EXPERIENCE OUR Y HARLEM YMCA FALL/WINTER 2014 HARLEM YMCA 180 West 135th Street New York, NY 10030 212.912.2100 ymcanyc.org/harlem WHY WE’RE HERE FOR Nurturing the potential of every child and teen YOUTH We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what DEVELOPMENT they can achieve. That’s why, through the YMCA, millions of youth today are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement. FOR Improving our community’s health and well-being HEALTHY In neighborhoods across the five boroughs, the YMCA is a leading voice on health LIVING and well-being. The Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, nearly 400,000 youth, adults and families are receiving the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, mind and body. FOR Giving back and providing support to our neighbors SOCIAL The YMCA has been listening and responding to New York City’s most critical social RESPONSIBILITY needs for 160 years. Whether developing skills or emotional well-being through education and training, welcoming and connecting diverse demographic populations through global services, or preventing chronic disease and building healthier communities through collaborations with policymakers, the Y fosters the care and respect all people need and deserve. We’re Here for Good. It’s been the signature phrase of New York City’s YMCA since early 2008, and it describes the Y’s commitment to building the foundations of—and strengthening—our communities, through nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving community health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support neighbors. We’re here for you and your family. We’re here for the community. We’re here for good. 2 | HARLEM YMCA FALL/WINTER 2014 GET ENGAGED We know firsthand how difficult it can be to find balance in life. That’s why we’re here with you every day, WHY making sure that you, your family and our community have the resources and support needed to learn, grow and thrive. With a focus on developing the potential of kids, improving health and well-being, and giving back and supporting our neighbors, your participation will not just bring about meaningful change in yourself, but in WE’RE HERE your community too. Here are some of the ways you can get involved. MEMBERSHIP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Join the HARLEM YMCA and become part of a community When you volunteer at the Y, you take an active role in committed to helping you and your kids learn, grow and bringing about meaningful, enduring change right in your thrive. Y members receive full access to the facility’s Fitness own neighborhood. As a program committee volunteer, Center, Pool, Gym and Locker Rooms; priority registration for board member or Annual Campaign fundraiser, you can classes and programs; discounts on classes and programs make a difference in our Y and the community as a whole. with a fee; and six guest passes each year to share with friends. JOB OPPORTUNITIES Visit ymcanyc.org/careers for open positions in our staff The option for a City-wide membership allows you to use family at the YMCA or at one of more than 100 sites any of the other YMCAs in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, throughout the five boroughs and at our New York YMCA Bronx, and Staten Island – each of which offers quality Camp upstate. facilities, programs and a swimming pool. CHILD WATCH Do you need someone to look after your child (ages 6 months - 7 years) while you work out? We are here for you! You may bring your child (for up to 2 hours per day) to the YMCA Child Watch Program; Kids will enjoy creative play FEES in a fun, safe environment with responsible YMCA staff. Membership Types HARLEM YMCA City-wide Joiner’s Fee This is a free benefit with a Family Membership. There is a Youth (up to 11)* $240/yr n/a - $6 daily program fee for all other members. Please register with our Child Watch Staff. Teen (12 - 17) $300/yr n/a - Student** $50/mo $78/mo $125 Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Adult (18 - 64) $62/mo $97/mo $125 Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Senior (65+) $50/mo $78/mo $125 TWEEN TIME Family I*** $80/mo $114/mo $125 While you are using our facility, keep your tweens Family II (2 Adults $105/mo $172/mo $125 engaged! Our new Tween Time program will provide & kids)**** structured activities for your children for up to two hours per day. Tweens will participate in HW help, computer *Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult when using the facility **Any age, full time, 12+ credits, must bring copy of transcript literacy, health & fitness, and much more. This program is ***1 Adult and kids under 18 years, living in the same household a free benefit with a Family Membership. There is a $6 ****2 Adults and kids under 18 years, living in the same household daily program fee for all other members. To register please visit our membership desk. Monday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm HARLEM YMCA FALL/WINTER 2014 | 3 You may know the Y for our pools, classes, gyms, basketball courts or summer camps, but in New York City the Y is so much more. We also offer transformative programs in teen leadership, afterschool learning, work readiness, cultural assimilation and international exchange for young New Yorkers. All of it free or at low cost for those who need it most. That’s where you come in. Help us make the city stronger as we reach people of all ages and all backgrounds in every borough. When you volunteer or give, you’re building a stronger New York City. With your help we can do so much more. The Y. So Much More™ Please give today. ymcanyc.org/give YNYC13_AC_progbkad_final.indd 2 10/23/13 3:22 PM HARLEM Y INFORMATION STAFF LISTING GUEST ROOMS COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER VP of Operations & Executive Director 212-912-2100 OASAS Afterschool Program & Tiffeny Forrest [email protected] New Americans Welcome Center 212-912-2113, [email protected] 212-690-4024 HOURS OF OPERATION Associate Executive Director - Latoya Jackson Monday - Friday: 5:30 am - 11:00 pm FALL/WINTER 2014 212-912-2162, [email protected] Saturday : 6:00 am - 8:00 pm SESSION & REGISTRATION DATES Sunday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Senior Business Manager - Balan Iyer 212-912-2105, [email protected] SESSION 5 REGISTRATION DATES Pool Hours Members: Sunday, August 17th Aquatics Director - Michael Johnson Monday - Friday: 6:00 am - 10:30 pm Community: Sunday, August 24th 212-912-2116, [email protected] Saturday : 6:30 am - 7:30 pm Sunday: 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Session 5 Dates Black Achievers in Industry Coordinator/ September 2, 2014 - October 26, 2014 Executive Assistant - Gigi Davis-Booth HOLIDAY HOURS You may know the Y for our pools, classes, 212-912-2113, [email protected] Labor Day SESSION 6 REGISTRATION DATES Mon., September 1 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Members: Sunday, October 12th gyms, basketball courts or summer camps, Human Resources Manager - Shalieza Hamid Community: Sunday, October 19th but in New York City the Y is so much more. We also 212-912-2107, [email protected] Thanksgiving Thurs., November 27 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Session 6 Dates offer transformative programs in teen leadership, Literacy Zone & Guest Room Director October 27, 2014 - December 21, 2014 afterschool learning, work readiness, cultural assimilation Thalia Ma Christmas Eve 212-912-2163, [email protected] Wed., December 24 7:00 am - 3:00 pm WINTER 2015 and international exchange for young New Yorkers. Membership & Healthy Lifestyles Director Christmas Day SESSION & REGISTRATION DATES Bill Kanas Thurs., December 25 CLOSED All of it free or at low cost for those who need it most. 212-912-2112, [email protected] SESSION 1 REGISTRATION DATES New Years Eve Members: Saturday, December 20 Personal Training Coordinator - Donté Jones Wed., December 31 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Community: Saturday, December 27 212-912-2115, [email protected] That’s where you come in. Help us make the city stronger New Years Day Session 1 Dates as we reach people of all ages and all backgrounds Thurs., January 1 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Property Manager - Kevin Brunson January 2, 2015 - February 22, 2015 212-912-2134, [email protected] in every borough. When you volunteer or give, you’re (On these holidays, there will be no group building a stronger New York City. Transitional Housing Director - James Haynes exercise, youth program, or aquatic classes.) REGISTER ONLINE! 212-912-2120, [email protected] Group exercise, youth programs and aquatics classes are Annual Facility Enhancement Week scheduled in 8 week sessions. To better service you, members With your help we can do so much more. Youth & Family Director - Caroline Sanchez Monday, August 25th – Friday, August 29th. can register 2 weeks in advance at the member service desk 212-912-2167, [email protected] (some program areas will remain shut down until or online. Payment is due at time of registration. Youth & Family Program Assistant - Sonia Allen Monday, September 1st) 212-912-2169, [email protected] The Y. So Much More™ WELLNESS PROGRAMS ............................. 8-11 Contact Us FAMILY PROGRAMS ................................16-18 Please give today.