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Strengthening Our RESOURCE GUIDE STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITYYMCA OF GREATER FORT WAYNE fwymca.org | YMCA OF GREATER FORT WAYNE | 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Strengthening Communities through Youth Development, Healthy Living, & Social Responsibility Our Mission, Our Cause ...............................3 Sensory Room .....................................24, 25 Locations to Serve You ................................4 Family Programs ........................................25 Facilities at a Glance ....................................5 Swim Lessons & Aquatics ....................26-30 Why Join the Y? ...........................................6 International Service Trips ........................31 I Joined, Now What? ....................................7 Bike Hub ....................................................31 Program Registration ..................................8 Community Programs & YMCA Mobile App ........................................8 Volunteerism ...................................... 32, 33 Register for a Program ................................9 Adaptive & Inclusive Programs ............34-37 Sports Leagues ...................................10, 11 YMCA Camp Potawotami .................... 38, 39 Sports, Play & Martial Arts ..................12-14 Summer Day Camp ...............................40, 41 Teen Programs ..........................................15 Child Watch & Kids Club, Early Learning/Preschool, Fitness, Training, Wellness & Before & After School ..........................42, 43 Education ............................................16-19 General Information & Policies ............44, 45 Art, Music, Dance & Gymnastics ..........20-22 YMCA Mission Partners .............................46 FREE 7th Grade Membership ......................22 Corporate Wellness ...................................46 Christian Emphasis Programs ....................23 YMCA Code of Conduct ..............................47 Active Older Adults ...................................24 2 | YMCA OF GREATER FORT WAYNE | fwymca.org Our Mission How We Do It To put Christian principles into There is no other not for profit quite practice through programs that build like the Y. That’s because in 10,000 healthy spirit, mind and body for all. neighborhoods across the nation, we Who We Are have the presence and partnership to not just promise, but to deliver, lasting The Y is the nation’s leading not for personal and social change. profit committed to strengthening communities through youth • The Y has local presence and development, healthy living national reach. We mobilize and social responsibility. local communities to effect lasting, Our Cause meaningful change. At the Y, strengthening • The Y is community is our community cause. Every day, centered. For we work nearly 165 side-by-side with years, we’ve our neighbors to been listening make sure that and responding everyone, regardless to your needs. of age, income or • The Y brings background, has the people together. We opportunity to learn, grow connect people of all ages and thrive. and backgrounds to improve the Our Impact quality of life for all. The Y is, and always will be, dedicated • The Y nurtures potential. We to building healthy, confident, believe that everyone should have connected and secure children, adults, the opportunity to build a healthy families and communities. spirit, mind and body. We infuse core Every day our impact is felt when an values of caring, honesty, respect and individual makes a healthy choice, responsibility which help to mold and when a mentor inspires a child and shape future leaders. when a community comes together for the common good. fwymca.org | YMCA OF GREATER FORT WAYNE | 3 YMCA OF GREATER FORT WAYNE LOCATIONS 1 CAYLOR-NICKEL FDN. FAMILY YMCA SOUTH 9 550 West Dustman Road MILFORD Bluffton, IN 46714 COLUMBIA CITY 2 CENTRAL 33 5 BRANCH YMCA 8 3 1020 Barr Street 30 3 469 Fort Wayne, IN 46802 7 69 2 11 3 JACKSON R. LEHMAN 14 FAMILY YMCA 10 6 5680 YMCA Park Drive W. 4 Fort Wayne, IN 46835 FORT 27 4 JORGENSEN WAYNE FAMILY YMCA 10313 Aboite Center Rd. 469 33 Fort Wayne, IN 46804 24 5 PARKVIEW FAMILY YMCA 1 10001 Dawsons Creek Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46825 224 6 RENAISSANCE POINTE YMCA 2323 Bowser Avenue Fort Wayne, IN 46803 BLUFFTON 1 7 SKYLINE YMCA 838 South Harrison Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 9 YMCA CAMP POTAWOTAMI 7255 East 700 South 8 WHITLEY COUNTY Wolcottville, IN 46795 FAMILY YMCA 950 East Van Buren Street 10 YMCA CHILD CARE SERVICES Columbia City, IN 46725 1025 W. Rudisill Blvd, Box #7 Fort Wayne, IN 46807 11 YMCA YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU 1117 South Clinton Street fwymca.org/map Fort Wayne, IN 46802 4 | YMCA OF GREATER FORT WAYNE | fwymca.org YMCA membership includes all 8 membership locations! MEMBERSHIP FACILITIES AT A GLANCE FDN. CAYLOR-NICKEL YMCA FAMILY 260.565.9622 CENTRAL BRANCH YMCA 260.422.6486 R. LEHMAN JACKSON YMCA FAMILY 260.755.4949 YMCA FAMILY JORGENSEN 260.432.8953 YMCA FAMILY PARKVIEW 260.497.9996 POINTE YMCA RENAISSANCE 260.447.4567 SKYLINE YMCA 260.755.4900 WHITLEY COUNTY YMCA FAMILY 260.244.9622 WELLNESS CENTER Cardio Equipment • • • • • • • • Free Weights • • • • • • • • Adaptive Fitness Equipment • • • • • • • • FACILITY FEATURES Athletic Fields • • • • • • Chapel • • • • • Climbing Wall • • Computer Lab • Early Learning Center • • Dance Studio • • • • • • • • Universal Changing Room(s) • • • • • • • • Game Room • • • • • Group Exercise Room(s) • • • • • • • • Gymnasium • • • • • • • Indoor Track • • • • • Kids Play Area • • • Music Room • Racquetball Courts • • Sauna • • • • • • • Sensory Room • Steam Room • • • • • Teaching Kitchen • • Walking Trail • • • • • Whirlpool • • • • POOL/SPLASH PARK Indoor Pool(s) • • • • • • • Outdoor Pool • Splash Park • • • Chapel & Teaching Kitchen Coming Spring 2020 at the Jorgensen Y For a complete list of our branch amenities & hours of operation, visit www.fwymca.org/locations or your local branch. WHY JOIN THE Y? When you join the Y, you’re not just a member of a facility; you’re part of something greater. You’re part of a cause-driven organization whose purpose is deeper than a pool. With a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, improving health and well-being, and giving back and supporting our neighbors, the Y gives you the opportunity to reach your potential. We’re a community. Surrounded by new friends as well as caring, knowledgeable staff, you can grow your spirit, mind and body in ways you never imagined. We’re a not for profit organization. Donations to the Y help eliminate financial barriers so that more children, adults, and families can join. Your support makes the Y accessible to those who want to participate but are unable to afford the cost of membership and programs. AS A Y MEMBER YOU RECEIVE: • Unrestricted access to all eight locations • Free health screenings & wellness program in Allen, Whitley and Wells Counties • As a Y member you receive reduced fees • Unlimited participation in hundreds of free and priority registration for programs group exercise classes like Yoga, Pilates, such as youth and adult sports, swim Zumba®, Bootcamp, Cycling and Aqua lessons, day camps and so much more! Fitness for every fitness level • Nationwide Membership allows Y members • Free age appropriate care (in Child Watch/ to visit any participating YMCA in the Kids Club) for up to two hours for children United States on an active membership while you work out 6 | YMCA OF GREATER FORT WAYNE | fwymca.org YMCA MEMBER BENEFITS YMCA I JOINED THE Y. | NOW WHAT? WHAT? NOW I JOINED THE Y. Attend a New Sign-up for Schedule a Member Reception Wellness for Life Wellness Center Take advantage of all of the benefits Our free Wellness for Life coaching Orientation of your membership! After you program connects you with a trained Not sure where to start join, please register for our free wellness coach to support your in the Wellness Center? New Member Reception. In just 30 pursuit of healthy living. Our trained, Take a tour and get a basic minutes, we’ll help you discover the supportive staff will guide you in overview of the strength various programs we offer. Upon setting goals and provide tools and and cardio equipment completion of the reception, you’ll resources to help on your wellness available. Stop by the receive a $30 Y Rewards Card! Stop journey! Upon completion of the Wellness desk to register. by the Member Services desk for more program, you’ll receive a $30 Y Do you have children ages information on upcoming reception Rewards Card! Stop by the Wellness 11-14? Ask about YouthFit. dates. desk to register. (See pages 18 &19) Questions? Email us at [email protected] with the branch you will visit most and we can assist. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MAKES THE Y AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE. To apply for financial assistance, complete the application form which is downloadable at fwymca.org/financial-assistance. Gather all documents in the following list that apply to your situation: most recent 30 days of income for all wage earners, government assistance verification, social security documents, other sources of income, proof of unemployment or court orders verifying child support. Bring the documents and application to the Membership Services desk at any Y in Allen, Whitley or Wells counties. Questions? Email us at [email protected]. fwymca.org | YMCA OF GREATER FORT WAYNE | 7 PROGRAM REGISTRATION PROGRAM SESSIONS Winter I Winter II Spring Summer I Summer II Fall I Fall II For specific program session and registration dates, visitfwymca.org/SessionInfo or your local branch. YMCA MOBILE APP The YMCA
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