Castle Hill Ymca Winter/Spring 2020 We Are Y
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See Inside for Details WE ARE Y PROGRAM & CLASS GUIDE CASTLE HILL YMCA WINTER/SPRING 2020 2 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, NY 10473 212-912-2490 ymcanyc.org/castlehill WHY THE Y NO HIDDEN FEES • NO ANNUAL FEES • NO PROCESSING FEES • NO CONTRACTS ADULT/SENIOR FAMILY AMENITIES, PROGRAMS, AND CLASSES MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP Member discounts and priority registration l l State-of-the-art fitness center l l Over 60 FREE weekly group exercise classes l l FREE YMCA Weight Loss Program l l Y Fit Start (FREE 12-week fitness program) l l One Indoor & Two Outdoor Swimming Pools l l Sauna l l Basketball court l l FREE Parking Lot l l FREE WiFi l l Customizable Family & Household Memberships l FREE family classes l FREE teen orientation to the fitness center l FREE teen programs l Convenient family locker room l FREE Child Watch l 212-912-2490 ymcanyc.org/castlehill @bronxymca facebook.com/bronxymca @bronxymca TABLE OF CONTENTS ADULTS ................................ 4 KIDS & FAMILY (AGES 0-4) .... 8 YOUTH (AGES 5-12) ............ 10 TEENS (AGES 12-17) ........... 14 SWIM .................................. 16 SUMMER CAMP .................. 22 EVENTS/RENTALS .............. 26 JOIN THE Y .......................... 30 Dear Castle Hill YMCA Member, LOCATIONS ........................ 35 Welcome to another exciting year at the YMCA of Greater New York! We look forward to serving you and your family with a variety of wonderful programs in 2020! HOURS OF OPERATION OPEN 364 DAYS A YEAR The New Year is my favorite time of year. It’s an opportunity to reflect, refresh, and reset. If you want to try something new in Monday - Friday: 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM 2020, we have a world of options. If you need to get back into Saturday - Sunday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM a fitness routine, or don’t know where to start, try a personal trainer or the free YMCA Weight Loss Program. 2020 SESSION & REGISTRATION DATES I first came to the Y 20 years ago and now it’s the centerpiece of my life. My daughters, now in college, both learned to swim in WINTER REGISTRATION DATES Y pools. Now, you’ll find me trying out new classes at different Member: December 14, 2019 Community: December 21, 2019 branches across the city. WINTER SESSION DATES The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers January 2, 2020 - February 23, 2020 — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen SPRING I REGISTRATION DATES community. You’ll find our mission reflected in every program Member: February 8, 2020 in this guide, all of which are designed to help you learn, Community: February 15, 2020 grow, and reach your full potential. SPRING I SESSION DATES Plus, new this year is a customizable Family & Household February 24 - April 26, 2020 Membership, our latest initiative to improve membership at the Y. SPRING II REGISTRATION DATES You can add a partner, young adult child, grandparent, roommate, Member: April 11, 2020 or a caregiver to your membership at a reduced rate. Talk to our Community: April 18, 2020 membership staff for details. SPRING II SESSION DATES April 27 - June 21, 2020 Thank you for choosing the YMCA of Greater New York — and have a fantastic year! Sharon Greenberger, President & CEO ymcanyc.org/castlehill | 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. FREE CHILD WATCH Free Child Watch at the YMCA is one of the many benefits of being a Y member. Kids ages 2-12 years can play in a fun, safe environment under the supervision of responsible YMCA staff members for up to two hours per day while you work out or take a class. 4 | Castle Hill Y Winter/Spring 2020 ADULTS Tabata Hatha Yoga GROUP EXERCISE Non-stop action - a Tabata is a short 20 A yoga class that integrates postures, second interval followed by 10 seconds of rest. breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation CLASSES Intervals are stacked in cycles of eight. to stretch, strengthen, and condition. We offer over 60 FREE group fitness Total Body Conditioning Kundalini Yoga classes for people of all ages and A full body workout designed to strengthen A system of yoga and meditation that abilities. See our full schedule online. and tone the upper and lower body using an promotes health, happiness, and spiritual assortment of fitness equipment. awareness, combining breathing, movement, stretching, and sound. CONDITIONING Ultimate Abs Our most challenging ab workout - this Restorative Yoga Boot Camp intense class is all about your core. A yoga class focused on your inner energy A challenging workout for your entire body, and well-being. using calisthenics such as push-ups, jumping Upper Body Blast jacks, crunches, and other body weight Focus on your upper body - arms, shoulders, Vinyasa Yoga exercises. chest, and back - with this strengthening Flowing sequences of yoga poses linked workout. together by an emphasis on breathing technique. Circuit Training ™ A fast paced workout that will challenge you CARDIO PiYo with different activity stations. PiYo combines the muscle-sculpting, core- Cardio Kickboxing firming benefits of Pilates with the strength Core Training This high energy class blends athletic drills and flexibility advantages of yoga. And, we This class focuses on abdominal, back, and with martial arts to create an intense crank up the speed to deliver a true fat- core muscle training and stabilization to cardiovascular workout. burning, low-impact workout that leaves your improve the body’s overall functional strength. body looking long, lean, and incredibly defined. H.I.I.T. Deep Definitions Supercharge your fitness with this Pilates Mat Sculpt and define every inch of your body in this challenging class of high speed, high Based on original Pilates techniques, strength training class. intensity work alternated with recovery this class is designed to restore muscular periods of low intensity. balance, improve posture, help prevent injury, Kettlebells and build strength and flexibility. DANCE This is a total body workout that blends ® Spin ® highly effective techniques for improving An intense cardio workout of simulated road Zumba ® muscular endurance, total body coordinated bike riding to energizing music. Zumba takes the “work” out of workout, movements, and cardiovascular conditioning. by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity Each movement and progression is taught Zumba® Step moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning with an emphasis on safety, highlighting Combine the awesome toning and dance fitness party. essential body alignment. Take your body to strengthening power of Step aerobics, with the next level with Kettlebell training! the fun fitness-party that only Zumba brings MARTIAL ARTS to the dance-floor. Lower Body Blast Tae Kwon Do Focus on your lower body - hips, glutes, and MIND/BODY A Korean martial art similar to karate, Tae legs - with this strengthening workout. Kwon Do emphasizes kicking, striking, and Chair Yoga blocking as applied to the art of self- Stretching A yoga class that integrates postures, defense. This traditional training style An essential component of fitness that is breathing exercises, relaxation, and teaches self-defense and physical fitness, often neglected or left out, this class uses meditation to stretch, strengthen, and reduces stress, and helps participants gain a variety of stretching methods to gradually condition all from the comfort of a chair. increased confidence, mental focus, and increase muscle strength and extend the heightened self-awareness. range of movement at the joints. Gentle Yoga Designed to teach basic yoga postures that will enhance flexibility, strength, and balance and promote relaxation. “I’m trying new things — like water aerobics, total body conditioning, and cardio kickboxing. Taking on something new is so exciting. The YMCA helped me find my way.” - Rene, YMCA of Greater New York Member Included in Membership | Members get priority registration ymcanyc.org/castlehill | 5 ADULTS WATER FITNESS SilverSneakers® Circuit SilverSneakers® Splash Combine fun with fitness to increase your Activate your urge for variety! Splash offers Aqua Zumba® cardiovascular and muscular endurance power fun, shallow-water movement to improve Aqua Zumba® blends the Zumba® philosophy with a standing circuit workout. Upper-body agility and flexibility while addressing with water resistance for one pool party you strength work with hand-held weights, elastic cardiovascular, strength, and endurance shouldn’t miss! tubing with handles, and a SilverSneakers conditioning. No swimming ability is required, ball is alternated with low-impact aerobic and a SilverSneakers kickboard or other Water Aerobics choreography. A chair is used for standing aquatic equipment is used to improve An instructional class of aerobic movements support, stretching, and relaxation exercises. strength, balance, and coordination. performed in the water to improve cardiovascular fitness and flexibiiltiy. SilverSneakers® Classic SilverSneakers® Yoga Have fun and move to the music through a SilverSneakers Yoga will move your whole ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS variety of exercises designed to increase body through a complete series of seated and muscular strength, range of movement, and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to Zumba® Gold activity for daily living skills. Hand-held safely perform a variety of seated and standing weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a postures designed to increase flexibility, balance, The design of the class introduces easy-to- ball are offered for resistance; and a chair is and range of movement. Restorative breathing follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on used for seated and/or standing support. exercises and final relaxation will promote stress balance, range of motion, and coordination. reduction and mental clarity. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. 6 | Castle Hill Y Winter/Spring 2020 ADULTS instruction, support, and motivation.