Oak Square YMCA | Spring 1 2020 | Program Guide

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STRONG SWIMMERS SAFE KIDS SPRING 1 2020 PROGRAMS • OAK SQUARE 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

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

Sun 8:45 am Mon 9:30 am Sat 9:00 am STAGE B WATER EXPLORATION INFANT In Stage B, parents work with their children to learn fundamental safety and aquatic skills.

Sun 9:30 am Wed 9:30 am Sat 9:45 am

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 LESSON PRICING Early Registration: *Before March 2nd

F $96 Y $144 C $192

Registration:

*On and after March 2nd

F $106 Y $154 C $202

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

Sun 10:15 am Sat 10:30 am STAGE 1 WATER ACCLIMATION Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit the pool.

Sun 9:15 am; 10:45 am Mon 4:00 pm Tue 4:45 pm Wed 10:00 am; 5:30 pm Thu 6:15 pm Sat 8:45 am; 10:15 am STAGE 2 WATER MOVEMENT Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

Sun 10:00 am; 11:00 am Mon 10:00 am; 4:45 pm Tue 5:30 pm Wed 10:30 am; 6:15 pm Thu 4:00 pm Sat 9:30 am; 11:15 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 11:45 am; 12:15 pm Mon 10:30 am; 5:30 pm Tue 6:15 pm Wed 4:00 pm Thu 4:45 pm Sat 11:00 am; 12:00 pm STAGE 4 STROKE INTRODUCTION Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.

Sun 11:30 am Mon 6:15 pm Tue 4:00 pm Wed 4:45 pm Thu 5:30 pm Sat 11:45 am

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» Youth Swim Lessons 45 minute classes Ages 5-12 STAGE 1 WATER ACCLAMATION Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit the pool.

Sun 11:00 am Mon 4:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm Sat 10:00 am STAGE 2 WATER MOVEMENT Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

Sun 9:00 am; 11:00 am Mon 5:00 pm Wed 4:00 pm Sat 9:00 am; 12:00 pm 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 10:00 am Mon 6:00 pm Tue 4:00 pm Wed 5:00 pm Sat 11:00 am STAGE 4 STROKE INTRODUCTION Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.

Sun 10:00 am; 12:00 pm Tue 5:00 pm Wed 6:00 pm; 7:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm Sat 11:00 am; 12:00 pm STAGE 5 STROKE DEVELOPMENT Students work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes.

Sun 1:00 pm Mon 7:00 pm Tue 6:00 pm Thu 6:00 pm Sat 10:00 am; 1:00 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 12:00 pm Tue 7:00 pm Thu 7:00 pm Fri 6:00 pm Sat 1:00 pm

» Teen & Adult Swim Lessons 45 minute classes Ages 13+ BEGINNER (STAGE 1-3) Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit the pool.

Mon 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm Wed 8:00 pm – 8:45 pm Sat 9:00 am – 9:45 am STAGE 4 STROKE INTRODUCTION Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.

Tue 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm Thu 8:00 pm – 8:45 pm

» PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS SWIM LESSONS (30 MINUTES) Lessons at your convenience! Enjoy a private swimming lesson that is formatted to meet YOUR needs in the pool! Lessons are 6 weeks. Fill out a request form at the Welcome Center or email OakSquareSwim@ymcaboston.org or call 617-787-8669 to get started today!

Semi Private Lessons Cost: F: $150 Y: $225 C $262.50 *Price for Semi Private Lessons is by child.

Private Lessons Cost: F: $228 Y: $342 C $399 20% off discount is available for adaptive lessons tailored to our students with special needs.

» CPR Training/Certification March 1st 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm April 5th 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm May 3rd 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm Price: Members $65

Community $85 Program includes online component that must be completed before class. This prerequisite takes approximately 4 hours to complete.

SWIM TEAM PREP

Ages 8-17 Swim Club is a great way to experience the fun an competitive atmosphere of swim team, but with less commitment! This class gives swimmers a chance to develop their competitive swimming skills and prepare to join the Dolphins Swim team. Swim club covers stroke techniques, starts and finishes plus much more! Participants must be able to swim 25 yards. Swimmers should be able to demonstrate front crawl with rotary breathing and must be familiar with breaststroke and backstroke.

Sun 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm F $96 Y $144 C $192 *Price will increase $10 on & after March 2

» AQUATICS TEEN PROGRAMS AQUATICS TEEN LEADERS PROGRAM Teens will be learning how to swim, leadership skills, basic lifesaving skills and how to help with swim lesson instructions. Participants will expand their learning and development in aquatics skills, leadership skills, communication, problem solving, decision making, and inclusion.

Teens will achieve by the end of the session (pending on certifications completion): -Swimming ability -CPR, First Aid and AED training and Certification - Volunteer hours with aiding swimming lessons (job shadowing experience) -Certificate of completion for the course $30.00 for 7 week session Friday Class A 4:00pm-4:45pm Friday Class B 5:00pm-5:45pm

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» ENRICHMENT & SPORTS PROGRAMMING » PARENT/CHILD & YOUTH SPORTS SPORTS SAMPLER Do you have a young athlete who can’t be tied down by just one sport? Join us for a sampler class where we play something new each week!

Sports include soccer, basketball, track and field, lacrosse, floor hockey, baseball, and flag football.

Mon 3:15pm-3:45p Parent Child Tue 10:30am-11:00am Parent Child Tue 3:00pm-3:30pm Parent Child Thu 11:30am-12:00pm Parent Child Thu 4:00-4:30 pm Preschool Sun 9:30am-10:00am Ages 3-5 SOCCER CLINIC Bring your ball, shin guards and little soccer stars to our youth soccer clinic! The focus will be on improving the player’s ball control skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. Let’s have some fun in the sun and get our soccer on! Practice will be held outside weather permitting.

Tue 3:50-4:20 pm Ages 3-4 Tue 4:20-5:05 pm Preschool Sun 10:15-10:45 am Preschool TRACK & FIELD Running is one of the best ways for kids to build strength, balance and cardiovascular health. Improves overall conditioning, a great way to supplement other sports activities!

Participants will get a chance to take part in various track and field events; relay race, sprints, shot put, javelin toss, long jumps, and hurdles. Let us train your future Olympians!

Sun 9:00am-9:30am Ages 3-5 Mon 4:00-4:30 pm Parent Child Thu 4:35-5:05 pm Preschool BASKETBALL CLINIC The focus will be on developing and perfecting basic skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. Hoop heights will be adjusted appropriately for each age group. Other than private coaching this is the best option for rapid improvements!

Wed 4:00-4:30 pm Ages 4-5 Wed 4:45-5:30 pm Ages 6-8 Wed 5:30-6:30 pm Ages 9-12

REGISTER EARLY, SAVE $10!

PROGRAMMING/ENRICHMENT PRICING

Early Registration:

Regular Registration:

*Before March 2

*On & After March 2nd

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F $80 Y $120 C $160 F $90 Y $130 C $170 AGE GUIDE

*Unless ages otherwise stated

Parent Child (Ages 2-4) Preschool (Ages 4-6) Youth (Ages 6+) ROCK CLIMBING A full body workout. Improve your arm and leg strength climbing up our wall each week!

Each class is limited to 5 spots. Structured free activities are set up for those who are awaiting their time to climb!

Mon 4:45 - 5:30 pm Preschool Mon 5:30 - 6:15 pm Youth Thu 4:15 - 5:00 pm Ages 7-9 SUNDAY FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE Are you ready for some FOOTBALL! Bring your football stars to show off their gridiron skills! Our flag football league is back and we are calling all athletes to bring their jukes, spins and elusive abilities to the Y this Spring session. Practice will be held outdoors weather permitting.

Co-ed: Sun 11:00 - 11:45 am Ages 6-8 Sun 11:45 am - 12:30 pm Ages 9-12 Tue 4:15 - 5:00 pm Ages 7-9

TAEKWONDO A great introduction to the world of Martial Arts, our resident instructor will help your child develop confidence and discipline while having fun!

Sat 3:30-4:15 pm Ages 4-6 Sat 4:15-5:00 pm Ages 7-9 NINJA WARRIOR TRAINING Scale our rock wall, jump huge gaps, climb up ropes! Join us for this growing sport! After class join your family for a cool-off in our pool during open swim!

Sun 2:00 - 3:00 pm Ages 6-9

BASKETBALL LEAGUE Players participate each week in a refereed game on our brand new court! The focus is on learning game rules and strategy. First time participants receive their own reversible jersey.

Games are co-ed.

Sat 9:15 - 9:45 am Parent Child

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» YOUTH PROGRAMMING

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.

Saturday: 9:45 am - 10:45 am K & 1st Grade 10:45 am - 11:45 am 2nd & 3rd Grade 11:45 am - 12:45 pm 4th & 5th Grade 12:45pm-1:45pm 6th & 7th Grade Tuesday: 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm 4th & 5th Grade Thursday: 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm 2nd & 3rd Grade F #105 Y $157.50 C $210

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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» YOUTH ENRICHMENT INTRO TO DANCE This class is a great introduction to basic dance technique. Following the lead of our dance instructor, your child opens their imagination through dance and movement.

Your little one will improve coordination, strength and balance and practice listening skills that will prepare them for the next level.

This is a great first classroom experience for any child who loves to move!

Sat 2:30 - 3:15 pm Preschool JUNIOR ARTISTS Embark on the wonderful world of creativity and imagination! The arts are a fantastic way to enhance and practice the best and strongest values and parts of our selves.

Exposures to the arts develop progressive skills that help us connect and understand other people and express our ideas, while providing a unique entertainment experience.

Sat 10:00 am - 10:45 am Ages 5-6 Sat 11:00 am - 11:45 am Ages 7-8 FEEL THE BEAT! (CLASS IS A 6 WEEK SESSION) Begins on March 13th Ends on April 17th Immerse your child in the language of music!

We’ve put together a musical class for caregivers and their babies and we couldn’t be more excited! During class you will get a chance to spend time with your littles, meet other caregivers, and enjoy some incredible music activities together! So let’s FEEL THE BEAT and MOVE OUR FEET, and come join us for a comfortable, fun, fabulous, and uplifting musical class!

Ages 6 months - 1.5 years old Fri 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Parent Child F $54 Y $78 C $102

» FAMILY PROGRAMS PARENTS NIGHT OUT Ages 3-12 Enjoy an evening out on the town and know that your kids are safe and having a good time at the YMCA! Kids will experience a variety of activities including gym games, story time, and craft projects. A pizza dinner will be served and the night will conclude with an age appropriate movie.

3rd Saturday of Every Month Sat 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm F $27 Y $32 C $37 **sibling discount available

REGISTER EARLY, SAVE $10!

GYMNASTICS/ENRICHMENT PRICING Early Registration:

Regular Registration:

*Before March 2nd

*On & After March 2nd

F $80 Y $120 C $160 F $90 Y $130 C $170

AGE GUIDE

*Unless ages otherwise stated

Parent Child (Ages 2-4) Preschool (Ages 4-6) Youth (Ages 6+)

» GYMNASTICS INTRO TO GYMNASTICS Practice handstands, balancing, rolling and jumping. This is a great introduction to the world of gymnastics! Step into the world of Gymnastics with our amazing coach Heather!

Sat 2:00 - 3:00 pm Ages 5-8 Sun 1:00 - 1:45 pm Ages 5-8 TUMBLING TOTS Come learn from our amazing instructor Coach Heather run, jump, roll and bounce in our tumbling tot’s class! Perfect for the littlest kids with energy to spare and an opportunity to learn the basics!

Sat 3:00 - 3:30 pm Ages 2-4

BIRTHDAY PARTIES Ages 3+ Come out and celebrate your special day with us! We have a variety of Birthday Party options at the Oak Square YMCA. We provide plastic cutlery (set of 20) tablecloths, and a birthday party host(s) to assist. Let us help you make this birthday a memorable one. Party Choices: Standard Bounce House (additional $50), Gym Parties; Sports, Obstacle course Bounce House (Additional $75/ Must be 5+ years of age), Group Games.

For booking information please contact: Doug Teixeira at OakSquarebirthdayparties.org.

Saturday - Sunday F $260 Y $285 C $310

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» TEEN PROGRAMMING All programs are FREE for Teens with membership.

Membership is $18 per month or free with participation in a Signature Program. Volunteer Opportunities are available upon request and availability.

Please Contact Brittany Serenbetz for more information at: BSerenbetz@ymcaboston.org.

JR LEADERS & LEADERS CLUB Leaders Club is a teen group with the common goals of growing as individuals through volunteer service, and learning about leadership through team building workshops, trainings, and activities. The focus is on personal growth, social development, and how to realize your full potential as a leader. Meets once a week for an hour. Opportunities to travel and go on retreats! *Contact Brittany to Register Jr Leaders Club (Grades 6-8) Tuesdays at 5pm Leaders Club (Grades 9-12) Wednesdays at 6pm ACHIEVERS Achievers is an opportunity to begin self-directed career exploration in various fields, including healthcare, arts and entertainment, STEM, and more. We meet at Northeastern University, where students are able to meet with professionals from Boston working in the field of your interest. This program is a great place to network with people and open doors to future internships and jobs! Free Lunch and Breakfast included.

2 Saturdays per month 10:00am - 1:00pm *Contact Brittany to Register YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT Learn the ins and outs of democracy and government by role playing. Students discover the nuances of the judicial process through bill-writing and mock trials. Includes conferences and other weekend activities. *Contact Brittany for date information and to register.

LEARN TO LIFT One hour TEENS ONLY weight lifting session with a YMCA Personal Trainer. All athletic abilities welcome! *Contact Brittany for Registration Mon 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm GIRLS GROUP Discuss hot topics, work out with a trainer, create art and DIY! Girls Group is a space to come together and support one another. *Contact Brittany for Registration Fri 4:30 pm

SPORTS CONDITIONING One hour TEENS ONLY workout with a YMCA Personal Trainer. Workouts are focused on gaining strength and endurance for athletes in any sport. Workouts can be customized to fit the goals of the athlete. *Contact Brittany for Registration Fri 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm COOKING CLUB Learn how to cook easy, delicious, and healthy meals with some of our amazing staff and volunteers. The best part?

You get to eat whatever you make! *Contact Brittany for Registration Thu 5:00 pm TEEN BASKETBALL Pick up basketball in the Gym open only to teens! Light supper served!

Fri 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

» WELLNESS PROGRAMS DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM The Y’s Diabetes Prevention 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. The program is 1 year long and consists of 25 meetings at the Oak Square Y. It is a small group, classroom based class that offers nutrition, exercise and lifestyle guidelines to reduce weight and improve health. This class is FREE and open to all members of the community. Please email Associate Healthy Living Director Leanne Eggimann at leggimann@ymcaboston.org for information about our upcoming session.

LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a 12-week physical activity and well-begin program designed to help adult cancer survivors achieve their holistic health goals. The small group, research based program offers cancer survivors a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities. Please email Associate Healthy Living Director Leanne Eggimann at leggimann@ymcaboston.org for information about our upcoming session.

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» YMCA GROUP TRAINING PROGRAMS SPECIALTY GROUP TRAINING

GROUP TRAINING

Members only. Prices are per person, per 55 minute class.

Session runs for 8 weeks.

Members only. Prices are per person, per 55 minute class.

Session runs for 8 weeks.

Pricing: $56

Pricing: $144

» Group Training POWER 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.

Tue 6:00 - 7:00 pm Leanne Thu 6:00 - 7:00 pm Leanne Sat 10:15 - 11:15 am Leanne 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 personalized attention of our performance focused mobility coaches.

Sat 11:15am - 12:15pm Leanne THE MORNING GRIND Start your morning right with this multiday high intensity class that will push your performance to the next level.

Join the Morning Grind to take part in our motivational training group that will include fast-paced intervals, agility drills, obstacle challenges and strength, core and cardio exercises.

Mon/Wed/Fri 6:00 - 7:00 am Nate Meets 3 times per week Price: $168

FOREVER STRONG New to exercise? Recovering from an injury or surgery? Want a gentler approach to fitness? While the secret to becoming forever young is a work in progress, becoming forever strong is a reachable goal. Our instructors will take you through an invigorating session each week to keep your muscles, bones and joints strong and durable, no matter your age.

Fri 9:00 - 10:00 am Rob STABLE BODY ABLE BODY Focus on balance and stability in this new group training class. Participants can expect movement-based exercises targeting muscle strength, joint stability, posture and coordination – all of which will help to develop better overall balance over time.

Wed 9:00 - 10:00 am Rob NOSTEOPOROSIS This class is designed to help members stay fit while increasing their bone mineral density. Members will learn not only which types of exercise are most effective for combating the effects of age on bone strength, but also understand how to cycle movements and increase intensity over time, so that they may be fit for life and keep lurking concerns about osteoporosis at bay.

Tue 9:00 - 10:00 am Rob METABOLIC MAYHEM This class will keep you engaged by challenging every aspect of your physical fitness. Let Coach Rob help you reach your goals by participating in his fun, energetic, and creative workouts.

Be supported through every workout by the other members of your group, and leave every class feeling refreshed and fulfilled!

Mon 6:30 - 7:30 pm Rob Wed 6:30 - 7:30 pm Rob Sat 9:00 - 10:00 am Rob

» Specialty Group Training LEARN TO LIFT This class is for women who have always wanted to learn how to perform the big lifts but don’t know where to start.

Exercises like deadlifts, bench presses, and squats will build lean muscle, raise your metabolism and help your body burn fat to create a slimmer, more toned physique. Over 8 weeks, you will learn proper technique, safety, etiquette and introductory weight training exercises.

Class size is limited to ensure that you’ll receive personal attention in a supportive group setting.

Email Matt Mahoney at MMahoney@ymcaboston.org for inquiries.

TRIATHLON TRAINING Train for your next (or first!) triathlon!

Join World Record holding triathlete and coach Tony Rich for a comprehensive program that will provide you with swimming, cycling, running and race transition instruction. This cross training class welcomes motivated participants of all fitness levels!

Sun 8:30 - 10:00 am Tony

CORPORATE, TEAM & PERSONALIZED GROUP PROGRAMS

Bring your company, team or tribe together to build comradery, stay active and improve health. Programs include weight loss challenges, 5k training programs, diabetes prevention initiatives, intramural sports and fitness challenges.

Contact our Healthy Living Director for more information about these specialized programs: Leanne Eggimann at leggimann@ymcaboston.org or 617-787-8678.

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