Winter Programs - 2015 South Side YMCA

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WHAT’S INSIDEAQUATICS

Parent/Child Swim Programs ......................................3

Preschool Swim Programs ..........................................3

PRESCHOOL SPORTS AND FITNESS ....................... 4

YOUTH SWIM PROGRAMS .........................................5

YOUTH SPORTS AND FITNESS .................................6

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE .......................7

ADULT AND TEEN SWIM PROGRAM ......................7

ADULT SPORTS AND FITNESS ..................................8

FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS AT THE Y! Make a date with your friends and family at the Y. Whether you are looking to spend quality time together as a family, looking for fun activities for siblings to bond and make new friends or looking for special time together as a couple, the Y has you covered. These events are open to members and non-members.

1st & 4th Friday of the month - Family Night2nd Friday of the month - Parent’s Night Out3rd Friday of the month - Teen Night

For details visit our website at southsideymca.org/programs.

WELCOME TO THE YMCA!The nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities. At the Y we make accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. With a focus on character development, academic readiness violence prevention, fitness and healthy living. We focus on nurturing the potential of every youth and teen, improving our communities health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back to and support our neighbors.

TAKE A CLASS WITH US THIS WINTER!

Winter Program Session (6 weeks) January 4-February 14, 2015

Member registration begins December 8. Non member registration begins December 15.In addition to the classes listed in this guide, we also offer a number of free classes for members and events that may not be included. For our most up-to-date program class schedule as well as downloadable group fitness, swim and gym schedules visit our website at southchicagoymca.org. Classes are subject to change.

View and register for our programs at register.ymcachicago.org.Registrations are taken online, in-person or by phone. Remember, we’re here to help so if you have any questions about our offerings or the registration process don’t hesitate to contact us at 847.356.4006.

Become a member today and save!Members enjoy:• exceptional fitness, personal training, sports and aquatics programs• extensive preschool, school-age and teen programs• fun family and community programs and events• access to child watch while you 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% off of programs and enjoy advance registration privileges. To learn more about the benefits of membership,including no contracts and discounts on programs, visit our website below.

To learn more about membership visit southchicagoymca.org/join. The South Side YMCA is conveniently located to serve the Woodlawn and Hyde Park communities.

South Side YMCA 6330 S. Stony Island Chicago, IL 60637 www.southsidechicagoymca.org www.facebook.com/SouthSideYMCA 773.947.0700

Join the Y and Save! Make a commitment to you and your families health and fitness in the new year.

Join the YMCA December 13-January 31 and pay $0 joiner fee plus get up to

50% off most program fees as a member!



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LEARN TO SWIM AT THE Y.For many, the YMCA was where one learned how to swim as a child and for good reason. Since 1885, the Y has been a pioneer in swimming education. Literally millions of people have learned to swim through the YMCA’s perfected program. In Y Swim Lessons participants learn and practice new swimming skills and feel a sense of achievement from mastering something new that they can enjoy the rest of their lives.

PARENT/CHILD SWIM PROGRAMS

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESLevel 1: Shrimp 6M-3Y Th 5:45-6:20PM $41/$82 6M-3Y Sa 8-8:45AM $41/$82 6M-3Y Tu 6-6:35PM $41/$82 Level 2: Inia 6M-3Y Th 5:45-6:20PM $41/$82 6M-2Y Tu 6-6:35PM $41/$82 6M-2Y Sa 11:45AM-12:20PM $41/$82 Level 3: Pike W/ Parent 2-5 W 6:30-7:05PM $41/$82 2-5 Sa 8:45-9:20AM $41/$82

Level 1: Shrimp Age: 6-12 months. Program instruction in this class is directed toward helping parents to work with their child to feel more comfortable in the water and to develop basic water safety and swim skills. Each child should always be accompanied by one parent.

Level 2: Inia Age: 13-24 months. Program instruction in this class is directed toward helping parents to work with their child to feel more comfortable in the water and to develop basic water safety and swim skills. Each child should always be accompanied by one parent.

Level 3: Pike W/ Parent Age: 2-5 years. Program instruction in this class is directed toward helping parents to work with their child to feel more comfortable in the water and to develop basic water safety and swim skills. Each child should always be accompanied by one parent.

PRESCHOOL SWIM PROGRAMS

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESLevel 1: Pike 3-5 M 5-5:35PM $41/$82 3-5 M 6:30-7:05PM $41/$82 3-5 Tu 5-5:35PM $41/$82 3-5 Th 5-5:35PM $41/$82 3-5 F 5-5:35PM $41/$82 3-5 F 5:45-6:20PM $41/$82 3-5 Sa 8:45-9:20AM $41/$82 3-5 Sa 9:30-10:05AM $41/$82 3-5 Sa 11-11:35AM $41/$82 Level 2: Eel 3-5 M 5:45-6:20PM $41/$82 3-5 Tu 6:30-7:05PM $41/$82 3-5 W 5-5:35PM $41/$82 3-5 F 6:30-7:05PM $41/$82 3-5 Sa 9:30-10:05AM $41/$82 3-5 Sa 10:15-10:50AM $41/$82 Level 3: Ray 3-5 Tu 5:45-6:20PM $41/$82 3-5 W 6:30-7:05PM $41/$82 3-5 Sa 10:15-10:50AM $41/$82 Level 4: Starfish 3-5 Th 6:30-7:05PM $41/$82 3-5 Sa 11-11:35AM $41/$82 Goldfish Swim 4-15 M 5-5:45PM $50/$100 4-15 W 5-5:45PM $50/$100

Level 1: Pike The first level of lessons 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 be taught kicking skills and putting their face in the water.

Level 2: Eel Swimmers will learn to jump in without assistance, float on their front and back for 20 seconds with or without an IFD. Swimmers will also learn to paddle on front, back and side for 25 yards with an IFD and 15 feet without.

Level 3: Ray In this class swimmers will learn to front and back float 30 seconds without an IFD; front alternating paddle with rhythmic breathing 25 yards with an IFD, and 20 feet without. Swimmers will also learn front symmetrical paddle with rhythmic breathing 25 yards with an IFD, and 20 feet without; do a side alternating paddle for 25 yards with an IFD and 20 feet without; back alternating paddle for 25 yards with an IFD and 20 feet without; and back symmetrical paddle for 25 yards with an IFD and 20 feet without.

Level 4: Starfish In this class swimmers will learn to do a standing dive; basic front crawl rotary breathing 25 yards; basic breaststroke 25 yards; backstroke 25 yards; elementary backstroke 25 yards; basic sidestroke 25 yards; and tread water 1 minute.

Goldfish Swim is for participants who need more individualized attention, have diverse abilities, need more practice time and has 3-to-1 ratio class. The class uses equipment appropriate for students needing extra support and assistance. Class instructors are trained Adaptive Aquatics instructors with experience working with and teaching mainstream, semi-private, and private classes for individuals with special needs

NEW REDUCED SWIM PRICES FOR 2015!



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SPORTS AT THE Y.Meet friends, learn new skills, improve your fitness and most importantly have fun! Whether its gaining the confidence that comes with learning a new sport, building the positive relationships that lead to good sportsmanship and teamwork or refining and improving skills,participating in sports at the Y is about building the whole athlete-inside and out.

PRESCHOOL SPORTS AND FITNESS

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESBorn To Move 3-6 Tu 4:30-5:30PM $36/$72 3-6 F 4:30-5:30PM $36/$72 Karate 4+ Tu Th 6:30-7:30PM $65/$130 4+ Tu Th 7:30-8:30PM $65/$130 YBA Popcorn All Stars 4-7 Sa 8-10AM $250/$350 Youth Intro Soccer 4-18 W 6-8PM $50/$65 4-18 Sa 9AM-1PM $50/$65

Born to Move This class introduces fundamental movement skills using fun rather than formal exercise routines. Teachers can focus on two options, either foundation and games or dance. Children of this age are primarily visual learners and emphasis is on easy to copy moves. The content is co-created with young people and music is drawn from their world. *Reduced fees for multiple days.

Karate Beginners level instruction. Some physical contact involved. Students will need to purchase/wear dojos by second week. Registration is required. Students who pass belt levels will qualify to compete in tournaments.

YBA Popcorn All Stars Registration is required: The South Side YMCA's Youth Basketball Association is a developmental basketball league for young boys and girls, 4-7 years. The Popcorn League focuses mainly on learning sportsmanship and team work; as well as the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, with practice games. Program runs from October 11, 2014 to May 2, 2015.

Youth Intro Soccer Our coach has 30+ years of experience playing and coaching soccer to youth and adults. The clinics are open for beginners to advanced. All participants will be learning, practicing and improving their soccer skills in: dribbling, passing, trapping and shooting. Scrimmages and league games will be played on Saturdays. Players will need to purchase shin guards and shoes. Practice balls, nets and jerseys will be supplied.



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Y YOUTH.At the Y we believe a healthy community is a strong community. This is why health and fitness in one of our core mission anchors and why we instill the values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility in all that we offer. We believe that staying healthy and getting fit in not only vital to someone's wellbeing but that it should also be fun and inclusive. Our youth programs help children lead healthy, safe and fun lifestyles.

LEARN TO SWIM AT THE Y.For many, the YMCA was where one learned how to swim as a child and for or good reason. Since 1885, the Y has been a pioneer in swimming education. Literally millions of people have learned to swim through the YMCA's perfected program. In Y Swim Lessons participants learn and practice new swimming skills and feel a sense of achievement from mastering something new that they can enjoy the rest of their lives.

YOUTH SWIM PROGRAMS

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESLevel 1: Polliwog 6-13 M 5-5:45PM $50/$100 6-13 M 6-6:45PM $50/$100 6-13 Tu 7-7:45PM $50/$100 6-13 W 5-5:45PM $50/$100 6-13 F 5-5:45PM $50/$100 6-13 F 6-6:45PM $50/$100 6-13 Sa 8-8:45AM $50/$100 6-13 Sa 9-9:45AM $50/$100 6-13 Sa 11-11:45AM $50/$100 Level 2: Guppy 6-13 M 6-6:45PM $50/$100 6-13 Tu 5-5:45PM $50/$100 6-13 W 6-6:45PM $50/$100 6-13 Th 6-6:45PM $50/$100 6-13 F 7-7:45PM $50/$100 6-13 Sa 10-10:45AM $50/$100 6-13 Sa 12-12:45PM $50/$100 Level 3: Minnow 6-13 Tu 6-6:45PM $50/$100 6-13 Th 5-5:45PM $50/$100 6-13 Sa 9-9:45AM $50/$100 Level 4: Fish 6-15 M 7-7:45PM $50/$100 6-15 Th 7-7:45PM $50/$100 6-15 Sa 10-10:45AM $50/$100 Level 5: Flying Fish 6-15 W 7-7:45PM $50/$100 6-15 Sa 11-11:45AM $50/$100 Level 6: Shark 6-13 F 7-7:45PM $50/$100 6-15 Sa 12-12:45PM $50/$100 Goldfish Swim 4-15 M 5-5:45PM $50/$100 4-15 W 5-5:45PM $50/$100 Swim Club 6-17 M W 6-7PM $60/$120 6-17 Sa 8-9PM $60/$120

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

Level 2: Guppy In this class swimmers will learn to front and back float 1-minute; front alternating paddle 25 yards with rhythmic breathing with and without an IFD; front symmetrical paddle 25 yards; back symmetrical paddle 25 yards; back alternating paddle 25 yards; side alternating paddle 25 yards; and kneeling dive.

Level 3: Minnow In this class swimmers will learn to do a standing dive; basic front crawl rotary breathing 25 yards; basic breaststroke 25 yards; backstroke 25 yards; elementary backstroke 25 yards; basic sidestroke 25 yards; and tread water 3 minute.

Level 4: Fish In this class swimmers will learn to tread water for 5 minutes; swim 100 yards front crawl; swim 50 yards breaststroke with legal kick and arm pulls; swim 100 yards backstroke; swim 100 yards elementary backstroke with a glide; swim 100 yards sidestroke with a scissors kick; and swim 25 yards butterfly.

Level 5: Flying Fish In this class, swimmers will learn to swim a 100 medley relay with proper starts and turns. Swimmers will also learn proper form while swim 100 yards of front crawl, back crawl, elementary back stroke and side stroke with scissor kick. Swimmers will also learn how swim 50 yards breaststroke and butterfly with fins.

Level 6: Shark Swimmers with learn to swim a 200 yard individual medley as well as a relay with proper starts and turns. Participants will also learn to swim front crawl, back crawl, elementary back stroke, and breast stroke for 100 yards each with appropriate turns and starts. This is a pre-competitive swim level.

Goldfish Swim This program is focuses on those children with swim special needs and autism. With a 1 to 3 student teach ratio; children will receive the individual attention they need when developing basic swim skills.

Swim Club is designed for children who need an extra push and are ready for the competition levels. All swimmers must try out first or be invited.




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SPORTS AT THE Y.Meet friends, learn new skills, improve your fitness and most importantly have fun! Whether its gaining the confidence that comes with learning a new sport, building the positive relationships that lead to good sportsmanship and teamwork or refining and improving skills, participating in sports at the Y is about building the whole athlete-inside and out.

YOUTH SPORTS AND FITNESS

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESBorn To Move 7-13 Tu 4:30-5:30PM $36/$72 7-13 F 4:30-5:30PM $36/$72 Youth Soccer 4-18 W 6-8PM $50/$65 4-18 Sa Times Vary $50/$65 Youth Volleyball 6-18 W F 6:30-7:30PM $30/$40 YBA Youth Basketball Division 8-17 M W F Sa 10AM-3PM $200/$300 Karate Beginner 6+ Tu Th 6:30-7:30PM $65/$130 Advanced 6+ Tu Th 7:30-8:30PM $65/$130 Dance Fus ion 6-17 W Sa 6:30-7:30PM $50/$100 Cheerleading 7-17 Sa 10AM-12PM $50/$100

Born to Move In this class, teachers show participants how to do moves from dance, martial arts and yoga. It includes great music and games to keep things interesting while developing fitness skills. The instructor will adapt their approach to match participant mood and energy levels so everyone leaves class feeling great. *Reduced fees for multiple days.

Youth Soccer Our coach has 30+ years of experience playing and coaching soccer to youth and adults. All participants will be learning, practicing and improving their soccer skills in: dribbling, passing, trapping and shooting. Scrimmages and league games will be played on Saturdays. Players will need to purchase shin guards and shoes. Practice balls, nets and jerseys will be supplied.

Youth Volleyball This all-skills Volleyball program will ignite and excite students about the fun competition of volleyball. Players will develop fundamental skills including serving, passing, setting, and hitting. Skills based drills, as well as 3 vs. 3 or 6 vs. 6 wave competition drills, will be used to apply these skills at a high pace. Players will have the opportunity to encompass all these skills into game situations that concludes each day while learning the importance of team play.

YBA Youth Basketball Division YBA DIVISIONS: 8-17. The YBA Divisions is for our older children. It is broken down into 3 groups: D-League: 8-10 / Rookie: 11-13 / Junior: 14-17. This group picks up where Popcorn left off. We change the focus from just the fundamentals to how those fundamentals apply in a game situation. This group will learn skills and play games October 11, 2014 - May 2, 2015. *Participants will meet one day during the week and play on Saturdays. Those days will be determined after the start of the clinics.

Karate All Ages: Beginners level instruction Some physical contact involved. Students will need to purchase/wear dojos by second week. Registration is required. Students who pass belt levels will qualify to compete in tournaments.

Karate All Ages: Intermediate/Advanced Earn advanced level belt rankings, spar, and depending on the level, compete in tournaments and championships! Some physical contact involved. Students will need to purchase/wear dojos by second week of class.

Dance Fushion Participants will learn choreography and rehearse for a final show. Students will learn a variety of dance genre with a focus on ballet.

Cheerleading Participants will have fun in this new cheer class. Each student will learn the fundamental cheer techniques for sideline and half time cheering.

NEW FITNESS CLASSES AT THE Y!Be sure to check out our new Les Mills fitness classes offered during our winter session. Classes include BODYPUMP and GRIT SERIES for adults and BORN TO MOVE for kids ages 4-13.



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BEFORE AND AFTERSCHOOL CARE

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESAfter School Program 5-12 M-F 3-6PM $25 (daily)Kids Days Out 5-12 M 7AM-6PM $28/$55Parents Night Out 5-12 F 6:30-9:30PM $5Morning Transportation (weekly) 5-12 M-F 7-9AM $30Afternoon Transportation (weekly) 5-12 M-F 2:30-8PM $30

Before and After School Programs-Developing Character in a Safe and Nurturing Environment. The Y's before and after school enrichment programs are designed to meet the developmental needs of children with emphasis on experiential learning, social and emotional support and promotion of healthy living while meeting the needs of working parents and their families. Transportation is provided but can also be a la carte.

Kids Day Out - Keeping Kids Safe and Engaged When School is Out. When school's out, the Y is there to keep kids safe and engaged in fun, healthy activities. Our winter break options are designed to engage children in healthy physical activity and foster positive social interactions. Our programs offer the highest quality instruction and supervision, provided by trained and qualified staff members.

Parents Night Out Bring your kids every second Friday of the month to the Y for an evening of fun and activities. Each month we will entertain your children by doing great activities such as; swimming, sports, crafts, and a snack. Our fun and safe environment gives parents peace of mind while they have an evening off.

We have an app for that!Download our free mobile app for access to current program offerings, group exercise schedules, FitFriend circles, mobile Y ID and more!

ymcachicago.org/mobile-app We are an Action for Children Provider

JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL FITNESS AND PROGRAM FAIR!Friday, January 23Learn more about the importance of health and fitness and how you can more fully integrate it into you and your family’s lifestyle. This event includes Y program samplers, as well as family friendly activities sure to get you and your family focused on fitness fun!

Learn more at southsideymca.com



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ADULT SPORTS AND FITNESS

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESBody Sculpting 101- Men/Women 18+ Sa 8-9AM $60/$120 Core Interval 13+ Tu Th 9-10AM $60/$120 13+ M W 6:30-7:30PM $60/$120 Hula Hoops & Core 13+ Tu 6:30-7:25PM $60/$80 Kettlebells 13+ W F 7:30-8:30PM $75/$150 13+ W 7:30-8:30PM $50/$100 13+ F 7:30-8:30PM $50/$100 13+ F 6-7AM $50/$100 Line Dancing 13+ Sa 12-1PM $20/$30 TRX Training 13+ M 7:30-8:30PM $60/$120 13+ S 12-1PM $60/$120 Boot Camp 17+ Sa 12-1PM Call For Info Les Mills Grit 13+ T 7:30-8:30PM $120/$140 13+ W 8-9AMPM $120/$140 13+ Sa 1-2PM $120/$140 Flirty Fabulous Females 18+ F 7-8PM $50/$100

Body Sculpting 101 Mens/Womens Body Building/Sculpting using free weights and body weights. Coached by our own "natural" body builders: Claudia Hervey & Ty Bynum. Classes are limited to three students to ensure proper form and results.

Core Interval Core intense classes aimed at improving strength, stability and core flexibility. Utilizes medicine balls, stability and bosu balls. Join us for a physical and motivating workout that will call you back for more.

Hula Hoops & Core Trim your hips, abs, and core with this fun and fabulous hula hoop workout!

Kettlebells This class consist of a full-body warm-up, and progresses into practicing the foundation and fundamentals of Kettlebell swings, lifts, presses, squats, halos, Turkish get-ups, half-get-ups, and various moves to increase strength, improve cardiovascular endurance, enhance and improve flexibility, to ensure your success in losing body fat.

TRX Training TRX Suspension training utilizes your own body weight in each exercise, allowing you to choose the level of intensity that is right for you. Over the course of the program, your TRX trainer will lead you through a series of progressive total body workouts that combine dynamic strength and flexibility exercises.

Boot Camp This is type of outdoor group exercise class that mixes traditional calisthenic and body weight exercises with interval training and strength training.

Les Mills Grit High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Plyometric-based workout, designed to make you perform like an athlete. This work out uses a bench and combines explosive jumping exercises with agility training. This class is not recommended for beginners. *Daily and unlimited pricing options available.

Flirty Fabulous Females Participants will learn Flirty Fabulous dance choreography with strength given purpose. This program is for women that want to work their entire body while targeting specific muscle groups with fun, non-stop cardo dance moves.

FITNESS AT THE Y.Are you looking to get healthy? Stay fit? Learn a new skill? Meet new friends? Improve how you feel about yourself? Then the Y is the place for you. At the Y we have a wide-range of fitness programs and services for all levels of experience including:

• Free fitness consultations • A variety of cardio, strength, endurance, flexibility and water fitness

classes (most free to members!)• Personal and small group training• Web-based training and nutrition system - Make each visit to the Y fun,

interactive and challenging• Active older adult offerings - Maintain health and functional ability with

programs designed especially for the needs of those young at heart.

ADULT AND TEEN SWIM PROGRAMCLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESLevel 1: Teen Beginner 13-17 Th 7:30-8:15PM $50/$100 13-17 Sa 11-11:45AM $50/$100 Level 2: Teen Intermediate 13-17 W 7:30-8:15PM $50/$100 Level 1: Adult Beginner 16+ M 7:15-8PM $50/$100 16+ W 7:15-8PM $50/$100 13+ Sa 8-8:45AM $50/$100 Level 2: Adult Intermediate 16+ Tu 7:30-8:15PM $50/$100 Level 3: Adult Advanced 16+ Th 7:30-8:15PM $50/$100

Teen Beginner: This class is for teens who have little to no swim experi-ence. The instructor will work with the students as a group and one-on-one. Students will learn to swim basic front crawl, elementary back stroke, float-ing and proper breathing techniques.

Teen Intermediate: This class if for teens who have swim experience with swimming. Students should be comfortable in the water to be in this class. Teens will learn how to swim proper front crawl, back crawl, side stroke and breast stroke.

Adult Beginner: This class is for adults who have little to no swim experience. The instructor will work with the students as a group and one-on-one. Students will learn to swim basic front crawl, elementary back stroke, floating and proper breathing techniques.

Adult Intermediate: This class if for adults who have swim experience with swimming. Students should be comfortable in the water to be in this class. Teens will learn how to swim proper front crawl, back crawl, side stroke and breast stroke.

Adult Advanced: This class if for adults who want to have their strokes critiqued and developed. Swimmers will learn to build up their endurance as well as proper turns at the wall. This class is great for those who want to improve their lap swimming or are interested in training for a triathlon.


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