CLASS DESCRIPTIONS NEW! SUMMER FAMILY FUN NIGHT (all ages) From water balloon tosses to Nerf challenges, bounce SKIPS (ages 6mos–3) parent/child. Personal growth, stroke houses to 3-legged races, face painting, Gaga Ball and popcorn, there development, water games, and water safety. Y Members: Free • Community Members: $17 is something for everyone at Family Fun Night! Stop by or stay all SHINE evening. Win prizes, have fun and spend time together at the Y during Pike (ages 3-5) learn the basic paddle stroke, kicking skills, and this great summer event! floating with instructor support and/or flotation device. Thurs, Aug 4; 7-9p swimmers who are well-adjusted to the water. Y Members: Free • Community Members: $3 per child Eel (ages 3-5)* Learn to float, put face in the water, and gain more independence, including swimming a few yards independently. FROM THE THERE’S ALWAYS Ray (ages 3-5)* swimmers who are comfortable with their face in the water, ready to swim several yards independently and venture into deeper water. SOMETHING FUN Polliwog (ages 6-12) beginner class. Learn basic skills as well as float on own and swim with instructor support or a flotation INSIDE OUT device. Learn pool and water safety. HAPPENING AT THE Y! Summer 2016 Programs & Events Guppy (ages 6-12)* begin to swim independently, swim with WORLD’S LARGEST SWIMMING LESSON face in the water, perform front and back glides, retrieve submerged NORTHFIELD AREA FAMILY YMCA (ages 3+) Join us for water safety skills in and around water, as a part objects and learn more water safety. of the World’s Largest simultaneous swimming lesson! Fri, Jun 24 10a-12p Minnow (ages 6-12)* work to refine crawl stroke, increasing to 25 Y Members: Free • Community Members: $10 yards. Learn the breast stroke & side stroke with accompanying kicks, front and back crawl and elementary backstroke. Gain comfort retrieving VOLUNTEERING submerged objects from deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep OUR MISSION & FOCUS Looking to become more involved in your community? At the YMCA this water. Safety permitting, learn the kneeling dive and compact dive. summer, you’ll find a wide range of volunteer opportunities to choose At the Northfield Area Family YMCA, we’ve made it our Fish (ages 6-12)* gain endurance in crawl strokes and treading mission to build strong kids, strong families, and a strong from, such as showing a child how to swing a golf club, sharing crafts water, and refine the sidestroke, breaststroke and elementary with preschoolers in the park, to helping out in our wellness center. Are backstroke. Focus on rotary breathing, sidestroke scissors kick, and community. Everyone is welcome to participate in our you a Y member searching for a way to give back to your community? breaststroke whip kick. Introduction to the dolphin kick and turns. programs or visit our community center, whether you’re a Learn how you can join our new program, Togetherhood. For more Y Member or a Community Member. We focus on programs Flying Fish (ages 6-12)* advanced class. Focus on stroke information, contact Suzzanne at [email protected] or that promote wellness, reduce the risk of disease and help call 507-645-0088. refinement including rotary and bi-lateral breathing, body position, arm & leg movements; build endurance in all strokes. Practice open people reclaim their health. The Y also supports youth turns, surface dives, and increase time treading water. Introduction by cultivating the values, skills and relationships that BIRTHDAY PARTIES to butterfly stroke and flip turns. May learn stride jump, the long Birthday parties are a big hit at the Y! Kids celebrate their special shallow dive, and advanced rescue techniques. lead to positive behavior, better health and educational day with us and we’ll coordinate the games and activities. We offer achievement. See you soon! both pool and gym parties. For more information, contact Suzzanne *previous level &/or equivalent skills prerequisite at [email protected] or call 507-645-0088. 6 sessions; Y Members: $25 • Community Members $39 Y KIDS TRI THINGS TO KNOW (ages 6-14) The • Summer program registration is open; please register early so we can best prepare for your participation. Y Kids Tri is a fun, LEARN TO SWIM • To register for programs, go to www.northfieldymca.org and click View All Programs. Or, call us at 507.645.0088. non-competitive • The Y participates in a statewide reciprocity program: having a Northfield Y membership entitles you to use of all triathlon that’s AT THE Y! all about getting Minnesota YMCAs. Ask for details! kids excited to FIRST SESSION SECOND SESSION THIRD SESSION • We believe our Y is for everyone and raise funds annually through our Y Scholarship Drive so that everyone has access. get fit! Youth Mon / Weds Tues / Thurs Mon / Weds Please let us know if you could benefit from a financial scholarship; applying is easy and confidential. will experience June 13 - 29 July 12 - 28 August 8 - 24 • Joiner’s fee of $25. No contracts. Interested in health insurance reimbursement? We can help! a morning of 6:00-6:30 Ray 6:00-6:30 Pike 6:00-6:30 SKIPS • Guest day passes are just $5 for youth, $7 for adults, and $12 for a family. Come see what the Y has to offer YOU! SCHOOL’S OUT DAYS encouragement, 6:00-6:30 SKIPS 6:00-6:30 Eel 6:00-6:30 Ray (ages 5-11) Do you want your kids to have some fun and stay busy during cheers and satisfaction of completing the swim, bike and run 6:35-7:05 Pike 6:35-7:05 SKIPS 6:35-7:05 Pike break? Join us at the Y! Enroll for a fun-filled day of trips, games, crafts, event. There’s nothing like the excitement of crossing a finish 6:35-7:05 Eel 6:35-7:05 Ray 6:35-7:05 Eel sports, friends and more! Don’t forget to bundle up (bring tennis shoes, line! No experience is necessary. 7:10-7:50 Polliwog 7:10-7:50 Minnow 7:10-7:50 Guppy MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION SUMMER HOURS too), pack a lunch and water bottle, and be ready for an exciting time. To learn more about the event, visit the Northfield Area 7:10-7:50 Guppy 7:10-7:50 Fish 7:10-7:50 Minnow Come be a part of the Y Community! Y (June - August) March 21 – Carnival Fun Family YMCA website: northfieldymca.org Members benefit from discounted programs, a March 22 – Super Slime LEARN TO SWIM AT THE Y! Please note: POOL CLOSED Aug 28-Sept 3 for annual maintenance and cleaning brand new indoor pool, an entire floor of our MON-THURS 5a - 9p March 23 – Animal Safari facility dedicated to fitness, 40+ group & aqua March 24 – Zombies The Y offers group & private swimming lessons for FRIDAY 5a - 7p CHILD WATCH exercise classes every week, free Child Watch March 25 – Planes, Trains & Automobiles LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSE everyone; and now we have Sunday afternoon sessions! (drop-in childcare), and so much more. Find March 28 – Flower Power (ages 6wks-9yrs) Drop your children off with our trained (ages 15+) Become an American Red Cross Lifeguard; certification includes SATURDAY 7a - 4p Visit our website for details. what matters to you at the Y! To join, visit 6:45a-6p w/ program activities from 9a-4p staff while you enjoy up to a two hour work out! While there, Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, AED. Certification valid for 2 years. Member Services or call 507.645.0088. SUNDAY 9a - 4p » Northfield Y your children will not only get to play in a fun and safe Mon - Thurs, Jun 13-16 or Thurs-Sun, Aug 25-28; northfieldymca.org/healthy/swimming/12-6:30p For updated group exercise, Y Members: $30/child per day environment, but also learn social skills, positive values, and Y Members: $150 • Community Members: $200 • Youth Membership $27.50 / month Community Members:$36/child per day pool, program & facility healthy habits. Kids can enjoy activities that include arts & • Adult Membership $42 / month calendars, please visit crafts, reading, gym games, outdoor play, and so much more. GOLDEN SWIM CHALLENGE • Family Membership $69 / month Check Y website for scheduled hours. (all ages) Swim 50 miles in 11 weeks, prize upon completion. Start any time. northfieldymca.org Y Members: Free • Community Members: $3 Y Members: $15 • Community Member: $25 +daily pass Northfield Area Family YMCA • 1501 Honeylocust Drive • 507.645.0088 • www.northfieldymca.org PEE WEE TENNIS SUMMER RECESS! TEEN & ADULT WATERMELON BALL PRESCHOOL (ages 3–5) This is an awesome YOUTH (ages 6-10) Come join in the MAKE THIS THEIR (ages 13-15) Learn how to play this fun and PROGRAMS opportunity for your child to PROGRAMS summer version of recess at the PROGRAMS exhilerating water game, Watermelon Ball. Bring participate in a life-long sport. Y! Meet new friends as we play BEST some friends for this competitive, action-filled Kids will learn the basic skills traditional games like 4-square, CENTURY 100 MILE WALK CLUB new water game! PRESCHOOLERS IN THE T-BALL/BASEBALL Tues & Thurs Aug 9-25; 6-7p of serving, receiving, holding a tetherball, and tag, and learn new (ages 10+) Walk 100 miles in 6 months or less and PARK (PIP) (Ages 0-6) (ages 6-10) Kids will experience SUMMER Y Member: Free • Community Member: $35 Mondays @ Dundas Memorial Park racket, balance and controlling batting, teamwork, pitching and ones like Gaga Ball, double dutch, earn a commemorative t-shirt! Start before June! Wednesdays @ Odd Fellows Park power.