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DODGE Y
SUMMER/FALL 2018
225 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11201
212-912-2400
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DODGE Y INFORMATION
STAFF LISTING                                  HOURS OF OPERATION                                2018 SUMMER/FALL SESSION &
                                                                                                 REGISTRATION DATES
Josh Stabenfeldt, Executive Director           ADULT
212-912-2410, jstabenfeldt@ymcanyc.org         Monday - Friday:       5:30 AM - 11:00 PM         SUMMER REGISTRATION DATES
Frankie Carlucci, Youth & Family Director      Saturday:              6:00 AM - 8:00 PM          Member:               June 16, 2018
212-912-2414, fcarlucci@ymcanyc.org            Sunday:                7:00 AM - 8:00 PM          Community:            June 23, 2018

Kiamer Dorvil, Coordinator, Youth & Family     TEENS                                             SESSION DATES:
212-912-2415, kdorvil@ymcanyc.org              Monday - Friday:       3:00 PM - 8:00 PM          July 2, 2018 - August 26, 2018
Aytaissa Kirkpatrick, Aquatics Director        Saturday - Sunday:     8:00 AM - 7:45 PM
212-912-2421, akirkpatrick@ymcanyc.org                                                           FALL I REGISTRATION DATES
                                                                                                 Member:               August 18, 2018
Omari Haughton, Teen Coordinator               HOLIDAY HOURS                                     Community:            August 25, 2018
212-912-2417, ohaughton@ymcanyc.org
                                               Memorial Day
Diane Jean-Jacques,Business Manager            Wednesday, May 28           7:00 AM - 8:00 PM     SESSION DATES:
212-912-2412, djeanjacques@ymcanyc.org                                                           September 4, 2018 - October 28, 2018
Roseann Julien, Business Office Coordinator    Independence Day
212-912-2413, rjulien@ymcanyc.org              Wednesday, July 4           7:00 AM - 8:00 PM     FALL II REGISTRATION DATES
                                                                                                 Member:               October 13, 2018
Beth Kolacki, Director, Healthy Lifestyles     Labor Day			                                      Community:            October 20, 2018
212-912-2420, bkolacki@ymcanyc.org             Monday, September 3         7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Concetta Smith                                 Thanksgiving				                                  SESSION DATES:
Director, Communications & Fund Dev.           Thursday, November 22       7:00 AM - 3:00 PM     October 29, 2018 - December 23, 2018
212-912-2406, ccsmith@ymcanyc.org
Membership Director                            Christmas Eve
212-912-2427                                   Monday, December 24         7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Kilvio Vargas, Property Director               Christmas Day
212-912-2422 kvargas@ymcanyc.org               Tuesday, December 25        CLOSED
                                               New Years Eve
                                               Monday, December 31         7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
                                               New Years Day
                                               Tuesday, January 1          8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION.................................... 4                                                            CONTACT US
ADULT WELLNESS PROGRAMS.................................. 8                                                    Phone: 212-912-2400
GROUP EXERCISE PROGRAMS..................................11                                       E-mail: infododge@ymcanyc.org
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS.............................. 14                                                     Web: ymcanyc.org/dodge
YOUTH PROGRAMS ................................................ 16                                                       @DodgeYMCA
TEEN PROGRAMS .................................................... 18                                     facebook.com/DodgeYMCA

AQUATICS ............................................................... 19                                              @DodgeYMCA

LOCATIONS.............................................................. 31
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JOINING THE CAUSE
MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAM INFORMATION

MISSION		 				                                                           MEMBERSHIP HOLDS
The YMCA of Greater New York is a community service organization         Members may put their membership on hold for one to three
that promotes positive values through programs that build spirit,        months during any calendar year. Membership must be in good
mind and body, welcoming all people with a focus on youth.               standing to freeze. A $10 monthly hold fee will be charged
                                                                         and all membership privileges will be suspended while your
POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION		                                           membership is on hold. A freeze request form must be completed
YMCA membership is available to all persons regardless of race,          15 days prior to the draft date. Outstanding balances must
religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender        be paid prior to cancellation. Members who have paid for the
identity, national origin, disability, or financial circumstances. The   full year will have their membership extended for the time of
YMCA welcomes families and persons of all ages, income levels,           their absence. Once the hold expires, the monthly rate will
and physical conditions with an emphasis on responsibility and           automatically renew unless a written cancellation notice is
self-improvement.                                                        provided at least 15 days prior to the draft date. *Locker rental
                                                                         fees may not be frozen.

MEMBERSHIP GUARANTEE
Membership in the YMCA is fully guaranteed. Members who                  PAYMENT OPTIONS & INFORMATION
are not completely satisfied with their membership are entitled        • Membership dues must be up-to-date in order to use
to a refund of any unused portion of their membership, if they           facility.
have paid for their membership in full. If the membership is on a      • Rates and schedules are subject to change.
monthly draft, please follow the membership cancellation policy.       • Membership may be paid in full by cash, personal checks,
                                                                         MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover cards.
MEMBERSHIP CARDS			                                      		• Monthly payments are payable by credit card or bank draft
A VALID MEMBERSHIP CARD must be presented and scanned                    only. There is no cash option for monthly payments.
in order to gain access to the Dodge YMCA. If a member does            • If a check or an automatic bank draft is returned for
not have their card at the time of entry, valid photo ID MUST be         insufficient funds a service fee of $15.00 will be added to
provided for verification. After three occurrences, access will not      the payment amount.
be granted to the facility until a new card is purchased.
LOST CARDS can be replaced for a $10 fee. Please let us know if     FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
your card is lost or stolen.                                        The Dodge Y provides financial assistance for children, teens,
                                                                    adults and families who cannot afford the full cost of Y
                                                                    membership & programs. In order to get started please retrieve
MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATION		                                           a financial assistance application. Complete the form, and attach
Cancellation of membership requires a 15 day written notice         a copy of your most recent tax return or required financial
prior to the monthly draft date and cannot be done over the         documents. Return the application and supporting documents
phone. Outstanding balances must be paid prior to cancellation.     to the Dodge Y. Your information will be held in complete
For additional information, please contact Membership Director      confidence and will be seen only by YMCA staff responsible
at 212.912.2427. Membership must be in good standing at the         for financial assistance. We require supporting documentation
time of cancellation.                                               to verify household size and income, and we consider special
                                                                    circumstances when providing assistance. Qualification for
MEMBERSHIP TRANSFER			                                              YMCA financial assistance is reviewed every year.
Membership and program privileges are not transferable from
one person to another. Memberships are not transferable             YMCA “AWAY” POLICY
between YMCA’s. If you wish to switch your YMCA membership          AWAY (Always Welcome at the YMCA) As a YMCA member, you
between two branches, you must cancel your membership at            have access to YMCAs across the country and around the world.
your home branch first, and join at the new branch. Joiners fee     You must present a valid YMCA ID to be eligible to use AWAY
will be waived within 30 days of cancellation ONLY.                 privileges. Call ahead to check on individual branch policies.
                                                                         Dodge members are welcome to visit other YMCA locations
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                                                                         memberships excluded)
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LOCKER ROOMS & LOCKERS		                                               CAMERA POLICY
  • Lockers are available for daily use. Please bring your own         For the privacy and security of all – especially our kids and
    lock and secure your belongings when using the facility. Our       teens – we do not allow any photo or video recording without
    family-friendly locker room is a good alternative for adults       permission from the Executive Director.
    who wish to accompany their child that is aged five and over
    and of the opposite gender.                                        GUEST AND DAY PASSES
  • All children aged five and above CANNOT use the opposite           All YMCA members are given 6 complimentary guest passes per
    gender locker room.                                                year to help introduce the Y to friends and associates. Guest must
                                                                       be 18 years old or older and have a valid photo ID to be admitted
PROGRAM REFUND PROCEDURES		                                            into the building Community members are limited to 3 guest pass
                                                                       visits a year. The Dodge YMCA reserves the right to change/ limit
  • Refunds will be made only if the Dodge YMCA cancels a
                                                                       the guest pass policy without notice.
    class.
  • The Dodge YMCA reserves the right to cancel any program
    that fails to meet enrollment requirements.                        CHILD WATCH
  • All credits are valid for one year from the date of issue.         YMCA Child Watch services are offered as a convenience for
                                                                       family members who want to utilize YMCA programs and services
  • Refunds are made by check 90 days from the date of                 and have a safe and healthy environment to care for their child
    approval.
                                                                       during this time. Following are the standards for all Branches for
                                                                       Child Watch services.
YOUTH AND TEEN POLICY
                                                                       General Requirements
Children 11 and under are welcome to utilize the equipment
in our fitness center area, however they must be actively              1. YMCA Child Watch services are for children ages 6 months
supervised at all times. Parents/Guardians must remain in                  - 7 years. At any given time, there is a limit to two children
the facility while children are in class. Teens 12-17 years                between the ages of 6 months - 18 months.
of age must have a signed parental consent form on file                2. Child Watch is only available for children under a Family
and attend a Teen Orientation session prior to using the                   Membership.
fitness equipment without supervision. Appointments for                3. There must be two staff members present at all times, with
Orientations can be made at the Membership Desk. Teens                     a ratio of one staff person present for every 6 children.
may utilize the facility from 3:00 - 8:00 pm. Teens must be            4. A maximum number of 12 participants are allowed in Child
accompanied by an adult after 8:00 pm.                                     Watch at any given time.
                                                                       5. Parents/guardians can not leave the building when their
STROLLER POLICY			                                		                       child is in Child Watch.
For the safety of our members, guests and staff, strollers are not     6. A child can be in Child Watch for a maximum of 2 hours a day.
permitted in the facility past the Membership Desk. Please fold        7. Children who are sick will not be permitted in Child Watch.
your stroller if you are leaving your stroller in our lobby area.
                                                                       8. Staff are not allowed to change any child’s diapers; parents
                                                                           must be notified if a diaper change is required.
PETS AND BICYCLES POLICY			                                            9. Registration for Child Watch is required and can be done
Animals are not permitted in the facility, unless they are service         over the phone or at the front desk. Please register no more
animals. Bicycles are not permitted in the facility and should be          than 48 hours in advance.
securely locked to bike racks located directly outside the facility.   10. There is a 30 minute grace period for registration times.
Please note the YMCA of Greater NY is not responsible for bike             Your spot in Child Watch will be lost if you are 30 minutes
racks infront facility.                                                    past your registered time slot.

CELL/CAMERA PHONES		                       		                          AQUATICS INFORMATION
Cellular and/or camera phones are not permitted in or around             • Our pool is 25 yards long and has 6 lanes
the following areas:                                                     • Lanes are divided into three speeds: slow, medium and fast
  • Fitness equipment                                                    • Distances: 18 lengths = 1/4 miles; 36 lengths = 1/2 mile, 72
  • Pool                                                                   lengths = 1 mile
  • Group Exercise Studios                                               • The shallow end is 3’6”, with the deep end at 5’
  • Gymnasium
  • Locker Rooms
  • Sauna & Steam Room

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JOIN THE Y
WHERE THERE’S A Y, THERE’S A WAY
Join the Y and enhance your life. Whether you’re looking to get healthy, stay fit, meet people, or just de-
compress and recharge the Y is for you.

MEMBERSHIP
 •   Tons of FREE adult group exercise classes per week
                                                                  RATES
                                                                  Membership
 •   State-of-the-Art cardio fitness centers                                                   Dodge YMCA                    City-Wide          Joiner’s Fee
                                                                  Types
 •   Strength Training and free weight rooms
 •   Swimming Pool                                                Youth (up to 11)*               $250/yr.                       n/a              $25
 •   Steam and Sauna Rooms                                        Teen (12 - 17)                  $280/yr.                       n/a              $25
 •   Free Towel Service
                                                                  Student**                       $62/mos.                      $82/mos.          $100
 •   Y-Fit Start: a free 12 week program of individual
     exercises designed for new and returning exercisers          Adult (18 - 64)                 $75/mos.                      $102/mos.         $100
 •   Free supervised child watch                                  Senior (65+)                    $58/mos.                      $82/mos.          $100
 •   Priority online program registration
                                                                  Family I***                     $91/mos.                      $122/mos.         $100
 •   Free WIFI available
 •   Free guest passes to share with your friends and family      Family II (2 Adults
                                                                                                  $132/mos.                     $180/mos.         $100
                                                                  & kids)****
The option for a Citywide membership allows you to use any         *Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult when using the facility
of the other YMCAs in the boroughs, each of which offers           **Any age, full time, 12+ credits, must bring copy of transcript
                                                                   ***1 Adult and kids under 18 years, living in the same household
quality facilities and programs... and a swimming pool.            ****2 Adults and kids under 18 years, living in the same household

CHILD WATCH
Do you need someone to look after your child (ages 6months
(minimum) to 7 years (maximum) – while you work out? We’re
here for you! You may bring your child (for a maximum of two
hours per day) to the YMCA Child Watch Program. Kids will
enjoy creative play in a fun, safe environment with responsible
YMCA staff members. This is a free service available adult and
family members only.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
When you volunteer at the Y, you take an active role in
bringing about meaningful, enduring change right in your
own neighborhood. As a program volunteer, board member
or Annual Campaign fundraiser, you can make a
difference for our Y and the community as a whole. Contact
volunteer@ymcanyc.org for more information.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Visit ymcanyc.org/careers for open positions in our staff
family at the YMCA or at one of more than 100 sites
throughout the five boroughs and at our New York YMCA
Camp upstate.

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EXERCISING
COURTESY
To make your YMCA experience safe and enjoyable, we ask all members to abide
by the YMCA Code of Conduct and exhibit the values of caring, honesty, respect,
and responsibility

1. Get oriented. Not sure how to use the equipment or                7. Give others a turn by respecting the 30-minute time
    what you should be doing? Orientations are free for all               limit on all cardiovascular equipment if others are waiting.
    members!
                                                                     8. Lock it up. Daily lockers are reserved for your personal
2. Speak up. Report any incidents or accidents to a                       items while you are in the Y. Items may be left overnight
    uniformed staff member immediately. Notify a staff member             in rented lockers only. Please visit the front desk for more
    if equipment is not working properly.                                 information on monthly locker rentals.

3. Be safe. Appropriate clothing and footwear for exercise           9. Youth are welcome. Before using the Fitness Center,
    are required. Sandals, open-toed shoes, and street clothing,          children ages 12 to 17 must complete an orientation session
    or other clothing that restricts movement are not allowed.            and submit a signed parental consent form to staff.

4. Get a buddy. We strongly encourage working out with a             10. Hang it up. For your security and safety and the
    partner and using a spotter when training with free weights.          consideration of others, please refrain from cell phone use in
                                                                          the fitness facilities.
5. Keep it simple. Our fitness equipment was not designed
    for the use of straps, belts, chains, ropes, and other devices
    designed for pulling or pushing the equipment. Doing so will
    compromise the stability of fitness center equipment and
    your own safety.

6. Please help keep facilities clean and safe by                     The YMCA of Greater New York is a community service organization which
    wiping off equipment after use, returning all equipment to its   promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind and body,
    proper place, picking up personal items, and removing plates     welcoming all people, with a focus on youth.
    from weight lifting bars when you are finished. Do not bring
    food, open containers, or coffee cups into the fitness center.                                   DODGE Y SUMMER/FALL 2018                      7
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DISCOVERING
WELLNESS
MEMBER WELLNESS PROGRAMS
We are here for you. How do you define wellness? Whatever your goals, the Y is ready
to support you on your journey toward improved health. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR
PHYSICIAN BEFORE STARTING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM.

 DIFFERENT ROUTINE, DIFFERENT RESULTS                               One on One Boxing
                                                                    Train with an experience coach & certificated personal trainer
 Personal Training                                                  to improve your overall athleticism. Incorporating work on and
 Looking for a new challenge or need some additional                off a heavy bag , challenge yourself to a new fitness level.
 motivation? A certified Dodge YMCA Personal Trainer can
 be just what you need. Our trainers will evaluate your health
 history and lifestyle to design a program that will specifically   Personal Training for the Family
 meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. All personal      Get fit as a family. An experienced personal trainer will
 training sessions are one (1) hour in length.                      accommodate your whole family, supporting you to build a
                                                                    healthy home.

 Personal Training Pricing & Information                            # of Sessions                        3                 6
  # of Sessions        1        3        6        12       24       Member                             $300              $450
                                                                    Community                          $375              $500
  Member             $100     $240     $405      $720    $1370
  Community          $115     $310     $480      $850    $1575      Personal Training Session Cancellations & Polices
                                                                    A client may cancel directly with the trainer without penalty by
                                                                    giving 24 hours notice. If notice is not given within a 24 hour
 MasterTrainer Pricing & Information                                period, the client will be charged for the session. All sessions
  # of Sessions        1        3         6       12       24       are valid for 6 months from date of purchase unless otherwise
                                                                    indicated. Only YMCA training staff are permitted to conduct
  Member             $110     $265      $465     $850 $1590
                                                                    personal training sessions within the facility. Sessions are
  Community          $180     $345      $615    $1000 $1840         non-transferable and non-refundable, and must be used at the
                                                                    Dodge YMCA.
 Specialized Personal Training
 Take a unique approach to Personal Training by working our
 experts to achieve the results you desire.

 Specialized Personal Training Pricing
  # of Sessions        1        3        6        12       24
  Member             $100     $240     $405      $720    $1370
  Community          $115     $310     $480      $850    $1575

 Sports Strength & Conditioning Training
 Are you an athlete or desire to be one? Work with a
 specialized trainer to increase your strength, conditioning and
 flexibility to improve in your sport.

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SMART Start Appointment                                              Family Fitness
In need a of SMART start to a fitness routine - or - do you          At the Y we encourage the whole family to engage in a healthy
just need a boost to your current workout routine? The goal          lifestyle. Your family can be involved from the very beginning,
of this one on one meeting with a Healthy Lifestyles Coach is        starting with prenatal, parent child and family yoga. Families
to set you up for success! We will design an individual 6 week       with children 12 years of age and older are encouraged to
plan to get you engaged with what the Y has to offer and help        work out together on the fitness floor and also participate
you accomplish realistic goals. For more information contact         in any of our wide arrangement of fitness class offerings
Oliver Lopez, Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator at 		                   individually or with their guardian. Coming soon the Y will
olopez@ymcanyc.org                                                   offer specific fitness classes geared toward getting youth
                                                                     excited about staying active!
Fitness Orientation
New to the Y? We offer a complimentary fitness orientation
with one of our staff for all new members as an introduction         Program Design
to our cardiovascular and strength training equipment. Just          A certified Personal Trainer will evaluate participant’s health
complete the form at the Membership Desk, and you will be            history and lifestyle to design a fitness routine that will assist
contacted by a fitness representative.                               participants in achieving their health goals. The Program
                                                                     Design will include one 30 minute assessment with a Body
                                                                     Composition Analysis and one separate 45 minute training
Teen Fitness Orientation                                             session to teach the participant the fitness routine. Great
To start your Teen’s fitness experience off on the right foot we     for individuals who travel for work and are looking for an
require a Teen Fitness Orientation. This orientation is catered to   alternative to their everyday fitness routine.
Teens and will teach them how to properly use equipment and
                                                                      Member                                        $125
workout in a safe manner! We encourage the family to work out
together but when unaccompanied by an adult the fitness center        Community                                     $200
is available to ages 12-17 years old until 8:00 pm. Just complete
the form at the Membership Desk, and you will be contacted by a      For more information in regards to any of the programs
fitness representative.                                              listed above please contact Beth Kolacki at 212.912.2420 or
                                                                     bkolacki@ymcanyc.org

WHAT IS PILATES?                                                     The six principles of Pilates are: concentration, control,
                                                                     center, flow, precision, and breathing. The main focus is to
                                                                     keep your spine young, well aligned, and supple,
                                                                     maintaining its health.

                                                                     Pilates also increases overall flexibility, balance, and
                                                                     coordination for people of all fitness levels and with
                                                                     diverse health histories. Clients notice substantial
                                                                     improvement after only a few sessions in their flexibility
                                                                     and coordination levels.

                                                                     The work in Pilates aims to create a longer and leaner
                                                                     physique, and when done in a circuit that combines both
                                                                     the apparatus and mat, it will give you the fastest results.

                                                                     SESSIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
                                                                                            Session Rates
                                                                               1 Session                           $100
                                                                               3 Sessions                          $265
                                                                               6 Sessions                          $420
                                                                              12 Sessions                          $755

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BECOME A
HEALTHIER YOU
Consult with a Certified Nutritionist                              Meeting with a Registered Dietitian?
Meet with a Certified Nutritionist for a half-hour or one-hour     What I should I expect? How do I prepare?
session to receive personalized calorie, protein, carbohydrates    After contacting the Dietitian, a nutrition questionnaire,
and fat needs, a suggested meal plan according to the those        and short food log are emailed. Email or drop off completed
needs and guidance on implementing healthier eating habits.        forms, with any other relevant medical information. During
Nutritionist                                   1/2 Hour            the session, we talk about food habits, and your relationship
                                                                   with food, as well as health goals. A personalized nutrition
Session Fees               Full-Hour      follow up session
                                                                   plan is created with information from the forms, and session.
Member                        $100                 $65             Follow up in 2-3x weeks is recommended to assess how plan
Community                     $165                $110             is going, and make changes when needed.
The perfect addition to any Personal Training package, receive a
10% discount on consultations when purchasing Personal Training.

Youth Nutrition Counseling
All children deserve to grow up carefree, but sometimes that
can be difficult when health problems start to develop and get
in the way of having fun. Many obesity issues can be curbed
with the right diet and exercise, that’s why we’re making
nutrition consultations available for our youth to help them
feel like a kid again.
Youth                                          1/2 Hour
Counseling Fees            Full-Hour      follow up session
Member                        $115                 $75
Community                     $180                $120

Body Composition Analysis
Are you at risk? Understanding your body composition is a
valuable tool in accessing your health and maintaining it. A
body composition analysis reading, using our Tanita scale, will
calculate your weight, BMI (body mass index), fat percentage,
BMR (basal metabolic rate), impedance, fat mass, fat free
mass and total body water.
Body Composition Fees *Must be a Y Member
1 Analysis                                          $20
6 Analyses                                         $100
12 Analyses                                        $210

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BECOME PART OF
A COMMUNITY
Find success in small group training! Do you want more individualized attention without
sacrificing the camaraderie you find in group fitness? Then try Small Group Personal Training
classes. You will be able to get a more progressive and individualized approach by enrolling
in a small group, high energy class led by a nationally certified Trainer. For more information
please email bkolacki@ymcanyc.org

TRX Suspension Group Training 		                                 LIFE ATHLETE
TRX will change the way you train. By combining strength and     Train for life in this highly motivational circuit series
cardio training into specialized, challenging small group-       that incorporates battle-ropes, box jumps, weights and
oriented workouts, you will do more work, burn more calories     conditioning. Formulized to create after burn the results of
and push your fitness to new levels. It’s not just about         your workout will continue long after class has ended helping
training harder, it’s about training smarter. Each workout is    you to accomplish a new zone of training. The latest music
specifically sequenced to safely and effectively challenge you   accompanied by the energy of our professional instructors
for real results.                                                will keep you coming back. Pre and post testing including free
                                                                 body composition.
Now offering 55 minute classes available for registration.
Email bkolacki@ymcanyc.org for more information.
                                                                 GROUP FITNESS EXPERIENCE
                                                                 We take everything you love about group fitness class; the
Boxing                                                           energy, community, commitment moves and music to create
Try something new! Learn boxing and striking basics while        an immersive experience. Designed specifically to keep
incorporating anaerobic conditioning.                            you engaged and help you accomplish your goals through
                                                                 a variety of techniques. We incorporate the latest in high
                                                                 intensity interval training with challenging moves, great music
Small Group Training
                                                                 and incredible instructors. A pre and post personal fitness
1 Day a week                                    $180             assessment helps you track your results and our check in
2 Days a week                                   $270             system keeps you accountable. This is an affordable way to
3 Days a week                                   $360             get a boutique experience within the comforts of your favorite
                                                                 gym! Email bkolacki@ymcanyc.org for more info on the
                                                                 experiences listed below;

                                                                 GRIT MASTERS
IF IT                                                            A challenging series of all 3 formats: Strength, Cardio and
DOESN’T     CHALLENGE                                            Plyo this experience drives you deeper into the movements,
                                                                 increasing athleticism, challenging your conditioning and
		                YOU,                                           building foundational strength. Pre and post testing track
                                                                 your results and your Coach encourages your performance to
IT DOESN’T                                                       the next level. *Participants must take GRIT regularly and be

		      CHANGE 			                                               restriction/injury free

		                YOU.

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GROUP FITNESS
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
GROW HEALTHY TOGETHER
All Fitness Classes are FREE for Dodge YMCA Members! PLEASE SEE THE GROUP FITNESS
SCHEDULE FOR CLASS TIMES AND LOCATION. *Indicates classes appropriate for Active Older Adults.

*AOA | ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS                                        Bodycombat™ -
                                                                  Martial Arts inspired cardio. Your instructor will lead you
*AOA Strength Training - This strength training                   through a workout which combines upper and lower body
workout is especially for older adults, or anyone who would       moves using power training, muay thai and karate. Strike,
like to include a low-intensity, low-impact workout in their      punch, kick and kata your way through calories to superior
fitness plans.                                                    cardio fitness.

*Aqua Aerobics - An instructional class of aerobic                GRIT Cardio™ - An explosive high-impact body weight-
movements performed in the water, to improve cardiovascular       based workout. Provides the double whammy of maximizing
fitness, and flexibility.                                         calorie burn within the workout and burning fat for hours
                                                                  afterwards.
*AOA Sit Fit - Get fit while you sit in this chair exercise
class that involves a combination of aerobic activity, strength   GRIT Plyo™ - Builds power and increases speed and leg
building and stretching.                                          strength. Increases muscular endurance and stamina for
                                                                  competitive sports events. Uses power agility training to
                                                                  transform muscle fiber and produce a lean, athletic shape.
*AOA Cardio Conditioning - A gentle aerobic
workout especially for older adults, or anyone who would
like to include a low-intensity, low-impact workout in their      GRIT Strength™ - Works all major muscle groups. Sends
fitness plans.                                                    your metabolism into overdrive to burn fat for hours after the
                                                                  workout. Stimulates the production of growth hormone which
                                                                  reduces fat and helps develop lean muscle.
*Zumba Gold - The design of the class introduces easy-
to-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance,
range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and        CARDIO | STRENGTH
prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong.
                                                                  BODYPUMP™ - Using light to moderate weights with
                                                                  lots of repitiion, BodyPump gives you a total body workout.
CARDIO                                                            Instructors will coach you through the proven moves and
                                                                  techniques pumping out encouragement, motivations, and
Hi-lo Cardio Interval Training - An energizing
                                                                  great music - helping you achieve much more than on your
workout that uses high and low impact movements.
                                                                  own!
Participants can chose their own levels of intensity and
impact. Cardio alternated with recovery periods of low cardio
intensity. Also incorporating cardio kickboxing.                  CXWorx™ - Exercising muscles around the core,
                                                                  CXWORX™ provides the vital ingredient for a stronger body.
                                                                  A stronger core makes you better at all things you do, from
Spin® - An intense cardio workout of simulated road bike
                                                                  everyday life to your favorite sports - it’s the glue that holds
riding to energizing music.
                                                                  everything together.

Step and Sculpt - Combine the fantastic cardio workout
of step with the strength gains of a sculpting workout for a
total body challenge.
Kettlebells - This is a total body workout that blends              MIND | BODY
highly effective techniques for improving muscular endurance,
total body coordinated movements and cardiovascular                 Gentle Yoga - Designed to teach basic yoga postures
conditioning. Each movement and progression is taught with          that will enhance flexibility, strength and balance and promote
an emphasis on safety, highlighting essential body alignment.       relaxation.
Take your body to the next level with Kettlebell training!
                                                                    Hatha Yoga - A yoga class that integrates postures,
Total Body Conditioning – A full body workout                       breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation to stretch,
designed to strengthen and tone the upper and lower body            strengthen, and condition.
using an assortment of fitness equipment.
                                                                    *Chair Yoga - A yoga class that integrates postures,
Trampoline Fitness – A unique workout on individual                 breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation to stretch,
mini-trampolines which allow for a low impact aerobic               strengthen, and condition all from the comfort of a chair.
workout.
                                                                    *M.E.L.T® - The MELT Method® is a breakthrough self-
DANCE                                                               treatment system that restores the supportiveness of the
                                                                    body’s connective tissue to eliminate chronic pain, improve
Ballet – A technique class that places emphasis and                 performance, and decrease the accumulated stress caused by
attention on alignment and placement of the body.                   repetitive postures and movements of everyday living.

Hip Hop – A cardiovascular workout to Hip Hop music.                Vinyasa Yoga - Flowing sequences of yoga poses linked
Learn fun choreography, with a step-by-step progression to          together by an emphasis on breathing technique.
get your feet moving and your heart pumping.
                                                                    FAMILY | YOUTH | TEEN
Zumba® – Zumba® takes the “work” out of workout, by
mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-      Baby Yoga | Toddler Yoga - This parent child yoga
style, calorie-burning dance fitness party.                         class is a great way to incorporate mind & body exercise right
                                                                    from the beginning of your child’s life. Parents practice yoga
                                                                    postures and breathing exercises with their children while
FLEXIBILITY | BALANCE | CORE                                        socializing with other participants.

Core Training - This class focuses on abdominal, back               Family Yoga - Relax after a hectic day of work and school
and core muscle training and stabilization to improve the           as a family. Families enjoy flowing sequences of yoga poses while
body’s overall functional strength.                                 promoting healthy living in one another’s lives. A great way to
                                                                    get your kids focused and learn postures as well as relaxation.
Ashtanga Yoga - Classic yoga for the modern world,
Ashtanga yoga will challenge your body with progressive             Prenatal Yoga - Expectant mothers will learn to stretch,
postures.                                                           strengthen, focus and relax. This class will help prepare you
                                                                    physically and mentally for the experience of childbirth.
Pilates Mat - Based on original Pilates techniques,
this class is designed to restore muscular balance, improve         Teen Hip Hop - Teens express themselves through dance
posture, helps prevent injury and build strength and flexibility.   and movement with a trained dance Instructor. A fun way to get
                                                                    in cardio, build confidence and have fun with a group of peers.
Stretching - An essential component of fitness that
is often neglected or left out, this class uses a variety of
stretching methods to gradually increase muscle strength and
extend the range of movement at the joints.

*Tai Chi – An ancient form of mind body exercise that uses
purposeful, slow movements in a form of meditative exercise
for relaxation, health and self defense.

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PLAY TOGETHER
FAMILY/EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
The Dodge YMCA creates meaningful experiences for every member of your family. Enjoy lower rates
on all youth programs and activities and access to free special events with a family membership.
Family fun for everyone!

PLEASE SEE THE YOUTH AND FAMILY SCHEDULE FOR CLASS TIMES AND LOCATIONS.
All classes run on an eight (8) week session. Classes are subject to change based on
enrollment and season.

PARENT/CHILD CLASSES                                                   Toddler Time
                   Parent/Child Class Fees                             This is an open play time where you and your child can enjoy
                                                                       the Rumble & Tumble obstacle course, play with others and
 # of classes/week                                      1 Class        build strong bodies. Free for members; $15 per child for
                                                                       community members, free with a Family Membership.
 Member                                                  $155
 Community                                               $220           Member               FREE       Non-Member             $15
*The discount only applies to the same class taken twice a week.
Two different classes cannot be combined for the discount.             Kindersports Jr.
                                                                       An opportunity for your child to explore the world of sports
Rumble and Tumble                                                      and early fitness through fun exercises, games, songs and
This class develops motor skills and movement awareness                stretching. Our young athletes develop hand-eye and foot-eye
through stretching, tumbling, wiggling through our obstacle            coordination, and gross motor skills like running and jumping
course, ball play and songs in a structured but exciting gym           through a series of activities. Classes require active parental
environment. Requires active parental or caregiver support.            or caregiver support.
 Member                $155        Non-Member             $220          Member               $155       Non-Member             $220

Rumble and Tumble Jr.                                                  Little Feet Wise Heart Yoga
A simpler version of its older sibling, this class offers younger      Through reading a variety of stories, we expand minds and
children a safe space to walk, tumble, climb, jump, explore            open hearts, familiarizing kids to the world around them. A
movement and song. Requires active parental or caregiver               world filled with nature, animals, funny parents and jumping
support.                                                               monkeys. Participants to practice yoga poses such as tree,
 Member                $155        Non-Member             $220         star, duck, giraffes and our favorite, the elephants.
                                                                        Member               $155       Non-Member             $220
Rumble Tumble Extreme
This Class is Rumble & Tumble to the next level! Children              Drumming 4 KidZ
will engage in acrobatics tricks, tumbling, flexibility and            The classes will be facilitated using a variety of different
strengthening, through a series of warm ups, exercise, drills, and     approaches including: music instruction, interactive
tumbling stations. As we always welcome guardian participation,        engagement, hands on practice, drumming and rhythm,
this class will allow the child to socialize with children their own   storytelling, symbolic imagery, music, singing, dance, and
age and learn how to separate from caregivers.                         group work.
 Member                $155        Non-Member             $220          Member               $165       Non-Member             $230

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MAD SCIENCE - Little Scientists                                      FAMILY PROGRAMS
Each class is an interactive, age-appropriate exploration of
a specific science topic. Every themed program is designed           Family Events
to captivate the curious nature of young children. Some of           The Y is the place for families. From hosting a birthday party
the topics we’ll include this semester are: Listen Closely,          to taking a class with your little one, the Y offers programs
Keep in Touch, Eye to Eye, Digging Up Dinos, Taste and Smell,        to help families grow closer. The Dodge Y family events are
Adventure in Air and Space Frontiers.                                a great way for families to learn, play and grow together.
 Member               $165        Non-Member            $230         Activities include: arts & crafts, recreation, open gym, movie
                                                                     night and so much more.

Ballet             					                                             Please contact the Youth and Family
This course is an introduction to classical ballet, a form           Department at
of dance that combines exercises that focus on muscular              dodgeyouthandfamily@ymcanyc.org
strength, agility and concentration. The general benefits of         or 212.912.2414 for
ballet for boys and girls of all ages include, but are not limited   more information.
to, improved posture, flexibility, balance, motor skills, rhythm,
and cardiovascular health and the use of muscles of the entire
body. Ballet is also a foundation for other types of dance such
as hip hop, jazz, ballroom or modern dance.
 Member               $155        Non-Member            $220

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                                                                                             DODGE Y SUMMER/FALL 2018             15
GROWING
STRONG
YOUTH PROGRAMS
The Dodge YMCA provides after school, day and weekend programming for youth up to 18 years.
We offer a host of programs that promote healthy spirit, mind and body through intellectual,
social and recreational activities. Classes are subject to change based on enrollment and season
PLEASE SEE THE YOUTH AND FAMILY SCHEDULE FOR CLASS TIMES AND LOCATIONS.
All classes run on an eight (8) week session. For more information, please contact the Dodge
YMCA or email us at dodgeyouthandfamily@ymcanyc.org

                                                     YOUTH CLASSES
                                                                       Parent/Child Class Fees
                                                      # of classes/week                                     1 Class
                                                      Member                                                 $155
                                                      Community                                              $220

                                                     *The discount only applies to the same class taken twice a week
                                                     Two different classes cannot be combined for the discount.

                                                     Soccer Spikes
                                                     An energetic program that emphasizes teamwork and
                                                     positivity through exercises designed to familiarize young
                                                     players to the game of soccer with age appropriate teaching
                                                     tools and drills.

                                                     Basketball
                                                     Kids will learn the game of basketball through age-appropriate
                                                     drills, exercises, and controlled games while developing
                                                     teamwork and sportsmanship.

                                                     Tennis
                                                     Kids learn or review basic skills such as forehand, backhand,
                                                     volleys, serves, as well as court awareness, etiquette and
                                                     rules. All skills and techniques are taught in the form of games
                                                     and physical activities.

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Ballet
                                                                  PRIVATE SPORT LESSONS
Kids at this age group are introduced to a more formal            ONE-ON-ONE
structured ballet class. Curriculum is carefully designed to      Participants are coached according to their age and skill level.
their age and cognitive abilities. This age group will focus on   Classes are one hour in length. Sports offered: Basketball,
foundational exercises, floor ballet stretches, intro to turns    Soccer, Tennis and T-Ball. Please note that lessons are subject
and jumps.                                                        to instructor availability. For more information please contact
                                                                  Frankie Carlucci at 212.912.2414 or fcarlucci@ymcanyc.org.
Kindersports            					                                     Private Sport Lessons                     5             10
Introduce your child to the world of sports and early fitness.
                                                                  Member                                  $200          $385
Skills are broken down and modified into fun games for our
young athletes. Children work on hand-eye and foot-eye            Community                               $270          $460
coordination and directional skills, and build competence in
basic sports skills.                                              Youth Basketball League
                                                                  The Dodge Y’s Youth Basketball League emphasizes the
                                                                  importance of having fun and playing basketball, while
                                                                  also developing social skills and learning about healthy
                                                                  lifestyles. Contact us for session availability
                                                                  dodgeyouthandfamily@ymcanyc.org

                                                                   “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would
                                                                   happen, others make it happen.” Michael Jordan

                                                                                          DODGE Y SUMMER/FALL 2018             17
TEEN
PROGRAMS
12-17 YEARS
For more information, contact the Teen Coordinator, Omari Haughton at
ohaughton@ymcanyc.org or 212.912.2417

The Dodge YMCA provides young people with a safe space               Teen Center
to socialize, seek support and participate in activities that        On Saturday nights during the months of September to June,
build self-esteem, prepare them for higher education and to          from 8:00 pm -10:00 pm the Dodge Y opens its facility
succeed as an adult. Our goal is to empower, inspire and teach       to teens only. We have structured cooking classes, open
young people to be leaders through our various programs and          basketball, dance/hip hop class, ping pong, art and teen
workshops.                                                           training sessions. Come join us for an evening of recreation and
                                                                     fun! Doors close at 8:30 PM sharp.
All teen programs are FREE and open to the
community. Please see a copy of the Teen
Program Schedule for times and locations.                            Teens Take the City
Interested individuals should stop by the                            Roll up your sleeves and get involved in issues that affect
Membership Desk and pick up an application.                          yourselves and your community. Learn about civic involvement by
                                                                     learning about the NYC government, meet NYC officials, develop
                                                                     policy proposals and present them at legislative hearings. Be the
Leaders Club                                                         voice in your community and work towards making a positive
Participants will be exploring issues such as Self-Image,            difference.
Community Service, Violence Prevention, Racism/Sexism/
Ageism, as well as College and Career Prep. This program
provides young people with the opportunity to have a voice
and feel empowered in the community and in their lives.
Leaders Club focuses on skill building, character development,
goal setting, service learning and networking.

Leaders Club is a fun, safe, and creative place. Participants will
also receive opportunities for academic assistance, scholarships,
internships, college mentorships and job training. Midyear, the
Leaders Club will visit a YMCA camp for a weekend rally with
participants from NY and around the Northeast.

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SWIM STAGE
                                        DESCRIPTIONS

    SWIM   Accompanied by a parent,     A / WATER DISCOVERY               B / WATER EXPLORATION
           infants and toddlers learn   Parents accompany children        In stage B, parents work with
STARTERS   to be comfortable in the     in stage A, which introduces      their children to explore body
           water and develop swim       infants and toddlers to           positions, floating, blowing
           readiness skills through     the aquatic environment           bubbles, and fundamental
           fun and confidence-          through exploration and           safety and aquatic skills.
           building experiences,        encourages them to enjoy
                                        themselves while learning
           while parents learn about
                                        about the water.
           water safety, drowning
           prevention, and the
           importance of supervision.

   SWIM    Students learn personal      1 / WATER ACCLIMATION            2 / WATER MOVEMENT               3 / WATER STAMINA
           water safety and             Students develop comfort          In stage 2, students focus       In stage 3, students learn
  BASICS   achieve basic swimming       with underwater exploration       on body position and             how to swim to safety
           competency by learning       and learn to safely exit in the   control, directional change,     from a longer distance
           two benchmark skills:        event of falling into a body      and forward movement in the      than in previous stages in
                                        of water in stage 1. This         water while also continuing      the event of falling into a
           • S
              wim, float, swim—        stage lays the foundation         to practice how to safely        body of water. This stage
             sequencing front glide,    that allows for a student’s       exit in the event of falling     also introduces rhythmic
             roll, back float, roll,    future progress in swimming.      into a body of water.            breathing and integrated
             front glide, and exit                                                                         arm and leg action.
           • Jump, push, turn, grab

   SWIM    Having mastered the          4 / STROKE                         / STROKE
                                                                          5                                6 / STROKE
           fundamentals, students       INTRODUCTION                      DEVELOPMENT                      MECHANICS
STROKES    learn additional water       Students in stage 4 develop       Students in stage 5 work         In stage 6, students
           safety skills and build      stroke technique in front         on stroke technique and          refine stroke technique
           stroke technique,            crawl and back crawl and                                           on all major competitive
                                                                          learn all major competitive
           developing skills that       learn the breaststroke                                             strokes, learn about
           prevent chronic disease,                                       strokes. The emphasis on
                                        kick and butterfly kick.                                           competitive swimming,
           increase social-emotional                                      water safety continues
                                        Water safety is reinforced                                         and discover how to
           and cognitive well-being,    through treading water and        through treading water           incorporate swimming
           and foster a lifetime of     elementary backstroke.            and sidestroke.                  into a healthy lifestyle.
           physical activity.

                                           HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? Our front-desk staff is available to
                                           answer any questions about the swim lessons program.
STAGES
 Stages of Learning                                                                            Infant & Toddler

OF LEARNING
                                                                                               6 mos.–3 yrs.
                                                                                               Stages A–B

     S W I M S TA RT E R S                     S W I M BA S I C S                                                 SW
     Parent & child lessons                    Recommended skills for all to have around water                    Skill

         A                     B                    1                   2                        3
       Water                Water                Water                Water                    Water             S
     Discovery            Exploration          Acclimation           Movement                 Stamina         Intr

 Blow bubbles           Blow bubbles         Submerge             Submerge             Submerge              Endur
 on surface,            mouth & nose         bob independently    look at object on    retrieve object in    any st
 assisted               submerged,                                bottom               chest-deep water      combin
                        assisted             Front glide                                                     stroke
 Front tow                                   assisted, to wall,   Front glide          Swim on front
 chin in water,         Front tow            5 ft.                10 ft. (5 ft.        15 yd. (10 yd.        Front
 assisted               blow bubbles,                             preschool)           preschool)            rotary
                        assisted             Water exit                                                      15 yd.
 Water exit                                  independently        Water exit           Water exit
 parent & child         Water exit                                independently        independently         Back c
 together               assisted             Jump, push,                                                     15 yd.
                                             turn, grab           Jump, push,          Jump, swim,
 Water entry            Water entry          assisted             turn, grab           turn, swim, grab      Dive
 parent & child         assisted                                                       10 yd.                sitting
 together                                    Back float           Back float
                        Back float           assisted,            20 secs. (10 secs.   Swim on back          Restin
 Back float             assisted, head       10 secs., recover    preschool)           15 yd. (10 yd.        elemen
 assisted, head on      on chest             independently                             preschool)            backst
 shoulder                                                         Roll                                       15 yd.
                        Roll                 Roll                                      Roll
 Roll                   assisted             assisted             Front float                                Tread
 assisted                                                         20 secs. (10 secs.   Tread water           scisso
                        Front float          Front float          preschool)           1 min. & exit         kick, 1
 Front float            blow bubbles,        assisted,                                 (30 secs.
 chin in water,         assisted             10 secs., recover    Back glide           preschool)            Breas
 assisted                                    independently        10 ft. (5 ft.                              kick, 1
                        Back tow                                  preschool)           Swim, float,
 Back tow               assisted, head       Back glide                                swim                  Butte
 assisted, head on      on chest             assisted, at wall,   Tread water          25 yd. (15 yd.        kick, 1
 shoulder                                    5 ft.                10 secs., near       preschool)
                        Monkey crawl                              wall, & exit
 Wall grab              assisted, on edge,   Swim, float,
 assisted               5 ft.                swim                 Swim, float, swim
                                             assisted, 10 ft.     5 yd.
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& Toddler                     Preschool                               School Age                              Teen & Adult
.–3 yrs.                       3–5 yrs.                                5–12 yrs.                               12+ yrs.
s A–B                          Stages 1–4
                 Infant & Toddler       Preschool                      Stages
                                                                      School Age 1–6            Teen & Adult   Stages 1–6
                 6 mos.–3 yrs.                3–5 yrs.                5–12 yrs.                 12+ yrs.
                 Stages A–B                   Stages 1–4              Stages 1–6                Stages 1–6

               S W I M S T ROSWKI MES STRO KES                                                PATHWAYSPAT H WAYS
 have around water           Skills to support a healthy lifestyle                            Specialized tracks
               Skills to support a healthy lifestyle                                                    Specialized tracks
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                                                      Development                6
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                        any stroke or Development
           retrieve object in             any stroke or                    MechanicsLeadership
                                                                      any stroke or
           chest-deep water      combination of     combination of    combination of
                                 strokes, 25 yd.    strokes, 50 yd.   strokes, 150 yd.
 e         Swim on front
            Endurance         Front crawlEndurance                      Endurance
                                                                                              RecreationLeadership
t.         15  yd. (10 yd.                        Front crawl         Front   crawl
ct in       any stroke or rotary breathing,
           preschool)                      any stroke
                                                  bent-armor            any
                                                                      flip turn,stroke or
                              15 yd.              recovery,           50 yd.
water
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           Water   exit       of           combination
                                                  25 yd.     of         combination of
 ntly       strokes, 25 yd.
           independently      Back  crawl  strokes, 50 yd.             strokes,
                                                                      Back  crawl 150
                                                                                    yd.
                              15 yd.              Back crawl          pull & flip turn,
nt
sh,        Jump, swim,                            pull, 25 yd.        50 yd.
b.          Front
           turn,  swim,crawl
                         grab Dive         Front crawl                  Front crawl
           10 yd.             sitting             Dive                Dive                               Recreation
t           rotary breathing,              bent-arm
                                                  kneeling             flip turn,
                                                                      standing
10 secs.    15 on
           Swim   yd.back                  recovery,
                              Resting stroke                            50 yd.
           15 yd. (10 yd.     elementary          Resting stroke      Resting stroke
           preschool)         backstroke, 25 yd.sidestroke,           elementary
y           Back crawl 15 yd.                     25 yd.               Back crawl
                                                                      backstroke  or
           Roll                                                       sidestroke,
at          15 yd.            Tread waterBack crawl
                                                  Tread water          pull
                                                                      50 yd. & flip turn,
10 secs.   Tread water                     pull, 25
                              scissor & whip         yd. & whip
                                                  scissor               50 yd.
           1 min. & exit      kick, 1 min.        kick, 2 mins.       Tread water
grab        Dive
           (30  secs.                                                 retrieve object
e           sitting
           preschool)         Breaststroke Dive Breaststroke           Dive
                                                                      off bottom,
t.                            kick, 15 yd.        25 yd.              tread 1 min.
           Swim, float,                    kneeling                     standing
 k          Resting stroke
           swim               Butterfly           Butterfly           Breaststroke
ter        25 yd. (15 yd.     kick, 15 yd.        simultaneous arm    open turn,
 .
near        elementary
           preschool)                      Resting     stroke
                                                  action  & kick,      Resting
                                                                      50 yd.       stroke
 t          backstroke,                    sidestroke,
                                                  15  yd.               elementary
                                                                      Butterfly
at, swim    15 yd.                          25 yd.                     backstroke
                                                                      25 yd.             or
                                                                        sidestroke,
            Tread water                     Tread water                 50 yd. YMCA Swim Lessons | V6
            scissor & whip                  scissor & whip
            kick, 1 min.                    kick, 2 mins.               Tread water
                                                                        retrieve object
            Breaststroke                    Breaststroke                off bottom,
            kick, 15 yd.                    25 yd.                      tread 1 min.

            Butterfly                       Butterfly                   Breaststroke
 .          kick, 15 yd.                    simultaneous arm            open turn,
                                            action & kick,              50 yd.
                                            15 yd.
                                                                        Butterfly
                                                                        25 yd.

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                                                                                               YMCA Swim Lessons | V6
LEARN
TO SWIM
AQUATICS LESSON SELECTOR
       WHAT AGE GROUP DOES THE STUDENT FALL INTO?

                6 months–3 years                            3 years–5 years                          5 years–12 years                            12+ years
                PARENT* & CHILD:                            PRESCHOOL:                               SCHOOL AGE:                                 TEEN & ADULT:
                STAGES A–B                                  STAGES 1–4                               STAGES 1–6                                  STAGES 1–6

       All age groups are taught the same skills but divided according to their developmental milestones.

       WHICH STAGE IS THE STUDENT READY FOR?

Can the student respond to verbal cues and jump on land?                                              NOT YET                       A / WATER
                                                                                                                                    DISCOVERY

Is the student comfortable working with an instructor                                                                               B / WATER
                                                                                                      NOT YET
without a parent in the water?                                                                                                    EXPLORATION

Will the student go underwater voluntarily?                                                           NOT YET                      1 / WATER
                                                                                                                                  ACCLIMATION

Can the student do a front and back float on his or                                                                                 2 / WATER
                                                                                                      NOT YET
her own?                                                                                                                            MOVEMENT

Can the student swim 10–15 yards on his or her front                                                                                 3 / WATER
                                                                                                      NOT YET
and back?                                                                                                                            STAMINA

Can the student swim 15 yards of front and back crawl?                                                NOT YET                     4 / STROKE
                                                                                                                                INTRODUCTION

Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, and                                                                                 5 / STROKE
                                                                                                      NOT YET
breaststroke across the pool?                                                                                                    DEVELOPMENT

Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, and                                                                                   6 / STROKE
                                                                                                      NOT YET
breaststroke across the pool and back?                                                                                              MECHANICS
*At the Y, we know families take a variety of forms. As a result, we define parent broadly to include all adults with primary responsibility for raising children,
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                               adoptive parents, guardians, stepparents, grandparents, or any other type of parenting relationship.
PARENT/CHILD SWIM
Parent/Child Lesson Fees
Member                                $143
Community                             $223

PRESCHOOL SWIM
Preschool Lesson Fees
Member                                $143
Community                             $223

YOUTH SWIM
Swim Strokes Lesson Fees
Member                                $153
Community                             $233

TEEN SWIM
Pathways Child and Teen Lesson Fees
Member                                $248
Community                             $310

ADULT SWIM
Pathways and Swim Basics Lesson Fees
Member                                $163   PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM
Community                             $243   LESSONS (Ages 3+ Years)
                                             This is for the individual who needs one on one attention.
                                             Certified instructors will assist you with a range of needs
                                             from fear of water to advanced stroke techniques. 30 minute
                                             private or 45 minute semi private lessons are scheduled
                                             at your convenience and according to pool and instructor
                                             availability.
                                             To register for lessons, please pick up a private swim request
                                             form at the Membership Desk or contact
                                             Aytaissa Kirkpatrick at akirkpatrick@ymcanyc.org

                                              Semi Private Lessons           1           3           6
                                              Member                        $50        $120        $210
                                              Community                     $63        $143        $270

                                              Private Lessons                1           3           6
                                              Member                        $70        $159        $300
                                              Community                     $85        $198        $360

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SAFETY
AROUND
WATER
Everyone’s safety is important to us. We ask that all abide by our pool guidelines.

1. Street shoes are not allowed in the pool area.       8. Swim diapers are required for individuals that
                                                           wear diapers.
2. Bathing caps must be worn in the pool.
                                                        9. Prolonged or repetitive breath holding can be
3. Children age 8 and under must be accompanied            deadly. Intentional hyperventilation or underwater
   by an adult in the water within arm’s reach during      competitive breath holding is not allowed.
   swim times.
                                                        10. Inflatable rings, balls, noodles, or other large pool
4. Children ages 9-11 must have an adult on the pool        toys are not permitted.
   deck or in the viewing area during swim times.
                                                        11. Conduct that is dangerous or compromises the
5. Non-swimmers must remain in the shallow area.            safety of others is not allowed.
6. Bubbles/backpacks, noodles and lifejackets           12. No diving is allowed.
   (PFD’s) are provided for use. Inflatable swim aids
   are not allowed.                                     13. Members must shower before entering the pool
                                                            and wear appropriate bathing attire.
7. Anyone wearing flotation equipment must remain
   in the shallow area.
NEW YORK CITY’S YMCA

HERE FOR ALL
     Without the Y, I would
  have had to take another two
 to three years to finish school.
 The Y helped us stay together,
  helped me focus, and helped
    our family bring income
      into the household.

BE HERE WITH US FOR
FELLOW NEW YORKERS
Every dollar you give to the Y’s Annual
Campaign can change the life of a child,
teen or a family in need. No one is ever
turned away. Your kindness can offer the
chance of a lifetime to the people who need
it most in every corner of New York City.

PLEASE GIVE TODAY.
ymcanyc.org/give

                                                   Lorraine Singletary
                                                  & Laylah Maldonado
                                              Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA
COMMUNITY
EVENTS
                                No day is boring at the Y. Whether it’s a Zumba-a-thon
                                or a self-defense workshop, there is always something
                                going on at the Dodge Y. We offer programs, trainings
                                and a monthly lecture series to better serve the
                                community.

                                Please contact the Youth and Family Director, Frankie
                                Carlucci, at 212.912.2414 or fcarlucci@ymcanyc.org for
                                more information.

                                Some community events offered throughout the year
                                include:
                                •   Summer & Fall Open House
                                •   Outdoor Summer Fitness Classes
                                •   Support groups and discussions
                                •   Workshops
                                •   Lecture Series

                                SPACE RENTALS
                                Looking for the perfect place to have a party for your
                                child or that special someone? Look no further than the
                                Dodge YMCA space rentals. Room rentals are available
                                depending on facility schedule. For information and
                                pricing, please call 212.912.2414.

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CELEBRATE
WITH US
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Let our home be your home and celebrate your child’s next birthday at the Dodge Y!

STANDARD -                                                   PREMIUM
Room Party                                                   Choice of pool & room or gym & room
•    Two dedicated staff                                     •    Goody Bags
•    Musical Games                                           •    Bounce House
•    Special Gift for the Birthday Child                     •    Choice of Premium Activity
•    Choice of standard Activity                             •    Plus, everything from Standard & Deluxe
Activities Include: Design your own: Princess wand, Knight   Activities Include: Build-A-Friend, Sand Art, Ceramic Piggy
Mask, Crown, Superhero Mask or Sports Pennant.               Bank or Glow in the Dark Dance Party.

DELUXE                                                       ADDITIONAL OPTIONS:
Choice of pool & room or gym & room                          •   Clowns
                                                             •   Magic Show
•    Fresh Spun Cotton Candy                                 •   Face Painting
•    Character appearance                                    •   Bounce House
•    Choice of Deluxe Activity
•    Plus, all items from standard
Activities Include: Design your own Superhero Cap, Foam      For availability and pricing:
Visor, Slime, or Instant Snow.                               Contact Kiamer Dorvil at 212-912-2415 or
                                                             kdorvil@ymcanyc.org

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