DISCOVER YOUR Y Bronx Y Summer/Fall 2019 PROGRAM & CLASS GUIDE 2 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, NY 10473 212-912-2490 ymcanyc.org/bronx CONTACT TABLE OF US CONTENTS PHONE: 212-912-2490 WHY THE Y...... 3 WEB: ymcanyc.org/bronx ADULTS ...... 4 @bronxymca KIDS & FAMILY (AGES 0-4) ...... 9 facebook.com/bronxymca YOUTH (AGES 5-12)...... 11 @bronxymca TEENS (AGES 12-17)...... 15 SWIM...... 17 SUMMER CAMP ...... 24 JOIN THE Y...... 30 LOCATIONS ...... 39
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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.
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Member discounts and priority registration on all fee-based programs, such as swim, sports, camp, and more ● ●
State-of-the-art fitness center – includes more than 63 pieces of cardio and strength equipment ● ●
Over 60 FREE weekly group exercise classes – includes yoga, spin, aqua fitness, and more ● ●
FREE YMCA Weight Loss Program ● ●
Y Fit Start – FREE 12-week program where Y coaches help develop personalized fitness plans ● ●
One Indoor & 2 Outdoor (Seasonal) Swimming Pools with 67.5 hours of lap swim ● ●
Sauna ● ●
Basketball court ● ●
FREE Parking Lot ● ●
FREE WiFi ● ●
FREE family classes ●
FREE teen orientation to the fitness center ●
FREE teen programs – including Leaders Club and Teen Center ●
Convenient family locker room ●
FREE Child Watch ●
BRONX 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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Core Training This class focuses on abdominal, back and core muscle GROUP EXERCISE training and stabilization to improve the body’s overall functional strength CLASSES Deep Definitions Sculpt and define every inch of your body in this strength training class. We offer over 60 FREE group fitness classes for people of all ages and abilities. See our full Kettlebells schedule online. This is a total body workout that blends highly effective techniques for improving muscular endurance, total body coordinated movements and cardiovascular conditioning. Each movement and progression is taught with an CONDITIONING emphasis on safety, highlighting essential body alignment. Take your body to the next level with Kettlebell training! Lower Body Blast Boot Camp Focus on your lower body - hips, glutes, and legs with this A challenging workout for your entire body, using strengthening workout. calisthenics such as pushups, jumping jacks, crunches and other body weight exercises. Stretching An essential component of fitness that is often neglected Circuit Training or left out, this class uses a variety of stretching methods A fast paced workout that will challenge you with different to gradually increase muscle strength and extend the activity stations. range of movement at the joints.
4 BRONX SUMMER/FALL 2019 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 emphasis onbreathing technique Flowing sequencesofyoga poseslinked togetherby an movement, stretching, and sound. happiness, andspiritualawareness, combiningbreathing, A systemofyoga andmeditation thatpromotes health, condition. relaxation, andmeditationtostretch, strengthen, and A yoga class thatintegrates postures, breathing exercises, condition allfrom thecomfort ofachair. relaxation, andmeditationtostretch, strengthen, and A yoga class thatintegrates postures, breathing exercises, energizing music. An intensecardio workout ofsimulatedroad bike ridingto arts tocreate anintensecardiovascular workout This highenergy classblendsathleticdrillswithmartial back withthisstrengthening workout. Focus onyour upperbody-arms,shoulders,chest,and equipment. the upperandlower bodyusinganassortmentoffitness A fullbodyworkout designedtostrengthen andtone cycles of8. followed by 10secondsofrest. Intervals are stacked ina Non-stop action-aTabata isashort20secondinterval PiYo Vinyasa Yoga Kundalini Yoga HathaYoga ChairYoga Spin Cardio Kickboxing UpperBodyBlast Total BodyConditioning Tabata MIND/BODY CARDIO ® ™ resistance, for onepoolpartyyou shouldn’tmiss! Zumba take anywhere! From your firstclass, you’ll bebustin’outmoves you can hottest professionally-choreographed danceroutines, CIZE prevent injuryandbuildstrength andflexibility. to restore muscularbalance,improve posture, helps Based onoriginalPilatestechniques,thisclassisdesigned the water, toimprove cardiovascular fitness,andflexibility. An instructionalclassofaerobic movements performed in Aqua Zumba the low-impact water environment. Build upyour endurance by walking, jogging,orrunningin heightened self-awareness. participants gainincreased confidence,mental focus, and self-defense, physicalfitness, reduces stress, andhelps art ofself-defense. Thistraditional training styleteaches emphasizes kicking,strikingandblocking asappliedtothe A Korean martialartsimilartokarate, Tae Kwon Do calorie-burning dancefitnessparty. intensity andhigh-intensitymoves for aninterval-style, Zumba PilatesMat Water Aerobics Aqua Zumba Aqua Jog Tae Kwon Do Cize DANCE WATER FITNESS MARTIAL ARTS ™ LIVEisprofessional ® takes the“work” outofworkout, by mixinglow- ™ ® ® blendstheZumba ® BRONX Y SUMMER/FALL 2019BRONX YSUMMER/FALL
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CAMP SWIM TEEN YOUTH KIDS & FAMILY ADULTS (ages 12-17) (ages 5-12) (ages 0-4) WELLNESS WELLNESS PROGRAMS New Member Orientation New (NEW!) Program Loss Weight YMCA Whatever your goals, the Y helps you find your way your find the Y helps you goals, your Whatever to our staff Talk and wellness. better health toward you. for right to find what’s fitness a complimentary offer to the Y? We New members as all new of our staff for orientation with one training and strength to our cardiovascular an introduction at Ehernandez@ Erika Hernandez equipment. Contact today! appointment to schedule your ymcanyc.org and lose weight more, move to eat healthier, how Learn provide We Program. Loss Weight with the YMCA’s and physical activity nutrition to incorporate strategies the and address motivated, you keep lifestyle, into your it off, and keeping losing weight, obstacles that make participants weeks, 12 consecutive such a challenge. For Erika Contact 1-hour per week. for meet in small groups to sign up today! at [email protected] Hernandez
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AOA Cardio Conditioning Cardio AOA and mental clarity. 6 SilverSneakers Yoga will move your whole body through a whole body through your will move Yoga SilverSneakers poses. Chair complete series of seated and standing yoga of seated a variety perform to safely support is offered flexibility, designed to increase and standing postures breathing Restorative of movement. balance and range reduction stress relaxation will promote and final exercises Activate your urge for variety! Splash offers fun, shallow- Splash offers variety! for urge your Activate while agility and flexibility to improve movement water and endurance strength cardiovascular, addressing and a conditioning. No swimming ability is required, or other aquatic equipment is kickboard SilverSneakers balance and coordination. strength, used to improve Have fun and move to the music through a variety of a variety to the music through fun and move Have range muscular strength, designed to increase exercises daily living skills. Hand- for and activity of movement, and a ball are elastic tubing with handles, held weights, seated and/ is used for and a chair resistance; for offered or standing support. Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular your cardiovascular fun with fitness to increase Combine with a standing circuit power and muscular endurance with hand-held work Upper-body strength workout. tubing with handles, and a SilverSneakers elastic weights, choreography. aerobic ball is alternated with low-impact and standing support, stretching A chair is used for exercises. relaxation The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba easy-to-follow The design of the class introduces A gentle aerobic workout especially for older adults, or especially for workout A gentle aerobic low- to include a low-intensity, like who would anyone in their fitness plans. impact workout 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 KIDS & FAMILY YOUTH TEEN SWIM CAMP (ages 0-4) (ages 5-12) (ages 12-17) *For membersonly hour inlength.Giftcertificatesare available. your goals.Allpersonaltraining sessionsare one(1) will specificallymeet your needsandhelp you achieve your healthhistoryandlifestyle todesignaprogram that can bejustwhatyou need.Ourtrainers willevaluate motivation? Anationallycertified YMCA Personal Trainer Looking for anew challengeorneedsomeadditional Personal Training* Program atourMembershipDesk. with aYFitStartcoach.PPleasesignupfor theYFitStart and goals.The12week program includesfour sessions physically active lifestyle tomeetyour own personalneeds Fit StartPROGRAM willhelpyou develop andmaintaina time andwant instruction,support,andmotivation. TheY 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 ymcanyc.org. information, contact YFitStartProgram # ofSessions (12) (6) (1) Erika Hernandez atEhernandez@ 60 mins $330 $480 $70 Length ofTime F For more 30 mins $330 $180 - [email protected]. For more information, contactErikaHernandez at The priceof$35covers theentire 4monthprogram. and themonthlyNutritionEducation Seminars. two personalized consultationspermonth(officehours), seminars. participantsoftheprogram are asked toattend phone, emailortext andmonthlynutrirtioneducatin wwekly check-insfrom ahealthyHeartAmbassadorby Healthy HeartAmbassadordurngdrop-in officehours, program thatinludes10-minuesconsultationswitha The BloodPressure Self-Monitoring program is4-month Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program [email protected]. For more information, contactErikaHernandez at $100/person; $150/couple; $10singledrop inclass. 8-Week class(upto15people-Mustregister inadvance) Price: techniques, stylingtips,timingandspinning. Intermediate. Instructorwillteachleadingandfollowing One (1)hour-longgroup classesfor beginnersand Salsa Lessons Erika Hernandez [email protected]. and neckpain.For pricingandmore information, contact exercise orparticipationinasportsactivity, andlow back osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, musclesoreness dueto the effects ofavariety ofhealthconditions,including promote relaxation andhelprelieve pain,anxietyand helps tobalancemind,body, andspirit.Massagescan Massage therapy promotes asense of well-being and Massage Therapy BRONX Y SUMMER/FALL 2019BRONX YSUMMER/FALL 7
CAMP SWIM TEEN YOUTH KIDS & FAMILY ADULTS (ages 12-17) (ages 5-12) (ages 0-4) SPORTS Swim Strokes Strokes Swim foster to endurance, and technique strokes Builds (See Swim lifestyle. as part of a healthy swimming 18) section p. Pathways to 6 can continue Stage achieved who have Students taking technique by stroke and improve build endurance Sports, and Games. Endurance, or Conditioning Aquatics skill and build swimming as a lifelong This continues to p. 18) section (See Swim Lifestyle. part of a healthy (Ages 18+) (Ages of regular season consists of 8 weeks The basketball series. For playoff season games plus a single elimination leagues, please about our basketball information more at [email protected]. contact Erika Hernandez Adult Basketball Basketball Adult SUMMER/FALL 2019 SUMMER/FALL SWIM INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE REGISTRATION ONLINE REMINDER: REGISTRATION GET PRIORITY MEMBERS BRONX BRONX Swim Basics Swim and the fundamentals of safety personal water Teaches section p. 18) swimming. (See Swim Water Fitness Classes Water 8 YMCA Swim Lessons Swim YMCA Classes are scheduled throughout the day. Please see our the day. scheduled throughout Classes are pool schedules online. AdultSwim AdultSwim an just learning to swim or are are Whether you Lap you. something for have we accomplished swimmer, the throughout available swim are swim and recreational adults. Please see our pool schedules online. day for
ADULTS KIDS & FAMILY YOUTH TEEN SWIM CAMP (ages 0-4) (ages 5-12) (ages 12-17) KIDS & FAMILY From preschool to family night to kids swimming classes, we offer something for all young New Yorkers and their families. AGES 0-4
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FREE CHILD WATCH Free Child Watch at the YMCA is one of the PRE-SCHOOL & many benefits of being a Y member. Kids ages 2.5 years to 12 years can play in a fun, safe SUMMER CAMP environment under the supervision of responsible YMCA staff members for up to two hours per day while you work out or take a class. KinderCamp (Ages 4-5) Kinder Camp is designed for children entering kindergarten in September 2019. Structured day camp activities support the transition to kindergarten by building social FAMILY 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 swimmng, indoor and outdoor physical Toddler Play (Ages 12 months-5 years) fitness, interactive science, literacy activities, theme-based An introduction for toddlers to the basics of dance, STEM arts and crafts, and local outings. To prepare our young and ART. Pre-schoolers will explore the arts as a tool for campers for their transition into kindergarten and develop self-expression using rhythm games, songs, and stories. their skill sets and comfort level with city travel, campers Children learn balance, coordination, and develop basic will participate in one field trip by bus each session. locomotive skills.
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SPORTS & SPORTS DANCE (Ages 3-5) Do (Ages Kwon Tae self balance, coordination, will develop Participants form. this martial art confidence and discipline through positive of the youth’s on the development Classes focus building self- through attitude, behavior and character for respect esteem and self-discipline while instilling and others. themselves (Ages 3-5) Ballet (Ages with patience introduced and tap are The basics of ballet kids’ nurture fun! Our prorams not to mention and care, them to positive, and introduce sense of self-confidence build athletic, social and interpersonal fun activities that skills. 3-5) Hip Hop (Ages a structured Hip hop class provides level This introductory in a fun- hip hop movements various method of learning set a new and offers class environment, filled and vibrant time. every of combinations and routines 3-4) Sports Sampler (Ages sports kids for to prepare designed Instructional program of getting injured. or fear of competition without the threat all of the basic to learn along with children follow Parents The sports kicking, batting, etc. skills, such as throwing, and football. soccer basketball, baseball, are introduced (Age 3 – 5 years) 3 – 5 years) (Age SUMMER/FALL 2019 SUMMER/FALL SWIM BRONX BRONX Family Swim Family 10 Swim Basics Swim basic skills and achieve safety Students learn personal water Float, Swim, benchmark skills: two swimming skills through p. 18) section (See Swim Grab. and Jump, Push, Turn, Swim Accompanied by an adult, infants and toddlers learn to an adult, infants by Accompanied swim readiness and develop in the water be comfortable and safety water learn about fun. Parents through the importance of supervision of and prevention drowning section p. 18) (See Swim children. young Swim Starters/Child with Parent Starters/Child with Parent Swim 6 – 36 months) (Age Swimming is a great way to be healthy and bond as a to be healthy way is a great Swimming to find a time that Check our pool schedules online family. family. and your you for works
ADULTS KIDS & FAMILY YOUTH TEEN SWIM CAMP (ages 0-4) (ages 5-12) (ages 12-17) 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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AFTERSCHOOL & FAMILY SUMMER CAMP
Kids Bootcamp Y Afterschool Bootcamp class designed for children to workout there The best of the Bronx Y is available afterschool at a entire body using calisthenics. Ages 5-12 yrs. old. number of schools in the area. Afterschool provides students with the opportunity to choose from specialized Kids Zumba® classes designed to nurture the student’s spirit, mind and Classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original body. For information about the various Y Afterschool Zumba® choreography. We break down the steps, add Programs, contact the following Site Directors: games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class structure. Helps develop a healthy lifestyle and PS 14: DYCD Compass Amy Agosto, [email protected] incorporate fitness as a natural part of children’s lives by PS 93: DYCD Compass Melba Osorio, [email protected] making fitness fun. PS 106: DYCD Compass Maria Martinez, Mmartinez@ CATCH®-Coordinated Approach To Child Health. ymcanyc.org The CATCH kids Club is a recreation program to promote PS 108: (Fee-based) Angela Gadson, [email protected] behaviors that assist in developing and maintaining health PS 154: DYCD Compass Hady Mendez, [email protected] in school-age children. The primary goal is to promote MS 376: (DYCD Sonyc) Ivette Vazquez, [email protected] healthy nutrition and physical activity behavior.
BRONX Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 11 Inclusion Camp (Ages 6-12) (Ages Camp Inclusion in the inclusion those enrolled summer awaits A special camp brings an inclusive camp. This explorer with disabilities. children to experience recreational needs with special children camp gives This unique Children other campers. as experience the same together developing their peers are with disabilities and such activities to participate in recreational educational activities, and crafts, as swimming, arts camp will This physical fitness and more. reading, campers. three every one staff for feature right to recommend the reserves YMCA The Bronx due to Camp the Lisa Beth Gerstman camper for must contact Parent needs. child’s development Director. Camp the Day by to be interviewed branch with Children for Lisa Beth Gerstman Camp 6-12) Special Needs (Ages program camp is a fully integrated This three-week will experience with disabilities. Campers children for including swimming, of summer camp activities, a variety child deserves every believe We trips, and arts and crafts. caring, and fun safe, the opportunity to participate in a week three This camp runs for learning environment. to Session 2 to Session 4. Counselor session options from to must contact branch is 1:1. Child and parent child ratio Director. Day Camp by be interviewed
SUMMER/FALL 2019 SUMMER/FALL (Ages 6-12) (Ages BRONX BRONX Our Swim Camp helps children develop important develop helps children Camp Our Swim of the water, love a lifetime swimming skills and and safety water around while instilling values responsibility. NEW Science Camp! (Ages 7-9) Camp! (Ages NEW Science that explorations will engage in scientific Campers learning! they’re will forget so much fun they are engineers to build will team up with fellow Campers dinosaur a bridge, participate in an unforgettable and explore dig, build and launch a model rocket the science behind the projects!. Swim Camp (Ages 8-13) Camp (Ages Swim Day Camp Camp Day enhance activities that will will engage in Day campers their academics skills, help keep and emotional their social and challenge physically active, them keep on track, the will have They day. things every new them to learn trips exciting take friends and new to make opportunity in a will participate Campers City. York New throughout swimming, arts and of sports, instructional wide range Hat Day. days such as Crazy themed and weekly crafts, 12 YOUTH ADULTS KIDS & FAMILY TEEN SWIM CAMP (ages 0-4) (ages 5-12) (ages 12-17) part ofahealthylifestyle. (SeeSwim sectionp.18) This continuestobuildswimmingasalifelong skilland Aquatics Conditioning orEndurance, Sports,andGames. build endurance andimprove stroke techniqueby taking Students whohave achieved Stage5or6cancontinueto Pathways healthy lifestyle. (SeeSwim section p.18) and endurance. Thisfosters swimmingaspartofa additional water safety skillsandbuildstroke technique Having mastered thefundamentals,studentslearn Swim Strokes p. 18) Float, Swim andJump,Push,Turn, Grab. (SeeSwim section basic swimmingskillsthrough two benchmarkskills:Swim, Students learnpersonalwater safety skillsandachieve Swim Basics busy schedule to findsomethingthatmeets your family’s needsand lesson optionsandconvenient classtimes,you’ll besure and safe environment. Withawiderange ofswimming a century, providing lessonsaboutwater safety inafun The Yhasbeenteachingkidshow toswimfor more than Swim Lessons works for you andyour family. family. Checkourpool schedulesonlinetofindatimethat Swimming isagreat way tobehealthyandbondasa Family Swim to thosewithFamily Membershipsonly. members. Thisisa environment withresponsible YMCA staff Kids willenjoy creative playinafun,safe day) totheYMCA ChildWatch Program. your child(for amaximumoftwo hoursper work out?We’re here for you! You maybring child, ages2.5years to12years –whileyou Do you needsomeonetolookafteryour CHILD WATCH SWIM
FREE service available lifestyles. educational performance andlearningabouthealthy also developing athleticandsocialskills,improving importance ofhavingfunandplayingbasketball, while T Youth Basketball League (Ages 5-12) skills. fun activitiesthatbuildathletic,socialandinterpersonal sense ofself-confidenceandintroduce themtopositive, and care, nottomentionfun!Ourprorams nurture kids’ The basicsofballetandtapare introduced withpatience Ballet (6-8) Hip Hop(Ages 6-8) developing teamwork andsportsmanship appropriate drills,exercises, andcontrolled gameswhile Children willlearnthegameofbasketball through age a new setofcombinationsandroutines every time. in afun-filledandvibrant classenvironment, andoffers a structured methodoflearningvarious hiphopmovements This introductory level Hiphopclassprovides a he Bronx Y’sYouth Basketball League emphasizes the DANCE SPORTS &
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YOUTH CAMP SWIM TEEN KIDS & FAMILY ADULTS (ages 12-17) (ages 5-12) (ages 0-4)
ARTS Young Picasso (Ages 10-12 years) Picasso (Ages Young Exploring all different drawing and painting techniques and drawing all different Exploring of pencils, pastels, media such as a variety using different acrylics. Students will find their individual and watercolor technical skills with art and develop through expression and color. rendering
SUMMER/FALL 2019 SUMMER/FALL BRONX BRONX 14 YUSC Soccer Club (Ages 6-14) Club (Ages YUSC Soccer a more looking for players for is perfect This program practices with 3 weekly soccer environment competitive development. player and small-sided games to enhance while learning the on skill development focuses Training technique in passing, dribbling fundamentals and proper and shooting. Soccer (Ages 6-14) (Ages Soccer the basic skills needed to children offers This program to become will learn how the sport. Children comprehend passing, maneuvering, while with their feet comfortable and kicking the ball properly. Learn basic puches, strikes, blocks and kicks while gaining basic puches, strikes, Learn the Y is about TKD at and coordination. strength focus, and patience - not combat or self- respect teamwork, defense. Tae Kwon Do (Ages 6-12) Do (Ages Kwon Tae
ADULTS KIDS & FAMILY YOUTH TEEN SWIM CAMP (ages 0-4) (ages 5-12) (ages 12-17) 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.
AGES 12-17
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LEADERSHIP & CIVIC COLLEGE ACCESS & ENGAGEMENT CAREER READINESS
Leaders Club Rowe Scholars You can meet many of tomorrow’s leaders today in our The Rowe Scholars Program is the YMCA of Greater New leadership incubation program that gives teens the opportunity York’s signature college access and success program. Rowe to improve their leadership and social skills, while giving back scholars are given comprehensive, year-round services to the community. Teens meet on a weekly basis in small groups designed to ensure that they enter high school prepared to to develop and implement projects aimed at providing valuable thrive, graduate on time, and enroll in college prepared to service to their local community. succeed.
Teens Take the City Explorations Academy-Rowe Scholars Teens Take the City is a dynamic leadership development program that offers NYC teens the opportunity to roll up 1619 Boston Road, Bronx NY 10460 their sleeves and get involved in issues affecting them and For more information, contact Bianca Sugrimsingh at their community. Teens engage in community mapping to [email protected]. their community, work in small groups to identify a law to address the issue, develop a policy proposal that is debated for other teens at City Hall. learn the history and function of NYC government, and meet and interview a NYC official. Once students have developed a policy proposal, they will implement their initiatives in their community through youth-lead service BRONX Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 15 learning activities. Talk about social responsibility at its best!
SWIM SUMMER SUMMER CAMP Swim Lessons Swim designed to has six levels swim program The progressive and strokes personally and develop grow help children personal safety, skills. Emphasis is on endurance, safety techniques. and lifesaving skill development, Basics Swim basic skills and achieve safety Students learn personal water Float, Swim, benchmark skills: two swimming skills through p. 18) section (See Swim Grab. and Jump, Push, Turn, Swim Strokes Swim students learn the fundamentals, Having mastered technique skills and build stroke safety additional water swimming as part of a healthy This fosters and endurance. section p. 18) (See Swim lifestyle. Pathways Stage 5 or 6 can continue to achieved Students who have taking technique by stroke and improve build endurance Sports, and Games. or Endurance, Conditioning Aquatics skill and This continues to build swimming as a lifelong section p. 18) (See Swim part of a healthy lifestyle. Teen Camp Teen 13-16) (Ages enrolled currently people who are young is for Camp Teen in a is designed to immerse campers in middle school and learning, them active, fun activities that will keep of variety explore the summer months. Campers and engaged during on and swimming, all with a focus science, the arts, sports, relationships. peer and strong building skills, confidence, campers will participate in communityDuring each session, teens inand citywide trips designed to engage projects goals. educational and career developing .
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SUMMER/FALL 2019 SUMMER/FALL (Ages 13-15) (Ages FITNESS & FITNESS SPORTS BRONX BRONX Teen Fitness Orientation Teen he Bronx Y’s Youth Basketball League emphasizes the emphasizes League Basketball Y’s Youth he Bronx Our Teen Center is a fun and safe place for teens to place for is a fun and safe Center Our Teen with peers interaction positive and have exercise, socialize, counselors. and YMCA YUSC Soccer Club YUSC Soccer a more looking for players for is perfect This program practices with 3 weekly soccer environment competitive development. and small-sided games to enhance player while learning the on skill development focuses Training technique in passing, dribbling fundamentals and proper and shooting. Soccer Soccer the basic skills needed to children offers This program to become will learn how the sport. Children comprehend passing, while maneuvering, feet with their comfortable and kicking the ball properly. Learn basic puches, strikes, blocks and kicks while gaining basic puches, strikes, Learn the Y is about TKD at and coordination. strength focus, and patience - not combat or self- respect teamwork, defense. Tae Kwon Do Kwon Tae will learn the game of basketball through age- through will learn the game of basketball Children games while and controlled exercises, drills, appropriate and sportsmanship teamwork developing Youth Basketball League League Basketball Youth Center Teen 12 - 17) (Ages (Ages 12-17) (Ages off on the right experience teen’s fitness your start To orientation to teach them gym a teen require we foot, out in and to work use of equipment, etiquette, the proper desk to register. the membership Stop by manner. a safe T importance of having fun and playing basketball, while also basketball, importance of having fun and playing educational athletic and social skills, improving developing lifestyles. and learning about healthy performance 16
ADULTS KIDS & FAMILY YOUTH TEEN SWIM CAMP (ages 0-4) (ages 5-12) (ages 12-17) REMINDER: SWIM MEMBERS GET PRIORITY REGISTRATION Swimming is a life skill, great exercise, INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP and a challenging sport. Whether you’re looking for swim classes for your kids, ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE want to learn water safety, or swimming for exercise, you’ll find what you’re looking for at the Y.
BRONX Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 17 3 / WATER STAMINA STAMINA 3 / WATER In stage 3, students learn to swim to safety how a longer distancefrom stages inthan in previous into a of falling the event This stage body of water. rhythmicalso introduces and integrated breathing arm and leg action. 6 / STROKE MECHANICS In stage 6, students technique stroke refine on all major competitive learn aboutstrokes, swimming,competitive to how and discover swimmingincorporate into a healthy lifestyle.
exit in the event of falling in the event exit into a body of water. 2 / WATER MOVEMENT MOVEMENT 2 / WATER In stage 2, students focus on body position and change, directional control, in the movement and forward while also continuingwater to safely how to practice 5 / STROKE DEVELOPMENT Students in stage 5 work technique andon stroke learn all major competitive The emphasis onstrokes. continues safety water water treading through and sidestroke. B / WATER EXPLORATION EXPLORATION B / WATER with work In stage B, parents body to explore their children positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental and aquatic skills. safety
4 / STROKE INTRODUCTION Students in stage 4 develop technique in front stroke and and back crawl crawl learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. is reinforced safety Water and water treading through elementary backstroke. 1 / WATER ACCLIMATION ACCLIMATION / WATER 1 comfort Students develop exploration with underwater in the exit and learn to safely into a body of falling event in stage 1. Thisof water stage lays the foundation a student’s for that allows in swimming. progress future A / WATER DISCOVERY DISCOVERY A / WATER children accompany Parents in stage A, which introduces and toddlers to infants the aquatic environment and exploration through them to enjoy encourages while learningthemselves about the water. SWIM STAGE STAGE SWIM DESCRIPTIONS
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sequencing front glide,sequencing front roll, back float, roll, glide, and exit front S Having mastered theHaving mastered fundamentals, students learn additional water and build skills safety technique,stroke skills that developing disease, chronic prevent social-emotionalincrease well-being, and cognitive of a lifetime and foster physical activity. • Jump, push, turn, grab • wim, float,swim— Students learn personal and safety water basic swimming achieve learningcompetency by benchmark skills: two fun and confidence- building experiences, learn aboutwhile parents drowning safety, water and the prevention, importance of supervision. Accompanied by a parent, by Accompanied and toddlers learn infants in the to be comfortable swim develop and water skills throughreadiness SUMMER/FALL 2019 SUMMER/FALL
SWIM SWIM SWIM BRONX BRONX BASICS STROKES to answer any questions about the swim lessons program. to answer HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? MORE QUESTIONS? HAVE 18 STARTERS STARTERS
ADULTS KIDS & FAMILY YOUTH TEEN SWIM CAMP (ages 0-4) (ages 5-12) (ages 12-17) OF LEARNING STAGES Copyright ©2016 by YMCA ofthe USA. All rightsreserved. assisted Wall grab shoulder assisted, headon Back tow assisted chin inwater, Front float assisted Roll shoulder assisted, headon Back float together parent & child Water entry together parent & child Water exit assisted chin inwater, Front tow assisted on surface, Blow bubbles Stages ofLearning Parent &childlessons SWIM STARTERS Discovery Water A 5 ft. assisted, onedge, Monkey crawl on chest assisted, head Back tow assisted blow bubbles, Front float assisted Roll on chest assisted, head Back float assisted Water entry assisted Water exit assisted blow bubbles, Front tow assisted submerged, mouth &nose Blow bubbles Exploration Water B assisted, 10 ft. swim Swim, float, 5 ft. assisted, atwall, Back glide independently 10 secs.,recover assisted, Front float assisted Roll independently 10 secs.,recover assisted, Back float assisted turn, grab Jump, push, independently Water exit 5 ft. assisted, towall, Front glide independently bob Submerge Recommended skillsfor alltohave around water SWIM BASICS Acclimation Water 1 5 yd. Swim, float, swim wall, &exit 10 secs.,near Tread water preschool) 10 ft.(5 Back glide preschool) 20 secs.(10 Front float Roll preschool) 20 secs.(10 Back float turn, grab Jump, push, independently Water exit preschool) 10 ft.(5 Front glide bottom look atobjecton Submerge Movement Water 2 BRONX Y SUMMER/FALL 2019BRONX YSUMMER/FALL preschool) 25 yd. (15yd. swim Swim, float, preschool) (30 secs. 1 min.&exit Tread water Roll preschool) 15 yd. (10yd. Swim onback 10 yd. turn, swim, grab Jump, swim, independently Water exit preschool) 15 yd. (10yd. Swim onfront chest-deep water retrieve objectin Submerge Stamina Water Stages A–B 6 mos.–3yrs. Infant &Toddler 3 19 kick, 15yd. Butterfly kick, 15yd. Breaststroke kick, 1min. scissor &whip Tread water 15 yd. backstroke, elementary Resting stroke sitting Dive 15 yd. Back crawl 15 yd. rotary breathing, Front crawl strokes, 25yd. combination of any stroke or Endurance Introduction SWIM STROKES
CAMP SWIM TEEN YOUTH KIDS & FAMILY Skills tosupportahealthylifestyle ADULTS
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Stroke 4 Stages 1–4 3–5 yrs. Preschool 15 yd. action &kick, simultaneous arm Butterfly 25 yd. Breaststroke kick, 2mins. scissor &whip Tread water 25 yd. sidestroke, Resting stroke kneeling Dive pull, 25yd. Back crawl 25 yd. recovery, bent-arm Front crawl strokes, 50yd. combination of any stroke or Endurance Development Stroke 5 Stages 1–6 5–12 yrs. School Age 25 yd. Butterfly 50 yd. open turn, Breaststroke tread 1min. off bottom, retrieve object Tread water 50 yd. sidestroke, backstroke or elementary Resting stroke standing Dive 50 yd. pull &flipturn, Back crawl 50 yd. flip turn, Front crawl strokes, 150yd. combination of any stroke or Endurance Mechanics Stroke 6 YMCA Swim Lessons | V6 Competition Specialized tracks PATHWAYS Leadership Recreation Stages 1–6 12+ yrs. Teen &Adult Teen & Adult Teen 12+ yrs. Stages 1–6 Recreation Leadership PATHWAYS Specialized tracks Specialized Competition Teen & Adult Teen 12+ yrs. Stages 1–6 YMCA Swim Lessons | V6 Lessons Swim YMCA Recreation Leadership PATHWAYS tracks Specialized Competition YMCA Swim Lessons | V6 Lessons Swim YMCA 6 Stroke Stroke 6 Mechanics Stroke Stroke Mechanics Endurance Endurance or any stroke combination of 150 yd. strokes, crawl Front flip turn, 50 yd. Back crawl pull & flip turn, 50 yd. Dive standing stroke Resting elementary or backstroke sidestroke, 50 yd. water Tread object retrieve off bottom, 1 min. tread Breaststroke open turn, 50 yd. Butterfly 25 yd. Endurance Endurance or any stroke combination of 150 yd. strokes, crawl Front flip turn, 50 yd. Back crawl pull & flip turn, 50 yd. Dive standing stroke Resting elementary or backstroke sidestroke, 50 yd. water Tread object retrieve off bottom, 1 min. tread Breaststroke open turn, 50 yd. Butterfly 25 yd. School Age Age School 5–12 yrs. Stages 1–6 School Age School Age 5–12 yrs. Stages 1–6 5 Stroke Stroke 5 Development Endurance Endurance or any stroke combination of 50 yd. strokes, crawl Front bent-arm recovery, 25 yd. Back crawl pull, 25 yd. Dive kneeling stroke Resting sidestroke, 25 yd. water Tread scissor & whip kick, 2 mins. Breaststroke 25 yd. Butterfly simultaneous arm action & kick, 15 yd. Stroke Stroke Development Preschool 3–5 yrs. Stages 1–4 Endurance Endurance or any stroke combination of 50 yd. strokes, crawl Front bent-arm recovery, 25 yd. Back crawl pull, 25 yd. Dive kneeling stroke Resting sidestroke, 25 yd. water Tread scissor & whip kick, 2 mins. Breaststroke 25 yd. Butterfly simultaneous arm action & kick, 15 yd. 4 Stroke Stroke Skills to support a healthy lifestyle Skills to support a healthy SWIM STROKES Introduction Endurance Endurance or any stroke combination of 25 yd. strokes, crawl Front breathing, rotary 15 yd. Back crawl 15 yd. Dive sitting stroke Resting elementary backstroke, 15 yd. water Tread scissor & whip kick, 1 min. Breaststroke kick, 15 yd. Butterfly kick, 15 yd. Preschool 3–5 yrs. Stages 1–4 SUMMER/FALL 2019 SUMMER/FALL 4 Stroke Stroke 3 BRONX BRONX Infant & Toddler & Toddler Infant 6 mos. –3 yrs. Stages A–B Water Water Stamina Skills to support a healthy lifestyle Skills to support SWIM STROKES Introduction Butterfly kick, 15 yd. Breaststroke kick, 15 yd. Tread water water Tread scissor & whip kick, 1 min. Resting stroke Resting elementary backstroke, 15 yd. Dive sitting Back crawl 15 yd. Front crawl crawl Front breathing, rotary 15 yd. Endurance Endurance or any stroke combination of 25 yd. strokes, 20 Submerge Submerge in object retrieve chest-deep water on front Swim (10 yd. 15 yd. preschool) exit Water independently Jump, swim, grab turn, swim, 10 yd. on back Swim (10 yd. 15 yd. preschool) Roll water Tread 1 min. & exit (30 secs. preschool) float, Swim, swim (15 yd. 25 yd. preschool)
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Water Water Movement 3 Infant & Toddler Toddler & Infant 6 mos. –3 yrs. Stages A–B Submerge Submerge look at object on bottom glide Front 10 ft. (5 ft. preschool) exit Water independently Jump, push, turn, grab Back float 20 secs. (10 secs. preschool) Roll float Front 20 secs. (10 secs. preschool) Back glide 10 ft. (5 ft. preschool) water Tread 10 secs., near & exit wall, swim float, Swim, 5 yd. Water Water Stamina Submerge Submerge object in retrieve chest-deep water on front Swim (10 yd. 15 yd. preschool) exit Water independently Jump, swim, grab turn, swim, 10 yd. on back Swim (10 yd. 15 yd. preschool) Roll water Tread 1 min. & exit (30 secs. preschool) float, Swim, swim (15 yd. 25 yd. preschool) 1 Water Water Acclimation SWIM BASICS water around all to have skills for Recommended Submerge Submerge bob independently glide Front assisted, to wall, 5 ft. exit Water independently Jump, push, turn, grab assisted Back float assisted, 10 secs., recover independently Roll assisted float Front assisted, 10 secs., recover independently Back glide assisted, at wall, 5 ft. float, Swim, swim assisted, 10 ft. 2 Water Water B Water Water Movement Exploration Submerge Submerge look at object on bottom glide Front 10 ft. (5 ft. preschool) exit Water independently Jump, push, turn, grab Back float 20 secs. (10 secs. preschool) Roll float Front 20 secs. (10 secs. preschool) Back glide 10 ft. (5 ft. preschool) water Tread 10 secs., near & exit wall, swim float, Swim, 5 yd. Blow bubbles Blow mouth & nose submerged, assisted tow Front bubbles, blow assisted exit Water assisted entry Water assisted Back float assisted, head on chest Roll assisted float Front bubbles, blow assisted Back tow assisted, head on chest crawl Monkey assisted, on edge, 5 ft. A Water Water Discovery SWIM STARTERS 1 Parent & child lessons Parent Stages of Learning Stages Blow bubbles Blow on surface, assisted tow Front chin in water, assisted exit Water & child parent together entry Water & child parent together Back float assisted, head on shoulder Roll assisted float Front chin in water, assisted Back tow assisted, head on shoulder grab Wall assisted Copyright © 2016 by YMCA of the USA. All rights reserved. of the USA. YMCA © 2016 by Copyright Water Water Acclimation SWIM BASICS water around have all to skills for Recommended Submerge Submerge bob independently glide Front assisted, to wall, 5 ft. exit Water independently Jump, push, turn, grab assisted Back float assisted, 10 secs., recover independently Roll assisted float Front assisted, 10 secs., recover independently Back glide assisted, at wall, 5 ft. float, Swim, swim assisted, 10 ft. B Water Water Exploration Blow bubbles Blow mouth & nose submerged, assisted tow Front bubbles, blow assisted exit Water assisted entry Water assisted Back float assisted, head on chest Roll assisted float Front bubbles, blow assisted Back tow assisted, head on chest crawl Monkey assisted, on edge, 5 ft. A Water Water Discovery SWIM STARTERS Parent & child lessons Parent Stages of Learning Stages Blow bubbles Blow on surface, assisted tow Front chin in water, assisted exit Water & child parent together entry Water & child parent together Back float assisted, head on shoulder Roll assisted float Front chin in water, assisted Back tow assisted, head on shoulder grab Wall assisted Copyright © 2016 by YMCA of the USA. All rights reserved. of the USA. YMCA © 2016 by Copyright weekend classesallyear long. and adults.Choosefrom weekday, evening, and We offer swimlessonsfor infants, kids,teenagers, to findatimethat works for you and your family. recreational swim.Checkourpoolscheduleonline Drop intoourpoolfor lapswim,family swim,or SWIM LESSONS FAMILY SWIM ADULT &
Community Member Adaptive Aquatics Community Member Youth/Teen/Adult Community Member Parent/Child andPreschool (uptoage5) Community Member Private Lessons SWIM LESSONFEES BRONX Y SUMMER/FALL 2019BRONX YSUMMER/FALL $85 $65 1 # ofLessons $310 $210 4 $193 $130 $193 $130 $165 $120 $300 $400 6 21
CAMP SWIM TEEN YOUTH KIDS & FAMILY ADULTS (ages 12-17) (ages 5-12) (ages 0-4) YMCA SWIM TEAMS YMCA Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA Piranhas YMCA Bedford-Stuyvesant Barracudas Island YMCA Cross Flyers Flushing YMCA Manta Rays YMCA McBurney Piranhas Side YMCA West Competitive Skills & Drills Competitive advanced for program Skills and Drills is a structured on a competitive swimmers (ages 9-12) not participating the op- have swim team. In Skills and Drills, swimmers endurance. turns and their strokes, portunity to improve at Narroyo@ contact Nadia Arroyo information, more For ymcanyc.org. (12-17) & Adult Teen Fee-based Teams that compete Swim field A number of our branches meets. and swim clubs at area against other YMCAs speed, and drill technique, include endurance, Workouts and sportsmanship. with a healthy dose of teamwork SUMMER/FALL 2019 SUMMER/FALL BRONX BRONX PATHWAYS Water Aerobics Water 22 YMCA Lifeguard Training Lifeguard YMCA of the USA a full YMCA offers The YMCA course that includes CPR for training Lifeguard and First Aid, (CPRO) Rescuer the Professional aquatic environments, for equipment-based rescues and decision-making skills. accident prevention, the end of the old by must be 16 years Participants full participation, and successful class. Attendance, of completion of written tests and performance information, more For required. skills are all water at [email protected]. contact Nadia Arroyo & Adult (16-17) Teen Fee-based Lifeguard Preparation Lifeguard (12-17) & Adult Teen participants build is designed to help This program and ability to prepare endurance, their strength, class. the lifeguarding them for An instructional class of aerobic movements performed performed movements An instructional class of aerobic fitness, and cardiovascular to improve in the water, flexibility. Teen (12-17) & Adult Teen
ADULTS KIDS & FAMILY YOUTH TEEN SWIM CAMP (ages 0-4) (ages 5-12) (ages 12-17) SAFE POOLS HAVE RULES General YMCA Pool Rules 1. Bathing caps and appropriate swimming attire are required in the pool. 2. Swim diapers are required for individuals who wear diapers. 3. Water in plastic containers is allowed on the pool deck. No other food or drink is allowed to ensure the cleanliness of our pool area. 4. Walking on the pool deck ensures safety. Running, skipping, pushing, or any kind of horseplay is not allowed. 5. The YMCA lifeguard must be on duty to enter the pool area. Members are able to access the pool area according to the pool New York City Department of Health schedule. Code Rules 6. For cleanliness purposes, street shoes 1. No diving is allowed. cannot be worn in the pool area. 2. Members must shower before entering the 7. Non-swimmers are required to remain in the pool and wear appropriate bathing attire. shallow area. 3. Persons with infections, open sores, cuts, YMCA Family and Youth Swim Rules and/or ear or nose discharges will not be allowed to enter. 1. Children age 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water within 4. Urinating, expectorating or blowing of nose, arm’s reach during swim time. or allowing human waste in the pool is prohibited. 2. Children ages 9-11 must have an adult on the pool deck or in the viewing area during 5. Prolonged or repetitive breath holding can swim time. be deadly. Intentional hyperventilation or underwater competitive breath holding is 3. Bubbles/backpacks, noodles and lifejackets not allowed. (PFD’s) are provided for use. Inflatable swim aids are not allowed. 6. Conduct that is dangerous or compromises the safety of others is not allowed. 4. Anyone wearing flotation equipment must remain in the shallow area. 7. Use of lotions or oils is not allowed.
Be sure to follow the Lifeguard’s directions to ensure everyone’s safety. All questions regarding aquatics policies or procedures should be directed to the Aquatics Director or the Executive Director. BRONX Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 23 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.
Day Camp (Ages 6-12) Day campers will engage in activities that will enhance their social and emotional skills, help keep their academics on DAY CAMP track, keep them physically active, and challenge them to learn new things every day. They will have the opportunity to make new friends and take exciting trips throughout New York City. Campers will participate in a wide range of (Ages 4-5) Kinder Camp sports, instructional swimming, arts and crafts, and weekly Kinder Camp is designed for children entering kindergarten themed days such as Crazy Hat Day. In addition, campers in September 2019. Structured day camp activities will engage in a variety of science, technology, engineering, support the transition to kindergarten by building social and math activities during each session. Day campers will and emotional skills in a fun and nurturing environment, be divided into age groups with children within one to two including a focus on classroom structure, transitional years of their age. activities, and group play. Campers will participate in instructional swimming, indoor and outdoor physical fitness, Day Camp activities are designed to help children retain and interactive science, literacy activities, theme-based arts and build upon the academic skills they have developed during crafts, and local outings. To prepare our young campers for the school year. Research has shown that children can lose their transition into kindergarten and develop their skill sets a half grade of learning over the summer months. To help and comfort level with city travel, campers will participate in mitigate summer learning loss, the YMCA offers interactive one field trip by bus each session. programs such as Book of the Week, which gives campers Cost Per 2 Week session the opportunity to read books and participate in facilitated Member $465 Community $480 discussions. In addition, activities such as journaling and age-appropriate science experiments will expand their literacy, math and science skills, and promote their ability to think critically. Field trips to museums and science 24 BRONX SUMMER/FALL 2019 Cost Per 2Week session the sciencebehindprojects!. dig, buildandlaunchamodelrocket andexplore a bridge,participateinanunforgettable dinosaur Campers willteamupwithfellow engineerstobuild are somuchfunthey willforget they’re learning! Campers willengageinscientific explorations that Science Camp Cost Per 2Week session The key componentsofSwim Camp are: around water safety andresponsibility. skills andalifetime love ofthewater, whileinstilling values Our Swim Camp helpschildren develop importantswimming Swim Camp Cost Per 2Week session developing educationalandcareer goals. projects andcitywidetripsdesignedtoengageteensin During eachsession,camperswillparticipateincommunity building skills,confidence,andstrong peer relationships. science, thearts,sports,andswimming,allwithafocus on and engagedduringthesummermonths.Campers explore variety offunactivitiesthatwillkeep themactive, learning, in middleschoolandisdesignedtoimmersecampersa Teen Camp isfor young peoplewhoare currently enrolled Teen Camp Cost Per 2Week session educational enrichment. centers willlinktothecamp-basedactivitiesandmaximize Member Member Member Member • • • •
esteem andself-confidence. Our activitiesandinteractions emphasize buildingself- ties. Swim campersparticipateincore traditional campactivi skill level. Stroke development andtraining are tailored by ageand skills. Swimmers are given anopportunitytobuildswimming (Ages 13-16) (Ages 8-13) (Ages 7-9) $515 $515 $410 $450 Community Community Community Community $535 $535 $430 $470 - for Children withSpecialNeeds Lisa BethGerstmanCamp Cost Per 2Week session branch tobeinterviewed by theDayCamp Director. child’s development needs.Parent mustcontact camper for theLisaBethGerstmanCamp dueto The Bronx YMCA reserves therighttorecommend feature onestafffor every three campers. reading, physicalfitnessandmore. Thiscampwill as swimming,artsandcrafts, educationalactivities, to participateinrecreational activitiessuch with disabilitiesandtheirpeersare developing together the sameexperience asothercampers.Children This uniquecampgives children withspecialneeds recreational experience tochildren with disabilities. explorer camp.Thiscampbringsaninclusive A specialsummerawaits thoseenrolled intheinclusion Inclusion Camp FULL DAY: Members:$1,800;Community: $1,950 (Session 2-Session4)FULLDAY COST PER3WEEKSESSION by DayCamp Director. Child andparent mustcontactbranch tobeinterviewed to Session4.Counselor tochildratio is1:1 runs for three week sessionoptionsfrom Session2 safe, caring,andfunlearningenvironment. Thiscamp child deserves theopportunitytoparticipateina trips, andartscrafts. We believe every a variety ofsummercampactivities,includingswimming, for children withdisabilities.Campers willexperience This three-week campisafullyintegrated program Member $600 (Ages 6-12) BRONX Y SUMMER/FALL 2019BRONX YSUMMER/FALL Community (Ages 6-12) $650 25
CAMP SWIM TEEN YOUTH KIDS & FAMILY ADULTS (ages 12-17) (ages 5-12) (ages 0-4) (Ages 15-16) (Ages (Ages 15) (Ages (Ages 11-14) (Ages TEEN SLEEPAWAY Leaders-In-Training Leaders-In-Training not to prefer campers who would 15-year-old Designed for a allows (LIT) Program go on trips, our Leaders-In-Training of leadership and skill building opportunities on-site at range leadership in a blend of formal Participating Talcott. Camp service learning opportunities, and traditional training, ancamp activities, LIT campers get the best of both worlds, camp with their peers while learningopportunity to enjoy both at camp and beyond! leader, to be a future what it takes only. sessions week runs in two Our LIT program 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 (Ages 7-11) (Ages SUMMER/FALL 2019 SUMMER/FALL SLEEPAWAY SLEEPAWAY CAMP BRONX BRONX TRADITIONAL SLEEPAWAY 26 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 McAlister Located just 90 minutes outside of NYC, the New York York the New just 90 minutes outside of NYC, Located acres, wooded 1,000 beautifully boasts over Camp YMCA playing fields and courts, trails, miles of hiking lakes, three One of courses, and more. ropes low/high a horse ranch, about our Sleepaway the best and most important things is that it is designed to change with the changing, program mix the perfect offer child. We of your needs developmental that age to ensure of fun, challenge, and support at every outgrow! never camp is a place you
ADULTS KIDS & FAMILY YOUTH TEEN SWIM CAMP (ages 0-4) (ages 5-12) (ages 12-17) which languagevillagethey would like to live andstudy. after camphasended.Americancamperscanspecifyin language learningandcultural fluencyboth during andlong friendships andhave shared experiences thatinspire to navigateadiverse, multilingualworld, campersdevelop the funoftraditional sleepaway campwiththeskillsneeded while servingasanexpert intheirnative tongue.Blending child becomesmore proficient intheir“target” language combination ofacademicandrecreational activities,each is paired withaGermanchildlearningEnglish).Through a other’s learning(e.g.,anAmericanchildGerman tandem learning,inwhichpeersguideandencourage each and overseen by certified,bilingualteachers,utilizes and create lastingfriendships.Thisprogram, designed Germany, China,andColombia—to live, learn,have fun, campers from five different countries—the U.S., France, this duallanguageimmersionprogram bringstogether cultural friendships.Inatraditional summercampsetting, language acquisitionthrough authenticlearningandcross This one-of-a-kindinternationalsleepaway camppromotes World Teen Camp training sessionandatwo-week minimumcommitment. creative leaders.Thesepositionsrequire 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 (Starting atAge 7) 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 courtswithsportcourtfloors,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 10-17) World Volleyball Training Center SPECIALTY SLEEPAWAY BRONX Y SUMMER/FALL 2019BRONX YSUMMER/FALL
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CAMP SWIM TEEN YOUTH KIDS & FAMILY ADULTS (ages 12-17) (ages 5-12) (ages 0-4) 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 28 BRONX SUMMER/FALL 2019 YMCA may result from violating this Code of Conduct. 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 desk for more information on monthly locker rentals. free weights.
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. BRONX Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 29 JOIN THE Y MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
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Memorial Day Sharlene Brown – Executive Director Monday, May 27 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM 212-912-2490, [email protected] Independence Day Nadia Arroyo – Aquatics Director Thursday, July 4 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM 212-912-2492, [email protected] Labor Day Eslam Hassan – Property Manager Monday, September 2 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM 212-912-2490, [email protected] Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Erika Hernandez – Associate Director of Healthy Lifestyles Christmas Eve 212-912-2498, [email protected] Tuesday, December 24 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Bharathi Iyer - Membership & Sales Engagement Director Christmas Day 212-912-2496, [email protected] Wednesday, December 25 CLOSED Dorothy Kardash - Human Resources New Years Eve 212-912-2495, [email protected] Tuesday, December 31 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Jasmine Marsh - Membership Coordinator New Years Day Wednesday, January 1 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM 212-912-2497, [email protected] Note: All fee-based classes will be prorated in the event Tom McTernan – Business Manager of holidays or other closings. 212-912-2490, [email protected] Stefany Navarro – Youth & Family Director 212-912-2494, [email protected] Lisa Neal – Summer Day Camp Director MEMBERSHIP RATES 212-912-2490, [email protected] Carla Singleton – Communications/Outreach Membership Bronx Y Bronx Y Joiner’s City-wide 212-912-2493, [email protected] Types Prices Joiner’s Fee Fee Selenie Villar – Director, Glebe Senior Center & New Americans Welcome Center Youth (up to 11) $220/yr. n/a 718-829-1564, [email protected] Teen (12 - 17) $257/yr. n/a VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Student $46/mo. $45 $85/mo. $125 When you volunteer at the Y, you take an active role Any age, full time, 12+ credits, in bringing about meaningful, enduring change right in must bring copy of transcript your own neighborhood. As a program volunteer, board Adult (18 - 64) $56/mo. $100 $106/mo. $125 member, or Annual Campaign fundraiser, you can make a Senior (65+) $46/mo. $45 $85/mo. $125 difference for our Y and the community as a whole. Family I $70/mo. $100 $125/mo. $125 Contact [email protected] for more information. 1 Adult and kids under 18 years, living in the same household JOB OPPORTUNITIES Family II $100/mo. $100 $185/mo. $125 2 Adults and kids under 18 years, Visit ymcanyc.org/careers for open positions in our living in the same household staff family at the YMCA or at one of more than 100 *Membership rates & offers subject to change sites throughout the five boroughs and at our New York **Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult when using the facility YMCA Camp upstate.
30 BRONX SUMMER/FALL 2019 MISSION • A service fee of $15.00 will be added to the payment We’re here for all New Yorkers — to empower amount for every automated payment that is declined. youth, improve health, and strengthen community. GUEST AND DAY PASSES POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Branch members are welcome to visit other YMCA YMCA membership is available to all persons regardless locations within NYC a total of 10 times per calendar of race, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual year at no charge. Free passes are available on the YMCA orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or web site to introduce the Y to friends and associates. financial circumstances. The YMCA welcomes families and Guests must be 18 years or older and have a valid, persons of all ages, income levels, and physical conditions state-issued photo ID to be admitted into the building. with an emphasis on responsibility and self-improvement. Free pass holders are limited to 3 visits per year. Day Passes are available to purchase at the following rates: MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATION • Adult 1-Day Guest Pass: $25 Cancellation of membership requires a fifteen (15) • Teen 1-Day Guest Pass: $15 day written notice prior to the monthly draft date. • Youth 1-Day Guest Pass: $10 MEMBERSHIP TRANSFER CAMERA POLICY Membership and program privileges are not transferable For the privacy and security of all — especially our from one person to another. kids and teens — we do not allow any photo or video MEMBERSHIP GUARANTEE recording without permission from the Executive Director. Membership in the YMCA is fully guaranteed. Members who LOCKER ROOMS are not completely satisfied with their YMCA membership are • Lockers are available for daily use. Please bring your own entitled to a refund of any unused portion of their membership. lock and secure your belongings when using the facility. • Our family-friendly locker rooms are a good alternative for MEMBERSHIP CARD parents who wish to accompany their children that are over MEMBERSHIP CARD The Branch membership card must the age of four (4) and of the opposite gender. be presented and scanned in order to gain access into a YMCA facility. CLASS CANCELLATION & PROGRAM CARDS Program members will be issued a card INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY granting them YMCA access for their program. This card Download our mobile app: YMCA of Greater New York, must be presented and scanned for access into the YMCA and select Bronx, or follow us on social media for facility and/or a specific program. updates. LOST CARDS Please let us know if your card is lost or stolen. There is a $10 fee to issue a replacement card. AQUATICS INFORMATION • A swim cap is mandatory MEMBERSHIP HOLDS • Proper swim attire must be worn (swim trunks, bathing Members may put their membership on hold for 1 to 3 suit, etc.) months during any calendar year. A monthly hold fee will • Shoes are prohibited on pool deck be charged. Membership privileges are surrendered while • All electronic devices are prohibited your membership is on hold. • Our pool is 25 yards long and has 6 lanes • Distance: 18 lengths=1/4 mile; 72 lengths=1mile PAYMENT OPTIONS & INFORMATION • Depth: shallow end is 4’0”; deep end is 8’6” • Membership fees must be up-to-date in order to use facility. • A lifeguard must be present before entering the pool • Membership may be paid in full by cash, personal checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover cards. • Monthly payments are payable by credit card or bank draft only. There is no cash option for monthly payments. BRONX Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 31 YMCA NEW AMERICANS WELCOME CENTERS Our multilingual resource and referral centers provide immi- grant families and community members with a wide array of instructional, vocational, recreational, family support, and social services including:
• English as a Second Language • Cultural Orientation • Citizenship Preparation • Job Readiness • Computer Literacy • Adult Literacy • High School Equivalency Test (formerly GED) Preparation
FOR REGISTRATION/PRE-TESTING & CLASS SCHEDULE, GO TO ymcanyc.org/newamericans For more information, visit the member services desk at your Y.
GLEBE SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES OFFERED INCLUDE: • Arts & Crafts, and Knitting • Socialization Holiday Celebrations • Field Trips • Games (Billiards, Bingo) • Nutrition Educational Workshops • Computer Literacy • SilverSneakers (R) • Volunteer Opportunities • More • HOT NUTRITIOUS LUNCHES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. For more information, contact: Selenie Villar at 718-829-1564, or email [email protected]. MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:30AM-3:30PM
32 BRONX SUMMER/FALL 2019 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 coaches, 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. TALKI P THE Y CA T Y U S M C L Y AR
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36 BRONX SUMMER/FALL 2019 EVENTS
SUMMER JAM Saturday, June 1, 2019 BBQ & GOLF FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, OUTING Pelham Bay & Split Rock Golf Courses
Thursday, July 11, 2019
HALLOWEEN PARTY Friday, October 25, 2019
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Saturday, December 21, 2019
BRONX Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 37 WHERE THERE S A Y, THERE S A WAY or every path forward there is a Y to help– and a Y supporter All kids should who unlocks the door When ou support the Y, you empower the youth of ew York City. You improve the health of be able to have ew Yorkers. And you strengthen communities and this experience With our help, we can expand YMCA services to reach more young people. e can help people of all ages o Smith and Detra illians improve the uality of their lives. e can build lasting Y Camps ew York City connections that strengthen community.
Ever dollar ou give goes directly to programs and scholarships that provide new options and new ways forward for children, families and seniors.
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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 BRONX Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 39 2 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, NY 10473 212-912-2490 ymcanyc.org/bronx
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