DO MORE BE MORE Spring II & Summer 2011 Program Guide

WALLINGFORD FAMILY YMCA

WELCOME A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO The Wallingford Family YMCA is truly blessed and excited to celebrate another year of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities!

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT The Wallingford Family YMCA continued to lead the community as the largest child care provider in town by serving over 500 children per day! Wallingford Family YMCA Dolphins Swim Teamâ€&#x;s enrollment is now at 107 creating a need for the team to use Sheehan High School pool due to space constraints at the YMCA. In 2010, Camp Ulbrich had one of its best seasons increasing participation by over 11% .

FOR HEALTHY LIVING The Wallingford Family YMCA in harmony with community leaders further developed its Activate Wallingford initiative to help reduce the epidemic of Childhood Obesity! The YMCA/Fishbein Community Day Road Race had its best year with over 475 youth and adults participating in this healthy, community-spirited activity. Silver Sneakers members continued to grow to over 106 strong with programs on land and in the water. Fit to Go continued to grow and develop by serving close to 100 Middle School students offering nutrition, exercise and healthy lifestyles.

FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY No one is turned away for the inability to pay. Scholarships, subsidies, and outreach provide critical access to low-income families. We provided over $100,000 in assistance to 387 children, youth and families. This represents 4.6% of total expenses. In order to help with those subsidies our Strong Kids Campaign raised an all time high of $81,338 in 2010 through community and corporate giving! The YMCAâ€&#x;s Upward Bound program for at-risk Middle School students served close to 100 students throughout the year at the YMCA and Rotary/YMCA Teen Center! Over the coming years, the YMCA is reviewing an aggressive revitalization and renewal plan to increase and expand the programs and services available to Wallingford kids, families and communities by: Expanding our capacity to reach underserved populations. Revitalizing and/or replacing YMCA facilities that have served us well, but are not capable of meeting the challenges that the community will face in the 21st century and beyond! I thank you for volunteering, supporting, joining or just being a part of this great organization. We look forward to a safe and successful new year of offering expanded programs and services to the Greater Wallingford Community. Enjoy a safe and healthy new year,

SEAN DOHERTY Executive Director

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WHY THE Y? WHAT MAKES THE WALLINGFORD YMCA DIFFERENT? COMMUNITY COMMITMENT What sets the YMCA apart is our ongoing commitment to the community. The Wallingford Family YMCA doesn‟t just offer programs: it changes lives, builds families, and reaches out to neighbors in need. Just last year, we gave out over $100,000 to help families and youth pay for camp, childcare, teen social services and more. We are committed to turning no one away for financial reasons. In partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and in collaboration with the Wallingford Department of Parks and Recreation and a number of community partners, we are working to address the alarming health and obesity crisis of our youth by targeting environmental and policy level changes. In partnership with United Way of Meriden/Wallingford, we provide enhanced reading curriculum to kids, free fully-staffed Saturday nights at the Y for faith groups, fitness and nutrition programs for middle school kids at risk, learn to swim programs and much more. We work closely with the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Town Celebrations Committee to offer the Fishbein YMCA Community Day Road Race, which leads into the community‟s Family Day celebration with music, food and fun activities for all. We also sponsor the Wallingford Family YMCA/Wint Filipek Sr. Tennis Tournament which has grown to represent the largest tennis tournament in New England with over 500 entries last year. All proceeds from this event go to support kids and families who need our help and to offer college scholarships for local athletes.

VALUE DRIVEN LEADERSHIP The YMCA is a not for profit, charitable organization with a mission to make a difference in our community. Our core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are expected in our staff and cultivated throughout the YMCA. Our mission is to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. The YMCA feels different because its purpose is different, its people are different and its values are different.

WHY THE NEW LOOK? You’ll start to notice-or may have already noticed-that the Y is changing. You’ll notice a new logo, new colors and a different approach to how we share information with you. We are simplifying how we describe the programs we do offer so it is apparent that everything we do is designed to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve health and well-being, and motivate people to support their neighbors and the larger community

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CONTACT US YMCA MANAGEMENT TEAM SEAN DOHERTY

Executive Director sdoherty@wallingfordymca.org 203-269-4497 x29

CASSANDRA BROMLEY

TODD MAHONEY

cbromley@wallingfordymca.org 203-269-4497 x44

tmahoney@wallingfordymca.org 203-269-4497 x17

DEBBIE CHAPPELL

TAMMI MASTROIANNI

dchappell@wallingfordymca.org 203-269-4497 x12

tmastroianni@wallingfordymca.org 203-269-4497 x14

JAN DONAHUE

KAIT MOSS

Marketing & Teen Coordinator

Human Resources Director

Facilities Director

Operations Coordinator

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Learning Community Director

Aquatics Coordinator & Head Coach

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

jdonahue@wallingfordymca.org 203-697-2723

kmoss@wallingfordymca.org 203-269-4497 x30

John McGuire, Chairman Patrick Waldron, Vice Chairman Chuck Galluba, Treasurer Lynn Cella-Coyne, Secretary Larry Wood, Past Chairman

MARK GRAHAM

JANE RYNASKI

Director of Healthy Lifestyles

School Age Child Care Director

mgraham@wallingfordymca.org 203-269-4497 x24

jrynaski@wallingfordymca.org 203-697-2383

LISA HOOVER

ERIC SKINNER

Aquatics Director

Youth & Family Director

lhoover@wallingfordymca.org 203-269-4497 x20

eskinner@wallingfordymca.org 203-269-4497 x43

CHRISTOPHER KINGSTON

KAREN WU

Operations Director

Early Learning Center Director

ckingston@wallingfordymca.org 203-269-4497 x13

ymcaelc@yahoo.com 203-284-5920

DIRECTORS James Donahue Amy Kirwan Patricia Dyer-Powers Katherine Klarman Gary Redman James Hutt David Vance

Visit us on the web at www.wallingfordymca.org Become a fan on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get up-to-date information

WALLINGFORD FAMILY YMCA 81 South Elm Street Wallingford, CT 06492 P 203-269-4497 F 203-284-0572 4

WHAT’S INSIDE ABOUT OUR Y

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD CARE

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CAMP

Day Camps Camp Ulbrich Camp Ulbrich Y-Cation Specialty Camps Basketball Camp Soccer Camp Theater Camp

School-Age Child Care Kindergarten Child Care Middle School Child Care Corporate Child Care Kid‟s Night Out Kid‟s Day Out

EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP Academic Enrichment All-Day Kindergarten Arts & Humanities Theater @ the Y Leadership Development Babysitting Training

SWIM, SPORTS & PLAY

Birthday Parties Swim Parties Gym Parties Teen House Parties Competitive Swimming & Sports Wallingford Dolphins Swim Team USA Competitive Swimming Wallingford Dolphins Stroke Clinics Competitive Swimming Vacation Club Private Coaching Recreation 5th Grade Dance 6th Grade Dance Saturday Night Club Teen House Open House Teen House Movie Night Youth Dance Programs Ballet I Ballet II Tap Youth Sports Programs Parent-Tot Gymnastics Munchkin Basketball Munchkin Soccer Munchkin Tennis Munchkin Triple Play Sports Skills T-Ball Youth Basketball Youth Racquetball Youth Tennis Private Sports Instruction Youth Swim Lessons SKIP Pike Eel Ray Starfish Polliwog Guppy Minnow Fish Flying Fish Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons Backyard Swim Lessons

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HEALTHY LIVING

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FAMILY TIME

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Family Fun Friday Family Game Night Bonanza Flick & Float

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HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESS Group Classes SilverSneakers Fitness Classes Cycling Zumba Krav Maga Healthy Lifestyles CPR Training Lifeguard Training Personal Fitness Get Me Started Personal Training Nutrition Counseling Cross Train Intense Water Activities Adult Swim Lessons Aqua Combo SilverSplash Water Aerobics

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SPORTS & RECREATION Adult Sports Adult Golf Adult Recreation Bus Trips

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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SOCIAL SERVICES

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Child Welfare Upward Bound Community Health Fit-to-Go Be Water Safe Week Faith Nights

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VOLUNTEERISM & GIVING

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ADVOCACY

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Volunteering

Grassroots/Community Organizing Activate Wallingford

POLICIES & REGULATIONS

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ABOUT OUR Y FACILITY HOURS

MEMBERSHIP RATES

Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday

4:30AM-9:30PM 5:00AM-6:00PM 7:00AM-5:00PM

SUMMER HOURS Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday

4:30AM-9:30PM 5:00AM-5:00PM 7:00AM-1:00PM

Monthly Fee

Facility Fee

$18 $24 $35 $47 $37 $74 $60

$18 $24 $35 $47 $37 $74 $60

Youth Teen College Adult Senior Family Senior Family

SESSION DATES MEMBERSHIP DESCRIPTIONS

SPRING II APRIL 25-JUNE 12 Online Member Registration In-Person Member Registration Community Participant Registration

April 4 April 11 April 18

SUMMER JUNE 27-AUGUST 21 Online Member Registration In-Person Member Registration Community Participant Registration

June 6 June 13 June 20

YOUTH - Up to 12 years of age TEEN - 13-17 years of age COLLEGE - Current full time student (12 credits or more) ADULT - 18 years of age and older SENIOR - 62 years of age and older FAMILY - Adults living in the same household and dependent children including full time college students (12 credits or more) SENIOR FAMILY - Seniors 62+ living in the same household and dependent children through college.

MEMBERSHIP DEFINITIONS MEMBER - Adult/Child who pays monthly or annually for membership. COMMUNITY PARTICIPANT - Adult/Child who is participating in YMCA programs and does not pay monthly or annually for a membership.

FACILITY FEE This one-time fee is for all new members and those who allow their membership to expire for a 60-day period. The funds are used for equipment purchases and capital improvement.

ONE DAY MEMBERSHIP Adult Day Pass: $10 Youth Day Pass: $5 Family Day Pass: $17

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MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL

BENEFITS OF YOUR YMCA MEMBERSHIP

At the Wallingford Family YMCA, we wanted to find a way to make the YMCA accessible to all members of the community in order to fulfill our mission of building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. With that in mind, we are proud to introduce Membership for All - an innovative way for ALL residents to join the YMCA where they can learn, grow and thrive. Membership for All is intended for members who have a gross annual household income of up to $75,000. It uses an income-based rate scale to determine one's monthly rate. To apply for the Membership for All program, you must come to the Welcome Center of the YMCA with your most recent tax return and your last two paystubs. You must fill out the membership paperwork as well as the scholarship application.

A 4,000 square foot fitness center stocked with new equipment and staffed by friendly, knowledgeable staff Over 50 group fitness classes per week are included with your membership, including aqua exercise classes Renowned SilverSneakers® program with morning and afternoon classes in the Community Room as well as the SilverSplash exercise program in the pool Free initial fitness orientation and available, value priced, personal training with a skilled trainer Nutritional counseling is available at a reasonable cost Fun, motivational contests in the Health & Wellness and Aquatics departments Complimentary babysitting services (minimum age is 6 weeks) Open and family gym time in our remodeled full basketball court 4 lane lap pool with open and family swim times Warmer therapy pool with open and family swim times Wallingford Dolphins Swim Team for ages 5-18 Swim lessons for any skill level, with small class sizes and reasonable rates Sunday family swim with “Lenny the Lobster” “Flick & Float” family movie nights in the pool Friday night Family Time Movies Nights and Open House Nights at the Teen Center Youth and Teen Dances and activities Seminars and workshops Use of any Connecticut YMCA with your Wallingford YMCA membership Discounted priority registration for camp, lessons and other YMCA programs

SILVERSNEAKERS® SilverSneakers® is a fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. Some insurance companies will pay for this program, giving you a free membership to the Y. Bring your Medicare supplemental card to the Welcome Center to see if you qualify.

AND, you will become part of an organization that makes a real difference in our community.

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FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Nurturing the potential of every child and teen CHILD CARE Kindergarten Child Care

Corporate Child Care

Our Kindergarten Child Care (KCC) program operates out of the KinderHouse on 16 Wallace Ave. We are a state licensed facility, with caring staff to provide a safe and fun environment for children of working parents or anyone who requires such care. No one is turned away for inability to pay; we accept Care for Kids and provide financial aid. We provide wrap around care for students in kindergarten. The AM program runs from 6:45AM until they are brought to the bus at noon to attend PM kindergarten. They may then attend PM care at their school site. Students who attend AM kindergarten are brought to the Y by the bus after dismissal, and attend the program until 6:15PM. They may also attend AM care at their school sites. Students bring their own lunch, and are provided both AM and PM snacks. Children swim once a week, and have music and gym enrichment weekly. Computers are available in our media room. Games and manipulative toys are always available. Along with the gym, the children have a playscape in the back yard. The staff at KinderHouse is warm, nurturing, experienced, and fun. Come join the fun at KinderHouse!

The Wallingford Family YMCA has been providing quality infant, toddler, and preschool care for 25 years. For the times you canâ€&#x;t be there yourself, the YMCA supports your efforts to nurture the healthy growth of your child in spirit, mind, and body. It provides safe, affordable, high-quality care so you can have peace of mind while you work to help your family succeed. 8 weeks to 12 months Our use of primary care givers for infants encourages open communication between the care giver and the parent and helps bridge the gap between home and the center. 1 year to 5 years In an age-appropriate environment, experienced staff provides developmentally appropriate programs for each individual age group. Our curriculum is based on the interests and needs of the children and promotes emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development. Program enhancements include: Family Nights @ the YMCA Sports skills offered once a week Preschool swim lessons

School Age Child Care The School Age Child Care Program is located in all 8 elementary schools, with Holy Trinity students being bused Moses Y Beach. Our hours of operation are from 6:45AM until the start of school and from dismissal until 6:15PM. We are a state licensed facility, with caring staff to provide a safe and fun environment for children of working parents or anyone who requires such care. No one is turned away for inability to pay; we accept Care for Kids and provide financial aid.

THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER AT GAYLORD HOSPITAL A joint venture with Gaylord Hospital, the center is located on the grounds of Gaylord Hospital. The center is open MondayFriday, 6:45AM-5:30PM. Full and part time options are available THE LEARNING COMMUNITY AT CHOTE-ROSEMARY HALL Located on the campus of Choate Rosemary Hall, the Learning Community is open year round Monday-Friday, 7:00AM6:00PM. Full and part time options are available.

We stress a healthy spirit, mind and body. To help achieve this, we offer healthy snacks in both the morning and afternoon. Homework time is held every afternoon, with staff always present and ready to offer assistance. We utilize either the gym or playground daily to help keep the children active. Board games, tabletop activities, and craft projects are also a daily part of the program. The children also participate in monthly community service projects. The YMCAâ€&#x;s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility are some of the important things that make us different from other child care facilities.

Middle School Child Care The Wallingford YMCA Middle School Afterschool Program is a licensed after school program running from the end of school until 6:00PM. Teens are bused to the YMCA/Rotary Teen Center from both middle schools at the close of school. Daily, students may participate in sports activities at Doolittle Park, YMCA fitness classes, and have full use of the YMCA/Rotary Teen Center. They are provided with a healthy snack and homework time during the afternoon.

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EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP Kid’s Night Out

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT

Parents, need a chance to have some relaxing time to yourselves? Kid‟s Night Out is the perfect opportunity for you to have a night out while your children have a blast here at the YMCA! Designed for grades K-5, each night will feature jam packed fun! Kids will enjoy pizza and a movie, swimming, gym games, Wii competitions, and a craft with our trained YMCA staff. Registration is required and space is limited! Family Discounts are available. Call for details!

All-Day Kindergarten The YMCA All Day Kindergarten occupies four spacious rooms on the 2nd floor of KinderHouse, located at 16 Wallace Street, Wallingford, CT. An enclosed playground, picnic tables and playscape provide a safe, outdoor area. The Wallingford YMCA was first to venture in operating a full day Kindergarten Program in the Wallingford Community and is 15 years young. Academic Program runs from 9:00AM-3:00PM. Extended Day hours meet the needs of working parents for both before and after school care, 6:45AM-9:00AM and/or 3:00PM-6:00PM. The All-Day Kindergarten aims to meet the developmental needs of each child. Scheduling, pacing and rhythm of each activity are consistent with recognized principles of childhood education. The All-Day Kindergarten provides creative opportunities and experience, which stimulate a child‟s physical, social, intellectual and emotional development. Students benefit from small class size, 1:1 instruction and the presence of two teachers daily. Handwriting, phonics, math, science, social studies and developmental concepts are part our daily lessons. Enrichment programs include Reach for the Stars Reading Program, PAF (Preventing Academic Failure) approach to handwriting, reading and phonics, Computer Tots computer classes, field trips, swim lessons, art, music and physical education.

Dates: April 15, April 29, May 20, June 10 & June 24 Time: 6:30-9:00PM Members: $20 Community Participants: $30

Kid’s Day Out Bring your children in to have some fun at the YMCA while you can get out and spend the day doing what you want! From ages 3-10, we have something for everyone. Younger children will spend time in the child watch room and the gym with specially trained YMCA staff while elementary aged kids can go swimming, play gym games, and even special trips to Mr. D‟s! Pre-Registration is required. Your child MUST be potty-trained to be involved in this program. $5 of your cost will cover the cost of the trip to Mr. D‟s! Dates: May 22 & June 19 Time: 1:00-4:00PM

ARTS & HUMANITIES

Members: $20 Community Participants: $30

Check the YMCA for information about our Fall production of “The Sound of Music” for children in elementary through high school!

Theater @ the Y

Members: $105 Community Participants: $125

Child Watch

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

The Wallingford Family YMCA is pleased to offer COMPLIMENTARY babysitting service for our members. With trained and caring staff to watch over your children, you can work out with a clear mind.

Babysitting Training The 4 hour American Red Cross Babysitter‟s Training course gives 11 to 15 year olds the skills and confidence to safely and responsibly care for children and infants. Through hands-on activities, interactive video and lively discussions, the course teaches young people how to make good decisions, demonstrate age appropriate behavior and first aid skills including rescue-breathing and choking.

Minimum age is 6 weeks. Monday-Friday Monday & Wednesday Tuesday & Thursday Friday Saturday-Sunday

9:00AM-11:30PM 4:00PM-7:30PM 4:00PM-8:00PM 4:00PM-6:00PM 8:30AM-11:30AM

Members: $30 Community Participants: $60

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FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Nurturing the potential of every child and teen SWIM, SPORTS & PLAY BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Gym Parties

Treat your child to a YMCA pool or gym party! Your party will be hosted by a YMCA Party Planner to ensure your child has a party to remember! You bring decorations, paper goods, food and drinks & we take care of the rest. Parties can be held on Saturday or Sunday at 12:00 and 2:30PM. All parties must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance. Parties last for 2 hours unless otherwise noted. There is a $50 non-refundable deposit and a maximum of 15 guests for all parties.

This party is geared around your child‟s favorite sports! There are a variety of activities to choose from: T-ball, floor hockey, soccer, basketball, and many more. Let us know what you are interested in and we will do whatever we can to make it happen! There is an hour spent in the gym, and an hour in the party room. Gym Parties are for children of ALL AGES. Members: $100 Community Participants: $150

Make Your Party a Deluxe Party! For just an additional $75, make your party a deluxe party by letting the YMCA take care of getting your pizza and cake for you. This is just one way for us to help you make your party as stress-free as possible.

Teen House Parties Why not have your party in the YMCA/Rotary Teen Center? Your child will have the full run of what the “Teen House” has to offer: Pool, ping pong, even the Wii on our big screen TV! Teen House Parties are for children 9 and up.

Swim Parties

Members: $125 Community Participants: $175

Pool parties are great year round! Children will enjoy splashing around in our therapy pool while being supervised by one of our certified lifeguards. They will have an hour in the party room and an hour in the pool. Pool Parties are for children 5 and up.

Teen House Swim & Teen House Gym Parties You can also have swimming or the gym as part of your party at the “Teen House”! You will have an hour in either the pool or the gym, in addition to an hour in the “Teen House”.

Members: $100 Community Participants: $150

Members: $150 Community Participants: $200

Lobster Parties Have your pool party hosted by Lenny the Lobster! Your child and guests will have a blast swimming in our lap pool with our giant lobster. Lobster Parties can only be held Saturdays at 2:30PM. Members: $125 Community Participants: $175 Flick & Float Parties Watch a movie while swimming and floating in our therapy pool! You will then have an hour in the party room after your movie. Members: $275 Community Participants: $325 -POOL RULES FOR BIRTHDAY PARTIESChildren ages 5-7 MUST maintain a ratio of 1 adult in the water for every 3 children. Children ages 8 and older do not have to have any adults in the water. REMEMBER: There is a 15 child maximum. This is to ensure the safety of your guests.

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COMPETITIVE SWIMMING & SPORTS

Silver (Juniors) Competitive swim team recommended for ages 11 & 12 or swimmers that have passed at least the Flying Fish level of YMCA swim lessons. Swimmers looking to join this team not in this age group should have at least 2 competitive seasons experience. As well as be able to demonstrate all of the following with appropriate starts and turns: a legal 200 individual medley, and all four strokes legally. This group practices for 1.5 hours, 4 times a week with one, 1 hour practice totaling five practice options. We recommend swimmers attend at least 3- 4 practices a week.

Wallingford Dolphins Swim Team This coed program was formed to develop spirit, mind, and body of youth ages 5-18. The team competes in the YMCA Cluster League. YMCA Swim Team provides an opportunity to compete in the Cluster, Regional, and National Levels. Practice consists of stroke development and conditioning. Swim meets are matched with children in their own age group from other teams. All children are given the opportunity to compete in the swim meets. Membership is required for all Dolphin Swim Team participants. The summer season will begin May 2, 2011 season will conclude at the end of July 2011. Practices will be announced at a later date. For those looking to begin swim team participation contact the Dolphins Head Coach to be placed in an appropriate practice group.

Members: $187 Gold (Seniors) Competitive swim team recommended for ages of 13 and older, swimmers looking to join this team not in this age group should have at least 3 competitive seasons experience. As well as should be able to demonstrate all of the following with appropriate starts and turns: 200 individual medley in less than 3:00.00, 100 freestyle in less than 1:10.00, and a 500 freestyle in less than 7:20.00, as well as demonstrate all strokes legally. This group practice 5 times a week for 2 hours. We recommend swimmers attend all practices.

The practice groups are broken down by the following criteria: Dolphin Squad (Pre-Team) Practice will be an hour once a week, day and time to be announced. The Swim Team Dolphin Squad (Pre-Team) is designed for swimmers who want to transition from formalized lessons into the swim team experience. The Dolphin Squad introduces swimmers to the swim team environment. They will compete in one summer dual meet. Space is limited.

Members: $197

Members: $100

USA Competitive Swimming Join our optional USA Swimming Program with flexible meet schedules. A great way to enhance a swimmerâ€&#x;s experience! For more information log onto www.wallingforddolphins.org or contact the Dolphins Head Coach.

Purple (Formerly Purple 1) Competitive swim team recommended for ages 8 & under, no swim team experience necessary. Swimmers that have taken lessons are recommend to have passed at least the Minnow level of YMCA swim lessons. Must be able to complete one 25 yard length swimming on front without flotation. This group practices for 1 hour 3 times a week. We recommend swimmers attend practice at least 2 times a week. Members: $145 Bronze (Formerly Purple 2) Competitive swim team recommended for ages 9 & 10, or swimmers that have passed at least the Fish level of YMCA swim lessons. Swimmers whose age differs from the recommended age looking to join this team must have at least 1 season experience on a competitive team, can demonstrate legal head first starts, and a legal 100 individual medley. This group practices for 1.5 hours, 3 times a week. We recommend swimmers attend practice at least 2 times a week. Members: $167

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Wallingford Dolphins Stroke Clinics

Competitive Swimming Vacation Club

Registration for stroke clinics will begin in February and clinics will begin the first week of April. For those looking to begin swim clinics contact the Dolphins Head Coach to be placed in an appropriate clinic group.

During the week of April vacation (4/18-4/22) the Wallingford Family YMCA is having a vacation swim club. This club is for swimmers willing to learn more about the important elements for the sport of swimming in and out of the water. This program would educate and train swimmers on three main parts. Dry-land exercise, nutrition and maintaining healthy diets, as well as a complete break-down of the competitive strokes including starts, turns and finishes will be included each day of the club. This club is recommended for swimmer‟s age 13 and younger. Strongly recommended to competitive swimmers. The program beings at 9:00AM and will conclude at 12:00PM; after which participants have the option of joining the Wallingford Family YMCA Y-Cation Camp. Limited space available in this program so don‟t delay!

BEGINNER CLINIC This clinic is designed to provide an introduction to the swim team experience. Swimmers who are currently in swim lessons or have had some type of informal instruction; this is the clinic for you. Coaches will introduce competitive swimming strokes and develop current swimming ability. Swimmers will also be introduced to competitive starts and turns. This clinic is designed for the enthusiastic water lover who can continuously swim twenty-five yards of the pool. This clinic is for all ages who have no previous competitive swimming experience. T/TH

Members: $75 Community Participants: $100

4:30-5:30PM

Members: $73 Community Participants: $103

Private Coaching Private and semi-private coaching sessions give competitive swimmers the opportunity to work one on one with a certified coach. Utilize these sessions to perfect strokes, turns, starts and finishes for competitive swimming. Coaches will employ drills to help the swimmer achieve better and legal starts, turns, and strokes. Each session is thirty minutes with one coach.

STROKES & TURNS CLINIC This clinic is designed for swimmers with some swim team experience and/or a member of either Purple or Bronze practice groups. Coaches will break down each of the four competitive strokes in order to improve efficiency and technique. Swimmers will be given the opportunity to learn advanced methods of competitive starts and turns. Swimmers need to have a basic understanding of all four competitive strokes and have competed at least one season with the Wallingford Dolphins Swim Team. M/W T/TH

Package of 4 Private Sessions (Four – ½ hour sessions; 1 swimmer) Members: $150 Community Participants: $175 Single Private Session (One – ½ hour session; 1 swimmer) Members: $38 Community Participants: $44

4:30-5:30PM 5:30-6:30PM

Members: $73 Community Participants: $103

Package of 4 Semi-Private Sessions (Four – ½ hour sessions; 2 swimmers) Members: $200 Community Participants: $225

ADVANCED STROKES & TURNS This clinic is designed to provide a detailed analysis of each swimmer‟s competitive strokes. Swimmers will engage in technique, efficiency, and competition based activities. This clinic may use video analysis to improve a swimmer‟s strokes. This clinic is designed for Silver and Gold practice groups and high school swimmers.

Single Semi-Private Session (One – ½ hour session; 2 swimmers) Members: $50 Community Participants: $56

T/W/TH 6:30-8:00PM Members: $95 Community Participants: $155

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RECREATION

YOUTH DANCE PROGRAMS

5th Grade Dance

Spring II Session Only

Calling all 5th graders: You are invited to a fun-filled evening of dancing, wallyball, and having fun with your friends! Come to the YMCA and spend the night dancing to your favorite songs brought to you by Sound Spectrum Entertainment. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.

Let Miss Kara introduce your children to the world of dance. Miss Kara has over 16 years of dance experience, including being a member of the Quinnipiac University Dance Team. Under Miss Kara‟s guidance, your children will learn new and exciting steps and routines while developing coordination and skills.

Dates: TBA! Time: 7:00-9:00PM

Ballet I

Members: $1 Community Participants: $5

(ages 3-5) Here your child will learn classical ballet. The class combines rhythm, timing, coordination, and style.

6th Grade Dance Join us for our Middle School Dance Party! Dance the night away with your friends, play some wallyball, and have an awesome evening here at the YMCA.

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9:00-9:40AM

Members: $45 Community Participants: $65

Dates: May 7 Time: 7:00-9:30PM

Ballet II

Members: $1 Community Participants: $5

(ages 5-6) For the dancer who is ready for a little more of a challenge. Class works on rhythm, timing, coordination, and style.

Saturday Night Club

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If you are between the ages of 10-15, come join us on a Saturday night! You‟ll have full use of the basketball court, racquetball courts, pool, and Teen Center all night long.

Members: $45 Community Participants: $65

Tap

Dates: April 30, May 21 & June 4 Time: 6:30-9:00PM

(ages 4-6) With this class your child will learn the moves that will keep them tapping for a long, long time.

Members: $1 Community Participants: $5

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Teen House Open House

6:30-8:30PM

Teen House Movie Night Middle School Students: Don‟t forget to come to the Teen Center on Wednesday night for Movie Madness! Choose from our large selection of movies or bring your own, as long as it‟s PG-13 or lower. W

10:30-11:10AM

Members: $45 Community Participants: $65

Every Thursday night play the Wii, master ping pong, or start up a game of pool with your friends. The Teen Center is open and waiting for you! TH

9:45-10:25AM

6:30-8:30PM

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YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS

Munchkin Triple Play

Spring II Session Only

(ages 3-5) This program is designed to give your preschooler the basic skills of soccer, basketball, and baseball. They will spend 2 weeks on each sport with emphasis on skill development, improving coordination, and fun.

Parent-Tot Gymnastics (ages 18 months-3 years) Children in this class learn to follow directions, improve balance, develop gross motor skills, gain strength and build self-confidence. A great way to spend time with your child! F

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9:30-10:10AM

Members: $40 Community Participants: $60

Members: $40 Community Participants: $60

Sports Skills

Munchkin Basketball

(ages 3-5) If your child likes to do a lot of different sports, then this is the class for them. Each week a new sport will be introduced that will give the preschooler the opportunity to improve their skills, build their confidence and self esteem, and have a whole lot of fun.

(ages 3-5) This class is designed to teach the basics of basketball with emphasis put on dribbling, passing, and shooting. Basic rules of the game will be introduced and teamwork will be developed. M

10:20-11:00AM

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Members: $40 Community Participants: $60

T-Ball

(ages 3-5) This class is designed to teach the basics of soccer with the emphasis put on dribbling, passing, and shooting. Ball control and teamwork will also be taught.

(ages 4-5) Class introduces the game of baseball in a fun and safe way. Children will learn proper throwing and catching techniques, batting, and positioning. Players need to bring their own glove.

1:00-1:40PM 9:15-9:55AM

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Members: $40 Community Participants: $60

10:00-10:40AM

Members: $40 Community Participants: $60

Munchkin Tennis (ages 3-5) This class introduces the basic skills and movements required in tennis. Class will get your child moving around the court and practicing the basic strokes and positioning required to develop their tennis skills. Players need to bring their own racquets. Held at Doolittle Park. T W

10:30-11:10AM

Members: $40 Community Participants: $60

Munchkin Soccer

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9:30-10:10AM 9:00-9:40AM

10:00-10:40AM 1:00-1:40PM

Members: $40 Community Participants: $60

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Youth Basketball

YOUTH SWIM LESSONS

(ages 5-9) This program is designed to build basic basketball skills and develop a sense of teamwork and game awareness. New skills will be introduced weekly as the players build up to game playing situations.

SKIP

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ages 5-7 ages 5-7 ages 7-9

(ages 6-36 months) Parent/caregiver swims with child. These classes promote water enrichment and aquatic readiness activities. All children who are not potty trained MUST wear a swim diaper and a bathing suit or plastic pants. To receive the YMCA Member Fee; at least 1 participant must be a current YMCA Member.

4:45-5:30PM 10:00-10:45AM 1:00-11:45AM

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Members: $45 Community Participants: $65

Members: $45 Community Participants: $85

Youth Racquetball (ages 7+) This class is an introduction to the basic skills of racquetball in a non-competitive environment. Participants will learn how to serve, volley, ball placement, and strike the ball correctly, as well as the basic rules of the game. Players need to bring their own racket. T

Pike (ages 3-5) First swim lesson experience. Floatation Assistance used (3 bubbles). Jump into the pool with assistance, blowing bubbles, front and back float. Learns basic skills (kicking, arm strokes, etc.)

5:30-6:15AM

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Members: $45 Community Participants: $65

Youth Tennis (ages 5+) Teaches the basics and lets children develop the skills needed to play the game. Proper strokes, volleying, serving, and rules will be learned. Players need to bring their own racquets. Location TBA. M M TH TH

ages 5-6 ages 7+ ages 7+ ages 5-6

10:35-11:05AM Therapy Pool 8:30-9:00AM Therapy Pool 9:30-10:00AM Therapy Pool

4:45-5:30PM 5:30-6:15PM 4:45-5:30PM 5:30-6:15PM

9:15-9:45AM 9:15-9:45AM 6:00-6:30PM 6:30-7:00PM 6:30-7:00PM 11:45-12:15PM 9:30-10:00AM 10:00-10:30AM 11:00-11:30AM 9:00-9:30AM

Lap Pool Lap Pool Therapy Pool Therapy Pool Therapy Pool Therapy Pool Therapy Pool Therapy Pool Therapy Pool Therapy Pool

Members: $45 Community Participants: $85

Members: $45 Community Participants: $65

Private Sports Instruction If you would like a 1 on 1 learning environment for your child or have a group of children who all want to take class together at a specific time, please contact Eric Skinner, Youth & Family Director, at 203-269-4497 x43 to schedule your class. All sports are offered. Subject to staff and space availability. Call today!

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Eel

Polliwog

(ages 3-5) Comfortable putting face in the water. Unassisted standing jump. 25 yards front and back paddle with 2 or fewer bubbles.

(ages 6+) Beginner. May utilize floatation assistance. Class works on basic skills such as kicking, arm strokes, putting face in the water, and floats. Water safety included.

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9:50-10:20AM 7:00-7:30PM 9:50-10:20AM 6:30-7:00PM 6:30-7:00PM 7:05-7:35PM 1:45-2:15PM 7:00-7:30PM 11:05-11:35AM 8:30-9:00AM 10:00-10:30AM 11:00-11:30AM 9:30-10:00AM 10:30-11:00AM

Lap Pool Therapy Pool Lap Pool Therapy Pool Therapy Pool Therapy Pool Lap Pool Therapy Pool Therapy Pool Lap Pool Therapy Pool Therapy Pool Therapy Pool Therapy Pool

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Guppy (ages 6+) Advanced beginners. Children are able to swim the width of the pool without floatation assistance. Able to put face in water while swimming. Introduces rhythmic breathing, safety skills, elementary backstroke and the kneeling dive. M T W SA SA

Ray (ages 3-5) For children who can float on front and back without floatation and perform front paddle stroke with rhythmic breathing. Unassisted sitting dive. 0-1 bubbles. 7:05-7:35PM 2:20-2:50PM 9:00-9:30AM 10:00-10:30AM

Therapy Pool Lap Pool Lap Pool Therapy Pool

Lap Pool Lap Pool Lap Pool Lap Pool Lap Pool

Minnow (ages 6+) Intermediate. Works on improving rotary breathing, introduces scissors kick for sidestroke and breaststroke. T SA

Starfish

5:30-6:15PM 11:30-12:15PM

Lap Pool Lap Pool

Members: $55 Community Participants: $95

(ages 3-5) Children will refine front crawl, backstroke and elementary backstroke, and do a standing dive. No floatation assistance used. 7:05-7:35PM 2:20-2:50PM 9:00-9:30AM 10:00-10:30AM

6:00-6:30PM 4:30-5:00PM 5:15-5:45PM 9:00-9:30PM 11:00-11:30PM

Members: $45 Community Participants: $85

Members: $45 Community Participants: $85

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Therapy Pool Lap Pool Lap Pool Lap Pool

Members: $45 Community Participants: $85

Members: $45 Community Participants: $85

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6:30-7:00PM 4:00-4:30PM 9:30-10:00AM 10:00-10:30AM

Therapy Pool Lap Pool Lap Pool Therapy Pool

Members: $45 Community Participants: $85

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Fish

Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons

(ages 6+) Advanced intermediate- teaches open turns and begins butterfly. Builds endurance. Must be able to swim 50 yards of each stroke except butterfly to advance.

This program is offered to those 3 years of age and older. Lessons are 30 minutes long. Lessons must be purchased in blocks of six. Private lessons are a 1:1 student to instructor ratio. Semi-Private lessons are a 2:1 student to instructor ratio. Semi Private lessons require both individuals to be approximately the same skill level. Please obtain a Private Lesson Request Form at the Welcome Center. This form needs to be completed and submitted to the Aquatics Director to begin the process of setting up this program.

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5:45-6:30PM 8:30-9:15AM 11:30-12:15PM

Lap Pool Lap Pool Lap Pool

Members: $55 Community Participants: $95

Private Lessons Members: $120 Community Participants: $170

Flying Fish (ages 6+) Advanced. This level works on refining strokes, works on the 100 and 200 yd IM, competitive starts and turns and more sophisticated rescue skills. W SA SA

6:30-7:15PM 8:30-9:15AM 11:30-12:15PM

Semi-Private Lessons Members: $160 Community Participants: $260

Lap Pool Lap Pool Lap Pool

Backyard Swim Lessons Have the Wallingford Family YMCA Aquatics Staff come to you! If you or your neighbor has a swimming pool, we will conduct swim lessons for you at your convenience. The YMCA will send a swim instructor to your home to teach your children and/or your neighbors children. Your package includes 4 classes that are 45 minutes long. Classes can be scheduled once or twice per week.

Members: $55 Community Participants: $95

Members: $130 Community Participants: $170

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FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Nurturing the potential of every child and teen SUMMER SWIM LESSONS SESSION A – JUNE 27-JULY 21

SESSON B – JULY 27-AUGUST 16

Twice a week classes

Twice a week classes

SKIP M/W T/TH

SKIP 9:00-9:30AM 9:00-9:30AM

Therapy Pool Therapy Pool

M: $45 CP: $85 M: $51 CP: $91

9:30-10:00AM 9:30-10:00AM 6:30-7:00PM

Therapy Pool Therapy Pool Therapy Pool

M: $45 CP: $85 M: $51 CP: $91 M: $51 CP: $91

9:00-9:30AM 7:00-7:30PM 9:00-9:30AM

Lap Pool Therapy Pool Lap Pool

M: $45 CP: $85 M: $45 CP: $85 M: $51 CP: $91

9:00-9:30AM 6:30-7:30PM 9:00-9:30AM 7:00-7:30PM

Lap Pool Therapy Pool Lap Pool Therapy Pool

M: $45 CP: $85 M: $45 CP: $85 M: $51 CP: $91 M: $51 CP: $91

9:30-10:00AM 6:30-7:30PM 9:30-10:00AM 6:30-7:00PM

Lap Pool Lap Pool Lap Pool Lap Pool

M: $45 CP: $85 M: $45 CP: $85 M: $51 CP: $91 M: $51 CP: $91

9:30-10:00AM 9:30-10:00AM 7:00-7:30PM

Lap Pool Lap Pool Lap Pool

M: $45 CP: $85 M: $51 CP: $91 M: $51 CP: $91

9:45-10:30AM 9:45-10:30AM

Lap Pool Lap Pool

M: $55 CP: $95 M: $61 CP: $101

Lap Pool Lap Pool

M: $55 CP: $95 M: $61 CP: $101

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Pike M/W T/TH T/TH

M/W T/TH T/TH

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M/W T/TH

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SKIP 9:00-9:30AM 8:30-9:00AM

Therapy Pool Therapy Pool

M: $45 CP: $85 M: $45 CP: $85

9:00-9:30AM 6:30-7:30PM 9:00-9:30AM 7:00-7:30PM

Lap Pool Therapy Pool Lap Pool Therapy Pool

M: $51 CP: $91 M: $51 CP: $91 M: $51 CP: $91 M: $51 CP: $91

9:30-10:00AM 6:30-7:30PM 9:30-10:00AM 6:30-7:00PM

Lap Pool Lap Pool Lap Pool Lap Pool

M: $51 CP: $91 M: $51 CP: $91 M: $51 CP: $91 M: $51 CP: $91

9:30-10:00AM 9:30-10:00AM 7:00-7:30PM

Lap Pool Lap Pool Lap Pool

M: $51 CP: $91 M: $51 CP: $91 M: $51 CP: $91

9:45-10:30AM 9:45-10:30AM

Lap Pool Lap Pool

M: $61 CP: $101 M: $61 CP: $101

Lap Pool Lap Pool

M: $61 CP: $101 M: $61 CP: $101

9:00-9:30AM 8:30-9:00AM 11:00-11:30AM

Lap Pool Lap Pool Lap Pool

M: $45 CP: $85 M: $45 CP: $85 M: $45 CP: $85

9:00-9:30AM 9:00-9:30AM 10:00-10:30AM

Lap Pool Lap Pool Lap Pool

M: $45 CP: $85 M: $45 CP: $85 M: $45 CP: $85

9:30-10:00AM 9:30-10:00AM

Lap Pool Lap Pool

M: $45 CP: $85 M: $45 CP: $85

11:30-12:15PM

Lap Pool

M: $55 CP: $95

Lap Pool

M: $55 CP: $95

9:45-10:30AM 9:45-10:30AM

Polliwog F SA SA

Pike 9:30-10:00AM 11:00-11:30AM 9:00-9:30AM 10:00-10:30AM 11:30-12:00PM

Therapy Pool Therapy Pool Therapy Pool Therapy Pool Therapy Pool

M: $45 CP: $85 M: $45 CP: $85 M: $45 CP: $85 M: $45 CP: $85 M: $45 CP: $85

9:30-10:00AM 11:00-11:30AM 9:30-10:00AM 11:00-11:30AM

Therapy Pool Therapy Pool Therapy Pool Therapy Pool

M: $45 CP: $85 M: $45 CP: $85 M: $45 CP: $85 M: $45 CP: $85

Guppy F SA

Eel F F SA SA

M: $51 CP: $91 M: $51 CP: $91 M: $51 CP: $91

Ray/Starfish

Once a week classes

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Lap Pool Therapy Pool Lap Pool

Fish/Flying Fish

9:45-10:30AM 9:45-10:30AM

SESSON C – JULY 8-AUGUST 20

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9:00-9:30AM 7:00-7:30PM 9:00-9:30AM

Minnow

Fish/Flying Fish M/W T/TH

M: $51 CP: $91 M: $51 CP: $91 M: $51 CP: $91

Guppy

Minnow M/W T/TH

Therapy Pool Therapy Pool Therapy Pool

Polliwog

Guppy M/W T/TH T/TH

9:30-10:00AM 9:30-10:00AM 6:30-7:00PM

Ray/Starfish

Polliwog M/W M/W T/TH T/TH

M: $51 CP: $91 M: $51 CP: $91

Eel

Ray/Starfish M/W M/W T/TH T/TH

Therapy Pool Therapy Pool

Pike

Eel M/W M/W T/TH

9:00-9:30AM 9:00-9:30AM

Minnow SA

Fish/Flying Fish SA

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11:30-12:15PM

CAMP DAY CAMPS

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Camp Ulbrich

New to Camp Ulbrich this year are our ½ day specialty camps! We will be offering Soccer, Basketball, and Theater Camps to give those campers who don‟t want to spend a whole day at camp something to do. Camps will be run by experienced staff and will focus on the skills needed to excel in the chosen activity. All ½ day specialty camps run from 9:00AM – 12:00PM. Discounts available for Camp Ulbrich Day Camp campers.

Camp Ulbrich is coming! It is never too early to start thinking about your summer camp needs, and if you want your child to have a fun and safe summer to remember, then look no further than Camp Ulbrich. Whether your camper is a Rascal (entering pre-K & Kindergarten) or an AdventurTeen (grades 6-9), an All-Star (grades 1-5) or a C.I.T. (grades 10), Camp Ulbrich has something for everyone. Camp begins June 27, 2011. For more information, please visit our website or pick up our camp brochure. SESSION DATES June 27-July 8 July 11-July 22 July 25-August 5 August 8-August 19 August 22-August 26

Basketball Camp (grades 2-5) Dates: July 18-July 22 & August 1-August 5

THEME Around the World Superheroes Happy Birthday Ulbrich‟s Got Talent „Tis the Season

Members: $110 Community Participants: $140

Soccer Camp (grades 2-5) Dates: July 11-July 15 & July 25-July 29

CAMP HOURS Basic Camp Before Camp After Camp

Members: $110 Community Participants: $140

9:00AM-4:00PM 7:00AM-9:00AM 4:00PM-6:00PM

Theater Camp

Camp Ulbrich Y-Cation

(grades 2-8)

You don't have to wait for summer to have summer camp fun. Camp Ulbrich Y-Cation Days are a great way for your child to have a fun and safe experience when school is not in session. Kids in grades K-8, will participate in swimming, arts & crafts, group games, and so much more. Summer is months away, but you don't have to wait for camp. Sign up for Camp Ulbrich Y-Cation Days today!

Dates:

July 11-July 22 (grades 2-4) July 25-August 5 (grades 5-8)

Members: $220 Community Participants: $280

Dates: April 18-21 & May 27 Time: 7:00AM-6:00PM Members: $40 Community Participants: $65

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FOR HEALTHY LIVING Improving the nation’s health and well-being FAMILY TIME Family Fun Friday Looking for a place to spend quality time together as a family? Come to our Family Fun Fridays and join us as we play themed gym games and crafts, swimming and more! Come prepared to have some exciting family fun! Previous themes included: Baseball‟s Back, Magic and Pirates! Dates: April 8, May 27, June 17, July 22 & August 5 Time: 6:30-8:30PM

MAKE IT A PLAY DATE

Members: FREE Community Participants: $10/family

Family Game Night Bonanza Bring your family to the YMCA and get away from all things technology! Join us as we eat pizza and play some new and classic board and card games! UNO, Skip-Bo, Trouble, Monopoly, Whoonu and many more! Pizza and drinks will be available for purchase to make this a delicious and fun dinner!

APRIL 16 10:00AM-2:00PM

Dates: May 6 Time: 6:30-8:30PM Members: FREE Community Participants: $10/family

Flick & Float You and your family, floating aimlessly in our Therapy Pool, watching a hit movie… who could ask for a better (and cheaper!) way to spend time with your family? Dates:

April 1 – Tangled April 22 – Yogi Bear May 13 – Kung Fu Panda June 3 – The Reef July 15 – TBA August 19 - TBA Time: Movie starts at 7:00PM Members: FREE Community Participants: $10/family

Easter Kickoff Come into the YMCA the Sunday before Easter and join us as we color eggs, work on an awesome arts project, and have a chance to guess a win a jellybean guessing jar! All that‟s required is that you bring in a dozen hard-boiled eggs for your family to use! All else is provided. Pre-Registration is required. Date: April 17 Time: 1:00-3:00PM

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HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESS GROUP CLASSES

Barbell Pump ♥ ≡ This terrific class provides a whole body workout, accommodating any strength or fitness level. Each participant has their own adjustable barbell set and selects the appropriate resistance.

The Wallingford Family YMCA offers more than 50 Fitness and Cycling Classes per week, including 10 classes per week just for Active Older Adults. Fitness classes are included with a YMCA membership, but if you‟d like to try our classes before becoming a member, we invite you to purchase a Group Fitness Punch Card ($79 for 20 classes or $39 for 10). This card can be used for Fitness or Aquatics classes.

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SilverSneakers®

1:30-2:30PM 9:00-10:00AM

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Phyllis Kathy

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Looking for a specific type of workout? Follow our guide to find the class that‟s right for you ø - Flexibility ♥ - Cardio ≡ - Strength Training

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Fiorella

9:00-9:45AM

Gwen

6:45-7:30PM

Trish

Circuits ♥ ≡ A high energy circuit class combining cardio, weights, balls, steps, body bars and more! Instructor demonstrates high and low modifications for each exercise. All fitness levels welcome!

10:30-11:30AM Linda M

Ab Solution ≡ 45 minutes of hard-hitting abdominal work. Get on the fast track to a six-pack! M/TH

9:15-10:15AM

Cardio Kickbox ♥ Get a hardcore cardio workout in this non-contact class.

Tricia P

3-2-1 Sculpt! ≡ Hit all your trouble spots in one class! 20 minutes to target your lower body, 20 minutes for your upper body, and 20 minutes to sculpt your abdominals! Come for the full hour, or for just for the parts you need most. SU

Fiorella

Cardio Crunch ♥ 45 minutes of high energy! This class mixes it up each week with any of the following: step, hi/lo aerobics, gliding discs, jump rope drills and core strengthening. This class is great for the intermediate to advanced exerciser.

20/20 ♥ ≡ This class incorporates 20 minutes of intense cardio with 20 minutes of resistance training to sculpt and define those muscles. Appropriate for all fitness levels. 5:45-6:30PM

9:15-10:15AM

Cardio Blitz ♥ Looking to shape up fast? This class will burn maximum calories with non-stop cardio activity!

Fitness Classes

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Best Body Challenge ♥ ≡ Looking for a results-based workout? Join "The Challenge!" Through boot camp style drills, interval and circuit training, this class will help you reach your goal of creating a leaner and stronger body!

Looking for a terrific fitness program designed specifically for older adults? Want to build and maintain muscle tone, bone density, mobility, range of movement, cardiovascular fitness and functional strength? The award-winning SilverSneakers® Fitness Program is the nation‟s leading exercise program designed exclusively for older adults. SilverSneakers Muscular Strength classes are offered 4 times a week. Get fit …have fun …make friends! M/W T/F

12:30-1:15PM 5:15-6:00AM 8:00-8:45AM

4:15-5:00PM

6:00-6:45PM

Tricia P

Extreme Kickboxing ♥ ≡ Kickboxing drills and circuits are performed in this dynamic class that also partners you up for sparring. Ideal for Intermediate to advanced exercisers.

Linda

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6:00-7:00PM

Tricia P

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Guts & Butts ≡ Hit your body where you need it most! Tone and slim your midsection, hips, and legs in this targeted strength class. Guaranteed to have you coming back for more!

Step Classes ♥ ≡ We offer a level just right for you. Choose from beginner or intermediate levels.

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6:45-7:30PM

Trish

IrresistiBall ø ≡ Using the large stability ball, you will work your core and more! Incorporate bands, tubing, and weights for an irresistible full body workout! SA

9:45-10:15AM

5:15-5:45PM

Gwen

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9:15-10:15AM

Tricia P

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6:00-7:00PM 10:00-10:45AM

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Colleen Colleen

Power Strength ♥ ≡ Whole body strength & conditioning class, combining barbells, dumbbells and floor work to challenge the entire body. Great for all levels of fitness. TH

9:15-10:00AM

Colleen

Shotokan Karate ♥ ≡ ø Traditional Japanese Karate with foci on balance, coordination, endurance and strength. T T TH SA

6:45-7:45AM 7:45-8:30PM 7:15-8:45PM 10:20-11:50AM

Maura Maura Maura Maura

Fiorella

7:00-7:45PM 10:15-10:45AM

Tricia P Fiorella

Yoga ø This class begins with self awareness centering by means of breath work and/or visualization to begin the relaxation process. The class progresses with gentle stretching to warm up the muscles before moving on to more challenging positions.

Sally

Power Pilates ø ≡ Power Pilates will bring variety and enhanced results to your Pilates regimen by incorporating light weights, balls and resistance tubing. T TH

10:15-10:45AM

Tone & Trim/Express Tone & Trim ≡ This 45 minute class concentrates on full body toning through the use of resistance exercises. A variety of equipment such as weights, body bars, bands and balls will be used with high rep/ low weight sets for a fun and dynamic class. Great for all levels of exercisers.

Pilates ø ≡ A total body mat workout with emphasis on the core muscles (abdominals and low back). Increase your core strength and body awareness, and improve your posture! All fitness levels welcome. T

Tricia P Intermediate Step Tricia P Beginner Step & Tone

Stretch & Strength Synthesis ≡ ø A fusion of mind-body principles and classic sculpting exercises, this class provides a dynamic way to “stretch and strengthen” through flowing movement. Leave this workout feeling energized, refreshed and toned! Various resistance equipment will be used.

Mat Science ø ≡ Exercises are derived from classic disciplines such as yoga, dance and sports rehab conditioning. The focus of Mat Science is on mindful movement, core stabilization technique and unified body movements. W

5:15-6:00PM 5:15-6:00PM

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7:30-8:30PM 8:00-9:00AM

Pat Jamie

Cycling

Krav Maga

Come check out our NEW Schwinn Indoor Cycling Bikes! We offer 14 Cycling Classes, from early morning through evening.

EASY TO LEARN – REALISTIC -- PRACTICAL Do you want to get into better physical condition? Do you want to learn how to defend yourself from a physical attack? Krav Maga (Hebrew for “contact combat”) is one of the best self-defense systems available to civilians today. It is the same system taught to the Israeli Defense Forces. Krav Maga is based on natural and instinctual responses. You will learn to defend yourself against many physical attacks, common and uncommon. We train with as much realism as possible and maintain a high level of safety for our students. The training is physical -- you will get a workout during this program. You will learn defenses against a standing attacker as well as attacks on the ground. You‟ll also learn to defend against various types of weapons. The system is easy to learn and retain. No previous experience is necessary. This program is open to males and females at least fifteen years of age. Mandatory student equipment purchase of $40, which includes grappling gloves and forearm guards for student safety.

Indoor Cycling provides a terrific cardio workout, which offers countless health benefits, including: weight loss, increased energy levels, stronger heart & lungs, decreased risk for heart disease, increased bone density, better sleep, and improved cholesterol & triglyceride levels. Sign-ups for Cycling classes start 24 hours prior to the class. M M M T T W TH TH TH F F SA SA SU

5:15-6:00AM 9:15-10:00AM 6:00-6:45PM 5:15-6:00AM 12:30-1:15PM 5:15-6:00AM 5:15-6:00AM 12:30-1:15PM 5:30-6:30PM 5:15-6:00AM 9:15-10:00AM 7:00-7:45AM 8:30-9:15AM 9:00-9:45AM

Susan Sally Patrick Vanessa Jim Paul Liz/Susan Jim Linda Julia Sally Julia Julia Gil

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1 Class: $20 5 Classes: $65 10 Classes: $105 20 Classes: $180

Zumba® The newest, freshest addition to the world of cardio! Zumba incorporates Latin and International dance styles to get your heart racing! So much fun, you‟ll forget you‟re exercising! Sign-ups for Zumba classes start 24 hours prior to the class. M T TH TH SU

10:15-11:00AM 7:00-7:45PM 6:30-7:15PM 7:15-8:00PM 9:00-9:45AM

6:30-8:00PM 9:45-11:15AM

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES CPR Training Our American Red Cross CPR Classes will be taught by certified instructors here at the YMCA. In order to receive certification card, participant must be able to pass both the written and the hands-on test with 80% or better. Great for coaches, parents, scouts, and youth Leaders. Class sizes are limited. Pre-registration is required. Re-certifications classes are also available. These classes are offered throughout the year.

Fiorella Vince Fiorella Fiorella Kathy

Members: $50 Community Participants: $70

Lifeguard Training Participants must be 15 years of age and able to swim 300 yards continuously. Course includes CPR/FPR, AED, First Aid & Oxygen Administration. Please contact the Aquatics Director for specific dates and times. Fee includes participant‟s manual, pocket mask and certification cards Members: $250 Community Participants: $300

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PERSONAL FITNESS

Nutrition Counseling

Get Me Started

Good health is not just about fitness, so we offer nutrition counseling for groups and for individuals In our group setting, you will receive professional instruction on nutrition, menu planning, a personalized fitness plan, and stress reduction techniques. One-on-one counseling will start with an initial nutrition analysis to allow us to individualize our program to meet your needs.

We‟ve put together a two day one-on-one program at a terrific value to help you get started on your path to reaching your fitness goals! This two day one-on-one training will meet two fitness goals: 1. On Day One of the program, your trainer will assess your current fitness levels for cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, core strength, and flexibility. 2. On Day Two, you will receive a comprehensive fitness report and, together with your personal trainer, build a fitness program which best builds on your fitness strengths and addresses your relative weaknesses.

Nutrition Counseling is available at the same prices as Personal Training. Nutrition Counseling and Personal Training can be combined at these same training rates for Total Wellness.

Cross Train Intense

No more generic, carbon copy exercise routines for you!

A whole new way to get results at the Wallingford YMCA! Cross Train Intense is a current, rigorous, results-based group personal training that gives equal attention to strength, cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, agility, speed, explosiveness and flexibility to achieve MAXIMUM ATHLETIC POTENTIAL. Train with exciting new equipment, including pull up/dip bars, plyometric boxes, power harnesses, break-away harnesses, agility ladders, hurdles, speed shoots & TRX suspension trainers. Classes are limited in size, with 2 instructors Ideal for personalized attention while building camaraderie in a group setting. Three sessions available: April 26-June 5, June 7-July 17 & July 19-August 28.

Members: $89 Community Participants: $119

Personal Training The best way to get started and to reach your individual fitness goals is to work with one of our knowledgeable personal trainers. They will help you assess your current fitness level, set and achieve your individual goals and move through fitness plateaus and stuck points. Invest in your fitness! Whether you‟re new to fitness or you‟re experienced and are looking for a challenge, our personal trainers will design training programs just for you, and will work with you one-on-one to maximize results.

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30 MINUTE EXPRESS TRAINING

6:00-7:00PM 5:30-6:30PM 10:00-11:00AM

Members: $99 Community Participants: $149

5 Sessions Members: $135 Community Participants: $175

TRY IT OUT! Members: 1 Class: $10 10 Classes: $89 Community Participants: 1 Class: $12 10 Classes: $109

10 Sessions Members: $225 Community Participants: $315 20 Sessions Members: $450 Community Participants: $585 60 MINUTE TRAINING 5 Sessions Members: $225 Community Participants: $295 10 Sessions Members: $395 Community Participants: $515 20 Sessions Members: $750 Community Participants: $975

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WATER ACTIVITIES

SilverSplash

Adult Swim Lessons

Activate your aqua exercise urge for variety! SilverSplash® offers LOTS of fun and shallow water moves to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming ability is required, and a special SilverSneakers® kickboard is used to develop strength, balance and coordination. No swimming experience necessary. This class runs year round!

Always wanted to learn to swim but were too afraid? Want to learn or improve your strokes? Adult Swim Lessons are for you! Beginner M 6:30-7:15PM

Lap Pool

Intermediate M 7:15-8:00PM

Lap Pool

Advanced M 8:00-8:45PM

Lap Pool

T/TH

Members: FREE Community Participants: $84

Water Aerobics

Members: $60 Community Participants: $100

“Not Your Grandmother‟s Water Aerobics Class!!” High energy water aerobics classes designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, burn fat, increase strength and endurance, improve flexibility, range of motion and balance. Classes features include use of resistance training tools, such as water buoys, noodles and resistance tubing. There are shallow and deep water workouts and fun Friday water volleyball. These classes are meant to complement your fitness workouts at the Wallingford Family YMCA. No swimming experience necessary. This class runs year round!

SUMMER ADULT SWIM LESSONS - June 27-August 15 Beginner M 6:30-7:15PM Lap Pool Intermediate M 7:15-8:00PM

Lap Pool

Advanced M 8:00-8:45PM

Lap Pool

M/W/F

4 classes Members: $35 Community Participants: $75 6 classes Members: $52 Community Participants: $92 7 classes Members: $60 Community Participants: $100

Aqua Combo Uses a variety of group work and stations to create a workout as intense as you want. No swimming experience necessary. This class runs year round! 5:30-6:30 PM

10:30-11:30AM Lap Pool

Members: FREE Community Participants: $84

Choose the number of classes you wish to attend!

M/W

10:30-11:30AM Lap Pool

Therapy Pool

Members: FREE Community Participants: $84

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FOR HEALTHY LIVING Improving the nation’s health and well-being SPORTS & RECREATION ADULT SPORTS Adult Golf This program is designed for both the beginner and those that want to brush up on their skills. Topics to be covered include grip, stance, swing, chipping, and putting. Please bring a 6 or 7 iron to class. Limit of 5 per class. Dates: April 20-May 11 & May 18-June 8 Time: 6:00-7:00PM Member: $55 Community Participants: $80

ADULT RECREATION Bus Trips In conjunction with Silver Mill Tours, a professional group tour bus company, the Wallingford Family YMCA offers a variety of luxury trips throughout the year. April 8-10 April 16 April 30 May 8 May 14 May 14-15 June 11 June 18 June 29 July 3-8 July 4 July 16 July 23 August 13 August 20 September 4 September 17

Washington DC; Cherry Blossom Time Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island New York City On Your Own Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins New York City Weekend NASCAR Racing at Dover Downs Boston Duck Tour and Fenway Park Lobster Bake at the Gloucester House Mystery Tour Virginia Beach Vacation Macy‟s Fireworks and Cruise Martha‟s Vineyard Newport On Your Own Saratoga Race Course Nantucket on the Fast Ferry Boston Red Sox vs. Texas Rangers Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays

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FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Giving back and providing support to our neighbors SOCIAL SERVICES CHILD WELFARE

FAITH NIGHTS

Upward Bound

The Wallingford YMCA is opening its doors FREE to our various faith communities of the greater Wallingford area on two Saturday nights a month. We are dedicated to helping build strong spirits, minds and bodies at the YMCA. Churches, youth groups, synagogues, mosques and other faith organizations are invited to submit a request for a Saturday night at the Y. The gym, racquetball courts, one swimming pool and the fitness center will be open for use from 6:30-8:30PM. For more information, please contact the Aquatics Director.

Upward Bound is a free program offered by the Wallingford Family YMCA designed to help students in grades six through eight grow and develop in a positive environment with positive role models. It incorporates the Y philosophy of developing the spirit, mind, and body. Youth are challenged to reach past their limitations with decision-making opportunities, recreational activities, and positive self-expression. In doing so, our hope is that these youth will grow and learn about themselves in a multitude of aspects in their lives. In growing to understand themselves more completely, they will be better equipped when faced with everyday challenges.

COMMUNITY HEALTH

WALLINGFORD FAMILY YMCA WINT FILIPEK SR MEMORIAL

Fit-to-Go In response to the growing youth health crisis, the Wallingford Family YMCA is proud to offer the Fit-to-Go program. In this program, middle-school youth will learn about healthy living and nutrition, develop a focused and realistic workout program that they can stick with, have tons of fun doing healthy activities, make new friends and feel better about themselves. Parents are invited to join us for monthly healthy meals, where healthy lifestyle tips are offered by a health professional.

TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Be Water Safe Week/Semana de Seguridad en el Agua This program is designed to teach children basic water safety skills such as kicking, arm strokes, putting face in the water and floating. It combines swimming and water safety skills for children ages 3 years through 8 years of age. Registration will begin April 4. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Dates: April 18-22 Community Participants: $10

JUNE 11-19 CHOATE-ROSEMARY HALL

DID YOU KNOW? There were 594 entries in 2010 21 divisions for all levels in 2011 Free clinic & fun day for kids Great family event! All proceeds go to charity

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FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Giving back and providing support to our neighbors VOLUNTEERISM & GIVING

ADVOCACY

VOLUNTEERS

GRASSROOTS/COMMUNITY ORGANIZING

Volunteers are the heart and soul of any YMCA. The time and talent contributed by the men and women who volunteer at the Wallingford Family YMCA enable us to meet the needs of the many people we serve. Play and mentor kids! Help raise funds during our Strong Kids Campaign. Dive into helping needy families and elders. Work with seniors on improving health and peace of mind. Help guide runners during our Fishbein Road Race. We welcome anyone who wants to help with helping people. We've got something for everyone interested in volunteering. We may have specific needs at any time, but we are always happy to speak with you about volunteering ideas. We are so grateful for the work of students, graduate students, seniors, stay-at-home moms, people in transition as well as professionals in any field. Stop by the Welcome Center to pick up an application today!

Activate Wallingford Through Pioneering Healthier Communities, the YMCA serves as “convenors,� bringing together high-level representatives from the government, non-profit, and private sectors to drive meaningful change in each of their communities. PHC focuses on collaborative engagement with community leaders, how environments influence health and well-being, and the role that public policy plays in sustaining change. Our mission is to activate & promote healthy living to improve the overall quality of life for Wallingford. Activate Wallingford strives to enhance the importance of a healthy lifestyle, build relationships within communities by focusing on the leading health issues facing this country, strengthening the capacity for coalition building in communities, attracting a new set of volunteers to the effort to build a healthy community; and increase the community's ability to promote policy and environmental changes that encourage and support healthy living. This is NOT an initiative to build new programs and services for the community. However, programs and funding can resonate from this initiative. The goal is to change our existing "epidemic" through public policy, which will result in environmental change!

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011 ADULT RACES START AT 8:30AM

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Contact Mark Graham at 203-269-4497 x24

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POLICIES & REGULATIONS POLICIES INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY This policy will include ALL YMCA programs including: swim team, health & wellness, Silver Sneakers, aquatics, youth, teen, and family.

MEMBERSHIP POLICIES Everyone entering building must stop at Welcome Center. Members must scan cards. Visitors, guests, and community participants must check in and sign visitor's log and liability waiver.

When schools have delayed opening in the AM, ALL morning classes 9:00AM-12:00PM will be delayed according to the school delay. Those interested in classes prior to 9:00AM should contact the Welcome Center for up to date status. When the schools are closed, morning and afternoon YMCA classes (until 4:00PM) will not be held. Evening programs will still be held unless otherwise indicated. Evening class cancellations will be made at 4:00PM. Cancellations will be announced on Channels 3, 6, 8 & 30, the YMCA Website and the YMCA phone message.

Reservations for racquetball courts, cycling and Zumba classes may be made in advance at the Welcome Center in person or by phone. The Wallingford YMCA reserves the right to take pictures and video of its participants for brochures, publications, our website and other marketing purposes. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please stop by the Welcome Center and let us know in writing. Membership Temporary Freeze - Memberships can be on hold for a maximum of 3 months per year for illness or injury with appropriate documentation. Please see the Welcome Center for hold form.

If classes are cancelled due to weather the YMCA will make every attempt to make up a class but make-ups are not guaranteed.

Membership Terminations – Members who wish to terminate their membership much complete the membership termination form five business days prior to the end of the month.

STORM POOL POLICIES At the first sight and or sound of a thunder and lightening storm; lifeguards will clear the pool immediately for 30 minutes. Within those 30 minutes if the lifeguards do not hear or see anything storm related; swimmers will be allowed back in the swimming pool. If the lifeguards do see lightening and/or hear thunder within those 30 minutes; lifeguards are required to repeat the 30 minute time period over again.

Membership Changes - If you need to make changes to your membership, simply stop by the Welcome Center to fill out a membership change form. Sex Offender Policy - Sex offenders are not welcome at the YMCA. Our new computer software scans our database and compares it to the registry on a regular basis.

REFUND POLICY If the YMCA cancels a class 100% refund will be given. Program fees are fully refundable if withdrawal from a class occurs due to a doctor-documented illness. A voucher may be issued in lieu of refunds and are valid for one year. If withdrawal from a class occurs for any reason after the first class, a 50% refund or credit may be issued. No refunds will be issued after the second class. All refunds are subject to program directorâ€&#x;s approval.

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POLICIES & REGULATIONS FACILITY USE POLICIES Children over the age of 12 may use the YMCA without a parent/guardian.

CODE OF CONDUCT At the Wallingford Family YMCA, we expect staff, members, volunteers and guests to act in accordance with our mission and values at all times. At the Wallingford Family YMCA, we demonstrate Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility by:

Children 8-11 years old must have a parent/ guardian in the YMCA building. Children 7 and under must have a parent/guardian in the program area.

Speaking in respectful tones, refraining from the use of vulgar or derogatory language and dressing appropriately.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER POLICIES Children 11-12 years old may use the cardio equipment only with the supervision of a parent/guardian.

Resolving conflicts in a respectful, honest and caring manner: never resorting to physical contact or threatening gestures.

Children 13-14 years old may use the Nautilus equipment.

Respecting the property of others: never engaging in theft or destruction.

Members over the age of 14 may use the free weight equipment.

Creating a safe, caring environment: picking up after ourselves and one another: this is YOUR YMCA.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The Wallingford Family YMCA is proud of our heritage and commitment to make its character-building, family-enriching programs available to everyone in our community. Annually, we receive support from hundreds of members, community leaders and businesses including the United Way of Meriden/Wallingford who believe in our purpose. They contribute generously to our Strong Kids Campaign, Tennis Tournament, Road Race, and various programs investing in your families. These funds are distributed on a sliding scale to families with a documented need in our community. Subject to available YMCA resources, our goal is to never turn anyone away because of an inability to pay. For more information contact Chris Kingston at 269-4497 x13. Applications can be found at www.wallingfordymca.org or you can pick one up at the YMCA Welcome Center.

The YMCA is a drug, alcohol and smoke free facility. Smoking, alcohol or drug use and/or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol on the premises is prohibited. No alcohol will be allowed on the premises unless at a sanctioned YMCA event. Cooperating with staff and complying with all health and safety procedures including evacuation of the building. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE YMCA CODE OF CONDUCT MAY RESULT IN A SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP.

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LAP POOL POLICIES A lifeguard must be on duty in order for the pool to be open to the public. All persons shall shower with warm water and soap before entering the pool. Any persons known or suspected of having a communicable disease, open sores, etc. will not be allowed to use the pool. Spitting or nose blowing in the water is prohibited. If a personâ€&#x;s hair is longer than the neckline, his/her hair must be tied back. Regulation bathing suits must be worn. No t-shirts, no jeans and no cut-offs. (Special Permission Given By Aquatics Director). No food or gum chewing is allowed in the pool facility. Beverages in plastic containers allowed only under a coaches supervision. Lap lanes are strictly for lap swimmers (14 years and older). Only lap swimmers may use kickboards, pull buoys and fins. An adult (18+) must be present on the swimming pool deck or in the water for those children under the age of 12 who wish to swim. All persons must be able to pass a mandatory 25 yard swim test without support in order to enter the deep end (5+ feet past yellow safety line) of the swimming pool. All persons must be at least 8 years of age and be able to swim to be unaccompanied by an adult in the water. A non-swimmer must be within one arms reach of an adult (18+). No swimming aids are allowed (swimmies, inflatables, etc.). No disposable diapers. Infants and untrained toddlers must wear swim diapers. No floatation devices or aides are to be used in water greater than 5 feet unless accompanied by a certified staff member. (Special Permission Given By Aquatics Director). Sitting or hanging on lane lines and safety ropes is prohibited. No repetitive breath holding allowed. Diving Blocks are not to be used during public swims. The use of noodles and toys is at the discretion of the lifeguard on duty. A 1:25 lifeguard to swimmer ratio is strongly enforced. The ratio may be lessened if the attendance/skill level of swimmers warrants it.

THERAPY POOL POLICIES A lifeguard must be on duty in order for the pool to be open to the public. All persons must shower with warm water and soap before entering the pool. Any persons known or suspected of having a communicable disease, open sores, etc. will not be allowed to use the pool. Spitting or nose blowing in the water is prohibited. If a personâ€&#x;s hair is longer than the neckline; his/her hair must be tied back. Regulation bathing suits must be worn. No t-shirts, no jeans and no cut offs (Special Permission Given By Aquatics Director) No food or gum chewing is allowed in the pool facility. Jumping in is allowed only in the deep end of the pool. No diving allowed. No swimming aides are allowed (swimmies, inflatables, etc). The use of noodles and toys is at the discretion of the lifeguard. No disposable diapers. Infants and untrained toddlers must wear swim diapers. Slide will be opened upon request with lifeguard supervision. All persons must be able to pass a mandatory swim test without support in order to enter the deep end of the pool (past blue safety rope). A non-swimmer must be within one arms reach of an adult (18+). All persons must be at least 8 years of age and be able to swim to be unaccompanied by an adult in the water. No floatation devices or aides are to be used past the blue safety line unless accompanied by a certified staff member (Special Permission Given By Aquatics Director). Sitting or hanging on safety rope is prohibited. No repetitive breath holding allowed. A safe lifeguard to swimmer ratio will be strongly enforced.

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2011 STRONG KIDS CAMPAIGN GOAL: $100,000 CARING AND COMMITTED STAFF Last Year, over 387 individuals in the Wallingford community benefited from partial or full financial assistance provided from the funds raised from the Annual Strong Kids Campaign.

YMCA PROGRAMS

MORE THAN JUST FUN AND GAMES YMCA programs such as swim lessons, child care, camping youth sports and teen programs do more than just teach skills. They also teach youth to grow to responsible, caring adults. Our coaches and staff are positive role models for kids, helping them develop their own leadership capabilities and realize their potential. Of course, they‟ll be having so much fun, they won‟t realize they‟re learning life lessons at the same time! We encourage all children to grow in spirit, minds and body through participation at the YMCA.

Our YMCA staff is a daily presence to our children and families. Every day, YMCA staff feed and rock babies, teach preschoolers to tie shoes and help children and teens learn to resolve conflicts in a healthy way.

A SAFE PLACE One of the most crucial roles a YMCA plays is that of a safe place. At the Y, kids can be kids, play is encouraged and everyone is welcome to take part. Under the guidance of our trained and caring staff and volunteers, children can grow in spirit, mind and body. And, through your help, no child in need is turned away from the Y. $3,995

2010 Financial Assistance

$15,816

$17,917

Summer Camp School Age Child Care Teen Outreach programs

$21,465

$46,247 $17,920

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Preschool Child Care Healthy Lifestyles & Membership Youth and Aquatic programs

Be involved by volunteering and/or donating! Contact Sean Doherty for more information.

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