There’s Always something Happening at your YMCA/YWCA by Marianne Pindar, Hazleton YMCA/YWCA Marketing Director Since 1895, the greater Hazleton Area YMCA/YWCA has provided “something to do” for the citizens of this vibrant community. The Y provides programs and services for everyone regardless of age, income or background. The Y USA encourages us to “Do MORE and Be More.” The YMCA stands for youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. The Y is more than just swimming and a gymnasium. There are programs for all members of the family from our babysitting and preschool, to before and after care Programs; we offer Holiday camps for days when there is no school due to weather, teacher in-service or ACT 80 days. Summer Camp and our annual Carnival give the kids a chance to show case what they’ve learned and developed over time well-spent at the Y. The Teen Center offers our kids a chance to meet new people; socialize and have fun. Some go on to partake in the Teen Leaders program where for example they coordinate the annual Haunted trail among other Community service activities. Our ExerZone is a truly state-of-the-art techno exercise zone complete with X-box Kinects, Nintendo Wiis, and Dance Revolution. Fall and Winter sports keep the place a buzz these days, the barracuda and HAZY Swim teams, Basketball leagues and fitness classes are getting people in best shape for the upcoming holiday season. If you are not in to competitive sports, there is instructional swim, and fitness, therapeutic swim and Aqua
Zumba to name a few. Just for fun we offer a Dragon Dip and a Doggie Dip. This is a great place to host a birthday party for kids of all ages. WE have specialty parties such as: Rock Climbing, zumbAtomic Parties, Gym Parties, Teen Center Parties, ExerZone Parties, Pool Parties and Rock-Swim & gym Parties. To get our pet on its best “Santa’s watching” behavior, there is our doggie obedience training. For those who feel their pet is even more blessed, we work with Passion for Paws to provide training for your pet to become a certified Therapy Dog. Your Y has always prided itself on being here for the community. We are here 7 days a week and strive to offer something for everyone! Call us for more information on any program 570-455-2046. A healthy Holiday season gives way to a bright and shiny New Year! Come on in and visit YOUR Hazleton Y.
WHERE A MEMBERSHIP MEANS MORE Hazleton YMCA/YWCA
Good things come together at the Hazleton Y. It’s the place to nurture your own well-being and the community’s. Join the Y in November and we will waive the new member fee if you donate a grocery bag full of non-perishable food items.
Hazleton YMCA/YWCA 570-455-2046 hazletonymcaywca.org
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PRIZES MUST BE PICKED UP BY NOVEMBER 22, 2013 OR PRIZE IS FORFEITED.
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