Harlem Ymca Winter | Spring 2013

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HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013

HARLEM YMCA 180 West 135th Street New York, NY 10030 P 212.912.2100 ymcanyc.org/harlem 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 FOR Nurturing the potential of every child and teen your community too. Here are some of the ways you can get involved. 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 MEMBERSHIP JOB OPPORTUNITIES educational achievement. 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 FOR Improving our community’s health and well-being Center, Pool, Gym and Locker Rooms; priority registration for Camp upstate. HEALTHY In neighborhoods across the five boroughs, the YMCA is a leading voice on health classes and programs; discounts on classes and programs LIVING and well-being. The Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and with a fee; and six guest passes each year to share with fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, friends. FEES nearly 400,000 youth, adults and families are receiving the support, guidance and Membership Types HARLEM YMCA City-wide Joiner’s Fee resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, mind The option for a City-wide membership allows you to use and body. 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. FOR Giving back and providing support to our neighbors Student** $48/mo $78/mo $125 SOCIAL The YMCA has been listening and responding to New York City’s most critical social CHILD WATCH Adult (18 - 64) $60/mo $97/mo $125 RESPONSIBILITY needs for 160 years. Whether developing skills or emotional well-being through Do you need someone to look after your child (ages Senior (65+) $48/mo $78/mo $125 education and training, welcoming and connecting diverse demographic populations 6months- 7years) while you work out? We are here for you! through global services, or preventing chronic disease and building healthier You may bring your child (for up to 2 hour per day) to the Family I*** $78/mo $114/mo $125 communities through collaborations with policymakers, the Y fosters the care and YMCA Child Watch Program; Kids will enjoy creative play in respect all people need and deserve. 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 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 with our Child Watch Staff **Any age, full time, 12+ credits, must bring copy of transcript commitment to building the foundations of—and strengthening—our communities, through nurturing the potential of every Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ***1 Adult and kids under 18 years, living in the same household child and teen, improving community health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support neighbors. 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 We’re here for you and your family. We’re here for the community. We’re here for good.

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.

2 | HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 | 3 HARLEM Y INFORMATION STAFF LISTING COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER WINTER | SPRING 2013 EVERYONE OASAS Afterschool Program & Tiffeny Forrest – Executive Director 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 IS WELCOME [email protected] Session 1 Dates Lifestyles Director January 2 - February 24 We’re proud to ensure that the YMCA is accessible to everyone, and we never want anyone to be turned 212-912-2112, [email protected] HOURS OF OPERATION away for an inability to pay. Don’t hesitate to ask about financial assistance for programs or membership. 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 We’re happy to help. Sunday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Community: Saturday, February 16 Charkeita “Sunny” Anderson – Aquatics Director We’re able to open our doors to all thanks to a community of generous supporters to our annual Strong Kids 212-912-2116, [email protected] Pool Hours Session 2 Dates Monday - Friday: 6:00 am - 10:30 pm February 25 - April 28 Campaign. Contributions to Strong Kids enable us to offer a number of our programs and services at low or no James Haynes – Transitional Housing Director Saturday : 7:00 am - 7:30 pm 212-912-2120, [email protected] cost, and to make assistance available to make participation affordable. Sunday: 8:30 am - 7:30 pm SESSION 3 REGISTRATION DATES Members: Saturday, April 13 Balan Iyer – Business Manager Community: Saturday, April 20 The Y is more than a membership card. We’re bigger than the programs we offer in our facility or around the 212-912-2105, [email protected] HOLIDAY HOURS community. Will you help us as a donor or volunteer fundraiser to ensure that everyone can be a part of the Y? 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.

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4 | HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 | 5 FINDING INTERNATIONAL YMCA YOUR WAY GROWING OUR FUTURE GLOBAL LEADERS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: HARLEM YMCA FACILITY DIRECTORY • YMCA GLOBAL TEENS • YOUTH AMBASSADORS PROGRAM • INTERNATIONAL Y LEADERS CLUB

FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY: • NEW AMERICANS WELCOME CENTERS Men’s Locker Room, Gymnasium, • YMCA TRAINING & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM • YMCA ALTERNATIVE BREAKS Free Weight Room, Heavy/Speed • YMCA AND THE UNITED NATIONS 3 For more information contact Bag Dio Gica at 212-875-4336 or [email protected] www.internationalymca.org Women’s Locker Room, Swimming 2 Pool, Healthy Lifestyles Room, Aerobics Studio ONLINE REGISTRATION is Member Services Desk, Hotel SMARTER. Services Desk, Security Desk, Main Child Watch, Kids Gym, Studio II, STRONGER. Craft Room, Board Room FASTER. Restrooms, Spin Studio, Just like YOU! Little Theater, Kids Corner, Take a look at our new website and Lower get acquainted with our ONLINE REGISTRATION! By logging on to our Art Room, Lounge, Computer Lab website you will be able to find all we offer by a click of a button.

ymcanyc.org/harlem 6 | HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 FLEXIBILITY / BALANCE / CORE OLDER ADULTS Ballet Stretch - Stretching is an essential component of SilverSneakers® - Have fun and move to the music through fitness that is often neglected or left out in preference for a variety of exercises designed to increase range of developing other areas of fitness. This class uses a movement, muscular strength, and activity for daily living DISCOVERING variety of stretching methods to gradually increase muscle skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a strength and extend the range of movement at the joints. ball are offered for resistance; and a chair is used for seated This may help prevent injury and improve performance of and/or standing support. health and sports related activities. BOSU Ball – Challenges your balance, stability core strength WELLNESS using the BOSU ball. BOSU stands for “both sides utilized”. ADULT AQUATICS CLASSES Learn the versatility of the BOSU and enjoy a full body The pool is located on the second level of the Harlem YMCA. ADULT/OLDER ADULT WELLNESS PROGRAMS workout. Certified lifeguards are on duty at all times when the pool Core Training - This class focuses on abdominal, back and is open. Schedules are available online and at the Member How do you define wellness? Whatever your goals, the Y is ready to support you core muscle training and stabilization to improve the body’s Service Desk. Swim caps are not provided, but are available on your journey toward improved health. overall functional strength. for purchase and must be worn at all times in the pool. There is a 10 minute grace period to enter all Aquatic PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE STARTING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM. classes. MIND BODY Aqua Aerobics - Low to high-impact aerobics classes held Advance Yoga – A challenging, Vinyasa flow course, in the shallow and deep end of the pool. These classes Zumba® - Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International recommended for those who are prepared to explore utilize the resistance and buoyancy of the water to tone the GROUP EXERCISE music, utilizing dance themes that create a dynamic, advance variacions of inversion, jumpbacks, backbends, binds muscles while protecting the joints. Great for all ages! exciting, effective fitness program. The routines feature All Adult Exercise Classes are FREE for YMCA Members and more. Fee for Community is $100/session. aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow ages 16 and up. (12 and up with parent or legal guardian) Aqua Insanity – An intense power punch water experience Schedules are available online and at the Member rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Beginner Yoga – This class will help you learn basic yoga poses and proper breathing techniques. for those looking for the next level of aerobics. Using water Service Desk. resistance and various drills to build up endurance, muscle, Dharma Yoga - This style of yoga is done at a quicker pace. and increase stamina. This class is an ADVANCED aerobics Drop-In Rate 1 Class Session CARDIO STRENGTH Yoga has been proven to help circulation through various course. Fee for Community is $100/session. Member FREE FREE Boot Camp - An efficient circuit training workout that postures and breathing techniques. Deep Aqua Impact – This full pool workout will improve Community $15 $40 challenges your entire body, utilizing calisthenics such as Kripalu Yoga Flow - By holding and sustaining postures your cardio, flexibility and strength with the added resis- pushups, jumping jacks, crunches and other body weight *Fees are for 1 Class per week. Class must be the same day that help produce the polar opposites of tension/relaxation, tance of water. Fee for Community is $100/session. exercises. and time for 8 week session Kripalu helps master your will and allows access to deep Circuit Training - Full body workout with emphasis on states of surrender. It helps relieve stress, improve strength, Adult Beginner / Intermediate and increase flexibility. Kripalu Flow moves from one posture individual muscle groups throughout the class. Fear No More Beginner Class CARDIO CLASSES to the next linking breath, intention, alignment, and This class is designed to teach basic swimming STRENGTH awareness of the subtle body. Afya Afro Jazz is an exciting and energetic mix of African, techniques such as the front crawl, starting with the Jazz, and Modern Dance. Body Sculpt - This class focuses on strengthening and Mat Pilates - Take your body to the mat. This class flutter kick and progressing to the arm stroke and fine–tuning all major muscle groups using free weights. combines proper body awareness and alignment, good rhythmic breathing. Deep water skills are also introduced. IntenSati is a revolutionary high-energy cardio workout that posture and easy graceful movements to increase Core No previous swimming experienced required. combined aerobics, martial arts and endurance principles Kettle Bells - Functional, compound exercises work strength, flexibility and total body awareness. with positive affirmations. The result is an unprecedented multiple muscle groups simultaneously, developing strength Intermediate practice which is empowering physically and mentally. and muscular endurance and efficient caloric expenditure. Power Yoga – A challenging mind-body workout that Some experience required. Participants are NOT afraid of With a focus on integrating breathing, movement and involves cardiovascular conditioning, strength, flexibility, water. Class focuses on front crawl, rotary Spinning® - A great cardio workout of simulated road alignment with your ability to control balance and weight. balance and relaxation. Power Yoga is taught in a flow breathing, and treading water. bike riding to energizing music, appropriate for all fitness format, linking the breath with a variety of poses. levels. You can adjust your workout to match your personal Power Sculpt - This class focuses on strengthening and Fee: Members $110 level. The instructors will lead you on a ride designed to fine–tuning all major muscle groups using free weights. Stott Pilates – By focusing on proper core awareness, Community $180 improve your fitness on a variety of levels. Total Body – A full body workout designed to strengthen coordination and control, Pilates creates optimal musculoskeletal performance, strength, flexibility and Step -This class integrates the needs of all levels by and tone the upper and lower body using hand-held weights. endurance without risking injury or building bulk. Private & Semi-Private Swim introducing new , more challenging types of choreography on Private swim lessons offer more individualized attention and the step bench, with an emphasis on proper step form. Sunrise Yoga – Start your day with this inspiring mind/body more specific skill development. Working with an instructor workout. Flowing, classic yoga poses, breath work, and an one-on-one can help you prepare for a special event or give active meditation will leave you ready to start your day. you a more comfortable and confidant feeling as you learn.

8 | HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 | 9 Students are assigned an instructor and scheduled after Challenge Karate - Take this class to experience a Private Yoga / Pilates registering. Session may be held when other aquatic beautiful blend of Spirit Karate and Shotokan styles. We are here for you and want to help you be successful. HEALTH & WELL BEING programs are in progress. Taught by Master Tony Johnson. Whether you’re an avid class participant looking to improve your posses, or just looking for some personalized help YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program Private Lessons 4 8 Spirit Karate - Spirit Karate teaches a unique integrated training of the body, mind, and spirit, emphasizing the true with your overall flexibility and core strength private You can take control and we want to help. If you are Member $150 $250 essence of karate-do. This class is fit for beginners as well lessons are just what you need. at risk for type 2 diabetes, the YMCA’S diabetes prevention program can help you adopt and Community $250 $350 as seasoned karate participants. maintain healthy lifestyles that will help you reduce Martial Arts Class Fees Personal Training your chances of developing diabetes. Semi Private Lessons* 4 8 Looking for a new challenge or need some additional Participants in the YMCA’S diabetes prevention Member $75 $120 Drop-In Rate 1 Class Session motivation? A certified YMCA Personal Trainer can be just what you need. Our trainers will evaluate your program meet in a classroom setting as a group with Community $130 $200 Member $12 $40 health history and lifestyle to design a program that a trained ymca lifestyle coach for 16 core sessions Community $15 $80 will specifically meet your needs and help you achieve to learn and practice lifestyle skills. During the *Semi Private lessons are based on a per person rate and sessions they learn how to make healthier food your goals. can include up to 3 participants. *Persons must bring their *Fees are for 1 Class per week. Class must be the same day choices, how to incorporate more physical activity own partner(s) to register for semi privates. and time for 8 week session. into their daily routine and how to manage a healthy Personal Training / Private Yoga & Pilates weight. After the initial 16 core sessions, Schedule: By appointment only. We require a 24-hour participants meet monthly for added support to help cancellation notice, or you will be billed for the session. Session Cancellations & Polices them maintain their progress. Private/Semi Private lessons are valid for three months FITNESS FOR ADULTS Training sessions last 30 or 60 minutes in length. A client from the date of purchase. Any unused lessons will be void may cancel directly with the trainer without penalty by at that time. Y Personal Fitness Program giving 24 hours notice. If notice is not given within a If you’ve been thinking about exercising but don’t know 24-hour period, the client will be charged for the session. Holistic Health Coaching where to begin, the Y Personal Fitness Program is for you. All sessions are valid for one year from date of purchase. We wanted to help guide and support you to a happier and DANCE It’s designed for those new to exercising or those who Only YMCA training staff is permitted to conduct personal healthier lifestyle. A YMCA Certified Health Coach will work haven’t exercised for some time and want instruction, training sessions within the facility. with you to make sustainable changes that are enjoyable in Belly Dance - A dance movement class that focuses support, and motivation. The Y Personal Fitness Program your eating habits by analyzing your exercise routine, on the core muscles, emphasizing muscular isolations. For additional information or to set up an appointment, relationships, daily practices and career to effectively reach will help you develop and maintain a physically active stop by the Membership Desk or contact Donte Jones, Dance to Middle Eastern rhythms while learning traditional lifestyle to meet your own personal needs and goals. The your health goals. All session are 1 on 1 and last 1 hour. movements and combinations. Personal Training Coordinator at 212-912-2115. All 12-week program includes four sessions with a Y Personal sessions must be purchased at the Membership Desk Fitness Coach. Please sign up for Y Personal Fitness at Salsa - This class captures the spirit of Latin America with before the initial appointment. # Appointments 1 4 8 electrifying music and a step by step coaching of salsa and our Membership Desk. This program is FREE for all YMCA mambo dance. members. Personal Training / Private Yoga & Pilates Member $65 $250 $480 Community $90 $350 $680 Dance Class Fees Fitness Orientation # Sessions 30 min. 1 3 5 10 20 New to the Y? We offer a complimentary fitness Drop-In Rate 1 Class Session orientation with one of our staff for all new members as Member $35 $55 $150 $240 $460 $900 Member $12 $40 an introduction to our cardiovascular and strength training Community $50 $75 $210 $340 $660 $1300 equipment. Appointments can be scheduled at the Member EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Community* $15 $80 Services Desk. *Fees are for 1 Class per week. Class must be the same day Small Group Personal Training CPR, First Aide, and Oxygen Administration and time for 8 week session. All the benefits of personal training with the company of Certification Classes a friend, family or small group . With YMCA Private Group Become a certified emergency responder! The Harlem Training you will work 1 on 2 with a Certified Personal YMCA in partnership with the American Safety and Health Trainer. (prices are per person) Limited to 4 clients MAX per Institute offers certification courses for the individual or MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES session. groups. Participants must have a resuscitation mask. Masks Capoeira - An ancient martial art of African origin, # Sessions 1 3 5 10 are available for purchase. Classes need a minimum of 5 Capoeira combines fluid, dance-like movements with kicks, participants to run. head butts, tripping sweeps and the appearance of Member $40 $115 $180 $345 playfulness or vulnerability. Music is played on traditional Community $55 $160 $250 $485 Class Fees instruments to accompany the players, to teach the CPR/AED/First Aide: $160 rhythmic heart of the art, and also to mask its power. CPR/AED: $110 Capoeira will challenge even the experienced gym First Aide: $80 participant because it requires a combination of strength, Oxygen Administration: $80 balance and coordination. No previous Capoeira experience *Group pricing is available for groups of 10 or more* required.

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The Harlem YMCA Literacy Zone offers FREE classes for adults Le Harlem YMCA New Americans Welcome Center propose des cours INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO JOIN THE Y! including: Adult Literacy, English as a Second Language (ESOL), gratuits pour les adultes qui sont: l’alphabétisation des adultes, Citizenship preparation, Computer Literacy & Job Readiness, and GED l’anglais comme seconde langue, la preparation a la citoyenneté, REFER YOUR FRIENDS TO THE YMCA AND IF THEY JOIN, YOU’LL RECEIVE A preparation. As a resource center, we are also available to connect l’Informatique/Compétences Professionnelles et la préparation au MEMBER REWARD CARD FOR FREE Y GEAR. you to other free services in the community to meet other needs such GED. En tant que centre de ressources, nous sommes également as legal services, job placement, and benefits enrollment. disponibles pour vous connecter à d’autres services gratuits dans la VISIT THE MEMBER SERVICE DESK FOR A REFERRAL FORM AND MORE INFORMATION. communauté pour répondre a vos autres besoins, comme les services CHECK OUT ALL OUR NEW COOL Y GEAR AT ymcanyc.org/reward We now have Welcome Centers located at two different locations! juridiques, le placement aux emplois, et l’inscription a des (See addresses below) prestations. Please visit our website for current class schedules Nous avons maintenant des Centres d’Accueil à deux endroits http://ymcalitzone.org différents! (voir les adresses ci-dessous) Registration for classes takes place on the following dates S’il vous plaît visitez notre site Web pour les horaires de cours (call for times and location): actuels: http://ymcalitzone.org YMCA NEW AMERICANS Spring Cycle: Registration March 25-28 Inscription pour les classes aux dates suivantes (appelez pour les Classes April 1 - June 20 heures et lieux) : WELCOME CENTERS Summer Cycle: Registration June 24-27 Cycle d’automne: Inscription du 24-27 Septembre Our multilingual resource and referral centers provide Classes July 1 – September 26 Classes du 1 Octobre - 20 Décembre, 2012 immigrant families with a wide array of instructional, Cycle d’hiver: Inscription du 26-27 Décembre . et du 2-3 Janvier vocational, recreational, family support, and social services Classes 7 Janvier - 21 Mars 2013 including: El Centro de Bienvenida para Nuevos Americanos en Harlem ofrece clases GRATIS para adultos que incluyen: Alfabetización para Adultos, • English as a Second Language Inglés como Segundo Idioma (ESOL), Ciudadanía, Aprendizaje de Visit Our Literacy Zone & New Americans Family • Cultural Orientation Computadora, Preparación para Trabajo y Preparación para el GED. Como un centro de recursos, también estamos disponibles a Welcome Centers • Citizenship Preparation conectarles a los otros servicios gratis en la comunidad, como Harlem YMCA Branch • Job Readiness servicios jurídicos, búsqueda de empleo, e inscripción de beneficios. 180 West 135th St • Computer Literacy Ahora tenemos dos locaciones de Centros de Bienvenida!! (ver (Between 6th & 7th Ave.) • Adult Literacy (212) 912-2163 direcciones abajo) • GED Preparation Por favor, visite nuestro web para los horarios de clase actuales Harlem YMCA Outreach Center http://ymcalitzone.org 2627 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd REGISTRATION/PRE-TESTING & CLASS SCHEDULE (Northeast corner of 151st St. and 7th Ave.) Inscripción para las clases en las siguientes fechas (llame por horarios (212) 690-4024 WINTER CYCLE: Registration December 26-27 y locaciones): and January 2-3 Ciclo de Primavera: Registro 25-28 de Marzo Classes January 7 - March 21 Clases 1 de Abril a 20 de Junio 2013 SPRING CYCLE: Registration March 25-28 Classes April 1 - June 20 For more information contact the Harlem YMCA Ciclo de Verano: Registro 24-27 de Junio SUMMER CYCLE: Registration June 24-27 Clases 1 de Julio a 26 de Septiembre 2013 Literacy Zone (212)912-2163 Classes July 1 - Sept. 26 www.ymcanewamericans.org 12 | HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 | 13 HARLEM YMCA

SWIM Camp is in session July 1st - August 23rd, 2013. SUMMER Registration begins February 4th, 2013. Kinder Camp Ages 3 - 4 SAFELY Adventure Camp Ages 5 -12 DAY Leaders Teen Camp Ages 13 - 16 Everyone’s safety is important to us, especially children. Swim Camp Ages 7 - 12 We ask that all abide by our pool guidelines. CAMP Basketball Camp Ages 8 – 12 Financial is available. Register Early!

1. Street shoes are not allowed on the pool 10. Instructional swim aids (kick boards/bar deck bells/pull buoys/noodles) are only for class use 2. Everyone in the pool must wear a swim cap 11. All questions regarding the Aquatics 3. Children 8 years old and younger must be policies/procedures should be directed to within arm’s length of a parent/adult the Aquatics Director or Executive Director guardian when in the pool SWIMMING 4. Children between the ages of 9 and 11 must SINGING have a parent/adult guardian on the pool deck or viewing area at all times SMILING (A LOT)

5. All non-swimmers must remain in the YMCA CAMP. IT’S WHAT KIDS shallow area WANT FOR SUMMER. 6. Any child wearing a flotation device must It’s not too early to start planning your child’s remain in the shallow area. Backpacks/ next summer adventure bubbles and lifejackets are provided as a flotation device to non-swimmers Our YMCA Day Camps across NYC incorporate swimming, arts and crafts, recreation and sports, field trips, literacy initiatives, character development and offer kids positive developmental experiences while having fun. 7. Infants and children who are not fully toilet trained must wear a swim diaper YMCA Sleepaway Camps, McAlister and Talcott (ages 6-15) introduce kids to a whole new world of adventurous learning and exciting experiences, 8. Breath holding during any aquatics activity just 90 miles northwest of New York City. is not allowed as can lead to person blacking All YMCA Summer Camps are overseen by trained, caring adult staff out and accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA).

9. Inflatable rings, balls, noodles or other large Give your child the summer they’ll never forget. pool toys are not permitted FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Caroline Sanchez at 212-912-2169 or [email protected] PLAY TOGETHER FAMILY/EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

The Harlem 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 PROGRAMS PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS Kipper (Ages 6 –20 months) Family Fitness Time – Families workout together, improving health Rumble & Tumble (Ages 9 –24 months) This level continues to provide positive aquatic experiences and fitness levels while spending quality time together. Family This class develops motor skills and movement awareness, for parents and infants. The infants learn basic water Fitness Time is designed to develop a workout plan they can stick including stretching, aerobics, balancing, ball play and skills and have fun playing with toys and flotation devices. to together. Our fitness center staff will assist your family in songs in a structured and nurturing environment. Children Parents review and learn more about basic aquatic safety. developing a workout plan. Participating families must consist of at will develop their physical strength, flexibility and least one adult with children 12 years and over and must attend an confidence. Class requires active parental or caregiver Inia (Ages 20 –36 months) orientation and come prepared with proper fitness attire. support. Children do more independent exploration of the aquatic environment with help from parents. The parents again Family Nights – Each month, bring your family to the Harlem YMCA Members: FREE review and learn additional information about aquatic to play and have fun together. Enjoy various activities, such as Community: $110 family swim, basketball, arts & crafts. Family nights will be held safety. The program provides opportunities for parent-child once a month. Contact membership desk for more information. teams to socialize with each other. Grown Up & Child Swim Family Swim – Families come to swim and enjoy the pool safely Harlem YMCA swim instructors teach pre-schoolers to while spending quality time together. be comfortable and safe both in and around the water. Swim Class Fees Children are assigned to classes according to their ability. Members: $75 Kids Night Out – Do you need a night out to go to dinner or even Swim caps must be worn to enter the pool—and are Community: $145 shopping, or do you just want to relax? Bring your children to the not provided by the Harlem Y. Swim caps are available for Harlem YMCA, where our trained staff will engage your youth in fun purchase. All infants and toddlers ( under 3 years old) and creative activities. EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS must be accompanied by a parent—and must wear a Tumbling Tots (Ages 2 – 4 years) Family Yoga – This special yoga practice is designed for the entire “swim diaper.” There is a 10 minute grace period to enter Toddlers will engage in friendly and non-competitive classes family to increase strength, flexibility and family bonds by creating all Aquatic classes. providing age appropiate activities including gymnastics togetherness. (Ages 3+) apparatus skills, tumbling and group games. Professionally For more information about our aquatics program, trained staff will ensure that children have fun while Family Zumba – is a fusion of Latin and International music, please contact Charkeita Anderson at 212-912-2162 or focusing on achievement at their own pace. Toddler’s will utilizing dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective [email protected]. become more confident, more willing to take risks and will fitness program. The routines are effective enough for the parents be challenged in creative new ways. but fun enough for the kids. (Ages 6+) Shrimp (Ages 6 –20 months) Members: FREE This is an introduction to the aquatic environment for Family Cardio Kickboxing – This class is set to upbeat music that Community: $110 combines martial arts with fitness movements while for the whole parents and their infants. Parents are encouraged to family. (Ages 6+) develop appropriate expectations for their children’s performance in the water. They learn basic aquatic safety and have a positive experience with their children that can help them grow closer.

14 | HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 | 15 Birthday Parties activities during your gym time. NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES Book your birthday party with the Harlem YMCA and let ALLOWED IN THE GYM. one of our professional staff help you enjoy Gym & Swim! “Pool” Party: Parties are booked on Saturdays from 3:30 – 6:30 pm and $400 for Members / $500 for Community Sundays from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. All birthday parties will be supervised/coordinated by Y staff. Birthday parties are for Two hours of fun in a designated party room with a YMCA children ages 1 -12 yrs. of age. host and one hour of water activities in our pool with a designated Lifeguard in addition to your YMCA host. No Our 3-hour party packages are designed for children ages more than 25 people may occupy the pool and deck. There 1- 12, to accommodate 20 - 25 guests (not including must be one adult chaperone (age 18+) for every 4 children accompanying adults) and are scheduled on Saturdays from in the pool, and swim caps are a must for all. Your staff 3:30-6:30PM, and Sundays from 1PM-4PM only. (NOTE: host will coordinate games and pool activities, supported During the months of July and August –Saturday parties by the chaperones. NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES ALLOWED will be from 4:30-7:30PM) You can access the party room IN THE POOL OR ON THE DECK. (additional pool rules are 30 minutes prior to the scheduled party to set up/decorate. listed on the attached application). The YMCA will provide tables and chairs (round and/or rectangle tables which accommodate 6-8 seats per table) and a special T-Shirt for the birthday child! “Gym & Pool” Party: $550 for Members / $650 for Community Depending on your specific party package, your party will generally begin with 30 minutes to one hour in the party An action packed, fun-filled three hours. Fifteen minutes room, then one hour in the gym or pool, followed by one after arrival – dart off to the gym for an hour of sports hour or 90 minutes back in the party room – completing activities (late-comers can meet them in the gym), followed three hours of birthday fun! You have the option of adding by one hour of pool time fun. Meet back at the room for an additional hour in the party room for an additional cost. 45 minutes of birthday festivities! Enjoy the same amenities mentioned in the Gym and Pool party categories. What to expect when having your party at the YMCA... A $100.00 non-refundable deposit with a party agreement • Your favorite YMCA activity all to yourself. is required to reserve your space. All fees include up to 20 • An enthusiastic staff person to assist with your set-up guests. To book your birthday party please contact Latoya and ensure that you have everything that you need. Jackson at 212.912.2162 or [email protected]. • A qualified staff person to lead games and activities that will keep all party-goers busy and happy for 45 minutes to 1 hour. • NO hassles for you. Let the YMCA do all the work.

“Room Only” Party: $350 for Members / $400 for Community Three hours of non-stop fun in a designated party room, hosted by a YMCA staff person, who will provide face painting or jewelry making. The room will be set up with the agreed upon tables and chairs. You are expected to provide the cake, decorations and party supplies. Your YMCA host will assist you in ensuring a smooth, entertaining and worry-free party.

“Gym” Party: $400 for Members / $500 for Community Two hours of fun in a designated party room and one hour in our Kids Gym (for ages 7 and under), or our gymnasium (ages 8-12). Our Kids Gym is loaded with games and activities to be led by your YMCA host. Our gymnasium is a standard full-court basketball gym. Your staff host can orchestrate basketball teams/games and other sports

16 | HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 | 17 Dance & Step Jr. Knicks Program 8-12 years Ages 7-17 years Designed for beginner and intermediate dancers, this high The Harlem YMCA Jr. Knicks Program is a non-competitive energy dance class will be comprised of hip hop, modern basketball league with a strong instructional base for boys GROWING and creative dance. This class is great for participants and girls in the Harlem Community. The program aims who want to enjoy structured care free environment and to build confidence in youth that will enhance their self- improving their physical and mental wellness. A wonder esteem. Good sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair play are way to reduce the stress levels of our youth. FREE! themes which all of our practices and games are conducted. The Program is sponsored by the New York Knicks MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES Professional Basketball Team and is presented by Sprite STRONG The YMCA’s Martial Arts Program combines fitness, and Foot Locker. The Jr. Knicks program is an 8 to 10 week self-defense, sport, meditation, discipline, character program which runs from January – March. development and self-confidence. YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS Registration begins December 10th, 2012 The Harlem YMCA provides after school, day and weekend programming for youths ages 3 to 18 years. Karate Program Fee: $35.00 We offer a host of programs that promote healthy spirit, mind and body through intellectual, social Youth Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced and recreational activities. The programming objective is to provide tools and resources that enhance 3-5 years, 6-8 years & 9-12 years Quick Start Tennis children’s individual skills and talents as well as teach young people cultural diversity, and understanding Participants will develop balance, coordination, self 3-5 years, 6-8 years & 9-12 years This is a great introduction to the sport of tennis. All skills of all people. The YMCA is a safe haven for all youth. confidence and discipline through this martial art form. Classes focus on the development of the youth’s positive and techniques will be taught from the game base approach attitude, behavior and character through building which include the PAS techniques. So come this exciting FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGE Healthy Y Kids sport at the Harlem YMCA. 8 -12 years self-esteem and self-discipline while instilling respect for OF 3 AND 12 YEARS themselves and others. A lifestyle program, Healthy Y Kids addresses physical 1 x week Members: $65 (see the front desk for complete schedule) activity and nutrition in a fun and creative way. Children 1 x week Members: $65 Community: $110 YOUTH FITNESS CLASSES will learn to make healthy snacks in which they can 2 x week Members: $95 prepare at home with their families. Parental support and Community: $110 Fitness isn’t just for adults. Keep your kids active and 2 x week Members: $95 Community: $145 encouragement is necessary for this program. FREE engaged in one of the exciting programs listed below. Community: $145 From running clubs to rumba classes to yoga, the Harlem Y has classes and programs for kids to exercise in fun and ART, MUSIC, & DANCE CLASSES exciting ways. YOUTH SPORTS CLASSES & CLINICS For youth ages 3-4 years & 5-8 years The YMCA’s Martial Arts Program combines fitness, Kids Yoga self-defense, sport, meditation, discipline, character 3-4 years & 5-8 years Class Fees: Members: $65 development and self-confidence 3-4 year old program: Yoga comes to life in these fun Community: $110 and creative classes designed to stimulate a young child’s Basketball Foundation growing curiosity. Playful yoga poses, animated breathing Art Start 3-5 years, 6-8 years & 9-12 years exercises and imaginative relaxation techniques, teach 2, This early art experience introduces young children to a Our Youth instructional basketball classes will help 3 and 4-year olds about their budding bodies. Sprinkled variety of materials and basic art concepts, such as color, participants develop their skills in an environment that with music, crafts, picture books, puppets and other age- line, shape, and texture. Storytelling will be integrated with encourages peer support and positive reinforcement. The appropriate props, we’ll spark the child’s inner creativity drawing and painting. This is a nurturing environment that basketball foundation class will include lessons in dribbling, while enhancing language development, motor coordination will stress experimentation, creativity, and FUN! This course shooting, passing and the defensive and offensive rules of and play skills. This class participants are accompanied by serves as an exciting introduction to the world of art and the game. This is a great place for your child to meet new parents & guardians. all its possibilities. 1x/week friends and build their basketball skills. 5-8 year old program: Cooperative games, theme Ballet 1 x week Members: $65 activities, storytelling, music, and art engage the natural Ballet is one of the world’s most graceful dance styles. Our Community: $110 energy and enthusiasm of the 5, 6 and 7-year old child. classes teach the basic techniques of traditional ballet. 2 x week Members: $95 Classes explore yoga poses, breathing exercises, visual We use a variety of music for our classes taking this style Community: $145 imagery and relaxation techniques while conveying lessons from classic to modern. This is a pre-ballet class that will in self-expression, body image, social skills, positive teach the very basics of the dance while allowing creative thinking. movement from each dancer. It is an introductory class that will help to open the child’s eyes to the world of dance. Members: $65 1x/week Community: $110

18 | HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 | 19 Y Afterschool Prevention Education Program When children enter the Y After School program, a whole Ages: 5-17 other world of imagination and growth opens up to them. In addition to supplementing what they have learned in school, The Harlem YMCA Prevention Education Afterschool Program they participate in interactive learning models that engage provides workshops, discussion groups, sports activities and critical thinking skills get assistance with their homework positive healthy alternative options for youth and teens in from trained YMCA staff, have a chance to socialize with our community. These activities promote alcohol free and each other, and form long-lasting friendships that enhance drug free lifestyles. We service the youth (5–12) in an after their development, growth and self-confidence. school setting on Monday through Friday, 3pm – 6pm and our teens (13-17) in our teen center. Participants must be LEARN TO Our curriculum is based on a program model that focuses on referred and must have a completed medical form to be learning enhancement, health and recreation, and building elegible for the program. For program information call SAVE LIVES competence and confidence in children. The program Latoya Jackson, 212-912-2162, or [email protected]. runs every regular school day, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., in a FREE YMCA LIFEGUARD supervised and structured environment, providing a safe Or visit the following location: CERTIFICATION COURSE after school alternative for children. The staff-to-student Harlem River Outreach Center ratio is 1:10 and the site capacity can range from 75 to as 2627 7th Avenue, New York, NY MARCH 25 - MARCH 29, 2013 many as 150 children. 212-690-4024 Courses offered in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island Y After School is offered at low or no cost to parents, thanks Fee: FREE Program! YMCA membership is not required to FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: to generous support from the NYC Department of Education, participate. Mary O’Donoghue at 212-630-9703 or NYC Department of Youth & Community Development, [email protected] and federal grants through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, The After-School Corporation, leading corporations, foundations, individual donors and our Strong PRESCHOOL YOUTH Kids Campaign. Y After School programs are offered at more & TEEN AQUATICS than 140 sites throughout the city, most of which are New The pool is located on the second level of the Harlem YMCA. York City public elementary and middle schools, serving more Certified lifeguards are on duty at all times when the pool is than 15,000 girls and boys each year. Contact the Harlem open. Schedules are available at the membership desk. Swim Y to learn about how you can enroll your child in this great caps are not provided, but are available for purchase and program. must be worn at all times in the pool.

For more information about how you can enroll your child in Pike the Harlem YMCA Y After School program, Latoya Jackson, 3-5 years Youth & family Director at 212-912-2162 or email at At this level, children usually begin attending classes without [email protected]. their parents. This level helps children develop safe pool behavior, adjust to the water, and develop independent Y Afterschool Program Sites movement in the water. It is designed for new swimmers, teaching basic paddle stroke and kicking skills, pool safety, Y SPLASH PS 57: 212-860-5812 and comfort in holding their faces in the water while blowing 176 East 115th Street, NY, NY 10029 bubbles and swimming. WEEK PS 96: 347-582-5054 Eel MARCH 25 - MARCH 29, 2013 3-5 years 216 East 120th Street, NY, NY 10032 created to help people of all This advanced beginner level reinforces Pike skills. It is for FREE PROGRAM PS 123: 212-690-5925 children who are comfortable in the water. They are taught ages, especially children, to learn basic 301 West 140th Street NY, NY 10030 to flutter kick, dive, float, and perform the progressive swimming skills and water safety practices. paddle stroke. Children can swim across the pool without More information available at the PS 129: 212-690-5932 assistance by the end of this level. Member Service Desk 425 West 130th Street NY, NY 10027

PS 200: 212-491-6636 2589 7th Avenue NY, NY 10039 Rays Shark 3-5 years 6-17 years At this level children review previous skills, improve stroke Swimmers must have excellent front crawl and backstroke. Swim for Life skills, build endurance by swimming on their front and back, Students should demonstrate coordination in breaststroke and learn to tread water and perform more progressive and butterfly as well as be able to tread water for 6 The YMCA of Greater New York in collaboration with the NYC diving skills. Children can swim across the pool on their minutes, perform a 200 yard I.M. and swim 15+ laps. They Department of Education, the New York City Department of Parks front and back without assistance by the end of this level. must be ready to polish strokes and turns. & Recreation and Asphalt Green sponsor the “Swim for Life” Pre-requisites: Fish program. The focus of “Swim For Life” is to teach second grade Starfish students basic aquatic skills to make them safer in and around the water. Achieving competency in and around water can result in a 3-5 years Swim for Teens (Beginner) Children at this level review previously learned skills and number of positive outcomes: refine their strokes, personal safety, rescue, and floating 13-17 years Designed for the beginner swimmer. Students will become • Save children’s lives skills. They also learn underwater swimming skills. children more comfortable in the water. They will also learn kicks, can swim the length of the pool on their front and back at • Enhance their enjoyment of water activities arm motions, floating and basic water-safety. the end of this level. Pre-requisites: none • Provide a means to improve their overall fitness Polliwog Beginner • Build self-awareness through the mastery of a life skill 6-12 years Swim for Teens (Intermediate) We are targeting second grade students for participation in one of Designed for the beginner swimmer. Students will become 13-17 years the three ten-week sessions given in a school year. The program more comfortable with putting their faces in the water. Designed for intermediate swimmers, this class is held in operates during the school day and each child will receive weekly They will also learn kicks, arm motions, floating and basic the deep water. Students need to be able to swim with their aquatic instruction. In order to encourage students to practice/ water-safety. Pre-requisites: none faces in the water and float comfortably on their backs. enjoy their newly developed skills during OST (Out of School Time), Students will be introduced to backstroke, sidestroke, and participants will receive an application for a “Strong Kid’s Card” Polliwog Advanced rotary breathing. The ability to tread water for one minute which allows specific practice time at branches. 6-12 years is required. Pre-requisites: Beginner Designed for the beginner/ intermediate swimmer. Students will become more comfortable with putting their faces in the water. They will also learn kicks, arm motions, floating and basic water-safety. Pre-requisites: Polliwog Beginner Swim Class Fees Private & Semi-Private Swim *Semi Private lessons are based on a per person rate and Members: $75 can include up to 3 participants. *Persons must bring their Guppy Private swim lessons offer more individualized Community: $145 attention and more specific skill development. Working own partner(s) to register for semi privates. 6-12 years with an instructor one-on-one can help you prepare for a Designed for intermediate beginner, this class is held in Schedule: Must be 3 years old or older. By appointment special event or give you a more comfortable and confidant the deep water. Children need to be able to swim with their only. We require a 24-hours cancellation notice, or you will feeling as you learn. faces in the water and float comfortably on their backs. be billed for the session. Private/Semi Private lessons are Students will be introduced to backstroke, sidestroke, and Students are assigned an instructor and scheduled after valid for three months from the date of purchase. Any rotary breathing. The ability to tread water for one minute registering. Session may be held when other aquatic unused lessons will be void at that time. There is a 10 is required. Pre-requisites: Polliwog Advanced programs are in progress. minute grace period to enter all Aquatic classes.

Minnow Private Lessons 4 8 6-17 years Member $150 $250 Minnows must be able to swim front crawl with rotary Community $250 $350 breathing and tread water for 1 minute. They will need to be ready to swim 4-6 laps without stopping. Students are Semi Private Lessons* 4 8 also introduced to breaststroke and scissor kick. Pre-requisites: Guppy Member $75 $120 Community $130 $200 Fish 6-17 years Preschool Private (3-5 yr. olds) Swimmers must have a good front crawl, backstroke, Penguin Program (3+ yrs.)* 30 minute session elementary backstroke, and breaststroke and be ready to *special needs private lessons learn dolphin kick. They must be able to tread water for 3 Member $75 $120 minutes and swim 6-12 laps without stopping. Community $130 $200 Pre-requisites: Minnow

20 | HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 | 21 TEEN PROGRAMS Teens Take the City BLACK ACHIEVERS IN INDUSTRY Teens Take the City is a dynamic leadership development FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 12-17 program that offers NYC teens the opportunity to roll up PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE their sleeves and get involved in issues affecting them and AGES 12-17 Today’s teens are tomorrow’s leaders. Y teen programs their community. Teens engage in community mapping to offer New York City young people a forum to be heard. figure out how to better their community, work in small Through civic engagement program, health and fitness groups to identify a law to address the issue, develop a Mentoring Program College Tour activities and special interest clubs, teens can connect policy proposal that is debated for other teens at City High School Students High School Students with their peers while giving back to their community. At Hall, learn the history and function of NYC government, the Y, we work every day to help teens set and achieve and meet and interview a NYC official. Once students have The Mentor program connects motivated New York City The Black College Tour is an annual trip that allows the teens with acknowledged successful professional adults their personal and educational goals. As a result, NYC developed a policy proposal, they will implement their Harlem YMCA to take 40 college bound high school juniors to realize their full potential through a variety of academic teens gain confidence as they recognize the Y as a place initiatives in their community through youth-lead service to visit a number of Historical Black Colleges & Universities. and social resources and experiences. Mentors have where they belong and can feel comfortable exploring learning activities. Talk about social responsibility at its Each year the itinerary changes but some of the regular best! Free been recognized as Black Achievers in Industry at the stops include: Howard, Spelman, Clark Atlanta, Morgan, new interests and passions. Through our leadership and Harlem YMCA’s Annual Awards Ceremony, referred by a academic enrichment programs, the Y makes sure that North Carolina A&T and many more! Applications for the Black Achiever Alum, or recommended by their respective Black College Tour will be available December 2012. every teen has an opportunity to envision and pursue a Teen After School Program corporations to participate in this program. Mentors positive future, and to take an active role in strengthening Every Teen Center is unique, but all run on weekday and are linked with mentees based on mentee’s career goal For information on teen programs, contact Sonia Allen weekend evenings and offer: recreation such as pool and Mentor’s area of expertise, as well as their common his or her community. at 212-912-2169 or [email protected]. tables, ping pong, computer labs or video games; sports hobbies/personal interests. Mentors and Mentees develop leagues and open gym for basketball, soccer and other their own schedule of educational, social and recreational Teen Hours 3-8pm weekdays. Teens may use the sports; health and fitness activities, including access to activities, based on their mutual schedules, and participate facility after 8pm Monday to Friday and on weekends free weights and fitness equipment; academic support such in a host of YMCA events during the school year that only with parental supervision. as tutoring and homework help; counseling like applying to nurture a mentoring relationship. Mentors are encouraged college or looking for financial aid to pay for college; and to assist the YMCA in the efforts of conducting quality service learning opportunities such as volunteering. Free workshops and seminars, which focus on college readiness Teen Membership and career and personal development. Free Come out and show your skills on our basketball court, work out in our fitness center or just hang out with friends Global Teens in our lounge. A fitness orientation must be completed by Global Teens is an international exchange and service all teens before using the cardio area. Teen membership learning program which encourages teens to step outside curfew is 8pm. the comfortable surroundings of their home country and embark on a deep, inspirational and impactful journey of Youth & Government personal growth and global exploration for teens ages 13 to 18. Teens are selected through an intensive application Youth & Government lets young people experience how and interview process. Each travel group participates our nation’s democratic process works from the inside out. in overseas and NYC area service projects focused on a Starting with issues that stir their passions, teens learn to specific social issue, such as food injustice, environmental debate public policy, write legislation and (simulate) taking awareness, human rights, freedom of expression, HIV/ over the State Legislature in Albany. Proposed legislation AIDS prevention, diabetes prevention and more. Through originating with Youth & Government participants has gone a year-long commitment, teens are able to positively and on to be presented by actual legislators and signed into powerfully interact with the global community. New York State Law. Organized in 1936 in the State of New York, the YMCA Youth & Government Program is now a national program of the YMCA held in 38 states with more For information about how you can become a than 46,000 students from all walks of life involved. Free Global Teen, contact John Cruz at [email protected] or call 212-727-8800 Leaders Club & Jr. Leaders Club You can meet many of tomorrow’s leaders today at the YMCA Leaders Club, a leadership incubation program that gives teens the opportunity to learn to become more effective in their interactions with others. Teens improve their individual leadership and social skills while also experiencing new ways to give back and grow as human beings. Teens meet on a weekly basis in small groups to develop and implement projects aimed at providing valuable service to their local community. Free

22 | HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 | 23 Black Achievers in Industry (bai) Corporate Scholarship & Internship Program

In 1995, the Black Achievers in Industry (bai) initiative Corporate Internship Program launched the Corporate Scholarship program to provide The bai Corporate Internship program will offer our direct support to motivated New York City high school corporate scholarship recipients who have demonstrated students in pursuit of a higher education. Thanks to our academic achievement and leadership skills an enriching corporate partners, a goal has been established to award experience that will give them relevant and necessary 50 plus scholarships at $2,500 each, every year. training to move forward in pursuing their careers. It is a 7 week internship program where interns are placed at Corporate Scholarship Program corporations where they will gain valuable work experience All African-American New York City college bound high and exposure to a wide range of industries and career school seniors are eligible to apply for the bai Corporate options. During this professional placement students will Scholarship and previous scholarship recipients currently network and work closely with professionals in their field of in their freshmen, sophmore, and junior year of college. study and interest. Internship opportunities are available Students with an interest in Science, Technology, in accounting, engineering, finance, human resources, Engineering, Mathematics and Business/Finance are information technology, marketing & communication, strongly encouraged to apply. broadcast journalism, medical and legal fields. The 2013 Internship applications will be available January 4th, 2013 Applicant must submit: and are due March 29th, 2013. • Completed application • Two Essays • Letter of Recommendation For more information about our bai corporate IT’S ABOUT TAKE CONTROL • Official Transcript scholarship and internship program, please • Photograph (No cell phone photos) contact Latoya Jackson at 212-912-2162 or YOU CAN REDUCE YOUR DIABETES RISK AND [email protected] THE WHOLE GAIN TOOLS FOR HEALTHY LIVING THROUGH Recipients are selected based on a written essay, academic THE YMCA’S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM. achievement and financial need. Applications will be PERSON If you are at high risk for type 2 diabetes, the YMCA’s available on November 5th, 2012 and are due no later Diabetes Prevention Program can help you adopt and than January 18th, 2013. Scholarship recipients will be maintain healthy lifestyles that will help you reduce your recognized at the 2013 Black Achievers in Industry Awards chances of developing diabetes. Dinner on March 13th, 2013 at the New York Marriot HEALTH & WELL-BEING Hotel. ABOUT THE PROGRAM FOR CANCER SURVIVORS In a classroom setting, a trained lifestyle coach will help facilitate a small group of participants in learning about The Y and LIVESTRONG joined together to create healthier eating, physical activity and other behavior changes LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a physical activity and over the course of 16 one-hour sessions. After the initial 16 well-being program designed to help adult cancer core sessions, participants meet monthly for added support survivors achieve their holistic health goals. The to help them maintain their progress. research-based program offers people affected by cancer a safe, supportive environment to participate in PROGRAM GOALS: physical and social activities focused on strengthening • Reduce body weight by 7% the whole person. • Increase physical activity to 150 minutes per week

Participants work with Y staff trained in supportive WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? cancer care to achieve their goals, such as building In order to qualify for the program, you must be at least18 muscle mass and strength; increasing flexibility and years old, overweight (BMI > 25)* and at high risk for endurance; and improving confidence and self-esteem. developing type 2 diabetes or have been diagnosed with In addition to physical benefits, LIVESTRONG at the prediabetes† by a healthcare provider. YMCA focuses on the emotional well-being of survivors and their families by providing a supportive community *Asian individual(s) BMI > 22 where people impacted by cancer can connect during †Individuals who have already been diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes do not qualify for this program. treatment and beyond.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: For more information contact Judy Ouziel at 212-912-2524 or email [email protected] 24 | HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 JOINING THE CAUSE MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION BECOME A PART OF THE HISTORY OF THE HARLEM YMCA AND START MEMBERSHIP CARDS

ON THE PATH TO IMPROVED FITNESS AND HEALTH! MEMBERSHIP CARD The Harlem membership card must be presented and scanned in order to gain access into a YMCA facility. MISSION HARLEM Y FACILITY AMENITIES PROGRAM CARDS Program members will be issued a card The YMCA of Greater New York is a community service The Harlem Y provides members with a full-service fitness granting them YMCA access for their program. This card organization that promotes positive values through center — but without the binding annual contract. must be presented and scanned for access into the YMCA programs that build spirit, mind and body, welcoming all facility and/or a specific program. people with a focus on youth. Our facility amenities include: LOST CARDS Please let us know if your card is lost or THE HARLEM YMCA • Healthy Lifestyles Center: stolen. A $10 replacement fee will be charged to issue a The Harlem Y has something for everyone —from infants - Cardio equipment with plasma screens and new membership card. to older adults. We provide programs and activities for the I-pod hook ups entire family. - Circuit Training Equipment • Free Weight Room PROGRAM CREDIT REFUND POLICY The Harlem Y offers health and wellness, aquatics, and • Basketball Gymnasium with Boxing Area dance programs, as well as top-notch exercise and weight • Indoor Pool with lap and recreational swim • Programs are non-refundable training equipment, saunas, and steam-rooms. We have • Sauna and Steam Room developed outstanding programs in a fun, safe and caring • Computer Lab and Lounge • The YMCA reserves the right to cancel any class due environment. Our youth activities, for kids and teens’ ages • Towel Service to lack of minimum enrollment. Under these 3-17, include after-school, arts & crafts, sports, health, • Free childcare for 2 hours per day in kid’s gym circumstances, a full refund or credit will be issued leadership, and summer camp programs. We also have an • Special events and offerings all year long upon request excellent aquatics program for infants - 17 years of age. POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION • Credit will not be given for classes not attended In addition to our many services, we provide Kids Space YMCA membership is available to all persons regardless and Kids Gym for children with Memberships or Family of race, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual • There will be no make-up unless the YMCA cancels Memberships. It provides a safe place for young children orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or or postpones a class to play or read books while parents are working out in the financial circumstances. The YMCA welcomes families and • There will be no make-up for scheduled holidays, facility. The program has knowledgeable and caring on-duty persons of all ages, income levels, and physical conditions snow days or other weather conditions beyond our supervisors, and the convenient service is available for up with an emphasis on responsibility and self-improvement. to 2-full hours per visit. Call our Membership Desk, and ask control about the program schedule. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE • If a participant requests a credit or refund for a Applications for financial assistance should be submitted to medical reason, he or she must speak to the Director Along with good nutrition and eating habits, the benefits the member services desk with a copy of the most recent of that department and provide the necessary of exercise are unlimited. A regular routine of physical 1040 tax form. Applications require 2 weeks to be documentation. It is at the discretion of the activity has been attributed to lowering the incidences of processed and award recipients will be notified by mail. heart attacks, and strokes caused by hypertension. And it Executive Director to approve or reject any is an excellent means of weight-control, and building bone MEMBERSHIP GUARANTEE application for credit or refund. strength for everyone—kids to older adults. And for your Membership in the YMCA is fully guaranteed. Members convenience, all of our programs are in 8-week sessions. who are not completely satisfied with their YMCA membership are entitled to a refund of any unused portion of their membership. Note: Initiation fees are non-refundable.

26 | HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 | 27 PROGRAM CHANGES POLICY CAMERA POLICY The Harlem YMCA reserves the right to change programs For the privacy and security of all—especially our kids HARLEM YMCA (i.e. instructors, class type, days, fees, etc.). The YMCA and teens—we do not allow any photo or video recording reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment. without permission from the Executive Director. Every attempt will be made to reach those registered either by phone or e-mail to inform them of the cancellation. Cancelled classes will be issued a refund or credit. All LOCKER ROOMS & LOCKERS credits are good for one year only and must be mentioned • Lockers are available for daily use. Please bring GUEST when applying to any service at the Harlem YMCA. your own lock to secure your belongings when using the facility At the YMCA, we expect staff, volunteers, members and • Our family- friendly changing room and private guests to behave in accordance with our mission and values restrooms are available for parents who wish to at all times, respecting the rights and dignity of others. accompany their child over the age of five and of the opposite gender. (located on the 2nd and 3rd ROOMS MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATION floor) Cancellation of membership requires a fifteen (15) day written notice prior to the monthly draft date. YMCA “AWAY” POLICY GET MORE AND PAY LESS WHEN YOU STAY AT THE HARLEM YMCA! AWAY (Always Welcome at the YMCA) As a YMCA member, MEMBERSHIP TRANSFER Enjoy the full-service fitness center which includes Rooms are private singles and bunk bed doubles. Guests you have access to YMCAs across the country and around Membership and program privileges are not transferable swimming pool, steam room and sauna, and cardiovascular share common bathrooms which are conveniently located the world. You must present a valid YMCA ID to be eligible from one person to another. Membership may be and strength training studios. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi on each floor. to use AWAY privileges. Harlem YMCA allows members from transferred from one branch to another within NYC. and televisions in the tourist lounge, business center, daily around the nation to use the facility up to 6 times per year housekeeping services and 24-hour security. * Free unlimited Wi-Fi (in tourist lounge) MEMBERSHIP HOLDS at no cost. * Clean linens & towels provided Members may put their membership on hold for 1 - 3 For travelers who are on the go, we are conveniently months during any calendar year. A monthly hold fee * No curfew or lockout FACILITY RENTALS located near four underground train lines (2/3, B/C) which * Each room is private with own lock & key ($15) will be charged and all membership privileges will be run 24 hours a day. A 10 minute ride will take you to the Hold your next event, meeting or performance at the * Each room has air-conditioning & refrigerator suspended while your membership is on hold. most scenic and serene section of Central Park, and 10 Harlem YMCA … * 24 Hour security minutes more will take you to the heart of Manhattan and * Elevator building PAYMENT OPTIONS & INFORMATION Schedule a baby shower, graduation, anniversary or holiday hotspots like Times Square, Empire State Building and * Free Tourist Information and Maps • Membership dues must be up-to-date in order to use party at the Harlem YMCA. You may bring food and Rockefeller Center. facility. non-alcoholic beverages, party favors and decorations. Stay in the neighborhood and admire the historic Please Note: All guests must be 13 years of age or older. • Rates and schedules are subject to change. Don’t forget, in addition to meeting and workshop architecture and rich cultural sites on a guided tour through Visitors are not permitted on guest room floors after • Membership may be paid in full by cash, personal checks, space, you can rent the Little Theatre for performances, Harlem, get a taste of soul by Top Chef Master, Marcus 11pm. Check-in after 2pm, Check-out by 11am. MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover cards. screenings and book signings. Samuelsson at Red Rooster, and polish off the night with For current rates & special offers or to book your stay, • Monthly payments are payable by credit card or bank Rental fees vary depending on the space you choose. some smooth jazz on Sugar Hill. contact [email protected] or draft only (excluding Discover). There is no cash option And remember you don’t have to be a member of the (212) 912-2100. for monthly payments. Harlem YMCA to schedule an event or meeting here. For • If a check or an automatic back draft is returned for more information and reservations, please contact the insufficient funds a service fee of $15.00 will be added membership office at 212-912-2100 or stop by and pick to the payment amount. up a space rental request form. GUEST AND DAY PASSES All YMCA members are given 6 complimentary guest passes per year to help introduce the Y to friends and associates. Community can purchase a guest pass at the membership desk. School/Photo I.D. required upon entrance. Harlem members are welcome to visit other YMCA locations within NYC 10 times per year at no charge. Day passes are available to purchase.

Adult Fee: $15/day Youth/Teen Fee: $8/day

28 | HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 HARLEM YMCA WINTER | SPRING 2013 | 29 EXERCISING COURTESY While you’re improving your life, help others grow strong too. We ask you to follow the Y Code of Conduct and exhibit the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility while you’re here.

1. Get oriented. Not sure how to use the equipment 5. Help us keep the Y clean. Wipe off equipment or what you should be doing? Orientations are free after each use. Return all equipment when for all members! finished with it. Take your personal items with 2. Just ask. We’re here to help! you. Remove the plates from lifting bars when you’re done. Don’t bring food, open containers 3. If there’s a problem with any of the equipment or coffee cups into the center. or the facility, please let a staff person know. If there’s an incident or accident, contact a 6. Give others a turn. The equipment is here for uniformed staff person immediately. everyone to use. Please respect the 30-minute LOCATIONS time limit on cardio equipment if others are 4. Be safe. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear. MANHATTAN BRANCHES BROOKLYN BRANCHES QUEENS BRANCHES STATEN ISLAND BRANCHES waiting, and follow any posted sign-up (Open-toed shoes, over-restrictive or street clothes Chinatown YMCA Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA Cross Island YMCA Broadway Center YMCA procedures. 273 Bowery 1121 Bedford Avenue 238-10 Hillside Avenue 651 Broadway are not allowed.) Have a spotter help you with free New York, NY 10002 Brooklyn, NY 11216 Bellerose, NY 11426 Staten Island, NY 10310 weights. Warm up before and cool down after 7. Storing your stuff. Lockers in the center are only 212.912.2460 718.789.1497 718.479.0505 718.981.4933 exercise. Make sure you’ve had enough to eat and meant for your personal items while you are in Harlem YMCA Dodge YMCA Flushing YMCA North Shore Center YMCA/ drink before exercising to prevent dizziness or the Y. Items may not be left overnight. 180 West 135th Street 225 Atlantic Avenue 138-46 Northern Blvd. Counseling Service New York, NY 10030 Brooklyn, NY 11201 Flushing, NY 11354 285 Vanderbilt Avenue lightheadedness. If you are experiencing dizziness, 8. Youth are welcome after completing an 212.912.2100 718.625.3136 718.961.6880 Staten Island, NY 10304 pain or unusual discomfort at any time, stop the orientation and submitting a signed parental 718.981.4382 International YMCA Flatbush YMCA Jamaica YMCA exercise and ask staff for help. consent form. (ages 12-17) 5 West 63rd Street 1401 Flatbush Avenue 89-25 Parsons Blvd. South Shore Center YMCA 9. Get personal. Personal trainers are available. New York, NY 10023 Brooklyn, NY 11201 New York, NY 11423 3939 Richmond Avenue 212.727.8800 718.469.8100 718.739.6600 Staten Island, NY 10312 Ask a staff person for more information. 718.227.3200 McBurney YMCA Greenpoint YMCA Long Island City YMCA 10. Hang it up. For your safety and in consideration 125 West 14th Street 99 Meserole Avenue 32-33 Queens Blvd. for others, please refrain from cell phone use New York, NY 10011 New York, NY 11222 Long Island City, NY 11101 HUGUENOT, NY 212.912.2300 718.389.3700 718.392.7932 New York YMCA Camp while in the fitness facilities. Big Pond Road Vanderbilt YMCA North Brooklyn YMCA Ridgewood YMCA Huguenot, NY 12746 224 east 47th Street 570 Jamaica Avenue 69-02 64th Street 845.858.2200 New York, NY 10017 Brooklyn, NY 11208 Ridgewood, NY 11385 212.912.2500 718.277.1600 212.912.2180 ASSOCIATION OFFICE West Side YMCA Prospect Park YMCA 5 West 63rd Street 5 West 63rd Street 357 Ninth Street New York, NY 10023 New York, NY 10023 New York, NY 11215 212.630.9600 212.875.4100 718.768.7100

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P 212-912-2100 F 212-491-3178 E [email protected] W ymcanyc.org/harlem WELCOME TO THE HARLEM YMCA