SUMMER HAPPENSHERE2016 Summer Program GuideMORRIS COMMUNITY YMCA

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HEALTHY HAPPENS HERE2016 SESSION CALENDAR..............................................................................................................................................................................................

Session Begins

WINTER SESSION 1January 4-February 7Registration Begins:Saturday, December 5 - Full MembersSaturday, December 12 - Program/AWAY Members

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SPRING 1 SESSIONMarch 14-April 24Registration Begins:Saturday, December 5 - Full MembersSaturday, February 27 - Program/AWAY Members

SPRING 2 SESSIONApril 25-May 29Registration Begins:Saturday, December 5 - Full MembersSaturday, April 9 - Program/AWAY Members

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MoRRiS CoMMUNity yMCAFull Member Benefits:•UnlimiteduseoftheMorrisCommunityYMCAandtwelvevisitsannually(perlocation)totheC.W.Avery,GalowichandSmithFamilyYMCAs

•Priorityregistrationonallprograms,includingsportsleagues,beforeandafterschoolcareanddaycamp

•Lowermemberratesonprograms•Fiveguestpassespercalendaryear•FREEfitnessorientations•FREEchildwatchserviceforFullFamilyMembers•FREEmonth’smembershipwhenyou‘BringAFriendtotheY’•Nocontractstosign

AWAY Program - Always Welcome at the YMCAWhenyoutraveloutsideofthearea,youcanuseyourYmembershipatmorethan2,000locationsacrossthecountry.Someguestfeesandlimitationsmayapply.PleasecontacttheYyouarevisitingfordetails.MembersfromotherYMCAsacrossthecountrymayenjoytheamenitiesattheGreaterJolietAreaYMCAbranchesuptotwelvetimespercalendaryear.PleasecontacttheMembershipDeskforhours,availabilityandadditionalinformation.

Monthly Membership RatesFamily* $42Adult(18andover) $28Youth/Teen(6-17) $16*Afamilymembershipincludesanadultcoupleinthesamehouseholdandtheirdependentchildrenunderage18.PhotoIDandproofofresidencyisrequired.Thoseattendingcollegefulltime(ages18-25yearsold)arealsoincluded(proofofFTstatusisrequired).**Childrenunderage6canonlybeaFullMemberonafamilymembership;theycannotholdafullyouthmembershipunlessregisteringforKidzZoneortheJETSSwimTeam.

One Time Joiner’s Fee**Newmembers,membersinactiveformorethan90daysandmembersupgradingpayaninitialfeetohelpsupportongoingimprovementstoourfacilities.

Family $120Adult(18andover) $80Youth/Teen(6-17) $40

Program Membership RatesThosewhoagreewiththemissionoftheYMCA,butchoosenottotakeadvantageofyear-roundfacilityuse,maypurchaseaprogrammembership.ProgramMemberspayalowfeeeachyearinordertobeabletoregisterforYMCAprograms,butpayasmuchastwicethecostforYMCAprogramsandpaydailytouseYMCAfacilities.ProgramMembersmustalsowaituntiltwoweeksbeforethestartofeachsessiontoregisterforprograms.

Family $70Youth $30ProgramMemberswhochoosetobecomeFullMemberswillreceiveacreditfortheremainingportionoftheirprogrammembership,aswellasacreditforthedifferencebetweentheFullMemberandProgramMemberratesforanyprogramsinwhichtheyarecurrentlyenrolled,ifthemembershipupgradeoccurswithinthefirsttwoweeksofthesession.

Daily VisitorsThosewhoarenotinterestedinjoiningtheYMCA,butwishtoutilizethefacility,havetheoptionofpurchasingaDailyPass.PhotoIDrequired.$10/person*Familyincludesfivepeople.Eachadditionalpersonis$2

Program RegistrationTheGreaterJolietAreaYMCAacceptscash,check,MasterCard,VisaorDiscover.Inmostcases,phoneregistrationisacceptedforcurrentmemberswhenpayingbyacreditcardorelectronicfundstransfer(EFT).Allclasseshaveamaximumandminimumnumberofparticipants.Whenpossible,classeswillbeaddedtoaccommodatewaitlistsandtoexpandthoseofferingsthatareinhighdemand.Classesbelowtheminimumenrollmentwillbecombinedwhenpossible,andasalastalternative,willbecancelled.

Child SupervisionChildrenundertheageoftenmustbesupervisedbyanadultatalltimeswhenusingYMCAfacilities.TheKidsCornerplayroomisavailableduringdesignatedhoursforFullMembers,agessixmonthstotenyearsold.

Wellness CenterTheWellnessCenterisavailableformembersages16andover.WeaskthatmembersbecourteousandputawayequipmentwhenfinishedusingitandrefrainfromtalkingontheircellphoneswhileintheWellnessCenter.Teens(ages13-15)whohavecompletedtheWellnessCenterCertificationClass,mayutilizethecardioandstrengthmachines.Forsafetyreasons,onlymembersages16andovermayusethefreeweights.

Financial Assistance AttheY,nooneisturnedawayduetotheinabilitytopay.Inkeepingwithourmission,theGreaterJolietAreaYMCAprovidesfinancialassistance,asfundsareavailable,tothosewhoqualify,basedonaslidingfeescale.PleasevisitourWebsiteatwww.jolietymca.orgorstopbyyourlocalbranchforanapplicationandinformationaboutourPeopleHelpingPeopleScholarshipProgram.

To learn more, please contact: Jamie Nelson, Membership Manager Phone: (815) 513-8080E-mail: jnelson@jolietymca.org

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yoUR y MEMbERSHiP offERS All tHiS ANd MoRE!With a focus on developing the potential of kids, improving individual health and well-being, and giving back and supporting our neighbors, your YMCA membership will bring about meaningful change not just within yourself, but in your community too.

The Y is a non-profit like no other. We’re more than just a place to work out; more than a place where families can spend quality time together; more than a place for kids to play team sports; more than a place for seniors to stay young at heart. We’re all those things and more. We’re a place where you belong!

October-MayMonday-Thursday:5a.m.-9p.m.Friday:5a.m.-8p.m.Saturday&Sunday:7a.m.-3p.m.

June-SeptemberMonday-Thursday:5a.m.-9p.m.Friday:5a.m.-8p.m.Saturday:7a.m.-3p.m.Sunday:Closed

Preschool Summer Camp (Ages 3-5)

lEttiNG KidS bE KidSThroughavarietyofactivitiesthatarebothstructuredandopenplay,ourdedicatedstaffmembersteach,modelandreinforcetheY’sChristiancharactervaluesofcaring,honesty,respect,andresponsibility.Weeklyactivitieswillincorporatebrightcolors,musicandinteractivegamestohelpouryoungestmembersdeveloptheirsocializationskills.YMCAsummerpreschoolcampsareagreatopportunityforyourchildtoembracehisorherimaginationandbecreative.

PreschoolCampattheMorrisCommunityYMCAwillbeheldforeightweeksoverthesummerandwillfeatureweeklythemesandweeklywalkingfieldtripseveryThursday.CampwillmeetMonday-Thursdayfrom9-11:30a.m.Allparticipantsmustbepottytrained.

Weekly Themes: Week 1: June 6-9 Super Hero AcademyWeek 2: June 13-16 Dr. Suess WeekWeek 3: June 20-23 Barn Yard BuddiesWeek 4: June 27-30 A Bugs LifeWeek 5: July 11-14 Come Sail AwayWeek 6: July 18-21 Party PantsWeek 7: July 25-28 Pirates & PrincessesWeek 8: August 1-4 Where the Wild Things Are

Camp Location:MorrisCommunityYMCA320WauponseeStreetMorris,IL60450

Price:FullMembers: $45/child/weekProgramMembers: $70/child/week

Hours:Monday-Thursday9-11:30a.m.

To learn more about Preschool Summer Camp, please contact:SarahPorzel,FamilyandCommunityEngagementDirectorPhone:(815)513-8080,ext.513E-mail:sporzel@jolietymca.org

WHERE SUMMER bEGiNSAttheY,weprovideasafe,affordableandfundaycampforchildren,gradesK-8.Eachfun-filleddaylastsfrom9a.m.-4:30p.m.YMCASummerCampofferskidsachancetohavefunwhilebuildingahealthyspirit,mindandbody.Camperswillenjoyasummerfilledwithwaterfun,weeklyfieldtrips,sports,outdoorexploration,artsandcraftsandmore.

Plus they get to:• Makenewfriends• Getmessy• Learnfunnysongs• HavelotsofFUN

Camp Locations:SaratogaElementarySchool4040N.DivisionStreetMorris,IL60450

CoalCityMiddleSchool500SCarbonHillRdCoalCity,IL60416

Price:$110/child/weekforFullMembers*$135/child/weekforProgramMembers**Plusaone-timeregistrationfeeof$30perchild

AttheY,nooneisturnedawayduetotheinabilitytopay.Financialassistanceisavailable.DHSfundsarealsoaccepted.

Summer Day Camp Hours:9a.m.-4:30p.m.

Before Care:7-9a.m.Additional$15/child/week

After Care:4:30-6p.m.Additional$15/child/week

Before & After Care:7-9a.m.&4:30-6p.m.Additional$25/child/week

Weekly Themes & Field Trips

Week 1: S’More Fun Friday, June 3: Yogi Bear Jellystone Park

Week 2: Where the Wild Things AreWednesday, June 8: Lincoln Park Zoo

Week 3: Under the SeaWednesday, June 15: Joliet Splash Station

Week 4: Superhero MadnessWednesday, June 22: FireZone

Week 5: Our Place to GrowWednesday, June 29: Garden Patch U Pick Farms

Week 6: Party in the USAWednesday, July 6: Joliet Slammers

Week 7: Tropical ParadiseWednesday, July 13: Phillips Aquatic Center

Week 8: Adventure WeekWednesday, July 20 : Haunted Trails

Week 9: Wild N’ OutWednesday, July 27: Pelican Harbor

Week 10: Olympic WeekWednesday, August 3: Brunzwick Zone XL

Week 11: Peace Out, SummerWednesday, August 10: Sea Lion Water Park

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To learn more about Summer Day Camp, please contact:SarahPorzel,FamilyandCommunityEngagementDirectorPhone:(815)513-8080,ext.513E-mail:sporzel@jolietymca.org

Summer Day Camp

Program feesWhenreviewingthisbrochure,youwillnoticetwofeeslistedbyeachclassoffering.ThefirstfeelistedisthediscountedfeeaFullMemberpaysandthesecondisthefeeaProgramMemberpays.

Whenkidsplaysportstheydomorethanjustexercise.Besidesbeingphysicallyactive,theydevelophigherself-esteem,performbetterinschoolandworkbetteringroups.TheY’sYouthSportsprogramteacheskidsthefundamentalsofthegamewhileemphasizingtheimportanceofteamwork.

TheYwillbeofferingone-weeksportscampsthissummeratavarietyoflocationsthroughouttheMorriscommunity:

Tennis Camp (GradesK-8)May 31-June 3 • Morris Community High School Tennis CourtsYouryoungtennisplayerwilllearnthefundamentalsofthesportunderthedirectionoflocaltennisexpertMonicaDavy.Camperswillworkondevelopinganumberoftennisskillsduringthisfour-daycamp,includingserving,forehand,backhandhitsandmuchmore.GradesK-2:9-10a.m.Grades3-5:10-11a.m.Grades6-8:11a.m.-noonPrice:$40FullMember/$60ProgramMember

Basketball Camp(GradesK-6)June 6-9 • White Oak Elementary School (Door 25) Backbypopulardemand!TheMorrisCommunityYMCAwillonceagainbehostingabasketballcampforareayouth,coachedbyKenIverson,whichwillfocusonthefundamentalsofdribbling,passing,shootingandmore.GradesK-3:9-10:30a.m.Grades4-6:10:30a.m.-NoonPrice:$40FullMember/$60ProgramMember

Cheerleading Camp(GradesK-6)June 6-9 • Morris Community High School (Door 26)Thisintroductorycampisdesignedforcamperswhoarelookingtolearncheers,jumpsandfunroutines.MorrisWarriorsFootballCheerleadingCoachJennSwartzwillleadthishigh-energycamp,whichpromisestobeafuntimeforcheerleadersofallages.GradesK-3:9-10:30a.m.Grades4-6:10:30a.m.-NoonPrice:$40FullMember/$60ProgramMember

Fishing Camp(GradesK-8)June 13-16 • Local Morris LakesOneofourmostpopularcampsisbackandbetterthanever!YouryounganglerswilllearnskillsthatwilllastalifetimewhentheysetsailduringtheYMCA’sFishingCamp.UndertheguidanceofSteveRogersandJohnAlmer,camperswillcastawayalonganumberofMorrisarealakeswhileenjoyingthesereneoutdoors.Campersshouldbringtheirownfishingpoles.Baitwillbesupplied.Uponregistration,camperswillreceivetheitineraryfortheweekincludingthemeetingplaceforthefirstdayoffishing.GradesK-3:9-10:30a.m.Grades4-8:10:30a.m.-NoonPrice:$40FullMember/$60ProgramMember

Track and Field Camp(GradesK-8)June 13-16 • Shabbona Middle SchoolLedbyOswegoHighSchoolVarsityTrackCoachandSprintChampionJeffEdwardsandcollegiatestandoutAdrianMcKerrow,thissummersportscampwillhelpyouryoungtrackandfieldathletesfinetunetheirindividualeventsandimprovetheirunderstandingofthesport.TheweekwillculminatewithaYMCAtrackmeetforallparticipants.GradesK-3:9-10:30a.m.Grades4-8:10:30a.m.-noonPrice:$40FullMember/$60ProgramMember

Flag Football (GradesK-6)June 20-23 • Morris Community High School Practice FieldsUnderthedirectionofJeffEdwards,camperswilllearnthefundamentalsofthesportandworktoimprovetheirrunning,throwing,catchingandkickingskills.Inadditiontodrillsandconditioning,youryoungathletewillalsolearnbasicplaystopreparethemforflagfootballgames.GradesK-3:9-10:30a.m.Grades4-6:10:30a.m.-NoonPrice:$40FullMember/$60ProgramMember

Soccer Camp (GradesK-6)June 20-23 • MSA Fields (South Morris)MorrisHighSchoolstandoutandcurrentJJCplayerJorgeGutierrezwillleadthishigh-energycamp.Youryoungathleteswillworkonimprovingtheirfootwork,passinganddribblingskillsthroughdrills,gamesandscrimmages.GradesK-3:1-2:30p.m.Grades4-6:2:30-4p.m.Price:$40FullMember/$60ProgramMember

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Wrestling Camp (GradesK-6)June 27-30 • Morris Community High School (Door 26)YMCAWrestlingCamp,underthedirectionofMorrisCommunityHighSchoolAssistantVarsityCoachMattSeidel,isopentowrestlersofallskilllevelsandwillfocusonteachingthefundamentalsofthesport,whilealsoprovidingconditioningandskilldevelopmentinafunandsupportiveenvironment.Camperswillalsohavetheopportunitytolearnfromtwo-timehighschoolstatechampionandNorthwesternUniversitystand-outMikeKimberlin,whowillbemakinganappearanceatthisyear’scamp.GradesK-3:9-10:30a.m.Grades4-6:10:30a.m.-noonPrice:$40FullMember/$60ProgramMember

Fishing Camp(GradesK-8)June 27-30 • Local Morris LakesOneofourmostpopularcampsisbackandbetterthanever!YouryounganglerswilllearnskillsthatwilllastalifetimewhentheysetsailduringtheYMCA’sFishingCamp.UndertheguidanceofSteveRogersandJohnAlmer,camperswillcastawayalonganumberofMorrisarealakeswhileenjoyingthesereneoutdoors.Campersshouldbringtheirownfishingpoles.Baitwillbesupplied.Uponregistration,camperswillreceivetheitineraryfortheweekincludingthemeetingplaceforthefirstdayoffishing.GradesK-3:9-10:30a.m.Grades4-8:10:30a.m.-NoonPrice:$40FullMember/$60ProgramMember

Golf Camp (GradesK-8)July 5-8 • Nettle Creek Country ClubUnderthedirectionofPGAGolfProKurtNolen,camperswilllearnthefundamentalsofthesportinasmallgroupsettingtoensureindividualizedattentionforallparticipants.Campsizeswillbelimited,soregistertoday!Alimitednumberofgolfclubswillbeavailable.Campersareencouragedtobringtheirownclubs,ifpossible.GradesK-2:8-9a.m.Grades3-5:9:15a.m.-10:15a.m.Grades6-8:10:30a.m.-11:30a.m.Price:$40FullMember/$60ProgramMember

Poms Camp(GradesPre-K-6)July 5-8 • Morris Community High School (Door 31)Camperswilllearnthelatestroutinesandhavelotsoffunperformingduringthishigh-energycamp,whichwillbetaughtbyformerMorrisCommunityHighSchoolCoachesKellyLaugharyandKarenMcCluckie,whohaveledthehighschool’sPomsteamtomultiplestatechampionships.Pre-K:9-10a.m.Grades1-3:10:15-11:15a.m.Grades4-6:11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.Price:$40FullMember/$60ProgramMember

Baseball Camp (GradesK-6)July 11-14 • White Oak Elementary School Baseball FieldsCamperswillworkondevelopingthefundamentalsofthegameunderthewatchfuleyesofformermajorleaguerBillPetrickandmembersoftheM.C.H.S.baseballteam.GradesK-3:9-10:30a.m.Grades4-6:10:30a.m.-NoonPrice:$40FullMember/$60ProgramMember

Volleyball Camp (GradesK-8)July 11-14 • Immaculate Conception School LedbyformerMorrisHighSchoolstandoutKendallKorte,thissuperfuncampwillteachthefundamentalsofthesportwhilestressingtheimportanceofteamwork.Camperswillworkondevelopingtheirhitting,bumping,settingandservingskillsthroughdrillsandgames.GradesK-2:9-10a.m.Grades3-5:10-11a.m.Grades6-8:11a.m.-noonPrice:$40FullMember/$60ProgramMember

Preschool Sports Camp (Ages3-5)July 18-21 • Immaculate Conception School Thisfunandactivecamp,taughtbySherryFriend,willteachyouryoungchildabouttheimportanceofgoodsportsmanshipandteamwork.Camperswilllearntoplayanumberoffunsportsduringtheweek.Session1(Ages3-4):9-10:30a.m.Session2(Ages4-5):10:30a.m.-NoonPrice:$40FullMember/$60ProgramMember

Bowling Camp(GradesK-8)July 25-28 • Echo LanesLaceupyourbowlingshoesandbeattheheatwiththisindoorbowlingcampatEchoLanes.CoachTimButterfieldandMCHSCoachHarryBankswillhelpyouraspiringyoungbowlersharpentheirskillsandperfecttheirdeliveryduringthissummercamp.GradesK-3:9-10:30a.m.Grades4-8:10:30a.m.-NoonPrice:$40FullMember/$60ProgramMember

Softball Camp (GradesK-6)July 25-28 • White Oak Elementary School Softball FieldsYouraspiringyoungsoftballplayerwilllearnthefundamentalsofthegamefromformerCoalCityHighSchoolstandoutEmilyAichele.Duringtheweek,camperswillworkonimprovingtheirfielding,catching,hitting,runningandthrowingskills.Campersshouldbringtheirowngloves.GradesK-3:9-10:30a.m.Grades4-6:10:30a.m.-NoonPrice:$40FullMember/$60ProgramMember

Disc Golf (GradesK-8)August 1-4 • White Oak Elementary School Soccer FieldsUnderthedirectionofWCSJ’sKevinSchramm,participantswilllearnthefundamentalsofthisemergingsport.Duringtheweek,camperswilllearnhowtothrowafrisbee,whileimprovingaccuracyanddistance.Theweekwillculminatewithallcampersparticipatinginaroundofdiscgolfatalocalcourse.GradesK-3:2-3:30p.m.Grades4-8:3:30-5p.m.Price:$40FullMember/$60ProgramMember

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Nurturing the potential of every child and teen.

foR yoUtH dEVEloPMENtProgram feesWhenreviewingthisbrochure,youwillnoticetwofeeslistedbyeachclassoffering.ThefirstfeelistedisthediscountedfeeaFullMemberpaysandthesecondisthefeeaProgramMemberpays.

Preschool ProgramsSMilES All ARoUNdPreschoolprogramsattheYaresomuchfun!Throughavarietyofactivitiesthatarebothstructuredandopenplay,ourdedicatedstaffmembersteach,modelandreinforcetheY’sChristiancharactervaluesofcaring,honesty,respect,andresponsibility.Aparent/guardianmustremaininthebuildingforallpreschoolprogramsduringclasstimes.

Mommy & Me (Ages 1-5) Footprint or Handprint ButterfliesHavefunwithyourlittleonewhilepaintingyourchild’sfootprintorhandprintoncanvastocreateabutterflypainting!6/24 Fri. 9-9:45a.m. $10/$20

Footprint or Handprint BumblebeesHavefunwithyourlittleonewhilepaintingyourchild’sfootprintorhandprintoncanvastocreateabumblebeepainting!7/22 Fri. 9-9:45a.m. $10/$20

Kidz ZonePARENtS tRUSt US.KidS loVE US.TheMorrisCommunityYMCA’sKidzZonebeforeandafterschoolprogramserveskindergarten-fifthgradersatWhiteOakandSaratogaElementarySchools.Childrendoartsandcrafts,playgames,developfriendshipsandlearnlessonsthatwilllastalifetime.TheY’sKidzZoneprogramencouragespositivebehaviorthroughcharacterdevelopmentactivitiesandemphasizestheY’scorevaluesofcaring,honesty,respectandresponsibility.

2016/2017 SCHool yEAR RAtES$45non-refundableregistrationfee*Before & After: $265/$295(PerMonth)Before only: $105/$135(PerMonth)After only: $215/$245(PerMonth)

Morningprogramruns7-9a.m.(Approximately)Afternoonprogramruns3-6p.m.(Approximately)

AttheY,nooneisturnedawayduetotheinabilitytopay.Financialassistanceisavailable.DHSfundsarealsoaccepted.A$45non-refundableregistrationfee*,thefirstof10installmentpaymentsandYMCAmembershipfeeisdueatregistrationtime.Theremainingninepaymentsarepaidviaautomaticwithdrawalfromacheckingaccount.Debitandcreditcardsalsoaccepted.AllparticipantsmusthaveafullorprogrammembershipwiththeYMCA.Programparticipantsmaystartattendingfourbusinessdaysafterthedayregistrationiscompleted.

Tolearnmore,pleasecontact:SarahPorzel,FamilyandCommunityEngagementDirectorPhone:(815)513-8080,ext.513E-mail:sporzel@jolietymca.org

Youth ProgramsHElPiNG KidS floURiSHWebelievethevaluesandskillslearnedearlyonarevitalbuildingblocksforlife.AttheY,childrenandteenslearnvaluesandpositivebehaviors,andcanexploretheiruniquetalentsandinterests,helpingthemrealizetheirpotential.Thatmakesforconfidentkidstodayandcontributingandengagedadultstomorrow.

Awesome Artist Art Camp (Ages 6-13)Fiber Arts: Knitted Hats on Circle LoomsAwesomeartistswilllearnhowtoknithatsoncircleloomsduringthisfour-dayFiberArtsCamp.6/20-6/23 Mon.-Thu. 8-8:45a.m. $35/$70

Plaster Craft: MasksAwesomeartistswilllearnhowtouseplastercrafttocreateamask.Theywillpaintanddecorateitforfunctionalordecorativeuse.6/20-6/23 Mon.-Thu. 9-9:45a.m. $35/$70

Found Object Sculptures: RobotsAwesomeArtistswillcreaterobotsoutoffoundobjectsandrecyclables.Camperswillutilizetechnologytolightthemupand/ormakethemmove!7/18-7/21 Mon.-Thu. 8-8:45a.m. $35/$70

Found Object Sculptures: Large Scale SculpturesTakesomethingsmallandmakeitBIG!AwesomeArtistswillusetheirmathandproblemsolvingskillstocreatealarger-than-lifereplicaoftheirfavoritesummertreat!7/18-7/21 Mon.-Thu. 9-9:45a.m. $35/$70

Sports Specific Performance Training (Ages 11-17)

Callingallathletes!Areyoulookingtotakeyourgametothenextlevel?OurnewSportsSpecificTrainingprogramcanhelpyouimprovecriticalaspectsofyourperformancebyutilizingworkoutsthatfocusonfourmaincomponents:

1.Athleticstrengthtraining2.Speedandagilitydevelopment3.Corestabilityandbalancetraining4.Injurypreventionandrecoverytechniques

6/6-7/6* Mon./Wed. 9-10a.m.$63/$1266/6-7/6* Mon./Wed. 2-3p.m. $63/$126*NoclassesMonday,July4

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Speed Camp (Ages 11-17) Callingallathletes!Areyoulookingtoincreaseyourreactiontime,overallspeedandexplosivepower?Thisspeedcampoffersanopportunitytolearnpropertrainingmethodsusedtoincreasespeed,agilityandpower.Thiswillhelpathletesgetabetterunderstandingofspeedandstrengthtrainingtoimproveathleticperformance.

MorrisHighSchoolTrackRainDays:SaratogaElementarySchool

6/7-7/5 Tue. 9-10a.m. $35/$70

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Improving the nation’s health and well-being.

foR HEAltHy liViNGBecauseweknowthathealthylifestylesarebestachievedbynurturingourmind,bodyandspirit,well-beingandfitnessattheYissomuchmorethanjustworkingout.Beyondfitnessfacilities,weprovideeducationalprogramstopromotehealthierdecisions,andofferavarietyofprogramsthatsupportphysical,intellectualandspiritualstrength.

Fitness OrientationsOurexperiencedandtrainedstaffmembersareexcitedtohelpyoubeginyourfitnessjourney.FitnessorientationsaregreatformemberswithsomeworkoutexperiencewhoarelookingtolearnhowtomosteffectivelyutilizetheequipmentintheWellnessCenter.AppointmentscanbemadeonlineorattheMembershipDesk.

Body Composition Testing Yourbodyismadeupofwater,leanmassandfatmass.Wecandetermineifyouarecarryingahealthyamountoffatmassthroughskinfoldmeasurements,bioelectricimpedanceandBMIanalysis.Toscheduleanappointment,pleasecontactHealthandWellnessDirectorIanStewart.AsArranged $10/$20

Wellness Center Certification (Ages 13-15)ThisclassisrequiredforteenswhowishtohaveaccesstoourWellnessCenter.Theclassisdesignedtogiveacomprehensiveandinformativetrainingsoteenscanproperlyutilizestrengthandcardioequipment.Teenswillberequiredtopassawrittenandpracticaltestthedayofthecoursetoreceivecertification.Pleasenote:TeensWILLNOTbeallowedtousethefreeweightsorplate-loadedequipmentforsafetyreasons.Byappointment. $15

fitStart (Ages 16 and up)FitStartisaprogramdesignedforthenewexerciserorthosewhohavetroublestickingtoaworkoutprogram.Throughoutthe12-weekprogram,participantswillmeetwithaFitCoachuptofourtimes.Duringthesemeetings,yourworkoutswillbeevaluatedand,asyourfitnesslevelincreases,sowillyourworkoutintensity.Thefirstsessionwillconsistofcardio.Yoursecondsessionwilladdweightsandthethirdandfourthsessionswilladdmoreweights.FitStartisnotpersonaltraining,butyourcoachwillhelpyoudetermineandmeetyourgoals.FitStartisfreetoFullMembers.AppointmentscanbemadeonlineorattheMembershipDesk.

Synrgy 360 Boot Camp (Ages 18 and up) Inasmallergroupyouwillgetaneffective,functionalandfunworkoutusingtheSynrgy360.YoucanexpecttobuildmuscleandburnatonofcaloriesusingtheTRXSuspensionTrainer,medicineballs,kettlebells,plyometrics,battlingropesandmore.

6/6-6/27 Tue. 5:30-6:30a.m. $36/$727/11-8/8* Tue. 5:30-6:30a.m. $36/$72*NoclassesMonday,July4

Summer Walking Club - NEWGetoutsideandenjoythewarmweatherandthecompanyofyourfellowmembersaspartoftheMorrisCommunityYMCA’sSummerWalkingClub.Walklengthswillprogressintimeeachweek,asweworkuptoaonehourwalkbytheendofthesummer.Awellnessstaffmemberwillleadgroupwalksthroughthebeautifuldowntowndistrictandalongtheriverwalk,amongotherlocations.Pleasebringawaterbottleandcomfortablewalkingshoesandplantoarrive10minutesearlytoallowforstretching.Incasesofinclementweather,pleasecontacttheY.

6/6-8/22 Mon./Wed. 9:30-10:30a.m. FREE/$15

Small Group Training (Ages 18 and up)Inagroupofnomorethan4participants,youwillworkwithapersonaltrainertomeetyourfitnessgoals.Thisclassisdesignedforthoseatanintermediatefitnesslevel.

6/8-7/6 Wed. 5-6p.m. $100/$200

TRX Suspension & Ropes Express (Ages 18 and up)Inthis45-minuteclass,youwillusetheTRXSuspensionTrainerwhichwillgiveparticipantsanedgeoverconventionalstrengthtrainingbecauseeverySuspensionTrainingexercisebuildstruefunctionalstrengthandimprovesflexibility,balanceandcorestabilityallatonce!ClassparticipantswillalsousetheRowerandSparcTrainertogainexplosivepowerandstrength.

6/9-7/7 Thu. 4:30-5:15p.m. $45/$90

Personal TrainingWhetheryou’rejuststartingafitnessroutineorlookingtoaddalittlevarietytoyourexerciseprogram,aYMCApersonaltrainercanhelpyoutoachieveyourwellnessgoals.Ourcertifiedpersonaltrainershelpyoumaximizeyourpotentialwithindividualizedprogramdesignandone-on-oneinstructionandmotivation.Cardiovascular,strength,andflexibilitytrainingandbasicnutritionalguidanceareallincludedinthisone-hoursession.

TheYMCAoffersavarietyofpersonaltrainingpackages:

Individual Pricing (Full Members only):1Session: $454Sessions: $148($37persession)8Sessions: $268($33.50persession)12Sessions: $372($31persession)24Sessions: $708($29.50persession)

Group Pricing- 2 people per session (Full Members only):1session: $32perperson4sessions: $104perperson($26person/persession)8sessions: $184perperson($23person/persession)12sessions: $264perperson($22person/persession)24sessions: $504perperson($21person/persession)

Paymentplansareavailableforpackagesof12ormore.

SPECiAl offER foR fiRSt tiME PERSoNAl tRAiNiNG CliENtSBuy three personal training sessions for $99.Cannotbecombinedwithanyotheroffers.

It’snevertoolatetohittheresetbutton.AskRoPetersen.Sinceadoptinganewandhealthylifestyle,shehaslostmorethan50percentofherbodyweight—droppingfrom320poundsto155pounds.Findingthestrengthtostartfreshdidn’tcomeeasy.But,asRoseesit,shehadnootherchoice.

“IfeltlikeIwasprobablygoingtodiebythetimeIwas50,”saidRo,a45-year-oldteacher’saidewholivesinMorris.“AndthatscaredmebecauseitmeantIwouldn’tseemysongotocollege.That’swhenitallchanged.”

Asaresult,Robeganexercisingregularly.Primarilyusinganellipticalmachineshehadathome,shemanagedtocut75pounds.Eventuallytheellipticalstoppedworking,however,andRobeganexploringotheroptions.

Duringthesummerof2015,shejoinedtheMorrisYMCA.Moredevotedthanever,shekickedherfitnessroutineupanotchandhasn’tlookedbacksince.WorkingoutattheYisnowapartofherdailylife.ShevisitstheYfivedaysaweek,ifnotsix,tocontinueherweightlossjourney.Onceperweek,shealsotrainswithHealthandWellnessDirectorIanStewart,whohasguidedheralongtheway.

“RoisbyfaroneofthehardestworkingindividualsIknow,insideandoutsideofthegym,”Iansaid.“ShehasembracedeverythingI’vethrownherway.Shedoesherhomework.”

Asitturnedout,exercisingwasonlyhalfthebattle.NotonlydidRohavetocommittofitnessandexercise,butshealsohadtosmartenupabouthernutrition.ForRo,thatmeantshakingsomeunhealthyeatinghabits.

“Therearealotofpeoplewhoareaddictedtoalcohol.Therearepeople,unfortunately,whoareaddictedtodrugs.I’maddictedtofood,”shesaid.“Thatfeelingofecstasythatsomebodywouldgetfromdrugsoralcohol—Igetthatfromfood.Andit’sdifficultbecauseIcangointoJewelandgetabagofOreosandicecream,andit’stotallylegal.”

Nevertheless,Roovercameheroldeatinghabitsbyformulatingadietandswearingtoit.Shelearnedaboutcalorieintake;shegaveuplatenightsnacking;sheswappedjunkfoodforfruitsandvegetables;andnow,sheishealthierthanever.

“TheYhasreallyhelpedmefocus.I’mreallygladthey’rehereinMorris,”shesaid.“WhenIworkout,Iwanttoeatbetter.WhenIeatbetter,Iwanttoworkout.Ifeelamazing.”

Roislivingproofthatyoucanmakeachangeforthebetter.She’llbethefirstonetotellyouthatit’snoteasy.Butshe’llalsotellyouthatit’sabsolutelyworthit.

A fRESH StARtMeet Ro Petersen

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fall Swim ClinicThisisyouropportunitytospendtimewithourcoachestolearnnewdrills,improveyourswimmingskillsandmeetmembersoftheJETSfamily.SwimmersdonotneedtobeYMCAmemberstoparticipateintheclinic.Atthecompletionoftheclinic,swimmerswhowishtojointheteamwillbegivenagroupplacementalongwithregistrationmaterials.

To learn more, please contact Director of Competitive Aquatics Dave Hedden at (815) 782-0805 or via e-mail at dhedden@jolietymca.org.

September 13-165:30-6:30 p.m.Cost: $25

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