Huntington Avenue YMCA | Spring 1 2020 | Program Guide

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STRONG SWIMMERS SAFE KIDS

SPRING 1 2020 PROGRAMS • HUNTINGTON AVENUE YMCA Registration Dates: F: Monday, February 3rd 2020 Y: Friday, February 7th 2020 C: Monday, February 10th 2020

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

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

SWIM LESSON PRICING Early Registration:

Registration:

*Before March 2nd

*On & After March 2nd

F $96 Y $144 C $192

» SWIM LESSONS » Parent/Child Swim Lessons 30 minute classes Ages 6 months - 3 years old STAGE A WATER DISCOVERY Ages 6 months - 18 months Stage A introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment.

Sun 9:30 am; 12:00 pm Thu 3:30 pm Sat 9:40 am STAGE B WATER EXPLORATION Ages 18 months - 3 years In Stage B, parents work with their children to learn fundamental safety and aquatic skills.

Sun 9:30 am Tue 3:30 pm Sat 9:40 am

F $106 Y $154 C $202

» 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 10:35 am Tue 4:05 pm Thu 4:05 pm Sat 10:20 am STAGE 2 WATER MOVEMENT Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

Sun 10:35 am Tue 4:05 pm Thu 4:05 pm Sat 10:20 am; 10:55 am

» 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.

Tue 4:45 pm Thu 4:05 pm Sat 11:30 am STAGE 2 WATER MOVEMENT Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

Tue 4:45 pm Thu 4:05 pm Sat 11:30 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.

Sat 10:55 am STAGE 4 STROKE INTRODUCTION Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.

Sat 10:55 am

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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.

Tue 4:45 pm Thu 5:15 pm Sat 12:20 pm

» Teen & Adult Swim Lessons 45 minute classes Ages 12+

STAGE 4 STROKE INTRODUCTION Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.

Sun 2:35 pm Tue 4:45 pm Thu 5:15 pm Sat 12:20 pm; 1:10 pm

ADULT BEGIN TO SWIM - Stages 1-3 Sun 3:30 pm Mon 7:00 pm Wed 6:30 pm Sat 8:45 am ADULT INTERMEDIATE SWIM - Stages 4-6 Sun 3:30 pm Mon 7:00 pm Wed 6:30 pm Sat 8:45 am

STAGE 5 STROKE DEVELOPMENT Students work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes.

Sun 2:35 pm Tue 4:45 pm Thu 5:15 pm Sat 1:10 pm STAGE 6 STROKE MECHANICS Students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.

Sun 2:35 pm Tue 4:45 pm Thu 5:15 pm Sat 1:10 pm

SENIOR SWIM CLASS Age 65+ It’s never too late to learn the life skill of swimming. Join us for fun and to learn a skill for life.

Tue 11:45 am F $50 Y $92 C $134 *Price increase $10 on & after March 2 MASTERS/ADVANCED ADULT FIT SWIM Ages 18+ Masters is a physical conditioning program for those who are training for an event or just want to swim for fitness. For serious swimmers, tri-athletes or anyone who wants a coached workout, this is for you!

Tue/Thu 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sat 8:30am - 9:30am F $35 a month TRIATHLON SWIM TRAINING Mon 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Fri 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm MCassidy@ymcaboston.org

» SPECIALTY AQUATICS ADAPTED AQUATICS SWIM CLASS Ages 4-12 Specialized instruction for teaching the life skill of swimming.

Contact Krystal at KPegram@ymcaboston.org to set up time.

F $51 Y $80 C $112 *Price increase $10 on & after March 2

Swim Club dates TBD

Have Swim Class your way and at your time! Create your own personal Y Swim Class for school, family, work or church youth group.

You find 3 to 4 students and we will provide the Instructor and space based on your schedule. This is a great way to bond and learn or improve on a life skill together. For more information contact: Byron Rounds at BRounds@ymcaboston.org.

Swim Club Practice: Tuesday/Thursday 6:05pm - 6:50pm Cost: F $49 Y $69 C $89

Preschool 3 - 5 yrs old - 30 mins Youth 5 - 15 yrs old - 45 mins

*Price increases $10 on & after March 2 Swimmers who miss Try-Outs may schedule a Try-Out for another day with the Coaches or Aquatics Director.

Pricing: F $99 Y $141 C $183 *Price increases $10 on & after March 2

HUNTINGTON AVENUE SWIM CLUB The Huntington Avenue YMCA is expanding its mission for youth development and healthy living by introducing a new swim club for ages 5-17! Youth swimmers who completed level 4 swimming lessons or are proficient in three strokes and can swim a length of the pool are eligible to join an exciting semi-competitive program. Together the club members will develop their strokes, learn water safety, be introduced to lifeguarding skills and intro to teaching swimming, have an intramural meet, play water games, and much more! Huntington Swim Club meets on Tuesday’s!

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OVERCOME YOUR FEAR OF SWIMMING Are you ready to take that step and make swimming one of your strengths?

Register for a special swim class that will help you build the confidence and skills to become the swimmer you desire.

This class is an introduction to the wonderful benefits of water. This class is part in the class room and part in the water. Monthly Class consist of four lessons. This month long class consist of four lessons. Contact BRounds@ ymcaboston.org for times and dates.

PRIVATE & SEMI-GROUP SWIM LESSONS Try a one-on-one lesson with our Y Aquatics Instructors! It’s a great way to kick off learning how to swim or master an area of swimming. Our lessons focus on building skills, confidence, and character. This combination is one for success for all interested students.

Please see Huntington Y staff to register today. You help set the time and day for your “success lesson” with our trained swim instructors.

6 - 30 minute lessons 4 - 45 minute lessons 3 - 1 hour lessons F $228 Y $342 C $399 Semi-Private: F $150 Y $225 C $262 TRIATHLON SWIM TRAINING Our new Triathlon Swim Training prepares participants for the swim portion of a triathlon, as well as other open water distance races. Practices will focus on endurance, pace work, and efficient technique. Although there is no cost to YMCA members, we will raise funds in our Y swim-a-thon and triathlon to help provide ensure every child has access to swim lessons. For more info: mcassidy@ymcaboston.org.

ContactAlexis at AKokodynski@ymcaboston.org for more information on Private and SemiGroup Swim Lessons.

Birthday Parties and Pool Rentals Contact KPegram@ymcaboston.org or BRounds@ymcaboston.org.

» AQUATICS FREE TO MEMBERS! AQUATIC WARRIOR TRAINING (AWT) For high school & college students who are serious about obtaining a lifesaving part time job as a lifeguard or swim teacher or developing a career as an Aquatics Professional. If you would like to prepare yourself to be successful for the certification and job interview process you will want to join AWT today!

Those interested in The Aquatic Warrior Training should apply to be accepted at the Huntington Avenue Y. The Aquatic Warrior Training is at no cost to all Y members who are accepted into the program. Non-Members, if accepted, will pay a nominal registration fee. AWT is an on-going training program that will meet twice weekly. AWT Candidates agree to volunteer two hours a week to give back to the Boston YMCA Association and their community. For more information see Byron Rounds, Huntington Y Aquatics Director: Brounds@ymcaboston.org Friday 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

ADULT AQUA FITNESS Ready for the next step up? This class is designed with various exercises for 20 minutes each (cardio, arms, and legs) at a moderate to intense pace. This class is perfect for those who are looking for a fun and energetic class. You’ll be coming back for more, guaranteed!

Tue/Thu 10:30-11:30 am SHALLOW WATER BOOT CAMP This is an intense full body water work out utilizing water resistance exercises, stretching, goal, setting, team work, cardio water walking, water jogging, swimming, water aerobics, music and fun! This group class is for anyone ready to take it to the next level. Shallow Water Boot Camp (SWBC) will challenge your body, mind and spirit. It is an experience you won’t want to miss.

Friday 11:30 am -12:30 pm Send BRounds@ymcaboston.org an email to be updated on upcoming aquatic programs like snorkeling class, boating adventure, swim intensive, aqua camp and more!

JUNIOR CELTICS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE The YMCA of Greater Boston has partnered with the Boston Celtics and their Jr. Celtics Youth Development Leagues! This season 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.

Enrolled participants will receive: Jr. Celtics & YMCA branded reversible jersey, access to special events with Celtics VIP’s and so much more.

Sunday: 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Ages 5-12 (Co-Ed) Monday: 3:50 pm - 4:40 pm Ages 5-12 (Co-Ed) Saturday: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Ages 5-12 (Co-Ed) F $84 Y $126 C $168

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» SPECIALTY FITNESS CLASSES CARDIO SPORT - Free for Members Cardio Sport classes integrate interval training techniques with compound sports-related movements, delivered in a unique, game-like environment that is highly motivating to athletic minded participants.

If you are a current or former athlete — or even just want to train like one, Cardio Sport is the training class for you.

Mon 7:00 am Wed 6:00 pm

FAMILY YOGA - Free for Members The Family that Lengthens Together Strengthens Together! A fun and interactive way for your family to stretch, play, and grow together after a long week of school, work and etc. The only expectation is that you come ready to be mindful and have a little fun.

Sat 11:00 am

COMING SOON! 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.

RECHARGE Improve functional efficiency and boost physical performance with an all new approach to mobility, flexibility and stability. Accelerate recovery, refine movement patterns and exceed limitations to elite fitness with the personalized attention of our performance focused mobility coaches.

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!

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