Fall I 2014 Program Guide

FALL I 2014

WALLINGFORD FAMILY YMCA

PROGRAM GUIDE

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Patty Dyer-Powers, Chairwoman

Gary Redman, Vice Chairman

David Vance, Secretary

Darrin DellaVecchia, Treasurer

John McGuire, Past Chairman

DIRECTORS

Lynn Amarante

Robert Baltramaitis

Karen Blakeslee

Lynn Cella-Coyne

James Donahue

Representative Mary Fritz

David Gannon

James Hutt

Christopher Iovanna

Amy Kirwan

Kate Klarman

Joseph (Nick) Meucci

William Michalowski

Brian Obremski

Debra Testa

Gerald Verna

EAST SIDE BRANCH 81 South Elm Street

Wallingford, CT 06492

P 203 269 4497

F 203 284 0572

SEAN DOHERTY Executive Director

[email protected]

203-269-4497 x29

ALEXANDRA HUNTER Aquatics & Competitive Swim Coordinator

[email protected]

203-269-4497 x30

TAMMI MASTROIANNI Operations Coordinator

[email protected]

203-269-4497 x14

CHRIS BACOTE West Side Assistant Manager

[email protected]

203-269-3348

CHRIS KINGSTON Operations Director

[email protected]

203-269-4497 x13

EILEEN FARMER Coordinator of Community Initiatives

[email protected]

203-269-4497

ERIC SKINNER Senior Director of Youth Development

[email protected]

203-269-4497 x43

KAREN WU Director of Early Childhood Education

[email protected]

203-284-5920

DOREEN DRESSEL Group Fitness Coordinator

[email protected]

203-269-3348

CASSIE ALLEN Marketing & Communications Director

[email protected]

203-269-4497

EMILY WALTER School Age Coordinator

[email protected]

203-269-4497

YMCA LEADERSHIP TEAM

MARCIE WOLIVER Aquatics Director

[email protected]

203-269-4497 x20

DEBBIE CHAPPELL Human Resources Director

[email protected]

203-269-4497 x12

TODD MAHONEY Facilities Director

[email protected]

203-269-4497 x17

CHRIS AMARAL Director of Membership Experience

[email protected]

203-269-4497

MARK GRAHAM Senior Director of Healthy Lifestyles

[email protected]

203-269-3348

SAMANTHA SMITH Youth Support Specialist

[email protected]

203-269-4497

POLICIES & REGULATIONS 21

CODE OF CONDUCT 23

WEST SIDE BRANCH

8 North Turnpike Road

Wallingford, CT 06492

P 203-269-3348

Our mission is to strengthen the foundation of the community through programs, services & relationships that build a healthy spirit, mind & body.

We aim to be an effective resource & influential partner of the community by strengthening meaningful, caring relationships and promoting healthy, productive lifestyles for generations.

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD CARE 6

Corporate Child Care

School Age Growth & Enrichment (SAGE)

SAGE at KinderHouse

Enrichment & Leadership for Middle School (ELMS)

EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP 7 Academic Enrichment 7

All-Day Kindergarten

Leadership Development 7

Babysitter’s Training

SWIM, SPORTS & PLAY 7 Birthday Parties 7

Swim Parties

Gym Parties

Teen House Parties

Competitive Swimming & Sports 8

Wallingford Dolphins Swim Team

Private Coaching

WFYD Team Clinics

Teen Recreation 9

Teen House Open House

Teen Swim Programs 9

Teen Beginner Lessons

Teen Intermediate Lessons Youth Dance Programs 9

Ballet Ballet & Tap Combo

Tap

Youth Recreation 9

Kid’s Night Out

Halloween Party & Overnight

Youth Sports Programs 10

Munchkin Basketball

Munchkin Soccer

Munchkin Tennis

Munchkin Triple Play

Youth Basketball

Youth Tennis

Youth Swim Lessons 10

S.K.I.P.

Pike

Eel

Ray

Starfish

Polliwog

Guppy

Minnow

Fish & Flying Fish

Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons

CAMP Day Camps 12

Camp Ulbrich Y-Cation Days

HEALTHY LIVING FAMILY TIME 13

Flick & Float

HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESS 13 Group Classes 13

Fitness Classes

Insanity

Krav Maga

Les Mills International Classes

SilverSneakers®

Shokotan Karate

Spinning® Indoor Cycling

Yoga

Zumba® Classes

Healthy Lifestyles 15

Connecticut Child Care

CPR Training

Lifeguard Training

Water Safety Instructor

Personal Fitness 16

Cross Train

Personal Training

Water Activities 16

Adult Swim Lessons

Aqua Combo

SilverSplash®

Water Aerobics

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

SOCIAL SERVICES 18 Child Welfare 18

Upward Bound

Community Health 18

Fit-to-Go

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA

LIVESTRONG Graduates

YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program

ADVOCACY 20 Grassroots/Community Organizing 20

Activate Wallingford

VOLUNTEERISM & GIVING 20 Volunteering 20

Financial Assistance 20

Heritage Society 20

Community Support Campaign 19

ABOUT OUR Y 4

POLICIES & REGULATIONS 21

CODE OF CONDUCT 23

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WHAT’S INSIDE

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FACILITY HOURS

EAST SIDE BRANCH HOURS

Monday-Friday 4:30AM-9:30PM

Saturday 5:00AM-6:00PM

Sunday 7:00AM-5:00PM

WEST SIDE BRANCH HOURS

Monday-Friday 5:00AM-10:00PM

Saturday 7:00AM-6:00PM

Sunday 7:00AM-5:00PM

HOLIDAYS

Labor Day (09/01)

East Side CLOSED

West Side 7:00AM-1:00PM

SESSION DATES

FALL I SEPTEMBER 8 - OCTOBER 26

Online Member Registration August 18

In-Person Member Registration August 25

Program Member Registration September 1

ONE DAY MEMBERSHIP

EAST SIDE BRANCH

Adult Day Pass: $10

Youth Day Pass: $5

Family Day Pass: $17

West Side Branch Members can use the East Side Branch at the following daily rates:

Single: $5 Family: $10

WEST SIDE BRANCH

Day Pass: $10

MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL 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. This program is funded by our annual Community Support Campaign. 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.

MEMBERSHIP DEFINITIONS

ASSOCIATION MEMBER - Adult/Child who pays monthly or annually for an Association membership with access to both the East Side & West Side Branches.

BRANCH MEMBER - Adult/Young Adult who pays monthly or annually for a West Side Branch membership with access to ONLY the West Side Branch.

As a Branch member, you have access to only our West Side Branch. You are not entitled to Reciprocity benefits and there is a fee for Child Watch. If you are interested in taking programs at our East Side Branch, you are required to pay the Program Member rate.

PROGRAM MEMBER - Adult/Child who is participating in YMCA programs and does not pay monthly or annually for an Association membership.

MEMBERSHIP DESCRIPTIONS

YOUTH - Up to 14 years of age

YOUNG ADULT - 15-23 years of age

ADULT - 24-61 years of age

SENIOR - 62 years of age and older

FAMILY* - Adults living in the same household and dependent children

SENIOR FAMILY* - Seniors 62+ living in the same household and dependent children

*A West Side Branch Family membership includes all adults in the household and any dependent children ages 15 and older. An Association Family membership in-cludes all children in the household, regardless of age.

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.

SILVERSNEAKERS® & SILVER&FIT® SilverSneakers and Silver&Fit are fun, energizing programs that help older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. Some insurance companies will pay for either of these program, giving you a free Association membership to the Y. Bring your Medicare supplemental card & insurance card to the Welcome Center to see if you qualify.

ABOUT OUR Y

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Access to the West Side Branch, the area’s most

comprehensively equipped fitness facility

Brand new state-of-the-art flooring in the group

fitness studio & basketball gym

5 complete selectorized circuits, Hammer Strength

Free Weight equipment and 2 complete free weight

training areas

Fully equipped stretching and abdominal training

rooms

Huge group fitness studio, capable of holding 50-60

participants with ease, equipped with 2 full sets of

adjustable BodyPump® Barbell sets and an entire

rack of Bosu balls

Over 30 group fitness classes per week are

included with your membership including Zumba®,

Insanity & Les Mills BodyPump®

75 pieces of cardiovascular equipment with

individual TVs on every unit

Two free personal training sessions and available,

value-priced, personal training with a skilled trainer

Fun, motivational contests in the Health & Wellness

department

Open gym time in our full basketball court

Luxurious locker rooms with custom wooden lockers

and both steam room and sauna

Babysitting services available for children 6 weeks to

10 years old

Juice bar with shakes and supplements

Seminars and workshops

BENEFITS OF YOUR BRANCH MEMBERSHIP

WEST SIDE BRANCH MEMBERSHIP RATES

Young Adult

Adult

Senior

Family

Senior Family

Monthly Fee

$20

$30

$25

$50

$40

Facility Fee

$20

$30

$25

$50

$40

A 4,000 square foot fitness center stocked with new

StarTrac equipment & eSpinners and staffed by

friendly, knowledgeable staff

Over 60 group fitness classes per week are included

with your membership, including Zumba® & aqua

exercise classes

Renowned SilverSneakers® program with morning

and afternoon classes in the Community Room as

well as the Splash exercise program in the pool

Fun, motivational contests in the Health & Wellness

and Aquatics departments

Complimentary babysitting services for children 6

weeks to 10 years old

Open and family gym time in our remodeled full

basketball court

2 racquetball courts

4 lane lap pool with open and family swim times

Warmer teaching pool with open and family swim

times

Discounted priority registration for camp, lessons

and other YMCA programs

Wallingford Dolphins Swim Team for ages 5-18

Swim lessons for any skill level, with small class sizes

and reasonable rates

Youth sports programs & dance classes

“Flick & Float” family movie nights in the pool

Open House Nights at the Teen Center

Youth and Teen recreational activities

Use of most YMCA’s in New England at no

additional charge through the Reciprocity program

BENEFITS OF YOUR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

As an association member, you will have

all the benefits of being a branch member PLUS access to our East Side Branch

at 81 S Elm Street INCLUDING

ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP RATES

Youth

Young Adult

Adult

Senior

Family

Senior Family

Monthly Fee

$18

$24

$47

$37

$74

$60

Facility Fee

$18

$24

$47

$37

$74

$60

No matter which membership you choose,

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

Corporate Child Care YMCA Corporate Child Care provides more than just a place to play. We provide experiences to help entire family units cope, grow, communicate and care for each other. We maintain and strengthen what starts at home, giving all kinds of families the support they need to succeed.

Our goal is to promote children’s emotional, social, physical and intellectual development while meeting the needs of families. We believe in the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility. We promote these values among staff and encourage teachers to plan developmentally appropriate activities that reflect these core values.

For the times you can’t be there yourself, the YMCA supports your efforts to nurture the healthy growth of your child. It provides safe, affordable, high-quality care so you can have peace of mind while you work to help your family succeed.

Our use of primary care givers for infants encourages open communication between the care giver & the parent and helps bridge the gap between home & the center. Our infant to staff ratio is 3:1.

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. THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER at Gaylord Hospital The Early Learning Center offers quality child care and Pre-K programs for children 8 weeks-5 years, Monday-Friday from 6:45AM-5:30PM. The High Reach Learning Curriculum is used with all age groups. PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS

Family Nights at the YMCA Swim lessons for Pre K students Weekly sports skills Music Enrichment

For more information about the Early Learning Center, please contact the center at 203-284-5920 or [email protected]. THE LEARNING COMMUNITY at Choate Rosemary Hall The YMCA Learning Community offers quality child care for infants, toddlers, preschool and Pre-K children 8 weeks-5 years, Monday-Friday from 7:00AM-6:00PM. The NAEYC approved Creative Curriculum is used with all age groups. PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS

Weekly drama classes Family Nights at the YMCA Swim lessons for Pre K students Music Together® Program

For more information about the Leaning Community, please contact the center at 203-697-2150 or [email protected].

School Age Growth & Enrichment (SAGE) School Age Growth & Enrichment (SAGE) is located in all 8 elementary schools, with Holy Trinity students being bused to Moses Y Beach. Our hours of operation are from 6:45AM until the start of school and from dismissal until 6:00PM. 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 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 YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility are some of the important things that make us different from other child care facilities.

SAGE at KinderHouse Our SAGE at KinderHouse 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 6:00PM. 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 & 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 are warm, nurturing, experienced, and fun. Come join the fun at KinderHouse!

Enrichment & Leadership for Middle School (ELMS) Enrichment & Leadership for Middle School (ELMS) 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. Community service, science and art projects highlight this program. The Middle School Afterschool Program will occasionally take field trips for bowling, go-karting and the movies, just to name a few. The children must complete a fundraising activity of their choosing in order to help subsidize the cost of this trip.

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EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT

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. These principles recognize that each child develops at his own unique rate within the general needs of his or her age group. The All Day Kindergarten provides creative opportunities and experiences 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 reading are part our daily lessons.

Enrichment programs include Reach for the Stars Reading Program, PAF (Preventing Academic Failure), Computer Tots computer classes, field trips, swim lessons, art, music, physical education and free swim.

The YMCA believes that activities which involve the parents in their child’s development should be included in Kindergarten. Activities to strengthen the family unit will give families, students and teachers the chance to work, play and learn together.

To schedule a visit or for more information, please contact our ADK staff Maggie Maugeri & Nancy Germain at 203-284-5328.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Babysitting Training The 6 hour American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course gives participants 11 & over 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 and demonstrate age appropriate behaviors. It also reviews first-aid skills including caring for cuts & scrapes, choking and rescue breathing. Participants must attend both days.

Dates: September 6 & 13 Time: 8:00-11:30AM

Members: $75

Program Members: $100

SWIM, SPORTS & PLAY

BIRTHDAY 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 & drinks and 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. Contact our Party Coordinator Shannon Wynn at [email protected] for more information about birthday parties at the YMCA.

Make Your Party a Deluxe Party! For just an additional $100, 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.

Swim Parties Pool parties are great year round! Children will enjoy splashing around in our teaching 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.

Members: $125


Flick & Float Parties Watch a movie while swimming and floating in our teaching pool! You will then have an hour in the party room after your movie.

Members: $300


Gym 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: $125


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.

Members: $150


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: $180


POOL RULES FOR BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Children 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

Wallingford Dolphins Swim Team The Wallingford Family YMCA Dolphins Swim Team is a year-round competitive program serving those in the town of Wallingford and its surrounding communities by helping swimmers of all abilities reach his or her highest potential. Organized and operated by the Aquatics Department at the Wallingford Family YMCA, the Dolphins apply the four YMCA Core Values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to all aspects of the sport while also focusing on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This program also instills commitment, dedication, teamwork & a love of swimming within each & every member of the team and builds a strong foundation for a lifetime of healthy fitness habits. The Dolphins Swim Team participates in YMCA competitions at the local, state, regional and national level. The team also competes as a part of the USA Swimming Association offering those swimmers who meet specific criteria the opportunity to swim at the local, regional, state, zone and national competitive level. Membership is required for all Dolphin Swim Team participants.

The Fall/Winter season will start September 22 and run until the end of March. Brand new swimmers looking to join the team must contact the WFYD Head Coach for an evaluation to be appropriately placed in a practice group.

For more information about the WFYD Swim Team, pick up a team brochure, visit www.wallingforddolphins.org or contact Head Coach Alexandra Hunter at [email protected]

Private Coaching Private and semi-private coaching sessions give competitive swimmers the opportunity to work one on one with a certified coach. These sessions 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 package includes 3 hours with a WFYD coach. Private coaching is a 1:1 student to instructor ratio. Semi-Private coaching a 2:1 student to instructor ratio. Semi-Private coaching requires both individuals to be approximately the same skill level.

Please obtain a Private Coaching Request Form at the Welcome Center. This form needs to be completed and submitted to the Dolphins Head Coach to begin the process of setting up this program.

Private Lessons

Members: $150


Semi-Private Lessons

Members: $85 per swimmer

Program Members: $125 per swimmer

WFYD Team Clinics Fall clinics run from September 8-19. For more information about clinic placement, please contact the WFYD Head Coach.

WELCOME TO WFYD This clinic is for new swimmers to the YMCA Dolphins swim program who are age eight or under and can complete at least one lap of the pool on their stomach and one lap on their back. This clinic is intended to be an introduction to the team, coaches, competitive racing strokes, diving, and more! After the successful completion of this clinic the WFYD coaching staff will then place swimmers into practice groups for the Wallingford Family YMCA Dolphins swim team for the Fall/Winter Season.

M/W/F 6:00-6:45PM

Members: $30

SHAPING UP FOR SQUADS This clinic is intended for swimmers ages 8 or under who have either previously been a member of the Wallingford Dolphins swim team or have some other kind of competitive swim team experience. The special focus for practice sessions will be on developing breaststroke and butterfly technique as well as learning efficient flipturns.

T/TH 5:00-6:00PM

W/F 6:45-7:45PM

Members: $30

PREPPING FOR PODS Prepping for Pods is for swimmers ages 9-12 with little to no competitive experience or as recommended by the WFYD coaching staff. Through drills and demonstration, participants will build upon previous knowledge of the four competitive racing strokes to develop better technique. Practice, after all, does make perfect!

T/TH 6:00-7:00PM

Members: $25

TECHNIQUE TUNE-UP (A) Technique Tune-Up (A) is for swimmers ages 9-12 with extensive competitive swimming experience who want to improve their technique with special emphasis on starts, turns, and streamlines. On day one of the clinic swimmers will be filmed and the coach will go through that film with each swimmer over the next two sessions. Swimmers will be filmed again on day four of the clinic to see where they have improved and this video clip will be emailed to the parent/guardian email address provided on the registration form with notes from the coach.

T/TH 7:00-8:15PM

Members: $40


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TECHNIQUE TUNE-UP (B) Technique Tune-Up (B) is for swimmers ages 13-18 with extensive competitive swimming experience who want to improve their technique. On day one of the clinic swimmers will be filmed and the coach will go through that film with each swimmer over the next five sessions. Swimmers will be filmed again on day six of the clinic to see where they have improved and this video clip will be emailed to the parent/guardian email address provided on the registration form with notes from the coach.

M/W/F 4:30-6:00PM

Members: $60

TEEN RECREATION

Teen House Open House Every Monday & Wednesday night play the Wii, master ping pong or play basketball with your friends. The Teen Center is open and waiting for you! Teen House Open House starts September 8.

M/W 6:30-8:30PM

TEEN SWIM PROGRAMS

Teen Beginner Lessons (ages 11-15) Don’t know how to swim? Feel like you are too old for youth lessons but too young to swim with the adults? This class will help you overcome your fears & anxiety and prepare you to join our regular swim lessons with age-appropriate swimmers.

M 5:30-6:00PM Lap Pool

Members: $50


Teen Intermediate Lessons (ages 11-15) Confident enough to be independent in the water, but want to learn how to swim better? Feel like you are too old for youth lessons but too young to swim with the adults? This class will help you better your stroke technique and prepare you to join advanced level lessons or become a part of the WFYD Swim Team with Narwhal Club!


Members: $50


YOUTH DANCE PROGRAMS All Let Miss Christine introduce your child to the world of dance. Under her guidance, your little dancer will learn new and excited steps while developing coordination.

Ballet & Tap Combo I (ages 3-5) For the dancer who wants to learn both ballet and tap in one class! Your child will learn classical ballet and tap, combining rhythm, timing, coordination and style.

SA 9:00-9:45AM

Members: $55


Ballet & Tap Combo II (ages 4-6) This class is for dancers who have previously taken dance and who want to learn both ballet and tap in one class!

SA 9:45-10:30AM

Members: $55


YOUTH RECREATION

Kid’s Night Out 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.

Dates: September 26, October 17 Time: 6:30-9:00PM

Members: $25


Halloween Party & Overnight Come in costume and enjoy Halloween crafts, fun games and swimming! Snacks will be provided. If you are 8 or older, stay over for the overnight! We will have a sleepover in the gym with movies and pizza, with breakfast in the morning. Party is drop off ONLY.

Date: October 26

PARTY

Time: 5:00-7:00PM

Members: $5


PARTY & OVERNIGHT

Time: 5:00PM-8:00AM

Members: $35


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YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS

All classes for children ages 2-5 are 30 minutes of instruction and 10 minutes of free play with parents.

Munchkin Basketball (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.

T 9:15-9:55AM

Members: $40


Munchkin Soccer (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.

T 1:00-1:40PM

W 9:15-9:55AM

Members: $40


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. Class is held at Doolittle Park.

T 10:00-10:40AM

W 1:00-1:40PM

Members: $40


Munchkin Triple Play (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. M 9:15-9:55AM

SA 9:00-9:40AM

Members: $40


Youth Basketball (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.

SA ages 5-7 10:00-10:45AM

SA ages 7-9 11:00-11:45AM

Members: $45


Youth Tennis (ages 5+) Teaches the basics and lets children develop the skills needed to play the game. Proper strokes, volleying, serving and the rules of the game will be learned. Players need to bring their own racquet. Class is held at Harrison Park

M ages 5-6 4:45-5:30PM

M ages 7+ 5:30-6:15PM

TH ages 7+ 4:45-5:30PM

TH ages 5-6 5:30-6:15PM

Members: $45


YOUTH SWIM LESSONS

S.K.I.P. (ages 6-36 months) These parent/child swimming lessons promote water enrichment and aquatic readiness activities. The child learns how to kick, scoop, back float, blow bubbles, and get their face wet; while the parent learns how to teach the child to be safe in the water. All children who are not potty trained MUST wear a swim diaper and a bathing suit or plastic pants. To receive the YMCA member rate, at least 1 participant (parent or child) must be a current YMCA member.

F 9:00-9:30AM Teaching Pool

SA 8:30-9:00AM Teaching Pool


SU 9:00-9:30AM Teaching Pool

Members: $50



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Pike (ages 3-5) This is the first level of the preschool swim lessons. Children use floatation and need to be comfortable without mom or dad in the pool. Primary skills taught include breathing, floating, kicking and paddling, as well as self confidence and safety.

Twice a Week Lessons

T/TH 9:30-10:00AM Teaching Pool

Members: $90


Once a Week Lessons

M 5:00-5:30PM Teaching Pool

T 3:00-3:30PM Teaching Pool


W 3:30-4:00PM Teaching Pool


TH 4:00-4:30PM Teaching Pool




F 3:30-4:00PM Teaching Pool




Members: $50


Eel (ages 3-5) Children must be able to swim horizontally 10-15 yards with a noodle or up to 2 bubbles and be comfortable putting their face in the water. They should be confident floating on their back, with their ears submerged in the water, without the help of an instructor. They also need to be comfortable in deep water with floatation.



Members: $90


Once a Week Lessons










SA 11:30AM-12:00PM Teaching Pool


Members: $50


Ray (ages 3-5) Children must be confident swimming 10-15 yards on their front and back, without floatation or assistance from an instructor. They need to be able to submerge while blowing bubbles and be comfortable while being independent in deep water.



Members: $90


Once a Week Lessons






Members: $50


Starfish (ages 3-5) Children must be able to swim 25 yards without floatation on their front and 25 yards without floatation on their back. They must also know the basics of front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke and elementary backstroke.



Members: $90


Once a Week Lessons



SU 12:00-12:30PM Lap Pool

Members: $50


Polliwog (ages 6+) This is for children who are still dependant on the use of floatation or are afraid of the water. Beginner skills such as breathing, kicking, floating, paddling and elementary backstroke are taught.







SA 9:00-9:30AM Lap Pool


Members: $50


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Guppy (ages 6+) Children must be swimming 25 yards without floatation or assistance on the front and 15 yards without floatation or assistance on their backs. Children learn front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke, as well as improve strength and endurance.








Members: $50


Minnow (ages 6+) Children must be able to swim 25 yards of both front and back crawl and be able to swim an endurance test of at least 50 yards. Children will improve upon their front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke techniques, as well as learn the basics of butterfly, sidestroke and diving.


W 4:00-4:45PM Lap Pool


SU 10:30-11:15AM Lap Pool

Members: $65


Fish & Flying Fish (ages 6+) Children must be able to complete a 100 yard endurance swim, 50 yards of front crawl and back crawl and 25 yards of breaststroke, butterfly and sidestroke. Children will learn the basics of competitive swimming and basic water rescues, as well as increase endurance.


SA 11:15AM-12:00PM Lap Pool

SU 11:15AM-12:00PM Lap Pool

Members: $65


Private, Semi-Private & Custom Group Lessons This program is offered to those 3 years of age and older. Lessons are 30 minutes long. Lessons can be purchased in blocks of six 30 minute classes or four 45 minute classes. Private lessons are a 1:1 student to instructor ratio. Semi-Private lessons are a 2:1 student to instructor ratio. Custom Group lessons can have 3-6 swimmers. Semi-Private and Custom Group lessons require all 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.

Private Lessons

Members: $150


Semi-Private Lessons



Custom Group Lessons



CAMP

DAY CAMPS

Camp Ulbrich Y-Cation 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: October 13

Time: 7:00AM-6:00PM

Members: $45



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FAMILY TIME

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

Dates: September 12, October 10

Time: Movie starts at 7:00PM

Members: FREE

Program Members: $10/family

HEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESS

GROUP CLASSES The Wallingford Family YMCA offers more than 100 Fitness and Cycling Classes per week, including 15 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 ($90 for 20 classes or $49 for 10). This card can be used for Fitness or Aquatics classes. Schedules can be found online and at the facility.

Fitness Classes

1 Minute AeroSculpt WS This total body conditioning class held in a fast-passed boot camp style format. Perform one weight exercise for one minute, followed by one minute of heart-pumping cardio. Engage all muscle groups and work up a sweat with this effective calorie burning combo.

20/20 ES 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.

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

BootyBarre WS A sexy, energetic fun workout that fuses fitness techniques from dance, Pilates and yoga that will tone, define and chisel the whole body - you don’t even need dance experience and you certainly don’t need a partner! BootyBarre is the perfect combination of strength and flexibility with added cardio to burn fat fast.

Cardio Strength Blast ES A mix of heart-pumping cardio (kickboxing, hi-low, step & boot camp) combined with strength utilizing balls, weights and bands - something different every class!

Diva Dance Fitness ES Empower, let loose and bring out your inner diva! This is a class that ties fitness and hot dance styles from burlesque, tango, belly dance and so much more. This is the perfect class for all fitness levels and dance abilities.

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

Guts & Butts ES 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!

HIIT ES High Intensity Interval Training gives maximum results in minimal time! Hard-hitting aerobic intervals alternate with less intense recovery periods to improve athletic ability and improve fat burning.

Low Impact Cardio Fit ES Keep your heart pumping and the calories burning with 45 minutes of non-stop action! Weights, resistance bands and core work may be incorporated.

FOR HEALTHY LIVING Improving the nation’s health and well-being

COMMUNITY DAY Food Trucks, Family Games, Magic Show, Scholastic

Book Fair, Obstacle Course, Inflatables & MORE!

at DOOLITTLE PARK from 10:00AM-2:00PM

FISHBEIN/WALLINGFORD YMCA

COMMUNITY DAY & ROAD RACE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2014

Youth Races Grades 3-8

Kid’s Fun Run Grade 2 and under

2K Walk NEW for 2014

5K & 10K Certified & Chip-Timed

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Low Impact Mix-Up ES Get your low-impact cardio workout with a fun twist! It’s a different class each week, with two instructors offering a variety of workout styles.

Personal Training 101 WS Learn the skills, drills and techniques used by trainers to improve all aspects of physical fitness

Pilates ES 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.

Pilates Core Fusion WS A Pilates-infused transformational fitness experience allows you to work from the inside out and consistently delivers results. It fuses the disciplines of core conditioning and Pilates to produce long, lean muscle, a flexible, youthful body and a sense of peace & relaxation.

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

Step Classes ES/WS We offer a level just right for you. Choose from beginner or intermediate levels.

Stronger Longer ES A class designed to help older adults improve their muscular strength, cardiovascular strength and flexibility. Good for beginners.

Total Body Conditioning WS This class boosts your muscular strength, endurance, coordination and flexibility. One class, one goal: a balanced approach to fitness. Total Body Conditioning is a great workout for everyone. - to mater what fitness level.

TREAD WS Improve balance, agility and endurance through interval training on the treadmill. This class will warm you up with light jogging and have you power walking at various speeds and inclines with added intervals of sprints, running drills and climbs.

Insanity Lead by Certified INSANITY instructors who will push you past your limits through plyometric drills with nonstop intervals of strength, power, resistance, and core training moves. You'll work through MAX Interval Training: Long bursts of maximum-intensity exercises with short periods of rest - all done to your fitness level. THE BENEFITS: Lose weight not muscle, increase your metabolism and burn more calories before and after class!!

Krav Maga EASY TO LEARN – REALISTIC -- PRACTICAL

Krav Maga is one of the best self-defense systems available today. This class provides a great cardio workout while you learn to defend yourself from potential attacks and situations using natural and instinctive responses. Participants train with as much realism as possible and still maintain a high level of safety.

No previous experience is necessary, open to males and females 15 years old and up. You will get a workout in this program. Flexible punch cards allow students to generate their own schedule and come as often as they are able. Mandatory equipment purchase of $55 includes grappling gloves and forearm guards for student safety.

M/W 6:30-8:00PM East Side

SA 9:45-11:15AM East Side

1 Class: $20

5 Classes: $75

10 Classes: $120

20 Classes: $200

Les Mills International Classes

BODYPUMP™ WS The original barbell class, will sculpt, tone and strengthen your entire body, fast! Great bodies aren't born, they are transformed, using the proven BODYPUMP™ formula: THE REP EFFECT™ a breakthrough in resistance workout training. Focusing on low weight loads and high repetition movements, you'll burn fat, gain strength and quickly produce lean body muscle conditioning.

BODYPUMP™ is one of the world's fastest ways to get in shape as it challenges all of your major muscle groups while you squat, press, lift and curl.

The cutting-edge BODYPUMP™ choreography, and chart-topping music is refreshed every three months, so with your choice of weight and highly-trained instructors you can get the group effect and the results you've been looking for! BODYCOMBAT™ WS This is the empowering cardio workout where you are totally unleashed. This fiercely energetic program is inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as karate, boxing, taekwondo, tai chi and muay thai. Supported by driving music and powerful role model instructors, you strike, punch, kick and kata your way through calories to superior cardio fitness. Like all the LES MILLS™ programs, a new BODYCOMBAT™ class is produced every three months with new music and choreography.


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SilverSneakers® 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 Classic classes are offered 4 times a week. Get fit …have fun …make friends!

Spinning® Indoor Cycling Spinning 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 the day before the class.

Shokotan Karate Traditional Japanese Karate with foci on balance, coordination, endurance and strength.

Small class size ensures personalized instruction. All abilities are welcome. Class is for ages 10 and up. Instructor Maura Graham-Vecellio, Third Degree Black Belt, Japan Karate Association has over 28 years experience. For more information, contact [email protected]

Yoga Try one of our many Yoga class and work on your flexibility & relaxation techniques.

Basic ES/WS A light hearted, playful class that embraces all of the beautiful movement and rhythm of yoga.

Candle Light WS A slow moving, mindful class designed to fully learn to engage the breath and move with conscious awareness. Stretch and breathe your way to the ultimate stillness and relaxation. Enjoy!

Practice WS Join Christina for a Friday morning practice. As she takes to the mat, you can join her as she shares her way to start the weekend. A fun, energetic yoga class. All levels, some yoga knowledge is helpful.

Vinyasa I WS An active yoga practice synchronizing breath with movement. Gain stability, flexibility and mindful breath work. All levels welcome.

Vinyasa II WS A moderately paced vinyasa class with the intention to cultivate balance, strength and flexibility. Starts with warming up the body, followed by standing postures, balancing, core work, back bends and hip openers.

Vinyasa Flow WS A flowing, fluid style of yoga linked from one pose to the next.

Zumba® Classes

Zumba Basic ES/WS 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!

Zumba Fusion WS The true fitness triple threat! Sentao, Toning and Classic Zumba techniques will be used in one class for the Ultimate Zumba experience.

Zumba Step ES This class merges the fun of Zumba with Step. A fresh, new way to workout!

Zumba Toning ES/WS Zumba Toning is an innovative muscle training program with the addition of light weight toning sticks. This challenging workout help in building coordination and muscle endurance. Now that you’ve worked on your lower body rhythm, it’s time to perfect the upper body!

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

Connecticut Child Care The purpose of the American Red Cross CT Child Care course is to prepare individuals who work with children to prevent injuries, give immediate care to a suddenly ill or injured person until more advanced help arrives, recognize childhood communicable diseases and identify safe action at the onset of illness. This course also includes Adult, Child & Infant CPR.

Dates: September 14

Time: 8:00AM-5:00PM

Members: $100


CPR & First Aid Training Our American Red Cross 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 tests 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. This course includes CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Standard First Sid & Administering Emergency Oxygen.

Dates: September 7, October 5

Time: 8:00AM-2:00PM

Members: $75


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Lifeguard Training This is an American Red Cress program. Participants must be 15 years and older to take this course. CPR/AED, First Aid and Oxygen are included in this package. Participants must attend all classes as scheduled and pass both the written & physical exams with a score of 80% or higher to receive certification. Swimmers must complete a 300 yd swim, 2 minutes of treading water with legs only and a timed event on the first night of class or they will not be able to continue.

Dates: December 24 & 26 & 29-31

Times: 9:30AM-1:00PM (24 & 31)

Times: 9:30AM-12:30PM & 1:00-4:00PM (26, 29 & 30)

Members: $295


Water Safety Instructor Learn the Learn-to-Swim curriculum and become a certified swimming and water safety instructor. This is an American Red Cross program. Participants must be 16 years and older to take this course. Participants must attend all classes as scheduled and pass both the written & physical exams with a score of 80% or higher to receive certification. Please call the Aquatics Director for more information at 203-269-4497 x20.

Dates: December 24 & 26-31

Times: 10:00AM-1:00PM (24)

Times: 9:00AM-12:30PM (26-31)

Times: 1:00-4:30PM (26, 27, 29 & 30)

Members: $295


PERSONAL FITNESS

Cross Train A whole new way to get results at the Wallingford YMCA! Cross Training 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.

M 6:00-6:45PM East Side

F 5:30-6:30PM East Side

Members: FREE

Get Me Started 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.

No more generic, carbon copy exercise routines for you!

Cost: $89

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.

30 Minute Express Training

5 Sessions: $135

10 Sessions: $225

20 Sessions: $395

60 Minute Training

5 Sessions: $225

10 Sessions: $395

20 Sessions: $750


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WATER ACTIVITIES

Adult Swim Lessons Always wanted to learn to swim but were too afraid? Want to learn or improve your strokes? Adult Swim Lessons are for you!

Beginner


Intermediate


Advanced


Members: $65


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!

M/W 5:30-6:30PM Teaching Pool

Members: FREE


SilverSneakers Splash® Activate your aqua exercise urge for variety! Splash offers LOTS of fun and shallow water moves to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming experience necessary. This class runs year round! This class consists of a 45 minute workout with 15 minutes of socializing.

T/TH 10:30-11:30AM Lap Pool

Members: FREE


Water Aerobics “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.

M/W/F 10:30-11:30AM Lap Pool

Members: FREE


WHAT IS PERSONAL TRAINING?

Real personal training starts with a comprehensive medical screening & fitness assessment, establishing your baseline fitness level for endurance, strength, flexibility and body composition as well as how you rate for your age and gender. You and your trainer will review dietary & lifestyle issues which may be sabotaging your fitness success. Then, you will identify your goals and develop an initial fitness program.

WHY DO I NEED A TRAINER?

Your trainer will negotiate the best ways to challenge you and to hold you accountable to pursuing your fitness goals. Think of all the false starts you’ve had, did you intend to fail? Of course not! Your personal trainer is there to loan you the motivation, courage and discipline needed to get you through the days when you just don’t feel like working out.

INVEST IN YOUR FITNESS!

To schedule an appointment or for more information about personal training, contact:

Michael Yorrie Personal Training Coordinator

203-269-4497 x24 [email protected]

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SOCIAL SERVICES

CHILD WELFARE

Upward Bound 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. Upward Bound is supported by the United Way of Meriden/Wallingford, Rotary Foundation and the Liberty Bank Foundation. Contact Samantha Smith, Youth Support Specialist, at [email protected] for more information.

COMMUNITY HEALTH

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, elementary and 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. Fit-to-Go is supported by the United Way of Meriden/Wallingford, the Bank of America Foundation and the Town of Wallingford Department of Public Health.

YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is a community-based lifestyle improvement program for adults with prediabetes. Its purpose is to empower adults with lasting lifestyle changes that will improve their overall health and reduce their chance of developing type 2 diabetes.

Currently, diabetes affects nearly 29 million people. Another 86 million have prediabetes and are at risk of developing diabetes, but only 11 percent are aware of it. Research by the National Institutes of Health has shown that programs like the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program reduce the number of new cases of diabetes by 58% overall and by 71% in individuals over age 60.

Participants gather in a relaxed classroom setting and work together in small groups to learn how to incorporate healthier eating and moderate physical activity into their daily lives. The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is led by a trained Lifestyle Coach. This one year program includes 16 weekly sessions, followed by 8 monthly sessions.

To qualify for the program, participants must be at least 18 years old, overweight (BMI ≥25) and at risk for developing type 2diabetes or diagnosed with prediabetes. The goals of the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is to reduce body weight by 7% and increase physical activity to 150 minutes per week. For more information, please contact Eileen Farmer at 203-269-4497 x24.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA The YMCA and LIVESTRONG have joined together to create LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a physical activity & well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors achieve their holistic health goals. The research-based program offers people affected by cancer a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities focused on strengthening the whole person. This 12-week small group exercise program is offered FREE. To find out more, please contact Intake Advisor Eileen Farmer, Coordinator of Community Initiatives at 203-269-4497 x24.

LIVESTRONG Graduates This new class is open to all LIVESTRONG at the YMCA graduates. Participants will have continued support from specially trained LIVESTRONG trainers, as well as from fellow graduates. This program is fitness-focused, so come dressed to exercise!

TH 10:30-11:45AM East Side

SA 9:00-10:00AM East Side

PARTNERS IN HEALING

THE WHOLE PERSON

FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Giving back and providing support to our neighbors

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From exercise to education

From volleyball to volunteerism

From preschool to preventive health

We are so much more than just Gym & Swim

The Wallingford Family YMCA is a non-profit organization that supports the community every day of the year, and never more so than in challenging and uncertain times. From cancer-survivor programs aimed to regain strength and endurance to programs fighting the youth obesity epidemic, the YMCA meets the needs of the Wallingford community. Over the past 70 years, the YMCA has provided programs for all to strengthen the spirit, mind and body and we can’t do it alone.

Our annual Community Support Campaign ensures that no one is turned away because of the inability to pay. Each year, the Wallingford Family YMCA provides financial assistance to thousands of local youth and families. As a non-profit organization, the Y relies on contributions from members and other friends to promote the healthy development of all regardless of their financial means. 100% of each contributed dollar goes to subsidize the cost of programs for children, families and seniors and to give financial assistance to those who need it.

Sustaining current subsidized programs $115,000

Youth Development $27,500 Combating childhood obesity with our Fit-to-Go programs

Healthy Living $25,000 Uniting & supporting cancer survivors with LiveSTRONG at the YMCA

Social Responsibility $25,000 Working with at-risk youth with Upward Bound

TOTAL $197,500

2014 COMMUNITY SUPPORT CAMPAIGN

$62,461

$47,848

$43,087

$34,549

$11,755

$20,408

$16,659 $3,802

Membership for All

Upward Bound - Teen Outreach

Fit to Go - Youth Obesity

LIVESTRONG at the Y - Cancer Survivors

Camp Ulbrich

Preschool Child Care

School Age Growth & Enrichment

Youth & Aquatic programs

PRIORITY INVESTMENT

2013 COMMUNITY SUPPORT CAMPAIGN

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ADVOCACY

GRASSROOTS/COMMUNITY ORGANIZING

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!

VOLUNTEERISM & GIVING

VOLUNTEERS 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 Community Support 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 or contact Debbie Chappell.

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 Community Support Campaign, 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 203-269-4497 x13. Applications can be found at www.wallingfordymca.org or you can pick one up at the YMCA Welcome Center.

WALLINGFORD YMCA HERITAGE SOCIETY In the 69 years since the Wallingford Family YMCA

was founded in our community, thousands of our community members have personally benefitted

from the Y. The YMCA Board of Directors has created an endowment fund and Heritage Society honoring

those who have made a commitment to provide for the future impact of our YMCA. Heritage Society members, by their current

or planned gift, ensure that our mission and our values endure, and that YMCA programs will positively impact our community for generations to come.

We hope you will give serious consideration to joining our Heritage Society, to make certain that the Y will continue to make a strong impact in the lives of members of the

Wallingford community for generations to come. If you would like more information regarding the YMCA’s Endowment Fund and the Heritage Society, please contact Sean Doherty,

Executive Director at [email protected] or 203-269-4497 x29.

FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Giving back and providing support to our neighbors

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POLICIES

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

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.

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

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

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

WEST SIDE FACILITY USE POLICIES Children under the age of 15 may NOT use the West Side Branch.

Members and guests ages 15-17 are required to take a gym safety and etiquette orientation and be accompanied by a parent or guardian while using the facility.

ADMITTANCE POLICY 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.

Registered sex offenders are not welcome at the YMCA. Our computer software scans our database and compares it to the registry on a regular basis.

CAMERA & CELL PHONE POLICY Video recorders, cameras or any other visual recording devices are not allowed within the YMCA without the expressed consent of the Executive Director.

Some cellular phones have the capacity to take pictures and video. We have zero tolerance for anyone taking pictures or video of another person without their permission.

Cell phone usage is not allowed in locker rooms in accordance with the Video Voyeurism Prevention Act of 2004. Members and guests cannot make or take cell phone calls while in the fitness center.

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.

LIABILITY POLICY Each person, as a member or visitor, is solely responsible for any personal injuries or losses sustained while on any YMCA property or during any YMCA sponsored activities.

MEMBERSHIP POLICIES 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 a change form.

Membership Terminations – Members who wish to terminate their membership much complete the membership termination form 30 days prior to the next draft date.

Membership Changes - If you need to make changes to your membership, simply stop by the Welcome Center to fill out a membership change form.

CLASS RESERVATION POLICY Class reservations are for members & punch card holders only. Reciprocity members & guests are welcome to take the class on a first come, first serve basis.

Sign ups start 1 day in advance. If you want to sign up for Tuesday 9:00AM Spin, you can call Monday at any time. You may only register yourself & family members for class. Staff members cannot hold spots or automatically pre-register you for a class.

CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY All programs have a set minimum number of participants needed for the program to run. The minimum for all youth classes is 3 participants. The minimum for Red Cross Courses is 4 participants. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the instructor has the authority to cancel the class or program. If the YMCA cancels a class, a 100% refund will be given.

REFUND POLICY If the YMCA cancels a class, a 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 director’s approval.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY This policy encompasses ALL EAST SIDE BRANCH programs including: swim team, fitness classes, youth sports & swim programs and Child Watch.

When Wallingford Schools have a DELAYED OPENING, there will be no classes or programs until 12:00PM. When Wallingford Schools are CANCELLED, there will be no classes or programs until 3:00PM. Evening programs will still be held unless otherwise indicated.

WEST SIDE BRANCH programs & classes will be held as scheduled unless the facility is closed. Facility closures will be announced on our website and channels 3, 8 & 30.

The YMCA will make every attempt to make up classes for programs that have additional fees other than membership, but make-ups are not guaranteed.

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POOL STORM POLICIES Per Connecticut State Law, at the first sight and/or sound of a thunder and lightning 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 lightning and/or hear thunder within those 30 minutes, lifeguards are required to repeat the 30 minute time period over again.

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 will not be allowed to use the pool

Spitting or nose blowing in the water is prohibited

If a person’s hair is longer than the neckline, his/her hair must be tied back

Regulation bathing suits must be worn - no jeans and no cut-offs

T-shirts may be worn only with prior written permission from Aquatics Director

No food or gum chewing is allowed in the pool facility - water in plastic containers allowed only under a coaches supervision

Children under 12 must have a parent or guardian (18+) on deck

Children under 8 must have a parent or guardian (18+) in the water

Lap lanes are strictly for lap swimmers

Only lap swimmers may use kickboards, pull buoys and fins

No diving masks allowed without prior written permission from the Aquatics Director

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

A non-swimmer must be within one arms reach of an adult (18+)

No inflatable swimming aids are allowed

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

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

Diving is allowed only from the deep end wall

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

TEACHING 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 will not be allowed to use the pool

Spitting or nose blowing in the water is prohibited

If a person’s hair is longer than the neckline, his/her hair must be tied back

Regulation bathing suits must be worn - no jeans and no cut offs

T-shirts may be work only with prior written permission from the Aquatics Director

No food or gum chewing is allowed in the pool facility

Children under 12 must have a parent or guardian (18+) on deck

Children under 8 must have a parent or guardian (18+) in the water

Jumping in is allowed only from the deep end wall of the pool

No diving allowed

No inflatable swimming aides are allowed

No diving masks are allowed without prior written permission from the Aquatics Director

Infants and untrained toddlers must wear swim diapers

Slide may be used during swim lessons and rentals only

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 line

A non-swimmer must be within one arms reach of an adult (18+)

No floatation devices or aides are to be used past the blue safety line unless accompanied by a certified staff member

Sitting or hanging on safety rope is prohibited

No repetitive breath holding allowed

A safe lifeguard to swimmer ratio will be strongly enforced

POLICIES & REGULATIONS Improving the nation’s health and well-being

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At the Wallingford Family YMCA, we expect staff, members, volunteers and guests to act in accordance with our mission and values at all times by behaving in a mature & responsible way and respecting the rights & dignities of others. This is to ensure the safety and comfort of everyone in our facility or participating in our programs. At the Wallingford Family YMCA, we demonstrate Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility by:

Speaking in respectful tones

Refraining from the use of vulgar or derogatory language

Dressing appropriately for the YMCA program area or event

Never wearing clothing that reveals undergarments or contains offensive wording

Resolving conflicts in a respectful, honest and caring manner

Never resorting to physical contact or threatening gestures

Never carrying or concealing a weapon or anything that may be used as a weapon

Respecting the property of others

Never engaging in theft or destruction

Picking up after ourselves and one another

Cooperating with staff

Complying with all health and safety procedures

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. Members and guests are encouraged to be responsible for their personal comfort and safety. Any one who feels unsafe or uncomfortable should report the situation to a staff member. We will make every effort to investigate and resolve issues promptly, confidentially and effectively. The YMCA reserves the right to cancel the membership of any member or suspend visitation privileges of any guest who does not follow the Code of Conduct at any time while on-site at a branch or during participation in any Y affiliated program or event, regardless of location. Staff members may define what is considered a breach of the Code of Conduct and will ask to the violator to leave. All reported incidents will be reviewed by the Executive Director and the decision to suspend or terminate YMCA membership or visitation privileges will be made at the discretion of the Executive Director or Branch Manager.

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BIG REWARDS SMALL STEPS

People with private health insurance should check with their employer about the availability of this program as a covered benefit or contact the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance to confirm eligibility at 1 800 237 4942.

The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-led National Diabetes Prevention Program and is ‘nationally supported by the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance.

WALLINGFORD FAMILY YMCA, (“YMCA”) and the National Council of Young Men’s Christian Association of the United States of America (“YMCA of the USA”), have made a commitment to collaborate on efforts to support a national movement to increase awareness and take measures to prevent diabetes and its complications among groups at risk and to help support treatment outcomes for individuals who have confirmed diagnoses or indications of prediabetes by promoting an effective lifestyle change. The parties referenced above do not warrant or guarantee any specific outcomes for program participants, with respect to diabetes prevention.

Diabetes Prevention Program

What can you accomplish in one year? You can make a change for life! (and you don’t have to do it alone)

Learn how to reduce your risk for developing diabetes, one small step at a time

The Wallingford Family YMCA is proud to offer the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program: a one year community-based program designed to enable adults to make lifestyle changes that will improve their overall health and reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Research from the National Institute of Health shows new cases of diabetes are

reduced

58% 71% overall in individuals

and

by programs like ours

over age 60

For more information about the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, contact Eileen Farmer, Coordinator of Community Initiatives, at 203-269-4497 x24 or [email protected]

Documents

Fall I 2014 Program Guide