Harlem YMCA Winter | Spring 2013
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LEARN GROW THRIVE harleM YMCA Winter | SPring 2013 HARLEM YMCA 180 West 135th Street New York, NY 10030 P 212.912.2100 ymcanyc.org/harlem WHY WE’re Here FOR Nurturing the potential of every child and teen YOUTH We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what DEVELOPMENT they can achieve. That’s why, through the YMCA, millions of youth today are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement. FOR Improving our community’s health and well-being HEALTHY In neighborhoods across the five boroughs, the YMCA is a leading voice on health LIVING and well-being. The Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, nearly 400,000 youth, adults and families are receiving the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, mind and body. FOR Giving back and providing support to our neighbors SOCIAL The YMCA has been listening and responding to New York City’s most critical social RESPONSIBILITY needs for 160 years. Whether developing skills or emotional well-being through education and training, welcoming and connecting diverse demographic populations through global services, or preventing chronic disease and building healthier communities through collaborations with policymakers, the Y fosters the care and respect all people need and deserve. We’re Here for Good. It’s been the signature phrase of New York City’s YMCA since early 2008, and it describes the Y’s commitment to building the foundations of—and strengthening—our communities, through nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving community health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support neighbors. We’re here for you and your family. We’re here for the community. We’re here for good. 2 | HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 WHY GET ENGAGED We know firsthand how difficult it can be to find balance in life. That’s why we’re here with you every day, making sure that you, your family and our community have the resources and support needed to learn, WE’re Here grow and thrive. With a focus on developing the potential of kids, improving health and well-being, and giving back and supporting our neighbors, your participation will not just bring about meaningful change in yourself, but in your community too. Here are some of the ways you can get involved. MEMBERSHIP JOB OPPortunitieS Join the HARLEM YMCA and become part of a community Visit ymcanyc.org/careers for open positions in our staff committed to helping you and your kids learn, grow and family at the YMCA or at one of more than 100 sites thrive. Y members receive full access to the facility’s Fitness throughout the five boroughs and at our New York YMCA Center, Pool, Gym and Locker Rooms; priority registration for Camp upstate. classes and programs; discounts on classes and programs with a fee; and six guest passes each year to share with friends. FEES Membership Types HARLEM YMCA City-wide Joiner’s Fee The option for a City-wide membership allows you to use any of the other YMCAs in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Youth (up to 11)* $240/yr n/a - Bronx, and Staten Island – each of which offers quality Teen (12 - 17) $300/yr n/a - facilities, programs and a swimming pool. Student** $48/mo $78/mo $125 CHILD Watch Adult (18 - 64) $60/mo $97/mo $125 Do you need someone to look after your child (ages Senior (65+) $48/mo $78/mo $125 6months- 7years) while you work out? We are here for you! You may bring your child (for up to 2 hour per day) to the Family I*** $78/mo $114/mo $125 YMCA Child Watch Program; Kids will enjoy creative play in a fun, safe environment with responsible YMCA staff. This Family II (2 Adults $102/mo $172/mo $125 is a free benefit with a Family Membership. There is a $6 & kids)**** daily program fee for all other members. Please register *Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult when using the facility with our Child Watch Staff **Any age, full time, 12+ credits, must bring copy of transcript Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ***1 Adult and kids under 18 years, living in the same household 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm ****2 Adults and kids under 18 years, living in the same household Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Volunteer OPPortunitieS When you volunteer at the Y, you take an active role in bringing about meaningful, enduring change right in your own neighborhood. As a program committee volunteer, board member or Strong Kids Campaign fundraiser, you can make a difference in our Y and the Community as a whole. HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 | 3 everyone IS welcoME We’re proud to ensure that the YMCA is accessible to everyone, and we never want anyone to be turned away for an inability to pay. Don’t hesitate to ask about financial assistance for programs or membership. We’re happy to help. We’re able to open our doors to all thanks to a community of generous supporters to our annual Strong Kids Campaign. Contributions to Strong Kids enable us to offer a number of our programs and services at low or no cost, and to make assistance available to make participation affordable. The Y is more than a membership card. We’re bigger than the programs we offer in our facility or around the community. Will you help us as a donor or volunteer fundraiser to ensure that everyone can be a part of the Y? 4 | HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 HARLEM Y inforMation Staff LISTING coMMUNITY outreach CENTER WINTER | SPRING 2013 Tiffeny Forrest – Executive Director OASAS Afterschool Program & SESSION & RegiStration DateS 212-912-2113, [email protected] New Americans Welcome Center 212-690-4024 SESSION 1 RegiStration DateS Latoya Jackson - Senior Program Director Members: Saturday, December 15 212-912-2162, [email protected] GUEST rooMS Community: Saturday, December 22 212-912-2100 Bill Kanas - Membership & Healthy [email protected] Session 1 Dates Lifestyles Director January 2 - February 24 212-912-2112, [email protected] HOURS OF OPeration Caroline Sanchez - Youth & Family Director Monday - Friday: 5:30 am - 11:00 pm SESSION 2 RegiStration DateS 212-912-2167, [email protected] Saturday : 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Members: Saturday, February 9 Sunday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Community: Saturday, February 16 Charkeita “Sunny” Anderson – Aquatics Director 212-912-2116, [email protected] Pool Hours Session 2 Dates Monday - Friday: 6:00 am - 10:30 pm February 25 - April 28 James Haynes – Transitional Housing Director Saturday : 7:00 am - 7:30 pm 212-912-2120, [email protected] Sunday: 8:30 am - 7:30 pm SESSION 3 RegiStration DateS Members: Saturday, April 13 Balan Iyer – Business Manager Community: Saturday, April 20 212-912-2105, [email protected] Holiday HOURS New Years Day Session 3 Dates Thalia Kwok - Program Coordinator, Literacy Wednesday, January 2 7:00 am - 8:00 pm April 29 - June 23 Zone & Guest Room Services Martin Luther King Jr. Day 212-912-2163, [email protected] SESSION 4 RegiStration DateS Monday, January 21 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Donté Jones - Personal Training Coordinator Members: Saturday, June 8 212-912-2115, [email protected] Memorial Day Community: Saturday, June 15 Monday, May 27 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Session 4 Dates Gigi Davis-Booth - Executive Assistant/ Independence Day June 24 - August 18 Black Achievers in Industry Coordinator Thursday, July 4 7:00 am - 8:00 pm 212-912-2113, [email protected] Session 4 Aquatics Program Dates July 1 - August 25 Sonia Allen - Youth & Family Program Assistant (On these holidays, there will be no group 212-912-2169, [email protected] exercise, youth program, or aquatic classes. ) REGISTER ONLINE! Shalieza Hamid Group exercise, youth programs and aquatics classes are HR Coordinator/Business Office Manager scheduled in 8 week sessions. To better service you, members 212-912-2107, [email protected] can register 2 weeks in advance at the member service desk or online. Payment is due at time of registration. Contact Us Phone: (212) 912-2100 | Email: [email protected] | Web: ymcanyc.org/harlem Wellness Programs ............................. 8-11 FamilY Programs ................................ 14-16 Youth AnD Teen Programs ...............18-24 MeMbersHiP inFormation .................26-28 locations ...................................................31 HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 | 5 FinDing Your WAY HArleM YMCA FACiliTY DireCTorY Men’s Locker Room, Gymnasium, 3 Free Weight Room, Heavy/Speed Bag Women’s Locker Room, Swimming 2 Pool, Healthy Lifestyles Room, Aerobics Studio Member Services Desk, Hotel Services Desk, Security Desk, Main Child Watch, Kids Gym, Studio II, Craft Room, Board Room Restrooms, Spin Studio, lower Little Theater, Kids Corner, Art Room, Lounge, Computer Lab 6 | HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 INTERNATIONAL YMCA GROWing our FuTure GLOBAl leADers For YouTH DeVELOPMenT: • YMCA GLOBAl Teens • YouTH AMbAssADors PROGRAM • inTernATionAl Y leADers CLUB For soCiAl resPonsibilTY: • neW AMeriCAns WelCoMe CenTers • YMCA TrAining & inTernsHiP PROGRAM • YMCA AlTernATiVe breAKs • YMCA AnD THe uniTeD nATions For more information contact Dio Gica at 212-875-4336 or [email protected] www.internationalymca.org ONLINE REGISTRATION is SMARTER. STRONGER. FASTER. Just like YOU! Take a look at our new website and get acquainted with our online regiStration! By logging on to our website you will be able to find all we offer by a click of a button. ymcanyc.org/harlem DIScovering WellneSS Adult/OLDER ADULT WELLNESS PrograMS How do you define wellness? Whatever your goals, the Y is ready to support you on your journey toward improved health.