GROWING STRONGER TOGETHER GREATER HOLYOKE YMCA 2017-2018 Membership & Program Brochure !
Birthplace of Volleyball
The Y. So Much More. The Greater Holyoke YMCA is part of a powerful association of men, women and children from all walks of life joined by a shared passion to strengthen the foundations of community with a commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. Though the world may be unpredictable, one thing remains certain – the Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities.
Our Mission Helping all in the Greater Holyoke community achieve their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body.
Our Purpose The Greater Holyoke YMCA delivers on its mission by serving as a premier organization promoting community wellness and family enrichment through causedriven programs that focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Nurturing the potential of every child and teen We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. We intentionally build healthy, connected, committed and secure youth in the communities we serve.
FOR HEALTHY
Improving our community’s health and well-being
FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILI
Giving back and providing support to our neighbors
In the neighborhoods we serve, the Y is a leading voice on health and well-being. The Y’s programs bring families closer together, encourage better health and foster community connections while providing the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirits, minds and bodies.
The YMCA has been listening and responding to our area’s social needs for 130 years. We live our mission every day by offering classes, trainings and programs that address many of the most critical social issues facing our communities.
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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION CHILD CARE & YOUTH PROGRAMS SWIM LESSON INFORMATION ADULT WELLNESS HEALTHY LIFESTYLES POLICIES
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HOURS
171 Pine Street, Holyoke MA 01040 413-534-5631 e-mail: info@holyokeymca.org Website: www.HolyokeYMCA.org
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We’re at the intersection of Routes 202 and 116. Beech Street (Route 202 South) between Appleton and Suffolk Streets in Holyoke. Our parking lot is also accessible from Beech Street. We are minutes from Interstates 91, 391 and the MassPike.
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HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday through Friday: 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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• Wellness Center and Gym closes 15 minutes prior to facility closing.
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CHILD WATCH HOURS** Monday-Friday: 8:45 AM to 11:30 AM Monday-Thursday: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM Friday: 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM Saturday: 8:45 AM to 11:00 AM Sunday: 9:15 AM to 11:00 AM
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KID ZONE HOURS** Monday-Thursday: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Friday 5:30 - 7:00PM Saturday 9:00 AM-11:00 AM and additional times during the summer and school vacation weeks.
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DAYS CLOSED** The Y is closed: the day of the Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Parade, Easter. Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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LIMITED HOURS The Y has limited hours on the following days: Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
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**Hours are subject to change, i.e., Summer, special events, etc. and will be posted throughout the building, on our website and on our Facebook page.
LOCATION
¡Somos tu YMCA! Nuestro website tiene un botón 'Traducir' en la esquina superior derecha: www.holyokeymca.org. Si usted prefiere hablar con alguien o tiene alguna pregunta, por favor llámenos al 413-534-5631 para hablar con uno de nuestro personal bilingüe.
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! FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
We are committed to providing financial assistance to those in our community who cannot afford the full price of membership and/or programs. Financial assistance keeps the Y available to all who need us most. We accept financial assistance applications yearround. Please note: all applications must be completed in full with necessary documentation attached to be considered. The application is available at the Member Service Desk or on the “Membership” page of our website.
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FACILITY RENTAL
Looking for a fun and affordable place to host your next meeting, birthday party, celebration, office party or social gathering? The Y has facilities available to rent, including our two indoor swimming pools, our large gym and two flexible multipurpose rooms. Contact our Member Service Desk and our staff will be happy to assist you! Page
HOW TO REGISTER • ONLINE REGISTRATION: In order to access online registration, your e-mail must be in our system. Go to www.holyokeymca.org/programs and click ‘Register Online.’ • IN-PERSON REGISTRATION: You can register at our Member Service Desk at any time. We do not accept program registration via phone or fax.
SESSION SCHEDULE* Fall I 2017 — 7 Weeks Registration begins 8/19/2017 Fall I Session: 9/10-10/28/2017
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Fall II 2017 — 7 Weeks Registration begins 10/21/2017 Fall II Session: 11/5-12/23/2017
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Winter 2018 — 7 Weeks Registration begins 12/9/2017 Winter Session: 1/2-2/17/2018 (no classes 2/18-2/24) Special Programs: 2/19-2/23/2018
Early Spring 2018 — 7 Weeks Registration begins 2/10/2018 Early Spring Session: 3/4-4/28/2018 Special Programs 4/16–4/20/2017
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Spring 2018 — 8 Weeks Registration begins 4/21/2018 Spring Session: 4/29-6/23/2018
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Summer 2018 — 8 Weeks Registration begins 6/16/2018 Summer Session: 7/1-8/25/2018
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MEMBERSHIP TYPES FULL-FACILITY MEMBERSHIPS Full-facility members have access to all program areas: Wellness Center (cardio and strength machines), Kid Zone, large and small pools, racquetball courts, gymnasium, group fitness classes, steam and sauna for adults, family changing rooms, boys and girls locker rooms and men’s and women’s locker rooms. • ADULT: Any individual member between the ages of 26 and 64. • ADULT COUPLE: Two adults living in the same household. • FAMILY: A family membership with 2 adults and all dependent children (25 years and younger) living in the same household. • ONE-PARENT FAMILY: A family with 1 adult or a 2parent family but only one adult in the household joins the Y. Includes all dependent children (25 years and younger) living in the same household. • SENIOR: Any member age 65 or older. • SENIOR COUPLE: Two members both 65 or older who live in same household. • YOUNG ADULT: Any individual member between the ages of 19 and 25. • HIGH SCHOOL: For teens ages 14 to 18. If under 18, parent/guardian is required to sign the membership application. Teens have full use of the facility, but must sign the Wellness Center teen guidelines and complete an orientation if between the ages of 14 and 17. Page
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LIMITED-FACILITY MEMBERSHIPS Limited-facility memberships have access to specific areas based on age or to specific programs based on registration. • YOUTH: For youth ages 7 to 13 years old. A parent/ guardian is required to sign membership application. Unless they are in a program and under the supervision of Y staff, youth members 11 and younger must be accompanied by a parent/guardian while in the facility. Youth ages 11 to 13 are permitted to use the Wellness Center with a parent/guardian and after completing the youth orientation and signing the Wellness Center youth/teen guidelines.
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• PROGRAM INDIVIDUAL: For individuals who want access only to programs for which there is a fee, such as youth swim lessons or tumbling classes. Membership fee is paid annually. Program member pays an annual fee and a fee when registering for programs. Program members don’t have use of our facility, i.e., Wellness Center, pools, open gym, etc., outside their program.
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• PROGRAM FAMILY: Same as program individual, but for the whole family. Some aquatic classes, camps for kids and special events require program registration. Visit our website for our most current program offerings for kids, adults and families.
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MEMBERSHIP INFO !
STEAM AND SAUNA
For current membership rates please visit holyokeymca.org or contact one of our member service representatives.
KID ZONE
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WELLNESS CENTER Our Wellness Center includes state-of-the-art cardiovascular, strength and flexibility equipment designed to meet the needs of both beginners and the experienced. The Wellness Center includes Cardio, Cybex selectorized strength equipment and Free Weights. The cardio area includes a wide variety of equipment to help you increase your heart rate and improve cardiovascular health. The selectorized area is equipped with machines designed to give you a totalbody workout. Our functional fitness area provides space for stretching & strength such as: medicine balls, jump ropes, resistance bands, kettle bells, risers and more. Our Free Weight area includes dumbbells, barbells, plate-loaded equipment, benches and more. • Ages 11-13 are permitted to use the Wellness Center with a parent/guardian and after completing the youth orientation and signing the Wellness Center youth/teen guidelines. • Ages 10 and under are not permitted in the Wellness Center. • Ages 14 and older are not required to have adult supervision but must sign the Wellness Center teen guidelines and complete an orientation.
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POOLS The Y has two indoor pools. The Taber Pool is our large 6-lane, 25-yard pool that is perfect for lap swimmers and swim team. Our warm-water small pool is a 4-lane, 20-yard temperature-controlled pool for open swims, physical therapy, aquatic fitness and youth swim classes.
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GYM Our gym is available for basketball, volleyball, parties and many of our group fitness classes.
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RACQUETBALL
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Our facility includes two racquetball courts.
LOCKER ROOMS Members have access to fully equipped youth and adult locker rooms as well as a family changing area and two family changing rooms with showers.
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Available to all adult members 18 and older and located in adult locker rooms.
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Our Kid Zone is a cool, fun place for youth ages 6 years – 11 years to socialize, read, play games and engage in physical activity. The room contains handpicked equipment to deliver health, wellness, and education through movement, promoting our Youth Development and Healthy Living. Studies suggest that regular physical activity supports healthy child development by improving memory, concentration and positive outlook. The connection between learning and exercise seems to be especially strong for elementary school students. The staff in Kid Zone are trained on all equipment and to lead activities with your child(ren). All kids 6-11 must be signed in/out by a parent/ guardian. The adult must remain in the building at all times. Cost to full facility members: Free.
CHILD WATCH
A fun, interactive place designed with your child in mind. For use by children 4 weeks to 7 years who are allowed to play for up to two hours. Parent/guardian must be in the building at all times. Our Child Watch center features an indoor playground, creative toys and engaging activities. This program is free to members who hold a family or one-parent family membership. A $3 per child/per visit fee applies to all other membership types.
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NATIONWIDE RECIPROCITY PROGRAM This program allows our full-facility adult members (18 and older) to use ANY other YMCA facility at no charge! You'll need to present your membership card and a photo ID for access. We suggest you contact the visiting Y for details.
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GUEST PASSES Full-facility members 18 and older are welcome to bring a guest. Youth may not bring guests.Youth (13 and younger) and High school guests (ages 14–17) must be accompanied by an adult. Guests 14 and older must fill out a Guest Information Form and leave a picture ID at the Member Service Desk. If you have never been to our Y and are 18 or older, your first visit is on us! Guest Fees: • $3 - 13 and younger • $5 - 14-17 years old • $10 - 18 and older
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ! CHILD!CARE Y-KIDS PRESCHOOL
The Y-Kids Preschool is a full or ½-day program for 2.9 to 5-year-olds. Y-Kids is located at St. Paul's Church in Holyoke. The program boosts early learning in children by focusing on: large & small group time, choice time, transition time, physical activity, healthy eating and taking advantage of all the Y has to offer in a safe and fun environment. The Y-Kids program includes: early literacy, yoga, music, arts, nutrition, kindergarten readiness and more. Financial assistance is available.
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SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE The Greater Holyoke YMCA has decades of experience providing safe, high-quality child care. Our mission is to provide age-appropriate activities that strengthen the family and develop the whole child socially, physically and academically. Our programming includes literacy and homework help, thematic curriculum, arts and crafts, physical activities, outside play and healthy snacks. Our dedicated staff is trained in child development, positive behavior, first aid and CPR. All of our sites are licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and serve children ages 5 through 13. All children enrolled in our after-school program full-time will receive a one-year program membership.
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AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM We offer afterschool programs in Holyoke and South Hadley. Programs begin at school dismissal and run until 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Sites are open on half days of school. Sign up for full-day programs during school vacation weeks for an additional fee.
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We offer two before-school programs in South Hadley. The Plains School Program serves children enrolled at Plains Elementary School. The Mosier School Program serves children enrolled at Mosier Elementary and Michael E. Smith Middle Schools. Staff walk the middle school students over to their school at the appropriate time. Program staff will assist with homework and facilitate group activities. A light breakfast is served.
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SUMMER CAMPS Camp is a unique and invaluable experience! YMCA campers learn how to be responsible and resourceful, work in groups, solve problems and make decisions that will help them grow as individuals—all while having fun. The Greater Holyoke YMCA has two summer camps: one in Holyoke and one in South Hadley. The camps are for children ages 5–13. Field trips are an integral part of the camp program in which campers are introduced to and shown ways to appreciate our areas’ outdoor resources.
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SCHOOL VACATION CAMPS The Y offers weeklong camps coinciding with February and April school vacations. Come to the Y and have a fun week full of great activities. Each week will include recreational swimming, arts and crafts, nutrition lessons, gym time and more! A healthy snack will be provided daily.
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YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS
KIDS NIGHT OUT—Ages 6 months-13 years Parents, enjoy some adult time and be assured your children will have a blast in a safe, caring, fun environment. Once a month, this is your chance to have a date night, finish a project, go shopping or just relax. The program runs from 5:00 to 9:00 PM and has a different theme every month. Pre-registration by the Friday before the program is required.
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TEEN WELLNESS ORIENTATION—Ages 11–17 This program is required for all 11 to 17 year old members who wish to utilize our Wellness Center. This orientation is designed to help acclimate teens on Wellness Center guidelines & etiquette as well as learn how to use our Cybex equipment safely & effectively. Schedule your orientation at the Wellness Center desk.
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SAFE SITTER Ⓡ BABYSITTING—Ages 11–14 We proudly offer Safe Sitter trainings throughout the year. Babysitting is an important job. It's about more than making money. You need life and safety skills to take care of and protect children. Safe Sitter teaches you what to do!
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Teens are welcome to attend land-based group fitness classes. Group fitness classes are a fun and social way to meet your fitness goals. Enjoy a wide range of classes like Zumba, Cardio Hip-Hop, Body Sculpt, Y-
SWIM LESSON PROGRAMS We are launching a brand-new swim lesson program. This new child-centered curriculum will help your child swim confidently at his or her own pace. All classes will focus on water safety, having fun while learning, building character and increasing self-confidence. We’ll provide parents with helpful resources and weekly feedback to help them be active participants in their child’s learning process.
When signing your child up for swim lessons, all you have to do is choose the appropriate age range:
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Parent/Child (6 months to 3 years) Preschool (3-5 years) School Age (5-12 years)
Then, on the first day of class, the instructor will determine which of the following skill levels your child will begin in. From there, they’ll progress up through the levels at their own pace.
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PARENT/CHILD SWIM LESSONS (AGES 6 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS) Close supervision is the best way to prevent drowning. Through this program, parents and caregivers will learn how to supervise children in the water, how to prevent accidents and how to plan for emergencies. This program also promotes water enrichment and aquatic readiness for children ages 6 Months to 3 years of age. Levels in this phase include:
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A: Swim Starters: Water Discovery Parents accompany children in this class, which introduces babies and parents to the aquatic environment through exploration that encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water: • To encourage developmentally appropriate expectations by parents of babies enrolled in water enrichment programs • To introduce and emphasize basic aquatic safety to parents • To provide a positive parent/child aquatic experience and an opportunity to build the parent/child relationship • To provide parents and children the opportunity to share common experiences, socialize, and interact with one another
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B: Swim Starters: Water Exploration
In this class, parents are guided to work with their child to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles and fundamental safety and aquatic skills. The general goals of the program are: • To encourage children to explore their aquatic environment and their own skills with parents’ help • To introduce basic water skills such as kicking, breath control, and body control or balance • To encourage children to make purposeful movement in the water and movements in response to visual and verbal cues • To have fun in the water using toys and flotation devices and interacting with other children • To emphasize basic aquatic safety to parents • To provide a positive parent/child aquatic experience and an opportunity to build the parent/ child relationship
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PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS (AGES 3-5 YEARS)
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Designed to meet the needs of preschoolers, these stages build upon a foundation of water safety and drowning prevention by teaching water adjustment and swim-readiness skills through fun and creative activities. Levels in this phase include:
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Level 1: Water Acclimation The water acclimation class introduces swimmers to the pool and helps them develop safe water habits. Children develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for the child’s future progress in swimming. The general goals of the program are:
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• To encourage children to explore their aquatic environment and their own skills with instructors’ help • To teach basic aquatic and boating safety, and allow children to accept some of the responsibility for safe practices
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SWIM LESSON PROGRAMS Level 2: Water Movement In this class, children are taught skills that focus on body position and control, forward movement and directional change. This stage also reinforces how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. The general goals of the class are: • To encourage children to propel themselves and glide through & water • To develop basic water safety skills in the form of jump, push, turn and grab, and swim-float-swim
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Level 3: Water Stamina In this class, children focus on swimming longer distances and are introduced to rotary breathing, integrated rotary breathing and integrated arm and leg action. In the event of falling into a body of water, children learn how to swim to safety. The goals of the program include:
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• To develop rotary movement with breathing in the form of side glide recovery position • To encourage forward movement on the front and back • To practice safety techniques in deep water
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Level 4: Stroke Introduction In this class, swimmers focus on developing basic swimming strokes and personal water safety. The goals of the program include:
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• To develop the front crawl, back crawl and butterfly strokes • To practice safety techniques in deep water
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SCHOOL AGE SWIM LESSONS (AGES 5-12 YEARS)
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For kids in elementary and primary school, a foundation of water safety and drowning prevention is made by teaching water adjustment and skill readiness for children from five to twelve years of age. Levels in this phase include:
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Level 1: Water Acclimation The water acclimation class introduces swimmers to the pool and helps them develop safe water habits. Children develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for the child’s future progress in swimming.
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• To teach basic aquatic and boating safety, and allow children to accept some of the responsibility for safe practices
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Level 2: Water Movement In this class, children are taught skills that focus on body position and control, forward movement and directional change. This stage also reinforces how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. The general goals of the program are:
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• To encourage children to propel themselves and glide through the water • To develop basic water safety skills in the form of jump, push, turn and grab, and swim-float-swim
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Level 3: Water Stamina In this class, children focus on swimming longer distances and are introduced to rotary breathing, integrated rotary breathing and integrated arm and leg action. In the event of falling into a body of water, children learn how to swim to safety. The goals of the program include: • To develop rotary movement with breathing in the form of side glide recovery position • To encourage forward movement on the front and back • To practice safety techniques in deep water
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After fundamentals are mastered, children between the ages of 5 and 12 begin to learn personal water safety and character development while building stroke technique in the competitive strokes. Levels in this phase include:
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Level 4: Stroke Introduction In this class, swimmers focus on developing basic swimming strokes and personal water safety. The goals of the program include:
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• To develop the front crawl, back crawl and butterfly strokes • To practice safety techniques in deep water
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Level 5: Stroke Development In this class, students continue to work on their stroke technique and all major competitive strokes are introduced. The goals of the program include:
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• To develop stamina in the front crawl and back crawl strokes • To develop the breaststroke and butterfly strokes • To build endurance techniques for deepwater safety
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SWIM LESSON CONT.
Level 6: Stroke Mechanics In this class, students refine their stroke technique on all of the major competitive strokes and learn about competitive swimming. The goals of the program include:
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• To develop endurance in the competitive strokes • To develop skills related to competitive swimming like racing starts and flip turns • To enhance skills and build endurance in deep water
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YOUTH COMPETITIVE SWIMMING VIKING SWIM TEAM Our Viking Swim Team is one of the finest YMCA/USA Competitive Swim Programs in New England, with a strong tradition in performance excellence. The teams recent accomplishments are over 20 Consecutive League Titles, a top 8 finish at New England Age Groups, and the teams first ever YMCA New England Championship. The team also had success on the National and International stage sending swimmers to YMCA Nationals, USA Sectionals, US National Championships, and the FINA World Cup. HYV is a Level 3 USA Swimming Club and achieved a Bronze Medal Ranking from USA Swimming in (2014, 2015 & 2016).
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person through swimming. All groups have a strong basis in teaching proper technique over volume of training, and each swimmer is encouraged to set individual performance and process goals. The program is offered year-round, with the Fall/Winter Season running from September to March and the Spring/Summer Season running from April to July. While competitions are frequently offered all swimmers are encouraged to compete at their own pace and skill level. The Vikings swim program is a family atmosphere that provides support to its members through community and leadership. All families are encouraged to attend monthly parent meetings and volunteer at team functions.
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LITTLE VIKINGS: PRE-COMPETITIVE SWIM LESSONS—Ages 5–12 Our competitive swim instruction program is designed to teach swimmers the necessary skills for our Viking Swim Team.
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ADDITIONAL AQUATICS PROGRAMS
ADAPTED AQUATICS This is a small parent/child class in which basic swim skills are taught to those with special needs. The instructor will provide advice to aid in the child’s progress. Parents are encouraged to ask questions.
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BACKYARD SWIM LESSONS These lessons happen in July and August in your own backyard pool! Lessons can have up to 6 children in one class. Each class will have 1 swim instructor and 1 lifeguard.
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LEARN-TO-SWIM WEEKS The YMCA provides special intensive swim lessons during school vacation weeks. They focus on building swimming skills, teaching good safety habits and ways to be safe while swimming. Look for further information one month prior to February, April and June school vacation weeks.
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LIFEGUARD TRAINING Participants will learn how to guard, anticipate and prevent problems and take action to help those in danger. Training also covers safety and survival skills every swimmer needs to know, like accident prevention, guarding techniques, emergency system rescue, first aid in aquatic environments, spinal injury management, weather and open water dangers, legal responsibilities and pool management.
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OPEN SWIM This is a recreational swim period for all youth and families. Children ages 7 and under must have a parent in the pool area at all times. One adult can be responsible for no more than 4 children. Full-facility membership is required for open swim.
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PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS Does your child learn better one-on-one? We offer private and semi-private swim lessons for those who would benefit from a one-to-one teaching experience. These lessons are available to any swimmer, ages 3 and up.
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ADULT WELLNESS PROGRAMS ACTIVE OLDER ADULT (A.O.A.)
TOTAL FITNESS
A low-impact fitness class that works on building muscle strength, flexibility and balance. Increase your cardiovascular health, feel stronger and help make day-to-day tasks easier.
You will bring up your heart rate through a series of cardio bursts, strengthen and build muscle with the use of weights and finish on the mats to tone and strengthen your core. This is a great class for both men and women–no choreography. Low to high intensity determined by the participant.
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BARRE FITNESS Barre Fitness combines Pilates, Yoga and ballet moves to give you beautiful, sculpted, lean muscles. This class is low impact. The Barre workout is about the physical as well as the aesthetic benefits of lengthening muscles, while strengthening them.
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BODY SCULPT A non-aerobic class designed to help build muscle strength through resistance training. Increase your metabolism, feel stronger and make everyday tasks easier.
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BOOT CAMP This advanced-level class is designed to work your entire body while improving and increasing your overall fitness level. This interval-style class will alternate between cardio bursts, weight and core work. Modifications are provided, so you can choose your level of intensity. Great class for both men and women–no choreography.
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CARDIO HIP-HOP An all-level energetic class that lets you release your stresses from the day with combinations of dance and aerobic moves. It will have you feeling like you just left the party you didn’t want to end!!
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POWER SCULPT This class is designed to tone and strengthen your entire body while using large muscle groups to increase your heart rate. The last part of the class is mat work to target the core. Come get a great workout using fun and unique techniques. Class is appropriate for all levels.
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RHYTHM FITNESS This full body cardio interval training workout uses drum sticks and weights to provide a challenging, heart-pumping workout! This class will target your inner and outer thighs, butt and core! Lose yourself in heart pumping beats, work off stress and have fun! Bring water & a towel - sticks and weights on us!!
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SALSA LESSONS Here is your chance to learn how to salsa in a small group setting. What a great way to learn this Latin dance style and get in shape along the way.
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Y-CYCLE Come ride inside! Imagine interval training in a room filled with motivational music and ENERGY! To reserve a bike call or stop by the Member Service Desk after 7:00AM Monday - Friday or after 10:30AM Saturday & Sunday. Participants must bring water. New participants must be fitted on a bike, so plan to arrive 10 minutes early to your first class. All fitness levels are welcome.
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YOGA Yoga is a total-body workout emphasizing the rhythm of your breathing in a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere. The practice of yoga positions will help improve your flexibility, muscle tone and posture.
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YOGA (GENTLE) Uses a chair and is a class for everyone.!
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! PERSONAL TRAINING ! (teens and adults) One-on-one personal training is a great way to motivate yourself and get the results you want from your workout. Whether your goal is to lose weight, alter your body composition, gain strength, improve stability and balance or train for a specific event, our trainers are equipped with the experience, knowledge and know-how to assist you in achieving your goal. Cost $50.
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ADULT WELLNESS CONT. ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION WATER AEROBICS
MASTERS SWIMMING
A water aerobics class that includes range of motion, muscular strength and endurance. This is a great class for those with arthritis or other related conditions, and it’s beneficial to all individuals who are ready to join a low-intensity exercise program.
Masters Swimming is an organized program of swimming for adults. The focus of this program is to provide structured workouts for swimmers. This program differs from lap swimming in that a coach will be at all practices to give feedback, including stroke refinement. The coach will adapt the workouts to meet your needs and goals while providing a fun and challenging workout for all. Be a part of a community that offers active support for a healthy lifestyle through aquatic fitness, friendship and camaraderie.
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AQUA FITNESS Aqua Fitness uses the natural resistance of the water to help participants build cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance and flexibility.
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AQUA AEROBICS This fun-filled class provides intense cardiovascular exercise by incorporating aerobics moves. The class will also include the use of resistive equipment to incorporate muscle toning. This is a great class that is not hard on the joints!
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ADULT SWIM LESSONS This is a progressive, but gentle, introduction to swimming that helps participants become comfortable and confident in the water.
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OPEN SWIM This is a recreational swim period for all youth and families. Children ages 7 and under must have a parent in the pool area at all times. (One adult can be responsible for no more than 4 children attending.) Full-facility membership is required for open swim.
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PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
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SWIM-FIT Swim-Fit is designed for adults who would benefit from a supervised swim workout. This class will not only build your endurance and speed but also improve your swimming technique. Participants are encouraged to have a bathing cap and goggles. A pull buoy and kickboards are available for use during the class. Class meets 1 to 3 days per week. You have the option to do 1, 2 or all 3 classes.
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50-MILE CLUB Lap swimmers in the large pool have a chance to join our “50-mile club.” Members of this “club” have the number of laps they swim each day recorded by the lifeguard on duty. Members who reach 50 miles (that’s 3,600 laps!) have a profile displayed on the large pool wall, receive a commemorative patch for bags or bathing suits and a certificate. It is free to all YMCA members and is available during all lap swim times.
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ADULT SPORTS ! & LEAGUES
For the individual who would benefit from a one-toone teaching experience. These lessons are available to any swimmer. Contact Kerry Cordis to schedule a half-hour appointment.
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SENIOR SWIM
Join other members in friendly pickup games during Open Gym hours. Games are good-natured and include players of all ages and abilities.
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This takes place in the small pool, which is a warmwater pool.
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SOAKER SWIM This is an opportunity for persons recovering from injuries to swim in calm, warm water. This swim time is held in the small pool.
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STAND UP PADDLEBOARD FITNESS (SUP) SUP is a new and exciting way to take your fitness goals to the next level. This class focuses on using basic core and strength moves to increase your overall balance and fitness level. Simply adding the element of water increases the amount of core stability you need throughout the class. Using a stand up paddleboard works the entire body because you are constantly making micro movements to stabilize yourself.
OPEN BASKETBALL
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VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE The Greater Holyoke YMCA is where the great sport of volleyball was invented! We’re proud to host men’s, women’s and co-ed volleyball leagues. One member of the team must be a Y member. For more information, call 413-534-5631.!
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLES The Y is committed to improving the health and well-being of our community by providing programs that promote wellness, reduce risk, and help others reclaim their health. Living healthy is about spirit, mind, and body at every age and stage.
HEALTHY WEIGHT & YOUR CHILD PROGRAM OVERVIEW Healthy Weight and Your Child focuses on healthy eating, regular physical activity and behavior change to empower children to live a healthier and active lifestyle. Families will work with trained Leaders for the duration of the yearlong program over twenty-five, two-hour sessions.
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WHY FAMILY-BASED? Evidence shows that child weight-management programs are more effective when the whole family is involved and committed to adopting healthier habits.
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TO QUALIFY, A CHILD MUST: • Be 6-12 years old • Carry excess weight, with a body mass index of the 85th percentile or higher
THE YMCA’S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is a oneyear, community-based, lifestyle intervention program for overweight adults who are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. With a curriculum approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this program will help motivate you to make healthier food choices and increase your physical activity levels to help reduce your risk for diabetes.
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WHO QUALIFIES? To sign up, participants must be: · At least 18 years old, · Overweight (BMI ≥ 25)*, and · Diagnosed with prediabetes via a blood test or gestational diabetes†. If a blood test is not available, participants must have a qualifying risk score. Y MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED The Greater Holyoke YMCA complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
• Receive clearance from a provider to participate in physical activity
ATTENTION: If you speak Spanish language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call 1-877-696-6775.
• Have an adult attend ALL sessions with them
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ON-SITE CPR/AED/FIRST AID CERTIFICATION !
We are proud to offer ASHI CPR/AED/FIRST AID training to businesses, schools, recreation departments, coaches and other organizations.
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• How to handle cardiac, chocking, burns, heat & cold emergencies. • CPR/AED for infant, child and adult • basic first aid.
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The course is approximately 4 hours. Fee: $90 per person.
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLES CONT. CPR/AED/FIRST AID
CPR/AED/FIRST AID
We are proud to offer ASHI CPR/AED/FIRST AID training to our members and community. Learn how to recognize and handle emergency situations from cardiac emergencies, choking, burns, to heat & cold emergencies. This course will cover CPR/ AED for infant, child and adult, as well as, basic first aid. This course will be held on Saturday mornings 9:00AM-1:00PM. Member fee $60/ Program and Non-Member fee $75 Saturday, October 21, 2017 Saturday, January 6, 2018 Saturday, April 14, 2018 Saturday, July 21, 2018 Saturday, October 13, 2018
Is your current certification about to run out? We offer ASHI CPR/AED/FIRST AID Recertification training. You must hold a current (not expired) certification to take this course. This course will cover CPR/AED for infant, child and adult, as well as, basic first aid. This course will be held on Saturday mornings 9:00AM-10:30AM. Member fee $40/Program and Non-Member fee $45 Saturday, September 9, 2017 Saturday, November 4, 2017 Saturday, January 13, 2018 Saturday, April 21, 2018 Saturday, July 14, 2018 October 20, 2018
CPR/AED/FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
CPR/AED/FIRST AID RECERTIFICATION
HOLYOKE URBAN BIKE SCHOOL (HUBS) ! The Y is proud to be the home of the Holyoke Urban ! Bike School (HUBS). HUBS offers a wide array of programs for different ages, abilities and interests. HUBS programs are offered in collaboration with the Holyoke Food and Fitness Policy Council.
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BIKE SCHOOL
BIKE CREW
Ages 14 and up (younger please inquire) Bike Crew is HUBS’ youth leadership team. Bike crew works on purpose-driven projects while having fun. Using ingenuity, leadership and knowledge of bicycles, Bike Crew embarks on projects that range from building a bike-powered ice cream maker to designing their own bikes.
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HUBS tune-ups and repairs are a high quality affordable way to get your bike up and running. We work on all types of bikes - from kids bikes to road bikes. Our tune-ups include: tire checks and repairs, chain cleaning, brake and derailleur adjustments and wheel truing. The Bike School also maintains a small inventory of used bikes for sale.
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EARN-A-BIKE PROGRAM Ages 12 to 17
Our popular Earn-A-Bike program teaches students how to build a bike from scratch. Each week, participants complete a lesson plan and they earn that part/system on the bike. By the end of the workshop, they’ve earned a bike! Page
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
CYCLE-A-THON Teams and individuals spin for a good cause, the Y’s Annual Campaign. The program is open to all skill levels and experience. Ride for 15 minutes or all three hours!
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HALLOWEEN PARTY Join us for our FREE Halloween Party! Fun for the whole family with a haunted house, games, snacks and more.
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SNEAKER PEEK - MARCH 3, 2018 An evening of supporting, honoring, and strengthening our community. Come dressed as you are for a sneakER peek (sneakers welcome) of the Y as we honor the contributions of volunteers and supporters as well as kick off our Annual Campaign.
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HEALTHY KIDS DAY - APRIL 21, 2018 Every April, the Y hosts this fun event to improve the health and well-being of children and families. Healthy Kids day is free and open to the public and includes healthy cooking demonstrations, field games, health and wellness information and much more.
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MEMBERSHIP & PROGRAM INFO MEMBER USE POLICIES • Parents/guardians are responsible for the supervision of their children while using our facility unless the children are enrolled in a scheduled, supervised activity. Parents/guardians are expected to help enforce the Y’s expectations/rules. • Group fitness classes are open to all full-facility members ages 14 and older. • The safety of our youth members and guests is a priority. Children ages 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in the Y, unless participating in a supervised program. • Youth ages 12 and older must have a membership card and photo taken if they are to attend the Y without an adult. • Youth ages 11 to 13 can use the Wellness Center under the supervision of a parent/guardian and must complete a kidfriendly orientation. • Youth ages 14 and older can use the Wellness Center unsupervised but must sign in before each use.
!OTHER MEMBERSHIP POLICIES
• All new adult and family memberships are subject to a $50.00 joiner’s fee. Any membership expired for more than 6 months is considered a new membership and is subject to the $50.00 joiners fee. The joiner’s fee is waived for military personnel with service ID. • Annual membership renewals are due on the expiration date. • Membership cards should be carried at all times and swiped when entering the facility.
!SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
The Greater Holyoke YMCA does not tolerate discrimination in social media content (including age, gender, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or marital states or any other legally recognized, protected basis under federal or local laws, regulations or ordinances). The Y doesn't allow content on its social media that is not aligned with our values of respect, responsibility, honesty and caring. We therefore delete hate speech, ethnic slurs, profanity, personal insults or inflammatory comments. If social media content is topically relevant and doesn’t violate any of the standards outlined above, we don't delete the comment, even if we disagree with it.
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FACILITY USE !The Greater Holyoke YMCA strongly encourages mutual support among its members in efforts to achieve their fitness and/or life goals. Additionally, the Y provides a wide variety of professional classes, programs, trainings and coaching opportunities to its members. However, in light of legal, insurance, liability, ethical and other considerations, the Y cannot support the use of its facilities or equipment for provision of formalized thirdparty (nonstaff) training or coaching. If you wish to rent the facility for other possible uses (e.g., sports leagues, special events, meeting space), please notify Member Servce staff.
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PROGRAM POLICIES
!PROGRAM CANCELLATION AND REFUND • The YMCA reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet the minimum enrollment. Registrants will receive a minimum of 24-hour notice of a class cancellation via phone or e-mail. • If the YMCA cancels a class/program, registrants will receive a program credit or refund. • Registrants must provide a minimum of 48 hours notice of cancellation prior to the first class to be eligible for a refund or credit. Refunds require a minimum of $25; amounts less than $25 may be used as a program credit. Exception made for medical reasons only. • Director-approved credits or refunds will first be applied to any outstanding account balances and the remainder will be made available to the registrant.
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• Classes canceled due to inclement weather will not be made up, rescheduled or refunded. Weather cancellations will be announced on TV Channels 22 and 40 and the Y’s website and Facebook page. • When the Holyoke Public Schools are canceled due to inclement weather, all morning classes are canceled as well as Child Watch. Cancellation of evening classes will occur by 4:00 PM. • If the Y cancels a class due to instructor illness or some other unforeseen reason, the Y will do its best to offer a makeup class. If no makeup can be scheduled, a credit will be issued. • There will be no credits issued if a participant misses a class. However, a makeup class may be scheduled (if possible) with approval from the Director.
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LATE REGISTRATIONS Those registering late for the start of a program will not be given a prorated price. Registering after the first week of the session requires approval.
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GYMNASIUM GROUP FITNESS HEAT & HUMIDITY POLICY At the Y, you, your family’s and our staff’s health and well-being is our primary concern. That’s why we are putting the following safety procedure in place, in times of high heat and humidity, concerning Group Fitness Classes in the gymnasium. If outside temperature is 90 or hotter and/or the humidity levels are expected to be greater than 60 we reserve the option to cancel group fitness classes, in the gymnasium. If class cancellation is deemed appropriate, notices will be posted on our website and on Facebook. You can also call our Member Service Desk 534-5631.
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SUPERVISION OF YOUTH For all youth 11 years and younger, a parent/guardian must accompany his or her child until a Y staff person is present and ready to begin class.
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INSURANCE STATEMENT Members and program members participate in programs and use the facility at their own risk, and are encouraged to have personal medical insurance coverage. The Y does not provide accident insurance for injuries sustained during Y activities.
!SPECIAL NEEDS
Every person, regardless of special need, is welcome to register for Y programs. At the time of registration, if a child’s particular needs appear not to be met by our standard program, a meeting will take place between the parents/guardian and the appropriate Director. At that meeting, the child’s needs must be detailed and a written plan generated indicating what changes in program, routine or setting would accommodate those needs. The plan will be reviewed by the Executive Director to determine if it would pose a hardship. Whenever possible, adaptations will be made, but if an undue hardship would be imposed to accommodate the special needs, the parents will be informed in writing within 1 week of the initial meeting. In such a case, the parents/ guardian may appeal the decision directly to the appropriate governing body for other programs. Adults with special needs may bring care providers to attend to them in classes or exercise areas.
!BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
Y staff will do their best to work with participants to ensure a positive experience for all. In situations where behavior disrupts the general atmosphere, the Y staff will work with the participant and/or parent/guardian to discuss solutions. If the behavior continues or worsens, the Director will speak with the parent/guardian about other behavior modifications or another choice of programming. Participation in a Y program is a privilege, and the Y reserves the right to remove/suspend a participant from any program if necessary. Additional behavior management policies apply to preschool, before Page
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