Summer 2016 - West Communities YMCA

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Summer 2016 Program Guide

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WHAT’S INSIDEPRE-K PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Parent/Child Swim Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Preschool Swim Lessons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

YOUTH AND ADULT PROGRAMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

FAMILY AND ADULT PROGRAMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2016 SUMMER SESSIONS

WELCOME TO THE YMCA!We're the nation's leading nonprofit committed to strengtheningcommunities. At the Y, we empower people and communities to learn,grow and thrive. With a focus on character development, academicreadiness, violence prevention, and fitness and healthy living, we strive tonurture the potential of every youth and teen, improve the health of ourcommunities and support our neighbors.

TAKE A CLASS WITH US!Session DatesSummer 1 (5 weeks) - June 6-July 10, 2016Summer 2 (5 weeks) - July 11-August 14, 2016

Registration DatesMember registration for summer programs begins April 29Non-member registration for summer programs begins May 16

In addition to the classes listed in this guide, we also offer a number offree classes (for members) and events that may not be included.

For our most up-to-date program schedule, as well asdownloadable group fitness, swim and gym schedules, visit ourwebsite at westcommunitiesymca.org.

All class times, dates and prices are subject to change.

View and register for our programsat register.ymcachicago.orgYou can register online, in-person or by phone. We're here to help, so if youhave any questions about our offerings or the registration process, contactus at 773.434.0300.

Facility and Holiday HoursMonday-Friday: 6:45 a.m.-9:30 p.m.Saturday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Sunday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Memorial Day: May 30 - Closed

Child Watch HoursMonday, Wednesday and Friday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Tuesday and Thursday: 6-9 p.m.

The West Communities YMCA is conveniently locatedto serve the Chicago Lawn, West Lawn, Garfield Ridgeand Englewood communities.

West Communities YMCA6235 S. Homan Ave. Chicago, IL 60629 • 773.434.0300

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Special Events at The YHealthy Kids Day: Saturday April 30, 2016Hold your own special event here, including birthday parties and more.

Party room rates for members $50 per hour /program participants $75 per hour

Pool rates for members $75 per hour /program participants $110 per hour

OUR APP IS APP-SOLUTELY IMPROVED!

We asked for your feedbackand we listened! We’ve madeupgrades to our mobile appto make it even better.

New features include:• Real-time group fitness classes• Open gym schedules• Open swim schedules• Group exercise classes organized by

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GETENGAGEDWe know how difficult it can be

to find balance in life. That’s why

the Y provides programs and

resources to help individuals,

families and communities learn,

grow and thrive. With a focus on

developing youth, supporting our

neighbors, and improving health

and well-being, your participation

won’t just bring meaningful

change into your own life, but

into your community as well.

Here are a few ways youcan get involved.

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!We’re more than just a gym. We’re a communitycommitted to strengthening bodies, minds andneighborhoods. For over 160 years the Y hasbeen dedicated to building healthy, confidentand secure children, families and communities.Every day our impact is felt when an individualmakes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspiresa child and when a community comes togetherfor the common good. So when you join theY, you’re joining a community committed totransforming lives, inside and out.

In addition to joining a communitythat cares, members enjoy:

• Exceptional fitness, personal training,sports and aquatics programs

• Extensive preschool, school ageand teen programs

• Fun family and community programsand events

• Access to child care services whileyou work out

• Tons of free group fitness classes• Guest passes for friends and family• Volunteer and mentoring opportunities• Financial assistance

Members receive up to 50% offmost paid programs and enjoy advanceregistration privileges.

To learn more about the benefits of acontract-free membership, including discountson programs, visit our website.

VOLUNTEERThe Y is the nation’s leading nonprofitcommitted to strengthening communitiesthrough youth development, healthy living andsocial responsibility. Through its 65 locationsand more than 100 extension sites, the Y ofMetro Chicago provides programs and servicesto more than a quarter of a million children,families and adults across the city and suburbs.

The Y offers a variety of volunteeropportunities for both individuals and groups.Y volunteers come together with a commitmentto helping others and sharing their skills andexpertise. Each year, thousands of youthand adults throughout the city and suburbsvolunteer their time to help the Y providecritical services to families and communitiesin need.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities inyour community, stop by the membership deskor visit ymcachicago.org/volunteer.

JOIN OUR TEAMThe Y achieves its mission one person at atime. Our staff contribute to the advancementof the Y’s vision by meeting the needs of ourcommunities. Guided daily by the core valuesof Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility,our staff create an environment whereeveryone aspires to be their best.

Where can you find meaningful work that offersrich rewards? Where can you simultaneouslybuild a better future for yourself and for kids,families and your community? Where can youwork with people who thrive in a values-basedenvironment of caring, honesty, respect andresponsibility? All of this can be found at the Y.

Learn more about how you can join ourteam at ymcachicago.org/jobs.

To learn more about membership,visit westcommunitiesymca.org/join.

WEST COMMUNITIES YMCA2016 SUMMER SESSIONS


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2016 SUMMER SESSIONSPRE-K PROGRAMS (Birth to 5)

PARENT/CHILD SWIM LESSONS(AGES 6 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS)Our parent/child swim lessons promote water enrichment and aquatic-readiness activities for children and their parents or other trusted adults.In this program, the developmental experiences of each child are usedto build the child's self-confidence in and out of the water. Parents learnfrom the instructor's example how to guide their children through positivereinforcement and appropriate praise.

There are four levels based on developmental abilities:

• Shrimp (6-8 months) Child can control their head and sit with supportfrom the hands.

• Kipper (9-12 months) Child can sit without hand support and stand withsupport from the hands.

• Inia (13-18 months) Child can stand without support and walk with orwithout support or aid.

• Perch (19-36 months) Child can run and jump.

Instructors are certified in the YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Program.

WHERE CHILDREN LEARN,GROW AND THRIVE.At the Y, we regard each child as a uniqueindividual who needs to be understood, guided,encouraged and appreciated. At this early age,play is a child's most important form of learningand development. We provide programs andactivities where children learn, explore, developathletic skills, build a positive self-image anddevelop social relationships with other children.

Ensure your children are kindergarten-ready.Enroll them in a YMCA pre-K program today.

PARENT/CHILD SWIM LESSONSCLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESLevel 1: Shrimp

6-9M M 6-6:30PM $42/$54Level 2: Kipper

9M-1Y M 6-6:30PM $42/$54Level 3: Inia

1-1 M 6-6:30PM $42/$54Level 4: Perch

1-3 M 6-6:30PM $42/$54

Level 1: Shrimp (6-8 months). Parents are taught how to work withtheir child to feel more comfortable in the water and to develop basicwater safety and swim skills. Each child should always be accompanied byone parent.

Level 2: Kipper (9-12 months) Parents are taught how to work withtheir child to feel more comfortable in the water and to develop basicwater safety and swim skills. Each child should always be accompanied byone parent.

Level 3: Inia (13-18 months) Parents are taught how to work withtheir child to feel more comfortable in the water and to develop basicwater safety and swim skills. Each child should always be accompanied byone parent.

Level 4: Perch (24-36 months) Parents are taught how to work withtheir child to feel more comfortable in the water and to develop basicwater safety and swim skills. Each child should always be accompanied byone parent.


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2016 SUMMER SESSIONSPRE-K PROGRAMS (Birth to 5)

PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONSGroup Preschool Swim Lessons (Ages 3-5)

These programs offer children their first experience in the water withouta parent. Children are taught basic skills that are the building blocksof swimming, including water propulsion, floating, body awareness andindependence. They are also taught some general aquatic safety andpool games. Children will be taught with and without the use of variousinstructional flotation devices.

There are four levels based on developmental abilities:

• Pike (Beginner)

• Eel (Intermediate)

• Ray (Advanced Intermediate)

• Starfish (Advanced)

Instructors are certified in the YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Program.

We offer private classes as well:

Member: $75 for five 30-minute classesNon-member: $125 for five 30-minute classes

PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONSCLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESLevel 1: Pike

3-6 Sa 10:30-11AM $42/$543-6 Sa 11:15-11:45AM $42/$543-6 Sa 12-12:30PM $42/$543-6 Th 5-5:30PM $42/$543-6 M 6-6:30PM $42/$543-6 Th 6-6:30PM $42/$54

Level 2: Eel3-6 Sa 12:30-1PM $42/$543-6 W 6-6:30PM $42/$54

Level 3: Ray3-6 Sa 12-12:30PM $42/$543-6 W 6-6:30PM $42/$54

$42/$54

Level 1: Pike (Ages 3-5) The first level is for beginning swimmers.Swimmers should be able to listen to instructions and follow directions.Swimmers will learn the basic paddle stroke on the front, back and sides.They will also learn kicking skills and grow comfortable with putting theirface in the water.

Level 2: Eel (Ages 3-5) Swimmers will learn to jump into the water withoutassistance and float on their front and back for 20 seconds with or withoutan IFD. Swimmers will also learn to paddle on front, back and sides for 25yards with an IFD and 15 feet without.

Level 3: Ray (Ages 3-5) Swimmers will learn to front and back float for 30seconds without an IFD; front alternating paddle with rhythmic breathingfor 25 yards with an IFD, and for 20 feet without. Swimmers will also learnfront symmetrical paddle with rhythmic breathing for 25 yards with an IFD,and for 20 feet without; do a side alternating paddle for 25 yards with anIFD and for 20 feet without; back alternating paddle for 25 yards with anIFD and for 20 feet without; and back symmetrical paddle for 25 yards withan IFD and for 20 feet without. Prerequisites: To enter this level, swimmersshould be able to jump in the water without assistance and float on theirfront and back for 20 seconds with or without an IFD. Swimmers should alsobe able to paddle on front, back and sides for 25 yards with an IFD and for15 feet without.


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2016 SUMMER SESSIONSYOUTH AND ADULT PROGRAMS

YOUTH SWIM LESSONSSince 1885, the YMCA has been a pioneer in swimming education. Literallymillions of people have learned to swim through the Y's perfected program.In Y swim lessons, participants learn and practice new swimming skills andfeel a sense of achievement from mastering something new that they canenjoy the rest of their lives.

YOUTH SWIM LESSONSCLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESLevel 1: Polliwog

6-13 Sa 10-10:45AM $42/$546-13 Sa 11-11:45AM $42/$546-13 Sa 12-12:45PM $42/$546-13 M 5-5:45PM $42/$546-13 Tu 5-5:45PM $42/$546-13 W 5-5:45PM $42/$546-13 Th 5-5:45PM $42/$54

Level 2: Guppy6-13 Sa 11-11:45AM $42/$546-13 M 5-5:45PM $42/$546-13 W 5-5:45PM $42/$54

Level 3: Minnow6-13 Sa 1-1:45PM $42/$546-13 M 6-6:45PM $42/$54

Level 4: Fish6-13 Th 5-5:45PM $42/$546-13 Tu 5-5:45PM $42/$54

Level 5: Flying Fish6-13 Sa 1-1:45PM $42/$546-13 Th 5-5:45PM $42/$546-13 Tu 5-5:45PM $42/$54

Level 6: Shark6-13 Tu 5-5:45PM $42/$54

Level 1: Polliwog This is the beginning level for school age children and isappropriate for anyone new to the water or with little formal instruction.Children will learn kicking skills, the basic paddle stroke on their front, backand sides, and will become comfortable putting their face in the water.

Level 2: Guppy In the Guppy class, swimmers will learn to front andback float for 1 minute; front alternating paddle 25 yards with rhythmicbreathing, with and without an IFD; front symmetrical paddle 25 yards;back symmetrical paddle 25 yards; back alternating paddle 25 yards; sidealternating paddle 25 yards; and kneeling dive. Prerequisites: To enter thislevel, children should be able to front and back float for 30 seconds with orwithout an IFD; paddle 25 yards on their front, back and side with an IFDand 15 feet without an IFD; jump in without assistance; and be comfortablein deep water.

Level 3: Minnow In the Minnow class, swimmers will learn to do a standingdive; basic front crawl rotary breathing 25 yards; basic breaststroke25 yards; backstroke 25 yards; elementary backstroke 25 yards; basicsidestroke 25 yards; and tread water for 1 minute. Prerequisites: To enterthis level, children should be able to front and back float for 1 minute; frontalternating paddle 25 yards with rhythmic breathing, with and without anIFD; front symmetrical paddle 25 yards; back symmetrical paddle 25 yards;back alternating paddle 25 yards; side alternating paddle 25 yards; andkneeling dive.

Level 4: Fish In the Fish class, swimmers will learn to tread water for 3minutes; swim 50 yards front crawl; swim 50 yards breaststroke with legalkick and arm pulls; swim 50 yards backstroke; swim 50 yards elementarybackstroke with a glide; swim 50 yards sidestroke with a scissor kick; andswim 15 yards butterfly. Prerequisites: To enter this level, children shouldbe able to do a standing dive; basic front crawl rotary breathing 25 yards;basic breaststroke 25 yards; backstroke 25 yards; elementary backstroke25 yards; basic sidestroke 25 yards; and tread water for 1 minute.

Level 5: Flying Fish In the Flying Fish class, swimmers will learn todo a flip turn; swim front crawl 100 yards with bilateral breathing; swim100 yards breaststroke; swim 100 yards backstroke; swim 100 yardselementary backstroke; swim 100 yards sidestroke alternating sides; swim100 yards lifesaving sidestroke; and swim 15 yards butterfly. Prerequisites:To enter this level, children should be able to tread water for 3 minutes;swim 50 yards front crawl; swim 50 yards breaststroke with legal kick andarm pulls; swim 50 yards backstroke; swim 50 yards elementary backstrokewith a glide; swim 50 yards sidestroke with a scissor kick; and swim 15yards butterfly.

Level 6: Shark In the Shark class, swimmers will learn to take their ownheart rate; learn about open water and backyard pool safety; swim 100yards from crawl with flip turns; swim 100 yards breaststroke with pull-out; swim 50 yards inverted breaststroke; swim 100 yards backstrokewith dolphin kick and pullout; swim 50 yards over-arm sidestroke; swim25 yards butterfly with streamline; and swim 200 yards individual medley.Prerequisites: To enter this level, children should be able to do a flip turn;swim 100 yards front crawl with bilateral breathing; swim 100 yardsbreaststroke; swim 100 yards backstroke; swim 100 yards elementarybackstroke; swim 100 yards sidestroke alternating sides; swim 100 yardslifesaving sidestroke; and swim 15 yards butterfly.

We offer private classes as well:


ADULT SWIM LESSONSCLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEES

18+ W 5:45-6:30PM $42/$54Adult Beginner

18+ Sa 10-10:45AM $42/$5418+ W 5:45-6:30PM $42/$54

Adult Intermediate18+ Sa 10-10:45AM $42/$5418+ W 5:45-6:30PM $42/$54

Adult Advanced18+ Sa 10-10:45AM $42/$54

At the Y, we have a full range of health and wellness options to help youstay active, fit and connected.

SPECIALTY FITNESS CLASSESStrive for progress, not perfection.Are you looking to get healthy? Stay fit? Learn a new skill? Meet newfriends? Improve how you feel about yourself? The Y is the place for you.We have a wide range of fitness programs and services for all levels ofexperience, including:

• A variety of cardio, strength, endurance, flexibility and water fitnessclasses (and most are free for members!)

• Personal and small group training

• Specialty classes for active older adults (62+)

Swim Lessons

It's never too late to learn how to swim, a vital skill that could save your life.Already know how to swim and want to improve your stroke and hone yourskills? The Y has programs to help you do just that.

We also offer private and semi-private swim lessons:



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2016 SUMMER SESSIONSFAMILY AND ADULT PROGRAMS

PLAY TOGETHERY FAMILY PROGRAMSLearn, laugh and spend time together duringfun activities that promote health andwell-being for everyone. Serving families hasalways been at the heart of the Y. We have afundamental desire to provide opportunities forevery family to build stronger bonds, achievegreater work/life balance, become moreengaged with their communities and have fun.

Family Nights Looking for quality time with your family? Look no further.The Y has you covered. Each month, we offer families fun and healthy waysto spend quality time together through our Family Night programs. FamilyNight activities are open to members and the public and are usually free.First Friday of the month.

Parents Night Out Looking to have a special night out with your spouseor friends without the guilt? The Y offers Parents Night Out each monthto help you get the special time you need while your child has a great timeplaying and meeting new friends. Second night of the month. Member rateis $5, program participant is $10.

SAVE THE DATE - Health Kids Day® Saturday, April 30 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Healthy Kids Day® is a free, annual event celebrating the Y's nationalinitiative to improve families' health and well-being. This free event featureschild and family-friendly activities sure to get the whole family immersed inphysical activity and learning fun! Everyone in the community is invited toparticipate in fun activities such as healthy cooking demonstrations, artsand crafts, fitness contests and more to motivate and teach families how todevelop a healthy routine at home.

ADULT FITNESSStrive for progress, not perfection.

Are you looking to get healthy? Stay fit? Learn a new skill? Meet newfriends? Improve how you feel about yourself? The Y is the place for you.We have a wide range of fitness programs and services for all levels ofexperience, including:

• Free fitness consultations

• A variety of cardio, strength, endurance, flexibility and water fitnessclasses (and most are free for members!)

• Personal and small group training

• Online, real-time group fitness schedules

• Friendly and knowledgeable fitness instructors

• Specialty classes for active older adults (62+)

For our program participants, we offer a choice of punch cards:

• 5 classes for $25



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THE Y.™ FOR A BETTER US.™

At the Y, we believe the desire to belong and help others is human nature, and everyone has something of value tocontribute to the greater good. We serve as a catalyst for positive change in communities, bringing people together andgiving them opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and their own lives.

At the WEST COMMUNITIES YMCA, we are devoted toengaging and connecting all segments of our community. Everyoneis welcome here. We believe diversity enriches and enlivens our Y.

For a better you. For a better community. For a better country.Give for a better us at donate.ymcachicago.org.

The key to long-term fitness is to start slow,build steadily and enjoy yourself.

The Y now offersSMART STARTAn evidence-based fitness plan that helpsyou ease yourself into better health, oneweek at a time, with group exercise classesthat are right for you.

SMART STARTPERSONAL FITNESS PLAN

Instead of overloading your body on day one and getting burned out, askthe fitness staff or the Member Services Desk about SMART START TODAY.

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