YMCA Winter 2016 Program Guide by YMCA of South Florida

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YMCA OF SOUTH FLORIDA Serving Broward, Miami-Dade & Monroe counties for 100 years

WINTER 2016 PROGRAM GUIDE

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY! Benefits Included In Your Y Membership • Full member access to all 9 YMCA Family Centers in South Florida’s

Broward and Miami-Dade counties • FREE wellness orientation • Up to 2 hours FREE CHILD CARE in Child Watch while you work out (with Family Membership) • REDUCED member rates on summer day camp and youth sports; SAVE up to 50% • EARLY BIRD member registration on programs • More than 100 FREE group exercise classes each week • FUN specialty classes like Yoga, Zumba® and Spinning® • MEMBERS-ONLY classes and programs like Personal Training, Boot Camp, YFit and Senior Activities • HEALTHY LIVING enhancement classes and presentations on nutrition, finances and health • Family activities and special events • FREE access to the YMCA Aquatic Center • NO contracts

Discover Your Y. Become A Member at: www.ymcasouthflorida.org/membership/

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What You Can Do At The Y Health, Well-Being and Fitness Sports & Recreation Active Older Adults

Child Enrichment Education & Leadership Swim, Sports & Play

Volunteerism & Giving

Benefits of Membership

At the Y, you can explore new interests, feel a sense of belonging, achieve new fitness goals, or relax and unwind with your family. Discover your Y today. Take a Zumba速 class and laugh with friends. Shoot hoops and become a team player. Attend community events and feel connected to others. Spend time with your family and reduce stress. Volunteer and feel a sense of pride in giving back.

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About Our Y We are a powerful association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. Every day we work side by side with our neighbors in the communities we serve to ensure everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

At the Y, strengthening communities is our cause.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME The YMCA welcomes all who wish to participate and believes that no one should be denied access to the Y based on their ability to pay. Through our Annual Campaign, the YMCA provides financial assistance to youth, adults and families based on individual needs and circumstances. We encourage everyone in the community to join our cause of strengthening community by giving back. Your financial gift to the Y makes an impact right in your community, contact your local Y to find out more.

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Message from the CEO YMCA of South Florida We hope you will start the New Year off by taking advantage of all that the YMCA of South Florida has to offer. This year we want to bring you more. More exercise classes to enjoy with your friends. More sports programs for kids to get involved in. More volunteer opportunities that will allow you to give back to your community. We have a lot going on in our family centers. We offer farmers’ markets—where you can shop for fresh foods conveniently in the same place you work out. We offer opportunities for you to do hands on community service. Build new relationships or just meet up with old friends. And, we offer exciting new programs to help you reach your fitness goals. So, whether it’s basketball, Zumba® or Yoga—we offer classes to help you find balance physically and mentally. Sheryl A. Woods CEO & President YMCA of South Florida

Everyone Is Welcome • About Our Y

My Y is more than just a gym—it’s a place where you can live healthier and be healthier. Join us. We want to bring you the best in health and wellness programs and services. We want to bring you more.

9 Tips to keep that healthy resolution going “New Year, new you!” It’s the perfect time to create a healthier, happier version of yourself. Yeisel Barquin, M.D., a Baptist Health Primary Care physician specializing in weight-loss medicine, obesity and diabetes, says to start with a health screening from your physician. “It’s important when you start a nutrition or exercise program, to know what your goals are and what you have to focus on,” she said. Dr. Barquin offers these 9 tips for reaching your fitness and nutrition goals:

1. Focus on fun. Think about the type of physical activity you enjoy. Fun is

important, because if you view exercise as just another obligation to fulfill, you won’t stick with it.

2. Include friends and family. Research shows that exercising with someone achieves better results.

3. Be realistic, particularly in the beginning. Dr. Barquin recommends 45 minutes of exercise five days a week for weight loss. However, 15 minutes a day may be a starting point, depending on your fitness level.

4. Choose an affordable option. Exercise does not have to include expensive gym wear, a trip to the gym or a personal trainer. Choose an exercise routine you can afford.

5. Look for opportunities to exercise. Use half of your lunch hour to walk. Are your kids involved in organized sports? Walk or jog around the edge of the field when your kids have soccer practice. “Keep moving,” Dr. Barquin says.

6. Count calories and focus on portion control. For people who must lose weight, counting calories is an important tool, since most people usually underestimate their calorie intake.

7. Limit processed foods and choose the Mediterranean-style diet. Some processed foods contain additives that may impact metabolism. Unlike restrictive diets, the Mediterranean-style diet includes all food groups, fish or lean meat, vegetables and good carbohydrates and fats.

8. Sleep at least 7.5 hours per night. People who are sleep-deprived produce more ghrelin the hormone that increases appetite. Without enough sleep, weight loss is much more difficult.

9. Release anxiety. Anxiety affects our sleep patterns and ultimately our eating. Prayer, meditation, and yes, exercise can help you relieve stress and maintain a healthy diet.

Visit BaptistHealth.net for more information.

5 Changes

you can make for a healthier mind and spirit in 2016

Take time for yourself. It can help create balance. Have a social support network. Seek out and develop new friendships at work and at home. Develop new interests. Find hobbies, volunteer, engage in recreational activities and travel to relieve stress.

Practice the phrase “I forgive you.” Choosing to forgive helps us see a situation through understanding and compassion.

Embrace flexibility. Juggling various responsibilities requires discipline,

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12th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr.

WEEKEND OF EVENTS JANUARY 15 – 18 , 2016 FRIDAY JANUARY 15

The YMCA honors the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through an inspirational day of events. South Florida business and community leaders come together to hear this year’s speaker Diane Judith Nash—civil rights activist, student leader and strategist of the Civil Rights Movement.

Inspirational Breakfast | 7:30 A.M.

First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale 301 East Broward Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

First Inspirational Luncheon | NOON

Temple Israel of Greater Miami 137 NE 19th Street. Miami, FL 33132

STAND FOR SOMETHING DAY OF SERVICE January 18, 2016 | 9 A.M. to 1 P.M.

The YMCA of South Florida’s Stand for Something Day of Service is Social Responsibility at its best, remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while bringing our community together, to serve those who cannot help themselves, and in turn strengthening our community as a whole. Last year, before our grand merger, the Y was successful in coordinating 600 volunteers to come together for a full day of service projects throughout Broward County. This year, the YMCA of South Florida has expanded the projects into Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. We need your help as a sponsor, volunteer and messenger. With your support the Y can reach its goal of 1,500 volunteers and fulfilling our mission of strengthening communities.

For more information or to volunteer for a project, visit www.ymcasouthflorida.org/mlk/volunteers/

DAY OF SERVICE PROJECTS GREATER HOLLYWOOD YMCA FAMILY CENTER Project:

Assisting Low Income Seniors with Home Repairs

HOMESTEAD YMCA FAMILY CENTER

Project I: Care Packages for the Homeless Project II: Senior Home Repair Florida City

L.A LEE YMCA FAMILY CENTER

Project I: Community Beautification Project Project II: Community Beautification Project- Painting Garbage Cans Project III: Homeless Veterans Care Package Project IV: Women of Tomorrow Project V: Senior Home Repair

LAUDERHILL COMMUNITY YMCA

Project I: Assisting Low Income Seniors with Home Repairs Project II: Homeless Veterans Care Packages NORTH POINTE YMCA FAMILY CENTER Project: City of Miami Linear Park Beautification

NORTH BROWARD PROJECT

Project I: Outdoor Beautification Project for SOS Children’s Village. Project II: Care Packages Foster Care Children

PEMBROKE PINES YMCA FAMILY CENTER Project I: House repairs for local widow Project II: Foster Care Children Care Packages

SOUTH DADE YMCA FAMILY CENTER

Project: Building therapeutic sensory structures at Whispering Manes

VILLAGE OF ALLAPATTAH YMCA

Project: Juan Pablo Durate Park Clean up

WESTON YMCA FAMILY CENTER

Project I: Children’s Harbor Beautification Project Project II: Foster Care Children Care Packages YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OF SOUTH FLORIDA Project: Beautification of Camp Owaissa Bauer

TO VOLUNTEER FOR A PROJECT VISIT YMCASTANDFORSOMETHING.ORG OR CALL 954 334 9622

COMMUNITY EVENTS JANUARY NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS WELLNESS KICKOFF EVENTS

Start your New Year on the right track by trying a new activity for you and your family. Visit your local YMCA for events that week.

NEW YEAR’S DAY CELEBRATION ZUMBATHON

Start 2016 dancing to the music of Zumba. All of our Ys will open their doors for a 90 minute Zumbathon with DJ music and dancing. This event is free and open to the public January 1 | 10 am – 11:30 am

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2016 ShakeOff Family Fitness Event January 9 | 9 am -11 am

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER BLOOD DONATION Give the gift of life through donating blood and contributing a healthy and reliable blood supply to community members in need. Village of Allapattah YMCA January 12 | 3 – 7 pm

LIVE AT THE Y

Visit your local YMCA, bring a friend and enjoy special classes and live music in the lobby. Live at the Y parties will be hosted during: January-March Call your YMCA for more information

FEBRUARY YMCA ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

Kickoff Campaign February 4 – March 24 Each year we count on the generosity of donors like you to help thousands of people in our community. In 2015, you gave more than $1.1M and helped provide more than $1.4M in financial assistance to kids and families in South Florida who could not otherwise afford membership and programs. We invite you to continue to move our community forward by donating to our annual campaign. Give. And do so much more: ymcasouthflorida.org/give

BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER

Village of Allapattah YMCA

“Pump The Heart” Zumba Event February 8 Call your YMCA for more information

Fruit and healthy snacks will be provided in the lobby, including free health screenings all month long.

Weston YMCA – Valentine’s Ball

North Pointe YMCA

February 12 | 7:00 pm

Farmer’s Market March 12 | 9 am – 12 pm

YMCA of Pembroke Pines – Spin/Run for Healthy Hearts.

Pembroke Pines YMCA

February 12 | 9:00 am

Farmer’s Market Every Monday | 3 – 8 pm

MARCH

Weston YMCA

ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS

Farmer’s Market Every Saturday | 9 am – 2 pm

Our Active Older Adults programs and activities stimulates bodies, minds and spirits! The Y hosts multiple events in the month that offer fun, music, dance, games, exercise, health screenings, and other wellness resources. Visit your local YMCA to find out about events each week.

Village of Allapattah YMCA Senior Craft Day February 12 | 9:00 am

CAMP RALLY DAY

Join us to kick off the excitement and countdown to Summer B.L.A.S.T- the YMCA of South Florida’s camp program. Anyone in the community is welcome to attend. Parents will have an opportunity to learn about YMCA camp programs and summer activities, meet summer staff and to sign up their children for specific programs. Special activities are planned for kids including games and crafts. March 12 | 10 am - 1 pm

L.A. Lee YMCA Lunch, Games & Music Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Free event. Pre-registration required.

NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH

Through small changes, even the busiest families can discover ways to eat healthier and feel better. During the month of March visit your local YMCA for tips and resources to adopt a balanced diet.

APRIL HEALTHY KIDS DAY

A free, fun community event meant to encourage kids to be active and help build on the incredible potential inside each and every child. Bring the entire family out for games, face painting, arts and crafts, aerobic classes for kids, youth sports, aquatic demonstrations, and registration for youth sports programs. April 30 Call your YMCA for more information

HEART HEALTHY MONTH

February is American Heart Healthy Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the nation’s number one killer. The Y will be offering programs all month long that encourage you to adopt behaviors that promote healthy living and chronic disease prevention.

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• Take Tiny Tots Soccer or Basketball class • Enjoy playtime in Child Watch • Swim with mom, dad or an adult guardian in the pool • Play on the outdoor playground • Play Sports at the Y • Have a Y birthday party celebration • Take Gymnastics classes • Learn to swim in our group, private, or semi-private swim lessons And more …

• Swim in the pool with a parent or guardian • Enjoy playtime in Child Watch or the Spot • Hang out at the Y and play games with my friends and family • Participate in Afterschool Programs like performing arts, games, sports, wellness • Play on a Youth Sports Team • Join the Y’s Competitive Swim Team, Volleyball, Basketball or Gymnastics • Participate in Summer B.L.A.S.T • Enjoy a Y Fun Day when school is out • Enroll in Swim Lessons, Gymnastics, Dance, Cheerleading or Martial Arts • Get active in YFit, Kids Zumba®, and other Youth Fitness classes • Schedule my birthday party at the Y • Attend Y Family & Community events • Spend quality time with parents at Y Adventure Guide programs And more …

• Enjoy the Y without a Parent

BABY 2-5 6-12 TEEN Old Years Old I CAN... Years I CAN ... I CAN... I CAN... • Enjoy playtime in Child Watch • Enroll in parent/infant intro to swim classes • Take Mommy and Me classes with an Adult • Swim with mom, dad or an adult guardian in the pool • Have my birthday party at the Y • Enjoy the playground outside with an adult And more …

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What You Can Do At The Y

or Guardian with either a Teen or Family Membership • Work out in the fitness center without a parent • Participate in any group exercise class • Play sports at the Y like, Basketball or Volleyball • Enjoy the FREE WiFi throughout the building • Get active in YFit and Youth Fitness classes • Walk or jog on the track • Schedule my birthday party at the Y • Join Y Leaders Club • Become a member of Youth in Government • Enroll in Swim Lessons, Gymnastics, Dance or Martial Arts • Enjoy swimming and relax on the pool deck with friends • Join the Y’s Competitive Swim Team • Learn how to become a Lifeguard • Become an L.I.T. (Leader-in-Training) during the summer • Become a Y volunteer to earn service hours And more …

YMCA A Place for Everyone

At the Y, we want people of all ages to enjoy an active healthy lifestyle. Use our program guide to find out what FUN activities and events you and your entire family can take advantage of at the Y!

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ADULT I CAN... • Go swimming and enjoy the pool area • Participate in any Group Exercise class, including Zumba®, Spinning®, Body Pump, Pilates & Yoga • Join Mommy and Me classes with my infant • Participate in Water Fitness classes • Work out in the Wellness Center • Join Adventure Guides with my child • Get a Personal Trainer • Volunteer at the Y • Attend Adult Gymnastics class • Take Martial Arts classes • Attend one of many activities and special events • Play pick-up basketball • Enroll in group, private or semi-private swim lessons • Learn about becoming certified in CPR or First Aid • Relax in our social area with a cup of coffee and free WiFi • Attend FREE Lectures and Wellness Seminars • Join a committee, the Y Board or help out with fundraising • Play a game of Racquetball or Ping Pong • Take a Parent/Child Swim or Gymnastics Class • Bring a guest for a FREE visit to the Y And more …

If I Am An ACTIVE OLDER

• Go swimming and enjoy the pool area • Participate in Water Fitness classes • Learn about becoming certified in CPR or First Aid • Get a Personal Trainer (yes, you can!) • Learn to swim • Work out in the Wellness Center • Play a game of cards • Participate in Chair Yoga or Tai Chi • Join Group Interests like a Walking Club or Senior Outings • Attend Silver Sneakers or other fitness, health and wellness classes for Seniors • Take a Group Exercise class • Attend FREE Lectures and Wellness Seminars • Join a Committee, the Y Board or help out with fundraising • Have a cup of coffee in the social area with new friends • Attend one of many special events throughout the year • Volunteer at the Y And more …

• Play on the playground • Shoot hoops or bounce the ball on the basketball court • Kick a soccer ball around on the field area • Have a picnic by the pool • Celebrate a family birthday • Walk or jog together • Work on homework in the social gathering area • Enjoy swimming and relax on the pool deck with friends • Attend family-friendly activities and special events • Volunteer as a family at the Y or a special event And more …

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HEALTHY LIVING

Improving our community’s health and well-being

Health, Well-Being & Fitness

Personal Fitness Training

We all need the advice of an expert sometimes, as well as the personal attention that comes with a trainer or coach. Ys offer personal training and coaching to help you set and meet your specific goals in order to live healthier. Contact your local Y to learn more.

Healthy Lifestyles

Beyond exercise, the Y provides educational programs to promote healthier decisions, and offers a variety of programs that support physical, intellectual and spiritual strength, including Diabetes Prevention & Self-Management, Pre/Post-Natal Exercise Classes, Stress Management, CPR/First Aid, Lifeguard Training, and more.

Water Activities

What would the Y be without water? You’ll find a variety of water-based activities for all ages and abilities at many of our YMCA Centers. From water exercise to swim lessons to just plain relaxing, we’ve got your water-fun covered.

Group Exercise Cardio and Strength

Group exercise classes are

FREE for Y Members

Group exercise classes give you an immediate family of friends and neighbors, all encouraging you on your path to good health. Each class offers benefits from head to toe, strengthening your cardiovascular health and increasing your muscle strength. Each YMCA Center offers a menu of classes for members that often include popular choices such as: Boot Camp; Bosu Cardio; Cardio Circuit, Sculpt, and Box; Core Strength, Step®, Tabata, Total Definition, and Les Mills Body Pump®.

Pilates, Yoga and Meditation

Looking to center yourself, improve your focus and posture, and increase core strength and flexibility? Then our spirit-mind-body classes are perfect for you. Classes for all levels and abilities are found at our Ys and may include Pilates, Yoga, or Tai Chi.

Dancing

Music is the backdrop for fun dance routines for a dynamic and exciting workout. Zumba® is one of the most popular group exercise classes around. Join in the fun! You might even discover unique dance offerings such as Belly Dancing. Check us out and give it a try!

Indoor Cycling / Spinning®

Let it ride! Indoor cycling class provides a fun and challenging workout that boosts your muscular endurance and generates the higher caloric expenditures that many traditional cardio workouts lack. Regular participation enhances your speed, strength and stamina, and helps you reach your weight loss goal.

Small Group

Adult Team Sports

Performance

Small Group Training with a certified personal trainer that challenges you to move to the next level of intensity and strength. Examples of specialized trainings available in various locations throughout South Florida include:

Barbell - Pump it Up Boot Camp Cardio-Kick Fitness Interval Training Kettlebell Pilates Barre TRX Training Obstacle Course Zero to 5K Training Women on Weights Teen Athletic Training

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Active Older Adults

There’s no better place than the Y for active older adults. Are you an empty-nester, looking to or already retired, wanting to reconnect with your neighbors and community? You’ll find a variety of ways to stay or become healthy and engaged at the Y. We serve 15,000 Active Older Adults with health empowerment workshops, wellness and exercise classes, health seminars with doctors and health professionals, social events and volunteering. Exercise classes are designed for all levels and abilities, with chair and gentle options as well as full range of motion and standing classes. Your local Y offers a variety of classes that may include: Chair Yoga, Tai Chi, Cardio and Strength, EnhanceFitness™, Silver Sneakers®, Spinning® and Zumba®

Pompano YMCA Senior Program Center

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A community location just for our Active Older Adults. Here you can enjoy Zumba Gold®, Healing Yoga, health and wellness workshops and seminars, cardio and wellness equipment. Senior Medical Associates Building 20 Southwest 27 Avenue, 3rd floor Pompano Beach, FL 33069 954.657.8951 Hours: M – F 9 am to 1 pm

Senior Medical Associates has partnered with the YMCA of South Florida in offering health empowerment for Active Older Adults across South Florida.

Sports & Recreation We believe sports, fun and exploring new interests aren’t just for the young. Along with improving health, whenever teamwork is involved, there’s the added benefit of being connected to others. That’s why you’ll find a range of recreational activities at the Y. With something to offer everyone, there’s no such thing as being too old to get in the game.

Healthy Living • Improving our community’s health and well-being

Whether you miss “suiting up” or are new to team sports, the Y’s sports leagues provide a perfect opportunity to be active, social and reconnect or start fresh with a sport you love. Basketball, soccer, flag football and volleyball are just some of the options available to get you back on the court or on the field.

Recreation

So many activities serve to restore our spirits and energy, get us outdoors or test our limits. And for many of us, they’re the foundation of active living and rewarding relationships. Cycling, running, racquetball, swimming and many more recreational activities are available at your Y. Instruction, lessons and group trips are likely part of the mix, so it may be time for you to try something new.

Group Interests At the Y, we believe healthy living has as much to do with pursuing interests, passions and learning new things as it does with eating healthy and being active. Our minds and spirits need stimulus and enrichment, and we get so much more from life when we find things—and people—that inspire us.

Lifelong Learning At the Y, we offer a sense of community, fellowship and support that enriches people’s lives. You’re as likely to find a knitting class as an aerobic class at your Y, and book clubs, language classes, group travel and cooking classes are becoming as popular as anything in the gym. Take a deeper look at something you’re interested in while learning alongside others from your community who share your interests.

Family Time Serving families has always been at the heart of the Y. Family time at the Y is about giving families as a unit, and as individuals, the opportunities to build stronger bonds, achieve greater work/life balance, and become more engaged with their communities.

Family Nights Allow families a time and a place to come together to have a good time; participate in a variety of fun activities; share, communicate and strengthen their relationships; and meet other families.

Adventure Guides

Launch parents and their children on a journey of discovery, with the child as the explorer and the parent as the guide, encouraging parents to get to know your kid while your kid is still a kid with group activities such as games, crafts, songs, stories, skits, ceremonies, and outdoor pursuits such as camping, hiking and swimming. The one-on-one time in a fun, special environment builds important bonds through shared experiences.

Family Wellness/Nutrition and Recreation

The Y has always been a place where families can play, be active and learn together. Whether the activities are physical like sports or exercise classes, or more recreational like swimming, camping, cooking and arts, Ys want families doing them together because you’ll live healthier and make memories for a lifetime.

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Nurturing the potential of every child and teen

Swim, Sports & Play The Y is the starting point for many youth to learn about becoming and staying active, and developing healthy habits they’ll carry with them throughout their lives. And the benefits are far greater than just physical health. Whether it’s gaining the confidence that comes from learning to swim or building the positive relationships that lead to good sportsmanship and teamwork, participating in sports at the Y is about building the whole child, from the inside out. Stop by your nearest YMCA Family Center for additional Youth Wellness and Fitness options unique to that Family Center.

Youth Fitness Exercise

Looking for a structured, yet fun way for youth to work-out and build healthy exercise habits to last a lifetime? Then check out the many offerings available for kids and teens through youth fitness and exercise including: Kids Yoga Zumba® for Kids; YFit and Kid Fit – Youth Wellness Programs; Kids Cardio Fitness; Teen Strength & Conditioning; Youth Boot Camp; Athlete Speed & Agility; and Teen Athletic Training.

YFIT

Through YFit, we can help improve your child’s self-esteem, develop skilled movers, build agility, encourage a healthy weight and make physical activity fun and enjoyable. YFIT coaches are certified to teach an evidence-based physical activity program. Kids are engaged in a full hour of moderateto-vigorous physical activity and learn about creating life-long healthy eating habits. Offered at all YMCA locations.

Youth Sports Recreational

A full range of recreational youth sports options – basketball, soccer, volleyball, flag football, martial arts, baseball, gymnastics – can be found throughout South Florida at the Y. Improve your skills, make new friends, be active with other kids and learn to love a sport at the Y. Check out the sports offerings at your Y and get in the game with Tiny Tots - Soccer, Basketball & T-Ball; Baseball; T-ball; Softball; Flag Football; Volleyball; Soccer; Martial Arts; and Gymnastics – Progressive & Competitive

Swimming

Preschool

Volleyball

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Competitive swimming is available at select Ys and is able to accommodate all skill levels from beginner/recreational swimmer to the Olympic athlete. Coaches are USA Swimming Certified. Teams compete in state, regional and national championships. Offered at Hollywood, Pembroke Pines Aquatic Center & Weston locations only.

Competitive Volleyball is for players who have demonstrated an advance skill level of court play and understanding of volleyball. Teams compete in local, state, regional and national championships. Team try-outs required. Offered at Pembroke Pines and Weston locations. For select age groups only.

Basketball

Competitive Basketball is for players who have demonstrated an advance skill level of court play and understanding of basketball. Our volleyball leagues learn teamwork, strategy, and sportsmanship. Teams compete in local, state, regional and national championships. Team try-outs required. Offered at Pembroke Pines and Hollywood locations. For select age groups only.

Our basketball participants receive…. • Y of South Florida and MIAMI HEAT branded reversible jersey • One complimentary MIAMI HEAT ticket per player ($25 value) • Additional tickets for friends and family members will be offered at a discounted rate • Other fun and exciting opportunities with the MIAMI HEAT (subject to availability)

Youth Sports Competitive

Swimming and gymnastics are the most popular national competitive sports leagues at the Y. In South Florida, the Y also offers competitive swimming and gymnastics, helping kids value hard work, reach for excellence and enjoy spirited competition in state, regional and national championships. Find out what it takes to compete at an intense level.

Gymnastics

Competitive gymnastics is for youth demonstrating advanced gymnastic skill, abilities and interest in becoming a competitive gymnast. Teams compete in state, regional and national championships. Team try-outs required. Offered at Hollywood location only.

Quality full-day and partial-day child care for infants through preschoolers is available at select locations in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, enabling parents and family members to go to work knowing their children are in safe, stimulating environments.

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Greater Hollywood YMCA Preschool License # 45450

Homestead YMCA Preschool License #C11MD0137

Martin Luther King Jr. YMCA Preschool License #C11MDO985

SUMMER B.L.A.S.T – SUMMER CAMP Overnight, day or specialty camps at the Y share one thing: they’re about discovery. Kids have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories. And, of course, it’s a blast!

Fun Days And Spring Break Camps When school is out, the fun starts at the Y. Join the Y for a day of camp fun with games, youth fitness, arts and crafts, and more. Our Fun Days have it all. Pre- and post-program supervised activity time also available.

Education & Leadership It can be hard to figure out your place in the world. As a young person with your whole life ahead of you, having the right guidance and support can make a real difference in figuring out who you are and what you can achieve. Whether kids come to the Y looking to explore their interests, or for support in navigating challenges, our Y is committed to nurturing children and teens and roots for their success. A variety of programs for all ages can be found throughout our Ys in South Florida, including: Arts & Crafts; Youth Dance; Performing Arts; Teen Leaders Club, Counselor-in-Training and Leader-in-Training; and Youth in Government.

Youth In Government

Child Care Child care and early learning programs at the Y focus on holistically nurturing child development by providing a safe and healthy place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-reliance through the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Youth Development • Nurturing the Potential of Every Child and Teen

A statewide, youth-led, experiential learning opportunity that involves middle and high school students who immerse themselves in experiential civic engagement and to, quite literally, practice democracy. They meet to debate issues that affect citizens in their state and propose legislation. The program culminates with teens serving as delegates at their state conference and debating bills on the floor of the legislature.

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of every child and teen

Drowning Prevention

Accidental drowning is the leading cause of death among infants and small children in Florida, and Broward and Miami-Dade Counties lead the state. The reality is accidental drowning is preventable when you follow the 3 layers of drowning prevention:

1. Adult supervision 2. Barriers and alarms 3. Water safety instruction

Swimming

Swimming is a life skill as well as great exercise and a challenging sport. South Florida Ys offer swim lessons (for all ages), family swim, competitive swimming teams, a recreational swim team, and many kinds of adaptive swim programs for kids with special needs, so we can all enjoy safely enjoy the pleasures of an aquatic environment.

Recreational Swim Team

Join our recreational swim team to improve your stroke technique and endurance while having fun and making new friends. Offered at Pembroke Pines location only.

Youth Swim Lessons

Swimming is a life skill as well as great exercise and a challenging sport. Ys offer progressive swim lessons (for all ages), family swim, competitive swimming and diving teams, and many kinds of adaptive swim programs for kids with special needs, so we can all enjoy safely enjoy the pleasures of an aquatic environment.

Teen/Adult Swim Lessons

We provide swim lessons for both teens and adults. If you are a beginner or an experienced swimmer we will fit the class to your goals and needs.

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Private And Semi-Private Lessons

50%

If you feel that you work better in a one-on-one setting, want to work on specific skills or strokes, or you would like more flexible class times, private lessons are for you. Semi-private lessons are for two to three participants at the same skill level who would like to have a smaller setting than group lessons. Each participant must register individually. Y staff will not match participants. Please sign up at the same time as the participant with whom you would like to take the lesson. Available for youth or adults.

Stroke Clinics

Professional Y Swim Instructors work with you on your freestyle, back, breast, and butterfly strokes. Receive tips and tricks for swimming more efficient laps to boost your performance for fitness swimming or competitions.

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our pools at: Greater Hollywood YMCA Homestead YMCA North Pointe YMCA Pembroke Pines YMCA Aquatic Center Weston YMCA

INCLUSION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Learning to read, tying your shoe, going on your first field trip or simply making a new friend are experiences that create lasting memories for every child. For children who have special needs, reaching these milestones comes with unique challenges. The goal of inclusion is to increase each child’s ability to take part in activities with their peers and to create a mutual sense of belonging. The Y currently offers inclusion at elementary and middle schools. The program is designed for children, teens and adults ages 3 to 22 with a wide range of special needs, including physical, developmental, sensory and learning disabilities. The service structure and program schedule closely mirror that of a typical Y afterschool program with increased support such as:

• Shorter sessions • Lower staff-to-participant ratios • Adaptive materials and supplies

Y Sports Buddies Y Sports Buddies is an exciting, inclusive sports program for children of all ability levels that teach social skills, increasing self-confidence, skill development and promoting physical activity. They are paired with a volunteer (buddy) that helps engage them in the activity during each session. Volunteers and players alike enjoy interacting with each other while they experience the benefits of such sports as soccer, swimming and basketball. Sessions are facilitated by YMCA staff that can help participants and deal with any challenges that may come up during the sessions. *Inclusion Programs currently available in Broward County only

Youth Development • Nurturing the Potential of Every Child and Teen

than where I swim; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where I cross the finish line.

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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Giving back and providing support to our neighbors STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AS YOU STRENGTHEN YOURSELF

Community Locations

Upper Keys

Homestead

South Dade

Allapattah

North Pointe

Aquatic Center

Pembroke Pines

Hollywood

Weston

LA Lee

Lauderhill

The generosity of others is at the core of the Y’s existence as a nonprofit. It is only through the support of our thousands of volunteers and public and private donors that we are able to support and give back to the communities we serve. In order for our Y to continue to strengthen our South Florida community and impact lives in more meaningful ways, we need your help. Two ways you can help are by giving and volunteering.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Programs and Services

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Advisory Board Member

Annual Support Campaigner

Committee Member

Community Garden Caretaker

Community Service Projects

Mentoring

Special Events and Projects

Teen Community Service Hours

4 4

Youth Sports Coach

Volunteer Give of your time to help cultivate a community in which we all help one another. There are various types of volunteer opportunities:

• Youth Sports Coach • Community Garden • Special Events & Projects • Mentoring • Annual Campaign • Advisory Boards • Committees

Stop by the Member Services Desk at your local Y to find out how you can make a difference in your community.

Give Our Annual Campaign allows the Y to provide financial assistance to kids, families, seniors and adults in need so they can experience our programs and services. Juan may need to learn to swim and can’t afford it. Or the Johnsons may need a place to keep their family active. Y financial assistance lets them do that.

Social Responsibility • Giving back and providing support to our neighbors

than where I volunteer; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where I feel a sense of pride.

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Programs & Services Cardio Equiptment Free Weights Strength-Training Equiptment Wellness Equiptment Birthday Party Rental Indoor Basketball Court On-site Sports Field Facility Rental Family Locker Rooms Locker Rooms Playground Ping Pong Rock Climbing Wall Raquetball/ Handball/ Squash Sauna & Steam Room Skateboard Park Walking Track WiFi Family Fun Pool Lap Swimming Pool

Facilities At A Glance

Cmty. Locations

Upper Keys

Homestead

South Dade

Allapattah

North Pointe

Aquatic Ctr.

Pembroke Pines

Hollywood

Weston

L.A. Lee

Lauderhill

LOCATIONS

than where I take a class; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where I improve myself.

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4 4

Mommy and Me Service Hours – Teens

Special Needs ProgramsYouth and Adults Teen Leaders Club Teen Programs

Youth and Government

Y Leaders Club

4 4

Boot Camp Camp

Cheerleading Dance Diva Club Summer B.L.A.S.T

Flag Football

Glee, Voice, Art, Theater

YFit Martial Arts Karate/Kung Fu/Tai Chi

4 4

Special Needs ProgramsYouth & Adults

4 4

Swim Team

Volleyball

Community Locations

Upper Keys

Homestead

South Dade

Allapattah

North Pointe

4 4

Spinning /Cycle

4 4

Zumba

4 4

Bocce Ball 4

Pickleball 4 4

Softball

Swim Lessons-Teen/Adult

Water Activities

Family Nights/Activities

Water Activities

CPR/First Aid Certification Lifeguard Training Parents’ Night Out

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Aquatic Center

Adventure Guides Community Events

GROUP INTERESTS

Swim Instructor Training

Tumbling

Pembroke Pines

FAMILY TIME

Tennis

20 20

Ping Pong

4 4

Youth Sports - Competitive

Lawn Croquet

Martial Arts-Karate/Kung Fu/Tai Chi 4

Youth Fitness/Exercise

Racquetball

Youth Sports - Recreational

Pilates

Dance

Teen Fitness

SPORT AND RECREATION

Swim Lessons

Basketball 4

Tee Ball

Zero to 5K 4

Yoga

Soccer

Kickboxing

Tabata TRX Training

Garden Classes-Youth Gymnastics

Step

Obstacle Course Training

SilverSneakers®

Personal Training

Cardio & Strength-Training Cross-Training Group Exercise

4 4

SWIM, SPORTS AND PLAY Basketball Birthday Party Rental

4 4

Kettlebell Training

Boot Camp

Preschooler/Toddler Enrichment Leader-in-Training

HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND FITNESS

Body Sculpt

Homeschool Health & Fitness

Programs and Services Active Older Adult Programs Aquatic Group Exercise Body Pump™

EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP Art Club

Hollywood

HEALTHY LIVING

CHILD CARE 4

Weston

LA Lee

Lauderhill

Community Locations

Upper Keys

Homestead

South Dade

Allapattah

Aquatic Center North Pointe

Pembroke Pines

Hollywood

Weston

LA Lee

Lauderhill

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Programs and Services Afterschool Care Before School Care Kids Club Kid’s Zone/Child Watch Preschool Child Care Special Needs Programs Youth & Adults

Walking Club

Wellness Seminars

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YMCA OF SOUTH FLORIDA

WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE TURNING 100 Join us in 2016 as we celebrate 100 years of serving children and families in South Florida. CELEBRATING

More details to come. Check your local YMCA throughout the year for celebratory activities or visit ymcasouthflorida.org.

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Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center 3161 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL 33021 • (954) 989-9622

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20201 Saddle Club Road, Weston, FL 33327 • (954) 424-9622

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501 SW 172nd Avenue, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 • (954) 727-9622 SUNRISE BLVD

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2370 NW 17th Avenue, Miami, FL 33142 • (305) 635-9622

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9355 SW 134th Street, Miami, FL 33176 • (305) 254-0310

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North Pointe YMCA Family Center

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1361 NW 129th Avenue, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 • (954) 447-7645

1034 NE 8th Street, Homestead, FL 33030 • (305) 248-5189

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Pembroke Pines YMCA Aquatic Center & Splash Park

Homestead YMCA Family Center and Preschool

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408 NW 14th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 • (954) 467-2444

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L.A. Lee YMCA Family Center

STATE ROAD 441

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CORAL SPRINGS DR

1901 NW 49th Avenue, Lauderhill, FL 33313 • (754) 322-3608

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Lauderhill Community YMCA

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Upper Keys YMCA Program Center Key Largo Community Park

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500 St. Croix Place, Key Largo, FL 33037 • (305) 453-3422

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Serving Miami-Dade, Broward & Monroe Counties

LAUDERHILL COMMUNITY YMCA 1901 NW 49th Avenue Lauderhill, FL 33313 (754) 322-3608

PEMBROKE PINES YMCA FAMILY CENTER 501 SW 172nd Avenue Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 (954) 727-9622

SOUTH DADE YMCA FAMILY CENTER 9355 SW 134th Street Miami, FL 33176 (305) 254-0310

L.A. LEE YMCA FAMILY CENTER 408 NW 14th Terrace Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 (954) 467-2444

PEMBROKE PINES YMCA AQUATIC & PROGRAM CENTER 1361 NW 129th Avenue Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 (954) 447-7645

HOMESTEAD YMCA FAMILY CENTER AND PRESCHOOL 1034 NE 8th Street Homestead, FL 33030 (305) 248-5189

WESTON YMCA FAMILY CENTER 20201 Saddle Club Road Weston, FL 33327 (954) 424-9622

NORTH POINTE YMCA FAMILY CENTER 7351 NW 186th Street Miami, FL 33015 (786) 433-9622

GREATER HOLLYWOOD YMCA FAMILY CENTER 3161 Taft Street Hollywood, FL 33021 (954) 989-9622

VILLAGE OF ALLAPATTAH YMCA FAMILY CENTER AND PRESCHOOL 2370 NW 17th Avenue Miami, FL 33142 (305) 635-9622

UPPER KEYS YMCA PROGRAM CENTER Key Largo Community Park 500 St. Croix Place Key Largo, FL 33037 (305) 453-3422

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