East Boston YMCA | Spring 1 2020 | Program Guide

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STRONG SWIMMERS SAFE KIDS SPRING 1 2020 PROGRAMS • EAST BOSTON YMCA SESSION DATES:

Spring 1 Session: Monday, March 2 - Sunday, May 3 (8 weeks) *No Programming/All Y’s Closed Sunday April 12 for Easter Holiday *No Programming April 20 - 26 for School Vacation Week *Pool Closed Friday, April 10th & Saturday, April 11th Registration Dates: F: Monday, February 3rd 2020 Y: Friday, February 7th 2020 C: Monday, February 10th 2020

F = Family/Adult Members Y = Youth/Teen Members, Kids Pass C = Community Rate

» SWIM LESSONS SWIM LESSON PRICING Early Registration:

Registration:

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*On & After March 2nd

*Before March 2

F $80 Y $120 C $160

F $90 Y $130 C $170

» Parent/Child Swim Lessons 30 minute classes Ages 6 months - 3 years old STAGE A WATER DISCOVERY Stage A introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment.

Sun 8:30 am; 10:10 am Sat 8:30 am; 10:10 am STAGE B WATER EXPLORATION In Stage B, parents work with their children to learn fundamental safety and aquatic skills.

Sun 8:30 am; 10:10 am Sat 8:30 am; 10:10 am

» Preschool Swim Lessons 30 minute classes Ages 3 - 5 years old STAGE 1 WATER ACCLIMATION Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit the pool.

Sun 8:00 am; 9:00 am; 10:45 am Mon 4:30pm; 5:05pm Wed 4:30pm; 5:05pm; 5:40pm Fri 4:30pm; 5:05pm Sat 8:00am; 9:00am; 10:45am STAGE 2 WATER MOVEMENT Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

Sun 8:00am, 8:30am, 9:00am, 10:10am Mon 4:30pm, 5:05pm Wed 4:30pm, 5:05pm, 5:40pm Fri 5:05pm, 5:40pm Sat 8:00am, 8:30am, 9:00am, 10:10am

STAGE 3 WATER STAMINA Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance. Rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action are introduced.

Sun 8:30 am; 9:35 am; 10:10 am; 11:20 am Mon 5:05 pm Wed 4:30 pm; 5:35 pm Fri 4:30 pm; 5:40 pm Sat 8:30 am; 9:35 am; 10:10 am; 11:20 am STAGE 4 STROKE INTRODUCTION Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.

Sun 10:45 pm Mon 5:40 pm Wed 5:05 pm Sat 8:30 am

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SWIM LESSON PRICING Early Registration: *Before March 2nd

F $80 Y $120 C $160 » Youth Swim Lessons 45 minute classes Ages 5-12 years old STAGE 1 WATER ACCLIMATION Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit the pool.

Sun 8:00 am; 9:35 am Mon 4:30 pm; 5:20 pm Fri 4:30 pm; 5:20 pm Sat 8:00 am; 9:35 am STAGE 2 WATER MOVEMENT Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

Sun 8:00 am; 8:45 am; 10:25 am Mon 4:30 pm; 5:20 pm Wed 4:30 pm; 5:20 pm Fri 4:30 pm; 5:20 pm Sat 8:00 am; 8:45 am; 10:25 am STAGE 3 WATER STAMINA Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance.

Rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action are introduced.

Sun 8:45 am; 10:25 am Mon 5:20 pm; 6:15 pm Wed 5:20 pm; 6:15 pm Fri 5:20 pm; 6:15 pm Sat 8:45 am; 10:25 am STAGE 4 STROKE INTRODUCTION Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.

Sun 9:35 am Mon 5:40 pm Wed 5:40 pm; 6:15 pm Fri 6:15 pm Sat 9:35 am

Registration: *On & After March 2nd

F $90 Y $120 C $170 STAGE 5 STROKE DEVELOPMENT Students work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes.

Sun 10:25 am Mon 6:15 pm Wed 6:15 pm Sat 10:25 am » Teen & Adult Swim Lessons 45 minute classes Ages 12+ TEEN/ADULT BEGINNER Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

Mon 7:00 pm Wed 7:00 pm Fri 7:00 pm Sat 11:15 am TEEN/ADULT INTERMEDIATE Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance. Rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action are introduced.

Mon 6:15 pm Wed 7:00 pm Fri 7:00 pm

TEEN/ADULT SWIM FIT A Masters Swimming style physical conditioning program for those who are training for an event or just to swim for fitness. For serious swimmers, tri-athletes, or anyone who is looking for a coached workout, this is for you!

This program will cover; stroke development, and swimming conditioning workouts lead by an instructor with competitive swimming background and experience.

Please note, the participant shall be comfortable swimming at least two lengths of the pool without stopping, this is a program structured for intermediate to advanced swimmers.

Mon 6:15 pm Fri 7:00 pm

» Private Swim Lessons Please contact Sr. Aquatics Director Ashley Genrich for Private lesson information at agenrich@ ymcaboston.org. Please note that scheduling is subject to pool and instructor availability.

Private lesson scheduling is subject to pool and instructor availability.

6x 30 minute lessons, or 3x 60 minute lessons.

Member $228 Program Pass $342 Non-member $399

Any questions regarding lesson programming, lap swim/open swim, or our pool facility, feel free to please reach out to our Sr. Aquatics Director, Ashley Genrich at: agenrich@ymcaboston.org, or Associate Aquatics Director, Steve Strong at: Sstrong@ymcaboston.org.

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» PRESCHOOL/YOUTH SPORTS REGISTER EARLY, SAVE $10!

PRESCHOOL/YOUTH PRICING Early Registration: *Before March 2nd

F $80 Y $120 C $160

Registration: *On & After March 2nd

F $90 Y $130 C $170

TEE BALL This program is geared towards children ages 3-5 and will teach them the basic fundamentals of the game: hitting, catching and overall good sportsmanship. All children will receive a t-shirt and hat to play and the season will end with a pizza party and trophy celebration!

May 5 - June 25 Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00pm - 6:30pm Registration opens April 6th!

Registration Information: $80 per child $50 for each additional child

*For more information about Sports Programs, please reach out to Bridgette Ridlon, at BRidlon@ymcaboston.org*

STRONG GIRLS Ages 8-12 (Bremen Street) GIRLS GET STRONG - A fitness class designed just for youth girls that covers how to lift weights with new workouts each week. This class will help build confidence, teamwork skills and leadership skills in a fun all-inclusive environment.

Mon 4:00-4:45pm

JUNIOR CELTICS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BASKETBALL LEAGUE Jr. Celtics: The YMCA of Greater Boston has partnered with the Boston Celtics and their Jr. Celtics Youth Development Leagues! This season teaches participants on instructional and recreational teams will experience an exclusive basketball program teaching the values of Celtics basketball and focusing on healthy player and coach development.

This program is for children in grades K to 6th, and each participant will receive 1 reversible branded Celtic and Y jersey.

When: Saturdays (7 Weeks) 9:00 am - 9:45 am Ages 310:00 am-10:45 am Grade K - 1st Grade 11:00 am-12:00 pm 2nd - 3rd Grade 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 4th-5th Grade Location: East Boston YMCA 54 Ashley Street East Boston, MA 02128 Pricing: YMCA Membership - $84 Youth Pass - $126 Community - $168

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» PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT REGISTER EARLY, SAVE $10!

PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT PRICING Early Registration: *Before March 2nd

F $80 Y $120 C $160

Registration: *On & After March 2nd

F $90 Y $130 C $170

PRESCHOOL BUILDER Ages 2-5 (Bremen Street) This class is all about building! We will do hands-on activities that will help children learn how to construct and build, Legos, clay, blocks and more!

Tue 10:00-10:45am Wed 11:30-12:00pm MESSY PLAY Ages 2-5 (Bremen Street) Enjoy painting, watercolors, chalk, play dough, and more! Prepare to get messy! Let your children bring out their creativity with a day full of fun messes!

Thu 10:00-10:45am Fri 10:45-11:30am *For more information about Enrichment Programs, please reach out to Bridgette Ridlon, at BRidlon@ymcaboston.org*

» FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS PARENTS NIGHT OUT Ages 1-10 (Bremen Street) Enjoy a night out with your partner or friends! Get some errands done, while we provide your children with an evening of activities, movies, and more! Pizza will be served.

Member Rate: $20 for the first child. $10 for each additional child.

Pre-Registration required.

Community Rate: $30 for the first child. $15 for each additional child

PARENT & ME SOCIAL HOUR! Bremen Street (8 weeks) Join us every Wednesday from 9:30-10:30am for social hour!

Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, while interacting with other parents in the area and have a play date with other children in the area as well! Enjoy some games, enjoy a movie, and other activities! Free for Y members. $30 for community members. *One-time fee at sign up* Wednesdays 9:30am - 10:30am

For more information, please email Bridgette Ridlon, at BRidlon@ymcaboston.org for more information or stop by the front desk to sign up Friday, March 20th, 6pm – 9pm

and/or Friday, April 17th, 6pm – 9pm

APRIL VACATION WEEK (Bremen Street) Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24 Ages 5-10 LEGO CAMP! Enjoy a week full of building and imagination and creativity! This camp is designed for students interested in building and STEM. Students will also develop and enhance their problem solving and critical thinking skills. Expose children to concepts and vocabulary of Engineering and Architecture.

10:00 am - 2:00 pm $120 for the week!

SPOTS ARE LIMITED! *Please pack a lunch*

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» FREE TEEN PROGRAMS JR. LEADERS CLUB 7th - 8th Grade Looking for an opportunity to have a positive impact in your community? Through leadership activities and volunteerism, Leader’s Club teens will learn how to effectively voice their opinions and concerns related to the global sustainable development goals. We’ll have weekly meetings, take part in fun events and activities both at the Y and in our community.

Wednesdays 4pm - 6pm Contact Bridgette Ridlon to register.

LEADERS CLUB9th - 12th Grade Looking for an opportunity to have a positive impact in your community? Through leadership activities and volunteerism, Leader’s Club teens will learn how to effectively voice their opinions and concerns related to the global sustainable development goals. We’ll have weekly meetings, take part in fun events and activities both at the Y and in our community Thursdays 4:30pm- 6pm

BASKETBALL FRIDAYS 54 Ashely Street Location Open to all middle school and high school students in the community! Enjoy some pickup games with your friends and other teens from our community! (Bring Water!) No membership needed!

Fri 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm TEEN NIGHT SATURDAYS 215 Bremen Street Location Open to all middle school and high school students in the community! Come enjoy a workout, enjoy a hot meal, do your homework, hang out with your friends! Bring your friends! No membership needed!

Sat 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Saturday April 18 When kids are inspired they can do anything. Let’s awaken their imagination so they can explore new activities & healthy habits! Join us for a day of fun activities, healthy treats, & much more!

*For more information about Teen Program please reach out to Bridgette Ridlon, at BRidlon@ymcaboston.org* TEENS TAKE OVER! Ages 13-19 *If still in High School

Contact Bridgette Ridlon to register.

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» YMCA SPECIALTY FITNESS » LARGE GROUP RUN TO 10K

Are you a runner looking to go an extra step or run with a group each week? Together we’ll set a goal of being able to run a 10k by the end of our sessions. Each Tuesday, we’ll meet in the lobby, stretch, run, do a quick ab session and then cool down.

This class is best for anyone who currently runs, even if it’s just a little.

Tue 5:45 pm F $56 C $108 TRX (Bremen Street)

Born in the Navy SEALs, TRX is a bodyweight exercise that develops strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. The TRX Suspension Trainer is a performance training tool that leverages gravity and the user’s body weight to complete 100s of exercises. Because you’re in control of how much challenge each exercise requires (you simply adjust your body position to add or decrease resistance), this class is appropriate for all levels.

Tue 6:30 pm F $56 C $108 YOGA IN MOTION FOR KIDS

(Bremen Street) Discover yoga through movement exploration, music, partner work and cool theme-related games, as we explore simple ways to release frustration and anxiety and facilitate a calm and relaxed mind and body.

This class is perfect for children 3-10.

Sat 9:00 am - 9:45 am F $52 Y $78 C $104

POWER X PERFORMANCE = P2

Take your fitness to the next level with P2. Combine bursts of high intensity cardio and total body resistance training to maximize your time and effort and enhance your overall fitness level. Whether you are training for a specific athletic event or just looking to power up your fitness routine, P2 will focus on functional movements designed to support the physical demands of life & sport. Our Team-Y Coaches will push you to your limit while ensuring safety and efficacy of your movements, hold you accountable, and motivate you to succeed inside and outside of class.

Mon 10:00 am Fri 5:30 pm F $56 C $108 RECHARGE

Improve functional efficiency and boost physical performance with an all new approach to mobility, flexibility and stability. Accelerate recovery, refine movement patters and exceed limitations to elite fitness with the personalized attention of our performance focused mobility coaches. 5 foundations of recharge: active movement, core stability, fascia release (foam rolling, selfmassage, etc.), band mobility, static extension.

Fri 6:00 am F $56 C $108

» SMALL GROUP BOXING BOOTCAMP (Bremen Street) This high intensity cardio class will combine boxing drills with effective fitness exercises to make you sweat and sculpt your body from head to toe.

Hand wraps are encouraged. Gloves are option.

Thu 5:30 pm

F $144

» HEALTHY LIVING LIVESTRONG LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a national, free 12-week group exercise program that helps adult cancer survivors reclaim their health and well-being following a cancer diagnosis. With LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, Ys are helping cancer survivors in their communities get the physical activity, supportive relationships, and stress reduction they need to improve their quality of life. Medical studies show that moderate levels of exercise can help cancer survivors physically and mentally, and can also reduce the severity of therapy and treatment side effects, helping to prevent unwanted weight changes, improve energy levels and self-esteem.

March 2020 YMCA DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM - March 2020 Times to be announced.

YDPP is a one-year program (25 sessions in total). This program helps adults at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes reduce their risk for developing the disease by taking steps that will improve their overall health and well-being.

This will be a small, supportive group in a classroom based setting.

C $264

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