DISCOVER YOUR Y Ridgewood Y Summer/Fall 2019 PROGRAM & CLASS GUIDE 69-02 64th St. Ridgewood, NY 11385 212-912-2180 ymcanyc.org/ridgewood CONTACT TABLE OF US CONTENTS PHONE: 212-912-2180 WHY THE Y...... 3 E-MAIL: [email protected] ADULTS ...... 4 WEB: ymcanyc.org/ridgewood KIDS & FAMILY ...... 8 @ridgewood_ymca YOUTH ...... 12 facebook.com/ridgewoody TEENS ...... 16 @ridgewood_ymca SWIM...... 18 SUMMER CAMP ...... 20 JOIN THE Y...... 26 LOCATIONS ...... BACK INSIDE COVER

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Monday - Friday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

2019 SESSION & REGISTRATION DATES SUMMER REGISTRATION DATES Member: June 15, 2019 Community: June 22, 2019

SUMMER SESSION DATES: July 1, 2019 - August 25, 2019

FALL I REGISTRATION DATES Member: August 17, 2019 Community: August 24, 2019

FALL I SESSION DATES: September 3 - October 27, 2019

FALL II REGISTRATION DATES Member: October 12, 2019 Community: October 19, 2019

FALL II SESSION DATES: October 28 - December 22, 2019 WHY THE Y NO HIDDEN FEES NO ANNUAL FEES Where there’s a Y, there’s a way — to achieving your goals, supporting your NO PROCESSING FEES family, and strengthening your community. Our programs help members learn, NO CONTRACTS grow, and reach their full potential. At the YMCA, we’re here for all New Yorkers, to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community.

ADULT/SENIOR FAMILY AMENITIES, PROGRAMS, AND CLASSES MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP

Member discounts and priority registration on all fee-based programs, such as sports, camp, and more ✔ ✔

State-of-the-art fitness center – includes more than 50 pieces of cardio and strength equipment ✔ ✔

Over 60 FREE weekly group exercise classes – includes yoga, Indoor Cycling, and more ✔ ✔

FREE YMCA Weight Loss Program ✔ ✔

Y Fit Start – FREE 12-week program where Y coaches help develop personalized fitness plans ✔ ✔

Sauna ✔ ✔

Basketball court ✔ ✔

FREE child watch and Y Kids Zone ✔ ✔

FREE WiFi ✔ ✔

FREE family/youth classes – such as Family Art, Recreation/Gym, Events and more ✔

FREE teen orientation to the fitness center ✔

FREE teen programs – including Leaders Club, Teens Take the City, and Teen Center ✔

Convenient family locker room ✔

RIDGEWOOD Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 3 ADULTS Train with friends, play a sport, try a new class, and take care of the whole you. The YMCA is here to help you get healthier, achieve your goals, and have fun while doing it.

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Deep Definitions Sculpt and define every inch of your body in this strength GROUP EXERCISE training class. Insanity® CLASSES Insanity live! Workout in 3 to 5-minute blocks, and take breaks only long enough to gulp some air and get right back to work. It’s called Max Interval Training, because it keeps your body We offer over 60 FREE group fitness classes working at maximum capacity through your entire workout. You for people of all ages and abilities. See our full keep pushing your limits – so your body has to adapt. schedule online. Kettlebells This is a total body workout that blends highly effective techniques for improving muscular endurance, total body CONDITIONING coordinated movements and cardiovascular conditioning. Each movement and progression is taught with an emphasis on safety, highlighting essential body alignment. Boot Camp Take your body to the next level with Kettlebell training! A challenging workout for your entire body, using calisthenics such as pushups, jumping jacks, crunches and Total Body Conditioning other body weight exercises. A full body workout designed to strengthen and tone the upper and lower body using an assortment of fitness ® Bosu Conditioning equipment. Challenge your coordination and functional strength like never before with BOSU ball training. BOSU will provide a Train like an Athlete complete workout like you have never experienced before. Athletic drills create an intense workout to get your performance to the next level. 4 RIDGEWOOD Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 Members: $100|Community: $125for 8-week session *This isafee-based 8week program. and extend therange ofmovement atthejoints. stretching methodstogradually increase musclestrength to mentionfun!This8-week program usesavariety of and more are introduced withpatienceandcare, not Ballet isanessentialfoundation for alldance. Thebasics Adult Ballet* Zumba Meet somewalking orrunningpartnersinthisclub. and stepupdown tothemusic Using anaerobic step,participantsfollow choreography energizing music. An intensecardio workout ofsimulatedroad bike ridingto and Isometricposes. fuses cardio, Pilates,isometricmovements, plyometrics resistance withconstantsimulateddrumming.Theworkout POUND isafull-bodycardio jamsession,combininglight periods oflow intensity. high speed,intensitywork alternatedwithrecovery Supercharge your fitnesswiththischallengingclassof energizing music. An intensecardio workout ofsimulatedroad bike ridingto engaged! helps you focus onspecificmusclegroups so you stay The challengeofaddingresistance by usinglightweights about your core. Our mostchallengingabworkout -thisintenseclassisall calorie-burning dancefitnessparty. intensity andhigh-intensitymoves for aninterval-style, Zumba Walk/Run Club Step IndoorCycling POUND H.I.I.T. Cycle andSculpt Zumba UltimateAbs DANCE CARDIO ® takes the“work” outofworkout, by mixinglow- ® ® Toning ® feet moving andyour heart pumping. choreography, withastep-by-step progression togetyour A cardiovascular workout toHipHopmusic.Learn fun dance, African music,Caribbean dance,andSocamusic! A high-intensitydancefitnessclassfusedwith African were atCarnival! Let looseanddancetotheSocamusic. make you have funandsweat justlike you would ifyou This Caribbean baseddancefitnessclassisdesignedto challenging andfunworkout. A rhythmicchoreographed aerobic workout thatprovides a long, lean,andincredibly defined. burning, low-impact workout thatleaves your bodylooking yoga. And, we crank upthespeedtodeliver atruefat- of Pilateswiththestrength andflexibility advantages of PiYo combinesthemuscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits Mindfulness, Awareness, Contemplation and Compassion. introduces thefour timehonored meditationtechniquesof: This Meditationclasswillprogress through aseriesthat emphasis onbreathing technique Flowing sequencesofyoga poseslinked togetherby an An athletic-basedyoga classwithchallengingmovements condition. relaxation, andmeditationtostretch, strengthen, and A yoga class thatintegrates postures, breathing exercises, flexibility, strength and balancepromote relaxation. Designed toteachbasicyoga postures thatwillenhance condition allfrom thecomfort ofachair. relaxation, andmeditationtostretch, strengthen, and A yoga class thatintegrates postures, breathing exercises, challenge your bodywithprogressive postures. Classic yoga for themodernworld, Ashtangayoga will AshtangaYoga HipHop SocaAFRO-bics SocaDance Party Dance Aerobics PiYo Meditation Vinyasa Yoga Power Yoga HathaYoga GentleYoga ChairYoga MIND/BODY ™ RIDGEWOOD Y ® SUMMER/FALL 2019

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SIGN UP AT SIGN UP AT Classic Yoga ® ® ymcanyc.org/livestrong MARTIAL ARTS MARTIAL SilverSneakers SilverSneakers Have fun and move to the music through a variety of of a variety music through to the move fun and Have range muscular strength, designed to increase exercises skills. Hand- daily living and activity for of movement, a ball are with handles, and elastic tubing held weights, seated and/ for a chair is used and resistance; for offered support. or standing a whole body through your will move Yoga SilverSneakers Chair poses. seated and standing yoga complete series of of seated a variety perform to safely support is offered flexibility, to increase designed and standing postures breathing Restorative of movement. balance and range reduction stress relaxation will promote and final exercises and mental clarity. Karate* Adult on building character, It focuses exercise. is great Karate learning listening skills and concentration, developing program oneself and others. This 8- week for respect of self-defense, enhances confidence, teaches methods patience and it’s FUN! develops program. 8 week *This is a fee-based session 8-week $125 for Members: $100 | Community:

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INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE REGISTRATION ONLINE ive cancer care to safely achieve goals related to goals related achieve to safely cancer care ive while building and endurance, flexibility, strength, and not focusing on the whole person confidence. By helps people at the YMCA the disease, LIVESTRONG mind, and body. cancer in spirit, beyond move Participants work with Y staff trained in support with Y staff trained work Participants Cancer is a life-changing disease that takes a tre disease that takes is a life-changing Cancer mendous physical and emotional toll. The free to help is here program at the YMCA LIVESTRONG total health. their reclaim adult cancer survivors AT THE YMCA AT LIVESTRONG ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS OLDER ACTIVE RIDGEWOOD Y RIDGEWOOD REMINDER: REGISTRATION GET PRIORITY MEMBERS Kripalu Yoga Anusara Yoga Anusara Pilates Mat Zumba 6 The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba easy-to-follow The design of the class introduces An interplay between body, mind, and energy. Kripalu Yoga Kripalu Yoga mind, and energy. body, An interplay between and personal growth. self-empowerment is also a tool for inner- own tap into your to teaches you The practice knowing. A yoga class that is both spiritually inspiring and yet spiritually inspiring and yet class that is both A yoga outer and inner body of in a deep knowledge grounded is that each philosophy of this yoga alignment. The central mind, and part – body, person is equally divine in every spirit. Based on original Pilates techniques, this class is designed Pilates techniques, this class is designed Based on original helps posture, muscular balance, improve to restore and flexibility. strength injury and build prevent choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion range on balance, that focuses choreography to and prepare to sweat, ready Come and coordination. strong. and feeling empowered leave

ADULTS EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL-AGE TEEN SWIM CAMP 212-912-2197. appointment withKiara Paige [email protected] or Y FitStartProgram atourMembershipDeskorsetupan sessions withaYFitStartcoach.Pleasesignupfor the needs andgoals.The12week program includesfour a physicallyactive lifestyle tomeetyour own personal Y FitStartPROGRAM willhelp you develop andmaintain time andwant instruction,support,andmotivation. The new toexercising orthosewhohaven’t exercised for some the YFitStartProgram isfor you. It’sdesignedfor those thinking aboutexercising butdon’tknow where tobegin, “Our goalistohelpyou reach yours!” Ifyou’ve been or 212-912-2197tosignuptoday! sustainability. Contact Kiara Paige [email protected] balanced eating,physicalactivity, positive psychology, and including creating asupportive environment, goalsetting, meet inagroup for 1-hourperweek, discussingtopics healthy habits.For 12consecutive weeks, participants make smalllifestyle changesandform sustainable, on short-termsolutions,theprogram helpsparticipants people seekingahealthierweight. Rather thanfocusing This FREEweight lossprogram isdesignedtoempower your appointmenttoday! [email protected] or212-912-2184toschedule training equipment.Contact SebastienAugustin at as anintroduction toourcardiovascular andstrength orientation withoneofourstafffor allnew members New totheY?We offer acomplimentaryfitness to findwhat’sright for you. toward betterhealthandwellness. Talk toourstaff Whatever your goals,theYhelpsyou find your way YFitStartProgram YMCA Weight Loss Program (NEW!) New MemberOrientation available toadultand family members only. YMCA staffmembers. Thisisa play inafun, safe environment withresponsible YMCA Child Watch Program. Kidswillenjoy creative child (for amaximumoftwo hours perday)tothe work out?We’re here for you! You maybringyour 6 months(minimum)to7years (maximum)whileyou Do you needsomeonetolookafteryour childages

CHILD WATCH PROGRAMS WELLNESS FREE service attention from apersonaltrainer. achieving themassive results possiblewithindividualized and camaraderie ofworking outwithsomeone elsewhile of semi-private personaltraining! Enjoy themotivation You andafriend canshare thecostandreap thebenefits Semi-Private Personal Training Paige [email protected] or212-912-2197. Kiara certificates are available. For morecontact information, All personaltraining sessionsare one(1)hourinlength.Gift specifically meet your needsandhelp you achieve your goals. health historyandlifestyle todesignaprogram thatwill can bejustwhatyou need.Ourtrainers willevaluate your motivation? Anationallycertified YMCA Personal Trainer Looking for anew challengeorneedsomeadditional Personal Training your tension,helprelieve pain,andpromote healing. enhance your workouts, increase your flexibility, release Our clinicallytrained andlicensedstaffare available to Enjoy atherapeutic massageattheRidgewood YMCA. Massage Therapy one training today! style ofdanceoryoga andgetstartedwithyour one-on- Anusara, Vinyasa, Hatha,andKripaluYoga. Chooseyour Hop, Jazz,andAfrican dance.Ouryoga offerings include include BellyDance,Bollywood, Bhangra, Ballet, Hip and getmore individualized attention.Ourdanceofferings interested intoseemassive improvements intechnique Work one-on-onewithaninstructorontheactivityyou’re Private Dance &Yoga Lessons Package of20sessions Package of10sessions Package of5sessions of Introductory package Single 3 Sessions session sessions $70 $162 $74 $162 Package of10sessions Package of5sessions Package of3sessions Single Sessions session $62 $74 10 5 1 sessions Sessions sessions Session $265 $55 $94 Pakcage of20sessions Package of10sessions Package of5sessions $522 $590 RIDGEWOOD Y $1,050 $580 $295 Members $492 $252 $160 Members Members $1,440 perpair $760 perpair $400 perpair SUMMER/FALL 2019 $295 $1,230 $665 $335 Community $630 $330 $200 Community Community

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CAMP SWIM TEEN SCHOOL-AGE EARLY CHILDHOOD ADULTS KIDS & FAMILY From preschool to family program, we offer something for all young New Yorkers and their families.

AGES 0-4

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On Our Way (Ages 3-4 Years) Children will explore their independence and learn to socialize with their peers in this fun-filled class through FAMILY exploration, role playing, arts and crafts, and circle time. The objective of the class is for us to help your child learn the necessary skills to succeed in a school setting and ease first-time separation. # of classes/week 2 Class* 3 Classes* Member $135 $165 Ready, Set, Read (Ages 3-4 Years) Come join this hands on reading class to help your Community $183 $221 preschooler fall in love with reading! Each week your preschooler will enjoy a new book and themed activity *The discount only applies to the same class taken twice or three while building confidence to make reading an activity they times a week. Two different classes cannot be combined for the will love. discount.

Let’s Get Ready (Ages 2-3 Years) Family Fun Events (All ages) We invite you and your family this fall to join us once a Your child is growing bigger and it may be time to expand month on a Friday Night or Sunday afternoon for some their little universe. This 75-minute class is designed family fun. Free to members, come join us for Game Night, to enhance and explore your child’s curiosity, as well as Bingo, Seasonal Crafts, Special Presentations and so much develop intellectual, emotional, and social skills. Role more. For more information on the schedule for this Fall, playing, art, music activities, and manipulative objects contact Alexandra Reyes at [email protected]. provide a challenging environment for your child. The goal of this class is to develop independence and ease first Cost per family per event time separation. Member Free Community $20 8 RIDGEWOOD Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 Rappa [email protected]. for the2019-2020 schoolyear shouldcontactDolores Clubhouse Program. Families lookingfor current openings Hours available from 2:50pm-6:00pm inourY-Afterschool calendar from SeptembertoJune.Afterschool Extended pursue theirown interests. Thisprogram runsonaschool that encourages children toexperiment, explore, and priority oncreating anenvironment intheclassroom and teacher’sassistants.Thecurriculumplacesahigh Children are taughtby highly qualifiedcertifiedteachers 20 minuteslong.Each classhasopeningsfor 18children. from 8:30am-2:50pm.Our fulldaysessionis6hoursand program thatoperates five daysa week! We offer class We offer NYC’s free Universal Pre-Kindergarten, aquality (Ages 4Years, Bornin2015) Pre-K For All:Pre-Kindergarten Cost per2week session each child’ssocial,physical,andcognitive skilldevelopment. hands-on, experiential, funactivitiesplannedtosupport Early ChildhoodCamp provides ouryoungest camperswith Early ChildhoodCamp Cost perfamily perevent Sundays Fall Hours: Summer Hours: 10am-1pm sign inattheMembershipDesk. space andsupervisetheirchildatalltimes.Families must Please notethataparent/guardian mustremain in theplay equipment isavailable duringthisopengymtime. months. Hoops,toys, matsandotherage-appropriate for playandrecreation timewiththeirchildren ages6-36 Family Membersare invitedtoutilize ourindoorplayspace Member Member Toddler IndoorPlay SUMMER CAMP PRE-SCHOOL & Family Membership Free with $500 Wednesday andFriday9am-12pm Sundays 10am-1pm (Ages 6-36months) (Ages 3-4) Community Community $10/child $600 and family membersonly. This isaFREEservice available toadult staff members. fun, safe environment withresponsible YMCA Program. Kidswillenjoy creative playina two hoursperday)totheYMCA ChildWatch You maybringyour child(for amaximumof for you! (maximum) –whileyou work out?We’re here child (ages6months(minimum)to7years Do you needsomeonetolookafteryour

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CAMP SWIM TEEN SCHOOL-AGEYOUTH EARLYKIDS CHILDHOOD & FAMILY ADULTS (ages 5-12) (ages 0-4) $142 $142 $100 Community Community Community (Ages 10 Months – 2 Years) 10 Months – (Ages

(Ages 2-4 Years) (Ages $115 Free* $73 (Ages 2-4 Years) 2-4 Years) (Ages SPORTS Tot & Me Yoga Tot Member Member Member 1 class/ week per 8-week session per 8-week 1 class/ week while child and your you the bond between Strengthen yoga is also Parent Tot & getting fit at the same time! lasting friendships with other to develop venue a great & children. parents session per 8-week 1 class/ week Membership holders only * Family Peewee Sports Sports Peewee of team fun and learn the fundamentals have Children kickball, in a structured basketball, sports such as soccer, teamwork will build confidence, develop setting. Children and the basics of sports & movement and learn social skills and fun environment! in a positive session per 8-week 1 class/ week Tiny Tumblers to introduction is a fun and positive Tiny Tumblers Tumblers of Tiny the sport of gymnastics. Benefits skills, and motor confidence, improved include increased in flexibility. improvements $88 $120 $165 $221 $178 $233 ) 1 Class 3 Classes 3 Classes $147 $135 $183 $193 4-6 Years 4-6 Years 2 Classes 2 Classes (Ages 2-4 Years) (Ages SUMMER/FALL 2019 SUMMER/FALL (Ages 2-4 Years) 2-4 Years) (Ages ARTS (Ages 2-4 Years Years 2-4 (Ages RIDGEWOOD Y RIDGEWOOD Community # of classes/week Member # of classes/week # of classes/week Member Community Member Community 10 Music & Movement of music and love child’s development Enhance your games and instruments. song, dance, movement through melody and rhythm, while movement, will explore Children of child friendly songs and dances. learning a wide variety their physical and social These concepts will also nurture rhythm sing, listen to stories, play Children development. and music class this movement in instruments and more children. young for Ballet kids’ sense nurture ballet, we like programs Through fun them to positive, of self-confidence and introduce and interpersonal activities that build athletic, social, and get active kids to for way skills. Dance is a great Ballet is an essential creatively. themselves express are and more all dance. The basics for foundation fun! not to mention with patience and care, introduced Art & Play collage, areas: basic art five covers Our Art & Play class The print-making, and construction. painting, drawing, pace. the art materials at their own experience children to the eye satisfying materials that are Our instructors use the touch. The instructor’s philosophy and stimulating to that is product, not the finished is that it is the process, spirit. into the child’s creative important when tapping $147 2x/week Members: $178 3x/week, $193 2x/week $233 3x/week, Community:

ADULTS EARLYKIDS CHILDHOOD& FAMILY SCHOOL-AGE TEEN SWIM CAMP (ages 0-4) the useofhands-onmaterialsandmanipulatives. concepts. Children willexplore scienceconceptsthrough classroom settingwhere your childwillexperience science An independentprogram withanintroduction intoa Ready, Set, Science Community Member # ofclasses/week member services deskatyour Y. For more information, visitthe ymcanyc.org/NewAmericans & CLASSSCHEDULE,GOTO FOR REGISTRATION/PRE-TESTING • • • • • • • family support,andsocialservicesincluding: wide array ofinstructional,vocational, recreational, immigrant families andcommunitymembers witha Our multilingualresource andreferral centersprovide WELCOME CENTERS YMCA NEWAMERICANS High SchoolEquivalency Test Adult Literacy Computer Literacy Job Readiness Citizenship Preparation Cultural Orientation English asaSecond Language (formerly GED)Preparation SCIENCE (Ages 2-4Years) 2 Classes $183 $135

3 Classes $221 $165

[email protected] or212-912-2185. more information orreach outtoAlexandra Reyes at on thepartychosen.JustaskMemberServicesfor Member andnon-memberpricingisavailable depending available includeourgym,studio, andclassrooms. crafts parties,toddlerandmuchmore! Locations sports parties,birthdaydancearts& packages, tablesandchairsprovided. We specialize in your next event. Choosefrom several rooms andparty YMCA! Ourstaffteamwould love tohelpyou host Enjoy your next functionrighthere attheRidgewood Party Rentals RENTALS PARTY RIDGEWOOD Y SUMMER/FALL 2019

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CAMP SWIM TEEN SCHOOL-AGEYOUTH EARLYKIDS CHILDHOOD & FAMILY ADULTS (ages 5-12) (ages 0-4) YOUTH Summer camp. Youth sports. Art programs. The Y’s fun and stimulating programs help kids build a healthy mind, body, and spirit.

AGES 5-12

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Parents Night Out (Ages 4-12) We are offering child care services to adult members with a family membership for the holiday season. Drop off your children between 6-9pm so you can step out to do FAMILY shopping, attend work events, or just enjoy a special night out. Children will participate in super-vised games and activities, go home with an arts & crafts project, and enjoy a pizza dinner.

Family Stretch (Ages 5 & Up) Parents enjoy some adult time and can be assured your The whole family (adults with children 5+) will get to children will have a blast in a safe, caring, fun environment. stretch their muscles. They will also enjoy the fun and Contact Dolores Rappa at [email protected] bonding that comes with family activities. Children should or 212-912-2192 with any questions. Minimum dress comfortably. Equipment provided. Change to Free 8 participants necessary to run program. RSVP & with Family Membership. reservations required in advance.

Available dates: September 20th, October 18, Family Recreational November 15th, December 20th Basketball & Volleyball Open court time for adults and youth to play together. Cost Per Evening Free with Family Membership. Members $20/child Community $25/child

12 RIDGEWOOD Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 Cost Per Day December 27th, 30th. 9th, October14th,November 11th,December 26th, Available dates: participants neededtorunprogram. or 212-912-2192withanyquestions.Minimumof5 lunch. Contact Dolores Rappa [email protected] and cooking!Dailysnackprovided. Families mustprovide engaged inactivitiesrelated toscience,art,gross motor rest easy. Kidscanenjoy timewiththeirfriendswhile engaged infun,healthyactivitiestoletworking families When school’sout,theYisthere tokeep kidssafe and Holiday DayCamp Cost Per 2Week session crafts, andweekly themed dayssuchasCrazy HatDay. wide range ofsports,instructionalswimming,artsand throughout City. Campers willparticipateina opportunity tomake new friendsandtake exciting trips them tolearnnew thingsevery day. They willhave the on track, keep themphysicallyactive, andchallenge their socialandemotionalskills,helpkeep theiracademics Day camperswillengageinactivitiesthatenhance Day Camp Rate/month from September-June September toJune.Pickupisavailable from P.S. 88. program operates Monday-Fridayfrom 2:50-6:00pmfrom movement, homework help,recreation, andvisualarts.The include butare notlimitedtolearningcenters,music& grow spirit,mind,andbodywithavariety ofactivitiesthat structured, fun,andeducational.Ourprogram helpskids during after-schoolhourswithdailyactivitiesthatare fun. For working parents, theYisready totake over For kids,theYafterschoolprogram isallabouthaving Y Afterschool: Pre-K Through 5thGrade Member Member Member $420 SUMMER CAMP AFTERSCHOOL & (Ages 6-11) September30th,October1st, $60/day $536 (Ages 4-11) Community Community Community $75/day $667 $500 scrimmages aswell. shooting. Practice your offense anddefense infun Learn andmasterthebasicsofpassing,dribbling, Basketball required. moving, stayinghealthy, andhavingfun!Registration Run, jump,catch,dance,andhave fun!Thisclassisabout flexibility, andstrength. Don’tmissoutonthefun! jumps, stunting,andtumbling,helpingyouth buildcoordination, This isabeginnerclassthatteachesbasicarmmovements, Cheerleading consistent, andproductive progressions. Our active gymnastswillbegeared uptoadvance insafe, A fun,non-competitive program for children ages5-14. Gymnastics Park, justashortwalk from theY, for playingoutdoors. while havingfun!Duringselectsessionswe willuseMafera skills through engagingwarm-ups, activities,andgames,all Kick it!Youth soccerparticipantsofalllevels improve their Soccer Community Member # ofclasses/week Community Member # ofclasses/week Community Member # ofclasses/week Community Member # ofclasses/week FitKids (Ages 5-11Years) SPORTS (Ages 5-12Years) (Ages 5-11Years) (Ages 5-14Years) RIDGEWOOD Y (Ages 7-13Years) SUMMER/FALL 2019 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class $100 $115 $115 $100 $142 $142 $73 $73

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CAMP SWIM TEEN SCHOOL-AGEYOUTH EARLY CHILDHOOD ADULTS (ages 5-12) $110 $120 $110 $120 $120 Community Community Community Community Community (Ages 5-12 Years) (Ages (Ages 4-6 Years) (Ages (Ages 7-11 Years) (Ages (Ages 7-10 Years) 7-10 (Ages Kids Kids Jr. Kids Jr. Kids program is the ultimate dance-fitness Kids program ® ® ® ARTS (Ages 2-12 Years) (Ages Zumba Youth Art in Action Youth Zumba Kid Chefs Member Free Member Free* Member Free Member Free* Member $88 The Zumba session per 8-week 1 class/ week Join us for an hour of fun and crafty activities! Activities activities! Activities of fun and crafty an hour Join us for Registration family. the entire themed and engaging for are all participants. for is required session per 8-week 1 class/ week party pint-sized where little feet It’s a dance party for to a big, and begin their journey dream animals get silly, healthy future. session per 8-week 1 class/ week * Family Membership holders only * Family 1 class/ week per 8-week session per 8-week 1 class/ week Ballet basics all dance. The for foundation Ballet is an essential not to and care, with patience introduced are and more mention fun! session per 8-week 1 class/ week learn about nutrition and culinary Kids and their families of tasty a variety to make learn how arts! Participants time with peers snacks and meals while spending quality and family. Membership holders only * Family party for young Zumba fans ages 7-11 years where they they where ages 7-11 years Zumba fans young party for Age-appropriate with friends! can play it loud and rock to the beat. music gets kids moving $88 $88 $143 $120 $120 $200 1 Class 1 Class 2 Classes $75 $105 1 Classes (Ages 4-6 Years) Years) 4-6 (Ages SUMMER/FALL 2019 SUMMER/FALL (Ages 7-13 Years) (Ages (Ages 5-14 Years) Years) 5-14 (Ages Y KIDS ZONE RIDGEWOOD Y RIDGEWOOD

Y Kids Zone is free and open only to children who are and open only to children is free Y Kids Zone is No reservation membership. family under a YMCA so bring but space is first come, first serve required, form registration must fill out a child early! You your child off for your dropping with the YKZ staff before the first time. YKZ is held Monday-Friday from 6pm to 8:30pmYKZ is held Monday-Friday from 9am to 12pm. from and Saturday Enjoy a few hours of peace of mind to work out, hours of peace of mind to work a few Enjoy child (7-12yrs) while your a class, or just relax, take Kids can play games, meet new hangs at Y Kids Zone! of music, art, and friends, and engage in a variety dance activities, all while supervised and guided by staff. trained # of classes/week Member Member # of classes/week Member Community Community # of classes/week Community This class provides a carefully paced sequence of a carefully This class provides physical conditioning, strengthen to develop movements and locomotor movement. listening skills, coordination, to music, the activities are naturally respond Since children dance styles. pop, Hip-Hop, and cultural through presented Creative Movements Creative Flex & Stretch & Flex condition our that will program an 8-week Join us for This class will help dancers, cheerleaders, and gymnasts. which will help and flexibility our students gain strength performance. with their overall Karate Karate while blocks, and kicks strikes, basic punches, Learn the Y at Karate and coordination. strength, gaining focus, not combat and patience – respect, teamwork, is all about Karate benefit from will greatly Children or self-defense. Our enhance student progression. to 2x a week instruction on who are participants towards class is geared Tuesday class and our Wednesday orange, white through belt levels and belts orange participants who are towards is geared of participants. all levels for classes are up. Saturday 14

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CAMP SWIM TEEN SCHOOL-AGEYOUTH EARLY CHILDHOOD ADULTS (ages 5-12) TEENS The Y gives teens a safe space to socialize and be themselves. Teens can play a sport, work on leadership skills, prep for college, and give back through Y programs designed for them.

REMINDER: MEMBERS GET PRIORITY REGISTRATION INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE

COLLEGE ACCESS & LEADERSHIP & CIVIC CAREER READINESS ENGAGEMENT

Counselor-In-Training Leaders Club Our Counselor-In-Training program is designed to Leader’s Club focuses on building character and leadership prepare teens for future careers by giving them a taste skills that will last a lifetime; within meetings, club of what working at the YMCA is like. CIT’s will assist participants work closely with their peers and advisors on YMCA youth counselors with tutoring and activities, skill and character-building activities as well as planning as well as participating in special trips and workshops and organizing club projects. Participants will complete designed to help them get jobs and explore potential community service projects, practice social skills, and careers. Participants in this program will receive a stipend take part in leadership trainings with the goal of building after completing 120 hours of time in workshops, trips, leadership and confidence. Contact Youth and Family and assisting in the classroom. Participating teens will Director Alexandra Reyes at [email protected] for more receive a stipend upon completing a set number of hours. information. Free to both members and community! Contact Youth and Family Director Alexandra Reyes at [email protected] for more information. This program is free, only offered in the summer and requires an application process.

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CAMP SWIM TEEN SCHOOL-AGE EARLY CHILDHOOD ADULTS (ages 12-17) SWIM Swimming is a life skill, great exercise, and a challenging sport. Whether you’re looking for swim classes for your kids, want to learn water safety, or swimming for exercise, you’ll find what you’re looking for at the Y.

Free Swim, Lap Swim, & Family Swim Your -Wide or City-Wide membership will allow you to swim at any eligible YMCA during its scheduled lap swim and NEAREST AQUATIC YMCAS family swim times. Contact your favorite aquatic branch for full details and schedule. See full list of YMCAs on back inside cover Swim Lessons Your Ridgewood YMCA membership entitles you to swimming NORTH BROOKLYN YMCA lessons at member rates at any other YMCAs in New York CIty. 570 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn YMCA aquatics are about water safety, skill development and fun for everyone: we have an aquatic program for every skill level and CITY YMCA interest. Our programs are about more than just techniques and skills; they are about building friendships, developing self-esteem 32-23 Queens Boulevard, Queens and creating positive experiences that last a lifetime. Lessons are available for all ages! Contact your favorite aquatic YMCA for schedules and fees. STARTERS STROKES STROKES BASICS BASICS SWIM SWIM SWIM SWIM

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CAMP SWIM TEEN SCHOOL-AGE EARLY CHILDHOOD ADULTS SUMMER CAMP At YMCA summer camps, children learn leadership skills and develop self-confidence in a safe, accepting, and stimulating environment. They also build robots, go on field trips, shoot hoops, learn to swim, make new friends, and laugh all summer long!

10% Sibling Discounts available. Ask YMCA staff for details.

Online registration available for most camps.

Kinder Camp (Ages 4-5 | Children born in 2014) Kinder Camp is designed for children entering kindergarten in September 2019. Structured day camp activities support the transition to kindergarten by building social DAY CAMP and emotional skills in a fun and nurturing environment, including a focus on classroom structure, transitional activities, and group play. Campers will participate in instructional swimming, indoor and outdoor physical fitness, Early Childhood Camp interactive science, literacy activities, theme-based arts and (Ages 3-4 | Children born in 2015) crafts, and local outings. To prepare our young campers for Early Childhood Camp provides our youngest campers with their transition into kindergarten and develop their skill sets hands-on, experiential, fun activities planned to support and comfort level with city travel, campers will participate in each child’s social, physical, and cognitive skill development, one field trip by bus each session. as well as prepare them for upcoming Pre-K For All (or other full-day) programming. Activities include outdoor play, Cost Per 2 Week session music and movement, and interactive science, language, and Member $536 Community $667 literacy activities. Staff members experienced in engaging with preschoolers understand the importance of rich adult- child interactions and focus on building supportive, nurturing relationships with every camper. Early Childhood campers will enjoy campsite-based collaborations with child-friendly organizations and go on excursions within walking distance in their own communities. All Early Childhood campers must be potty-trained as per our DOH licensing.

Cost Per 2 Week session Member $500 Community $600 Cost Per 2Week session work ethic. the values ofteamwork, goodsportsmanship,andastrong techniques inmini-games.Inaddition,camperswillexplore and key skillsofdifferent sports,allwhilepracticing their or educationinsports,camperswilllearnthehistory, rules, the coachingandsupportofcampstaffwithbackgrounds skills andfundamentalsinage-appropriate groups. Through Our SportsCamp isdesignedtoenhancevarious sports Sports Camp Cost Per 2Week session educational enrichment. centers willlinktothecamp-basedactivitiesandmaximize to thinkcritically. Fieldtrips tomuseumsandscience literacy, math,andscienceskills,promote theirability age-appropriate scienceexperiments willexpand their discussions. Inaddition,activitiessuchasjournalingand the opportunitytoread booksandparticipateinfacilitated programs suchas BookoftheWeek, whichgives campers mitigate summerlearningloss,theYMCA offers interactive a halfgrade oflearningover thesummermonths.To help the schoolyear. Research hasshown thatchildren canlose build upontheacademicskillsthey have developed during Day Camp activitiesare designedtohelpchildren retain and years oftheirage. be dividedintoagegroups withchildren withinoneortwo and mathactivitiesduringeachsession.Daycamperswill will engageinavariety ofscience,technology, engineering, themed dayssuchasCrazy HatDay. Inaddition,campers sports, instructionalswimming,artsandcrafts, andweekly New York City. Campers willparticipateinawiderange of to make new friendsandtake exciting tripsthroughout learn new thingsevery day. They willhave theopportunity track, keep themphysicallyactive, andchallengethemto social andemotionalskills,helpkeep theiracademicson Day camperswillengageinactivitiesthatenhancetheir Day Camp Member Member (Ages 6-11) (Ages 6-11) $546 $536 Community Community $677 $667 emotional goals. designed toengageteensindeveloping socialand participate incommunityprojects andcitywidetrips peer relationships. Duringeachsession,camperswill all withafocus onbuildingskills,confidence,andstrong Campers explore science,thearts,sports,andswimming, active, learning,andengagedduringthesummermonths. campers inavariety offunactivitiesthatwillkeep them enrolled inmiddleschoolandisdesignedtoimmerse Adventure Camp isfor young peoplewhoare currently (Ages 12-14) Adventure Camp Cost Per 2Week session specifically geared totheir weekly theme-basedprojects. a widerange ofcultural activitiesthrough performances campers toexpand theircreativity. Campers experience sculpting, painting,andsomuchmore. Weekly tripsallow will develop theirartisticabilitythrough song,acting, and visualarts.Duringthisuniqueprogram, children Creative Camp introduces children toperformance Creative Camp Cost Per 2Week session their ability. each dancerisequippedandready tolearnthebestof Hop, and ballet. Proper attire will be enforced to make sure skills learned.Danceincludesjazz,creative movement, Hip a routine. Every sessionwillendwithaminishowcase of class willincludeacross-the-floor drills,technique, and such asclassetiquetteandperformance readiness. Each child willalsolearntheseveral aspectsofadanceprogram various levels ofdancers,from beginnertoadvanced. Your skills beingtaught.Ourskilledinstructorswillwork withall warmups necessarytogetthebodyready for thetechnical art ofdance.OureducationalDanceCamp willinvolve Dance Camp isfor allyouth whohave apassionfor the (Ages 12-14) Dance Camp Cost Per 2Week session Member Member Member RIDGEWOOD Y (Ages 9-11) $546 $560 $546 Community Community Community SUMMER/FALL 2019 $677 $691 $677

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CAMP SWIM TEEN SCHOOL-AGE EARLY CHILDHOOD ADULTS (Ages 15-16) (Ages (Ages 15) (Ages (Ages 11-14) (Ages TEEN SLEEPAWAY Leaders-In-Training Leaders-In-Training not to go prefer old campers who would 15 year Designed for a range allows (LIT) Program on trips, our Leaders-In-Training of leadership and skill building opportunities on-site at Camp leadership training, in a blend of formal Participating Talcott. camp activities, service learning opportunities, and traditional an opportunity toLIT campers get the best of both worlds, to be peers while learning what it takes camp with their enjoy Our LIT program both at camp and beyond! leader, a future sessions only. week runs in two Trips BOLD-GOLD Adventure Development) Outdoor Leadership BOLD/GOLD (Boys/Girls with Talcott best of a summer at Camp combines the very team building activities, leadership development, exciting our trips designed especially for adventure and awesome some of the best outdoor oldest campers. Our trips explore Activities has to offer. region that our Tri-State playgrounds campers include hiking, camping, canoeing, tubing, for backpacking, and more! climbing, high team adventure, high BOLD/GOLD is designed to bring together young and to grow of life walks all different school students from No experience learn together in a fun and challenging way. week Two is assured! and personal growth necessary, sessions only. Camp Talcott provides Talcott Camp McAlister, Camp Just up the hill from teenagersand young pre-teens step for next the perfect that teens crave Recognizing horizons. their to expand ready environment safe independence, but still need a structured, teens the allows our program themselves, to express After camp experience. opportunity to shape their own the first days of camp activities in sampling a wide range favorites campers can choose new of each session, Talcott toward With an eye deeply. more to explore each week fostering constantly on focus we staff, our future developing confidence, and leadership skills among responsibility, time! a fantastic campers, while simultaneously ensuring SUMMER/FALL 2019 SUMMER/FALL (Ages 7-11) (Ages SLEEPAWAY SLEEPAWAY CAMP RIDGEWOOD Y RIDGEWOOD TRADITIONAL SLEEPAWAY 22 Camp McAlister is carefully designed to provide a happy and a happy designed to provide McAlister is carefully Camp of sleepaway to the magical world successful introduction ratios, (6 campers per cabin), low sizes camp. Small group working their experience chosen for and staff carefully a safe, have that all campers ensure children with younger Campersexperience. fun first camp nurturing and very swimming, of activities including a wide range explore variety, every field games of arts and crafts, archery, and Friendships form canoeing, hiking and so much more. and each family like become deepen quickly as cabin groups new meals, shared opportunities for day brings more new and late night laughter. outdoor adventures, experiences, Camp McAlster Located just 90 minutes outside of NYC, the NY YMCA Camp NY YMCA the just 90 minutes outside of NYC, Located lakes, three acres, 1,000 beautifully wooded boasts over ranch, playing fields & courts, a horse miles of hiking trails, One of the best and most and more. courses ropes low/high is that it is program important things about our sleepaway needs developmental designed to change with the changing and mix of fun, challenge the perfect offer child. We of your that camp is a place you to ensure age support at every outgrow! never

ADULTS EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL-AGE TEEN SWIM CAMP which languagevillagethey would like to live andstudy. after camphasended.Americancamperscanspecifyin language learningandcultural fluencyboth during andlong friendships andhave shared experiences thatinspire navigate adiverse, multilingualworld, campersdevelop of traditional sleepaway campwiththeskillsneededto as anexpert intheirnative tongue.Blendingthefun more proficient intheir“target” languagewhileserving academic andrecreational activities,eachchildbecomes German childlearningEnglish).Through acombinationof (e.g., anAmericanchildlearningGermanispaired witha which peersguideandencourage eachother’s learning certified, bilingualteachers,utilizes tandemlearning,in friendships. Thisprogram, designedandoverseen by Colombia—to live, learn,have fun,andcreate lasting different countries—theUS,France, Germany, Chinaand immersion program bringstogethercampersfrom five traditional summercampsetting,thisduallanguage opportunity for olderchildren andyoung teens.Ina offers aone-of-a-kindlanguageandcultural exchange A trulyinternationalexperience, ourGlobalFriendsCamp Global Teen Camp training sessionandatwo-week minimumcommitment. creative leaders.Thesepositionsrequires amandatory CITs acquire skillstobecomeresponsible, thoughtful,and practical experience working withsmallgroups ofchildren. leadership training, servicelearningopportunities,anddaily of campcounseling.Theseprograms combineformal our CITprograms isarewarding introduction totheworld The firststepinourrigorous staffdevelopment program, Counselor-In-Training Program

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site 24/7. equipment isavailable, andtrainers andmedicalstaffare on and competition.Weightlifting andcardiovascular training two inchDollamarFlexi-roll mats—idealfor safe training existing ones.Ourcampincludessixcompetitionareas of child andadulttolearnnew skillsandtoperfect their program for every camper. Ourfocus isto supporteach coaches evaluate skillstodevelop anindividualized, training the world. Duringdailypractice andevening Randori, our has offered world classtraining for athletesfrom around For more than45years, theInternationalJudoCamp International JudoCamp activities duringthetimesofdaythey are nottraining. enjoy theopportunitytoengageintraditional camp together are offered teambuildingactivities,andallathletes and medicalattentionisavailable 24/7.Teams attending and atraining room. Certified athletictrainers are onsite indoor courtswithsportcourtfloor, outdoorgrass courts, opportunities for qualifiedcampers.Ourcampincludessix feedback. We alsooffer plyometric andweight training position-specific training, andvideotraining withpersonal We offer progressive training techniquesfor allskilllevels, (Girls, Ages 10-18) World Volleyball Training Center SPECIALTY SLEEPAWAY RIDGEWOOD Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 (Starting atAge 8)

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CAMP SWIM TEEN SCHOOL-AGE EARLY CHILDHOOD ADULTS 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. Speak in respectful tones; refrain from the use of vulgar or derogatory language; and dress appropriately. 2. Resolve conflicts in a respectful, honest, and caring manner; never resort to physical contact or threatening gestures. 3. Respect others by refraining from intimate behavior in public; abstain from contact of a sexual nature. 4. Respect the property of others; never engage in theft or destruction. 5. Create a safe, caring environment; never carry illegal firearms or devices. 6. Participate in programs to build a healthy spirit, mind, and body; never engage 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.

24 RIDGEWOOD Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 EXERCISING COURTESY To make your YMCA experience safe and enjoyable, please review the following tips.

1. Get oriented. Not sure how to use the equipment or 6. Please help keep facilities clean and safe by what you should be doing? Orientations are free for all wiping off equipment after use, returning all equipment members! to its proper place, picking up personal items, and removing plates from weight lifting bars when you are 2. Speak up. Report any incidents or accidents to a finished. Do not bring food, open containers, or coffee uniformed staff member immediately. Notify a staff cups into the fitness center. member if equipment is not working properly. 7. Give others a turn by respecting the 30-minute 3. Be safe. Appropriate clothing and footwear for time limit on all cardiovascular equipment if others are exercise are required. Sandals, open-toed shoes, waiting. and street clothing, or other clothing that restricts movement are not allowed. 8. Lock it up. Daily lockers are reserved for your personal items while you are in the Y. Items may be left 4. Get a buddy. We strongly encourage working out overnight in rented lockers only. Please visit the front with a partner and using a spotter when training with free weights. desk for more information on monthly locker rentals.

5. Keep it simple. Our fitness equipment was not 9. Youth are welcome. Before using the Fitness designed for the use of straps, belts, chains, ropes, Center, children ages 12 to 17 must complete an and other devices designed for pulling or pushing the orientation session and submit a signed parental equipment. Doing so will compromise the stability of consent form to staff. fitness center equipment and your own safety. 10. Hang it up. For your security and safety and the consideration of others, please refrain from cell phone use in the fitness facilities. RIDGEWOOD Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 25 JOIN THE Y MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

HOLIDAY HOURS MEMBERSHIP RATES

Memorial Day Monday, May 27 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Membership Types Ridgewood Y Joiner’s Fee Independence Day Youth (up to 11) $150/yr. $0 Thursday, July 4 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Teen (12 - 17) $230/yr. $0 Labor Day Monday, September 2 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Membership Ridgewood Y Queens- Joiner’s City-wide Thanksgiving Types Prices wide Fee Thursday, November 28 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Student $43/mos. $61/mos. $85/mos. $125 Any age, full time, Christmas Eve 12+ credits, must bring copy of Tuesday, December 24 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM transcript

Christmas Day Adult $53/mos. $76/mos. $106/mos. $125 Wednesday, December 25 CLOSED (18 - 64)

New Years Eve Senior $43/mos. $61/mos. $85/mos. $125 Tuesday, December 31 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM (65+)

New Years Day Family I $63/mos. $95/mos. $125/mos. $125 Wednesday, January 1 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM 1 Adult and kids under 18 years, living in the same Note: All fee-based classes will be prorated in the event of household holidays or other closings. Family II $92/mos. $137/mos. $185/mos. $125 2 Adults and kids under 18 years, living in the same household STAFF LISTING *Membership rates & offers subject to change

Sabrina Snyder Kiara Paige VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Executive Director Associate Healthy Lifestyles Director Ext 4810, [email protected] Ext. 4817, [email protected] When you volunteer at the Y, you take an active role in bringing about meaningful, enduring Sebastien Augustin Agnieszka Kryszszkowski Membership Director Human Resources change right in your own neighborhood. As a Ext. 4804, [email protected] Administrative Assitant program volunteer, board member, or Annual Ext. 4813 Campaign fundraiser, you can make a difference Alexandra Reyes [email protected] for our Y and the community as a whole. Contact Youth & Family Director [email protected] for more information. Ext. 4805, [email protected] Margaret Harrypaulsingh Membership Coordinator Dolores Rappa Ext. 4820 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Education Director [email protected] Ext. 4812, [email protected] Visit ymcanyc.org/careers for open positions in our staff family at the YMCA or at one of more Owen Salmon Business Manager than 100 sites throughout the five boroughs and Ext. 4811, [email protected] at our New York YMCA Camp upstate.

26 RIDGEWOOD Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 MISSION MEMBERSHIP HOLDS We’re here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, Members may put their membership on hold for 1 to 3 improve health, and strengthen community. months during any calendar year. A monthly hold fee will be charged. Membership privileges are surrendered while POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION your membership is on hold. YMCA membership is available to all persons regardless of race, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual PAYMENT OPTIONS & INFORMATION orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or • Membership fees must be up-to-date in order to use facility. financial circumstances. The YMCA welcomes families and • Membership may be paid in full by cash, personal checks, persons of all ages, income levels, and physical conditions MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover cards. with an emphasis on responsibility and self-improvement. • Monthly payments are payable by credit card or bank draft only. There is no cash option for monthly payments. MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATION • A service fee of $15.00 will be added to the payment amount for every automated payment that is declined. Cancellation of membership requires a fifteen (15) day written notice prior to the monthly draft date. GUEST AND DAY PASSES MEMBERSHIP TRANSFER Branch members are welcome to visit other YMCA locations within NYC a total of 10 times per calendar year Membership and program privileges are not transferable at no charge. Free passes are available on the YMCA web from one person to another. site to 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 For the privacy and security of all — especially our kids are entitled to a refund of any unused portion of their and teens — we do not allow any photo or video recording membership. without permission from the Executive Director.

MEMBERSHIP CARD LOCKER ROOMS MEMBERSHIP CARD The Branch membership card must • Lockers are available for daily use. Please bring your own be presented and scanned in order to gain access into a lock and secure your belongings when using the facility. YMCA facility. • Our family-friendly locker room are a good alternative for parents who wish to accompany their children that are over PROGRAM CARDS Program members will be issued a card the age of five and of the opposite gender. 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.

LOST CARDS Please let us know if your card is lost or stolen.

RIDGEWOOD Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 27 COMMUNITY SPONSORS LOCAL SUPPORTERS & BUSINESS PARTNERS Be a part of the impact. Join your neighboring local businesses in supporting the Y today. To find out more information about how your business can be a part of the community please contact Sabrina Snyder at 212 912-2190 or [email protected].

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28 RIDGEWOOD Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 Gwendolyn’s Corner Shoppe 818 Woodward Ave Raffle Donations Pewex Pharmacy Ridgewood, NY 11385 66-19 Fresh Pond Rd BJ’s (718) 386-1400 Ridgewood, NY 11385 66-26 Metropolitan Ave gwendolynscornershoppe.com (718) 456-6667 Middle Village, NY 11379 (718) 326-9080 Queens Wines and Liquors bjs.com Drinks 59-03 71st Ave (corner of Myrtle Ave & Forest Ave) Bliss Beauty Salon Banfi Vintners Ridgewood, NY 11385 66-12 Fresh Pond Rd 1111 Cedar Swamp Rd (718) 821-4769 Glen Head, NY 11545 Ridgewood, NY 11385 (718) 894-1900 (516) 626-9200 Second Star Salon blissbeautysalonny.com banfiwines.com 62-17 Catalpa Ave Ridgewood, NY 11385 European Taste Bridge and Tunnel Brewery (718) 381-8650 15-35 Decatur St 66-66 Fresh Pond Road Ridgewood, NY 11385 Ridgewood, NY 11385 Wawel Deli (718) 326-5454 (347) 392-8593 6833 Fresh Pond Rd bridgeandtunnelbrewery.com Ridgewood, NY 11385 Food Universe (718) 821-2730 Courtside Lounge 66-82 Fresh Pond Rd Ridgewood, NY 11385 6908 Myrtle Ave Zum Stammtisch Restaurant (718) 821-8000 Glendale, NY 11385 69-46 Myrtle Ave keyfood.com (347) 599-2947 Glendale, NY 11385 (718) 386-3014 Heavy Woods Bar Nestle Waters zumstammtisch.com 32-69 Gale Ave 50 Wyckoff Ave Long Island City, NY 11101 Brooklyn, NY 11237 (888) 747-7437 (929) 234-3500 Sponsors nestle-watersna.com heavywoodsbar.com Broadway Stages Queens Wines and Liquors Little Bird Chocolates 203 Meserole Ave 59-03 71st Ave 25 Fairchild Ave #200 Brooklyn, NY 11222 Ridgewood, NY 11385 Plainview, NY 11803 (718) 349-9146 (718) 821-4769 (646) 620-6395 broadway-stages.com littlebirdkitchen.com Sweet Janes The Shops at Atlas Park 64-02 68th Ave Mike’s Corner Deli 8000 Cooper Ave Ridgewood, NY 11385 6204 68th Ave Glendale, NY 11385 (718) 381-2031 Ridgewood, NY 11385 (718) 326-3300 (718) 386-1988 shopatlaspark.com

RIDGEWOOD Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 29 WORRIED ABOUT DIABETES?

Did you know 30 percent of adult New Yorkers have prediabetes? Find out if you’re at risk and learn more about the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program. The 12-month program helps participants reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by: • Eating healthier • Increasing physical activity • Losing weight

Visit ymcanyc.org/diabetes for more information or call 212-912-2524.

HOW TO CONTROL YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE Nearly 80 million adults have high blood pressure in America. Less than half have it under control. The YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program can help. The four-month program supports adults with hypertension in lowering and managing their blood pressure. With support from trained heart experts, participants will: • Monitor blood pressure at home • Receive personalized consultations • Attend nutrition seminars

Visit ymcanyc.org/bloodpressure for more information or call 212-912-2524. 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 718.551.9300 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 718.551.9350 718.227.3200 Jamaica YMCA McBurney YMCA Dodge YMCA YMCA Counseling Service/ 89-25 Parsons Blvd. 125 West 14th Street 225 Atlantic Avenue South Shore Center Jamaica, NY 11432 New York, NY 10011 Brooklyn, NY 11201 3911 Richmond Avenue 718.739.6600 212.912.2300 212.912.2400 Staten Island, NY 10312 718.948.3232 Long Island City YMCA Vanderbilt YMCA Flatbush YMCA 32-23 Queens Blvd. 224 East 47th Street 1401 Flatbush Avenue YMCA Counseling Service/ Long Island City, NY 11101 New York, NY 10017 Brooklyn, NY 11210 North Shore Center 718.392.7932 212.912.2500 718.469.8100 285 Vanderbilt Avenue Ridgewood YMCA Staten Island, NY 10304 West Side YMCA Greenpoint YMCA 69-02 64th Street 718.981.4382 5 West 63rd Street 99 Meserole Avenue Ridgewood, NY 11385 New York, NY 10023 Brooklyn, NY 11222 212.912.2600 212.912.2180 212.912.2260 HUGUENOT, NY Rockaway YMCA at New York YMCA Camp North Brooklyn YMCA Arverne by the Sea 160 Big Pond Road BRONX BRANCH 570 Jamaica Avenue 207 Beach 73rd Street Huguenot, NY 12746 Bronx YMCA Brooklyn, NY 11208 Arverne, NY 11692 845.858.2200 2 Castle Hill Avenue 212.912.2230 Bronx, NY 10473 718.215.6950 212.912.2490 Park Slope Armory YMCA 361 15th Street ASSOCIATION OFFICE Brooklyn, NY 11215 5 West 63rd Street 212.912.2580 New York, NY 10023 212.630.9600 Prospect Park YMCA 357 Ninth Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 718.768.7100 RIDGEWOOD Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 31 69-02 64th St. Ridgewood, NY 11385 212-912-2180 ymcanyc.org/ridgewood

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