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STAFF LISTING BOARD OF MANAGERS HOLIDAY HOURS 2018 WINTER/ Olurotimi Akinnuoye SPRING SESSION & Sonia Atherly Christmas Eve REGISTRATION DATES Senior Program Director Milovan Blair Sunday, December 24 x 4007, [email protected] Stephanie V. Burns 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM WINTER REGISTRATION Dordy Jourdain DATES Khary O. Cuffe Executive Director Christmas Day Member: December 16, 2017 x 4010, [email protected] Aileen Griffith Monday, December 25 Community: December 23, 2017 Closed Evelyn Kay Ben Grossman Business Manager Daniel Hobson New Years Eve SESSION DATES: January 2 - February 25, 2018 x 4013, [email protected] Eric Johnson Sunday, December 31 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Natisha Gordon Douglas E. Jones SPRING I Business Office/HR Coordinator x 4015, [email protected] Kenneth Kweku, Sr. New Years Day REGISTRATION DATES Member: February 10, 2018 Dr. Doreen Mensah-Hinds Monday, January 1 Anderson Seales 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Community: February 17, 2018 Aquatics Director Nicole Caesar-Mitchell x 4003, [email protected] Jonathan Nelson Memorial Day SESSION DATES: Monday, May 28 Kristin Wagner Alisa Payne February 26 - April 22, 2018 Youth and Family Director 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Juan C. Perez x 4004, [email protected] SPRING II Dr. Shalei V.K. Simms Note: All fee-based classes will be Tyreif Ferrell prorated in the event of holidays REGISTRATION DATES Member: April 14, 2018 Teen Coordinator or other closings. X4023 [email protected] HOURS OF OPERATION Community: April 21, 2018 Membership Services ADULT Monday-Friday: 5:30 AM-11:00 PM SESSION DATES: 718-789-1497 April 30 - June 24, 2018 [email protected] Saturday: 7:00 AM-8:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM Childwatch 718-789-1497 x4005 TEENS Monday-Thursday: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM Friday(Teen Center): 3:00 PM-9:00 PM Saturday-Sunday: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
WHY WE’RE HERE...... 2 JOIN THE Y...... 5 CONTACT US EXERCISING COURTESY...... 7 Phone: 718-789-1497 DISCOVER WELLNESS...... 8 FAMILY TIME Family/Early Childhood Programs...... 9 E-mail: [email protected] YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS...... 12 Web: ymcanyc.org/bedstuy
AQUATICS...... 13 @BedStuyYMCA SWIM TEAMS/PRIVATE LESSONS...... 20 SAFETY AROUND WATER...... 21 facebook.com/BedStuyYMCA SPACE RENTAL ...... 22 @BedStuyYMCA MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION ...... 25 LOCATIONS...... 27
BEDFORD-STUYVESANT Y WINTER/SPRING 2018 | 3 NEW YORK CITY’S YMCA HERE FOR ALL
Without the Y, I would have had to take another two to three years to finish school. The Y helped us stay together, helped me focus, and helped our family bring income into the household.
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Lorraine Singletary & Laylah Maldonado Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA NEW YORK CITY’S YMCA JOIN THE Y. FOR THE TOTAL WORKOUT. HERE FOR ALL Join the Y and enhance your life. Whether you’re looking to get healthy, stay fit, meet people, or just decompress and recharge the Y is for you. MEMBERSHIP RATES Without the Y, I would • Tons of FREE adult group exercise classes per week Membership Branch Citywide Joiner’s Fee have had to take another two • State-of-the-Art cardio fitness centers Types • Strength Training and free weight rooms to three years to finish school. • Swimming Pools Youth (up to 11)* $105/yr. n/a - • Steam and Sauna Rooms Teen (12 - 17) $142/yr. n/a - The Y helped us stay together, • Y-Fit Start: a free 12 week program of individual Student** $48/mos. $82/mos. $90 exercises designed for new and returning exercisers helped me focus, and helped • Free supervised child watch Adult (18 - 64) $58/mos. $102/mos. $90 • Priority online program registration Senior (65+) $48/mos. $82/mos. $90 our family bring income • Free WIFI into the household. • Free guest passes to share with friends and family Family I*** $70/mos. $122/mos. $90 Family II (2 Adults $104/mos. $180/mos. $90 The option for a Citywide membership allows you to use & kids)**** any of the other YMCAs in the boroughs, each of which *Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult when using the facility offers quality facilities and programs ... and a swimming **Any age, full time, 12+ credits, must bring copy of transcript pool. ***1 Adult and kids under 18 years, living in the same household ****2 Adults and kids under 18 years, living in the same household CHILD WATCH (AGES 6MOS-6YRS) Do you need someone to look after your child ages 6 months to 6 years while you work out? We’re here for BE HERE WITH US FOR you! You may bring your child (for a maximum of two FELLOW NEW YORKERS hours per day) to the YMCA Child Watch Program. Kids will enjoy creative play in a fun, safe environ- Every dollar you give to the Y’s Annual ment with responsible YMCA staff members. This is Campaign can change the life of a child, a free service available to members only. Please call teen or a family in need. No one is ever Child watch at 718-789-1497 ext 4005 to register turned away. Your kindness can offer the 24 hours in advance. chance of a lifetime to the people who need it most in every corner of New York City. Monday - Friday 9am -12pm & 6pm - 9pm Saturday 1Oam -1 pm FREE with Family membership PLEASE GIVE TODAY. ymcanyc.org/give 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 volunteer, board member or Annual campaign fundraiser, you can make a difference for our Y and the community as a whole.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES Visit ymcanyc.org/careers for open positions in our staff family at the YMCA or at one of more than 100 sites throughout the five boroughs and at our New York Lorraine Singletary & Laylah Maldonado YMCA Camp upstate. Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA BEDFORD-STUYVESANT Y WINTER/SPRING 2018 | 5 DISCOVER
GENERALTHE INFORMATION Y How do you define wellness? Whatever your goals, the y is ready to support you on your journey towards improved health. Schedules are available at the member service desk and online.
PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE For Youth Development STARTING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM. For Healthy Living For Social Responsibility Class and room schedules are available at the Member Services Desk, website and our mobile app GENERAL FACILITY BENEFITS OF • Pool - 25 yards BELONGING • Basketball court • Aerobics Room SHOW YOUR “Y” CARD AND GET • Indoor running track DISCOUNTS AT THESE • Free weight room NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESSES. • Cardio center • Child watch room (for family members, 6 months - 6 years) BED-VYNE WINE, BREW AND SPIRITS • Spin studio 370 Tomkins Ave. • Computer Room (for family members, 7 years -17 years) • 2 Multi-Purpose Rooms-Community and Pfizer Room 347-915-1080 www.bed-vyne.com MEMBER LOUNGE 5% off all purchases Meet friends and relax in our Member Lounge located outside the Aerobics room on the lower level. Free wi-fi is available for adult members. B+C RESTAURANTS: See the Front Desk. Peaches Kitchen and Bar, Peaches Hothouse, Peaches Shrimp and Crab and CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER The Smoke Joint 50 pieces of state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment. Fully integrated touch screen machines allow each user to interface with cable TV, iPod, www.bcrestaurantgroup.com and multiple workout options. 10% off all purchases FULL LINE OF STRENGTH (excludes alcohol) Mon-Fri TRAINING EQUIPMENT JOLOFF The Free Weight Room is home to over 34 pieces of strength training 1168 Bedford Ave. equipment. 718-230-0523 SPIN STUDIO www.joloffjoloff.com 1 free appetizer or beverage Over 25 start trac spin bikes that adjust to your height and fitness level with purchase of meal where over 15 classes per week are included in membership.
6 | BEDFORD-STUYVESANT Y WINTER/SPRING 2018 EXERCISING COURTESY To make your YMCA experience safe and enjoyable, we ask all members to abide by the YMCA Code of Conduct and exhibit the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
1. Get oriented. Not sure how to use the equipment or 7. Give others a turn by respecting the 30-minute time what you should be doing? Orientations are free for all limit on all cardiovascular equipment if others are waiting. members! 8. Lock it up. Daily lockers are reserved for your personal 2. Speak up. Report any incidents or accidents to a items while you are in the Y. Items may be left overnight uniformed staff member immediately. Notify a staff member in rented lockers only. Please visit the front desk for more if equipment is not working properly. information on monthly locker rentals.
3. Be safe. Appropriate clothing and footwear for exercise 9. Youth are welcome. Before using the Fitness Center, are required. Sandals, open-toed shoes, and street clothing, children ages 12 to 17 must complete an orientation session or other clothing that restricts movement are not allowed. and submit a signed parental consent form to staff.
4. Get a buddy. We strongly encourage working out with a 10. Hang it up. For your security and safety and the partner and using a spotter when training with free weights. consideration of others, please refrain from cell phone use in the fitness facilities. 5. Keep it simple. Our fitness equipment was not designed for the use of straps, belts, chains, ropes, and other devices designed for pulling or pushing the equipment. Doing so will compromise the stability of fitness center equipment and your own safety.
6. Please help keep facilities clean and safe by wiping off equipment after use, returning all equipment to its proper place, picking up personal items, and removing plates The YMCA of Greater New York is a community service organization which from weight lifting bars when you are finished. Do not bring promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind and body, food, open containers, or coffee cups into the fitness center. welcoming all people, with a focus on youth. DISCOVERING WELLNESS ADULT WELLNESS PROGRAMS How do you define wellness? Whatever your goals, the Y is ready to support you on your journey toward improved health. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE STARTING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM.
FITNESS ORIENTATION PERSONAL TRAINING AND TRX New to the Y? We offer a complimentary fitness orientation Looking for a challenge or need some additional motivation? with our qualified healthy lifestyles staff for all new A certified YMCA Personal Trainer can be just what you need. members. This is an introduction to our cardiovascular and Our trainers will evaluate your health history and lifestyle strength training equipment. Appointments can be to design a program that will specifically meet your needs scheduled at the Member Services Desk. and help you achieve your goals. We also offer TRX Training (Must receive approval from Healthy Lifestyles Director for Exercise for all fitness levels that leverages body weight members under 18 years of age.) and gravity to develop strength, balance, flexibility and core stability. Y FIT START # Sessions 1 5 8 10 24 If you’ve been thinking about exercising but don’t know where Member $64 $304 $471 $576 $1229 to begin, the Y Personal Fitness Program is for you. It’s designed for those new to exercising or those who haven’t Non-Member introductory 5-pack: $351 exercised for some time and want instruction, All personal training and TRX sessions are one (1) hour in support, and motivation. The Y Personal Fitness Program will length. Inquire about small group rates. help you develop and maintain a physically active lifestyle to meet your own personal needs and goals. The 12 week program includes four sessions with a Y MASSAGE THERAPY Personal Fitness Coach. Please sign up for Y Personal Fitness Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA now offers Relaxing Swedish, at our Membership Desk. This program is FREE for all YMCA Restorative Shiatsu, Sports and Focused Deep Tissue Massage members. Therapy. It’s not just about pampering yourself. Massage is also effective in disease and injury prevention as well as BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS performance optimization. Stop by our office for blood pressure screenings to check up Half Hour Massage One Hour Massage on your health. For an appointment contact the Healthy Life- $50 $80 styles Department at 212-912-2291 TRAINING, TRX AND MASSAGE BODY FAT ANALYSIS SESSION CANCELLATION POLICY Our trainers are available to conduct body fat analysis for A client may cancel directly with the trainer without penalty by members. For an appointment contact the Healthy Lifestyles giving 24 hours’ notice. If notice is not given within a Department at 212-912-2291 24-hour period, the client will be charged for the session. All sessions are valid for one year from date of purchase. Only YMCA training staff are permitted to conduct personal training sessions within the facility
8 | BEDFORD-STUYVESANT Y WINTER/SPRING 2018 PLAY TOGETHER FAMILY/EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS The Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA creates meaningful experiences for every member of your family. Enjoy lower rates on all youth programs and activities and access to free special events with a family membership. Family fun for everyone!
Family Fitness Programs Family Recreational Swim Family African Dance - Learn traditional African dances, Supervised recreational swim for families promises to be a rhythms, and songs from Senegal and Guinea, West Africa. terrific time. An adult YMCA member must accompany children Class warm up includes working on core strength, flexibility, to swim time. Swim caps are required at all times. Children 8 stamina, and rhythmic sensibility. This is a multi-level class; and under must be within arms reach of an adult (18 years beginner level dancers and up. and older) in the water. Saturday 10:00am - 10:50am Monday-Sunday 3:30pm - 4:55pm Family Spinning - A cycling class that takes place on Monday-Friday 6:30pm - 7:25pm stationary bikes will have your family pedaling away to fun music. (We have baby bikes for kids 2 and up). (Ages 6 - 18 months) Saturday 12:00pm - 12:45pm Parent And Me Yoga Great way to bond with your child, while gaining strength and vitality. Also, provides opportunity to build relationships with other new parents. Mondays 10:00am-10:45am Member $84 Non-Member $134
Tiny Toes 1 & 2 (Ages 3 - 4) The basics and more are introduced with patience and care, not to mention fun! For girls and boys. TINY TOES, Age 3 Saturday 11:00am - 11:45am Member $98 Non-Member $156 TINY TOES II, Age 4 Saturday 11:00am - 11:45am Member $101 Non-Member $159
Gym And Swim (Ages 1 - 3 yrs. old) A great way to introduce your toddler to the gym and pool. After 25 minutes of structured games and activities, the class will transition to the pool for a parent/child swim lesson including songs, skills and games. Parent participation required. Sunday 2:00pm - 3:00pm Member $130 Non-Member $183
BEDFORD-STUYVESANT Y WINTER/SPRING 2018 | 9 Child Watch (Ages 6 months - 6 Years) Mid-Winter & Spring Holiday Camp Do you need someone to look after your child while you (Ages 5-12) work out? We’re here for you! You may bring your child For kids, off from school is all about having fun. As a parent, (for a maximum of two hours per day) to the YMCA Child you’d like something more to go along with that fun. For Watch Program. Kids will enjoy creative play in a fun, safe working parents, our Y is ready to take over with a day’s environment with responsible YMCA staff members. This is a worth of awesome structured games and activities, all led by free service available to members only. Please call Child Watch trained, caring adult staff. Sure beats TV! at extension 4005 to register 24 hours in advance. Monday-Friday 9:00 am -12:00 pm 6:00 - 9:00 pm Through out-of-school-time programs like Bedford- Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Stuyvesant YMCA Holiday Camp, we help kids grow stronger in spirit, mind and body with fun activities, and field trips, Family Game Room/Computer Lab that help them build independence while making new friends. (Ages 7 - 17) Inquire with Kristin Wagner at [email protected] Mid- The computer lab is a supervised room with computers for use as well as ping pong, board games and cards games. All Winter: February 19 - February 23, 2018 Spring: March 2 - March 6, 2018 children must be accompanied by an adult. Monday-Friday 6:00 - 9:00 pm 4 Day Package 5 Day Package Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Member $144 $180 Non Member $192 $240 Child’s Play (Ages 9 months - 4 Years) Let your child enjoy free spirited and imaginative play in our child’s play area. They can climb, crawl and play. Summer Camp Parent Interest Meeting Location: Community Room Parents and community members can join us as we the Thursday 11:15 am - 12:00 pm Youth & Family Director rolls out Summer Camp 2018 plans, Sunday 11:15 am - 12:00 pm activities and unforgettable experiences. Be the first the see our 2018 summer camp rates. Inquire and RSVP with Kristin Member FREE Non-Member $10 Wagner at [email protected]. ADULTS MUST STAY WITH THEIR CHILDREN January 24, 2018 at 6:30 pm Jr. Knicks Basketball Program (Ages 5-18) Member/Non Member FREE Jr. Knicks is an exciting instructional league developed by the NY Knicks and the YMCA of Greater NY. Teams & Game schedules are developed by the coaches with the younger age groups playing earlier in the day. The season concludes in a tournament and an awards banquet. Inquire with Kristin Wagner at [email protected].
February 2, 2018 - April 28, 2018 Member/Non Member $65
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NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD GET THE APP AT ymcanyc.org/app SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS The Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA provides after school, day and weekend programming for youths ages 5 to 18 years. We offer a host of programs that promote healthy spirit, mind and body through intellectual, social and recreational activities. The programming objec- tive is to provide tools and resources that enhance children’s individual skills and talents as well as teach young people cultural diversity, and understanding of all people. The YMCA is a safe haven for all youth. YOUTH FITNESS Seido Karate Learn basic punches, strikes, blocks and kicks while gaining Fit Kids Run (Ages 5 - 12 Years) focus, strength and coordination. Please note that uniforms This is a great class for kids who like to move. Your child will are an additional cost. learn the basics of running and racing during this class which takes place on our indoor track. Youth Seido Karate (Ages 5 - 8) Location: Track Member $98 Non-Member $156 Tuesday Ages 5-8 6:15 - 7:15 pm Thursday Ages 9-12 6:15 - 7:15 pm Saturday 12:00 - 1:00 pm Member FREE Non-Member FREE Adv. Seido Karate (Ages 9 - 12) Member $101 Non-Member $159 Fun Club Soccer (Ages 5 - 12 Years) Saturday 1:00 - 2:00 pm This class is about moving, staying healthy and having fun while learning the basics of soccer! Basketball Clinic Member FREE Non-Member FREE Our Basketball clinic is a progressive style class that utilize a step-by-step system for teaching sports skills. Location: Gym Saturday Ages 5 - 8 2:00 – 2:50 pm Member $100 Non-Member $155 Saturday Ages 9 - 12 3:00 – 3:50 pm Location: Gymnasium Tuesday Ages 5 - 6 3:30 - 4:15 pm Kids Yoga (Ages 5 - 12 Years) Tuesday Ages 7 - 12 4:20 - 5:10 pm Classes will include breath work, warm ups, Asanas, Sun Salutation flows, fun yoga games and more. Students will be Sport Sampler encouraged to use their imaginations in addition to balancing Instructional program designed to prepare kids for sports skills, strength, flexibility, coordination and endurance. without the threat of competition or fear of getting injured; Family Members FREE Parents follow along with children to learn all of the basic skills, such as throwing, kicking, batting, etc. The sports intro- Location: Pfizer Room duced are baseball, basketball, soccer, and football. Saturday 12:00 – 12:45 pm
Little Dancers (Ages 5 - 8 Years) Sport Sampler Beginner (Parent & Child) Ballet is an essential foundation for all dance. Intermediate Member $100 Non-Member $150 skills and more are introduced with patience and care, not to Wednesday Ages 3 - 4 3:30 - 4:15 pm mention fun! Member $98 Non-Member $156 Location: Community Room Saturday 10:00 – 10:45 am
12 | BEDFORD-STUYVESANT Y WINTER/SPRING 2018 SWIM STAGE DESCRIPTIONS
SWIM Accompanied by a parent, A / WATER DISCOVERY B / WATER EXPLORATION infants and toddlers learn Parents accompany children In stage B, parents work with STARTERS to be comfortable in the in stage A, which introduces their children to explore body water and develop swim infants and toddlers to positions, floating, blowing readiness skills through the aquatic environment bubbles, and fundamental fun and confidence- through exploration and safety and aquatic skills. building experiences, encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning while parents learn about about the water. water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision.
SWIM Students learn personal 1 / WATER ACCLIMATION 2 / WATER MOVEMENT 3 / WATER STAMINA water safety and Students develop comfort In stage 2, students focus In stage 3, students learn BASICS achieve basic swimming with underwater exploration on body position and how to swim to safety competency by learning and learn to safely exit in the control, directional change, from a longer distance two benchmark skills: event of falling into a body and forward movement in the than in previous stages in of water in stage 1. This water while also continuing the event of falling into a • Swim, float, swim— stage lays the foundation to practice how to safely body of water. This stage sequencing front glide, that allows for a student’s exit in the event of falling also introduces rhythmic roll, back float, roll, future progress in swimming. into a body of water. breathing and integrated front glide, and exit arm and leg action. • Jump, push, turn, grab
SWIM Having mastered the 4 / STROKE 5 / STROKE 6 / STROKE fundamentals, students INTRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT MECHANICS STROKES learn additional water Students in stage 4 develop Students in stage 5 work In stage 6, students safety skills and build stroke technique in front on stroke technique and refine stroke technique stroke technique, crawl and back crawl and learn all major competitive on all major competitive developing skills that learn the breaststroke strokes. The emphasis on strokes, learn about prevent chronic disease, kick and butterfly kick. competitive swimming, water safety continues increase social-emotional Water safety is reinforced and discover how to and cognitive well-being, through treading water and through treading water incorporate swimming and foster a lifetime of elementary backstroke. and sidestroke. into a healthy lifestyle. physical activity.
HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? Our front-desk staff is available to answer any questions about the swim lessons program. BEDFORD-STUYVESANT Y WINTER/SPRING 2018 | 13 STAGES Infant & Toddler Preschool School Age Teen & Adult Stages of Learning 6 mos. –3 yrs. 3–5 yrs. 5–12 yrs. 12+ yrs. OF LEARNING Stages A–B Stages 1–4 Stages 1–6 Stages 1–6
SWIM STARTERS SWIM BASICS SWIM STROKES PATHWAYS Parent & child lessons Recommended skills for all to have around water Skills to support a healthy lifestyle Specialized tracks
A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 Competition Water Water Water Water Water Stroke Stroke Stroke Discovery Exploration Acclimation Movement Stamina Introduction Development Mechanics
Blow bubbles Blow bubbles Submerge Submerge Submerge Endurance Endurance Endurance Leadership on surface, mouth & nose bob independently look at object on retrieve object in any stroke or any stroke or any stroke or assisted submerged, bottom chest-deep water combination of combination of combination of assisted Front glide strokes, 25 yd. strokes, 50 yd. strokes, 150 yd. Front tow assisted, to wall, Front glide Swim on front chin in water, Front tow 5 ft. 10 ft. (5 ft. 15 yd. (10 yd. Front crawl Front crawl Front crawl Recreation assisted blow bubbles, preschool) preschool) rotary breathing, bent-arm flip turn, assisted Water exit 15 yd. recovery, 50 yd. Water exit independently Water exit Water exit 25 yd. parent & child Water exit independently independently Back crawl Back crawl together assisted Jump, push, 15 yd. Back crawl pull & flip turn, turn, grab Jump, push, Jump, swim, pull, 25 yd. 50 yd. Water entry Water entry assisted turn, grab turn, swim, grab Dive parent & child assisted 10 yd. sitting Dive Dive together Back float Back float kneeling standing Back float assisted, 20 secs. (10 secs. Swim on back Resting stroke Back float assisted, head 10 secs., recover preschool) 15 yd. (10 yd. elementary Resting stroke Resting stroke assisted, head on on chest independently preschool) backstroke, sidestroke, elementary shoulder Roll 15 yd. 25 yd. backstroke or Roll Roll Roll sidestroke, Roll assisted assisted Front float Tread water Tread water 50 yd. assisted 20 secs. (10 secs. Tread water scissor & whip scissor & whip Front float Front float preschool) 1 min. & exit kick, 1 min. kick, 2 mins. Tread water Front float blow bubbles, assisted, (30 secs. retrieve object chin in water, assisted 10 secs., recover Back glide preschool) Breaststroke Breaststroke off bottom, assisted independently 10 ft. (5 ft. kick, 15 yd. 25 yd. tread 1 min. Back tow preschool) Swim, float, Back tow assisted, head Back glide swim Butterfly Butterfly Breaststroke assisted, head on on chest assisted, at wall, Tread water 25 yd. (15 yd. kick, 15 yd. simultaneous arm open turn, shoulder 5 ft. 10 secs., near preschool) action & kick, 50 yd. Monkey crawl wall, & exit 15 yd. Wall grab assisted, on edge, Swim, float, Butterfly assisted 5 ft. swim Swim, float, swim 25 yd. assisted, 10 ft. 5 yd.
14Copyright | BEDFORD-STUYVESANT © 2016 by YMCA Y WINTER/SPRING of the USA. All 2018 rights reserved. YMCA Swim Lessons | V6 Infant & Toddler Preschool School Age Teen & Adult 6 mos. –3 yrs. 3–5 yrs. 5–12 yrs. 12+ yrs. Stages of Learning Stages A–B Infant & ToddlerStages 1–4Preschool SchoolStages Age 1–6 Teen & Adult Stages 1–6 6 mos. –3 yrs. 3–5 yrs. 5–12 yrs. 12+ yrs. Stages of Learning Stages A–B Stages 1–4 Stages 1–6 Stages 1–6
SWIM STARTERS SWIMSWIM BASICS STARTERS SWIM BASICS SWIM STROKESSWIM STROKES PATHWAYSPATHWAYS Parent & child lessons Recommended skills for all to have around water Skills to support a healthy lifestyle Specialized tracks Parent & child lessons Recommended skills for all to have around water Skills to support a healthy lifestyle Specialized tracks
A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 Competition Water Water Water Water Water Stroke Stroke Stroke A B 1Discovery Exploration2 Acclimation 3Movement Stamina4 Introduction Development5 Mechanics6 Competition Water Water Water Water Water Stroke Stroke Stroke Blow bubbles Blow bubbles Submerge Submerge Submerge Endurance Endurance Endurance Leadership Discovery Exploration Acclimationon surface, mouthMovement & nose bob independentlyStaminalook at object on retrieveIntroduction object in any stroke or Developmentany stroke or any strokeMechanics or assisted submerged, bottom chest-deep water combination of combination of combination of assisted Front glide strokes, 25 yd. strokes, 50 yd. strokes, 150 yd. Front tow assisted, to wall, Front glide Swim on front Blow bubbles Blow bubbles Submergechin in water, Front Submerge tow 5 ft. Submerge10 ft. (5 ft. 15Endurance yd. (10 yd. Front crawlEndurance Front crawl FrontEndurance crawl RecreationLeadership on surface, mouth & nose bob independentlyassisted blowlook bubbles, at object on retrievepreschool) object in preschool)any stroke or rotary breathing,any strokebent-arm or flipany turn, stroke or assisted Water exit 15 yd. recovery, 50 yd. assisted submerged, Water exit bottom independentlychest-deepWater exit water Watercombination exit of combination25 yd. of combination of assisted Front parentglide & child Water exit independently independentlystrokes, 25 yd.Back crawlstrokes, 50 yd. Backstrokes, crawl 150 yd. together assisted Jump, push, 15 yd. Back crawl pull & flip turn, Front tow assisted, to wall, Front glide turn, grab Swim onJump, front push, Jump, swim, pull, 25 yd. 50 yd. chin in water, Front tow 5 ft. Water entry Water10 ft. entry (5 ft. assisted 15 yd. turn,(10 grab yd. turn,Front swim, crawl grab Dive Front crawl Front crawl parent & child assisted 10 yd. sitting Dive Dive Recreation assisted blow bubbles, together preschool) Back float preschool)Back float rotary breathing, bent-armkneeling standingflip turn, assisted Water exit Back float assisted, 20 secs. (10 secs. Swim15 onyd. back Resting strokerecovery, 50 yd. Back float assisted, head 10 secs., recover preschool) 15 yd. (10 yd. elementary Resting stroke Resting stroke Water exit independentlyassisted, head on onWater chest exit independentlyWater exit preschool) backstroke, 25 yd.sidestroke, elementary parent & child Water exit shoulder independently independentlyRoll Back crawl 15 yd. 25 yd. backstrokeBack crawl or Roll Roll Roll sidestroke, together assisted Jump, Rollpush, assisted assisted Front float 15 yd. Tread waterBack crawlTread water 50pull yd. & flip turn, turn, grabassisted Jump, push, Jump, 20swim, secs. (10 secs. Tread water scissor & whippull, 25scissor yd. & whip 50 yd. Front float Front float preschool) 1 min. & exit kick, 1 min. kick, 2 mins. Tread water Water entry Water entry assistedFront float blowturn, bubbles, grab assisted, turn, swim, grab (30Dive secs. retrieve object parent & child assisted chin in water, assisted 10 secs., recover10 yd. Back glide preschool)sitting BreaststrokeDive Breaststroke offDive bottom, assisted independently 10 ft. (5 ft. kick, 15 yd. 25 yd. tread 1 min. together Back float BackBack tow float preschool) Swim, float, kneeling standing Back float assisted,Back tow assisted,20 secs. head (10 secs.Back glide Swim on back swimResting strokeButterfly Butterfly Breaststroke assisted, head on on chest assisted, at wall, Tread water 25 yd. (15 yd. kick, 15 yd. simultaneous arm open turn, Back float assisted, head 10 secs.,shoulde recoverr preschool) 5 ft. 15 yd. 10(10 secs., yd. near preschool)elementary Restingaction stroke & kick, 50Resting yd. stroke assisted, head on on chest independently Monkey crawl preschool)wall, & exit backstroke, sidestroke,15 yd. elementary Wall grab assisted, on edge, Swim, float, Butterfly shoulder assisted 5Roll ft. swim Swim, float, swim 15 yd. 25 yd. 25backstroke yd. or Roll Roll assisted, 10Roll ft. 5 yd. sidestroke, Roll assisted assistedCopyright © 2016 by YMCAFront of thefloat USA. All rights reserved. Tread water Tread water 50 yd. YMCA Swim Lessons | V6 assisted 20 secs. (10 secs. Tread water scissor & whip scissor & whip Front float Front float preschool) 1 min. & exit kick, 1 min. kick, 2 mins. Tread water Front float blow bubbles, assisted, (30 secs. retrieve object chin in water, assisted 10 secs., recover Back glide preschool) Breaststroke Breaststroke off bottom, assisted independently 10 ft. (5 ft. kick, 15 yd. 25 yd. tread 1 min. Back tow preschool) Swim, float, Back tow assisted, head Back glide swim Butterfly Butterfly Breaststroke assisted, head on on chest assisted, at wall, Tread water 25 yd. (15 yd. kick, 15 yd. simultaneous arm open turn, shoulder 5 ft. 10 secs., near preschool) action & kick, 50 yd. Monkey crawl wall, & exit 15 yd. Wall grab assisted, on edge, Swim, float, Butterfly assisted 5 ft. swim Swim, float, swim 25 yd. assisted, 10 ft. 5 yd.
Copyright © 2016 by YMCA of the USA. All rights reserved. BEDFORD-STUYVESANTYMCA Swim Lessons | YV6 WINTER/SPRING 2018 | 15 LEARN TO SWIM AQUATICS LESSON SELECTOR
WHAT AGE GROUP DOES THE STUDENT FALL INTO?
6 months–3 years 3 years–5 years 5 years–12 years 12+ years PARENT* & CHILD: PRESCHOOL: SCHOOL AGE: TEEN & ADULT: STAGES A–B STAGES 1–4 STAGES 1–6 STAGES 1–6
All age groups are taught the same skills but divided according to their developmental milestones.
WHICH STAGE IS THE STUDENT READY FOR?
Can the student respond to verbal cues and jump on land? NOT YET A / WATER DISCOVERY
Is the student comfortable working with an instructor NOT YET B / WATER without a parent in the water? EXPLORATION
Will the student go underwater voluntarily? NOT YET 1 / WATER ACCLIMATION
Can the student do a front and back float on his or NOT YET 2 / WATER her own? MOVEMENT
Can the student swim 10–15 yards on his or her front NOT YET 3 / WATER and back? STAMINA
Can the student swim 15 yards of front and back crawl? NOT YET 4 / STROKE INTRODUCTION
Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across NOT YET 5 / STROKE the pool? DEVELOPMENT
Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across NOT YET 6 / STROKE the pool and back? MECHANICS
*At the Y, we know families take a variety of forms. As a result, we defineparent broadly to include all adults with primary responsibility for raising children, including biological parents, adoptive parents, guardians, stepparents, grandparents, or any other type of parenting relationship. 16 | BEDFORD-STUYVESANT Y WINTER/SPRING 2018 SWIM STARTERS Stage 1: Water Acclimation School Age Child (5-8 years) A: Water Exploration Monday 5:00 - 5:45pm Parent/Child 6-18 months Wednesday 5:00 - 5:45 pm Saturday 9:30 - 10:00 am Friday 5:00 - 5:45 pm Sunday 9:30 - 10:00am Saturday 11:10 - 11:55 am 12:00 - 12:45 pm 12:50 - 1:35 pm Member $99 Non-Member $158 Sunday 11:10 - 11:55 am B: Water Exploration Member $101 Non-Member $160 Parent/Child 18-36 months Saturday 3:30 - 4:00 pm Stage 1: Water Acclimation Sunday 10:00 - 10:30 am 2:30 - 3:00 pm School Age Child (8-12 years) Member $99 Non-Member $158 Wednesday 5:45 - 6:30 pm Friday 5:45 - 6:30 pm Saturday 11:10 – 11:55 am 12:00 - 12:45 pm SWIM BASICS 12:50 - 1:35 pm Sunday 11:10 - 11:55 am Stage 1: Water Acclimation Member $101 Non-Member $160 Pre-school Child (3-5 years) Monday 5:00 - 5:30 pm Stage 1: Water Acclimation Wednesday 4:30 - 5:00 pm Teen (13-17 years) Friday 4:30 - 5:00 pm Saturday 12:50 - 1:35 pm Saturday 10:00 - 10:30 am 10:35 - 11:05 am Sunday 10:35 - 11:05am Member $101 Non-Member $160 Member $99 Non-Member $158
BEDFORD-STUYVESANT Y WINTER/SPRING 2018 | 17 Stage 1: Water Acclimation Stage 2: Water Movement Adult Teen (12-17 years) Tuesday 7:30 - 8:30 pm Saturday 12:50 - 1:35 pm Thursday 7:30 - 8:30 pm Member $101 Non-Member $160 Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 pm Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 pm Stage 2: Water Movement Member $150 Non-Member $215 Adult Tuesday 7:30 - 8:30 pm Stage 2: Water Movement Thursday 7:30 - 8:30 pm Pre-school Child (3-5 years) Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 pm Wednesday 4:30 - 5:00 pm Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 pm Friday 4:30 - 5:00 pm Member $150 Non-Member $215 Saturday 10:00 - 10:30 am 10:35 - 11:05 am Sunday 10:35 - 11:05 am Stage 3: Water Stamina Member $99 Non-Member $158 Pre-school (3-5 years) Wednesday 4:30 - 5:00 pm Stage 2: Water Movement Friday 4:30 - 5:00 pm School Age Child (5-8 years) Saturday 9:30 - 10:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am Monday 5:45 – 6:30 pm 10:35 - 11:05 am Wednesday 5:00 – 5:45 pm Sunday 10: 00 - 10:30 am 10: 35-11:05am Friday 5:45 – 6:30 pm Member $99 Non-Member $158 Saturday 11:10 - 11:55 am 12:00 - 12:45 pm Sunday 11:10 - 11:55 am Stage 3: Water Stamina Member $101 Non-Member $160 School Age Child (5-12 years) Monday 5:00 - 5:45 pm Stage 2: Water Movement Wednesday 5:45 - 6:30 pm School Age Child (8-12 years) Friday 5:00 - 5:45 pm Monday 5:45 – 6:30 pm Saturday 1:40 - 2:25 pm Wednesday 5:00 – 5:45 pm Sunday 12:00 - 12:45 pm Friday 5:45 – 6:30 pm Member $101 Non-Member $160 Saturday 11:10 – 11:55 am 12:00 – 12:45 pm Sunday 11:10 – 11:55 pm Member $101 Non-Member $160
18 | BEDFORD-STUYVESANT Y WINTER/SPRING 2018 Stage 3: Water Stamina Teen (12-17 years) Stage 5: Stroke Development Saturday 12:50 - 1:35 pm Teen (12-17 years) Saturday 2:30 - 3:15 pm Member $101 Non-Member $160 Member $101 Non-Member $160 Stage 3: Water Stamina Adult Stage 5: Stroke Development Tuesday 7:30 - 8:30 pm Adult Sunday 1:00 - 2:00 pm Thursday 7:30 - 8:30 pm Member $150 Non-Member $215 Member $150 Non-Member $215 Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics SWIM STROKES School Age Child (5-12 years) Monday 5:45 – 6:30 pm Stage 4: Stroke Introduction Saturday 1:40 - 2:25 pm Pre-school Child (3-5 years) Sunday 1:05 - 1:50 pm Wednesday 4:30 - 5:00 pm Member $101 Non-Member $160 Friday 4:30 - 5:00 pm Saturday 9:30 - 10:00 am 10:00 - 10:30 am Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics 10:35 - 11:05 am Teen (12-17 years) Sunday 10:00 - 10:30 am 10:35 - 11:05 am Saturday 2:30 - 3:15 pm Member $99 Non-Member $158 Member $101 Non-Member $160 Stage 4: Stroke Introduction School Age Child (5-12 years) Monday 5:00 - 5:45 pm Wednesday 5:45 – 6:30 pm Friday 5:00 - 5:45 pm Saturday 1:40 - 2:25 pm Sunday 12:00 - 12:45 pm Member $101 Non-Member $160 Stage 4: Stroke Introduction Teen (12-17 years) Saturday 2:30 - 3:15 pm Member $101 Non-Member $160 Stage 4: Stroke Introduction Adult Sunday 1:00 - 2:00 pm Member $150 Non-Member $215 Stage 5: Stroke Development School Age Child (5-12 years) Monday 5:45 – 6:30 pm Saturday 1:40 - 2:25 pm Sunday 1:05 - 1:50 pm Member $101 Non-Member $160
BEDFORD-STUYVESANT Y WINTER/SPRING 2018 | 19 Y AFTERSCHOOL
This program promotes social/emotional learning and academic support, with a focus on youth. program, the curriculum consists of a variety of academic, recreational and values-based, hands-on activities, focusing on literacy, reading and writ- ing. For more information, contact Kristin Wagner, Youth and Family Director at 718-789-1497 ext 4004 or send an email to [email protected]. The “Y” Afterschool are offered at PS 28 and PS 54 • Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 6:00pm
COMPETITIVE SKILLS AND DRILLS before or after their lesson must pay the appropriate drop in fee at the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA Member Welcome Cen- For Swimmers Stage 5 level and above with the approval of the ter. Members do not have to pay but they must show proof Swim Instructors and Swim Team Coaches. of membership. No substitution for the registered student is Session 1 July 7 - July 29, 2017 permissible. Only the person signed up for the lesson can take Session 2 August 1 - August 26, 2017 the lesson. Fees All fees are to be paid in full prior to the ses- Member $160 Non-Member $210 sion start date. Transfer If participant is transferring from another program; please inform Anderson Seales, Aquatic Director before book- PIRANHAS SWIM TEAM ing the lesson. This way the credit amount can be applied to 2018/19 Season | September thru June the private lesson fee and you will only pay the difference. Pricing: Meets $210 Team fee $1,035/year = Total $1,245. All Make up Policy: The Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA does not fees are non-refundable. supply make ups for missed lessons or late arrivals of the students EXCEPT A swim team for boys and girls ages 7-17 who can swim • Lesson is missed due to pool problems or unscheduled clos- at the Stage 5: and all four (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breast ing of the facility. Stroke and Butterfly) competitive strokes with good form and • Lesson is missed due to instructor’s absence or tardiness technique and have the approval of Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA (10 minutes or more). coaching staff. The team practice four times per week (Pool & • Student provides a doctor’s note after first cancellation. Dry Land Workout) and compete in local, city-wide, and state- • 24-hour notice is required directly to instructor for cancel- wide meets. All participants are required to be members of the lation; otherwise session will be lost. YMCA of Greater NY. All participants must try out to be on the team (by appointments only). Cancellations: The Bedford-Stuyvesant will reschedule one cancellation during a 5 or 10 week series of lessons Practice Schedule if needed as a courtesy. Participants will be given NO make- Tuesday 5:00pm-6:30pm ups or refunds for additional cancellations. Thursday 5:00pm-6:30pm Friday 7:30pm-9:00pm Sessions: All private swim lesson packages must be completed Saturday 8:00am-9:30am during the session in which they are purchased. Try-out the Swim Team will start in July for those whose (if Sessions expire 90 days after purchase. you are not presently a member of our swim team) This group Youth (Ages 3 - 17) 1 5 10 Competitive Skills and Drills will meet 2 twice a week (Fridays and Saturday) for four weeks. There will be 2 sessions July Member (1/2 hour sessions) $42 $184 $348 and August. Member (1 hour sessions) $71 $273 $517 Non Member (1/2 hour sessions) $66 $290 $547 Non Member (1 hour sessions) $90 $415 $781 PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS POLICY Adult (Ages 18+) 1 5 10 By appointment only-Contact John Bates, Aquatic Supervisor at 212-912-2280 or [email protected]. Ask at the Wel- Member (1/2 hour sessions) $46 $211 $397 come Center for the private lesson application, fill it out and Member (1 hour sessions) $65 $295 $527 return to the Welcome Center staff to be processed. Swim- Non Member (1/2 hour sessions) $71 $316 $596 mers are allowed in the pool for the duration of their lessons Non Member (1 hour sessions) $95 $432 $816 only. If pool scheduling allows, students who wish to swim
20 | BEDFORD-STUYVESANT Y WINTER/SPRING 2018 SAFETY AROUND WATER Everyone’s safety is important to us. We ask that all abide by our pool guidelines.
1. Street shoes are not allowed in the pool area. 9. Prolonged or repetitive breath holding can be deadly. Intentional hyperventilation or underwater competitive 2. Everyone in the pool must wear a swim cap. breath holding is not allowed. 3. Children age 8 and under must be accompanied by an 10. Inflatable rings, balls, noodles, or other large pool toys adult in the water within arm’s reach during swim times. are not permitted. 4. Children ages 9-11 must have an adult on the pool deck 11. Conduct that is dangerous or compromises the safety of or in the viewing area during swim times. others is not allowed. 5. Non-swimmers must remain in the shallow area. 12. No diving is allowed. 6. Bubbles/backpacks, noodles and lifejackets are provided 13. Members must shower before entering the pool and wear for use. Inflatable swim aids are not allowed. appropriate bathing attire. 7. Anyone wearing flotation equipment must remain in the shallow area.
8. Swim diapers are required for individuals that wear diapers.
BEDFORD-STUYVESANT Y WINTER/SPRING 2018 | 21 SPACE RENTALS MAKE YOUR MEMORIES AT THE BEDFORD-STUYVESANT YMCA Want to have that special party for your child or that special someone? Looking for the perfect place to have your baby shower? Look no further than the Bedford-Stuyvesant to provide treasured moments. Pool Party Rental Room Rental Enjoy and hour in our heated 25 yard pool with family and Room rentals are in either our Pfizer room or Community friends. Pool parties include 1 hour in the pool and 2 hours room. Both rooms can host a maximum of 50 people and we in Pfizer room. Prices are based on up to 20 participants in provide tables and chairs. A refrigerator is available for use. the water. Up to 5 additional participants requires an extra Renter is responsible for all decorations, paper goods, food, lifeguard at an additional cost of $50. Children 8 and under cake and beverages. Please note that set up and clean up are must be accompanied by an adult (18 years and older). This included in the time. will count toward your total participants. All participants for Room only $170 per hour, members the pool activity must wear swim caps. Renter is responsible $225 per hour, non-members for all decorations, paper goods, food, cake and beverages. Availability for room rental: Please note that set up and clean up are included in the time. Saturday 4:00 -7:00 pm Pool only $305 per hour, members Sunday 3:00 -7:00 pm $360 per hour, non-members Pool with 1 hour and 2 hour room use A $50 non-refundable deposit is required when booking a $570 (up to 20 swimmers), members rental, which will be applied towards the rental fee. Balance $715 (up to 20 swimmers), non-members due two weeks before your event. Accompanied with a copy of Additional room time: the guest list. Any additional guests or guest changes must be $170 per hour, members reported at our Welcome Center before the event is scheduled $225 per hour, non-members to start. Contact at [email protected] for more information. Availability for pool party rental: Saturday and Sunday 5:00pm - 6:00pm TALKI P THE Y CA T Y U S M C L Y AR
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TEEN PROGRAMS Teen Center CIT Program After a long week in school come to the Bed-Stuy Y for fun The Counselor-In-Training program gives you the skills needed and relaxation. Friday’s at the Y is all about you: Play Video for future employment. Public speaking, time management, Games, Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, or just work out. and teaching skills are some of the area that we help you Teen Center is FREE for members! improve in. Through programs like Counselor-In-Training, we Ages 13-17 years nurture teens’ sense of self-confidence and introduce them to Friday 4:00pm - 9:00pm the concept of professionalism in a supportive environment. Inquire with Tyreif Ferrell at [email protected]. Teens Take The City This is your opportunity to get involved in your community. Game Room/Computer Lab Crime, violence, and poverty are just a few problems that we Our Computer Lab serves as a virtual learning space for stu- face in Bed-Stuy on a daily basis. We will work together to dents, and as a resource to members of the community. We address these problems and find solutions. It’s time for action. also offer board games and ping pong for kids 7 yrs and up. Inquire with Tyreif Ferrell at [email protected]. Monday - Friday 6:00pm - 9:00pm Wednesdays 3:00pm - 4:30pm Saturday - Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm Free with family membership Youth and Government You have the opportunity to roll up your sleeves and get involved in issues affecting you and your community. Find out TEEN FITNESS how the state government works and if you have what it takes Teen Fitness 101 to be a Lawyer, Politician, or Member of the Press. Then take Tweens and Teens ages 12-17 must participate in a free over the Albany State legislature for a weekend and find one hour orientation session designed to introduce them solutions to our toughest problems. Inquire with Tyreif Ferrell to fitness center etiquette. They will also learn how use the at [email protected]. strength training and cardiovascular equipment for a safe and effective workout. Appointments may be scheduled at the Leaders Club Welcome Center. Do you know one thing all successful people have in common? Members: FREE Ages: 12-17 Great leadership skills. The Leaders Club can help you develop Location: Fitness Center the skills you need to do well in school, at a job, or in sports. Mondays and Tuesdays 4:00pm - 5:00pm Success starts here! Inquire with Tyreif Ferrell at Thursdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm [email protected]. Friday 4:00pm - 5:30pm
BEDFORD-STUYVESANTBEDFORD-STUYVESANT YMCA Y WINTER/SPRING 20182016 | 23 CODE OF CONDUCT At New York City’s YMCA, creating a safe and welcoming environment is a team effort. We ask everyone — staff, members, and guests — to follow our Code of Conduct, which is based on our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
1. Speaking in respectful tones; refraining from the use of vulgar or derogatory language; and dressing appropriately. 2. Resolving conflicts in a respectful, honest, and caring manner; never resorting to physical contact or threatening gestures. 3. Respecting others by refraining from intimate behavior in public; abstaining from contact of a sexual nature. 4. Respecting the property of others; never engaging in theft or destruction. 5. Creating a safe, caring environment; never carrying illegal firearms or devices. 6. Participating in programs to build a healthy spirit, mind, and body; never engaging in the use, sale, dispensing, or possession of illegal drugs or narcotics, or the unsanctioned use of alcohol on YMCA premises. 7. Adherence to the YMCA Code of Conduct and regulations is essential. Cooperation among staff, members and guests is an important part of making our YMCA welcoming to all. Suspension or termination of membership or employment with the YMCA may result from violating this Code of Conduct. Cooperation among staff, members and guests is an important part of making our YMCA welcoming to all. Suspension or termination of membership or employment with the YMCA may result
The YMCA of Greater New York is a community service organization which from violating this Code of Conduct. promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind and body, welcoming all people, with a focus on youth.
24 | BEDFORD-STUYVESANT Y WINTER/SPRING 2018 JOIN THE Y MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION MISSION PAYMENT OPTIONS & INFORMATION The YMCA of Greater New York is a community service • Membership dues must be up-to-date in order to use facility. organization that promotes positive values through programs • Rates and schedules are subject to change. that build spirit, mind and body, welcoming all people with a • Membership is continuous until you decide to cancel. If focus on youth. you have received a discounted rate for any reason, please submit updated verification of your eligibility to continue to qualify for a discounted rate at least 15 days prior to your POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION anniversary date. If not, your draft will reflect the standard YMCA membership is available to all persons regardless of race, membership rate. We ask for 15 days written notice prior to religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender your billing date to cancel or hold your membership identity, national origin, disability, or financial circumstances. The • Membership may be paid in full by cash, personal checks, YMCA welcomes families and persons of all ages, income levels, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover cards. and physical conditions with an emphasis on responsibility and • Monthly payments are payable by credit card or bank draft self-improvement. only. There is no cash option for monthly payments. • If a check or an automatic back draft is returned for MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATION insufficient funds a service fee of $15.00 may be added to Cancellation of membership requires a fifteen (15) day written the payment amount. notice prior to the monthly draft date. GUEST AND DAY PASSES Branch members are welcome to visit other YMCA loca- MEMBERSHIP TRANSFER tions within NYC a total of 10 times per calendar year at no Membership and program privileges are not transferable charge. Free passes are available on the YMCA web site to from one person to another. introduce the Y to friends and associates. Day Passes are available to purchase. MEMBERSHIP GUARANTEE Membership in the YMCA is fully guaranteed. Members who CAMERA POLICY are not completely satisfied with their YMCA membership are For the privacy and security of all-especially our kids and entitled to a refund of any unused portion of their membership. teens-we do not allow any photo or video recording without Joiner fees are not refundable. permission from the Executive Director.
MEMBERSHIP CARD LOCKER ROOMS MEMBERSHIP CARD: The Branch membership card must be • Lockers are available for daily use. Please bring your own presented and scanned in order to gain access into a YMCA lock and secure your belongings when using the facility. facility. • Our family-friendly locker room are a good alternative for parents who wish to accompany their children that are PROGRAM CARDS: Program members will be issued a card under the age of seven. granting them YMCA access for their program. This card must be presented and scanned for access into the YMCA facility and/or a specific program. YMCA “AWAY”’ POLICY AWAY (Always Welcome at the YMCA) As a YMCA member, you LOST CARDS: Please let us know if your card is lost have access to YMCAs across the country and around the world. or stolen. There is a $10 replacement fee for lost or stolen cards. You must present a valid YMCA ID to be eligible to use AWAY privileges. MEMBERSHIP HOLDS Please call ahead to check on individual branch policies. Members may put their membership on hold for 1 - 3 months during any year. Membership privileges are surrendered while your membership is on hold. BEDFORD-STUYVESANT Y WINTER/SPRING 2018 | 25 LOCKER, SAUNA & STEAM ROOM ETIQUETTE LOCKER ROOM ETIQUETTE 1) Full and half lockers are for day use only and are free. They should be emptied after every use. Safe boxes are also available free of charge at the Welcome Center for valuables i.e. wallets, watches, phones, etc.
2) Members must bring their own locks. We are not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
3) Kit Lockers are the only lockers that may be locked overnight. All other lockers will be clipped nightly.
4) Kit Lockers are available for an annual fee of $75.00 and can be purchased at the Welcome Center.
5) THERE ARE 5 LOCKER ROOMS: Women’s Locker Room (18 years and older) Girls’ Locker Room (ages 7-17 years) Men’s Locker Room (18 years and older) Boys’ Locker Room (ages 7-17 years) Family Locker Room (ages 6 months -6 years with an Adult). Locker rooms stay open until 5 minutes prior to closing.
YMCA CAN NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OR THEFT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. SAUNA & STEAM ROOM ETIQUETTE 1) No one under 18 is permitted in the sauna or steam room.
2) No water or water bottles are permitted.
3) No lotions, creams,or oils are allowed.
4) No street clothes or shoes
5) Do not dry your wet clothing in sauna.
6) See posted signage with more information.
26 | BEDFORD-STUYVESANT Y WINTER/SPRING 2018 LOCATIONS
MANHATTAN BRANCHES BROOKLYN BRANCHES QUEENS BRANCHES STATEN ISLAND BRANCHES Chinatown YMCA Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA Cross Island YMCA Broadway YMCA 273 Bowery 1121 Bedford Avenue 238-10 Hillside Avenue 651 Broadway New York, NY 10002 Brooklyn, NY 11216 Bellerose, NY 11426 Staten Island, NY 10310 212.912.2460 718.789.1497 718.479.0505 718.981.4933
Harlem YMCA Coney Island YMCA Flushing YMCA South Shore YMCA 180 West 135th Street 2980 West 29th Street 138-46 Northern Blvd. 3939 Richmond Avenue New York, NY 10030 Brooklyn, NY 11224 Flushing, NY 11354 Staten Island, NY 10312 212.912.2100 718-215-6900 718.961.6880 718.227.3200
McBurney YMCA Dodge YMCA Jamaica YMCA YMCA Counseling Service/ 125 West 14th Street 225 Atlantic Avenue 89-25 Parsons Blvd. South Shore Center New York, NY 10011 Brooklyn, NY 11201 New York, NY 11423 3911 Richmond Avenue 212.912.2300 718.625.3136 718.739.6600 Staten Island, NY 10312 718.948.3232 Vanderbilt YMCA Flatbush YMCA Long Island City YMCA 224 East 47th Street 32-23 Queens Blvd. 1401 Flatbush Avenue YMCA Counseling Service/ New York, NY 10017 Long Island City, NY 11101 Brooklyn, NY 11201 North Shore Center 212.912.2500 718.392.7932 718.469.8100 285 Vanderbilt Avenue Staten Island, NY 10304 West Side YMCA Greenpoint YMCA Ridgewood YMCA 718.981.4382 5 West 63rd Street 99 Meserole Avenue 69-02 64th Street New York, NY 10023 New York, NY 11222 Ridgewood, NY 11385 212.875.4100 718.389.3700 212.912.2180 HUGUENOT, NY North Brooklyn YMCA Rockaway YMCA at New York YMCA Camp BRONX BRANCH 570 Jamaica Avenue Arverne by the Sea Big Pond Road Bronx YMCA Brooklyn, NY 11208 207 Beach 73rd Street Huguenot, NY 12746 2 Castle Hill Avenue 718.277.1600 Arverne, NY 11692 845.858.2200 Bronx, NY 10473 718.215.6950 718.792.9736 Prospect Park YMCA 357 Ninth Street ASSOCIATION OFFICE New York, NY 11215 5 West 63rd Street 718.768.7100 New York, NY 10023 212.630.9600 Park Slope Armory YMCA 361 15th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 212.912.2580
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