2016 Fall 2017 Spring Program Schedule. Registration. Facility Hours. YMCA of Stratford Perth

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1 2016 Fall 2017 Spring Program Schedule YMCA of Stratford Perth Facility Hours Registration Monday to Friday: 5:30am 11:00pm Saturday: 7:00am 6:00pm Sunday: 8:00am 6:00pm Stat Holidays: 8:00am 4:00pm September 8, 2016 at 4:00pm 204 Downie Street, Stratford N5A 1X A Member Agency of the

2 Your Membership The Stratford-Perth YMCA offers memberships for people of all ages, backgrounds, beliefs and abilities. Flexible payment options, family discounts and our assisted membership program make belonging to the Y open to everyone. Your YMCA membership is all inclusive, allowing you use of all programs and services, with no hidden fees or contracts. Fitness Centre Recently expanded to better serve the growing needs of our community, our Fitness Centre includes new cardio equipment equipped with built in TV s, new strength machines, free weights and increased space to increase your strength, cardiovascular health and flexibility. Ages: 15+ (unless graduated Teen Strength for teens 12-14) Fitness Classes Classes available morning, afternoon and evening for all fitness levels and abilities. Add variety to your workout regimen to help you reach your goals in a fun, encouraging atmosphere. Classes include: Cycle Fit, Body Blast, Group Power, Yoga, Zumba, Nia & Bounce to name a few. Pool Lengths, open swims, swimming lessons and AquaFit are all included with your membership free of charge. my Fit Enjoy 3 complimentary orientations to get you started in the right direction. The my Fit program introduces new members to cardio and strength training equipment while teaching you the proper form and technique to feel confident in our Fitness Centre. Book an appointment with a personal trainer to get started achieving your goals. Court Sports Your Y membership includes both racquetball and squash at no additional charge. Book courts over the phone or at the front desk. Indoor Track Above our gymnasium is an indoor track for people who enjoy either walking or running (12 laps equal 1 kilometre). YMCA Memberships contact Cathy Clay, Supervisor of Membership & Health at cathy_clay@ymca.ca

3 Additional Membership Benefits Personal Training YMCA Personal Training is a great way to customize your exercise program. Our trainers can help you improve your cardiovascular fitness, muscular conditioning, endurance, and flexibility, and can further improve your body composition through both traditional and innovative techniques. The Y s certified professional trainers can help you reach your fitness goals. Perhaps you re just beginning to work out on a regular basis, or maybe you re an athlete looking to get to the next level. Whatever your situation and goals, our Y Personal Trainers can help. What are the benefits of a Personal Trainer? Improve overall health and fitness Motivate and stay motivated and on track for personal and health goals Learn proper techniques and master full range of motion Have a clear program direction to achieve personal goals and see results Focus on addressing unique health concerns and problems New to the YMCA, Registered Massage Therapy! Brooke Schlotchauer RMT has been with the YMCA for 5+ years working in the child care department, and has taken on a new role as our Registered Massage Therapist. Brooke focuses on sports therapy and is certified in kinesiology taping. Call to book your appointment Adult Programming contact Jay Colquhoun, Manager of Health, Fitness & Aquatics at jay_colquhoun@ymca.ca KidZone Ages infant to 12 years No cost for members. Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 12:00noon Monday-Thursday 4:00pm to 8:30pm Women and Weights A six week program for older female adults to learn how to incorporate strength training into their fitness routine. We will assesss the crowd on day one and adjust the program based on general ability and fitness level. Teen Strength A program for youth aged 12-14, teaching basic anatomy, fundamentals of cardio and strength training. After completing this course, youth are permitted to use the Fitness Centre on their own. Program runs every P.A. Day, 10am 12pm. Running Club This program is for all ages and skill levels. Runners will meet in the lobby on Tuesdays and 6:00pm to go outside the building for a run on a variety of different routes and distances.

4 Youth Programs Program Title Program Description Time/Dates Price Parent & Tot Gymnastics For children between the ages of 18 months to under 3 years. Tots will get up, be active, and start to experience the basics of gymnastics. Our class will rotate throughout the gymnasium and children will experience the balance beam, uneven bars, vault and tumbling floor. All parents must remain in the gym throughout the class. Parents can be actively involved and stay with their children for the full class or parents can opt to remain on the slide lines and only become involved if needed. Weds: Sep 21 Dec 7, 5:30 6:15pm Thurs: Sep 22 Dec 8, 5:30 6:15pm Fall prices: $100 Members $120 Non-Members Kinder Gym Recreational Gymnastics Advanced Recreational Gymnastics A 1-hour program for youth 3 5 years teaching basic movement patterns and introducing gymnastics skills on the beam, bars, vault and floor. A focus is also placed on improving flexibility, strength and self confidence. Skill progress is monitored and levels are recognized with a report card after each session. Parents are invited to stay and watch during monthly viewing sessions only. A 1.5-hour program for youth ages 6 & up with progressive levels and standards based on the nationally recognized CANGYM program. Skill progress is monitored and levels are recognized with a report card after each session. Parents are invited to stay and watch during monthly viewing sessions only. A 2-hour program for youth ages 6 & up who have completed CANGYM Levels 1 4. Participants will follow the CANGYM program while also setting individual goals. Gymnasts will polish more advanced gymnastics skills through increased gym time and expanded gymnastics coaching. Skill progress will be recognized with a report card at the end of each session. Parents are invited to stay and watch during monthly viewing sessions only. Weds: Sep 21 Dec 7, 5:30 6:30pm, 6:30 7:30pm Thurs: Sep 22 Dec 8, 6:30 7:30pm Sat: Sep 24 Dec 17, 1:00 1:55pm, 2:00 2:55pm, 3:00 3:55pm Weds: Sep 21 Dec 7, 6:30 8:00pm Sat: Sep 24 Dec 17, 1:00 2:25pm & 2:30 3:55pm Weds: Sep 21 Dec 7, 6:30 8:30pm Thurs: Sep 22 Dec 8, 6:30 8:30pm Sat: Sep 24 Dec 17, 12:00 2:000pm Must register for the whole year. By recommendation only. Fall prices: $165 Mem, $185 Non-Mem Fall prices: $180 Mem, $200 Non-Mem $435 Mem 2 payments: $220+$215) $475 Non-Mem 2 payments: $240+$235) Home Alone Creative Creations Kids Club Saturday AM Experience Flick and Float Gym Program A 3-hour course youth years offering the tools needed to spend time alone at home focusing on safety and coping in emergency situations. A six week art program for youth 6 12 years focusing on an ongoing project will teach new skills and foster the skills they already have! A program for youth 3 5 years, focusing on crafts, games and stories with swimming on Fridays. A year-round program for youth aged 3 12, doing crafts, tumbling in the gym, cooking and swimming in the pool. Twice a month youth will gather on a Friday night to watch a movie, have some pizza and go for a swim. At 5:00pm the pizza is ordered and movie starts. At 6:30pm the children swim. Course runs 1:00 4:00pm on P.A. Days Tuesdays starting Sep 21, 6:00 7:00pm. Program runs 9:15 11:15am Register for Tues, Thurs, or Fri. Program runs 9am 12pm Session I: Sept 24 to Dec 10 Session II: Jan 7 to Mar 25 2nd and 4th Friday of the month 4:00-5:00pm drop off. 7:30pm pick-up. $35.00 Member $40.00 Non-Member $12/child per 6 week session. Included in Membership. $30/member/per session Registered program for Members Only. $2.50/Member (per slice of pizza) $2.50/Non-Member + Day Pass A fun recreation program designed to promote healthy active play for children Tuesdays from 5:00 6:30pm Included in Membership. Youth Leaders Program The goal of our program is to coach future leaders by creating an environment of learning and immediate application. This program is designed with the expectation that Youth will be able to take on a leadership role in working with children. Leader in Training I Leader in Training II Supported by For youth aged 12 & up who want to learn and build on their leadership skills. This will occur through fostering an understanding of YMCA Healthy Child Development and applying the knowledge and skills to program areas through our Saturday Morning Experience program. On competition of LIT 1, the next step is hands on implementation, creating & leading programs paired with YMCA Youth Program staff. This program finishes with a one-week training with our Summer Camp staff and continues with a summer Co-op position in our camps. Contact Angie Adair On-going as LIT I complete their training. The YMCA is committed to fostering and coaching youth development, so both programs are free programs, however a time commitment is required. These programs are for those showing interest in leading and working with children, who want to extend their knowledge and training as babysitters and who desire to learn more about themselves and their abilities. A calendar listing dates and topics to be covered will be provided at time of registration. Let us host your birthday party! Parties include YMCA supervision, gym and pool time and a party room! Parties are held on Saturdays or Sundays. Please check at the front desk for available dates and pricing. Karate Monday and Thursdays Ages 8+ & Adults Contact Steve Foley YMCA Youth programming contact Angie Adair, Supervisor of Community & Youth at angie_adair@ymca.ca

5 Aquatics YMCA Splasher/Bubbler Program Ages: 4 months 3 years A program designed for parents/caregivers and children to become comfortable in the water together. Learn basic swim and safety skills in a fun and safe environment! Instruction includes comfort in the water, splashing with arms and legs, pool orientation, songs and free time for questions and play. YMCA L il Dippers Program Ages: 3 5 years Bobber: This beginner level focuses on safety, entering and exiting the pool, progressions for submersion, short swims, assisted floats and propulsion. Floater: At this level, children learn deep water awareness, pool rules, how to wear a personal floatation device (PFD), assisted jumps into the water, submersions, blowing bubbles and retrieving sinking objects. Glider: This intermediate level introduces deep water activities including front and back swims to a distance of 5m. Diver: In this intermediate level, children continue to develop deep water skills, work on arm action and increase front and back swim distances to 10m. Surfer: This level explores diving, surface support, creative pool entries and extends swim distances to 15m - 25m. Dipper: In this level, children are introduced to front and back crawl. Children will also explore deep water activities and skills. YMCA Learn to Swim Program Ages: 6 12 years Otter: This beginner level focuses on safety, entering and exiting the pool, progression for submersion and short distance swim of 5m, assisted floats and propulsion. Seal: This beginner level introduces deep water jumping, breath control and surface support. Participants continue to develop floats, glides and distance swim of 10m. Dolphin: Building on what was learned in Seal; the child spends more time in deep water. Endurance is increased to distances of 15m for front and back swims. Front crawl is introduced. Swimmer: In this level participants progress to treading water for 60 seconds, front crawl for 25m distance and are introduced to resuscitation. YMCA Star Program Ages: 6 12 years Star 1: Continuing on from Swimmer level the participant will work on developing their front crawl to the intermediate standard and back crawl to initial standard. Endurance will be developed as the participant works toward completing a 75m swim. Star 2: Participants continue to develop front and back crawl as well as elementary backstroke. Front crawl and back crawl starts are learned in this level as is headfirst sculling. Breaststroke is introduced. Star 3: Building endurance and perfecting strokes. Participants are required to complete a 300m endurance swim. Front crawl and back crawl are at advanced standard while elementary backstroke is at intermediate standard and breaststroke is at initial standard. Foot first sculling and back crawl turn are learned. Star 4: Participants learn about drowning prevention, develop higher level rescue skills and build further endurance. YMCA Star Leadership Program Ages: 8 14 years Star 5: While working on increasing endurance, participants are introduced to sidestroke. Other strokes are being developed as well. The breaststroke start and turn as well as the front crawl turn are introduced at this time. Surface dives and synchro skills are at the heart of this level. Endurance is now a 500m swim. Star 6: Advanced synchro skills and some water polo skills are learned at this level. As well some unique swim strokes are introduced like waltz crawl, inverted breaststroke and double over arm backstroke. Participants continue to develop their endurance with a 600m swim. Star 7: This program develops lifesaving and fitness skills, including rescuing a submerged victim, carrying an unconscious victim and basic first aid situations. Swimmers are introduced to strategies for teaching swimming skills. This level is perfect for a future lifeguard/swim instructor! Lifesaving Fitness Ages: 10+ This program is designed to teach the importance of physical fitness in lifesaving. Lifesaving Fitness is for participants 10+ who will learn how to measure, monitor and maintain physical fitness for lifesaving emergencies. YMCA Adult Lessons Ages: 16 + These lessons are designed to help adults learn basic swimming techniques, feel more comfortable in the water and develop safe swimming habits. Whether you are looking to upgrade your skills, or are a first time swimmer, we can help you reach your swimming goals. Private Lessons Ages: 4 months 99 years Is your child stuck on a certain stroke, or needs help getting comfortable in the water? Are you looking for one-on-one instruction? Are you looking to enhance your own strokes or confidence in the pool? Private lessons are the way to go! This is a great way to improve self-esteem and confidence in the water for swimmers of any age. Private lessons are half hour in length and have a per class cost of $20 (Members) and $25 (Non-Members). Please contact Colton Maracle, Aquatic Supervisor, for more information. Progress Cards Lesson progress cards are now available online! Swimmers who successfully complete their swim level can pick up their sticker or badge from their instructor. To access progress cards, use the link on our website or visit: swimgen.net/search/spymca Enter your child s barcode, found on their membership card and click View Reports to access their online progress card. Leadership Programs Looking for what s next? We offer many lifesaving and leadership programs! Please check out the Aquatics section of our website for more information. www. stratfordperthymca.com YMCA Aquatics programming contact Colton Maracle, Aquatics Supervisor at colton_maracle@ymca.ca

6 Become a Volunteer The superior quality of our programs is due largely to the dedication of our volunteers. Each member s YMCA experience is enhanced by the commitment to excellence of these outstanding people. The Stratford-Perth Family YMCA actively encourages our members to share their skills and abilities and to enhance their personal growth through volunteer opportunities. Providing these opportunities for personal growth is an integral part of our mission. YMCA volunteers are recruited and evaluated, in all of our program areas, using the same criteria as any YMCA employee. Training opportunities are constant, to ensure that certifications and education always meet or exceed our standards of excellence. There are volunteers in every area of our YMCA: Graphic Design, Web Design, Membership Services, Aquatics, Youth, Group Fitness, Administration, Individual Conditioning, Camp, Babysitting and Child Care. The fundraising achievements of our Strong Kids Campaign are an example of the excellent efforts of a team of dedicated volunteers and staff. We encourage you to take advantage of the wide diversity of opportunities; many of our YMCA staff got their start as volunteers. So, remember We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Ask any of our staff how you can become a YMCA volunteer and Build your future and your skills at the YMCA! About our YMCA Strong Kids Campaign Our annual YMCA Strong Kids Campaign raises funds to give children and youth in our community the opportunities they need, to participate in proven YMCA programs and achieve their full potential: to live healthier, happier lives today, and grow into productive adults in the future. Supporting our YMCA Strong Kids Campaign directly helps children, teens and young adults in our community. The Stratford-Perth YMCA, has been an active and charitable part of our community since We serve over 7000 individuals and one in four youth and young adults years across Stratford-Perth annually. Last year more than 2,400 people were assisted to participate in YMCA programs and activities representing an investment of more than $500,000 in individuals across our community. The majority of assistance went to children, youth and young adults in the form of memberships at our health and fitness sites in Stratford and St Marys including swimming instruction; participation in our summer day camps in Stratford, Mitchell and Shakespeare; meals, support & counselling through our youth centres in Stratford and Mitchell and support for families in times of challenge through our early learning and school-age programs and sites in Stratford and Shakespeare. Your gift will help ensure people of all ages are healthier and more productive regardless of their background or financial situation. This means: Helping a family enjoy fun filled activity at the Y Helping a child learn to swim Helping a teen learn to lead and feel success Enabling a child participate in a recreation or physical activity Enabling a family to use a trusted, quality child care There are children, teens and young adults in our community who, with your help, will be healthier today and more productive tomorrow. By giving today, you can help our kids build a better community for the future. To learn more about the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, or to make a donation, visit or visit the Y today. Together, we can build a healthy community. YMCA of Stratford Perth 204 Downie Street, Stratford N5A 1X A Member Agency of the