take your exercise goals to the next level. Test options available: • Sub-maximal cardiovascular testing (e.g., bike or treadmill) • Muscular Strength (e.g., maximum press) • Muscular Endurance (e.g., sit-ups, push-ups, 50% reps, etc.) • Body Composition (e.g., skinfold calipers, height/weight, circumference) • Flexibility (e.g., sit and reach)
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Components include: 10-week training program (Sat, Jan 22 - Apr 2, 2011) with detailed written schedule; guidance from experienced coaches; organized weekly group runs/walks; special YMCA 10k Training Team shirt; entry in the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k; special clinics on subjects like running shoes and related topics. Deadline for entry in YMCA 10k Training Team is Fri, Jan 28, 2011.
Fast Five Fitness Check CH, CK, DT, GO, JC, JR, MD, MN, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK Measure your blood pressure, target heart rate, strength, flexibility and body composition. For ages 15 and up. First Aid Certification CK, DT, GO, MD, SG This class teaches how to properly give first aid to those in need.
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LIVESTRONG™ at the YMCA DT This free program is designed for cancer survivors 17 years and older who have become deconditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment or disease. Participants receive a free 12-week Metro Family Membership and may use Y facilities at any time. Participants may bring a support person who can assist in the class or work out on their own. Medical clearance required. Contact Holly Austin, LIVESTRONG at the Y Advisor, at 474-4306 to learn more. Martial Arts DT, MD, MN, PH, PO, SG, TK Improved balance, relaxation, stress reduction and overall health are just some of the benefits of martial arts classes at the Y. Styles offered vary by branch and may include Tai Chi, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Cuong Nhu and others. General Wellness Orientation CH, CK, DT, GO, JC, JR, MD, MN, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK Get started right! Learn how to use the entire wellness center. We have treadmills, bikes, cross trainers, free weights and strength training machines. For ages 15 and up. Group Exercise Classes CH, CK, DT, GO, JC, JR, MN, MD, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK Whatever your goal - weight loss, toning, stress relief, endurance - there is a class to suit your needs. For safety and enjoyment, class sizes are limited. Branchspecific schedules, class offerings and descriptions are available online. One-on-one orientation with a wellness coach required for ages 9-14. Please contact your local branch to schedule this appointment. Group Exercise Instruction & Certification Course DT, MD This course covers the basics of anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology, class formatting and injury prevention including instruction to teach floor aerobics and strength training. Certification examination given during the last class. Hot Stone Massage JC, JR, MD, SG Experience the ultimate in therapeutic relaxation with a 60-minute hot stone massage. Known as generators of energy, warm stones are gently applied to your muscles, relaxing your body at its deepest level. Kid Fit CH, GO, MD, PH, SG This youth fitness class will improve cardiovascular fitness, strength and flexibility while having fun. A variety of fitness activities and games will be included. 28
Massage Therapy JC, JR, MD, NR, PH, SG, TK Relax and give yourself or someone you love a treat. Enjoy all types of massage given by our certified massage therapists. Medically-Based Classes CH, CK, JR, MD, NR, PH, SG, SS, TK The Y offers medically-based classes for many conditions including arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, cardiac rehab, cancer, conditions involving chronic pain and more. All of our branches are open to populations with special needs. Please contact your local Y or visit us online for specific information. Member Running Groups DT, GO, MN, PH, PO, SG Members organize and lead running groups from Y branches. N.E.W. YOU (Nutrition, Exercise, and Wellness for You) JR, MN, NR, TK Looking to turn over a new leaf? N.E.W. YOU is a comprehensive program that offers education, motivation and support for those ready to lead a healthier lifestyle. Participants will have the opportunity to build a fitness and nutrition program geared toward their individual goals and needs, track their progress and learn about general wellness topics such as the role of stress on health, the latest research on weight loss management, exercise tips and food preparation suggestions. Off-season Training PO Conditioning training for youth ages 8-13 to help prepare for spring sport season.
Paired Personal Training CH, CK, DT, GO, JC, JR, MD MN, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK With a good friend and an expert fitness trainer to motivate you, better health is yours for the taking. For ages 15 and up. Personal Training CH, CK, DT, GO, JC, JR, MD, MN, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK Team up with a certified personal trainer who can help you reach your fitness goals more efficiently. Youth ages 11-14 must be Youth Fitness Certified prior to registration.
Personal Wellness Profile CH, CK, DT, GO, JC, JR, MD, MN, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK A comprehensive, personal assessment of your current health status including your fitness prescription, nutritional analysis, health risk evaluation and much more. For ages 15 and older. Registered Dietician Service CH, CK, DT, GO, JC, JR, MN, MD, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK Your body is a machine and food is its fuel. Ever wonder what effects your nutrition might be having on your “healthy lifestyle” engine? If you are eating poorly and getting inadequate nutrition, your workout could be suffering. Take advantage of the Registered Dietician Service and receive a private consultation featuring a complete nutrition analysis. Teen Fit/Game Fit MD, TK This is a program devoted to youth and teens. Teens can enjoy Dance Dance Revolution and Wii projected on a wall screen to encourage healthy activity and interaction. The program is taught by a certified group exercise instructor.
W.O.W. (Women on Weights) GO This small group class meets weekly and is just for the ladies! We will determine training loads and practice proper form and technique for several strength training exercises. Training principles will be discussed along with muscle group anatomy. Participants will learn exercises using various equipment including weight machines and free weights. Weight Loss Challenge CH, CK, DT, GO, JC, JR, MD, MN, NR, PH, PO, SG, TK Whether it’s called “Mission Possible,” “Fit by Fall” or another name, numerous Y branches offer weight-loss challenges. Benefit from group support and encouragement as you reach your weight-loss goal. Wellness Incentives CH, CK, DT, GO, JC, JR, MD, MN, SG, TK Need motivation to exercise? Join one of our wellness incentive programs and stay motivated to exercise and win prizes! The goal is friendly competition to become healthy, fit and motivated.
Family & Parent/Child Birthday Parties CH, CK, DT, GO, MD, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK Celebrate your birthday with the Y! A variety of options are available to make this a truly special day.
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Personal Training for Three DT, JC, SG, TK If you are interested in training with two friends, then we have the program for you. For ages 15 and older.
Triathlon Training Team MD, SG This five-series training team is for the novice who is looking for the support, guidance, and knowledge to complete a sprint triathlon. Team members receive swimming, biking and running instruction; a sprint triathlon training program; a strength training program for triathletes; and weekly support and activities.
Children’s Yoga MD, PO A mind and body workout, focusing on stretching, strengthening and breathing for children ages 7-13. Creative Movement MD Specific classes are taught for ages 3-5 and 6-9. This program offers a mix of dance, imagery and group interaction designed to stretch your child’s creativity. Appropriate clothing is required.
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Facility Rentals CH, CK, DT, GO, MD, MN, NR, PH, SS Let the Y make your event special. Many branches offer facility rentals including gymnasiums, pools and other social spaces. Please call a participating branch for more information.
Parents’ Night Out CH, CK, DT, GO, JR, MD, MN, PH, PO, SG These fun evenings at the Y promise to be filled with awesome games, music, crafts, movies, swimming and much more for your children.
Family Craft Corner TK Parents and children, join us to make a craft. All ages are welcome. All supplies are provided.
Prenatal Yoga DT This quarterly, six-week, prenatal yoga program is designed for expectant mothers and any other participants who seek a gentler form of yoga.
Family Nights and Special Events CH, CK, DT, GO, MD, MN, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK Bring your family and enjoy a variety of opportunities for fun. Activities range from float nights, movie nights, ice cream socials, Easter egg hunts, father/ daughter dances, religious observances, games and more!
Ropes Course SG With over 20 high and low challenge elements, we can provide your corporate team, youth group, sports team, camp or any other group with a fun, challenging and educational experience. Come to us or let us bring the course to you!
Finger Food Classes JR, SG Children learn to create healthy, tasty foods, the basics of cooking and how to be comfortable in the kitchen.
Strollin’ Strong PO Moms and dads, grab your strollers and join in the fun! Strollin’ Strong is a unique workout that you can do with your baby. Classes include power walking and weight training – all with your baby in the stroller! This is a great way to get in shape, be with your child and meet other parents.
It Takes Two SG, TK Marriage education for couples taught by First Things First of Greater Richmond. Fee includes instruction, participant workbook and take-home materials. Parent/Child Classes GO, MD, PO, SG, TK We offer numerous parent/child programs for children up to 5 years old. Programs may include fitness, nutrition education and cooking, yoga, gymnastics, and free play. Age limits may vary by branch.
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Chester Family YMCA...........................................CH Chickahominy Family YMCA..................................CK Downtown YMCA..................................................DT Goochland Family YMCA.......................................GO James Center YMCA..............................................JC John Rolfe Family YMCA.......................................JR Manchester Family YMCA.....................................MN Midlothian Family YMCA.......................................MD North Richmond YMCA Community Center...............................................NR Patrick Henry Family YMCA..................................PH Elizabeth Randolph Lewis Powhatan YMCA..................................................PO Shady Grove Family YMCA....................................SG Southside Virginia Family YMCA...........................SS Tuckahoe Family YMCA........................................TK Camp Thunderbird Outdoor Center.......................CT
Wilderness Program GO Youth build courage, confidence and strength of character through participation in outdoor adventure activities. Activities include but are not limited to mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing, backpacking and skiing. Program is offered to teens ages 13-18 and families with children ages 8-12. Y Guides CT, PH, SG, TK The Y-Guides, Y-Princesses and Y-Papoose programs are unique opportunities for fathers to spend uninterrupted time with their children. The purpose of the programs is to strengthen families. Fathers, sons and daughters participate in fun and educational activities that help them grow closer together. Activities range from camping, canoeing, archery, crafts, and games to special events and outings organized by the Y. Volunteer Opportunities CH, CK, CT, DT, GO, JC, JR, MN, MD, NR, PH, PO, SG, SS, TK Contact your local Y or go online to learn more about ways you can help serve your Y and local community. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, coaching youth sports, mentoring youth (training provided), speaking or employment coaching opportunities, tutoring, swim instruction, fundraising and more.
Branch Hours YMCA CAMP THUNDERBIRD OUTDOOR CENTER 9300 Shawonodasee Rd. Chesterfield, VA 23832 Phone: (804) 748-6714 Fax: (804) 748-8365
CHICKAHOMINY FAMILY YMCA 5401 Whiteside Rd. Sandston, VA 23150 Phone: (804) 737-9622 Fax: (804) 737-8651 Hours: Monday – Thursday: 5 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Friday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: 12 – 5 p.m. DOWNTOWN YMCA 2 W. Franklin St. Richmond, VA 23220 Phone: (804) 644-9622 Fax: (804) 644-3223 Hours: Monday – Thursday: 5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: 12 – 6 p.m. GOOCHLAND FAMILY YMCA 1800 Dickinson Rd. Goochland, VA 23063 Phone: (804) 556-9887 Fax: (804) 556-6847 Hours: Monday – Thursday: 5:30 a.m – 9 p.m. Friday – 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: 12 – 6 p.m.
JOHN ROLFE FAMILY YMCA 2244 John Rolfe Parkway Henrico, VA 23233 Phone: (804) 360-8767 Fax: (804) 237-8497 Hours: Monday – Thursday: 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: Closed MANCHESTER FAMILY YMCA 7540 Hull Street Rd. Richmond, VA 23235 Phone: (804) 276-9622 Fax: (804) 745-4866 Hours: Monday – Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. MIDLOTHIAN FAMILY YMCA 737 Coalfield Rd. Midlothian, VA 23114 Phone: (804) 379-5668 Fax: (804) 379-5329 Hours: Monday – Thursday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. NORTH RICHMOND YMCA COMMUNITY CENTER 4207 Old Brook Rd. Richmond, VA 23227 Phone: (804) 329-9622 Membership Fax: (804) 329-1618 Childcare Fax: (804) 329-1613 Hours: Monday – Thursday: 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: 12 – 5 p.m.
PATRICK HENRY FAMILY YMCA 217 Ashcake Rd. Ashland, VA 23005 Phone: (804) 798-5770 Fax: (804) 798-5941 Hours: Monday – Thursday: 5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: 12 – 6 p.m. ELIZABETH RANDOLPH LEWIS POWHATAN YMCA 2269 Mann Rd Powhatan, VA 23139 Phone: (804) 598-0250 Fax: (804) 403-6040 Hours: Monday – Thursday: 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: 12 – 6 p.m. SHADY GROVE FAMILY YMCA 11255 Nuckols Rd. Glen Allen, VA 23059 Phone: (804) 270-3866 Fax: (804) 270-0478 Hours: Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. SOUTHSIDE VA Family YMCA 120 North Madison Street Petersburg, VA 23803 Phone: (804) 733-9333 Fax: (804) 862-2585 Hours: Monday – Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
To make a donation to the YMCA of Greater Richmond, visit www.ymcarichmond.org
CHESTER FAMILY YMCA 3011 W. Hundred Road Chester, VA 23831 Phone: (804) 748-9622 Fax: (804) 751-0276 Hours: Monday – Thursday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: 12 – 6 p.m.
JAMES CENTER YMCA Three James Center 1051 E. Cary St., Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: (804) 200-6070 Fax: (804) 200-6084 Hours: Monday – Thursday: 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday: Closed
TUCKAHOE FAMILY YMCA 9211 Patterson Avenue Henrico, Virginia 23229 Phone: (804) 740-9622 Fax: (804) 741-9606 Hours: Mon – Thurs, 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday, 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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YMCA of Greater Richmond 2 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23220 P 804.649.9622 www.ymcarichmond.org
making a difference In the last decade, tens of thousands of donors have contributed millions of dollars to keep the Y open to all through the Planting Seeds of Hope Annual Support Campaign. Children have been safe in our after-school care rather than going home to an empty house. Teens learned about teamwork and personal discipline through sports and community service. Adults caught in generational poverty or newly unemployed stayed healthy at the Y thanks to these generous donations. Older adults grew younger as they worked out, took field trips or caught up with friends over coffee. Generous donors have made more than 4,100 gifts to put us on track to reach our goal of $2.88 million dollars in 2010. Thank you to everyone who helped a neighbor in need through Planting Seeds of Hope. To better reflect our cause, the annual giving campaign name will be changed to Strengthening Communities Fund in 2011. We are excited that Raymond E. Moore will be the campaign chairman. The names and faces have changed but the mission remains the same, as does the need for individuals who want to make a difference in another’s life.
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