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CENTRAL YMCA
WALNUT STREET YMCA
FALL 2017/
WINTER 2018
PROGRAMS
SEPTEMBER 5 - FEBRUARY 25
FALL 2017/ WINTER 2018 PROGRAMS - CENTRAL YMCA WALNUT STREET YMCA SEPTEMBER 5 - FEBRUARY 25 - YMCA of Delaware
JAN. 2017!
                                                                                                     COMING
                                                     BEAR – GLASGOW

                                                                                                                           WALNUT STREET
                                                                      BRANDYWINE

                                                                                                     MIDDLETOWN

                                                                                                                                           WESTERN
                                                                                   CENTRAL

                                                                                                                  SUSSEX
                                                                                             DOVER
                 Swim Lessons                             •              •           •        •          •          •          •             •
                 Lap Swimming                             •              •           •        •          •          •                        •
AQUATICS
                 Lifesaving Certification                 •              •           •        •                     •          •             •
                 Youth Competitive Swim Team              •              •                    •                     •          •             •
                 Masters Swimming                                        •           •        •                     •                        •
                 Fitness & Therapeutic Classes            •              •           •        •                     •                        •
                 Adult                                    •              •                    •
DANCE            Youth                                    •              •                    •                                •             •
                 Pilates                                  •              •           •        •          •          •                        •
                 Spinning/Cycling                         •              •           •        •          •          •                        •
FITNESS          Cardio & Strength Fitness Classes        •              •           •        •          •          •                        •
                 Yoga                                     •              •           •        •          •          •                        •
                 Barre                                    •              •           •        •          •          •                        •
                 Small Group Training                     •              •           •        •          •          •                        •
                 Adult                                                   •                    •                     •
SPORTS
                 Youth                                    •              •                    •                     •           •            •
                 Before & After School Care               •              •                    •          •          •           •            •
CHILD            Preschool Half Day                                      •                                                                   •
CARE
                 Preschool Full Day                                                  •                                          •            •
                 Summer Day Camp                          •              •           •        •          •          •           •            •
SENIORS          Aquatic & Fitness Programs               •              •           •        •                     •                        •
                 Adult Fitness Center                     •              •           •        •          •          •                        •
                 Youth Fitness Center                     •              •                    •                     •                        •
FACILITIES
                 Gymnasium                                •              •           •        •                     •           •            •
                 Indoor Track                                                        •
                 Racquetball & Squash Courts                                         •
                 Indoor Pool                              •              •           •        •                     •           •            •
                 Outdoor Pool                             •              •                    •          •                                   •
                 Sauna                                                   •           •        •                                              •
                 Family Changing Room                     •              •           •                              •                        •
                 Fitness Evaluations                      •              •           •        •          •          •                        •
SERVICES         Party Rentals (birthday & other)                        •           •        •                                 •
                 Personal Training                        •              •           •        •          •          •                        •
                 Babysitting – “Kids Zone”                •              •           •        •          •          •                        •
                 YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program         •              •           •        •                     •                        •
PREVENTION       Healthy Weight & Your Child              •                          •        •
PROGRAMS
                 LIVESTRONG at the YMCA                   •                                   •                                              •
YOUTH            Youth & Teen Enrichment                  •              •           •        •                     •           •            •
AND TEENS        Youth in Government                      •              •           •        •                     •           •            •

             8 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU STATEWIDE!
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YOUTH
WHAT DOES A YMCA
MEMBERSHIP INCLUDE?
A YMCA membership gives you much more than
access to our facility. It helps you lead a healthier
life by building relationships, and it provides a
way for you to be part of your community while
supporting others. A YMCA membership sets you
on the path to good health in spirit, mind and
body, so you can enjoy a full and balanced life.
YOUR MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:
• Fitness Center: State-of-the-Art Cardio
   Equipment, Strength Circuit, Free Weights,
   Olympic Lifting Center
• Functional Training Center: Monkey Bars, Plyo
   Box, Heavy Bag and more
• Indoor Pool
• Two Basketball Gymnasiums
• Walking Track
• Two Squash Courts
• Five Racquetball Courts
• Two Men’s and Two Women’s Locker Rooms
• Family Locker Room
• Gender-Specific Steam and Sauna for all
   Members Ages 21 and over
• Over 70 Group Exercise Classes
   Weekly - HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Spinning,
   Zumba, BodyPump, BodyCombat and more!
• Small Group Training - Bootcamp, TRX, Kettlebell
• Free Fitness Consultations, Access to Dietitians
   and Personal Training
• Free Parking
• Free Babysitting While You Workout
• Outdoor Pool at Hanby Outdoor Center
• Plus, you are part of a greater cause! Did
   you know the YMCA is a non-profit charity
   that provides numerous programs and services
   to the community? Visit our website for more            REFER YOUR
   information.                                            FRIENDS AND
                                                         EVERYONE SAVES!
 YOUR DELAWARE MEMBERSHIP
 INCLUDES PENNSYLVANIA!                                 SAVE 20% off your membership
 You have the flexibility to use other YMCA              fee each month with our NEW
 facilities in Eastern Delaware County,
 Philadelphia and the Brandywine Valley
                                                            Y CONNECT REFERRAL
 at no extra charge! Simply present your                          PROGRAM.
 YMCA membership card and photo ID at                        www.ymcade.org/connect
 participating Pennsylvania YMCAs and enjoy
 complimentary access.
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STAY CONNECTED

                            CENTRAL: (302) 254-9622                TEXT ALERTS
                            WALNUT STREET:                         To receive text messages regarding
                            (302) 472-9622                         building closures, canceled classes or
                                                                   other important information about the

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INFORMATION & DATES
         CENTRAL YMCA                                                          FALL 2017 & WINTER 2018
  FACILITY HOURS                                                               PROGRAM SESSION DATES
  Monday - Thursday: 5 a.m. - 10 p.m.                               FALL1: September 5 - October 29, 2017
  Friday: 5 a.m. - 8 p.m.                                           Full Member Registration Begins: August 14
  Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.                                      Program Member Registration Begins: August 21
  Sunday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.                                           FALL 2: October 30 - December 22, 2017
                                                                    Full Member Registration Begins: October 16
  CENTRAL YMCA POOL HOURS                                           Program Member Registration Begins: October 23
  Monday - Thursday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.                                WINTER: January 2 - February 25, 2018
  Friday: 5 a.m. - 8 p.m.                                           Full Member Registration Begins: December 11
  Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:50 p.m.                                   Program Member Registration Begins: December 18
  Sunday: 8 a.m. - 4:50 p.m.
                                                                             PROGRAM
  CENTRAL YMCA PARKING                                                       REGISTRATION
  •F ree two hour parking is available to all members in the
    Central YMCA lot while using the YMCA facility. Your            WEB REGISTRATION:
    membership card will open the gate to the Y parking lot as      Full Members may begin to register at 8 a.m. on the
    you enter from Washington Street.                               first day of registration at www.ymcade.org.
  • Metered parking is available on the streets around             REGISTER IN PERSON OR BY PHONE:
     the YMCA.                                                      Stop by our branch, or give us a call and we will be
  • After 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and all day Saturday and           happy to assist you.
     Sunday, free parking is available at the Christiana Care lot
     at the corner of 12th and Jefferson Streets for YMCA of
     Delaware members who are using the facility.
                                                                    HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
                                                                    & IMPORTANT DATES
          WALNUT STREET YMCA
          RESOURCE CENTER                                           NOVEMBER 24 (Thanksgiving): CLOSED
  FACILITY HOURS*                                                   DECEMBER 24 (Christmas Eve): CLOSE 2 p.m.
  Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.                                  DECEMBER 25 (Christmas Day): CLOSED
  Friday: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
                                                                    DECEMBER 31 (New Year’s Eve): CLOSE 5 p.m.
  Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  Sunday: Closed                                                    JANUARY 1 (New Year’s Day) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  CHILD CARE HOURS:
  Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  WALNUT STREET YMCA POOL HOURS*                                    FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
  Monday-Friday: 4:30 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.                              IS AVAILABLE
  Saturday: 10 a.m. - Noon                                          We believe that everyone in our community
  *Schedules for specific program areas including the gym and       should have the opportunity to benefit from
  pool vary at our Walnut Street location. Please call for          YMCA programs and services. Our Open Doors
  specific open times.                                              Financial Assistance Program is central to our
                                                                    mission. This program offers an income-based
  WALNUT STREET PARKING                                             scale to fit the financial situations of individuals
  • Parking
           is available on the streets surrounding                in our community. For more information or to
    Walnut Street. Please adhere to the posted signs                apply, contact the nearest YMCA branch to request
    regulating city parking.                                        an Open Doors financial assistance application or
  •A dditional free parking is available after 5 p.m. at the       download it at www.ymcade.org.
    Colonial Parking lot located at10th and Walnut streets.

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DID YOU KNOW THE YMCA
IS A NON-PROFIT CHARITY?
THE Y FOR ALL
Every day we work side-by-side with our neighbors
to make sure that everyone, regardless of age,               OUR MISSION
                                                               The YMCA of Delaware is an
income or background, has the opportunity to                association of people of all ages,
learn, grow and thrive. When you are a part of the       ethnic groups and religious affiliations
                                                           that strives to cultivate the human
YMCA you are helping to strengthen our community.         potential, self-esteem and dignity of
Through community support, we are able to open                 all people. Our organization
                                                           exists to develop and practice the
doors not only for kids, but also for families, adults     Christian principles of love, caring,
and senior citizens by providing financial assistance       inclusiveness, justice and peace...
                                                          and to enrich the emotional, physical
to those who are unable to afford the cost of                and social life of all individuals,
memberships, child care and programs.                                families and our
                                                                        community.
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HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
LEADERSHIP

             LEE BUNTING                      KRISTINA WOZNICKI                         CHRISSY SHIRING
             Executive Director               Associate Executive Director              Associate Executive Director
             lbunting@ymcade.org              kwoznicki@ymcade.org                      cshiring@ymcade.org
             254-9622 ext. 169                472-9622 ext.115                          254-9622 ext.128

MEMBERSHIP                            COMMUNITY PROGRAMS                     HEALTH & WELLNESS
             NIKKI MOWBRAY                    BRENDA OVERTON                            MEGIN HEWES
             Membership Director              Back on Track Program                     Wellness Director
             (Central)                        Director                                  mhewes@ymcade.org
             nmowbray@ymcade.org              boverton@ymcade.org                       254-9622 ext.151
             254-9622 ext.141                 254-9622 ext.117

             LANETTE MCCASKILL                 JIMIA REDDEN                             MARK MYERS
             Membership Coordinator            Central Residency Program                Personal Training
             (Walnut Street)                   Director                                 Coordinator
             lmccaskill@ymcade.org             jredden@ymcade.org                       mmyers@ymcade.org
             472-9622 ext. 219                 254-9622 ext.118                         254-9622 ext.149

             JOSEPH NEBRAO                    SAM SACHS                                 MIKE DIOSSI
             Membership Coordinator           Youth In Government                       Member Wellness
             (Central)                        Director                                  Engagement Coordinator
             jnebrao@ymcade.org               ssachs@ymcade.org                         mdiossi@ymcade.org
             254-9622 ext. 124                254-9622 ext.173                          472-9622

FACILITIES                            CHILD CARE                             AQUATICS

             ANDY FOY                         JACKIE ANDERSON                           BRANDON LEE-JOHNSON
             Facilities Manager               Child Development Director                Aquatics Coordinator
             andrew.foy@ymcade.org            jackieanderson@ymcade.org                 blee-johnson@ymcade.org
             254-9622 ext.132                 254-9622 ext.171                          472-9622 ext. 214

                                               KRYSTINA SCHNEIDER
             CARL BAILEY                       School Age and Camp
             Facilities Supervisor             Director
             cbailey@ymcade.org                kschneider@ymcade.org
             254-9622 ext.150                  472-9622 ext. 217

                                                JILL QUINN
                                               Assistant Child
                                               Development Director
                                               jquinn@ymcade.org
                                               472-9622 ext. 224

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AQUATICS
INFORMATION
SWIM POLICIES                              SWIM TEST:                                  • Upon completion of the above
RECREATIONAL SWIM                          (1) Demonstrate swimming one length           requirements, the child will receive a
CENTRAL & WALNUT STREET Y                       of the pool on your stomach without       Green Band.  
Please enjoy our noodles, puddle                a flotation device with your face in
jumpers and personal flotation devices          the water as frequently as possible.   FAMILY/OPEN SWIM TIMES
(life jackets) to enhance your aquatic                                                 All persons under the age of 14 must
                                           (2) Tread water for 45 seconds.
experience. The use of instructional                                                   be swim tested. See a lifeguard for
                                           (3) Test may be taken one time per day.
equipment (barbells, belts, toys and                                                   details. Family Swim time will occur
kickboards) is not allowed at this                                                     along with other programs in the pool.
time. Children under age 12 must be        WRISTBANDS: RED                             See detailed pool schedule available at
supervised by an adult in the pool area    • Any swimmer who does not                 the Member Services Desk for further
at all times. Children wearing red swim       demonstrate the above mentioned          information.
bands need to have a parent/guardian          during the swim test.
within arm’s reach while they are                                                      • Open to all Full Members
swimming.                                  •A  ny swimmer who does not want to        • Any child who cannot swim or
                                              be swim tested.                             stand in the shallow end must be
                                                                                          accompanied by adult in water and
LAP SWIM (CENTRAL Y ONLY):                                                                wear a Coast Guard Approved PFD
This time is for swimming lengths of the   WRISTBANDS: YELLOW
                                           • Demonstrate 1/2 length of swimming          (personal flotation device).
pool. Please see the swimming poster
at the shallow end of our pool for            on your stomach without a flotation      • All children will be swim tested by the
information. If lap swim is busy, water       device with your face in the water as       lifeguard.
walkers or joggers may be asked to move       frequently as possible.                  • Infants and toddlers who are not
into one lane to accommodate the lap       • Tread water or float for 20 seconds.        potty trained must wear a swim
swimmers.                                  • Jump into pool and swim to edge.            diaper or swim pants with tight
                                                                                          fitting legs.  
                                           • Upon completion of the above
SWIM TEST POLICY                              requirements, the child will receive
Please know that all members 14 years         Yellow Band.
of age and younger are required to                                                     POOL SCHEDULES
complete a swim test and must be           WRISTBANDS: GREEN                           Schedules are updated as changes
wrist-banded prior to swimming in any                                                  occur and are made available at the
YMCA of Delaware pool. Members             • Demonstrate swimming one length of       front desk of the Y and online at
can be issued a green, yellow or red          the pool on your stomach without a       www.ymcade.org.
wristband. Members may pick up a              flotation device and with your face in
wristband from a lifeguard at any of          the water as frequently as possible.
our pools. Any child under the age         • Tread water for 45 seconds.
of 12 must have an adult with them         • Jump into pool and swim to edge.
regardless of wristband color.  
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ADULTS
                                             BODYCOMBAT class is choreographed          HIIT
   GROUP EXERCISE                            to10 tracks of the latest music,           HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval
All group exercise classes are FREE to       providing an exhilarating exercise         Training. In this 45 minute class you
full members ages 14 and up unless           experience that helps to deliver           will challenge your body to new levels,
noted as a Family Friendly Class.            ultra-fast fitness results.                incorporating strength training and
Children ages 10 and up can attend           FEES: Free to Full Members                 cardio in a “Tabata” format. Using free
Family Friendly classes with a parent.                                                  weights, tubing and body weight, your
In an effort to meet your scheduling                                                    muscles will learn to move together
and exercise needs, we offer over 60                                                    as one. Please arrive 5 minutes before
group exercise classes each week.                                                       class for set-up.
When taking classes, we recommend            BODYPUMP is the fastest way to             FEES: Free to Full Members
you wear comfortable, athletic clothing      shape up and lose body fat. This 45
and shoes. If you are new to a class,        minute to one-hour workout uses
                                                                                        SOUL LINE DANCE
please arrive a few minutes early so the     weights to tone and condition and
                                                                                        This class is a fun, exciting way to
instructor can help you set up.              is perfect for anyone who wants to
                                                                                        dance your way into good health. You
                                             add strength training to an aerobic
SCHEDULES: www.ymcade.org                                                               will learn all the latest line dances as
                                             workout. The simplicity of the class
FEES: Free to Full Members                                                              well as improve your cardiovascular
                                             makes BODYPUMP a great starting
                                                                                        endurance, strengthen muscles,
                                             point to develop strength and
                                                                                        decrease body fat and have more
BARRE                                        confidence.
                                                                                        confidence on the dance floor.
This 45 minute full body workout is a        FEES: Free to Full Members
high intensity, non impact class which                                                  FEES: Free to Full Members
incorporates a ballet barre or chair for
stability. You will work your seat, sculpt                                              STEP INTERVAL
your thighs and arms, and flatten your                                                  This interval class combines cardio and
abs. The class uses small weights and        CXWorx is not an ordinary workout,         strength training and will alternate bouts
balls to intensify the workout. Please       but a revolution in core training rooted   of STEP and muscle conditioning. Burn
wear sticky socks or be prepared to          in scientific research. This 30 minute     calories, tone your body and have fun!
complete exercises in bare feet.             class targets all core muscle groups to    FEES: Free to Full Members
FEES: Free to Full Members                   maximize functional strength.
                                             FEES: Free to Full Members

BODYATTACK™ is the sports-inspired
cardio workout for building strength
and stamina. This high-energy interval
training class combines athletic
aerobic movements with strength
and stabilization exercises. Dynamic
instructors and powerful music will
give you the motivation you need to
meet your goals.
FEES: Free to Full Members

BODYCOMBATTM is a 30-45 minute
non-contact, martial arts based
fitness program with moves drawn
from Karate, Tae Kwan Do, Kung Fu,
Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Tai Chi. Each

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ADULTS
                                                                                        GROUP MIND AND BODY
                                                                                     All Mind and Body classes are FREE
                                                                                     for Full Members - just drop in! If you
                                                                                     would like to grow stronger as well as
                                                                                     become more flexible and centered,
                                                                                     these classes are for you. Join us and
                                                                                     enjoy some “you” time led by qualified
                                                                                     instructors.
                                                                                     FEES: Free to Full Members
                                                                                     SCHEDULES: www.ymcade.org

                                                                                     PILATES MAT BASICS
                                                                                     This class offers a unique method of
                                                                                     strengthening and stretching exercises
                                                                                     that focus on the abdominals, hips,
                                                                                     lower back and buttocks. Developed
                                                                                     more than 90 years ago for dancers, the
                                                                                     exercises strengthen and tone muscles,
                                                                                     improve posture, promote flexibility and
                                                                                     balance, and unite the body and mind.
ZUMBA®                                    SPIN® EXPRESS                              FEES: Free to Full Members
Zumba® is a “feel-happy” workout          Are you looking for a fun,
that is great for both the body and       cardiovascular workout? Join us and        PILATES
the mind. This fun fusion of Latin        experience this 45-minute ride which
and International music with unique                                                  This is a mixed-level class for those who
                                          utilizes cardio and interval training.     already have a grasp of basic Pilates
moves and combinations will allow         Come prepared to work hard both            movements either through one-on-one
participants to dance away their
worries. Based on the principle that      aerobically and anaerobically.             Pilates training on the apparatus or via
a workout should be fun and easy to       FEES: Free to Full Members                 the Pilates Mat Basics course.
do, this class will encourage members                                                FEES: Free to Full Members
to stick with the program and achieve     NEW! LESMILLS SPRINT®
long-term health benefits.
                                          This 30-minute, High Intensity Interval
FEES: Free to Full Members                                                           YOGA FLOW
                                          Training (HIIT) utilizes an indoor bike
                                                                                     Based on the Eastern tradition, our
                                          and is scientifically proven to return
                                                                                     yoga classes focus on unifying the body,
SPINNING                                  rapid results. During this intense style
                                                                                     breath and spirit. All classes feature
Whether you are new to SPINNING®          of training the thrill and motivation
                                                                                     breathing and centering exercises
or you are a competitive cyclist,         comes from pushing your physical and
                                                                                     followed by standing and seated yoga
our SPINNING® program offers a            mental limits. A LES MILLS SPRINT
                                                                                     postures. Class concludes with a
class for you. Come to class wearing      workout drives your body to burn
                                                                                     relaxation and meditation period.
comfortable, athletic clothing (bike      calories for hours as you combine
                                          bursts of intensity, where you work as     FEES: Free to Full Members
shorts and bike shoes are not
required), bring a water bottle, and      hard as possible, with periods of rest
plan to have a great workout. If you’re   that prepare you for the next effort.      YOGA FUNDAMENTALS
new to Spinning, please arrive a few      The payoff? You smash your fitness         This class will teach you the
minutes early and our knowledgeable       goals, fast.                               fundamentals of yoga, including basic
instructors will help you properly        FEES: Free to Full Members                 poses, breath work, stretching, and
adjust your bike.                                                                    relaxation. You’ll leave feeling relaxed
FEES: Free to Full Members                                                           and refreshed.
                                                                                     FEES: Free to Full Members

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                 PROGRAM OFFERINGS CAN BE FOUND UNDER PROGRAM REGISTRATION.
ADULTS
POWER YOGA
This Power Vinyasa Yoga class focuses       GROUP WATER FITNESS                          GROUP TRAINING
on the foundations of power yoga,
                                          AQUACISE
body alignment, physical conditioning,    This medium intensity level workout
and mindfulness. The class is excellent   uses your total body with alternating
for all levels including new students.    bouts of cardio and muscle condition-
FEES: Free to Full Members                ing. Water shoes are recommended to         LES MILLS GRIT™
                                          provide traction for proper form, but       If you’re wanting to take your fitness
                                          are not required. Class is conducted        to the next level and see results like
ADVANCED YOGA                             in both the shallow and deep ends of
Advanced Yoga is a challenging and        the pool.                                   never before, LES MILLS GRIT™ is
vigorous class, focusing equally on                                                   perfect for you!
                                          FEES: Free to Full Members
strength and functional mobility as we                                                Formulated by a world-class
incorporate traditional yoga postures,                                                development team including medical
                                          AQUAFLOW                                    professionals and leading sports
inversions, and some dynamic              This class focuses on flexibility and
movement. Some yoga experience                                                        physiotherapists, and delivered by a
                                          range-of-motion. We move the whole
recommended.                              body with a goal of reducing and            highly skilled, motivating coach, LES
FEES: Free to Full Members                preventing joint pain. Easy walking is      MILLS GRIT will train your body harder
                                          done to provide cardio benefits and         than ever before and create an athletic
                                          water adds resistance that improves         and powerful physique.
                                          strength and endurance. This class is       • Three unique workouts are refreshed
                                          designed for all ages and fitness levels.      every three months to deliver fast
This Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates workout       FEES: Free to Full Members                     results.
builds flexibility and strength while                                                 • 30 minutes of intense challenge
leaving you centered and calm.            AQUABLAST
Controlled breathing, concentration                                                   • Explosive music that will drive your
                                          This high energy class is designed             workout harder than ever before
and a carefully structured series of      for those who like a variety of
stretches, moves and poses to music                                                   • Certified coaches who give you
                                          cardiovascular, muscular, endurance
create a holistic workout that brings                                                    on-on-one attention and motivation
                                          and flexibility training while listening
the body into a state of harmony and      to great music. Aquablast will help         *This program is a part of the small group
balance.                                  increase strength, balance, power           training program and will have an additional
FEES: Free to Full Members                and range of motion. This class uses        fee for members and non-members.
                                          both the shallow and deep ends of
                                          the pool.                                   FALL SESSION:
                                                                                      September 19th - November 19th
                                                                                      FREE DEMOS WEEK:
                                                                                      September 6th - September17th
                                                                                      REGISTRATION:
                                                                                      Early Bird Registration:
                                                                                      August 22nd -September 10th
                                                                                      Regular Registration:
                                                                                      September 11th - September 18th

                                                                                      MINI HOLIDAY SESSION:
                                                                                      November 28th- December 31st

   IF IT DOESN’T CHALLENGE YOU,                                                       FREE DEMOS WEEK:
                                                                                      November 21st-November 26th

       IT DOESN’T CHANGE YOU.                                                         REGISTRATION:
                                                                                      November 14th-November 27th

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AERIAL YOGA                               BOXING                                     MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TRAINING
Aerial classes use a soft fabric ham-     During this 60-minute, non contact         This revolutionary multidimensional
mock that is hung close to the floor.     workout, you will focus on learning the    fitness training gives you the ulti-
Have no fear, you can still touch the     basics of Boxing, Kickboxing and Mauy      mate full body workout. Reminiscent
ground! The hammock fully supports        Thai. This circuit training workout plan   of a playground/climbing frame, the
you (up to 1000 lbs.) through your        will allow you to train like a fighter     Queenax system combines special
aerial practice. The beauty of Aerial     without actually stepping into the ring.   flooring and suspension apparatuses
Yoga is that it allows the student        FEES:                                      with various stations that allow for
opportunities to benefit from inver-      $95 for initial session with gloves and    the latest training techniques. This
sions without the joint pressure or       wraps; $60 per session if you already      60 minute workout will use a mix of
muscle strength needed in your mat        have gloves and wraps                      weights, resistance work, and sus-
practice.                                                                            pension training to deliver a fast and
                                                                                     effective total-body workout geared
                                          **STRENGTH TRAINING                        for those at moderate to high fitness
BOOT CAMP                                 This class is designed to teach you
Our boot camps are designed for                                                      levels.
                                          the basics of strength training in the     FEES: $40 per session
maximum calorie burn in the shortest      fitness center. During this session, you
amount of time. We want to get you        will learn technique foundations and
fit and healthy, challenge your mind      will receive a personal weight training    TRX BASICS
and body, and most importantly make       program that will enhance your current     The TRX® Suspension Trainer is
fitness FUN! Boot camp is a combina-      routine.                                   the original, best-in-class workout
tion of strength, cardio, muscle endur-   FEES: Call for more information            system that leverages gravity and
ance, flexibility, core, and functional                                              your bodyweight to perform hundreds
movement patterns. This class is free,                                               of exercises. You’re in control of how
but you must register and commit to       MOBILITY/FLEXIBILITY                       much you want to challenge yourself
the full seven week course.               During this 60 minute class, you will      on each exercise because you can
FEES: Free to Full Members                use the suspension apparatuses on          simply adjust your body position to
                                          the Queenax trainer to strengthen          add or decrease resistance. This class
                                          your body and increase flexibility.        is free, but you must register and
                                          Registration is free, but you must         commit to the full seven week course.
                                          commit to the full session.                FEES: Free to Full Members
                                          FEES: Free to Full Members

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ADULTS
                                          DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM                   FITNESS ORIENTATION
  HEALTH & WELLNESS                       The YMCA Diabetes Prevention                  If you’re new to the Y or are unsure
                                          Program is an evidence-based program          how to use some of the equipment in
HEALTH COACHING
                                          recognized by the Centers for Disease         the fitness center, let us help! During
Let us help you create health and
                                          Control and Prevention. This 12-month         your free fitness orientation you will
wellness goals and plan strategies
                                          program is designed to help individuals       meet with a trained fitness instructor
while offering support along the way.
                                          with prediabetes reduce their risk of         who will show you the basics of the
Health coaching is appropriate for all
                                          developing diabetes. The program is           fitness center.
fitness levels to:
                                          proven to reduce the risk of developing       DAY AND TIME:
• Increase function and health            type 2 diabetes by more than 58-72%.          Availability based upon your schedule.
•M  ake and sustain long-term health     Participants will:                            REGISTER: Make an appointment at
   behavior changes
                                          • Be placed in a group based on their        the Member Services desk.
• Break through a plateau                    own scheduling and location needs.         CONTACT:
• Improve athletic performance            • Meet one hour per week for 25              Mark Myers
                                             weekly, biweekly and monthly               mmyers@ymcade.org
Participants can choose a group or           sessions.                                  254-9622 ext.149
individual setting to discuss topics      • Learn skills to lead a healthier           FEES: Free to Full Members
such as: goal setting, motivation,           lifestyle, including how to eat
physical activity, healthy eating,           healthier, increase physical activity,
exercise planning, harnessing support,                                                  BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS
                                             and change their behavior. Note:
building habits, nutrition balance and                                                  If you have goals that include losing
                                             Organized physical activity is not a
mindfulness, meal planning, managing                                                    weight and lowering your body fat
                                             part of the program.
negative thoughts, and managing                                                         percentage, the YMCA is a great
                                          FEES:                                         place to start. We will give you a free
strong emotions.                          Additional fees apply. Financial              5-minute assessment, conducted by a
For more information, contact             assistance is available for individuals       fitness professional, to determine your
Nikki Mowbray at 254-9622 ext. 141,       who qualify.                                  body’s percentage of fat so you can
or nmowbray@ymcade.org.                   QUESTIONS: To find out if you                 track your progress!
                                          qualify for the program or to get             DAY AND TIME:
LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA                    more information, contact the                 Availability based upon your schedule.
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a               YMCA Healthy Living Department at
                                                                                        REGISTER:
12-week group exercise program,           diabetesprevention@ymcade.org or
                                                                                        Make an appointment at the Member
which runs two times per week. This       (302) 572-9622.
                                                                                        Services Desk.
program is designed to help people
affected by cancer regain their                                                         CONTACT:
                                          FAMILY FITNESS                                Mark Myers
endurance, strength, flexibility and      Bring your child, 8-13 years of age,
confidence in a supportive and safe                                                     mmyers@ymcade.org
                                          to work out with you in the Fitness           (302) 254-9622 ext. 149
environment.                              Center. Orientation is required for
FEE:                                                                                    FEES: Free to Full Members
                                          all youth wishing to use the fitness
No Cost for Participants                  center and should be completed by our
QUESTIONS:                                fitness center staff prior to utilizing the
To learn more about class enrollment      fitness equipment. After completion,
and availability, please contact Tricia   your child will receive a wrist band for
Jefferson at tjefferson@ymcde.org or      identification that must be worn during
(302) 571-6998.                           workouts. A parent or legal guardian
                                          must be with the child at all times.

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                                          BUDDY PERSONAL TRAINING -                   MONTHLY PERSONAL
  PERSONAL TRAINING                       60 MINUTES                                  TRAINING PLAN
                                          Exercising with a friend can be more        Sign up for automatic monthly
Each day many people join the YMCA        fun and can also help to keep you           payments for your personal training
motivated to become healthier, but        motivated. Sessions can be 30, 45           sessions. Meet your long-term fitness
sometimes they need extra help            or 60 minutes and fees can be split         goals by committing to a consistent
and support! The Y strives to make        among participants.                         number of sessions with your trainer
available to you the most experienced     REGISTER:                                   per month and enjoy a discount on
and professional personal fitness         Pick-up, complete and return a              your sessions. A minimum 6 month
trainers. Our trainers cover a vast       personal training packet at the             commitment is required to take
array of clientele including athletes,    Member Services Desk.                       advantage of EFT payments.
sedentary adults, seniors and teens.                                                  FEES:
Our certified personal trainers can       FEES:
                                                                                      4 sessions: $145/ month
design a personalized training program    3 sessions: $205
                                                                                      8 sessions: $270/ month
specifically for you based on your        6 sessions: $360
                                                                                      12 sessions: $390/ month
individual profile.                       12 sessions: $595
                                          24 sessions: $1095
Get ready for not only a new body, but                                                JUMP START INTRO TO
a new life! Whether it’s losing weight,                                               PERSONAL TRAINING
toning up, building muscles, increasing   PERSONAL TRAINING - 30 MINUTES
                                          Designed for people with limited time       This is a great way for new clients to
stamina, or preparing for an event,                                                   get started with Personal Training.
YMCA Personal Training will help you      to exercise, our personal trainers
reach your fitness goals and stay that    will coach you through a 30 minute          FEES: 5 sessions: $199
way for life.                             individualized program with your goals
                                          and lifestyle in mind.
CONTACT:
Mark Myers                                REGISTER:
mmyers@ymcade.org                         Pick-up, complete and return a
254-9622 ext.149                          personal training packet at the
                                          Member Services Desk.
PERSONAL TRAINING - 60 MINUTES
Our personal trainers will take time      FEES:
to help you identify your health and      3 sessions: $90
wellness goals and then assist you        6 sessions: $170
in reaching them in a comfortable,        12 sessions: $310
personal environment.
• All sessions are one hour               PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SESSION
• Full members only                       Are you stuck in a rut?
                                          A program development session can
•S essions must be purchased in          help you begin to add more movement
  packages                                into your lifestyle. During this session,
REGISTER:                                 a certified personal trainer will meet
Pick-up, complete and return a            with you to design a workout plan
personal training packet to the           based on your specific needs and
Member Services Desk.                     goals. Basic knowledge of strength
FEES:                                     training exercises is required for a
3 sessions: $165                          successful program development
6 session: $265                           session. This session lasts up to 90
12 sessions: $465                         minutes.
24 sessions: $865                         REGISTER:
                                          Pick-up, complete and return a
                                          personal training packet at the
                                          Member Services Desk.
                                          FEES: Full Member: $65

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ADULTS
                                             FUNDAMENTALS OF
   SWIM                                      COMPETITIVE SWIMMING                         CERTIFICATIONS
                                             AGES:16+
                                             This class is geared for those             LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION
SWIM BASICS ADULT
                                             swimmers who are passionate about          AGES: 15+
AGES:18 years and up
                                             swimming but need to work on               Ellis and Associates Certification is
Adults learn personal water safety and
                                             improving their stamina. There is an       valid for one year. This certification
achieve basic swimming competency
                                             emphasis on stroke mechanics and           includes all water skills, CPR, First
by learning two benchmark skills: (1)
                                             endurance to enhance one’s swimming        Aid, AED and Oxygen components to
Swim, float, swim - sequencing front
                                             performance. This program takes place      lifeguard a pool up to nine feet deep.
glide, roll, back float, front glide, and
                                             at our Central Y.                          Participants must be able to swim 100
exit (2) jump, push, turn, grab. Classes
are 45-minutes in length.                                                               yards of continuous freestyle, tread
                                             MASTER’S TEAM                              water for one minute using only their
                                             AGES: 16+                                  feet and retrieve a ten pound object
SWIM STROKES ADULT                                                                      under nine feet of water.
                                             Swim with a group of adults who are
AGES:18 years and up
                                             passionate about swimming. During
Having mastered the fundamentals,
                                             this time, the swimmers use the whole      SCUBA CERTIFICATION
students learn additional water safety
                                             pool and pair up in similar groups.        AGES:14+
skills and build stroke technique,
                                             Workouts are provided. This program        In partnership with Neptune’s Realm
developing skills that prevent chronic
                                             takes place at Central Y and is free for   Scuba Center, the Y provides a place
disease, increase social-emotional
                                             full members.                              for your certification program to begin.
and cognitive well-being, and foster a
lifetime of physical activity. Classes are                                              Training sessions include all classroom
45-minutes in length.                                                                   and pool sessions. Additional check-
                                                                                        out dives are required to obtain final
                                                                                        certification.

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                                         BALLET II
     DANCE                               AGES: 7-12 years                              HEALTHY LIVING
                                         This is a great dance experience
                                         designed to introduce older dancers to     HEALTHY WEIGHT AND YOUR CHILD
BALLET I                                                                            Healthy Weight and Your Child is a
AGES: 4-6 years                          ballet terms, positions and steps. Class
                                         meets once per week and requires a         four month evidence-based program
This is a great class to introduce                                                  for children with obesity. The year-
younger dancers to ballet terms,         minimum of 10 participants.
                                                                                    long program empowers 7-13 year
positions and steps. Class requires a                                               olds, with the support of their families,
minimum of 10 participants and meets     MODERN/ LYRICAL                            to reach a healthy weight and live a
twice per week. Dancers are welcome      AGES: 7-12 years                           healthier lifestyle.
to attend one or both days.              In this class, students will study         PRE-REGISTRATION AND HEALTHCARE
                                         modern dance techniques with a fusion      PROVIDER APPROVAL REQUIRED.
MODERN/ JAZZ 1                           of jazz and contemporary movement.
AGES: 4-6 years                                                                     TO QUALIFY FOR PARTICIPATION IN
                                         This program is designed to introduce      THIS PROGRAM:
Students will study modern techniques    dancers to basic techniques, movement
with a fusion of jazz and contemporary   exploration and rhythm, as well as         • Child must be 7-13 years old
movement. These classes are designed     build their confidence and self-esteem     • Child must carry excess weight
to introduce younger dancers to basic                                                  with a body mass index of the 95th
techniques while exploring movement,     while having fun.
                                                                                       percentile or higher
and rhythm. They will build their                                                   • Child must receive medical clearance
confidence and self-esteem, and most     YOUTH MODERN DANCE                            from a healthcare provider or school
importantly, have fun.                   AGES: 7-12 years                              nurse
                                         This dance class is designed to give       • Parent/Caregiver MUST attend all
                                         students the opportunity to learn             sessions

DANCE AT
                                         active movements of modern dance.          For details and fee information,
                                         The modern dance style eliminates          contact the Healthy Living Department
                                         many of the strict rules of classical

THE YMCA!
                                                                                    at healthyliving@ymcade.org or
                                         ballet and favors movements
                                         to express feelings. Class requires a      (302) 572-9622.
                                         minimum of 10 participants.

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EMPOWERING
FAMILIES TO LIVE
HEALTHIER
Healthy Weight and Your Child Program

Healthy Weight and Your Child is a four month evidence-based program for children
with obesity. The year long program empowers 7-13 year olds, with the support of
their families, to reach a healthy weight and live a healthier lifestyle.

Pre-registration and healthcare provider approval are required.
TO QUALIFY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROGRAM:
• Child must be 7-13 years old
• Child must carry excess weight with a body mass index of the 95th percentile or higher
• Child must receive medical clearance from a healthcare provider or school nurse
• Parent/Caregiver MUST attend all sessions

For detailsYMCA
 CENTRAL    and fee information,
                 (302) 254-YMCAcontact the Healthy
                                 • WALNUT   STREET Living Department
                                                   YMCA (302)        at (302)
                                                               472-YMCA       572-9622
                                                                          • FALL        or 2018 | 17
                                                                                 2017/WINTER
healthyliving@ymcade.org. www.ymcade.org
YOUTH
                                               SWIM STROKES 4, YOUTH                    WHITE (1x per week)
      SWIM LESSONS                             Introduces basic stroke technique        This is a pre-competitive program
      PRESCHOOL                                in front crawl and reinforces water      designed to prepare the swimmer
                                               safety through treading water and        to transition onto the swim team.
                                               elementary backstroke.                   Swimmers will learn advanced skills and
SWIM STARTERS, PARENT/CHILD                                                             mechanics in the competitive strokes.
This class is for the child who is not quite   SWIM STROKES 5, YOUTH                    Participants must be able to complete
ready to be in the class alone. A parent       Introduces breaststroke and butterfly    25 yards of freestyle and backstroke.
or trusted adult will come into the water      and reinforces water safety through
at the beginning and transition out of the                                              FEES:
                                               treading water and sidestroke.           Full Members: $82
pool gradually throughout the session.
Increases comfort with underwater                                                       Program Members: $94
                                               SWIM STROKES 6, YOUTH
exploration and introduces basic self-         Refines stroke technique on all major
rescue skills performed with assistance.                                                GRAY (1-2x per week)
                                               competitive strokes and encourages       This is a basic level of competitive
SWIM BASICS 1, PRESCHOOL                       swimming as part of a healthy            swimming. Swimmers must be able
Increases comfort with underwater              lifestyle.                               to swim 50 yards of freestyle with
exploration and introduces basic                                                        rotary breathing as well as 50 yards
self-rescue skills performed with                                                       of backstroke. It is recommended to
assistance.                                                                             also have a basic understanding of
                                                  SWIM LESSONS                          breaststroke and butterfly as well as
SWIM BASICS 2, PRESCHOOL                          PRIVATE/ SEMI-PRIVATE                 some knowledge of diving.
Encourages forward movement in                    AND SMALL GROUP
water and basic self-rescue skills                                                      FEES:
performed independently.                       These lessons are a great way to get     Full Members: $94
                                               extra practice in building confidence.   Program Members: $106
SWIM BASICS 3, PRESCHOOL                                                                Non-Members: $119
Develops intermediate self-rescue              Fill out a request form today with our
skills performed at longer distances           membership staff. Prices listed below
                                               are per lesson.                          BLUE (2-3x per week)
than in previous stages.                                                                This is the Intermediate level of
SWIM STROKES 4, PRESCHOOL                      PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS                     competitive swimming. Swimmers
Introduces basic stroke technique in           Full Members: $75                        must be able to proficiently swim 100
front crawl and reinforces water safety        Program Members: $95                     yards freestyle and backstroke. They
through treading water and elementary          Non-Members: $115                        also should be able to legally swim 50
backstroke.                                                                             yards of breaststroke and butterfly.
                                               SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS		              Participants should have a basic
                                               Full Members: $50                        understanding of competitive starts
                                               Program Members: $65                     and turns, and will be introduced to
     SWIM LESSONS                              Non-Members: $80                         goal setting and race strategy.
     YOUTH                                     GROUP SWIM LESSONS                       FEES:
                                               Full Members: $45                        Full Members: $108
SWIM BASICS 1, YOUTH                           Program Members: $65                     Program Members: $120
Increases comfort with underwater              Non-Members: $85                         Non-Members: $133
exploration and introduces basic
self-rescue skills performed with                                                       ORANGE (3-4x per week)
assistance.                                                                             This is the advanced level of
                                                 PRECOMPETITIVE/                        competitive swimming. Swimmers
SWIM BASICS 2, YOUTH                             COMPETITIVE SWIM                       should be fluent in all four competitive
Encourages forward movement in                                                          strokes including turns. Technique will
water and basic self-rescue skills             AGES: 6-18                               be defined and endurance increased
performed independently.                                                                while enhancing race strategy.
                                               CONTACT:                                 Swimmers are expected to make a
SWIM BASICS 3, YOUTH                           Brandon Lee-Johnson
Develops intermediate self-rescue                                                       commitment to becoming a better,
                                               blee-johnson@ymcade.org                  stronger swimmer by setting realistic
skills performed at longer distances           (302) 472-9622 ext. 214
than in previous stages.                                                                goals with the coach.
                                               DAYS & TIMES:                            FEES:
                                               Schedules can be found online at         Full Members: $108
                                               www.ymcade.org, or at our display rack   Program Members: $120
                                               near the Member Services Desk.           Non-Members: $133

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Swim LessonYOUTH
                                                                            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 two, students focus     In stage three, students
   BASICS    achieve basic swimming       with underwater exploration       on body position and             learn how to swim to safety
             competency by learning       and learn to safely exit in the   control, directional change,     from a longer distance than
             two benchmark skills:        event of falling into a body      and forward movement in          in previous stages in the
                                          of water in stage one. This       the water while also             event of falling into a body
             • Swim, float, swim—         stage lays the foundation         continuing to practice how       of water. This stage also
               sequencing front glide,    that allows for a student’s       to safely exit in the event of   introduces rhythmic
               roll, back float, roll,    future progress in swimming.      falling 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                        5 / STROKE                       6 / STROKE
             fundamentals, students       INTRODUCTION                      DEVELOPMENT                      MECHANICS
 STROKES     learn additional water       Students in stage four            Students in stage five           In stage six, students
             safety skills and build      develop stroke technique in       work on stroke technique         refine stroke technique
             stroke technique,            front crawl and back crawl                                         on all major competitive
                                                                            and learn all major
             developing skills that       as well as learn the                                               strokes, learn about
             prevent chronic disease,                                       competitive strokes. The
                                          breaststroke kick and                                              competitive swimming,
             increase social-emotional                                      emphasis on water safety
                                          butterfly kick. Water safety                                       and discover how to
             and cognitive well-being,    is reinforced through             continues through                incorporate swimming
             and foster a lifetime of     treading water and                treading water and               into a healthy lifestyle.
             physical activity.           elementary backstroke.            sidestroke.

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                                             QUESTIONS?
TWEENS & TEENS
                                            DAILY SCHEDULE                               POETRY PROJECTS
   AFTER SCHOOL                                                                          Expand your writing and creative
   LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE                     3 – 5 p.m.: Snack & Wind Down Time
                                                                                         abilities through this poetry project
                                            5 – 6 p.m.:  Power Hour (Homework &        where we will write, read, and even
The Teen After School Leadership                           Academic Support)             perform. The goals of this group are
Institute is an opportunity for teens,      6 – 7 p.m.:  Activities (see description   to learn and grow with one another as
ages 13 and older, who are serious                         below)                        poets and people. During our meetings,
about being role models, learning           7 – 8 p.m.: U   se of the YMCA Teen         we will let our stories be shared and
counselor skills, and gaining possible                     Center, Gymnasium, and/       our words breathe.
employment at the YMCA. During                             or Pool (if available)
this program, teens will have the
opportunity to lead activities, mentor                                                   TEEN LEADERS GROUP
younger children and receive homework       ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS:                     Teen Leaders is a productive, fun
assistance. This program is offered at      TEEN DRILL TEAM                              group where teens get together to
no cost, but enrollment is limited to 30    Teens will learn Drill Team                  make contributions to their community.
teens per day. During the afternoon         fundamentals, perform and compete            Within this group, teens will learn the
hours, teens spend half of their time in    at various parades or other events,          four important YMCA values of Caring,
leadership workshops, club activities       and will practice self-discipline while      Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
and service learning opportunities          functioning as a team member.                They will plan fundraisers to earn
such as managing the following Walnut       DANCE                                        money for special trips and charities,
Street YMCA activities: Teen Store,         Teens will have fun learning the basics      volunteer within the community, and
Game Center, Clubs, and Youth Sport         of contemporary ballet, modern dance         go on awesome trips such as overnight
Leagues. The other half of their time is    and jazz. Dancers will be challenged to      stays and weekends away.
spent completing homework, hanging          produce a recital twice a year.
out with friends, using the Teen Center,    KARATE
and playing sports in the gym. This         Teens will learn the fundamentals of
program provides an atmosphere for          martial arts.                                   CERTIFICATIONS
teens to make new friends and develop
a strong sense of self-esteem.              BIBLE STUDY
                                            During Bible study, teens will engage in     CONTACT:
CONTACT: Shandy Perez                       spiritual discussion of biblical writings.   Brandon Lee-Johnson
sperez@ymcade.org                                                                        blee-johnson@ymcade.org
(302) 472-9622                              MAJORETTES                                   (302) 472-9622 ext. 214
                                            Teens will learn choreographed dance
CURRICULUM                                  and precision movements under the
The Teen After School Leadership            guidance of an experienced instructor.       LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION
Institute curriculum includes topics such   OPEN BASKETBALL                              Ellis & Associates Certification is
as role modeling, professionalism, risk     Teens may play pick up Basketball with       valid for one year. This certification
and injury management and service           other teens in the gym. YMCA staff are       includes all water skills, CPR, First
learning activities. Participants also      available to help with skill development.    Aid, AED and Oxygen components to
participate in workshops on topics                                                       lifeguard a pool up to nine feet deep.
                                            BASKETBALL TEAM                              Participants must be able to swim 100
related to substance abuse, violence,       Basketball participants will meet
child abuse and suicide prevention.                                                      yards of continuous freestyle, tread
                                            weekly for team practice where they          water for one minute using only their
Homework help is a daily component of       will focus on skill development and
the program and teens are expected to                                                    feet and retrieve a ten pound object in
                                            game play. Teams may meet more than          nine feet of water.
bring their homework with them.             once a week based on interest and
                                            may play in outside leagues.                 AGES: 15+
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is provided immediately      GAMING CLUB
                                            The Gaming Club exists to provide            SCUBA CERTIFICATION
after school from the following                                                          AGES:14+
schools:                                    teens with the opportunity to meet
                                            in a safe environment and compete            In partnership with Neptune’s Realm
• Bayard Middle School                                                                   Scuba Center, the Y provides a place
• Eastside Charter                          against other students interested in
                                            video and board games. Games can be          for your certification program to begin.
• Kuumba Academy                                                                         Training sessions include all classroom
• Prestige Academy                          played on the Wii, Playstation 3, X-Box
                                            360 and X_box One with Kinnect.              and pool sessions. Additional check-
• PS DuPont Middle                                                                       out dives are required in addition to
• Great Oaks                                Traditional board games are available
                                            including Chess, Monopoly, Scrabble,         this course to obtain final certification.
• Thomas Edison Charter School
                                            Connect 4 and Scattegories.

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                 PROGRAM OFFERINGS CAN BE FOUND UNDER PROGRAM REGISTRATION.
TWEENS & TEENS
                                          and engineering exploration, arts         BLACK ACHIEVERS PROGRAM
   BLACK ACHIEVERS                        and entertainment, and media/             CORPORATE SPONSORS
                                          communications. This program helps        AstraZeneca
BLACK ACHIEVERS AT THE                    youth raise their academic standards,
WALNUT STREET YMCA                        develop a positive sense of self, build   Bank of America
The Walnut Street YMCA, located in        character, explore diverse college and    Bank of New York
Downtown Wilmington, started the          career options, and learn from role
                                          models who inspire them to greater        Barclay’s
Black Achievers program in 1989 to
provide college readiness and career      heights.                                  Bethel AME
awareness to African-American             The Walnut Street Y Black Achievers       Buccini/Pollin Group
teens. The Black Achievers’ goal          Program involves over 200 YMCAs           Christiana Care
is to encourage youth to develop          nationally. Proudly, the Walnut Street
educational and career awareness with     YMCA Black Achievers Program is           City of Wilmington
the assistance and guidance of African    recognized as a Best Practice program     City of Wilmington City Council
American mentors from diverse career      through the YMCA of the USA.
fields. Corporations, businesses and                                                Comcast
community organizations nominate                                                    Delmarva Power
the Adult Achievers because they are      GRADES:
                                          7th – 8th (Youth Achievers)               DuPont Company
professionally successful and make a
commitment to serve as role models        9th – 12th (Teen Achievers)               Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
to the Teen and Youth Black Achievers.                                              JPMorgan Chase
The annual awards ceremony                THE BLACK ACHIEVERS EDUCATIONAL           M&T Bank
recognizes Adult Achievers and those      WORKSHOPS/ SESSIONS:
Teen Black Achievers who are eligible                                               Navient
                                          Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 12 noon
for scholarships.                                                                   New Castle County Executive Office
                                          LOCATION: Walnut Street YMCA
As of 2017, over 1,000 Adult                                                        PNC Bank
Achievers have been honored at the        FEES: Free (additional fees for special
annual banquet and they have, in          events & trips)                           Sallie Mae
turn, served as role models to over       REGISTRATION: By application only         The News Journal
2,850 teen and youth Black Achievers.     TO JOIN:                                  Wal-Mart
The Black Achievers program meets         Contact Kristina Woznicki at
weekly throughout the year at the                                                   Wilmington University
                                          kwoznicki@ymcade.org or
Walnut Street YMCA. Workshop              (302) 472-9622 ext.115                    WSFS Bank­­­­­­
topics include college, professional
and SAT preparation, technology

Above: 2017 Walnut Street YMCA Black Achievers College Tour

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TWEENS & TEENS
                                        Visit DEYIG.ORG for meeting times,
     YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT                fees and dates. If you are interested in      S.P.O.R.T PROGRAM
                                        starting a delegation at your school or
Youth in Government (YIG) offers        would like to volunteer please contact     Want to get healthy, be involved, and
model legislative and judicial expe-    our State Director, Sam Sachs.             do fun group activities? Then Central
riences to youth in grades 6 – 12.                                                 YMCA SPORT is for you! Area High
Participants can assume the role        QUESTIONS:                                 School boys and girls are invited
of Legislator, Lobbyist, Journalist,    For details on getting involved,           to join us in fitness and leadership
Speaker, Youth Governor, Attorney,      contact our State Director                 programming at the Central YMCA
Justice and more.                       Sam Sachs at ssachs@ymcade.org.            on Tuesdays and Thursdays from
                                                                                   3 - 5:30 p.m. The focus of this
MODEL LEGISLATIVE & JUDICIAL                                                       program is to inspire you to be
                                                                                   healthy, confident, and make
PROGRAM                                 LET’S CONNECT!                             good decisions. And it is FREE to
GRADES: 6-12
                                                                                   participate! You will receive a FREE
Weekly meetings begin in January                @delawareyig                       Central YMCA youth membership for
and continue leading up to the 1-day            #deyig                             6 months that can be used to access
Training and Elections Conference                                                  any YMCA in the state. We
scheduled for early March, and                  Delaware Youth                     will provide activities and education
the Model Legislative and Judicial              in Government                      on topics such as:
Conference (April 13th - 15th 2018).                                                                 • Nutrition
Both take place in Dover, DE at                 @delawareyig                                           • Exercise
Legislative Hall & the Kent County
Court House.                                                                                           • Stress
                                                                                                       management
JUNIOR MODEL LEGISLATURE:                       www.YIGDE.org                                          • Goal-Setting
GRADES: 6-8                                                                                              • Healthy teen
Middle School students will have the            Delawareyig.wordpress.com                                  relationships
chance to learn about the legislative                                                                       • Building self
process, debate parliamentary pro-                                                                           confidence
cedure, and work with students from
across the state to develop solutions                                                                      For more
to problems they see facing Delaware.                                                                      information,
Weekly meetings will begin in October      SWIM                                                            please
leading up to our Junior Model                                                                             contact
Legislative Conference on Saturday,     SWIM BASICS, TEENS                                                Megin Hewes
November 18th, 2017.                                                                                     at
                                        AGES:13 - 17                                                    mhewes@
YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT IS                  Increase comfort in the water as                               ymcade.org
CURRENTLY OFFERED AT THE                well as build endurance. This class is                         or
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:                    appropriate for those working to swim                         (302) 254-9622
• Bear-Glasgow YMCA                     a length of the pool or take their feet                       ext. 151.
• Brandywine YMCA                       off the bottom of the pool. We will
• Central YMCA                          focus on individualized results.
• Dover YMCA
• Middletown YMCA                       SWIM STROKES, TEENS
• Sussex YMCA                           AGES:18 years and up
• Walnut Street YMCA                    Enhance swimming technique and build
• Western Family YMCA                   endurance. This class is appropriate
• Caravel Academy		                     for all abilities and will focus on
• Charter School of Wilmington                                                        Additional programs for tweens
                                        individualized results. Individuals           and teens can be found in the
• Conrad Schools of Science             should be able to swim a length or            Youth Section.
• Immaculate Heart of Mary              more of the pool unassisted.
• Salesianum
• Seaford High School

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                PROGRAM OFFERINGS CAN BE FOUND UNDER PROGRAM REGISTRATION.
CHANGE TODAY FOR
A HEALTHIER FUTURE
Diabetes Prevention Program
The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is a group based program designed to allow
participants to learn strategies for eating healthier, increasing physical activity and making
other changes that will improve overall health and well-being. Classes are offered at various
times and locations.

ARE YOU AT RISK?                                                     DO YOU MEET THE PROGRAM
If two or more boxes are checked, then you may be at risk            REQUIREMENTS?
for prediabetes* and may qualify for the program (this does          • I am at least 18 years of age with a BMI >25
NOT mean you have diabetes).                                           (Asian individuals BMI >22).
*Individuals who have already been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2
                                                                     • I have been diagnosed with prediabetes* by a
diabetes do not qualify for this program.
                                                                       healthcare provider:
c My blood pressure is 140/90 or higher.                                  c Fasting Glucose was 100-125mg/dL
c I have been told that my cholesterol levels are elevated.               c HbA1c was 5.7-6.4 %
c I am fairly inactive. I am NOT physically active more than
  two times per week.
                                                                     PROGRAM GOALS:
c I have had a parent or sibling with diabetes.
                                                                     • Reduce body weight by 7 percent
c I have had gestational diabetes or have given birth to a
                                                                     • Increase physical activity to 150 minutes
  baby weighing more than 9 pounds.
                                                                       per week
c I am 45 years of age or older.

                                               “What worked for me was the new
                                               information, the weekly group settings, and
                                               the step-by-step approach. I’m now down
                                               three sizes, and I’m the group’s Chief Walker,
                                               carrying my pedometer with me at all times.
                                               I feel great and look even better!”
                                                                                         - Edna Waller

TO FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY FOR THE PROGRAM OR TO GET MORE
INFORMATION, CONTACT:
YMCA Healthy Living Department, (302) 572-9622 or diabetesprevention@ymcade.org
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www.diabetespreventionde.org
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