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YOUR Y PROGRAM GUIDE

WINTER 2020

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YOUR Y PROGRAM GUIDE WINTER 2020 - philaymca.org
HOURS OF OPERATION                                           KIDS ZONE
                                                             Kids Zone is a value-added member benefit and
 Monday - Friday                   5:00 AM - 10:30 PM
                                                             is included with the cost of full privilege adult
 Saturday                           6:00 AM - 7:00 PM        or family memberships. This service is offered
                                                             on-site with convenient drop-in hours that vary
 Sunday                             7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
                                                             by location. Hours are subject to change around
The Willow Grove YMCA closes to incoming                     holidays. Registration is not required and Kids
members 15 minutes prior to listed time. All                 Zone is operated on a first come, first served
members must be out of the building no later                 basis. This service is intended to support parents
than the listed closing time.                                while working out. Parents must remain at the
                                                             YMCA and are limited to two hours per day.
                                                             Parents will be contacted to pick up their child if
HOLIDAY HOURS                                                there are any problems. (3 months - 10 years)
 Christmas Eve                      5:00 AM - 3:00 PM        KIDS ZONE HOURS
 Christmas                                      CLOSED        Monday – Thursday                8:00 AM – 8:30 PM

 New Years Eve                      5:00 AM - 3:00 PM         Friday                           8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

 New Years Day                      9:00 AM - 3:00 PM         Saturday                         8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
                                                              Sunday                           8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WINTER SESSION DATES
December 30 - February 23
Registration:
Family Members: December 2 - February 4
Members: December 4 - February 4                             TABLE OF CONTENTS
Non-Members: December 9 - February 4
                                                             YOUTH.............................. 3
HOW TO REGISTER                                              FAMILY............................ 12
FOR PROGRAMS                                                 ABILITY........................... 13
    • Register for classes any time on our mobile
      app or at philaymca.org
    • Stop by the branch during normal business
                                                             TEENS............................. 15
      hours to register. at the Welcome Center Desk
                                                             ADULTS........................... 15
                                                             COMMUNITY.................... 20

      MEET OUR STAFF
      Gary Chamberlain                      Alison Kahli                          Charlie Oski
      Executive Director                    Business Manager                      Senior Program Director,
      gchamblerlain@philaymca.org           akahli@philaymca.org                  Membership & Marketing
                                                                                  coski@philaymca.org
      Bruce Appel                           Beth Kenas
      Facility Director                     Advanced Program Director, Cycling,   Khalil Queeman
      bappel@philaymca.org                  Events, AOA                           Teen Director
                                            bkenas@philaymca.org                  khalil.queeman@philaymca.org
      Cindy Auspitz
      Arts & Humanities, Family and         Caseyanne McHale                      Diane Ruffin
      Camp Director                         Kids Zone & Birthday Party Director   Group Exercise Director
      cindy.auspitz@philaymca.org           Caseyanne.mchale@philaymca.org        diane.ruffin@philaymca.org
      Missy DiMassa                         Darlene Malone                        Mubarak Simmons
      Senior Program Director, Wellness     Senior Program Director, Gymnastics   Gymnastics/Camp Director
      mdimassa@philaymca.org                dmalone@philaymca.org                 mubarak.simmons@philaymca.org
      Nicole Flynn                          John Mangan                           Michelle Watkins
      Senior Program Director,              Property Director                     Membership Director
      Camp & Youth                          jmangan@philaymca.org                 mwatkins@philaymca.org
      nflynn@philaymca.org
                                            Stephanie Martinez                    Danny Ziccardi
      Justin Glose                          Aquatic Director                      Sports Director
      Wellness Director                     stephanie.martinez@philaymca.org      daniel.ziccardi@philaymca.org
      justin.glose@philaymca.org
                                            Gary Nice
                                            Facility Director
                                            gnice@philaymca.org

2      WILLOW GROVE YMCA         215-555-1817
YOUTH
                                                         Water Acclimation - Students develop comfort
  AQUATICS                                               with underwater exploration and learn to safely
                                                         exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

                                                          Monday               11:00 AM – 11:30 AM        F
                                                                                 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM        F
   AGE KEY:                         POOL KEY:             Tuesday                 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM       F
   Preschool: Ages 3-5              F: FAMILY PO0L
   School Age: Ages 6-12                                  Wednesday            10:30 AM – 11:00 AM        F
                                    L: LAP POOL                                  7:00 PM – 7:30 PM        F
   Teen/Adult: Ages 13+             P: PROGRAM POOL
                                                          Friday                9:30 AM – 10:00 AM        F
                                                                                 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM        F

SWIM STARTERS                                             Saturday              9:30 AM – 10:00 AM        P
Develops water enrichment and aquatic                                          11:00 AM – 11:30 AM        P
readiness in children. In the two stages that                                   12:30 PM – 1:00 PM        P
make up this parent-child category, children              Sunday                9:30 AM – 10:00 AM        F
learn to be comfortable in the water. Swim
Starters focuses on developing swim readiness            Family Members: $28
skills through fun and confidence-building               Members: $56
experiences. Parents also learn essential skills in      Non-Members: $112
Swim Starters. Parents learn how to supervise
children in the water, how to prevent accidents
and how to plan for emergencies.
                                                         SWIM BASICS
Swim-Parent/Child (6-18 months)                          (Preschool 30 minutes; School Age/
Water Discovery - Parents accompany children in          Teens/Adults 40 minutes)
the water in this stage, which introduces infants        Develops personal water safety and basic
and toddlers to the aquatic environment through          swimming skills in students of all ages. In these
exploration and encourages them to enjoy                 three stages, students develop a high level of
themselves while learning about the water.               comfort in the water by practicing safe water
                                                         habits, engaging in underwater exploration, and
 Tuesday                   9:30 AM – 10:00 AM        F   learning how to swim to safety and exit if they
                                                         fall into a body of water. Group activities that
 Thursday                 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM        F
                                                         reinforce learning help students progress.
 Saturday                 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM        P
                          11:30 AM – 12:00 PM        P   Swim Basics - Stage 1
                                                         Water Acclimation - Students develop comfort
Family Members: $28
                                                         with underwater exploration and learn to safely
Members: $56
                                                         exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
Non-Members: $112

                                                          Preschool
Swim-Parent/Child (18 months - 3 years)
Water Exploration - Parents work with their
children in the water to explore body positions,          Monday               10:00 AM – 10:30 AM        F
floating, blowing bubbles and fundamental safety                               11:30 AM – 12:00 PM        F
and aquatic skills.                                                              1:00 PM – 1:30 PM        F
                                                                                 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM        F
 Monday                  10:30 AM – 11:00 AM         F                           4:30 PM – 5:00 PM        F
                           6:30 PM – 7:00 PM         F                           5:30 PM – 6:00 PM        F
 Tuesday                 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM         F                           6:00 PM – 6:30 PM        F
                                                                                 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM        F
 Wednesday               11:00 AM – 11:30 AM         F                           7:00 PM – 7:30 PM        F
                           6:30 PM – 7:00 PM         F                           7:30 PM – 8:00 PM        F
                                                                                 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM        F
 Thursday                  9:30 AM – 10:00 AM        F
                            6:30 PM – 7:00 PM        F    Tuesday              10:00 AM – 10:30 AM        F
                                                                               11:00 AM – 11:30 AM        F
 Friday                  10:00 AM - 10:30 AM         F
                                                                                 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM        F
 Saturday                  9:00 AM – 9:30 AM         P                           1:30 PM – 2:00 PM        F
                         10:30 AM – 11:00 AM         P                           5:00 PM – 5:30 PM        F
                         12:00 PM – 12:30 PM         P                           5:30 PM – 6:00 PM        F
                                                                                 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM        F
 Sunday                      9:00 AM – 9:30 AM       F                           6:30 PM – 7:00 PM        F
Family Members: $28                                                              6:30 PM – 7:00 PM        F
Members: $56                                                                     7:00 PM – 7:30 PM        F
Non-Members: $112                                                                7:30 PM – 8:00 PM

View current schedules online: PhilaYMCA.org                                                                  3
Swim-Parent/Child (2 years - 3 years)
YOUTH
    Wednesday           9:30 AM – 10:00 AM     F   Swim Basics - Stage 2
                       10:30 AM – 11:00 AM     F   Water Movement - Students focus on body
                         1:30 PM – 2:00 PM     F   position and control, directional change and
                         2:00 PM – 2:30 PM     F   forward movement in the water while continuing
                         4:30 PM – 5:00 PM     F   to practice how to safely exit in the event of
                         5:00 PM – 5:30 PM     F   falling into a body of water.
                         6:00 PM – 6:30 PM     F
                         6:00 PM – 6:30 PM     F    Preschool
                         6:30 PM – 7:00 PM     F
                         7:00 PM – 7:30 PM     F
                                                    Monday             10:30 AM – 11:00 AM     F
                         7:30 PM – 8:00 PM     F
                                                                       11:00 AM – 11:30 AM     F
    Thursday           10:30 AM – 11:00 AM     F                         1:00 PM – 1:30 PM     F
                       11:00 AM – 11:30 AM     F                         1:30 PM – 2:00 PM     F
                         1:30 PM – 2:00 PM     F                         4:30 PM – 5:00 PM     F
                         2:00 PM – 2:30 PM     F                         5:00 PM – 5:30 PM     F
                         4:30 PM – 5:00 PM     F                         5:30 PM – 6:00 PM     F
                         5:00 PM – 5:30 PM     F                         6:30 PM – 7:00 PM     F
                         5:30 PM – 6:00 PM     F                         7:00 PM – 7:30 PM     F
                         6:00 PM – 6:30 PM     F                         7:30 PM – 8:00 PM     F
                         6:00 PM – 6:30 PM     F
                                                    Tuesday            10:30 AM – 11:00 AM     F
                         6:30 PM – 7:00 PM     F
                                                                       11:30 AM – 12:00 PM     F
                         7:00 PM – 7:30 PM     F
                                                                         2:00 PM – 2:30 PM     F
                         7:30 PM – 8:00 PM     F
                                                                         4:30 PM – 5:00 PM     F
                         7:30 PM – 8:00 PM     F
                                                                         5:00 PM – 5:30 PM     F
    Friday             10:00 AM – 10:30 AM     F                         5:30 PM – 6:00 PM     F
                       11:00 AM – 11:30 AM     F                         6:00 PM – 6:30 PM     F
                         1:00 PM – 1:30 PM     F                         6:30 PM – 7:00 PM     F
                         1:30 PM – 2:00 PM     F                         7:00 PM – 7:30 PM     F
                         4:30 PM – 5:00 PM     F
                                                    Wednesday          10:00 AM – 10:30 AM     F
                         5:00 PM – 5:30 PM     F
                                                                         2:00 PM – 2:30 PM     F
                         6:00 PM – 6:30 PM     F
                                                                         5:00 PM – 5:30 PM     F
                         7:00 PM – 7:30 PM     F
                                                                         5:30 PM – 6:00 PM     F
    Saturday            9:00 AM – 9:30 AM      F                         6:00 PM – 6:30 PM     F
                        9:30 AM – 10:00 AM     F                         6:30 PM – 7:00 PM     F
                        9:30 AM – 10:00 AM     F                         7:00 PM – 7:30 PM     F
                       10:00 AM – 10:30 AM     F                         7:30 PM – 8:00 PM     F
                       10:30 AM – 11:00 AM     F
                                                    Thursday           10:30 AM – 11:00 AM     F
                       10:30 AM – 11:00 AM     F
                                                                       11:00 AM – 11:30 AM     F
                       11:00 AM – 11:30 AM     F
                                                                       11:30 AM – 12:00 PM     F
                       11:30 AM – 12:00 PM     F
                                                                         1:30 PM – 2:00 PM     F
                       11:30 AM – 12:00 PM     F
                                                                         2:00 PM – 2:30 PM     F
                       12:00 PM – 12:30 PM     F
                                                                         4:30 PM – 5:00 PM     F
    Sunday               9:00 AM – 9:30 AM     F                         6:30 PM – 7:00 PM     F
                         9:00 AM – 9:30 AM     F                         7:00 PM – 7:30 PM     F
                       10:00 AM – 10:30 AM     F                         7:30 PM – 8:00 PM     F
                       10:30 AM – 11:00 AM     F
                                                    Friday             10:30 AM – 11:00 AM     F
                       11:30 AM – 12:00 PM     F
                                                                       11:30 AM – 12:00 PM     F
                       12:00 PM – 12:30 PM     F
                                                                         1:00 PM – 1:30 PM     F
Members: $70                                                             1:30 PM – 2:00 PM     F
Non-Members: $140                                                         5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    F
                                                                          5:30 PM - 6:00 PM    F
                                                                         6:00 PM – 6:30 PM     F
    School Age                                                           7:00 PM – 7:30 PM     F
                                                    Saturday             9:00 AM – 9:30 AM     F
    Monday                 4:30 PM – 5:10 PM   P                         9:00 AM – 9:30 AM     F
                           6:00 PM – 6:40 PM   P                       10:00 AM – 10:30 AM     F
    Tuesday                4:15 PM – 4:55 PM   P                       10:30 AM – 11:00 AM     F
                           5:45 PM – 6:25 PM   P                       11:00 AM – 11:30 AM     F
                                                                       11:30 AM – 12:00 PM     F
    Wednesday              4:30 PM – 5:10 PM   P                       12:00 PM – 12:30 PM     F
                           5:15 PM – 5:55 PM   P
                                                    Sunday              9:30 AM – 10:00 AM     F
    Thursday               5:00 PM – 5:40 PM   P                       10:30 AM – 11:00 AM     F
                           6:30 PM – 7:10 PM   P                       11:00 AM – 11:30 AM     F
    Saturday          9:45 AM – 10:25 AM       P                       11:30 AM – 12:00 PM     F
                      11:15 AM – 11:55 AM      P                       12:00 PM – 12:30 PM     F
                                                   Members: $70
    Sunday              9:00 AM – 9:40 AM      P   Non-Members: $140
                      11:15 AM – 11:55 AM      P
Members: $78
Non-Members: $156

4      WILLOW GROVE YMCA    215-555-1817
YOUTH
  School Age                                          School Age

 Monday                      4:30 PM – 5:10 PM   P    Monday                  4:30 PM – 5:10 PM     P
                             5:15 PM – 5:55 PM   P                            6:45 PM – 7:25 PM     P
                             7:30 PM – 8:10 PM   P
                                                      Tuesday                 4:15 PM – 4:55 PM     P
 Tuesday                     4:15 PM – 4:55 PM   P                            5:45 PM – 6:25 PM     P
                             5:00 PM – 5:40 PM   P
                                                      Wednesday               5:15 PM – 5:55 PM     P
 Wednesday                   4:30 PM – 5:10 PM   P                            7:30 PM – 8:10 PM     P
                             6:45 PM – 7:25 PM   P
                                                      Thursday                4:15 PM – 4:55 PM     P
 Thursday                    4:15 PM – 4:55 PM   P                            5:45 PM – 6:25 PM     P
                             6:30 PM – 7:10 PM   P
                                                      Friday                  4:30 PM – 5:10 PM     P
 Saturday                   9:00 AM – 9:40 AM    P
                           9:45 AM – 10:25 AM    P    Saturday               9:00 AM – 9:40 AM      L
                          10:30 AM – 11:10 AM    P                          9:45 AM – 10:25 AM      L
                          11:15 AM – 11:55 AM    P                         10:30 AM – 11:10 AM      L
                          12:00 PM – 12:40 PM    P                         11:15 AM – 11:55 AM      L
                                                                           12:00 PM – 12:40 PM      L
 Sunday                    9:45 AM – 10:25 AM    P
                          11:15 AM – 11:55 AM    P    Sunday                 9:00 AM – 9:40 AM      P
                          12:00 PM – 12:40 PM    P                         10:30 AM – 11:10 AM      P
                                                                           12:00 PM – 12:40 PM      P
Members: $78
Non-Members: $156                                    Members: $78
                                                     Non-Members: $156
Swim Basics - Stage 3
Water Stamina - Students learn how to swim to
safety from a longer distance than in previous                  AGE KEY:
stages in the event of falling into a body of                   Preschool: Ages 3-5
water. This stage also introduces rhythmic                      School Age: Ages 6-12
breathing and integrated arm and leg action.                    Teen/Adult: Ages 13+

  Preschool

 Monday                     9:30 AM – 10:00 AM   F
                                                     SWIM STROKES
                                                     (Preschool 30 minutes)
                           11:30 AM – 12:00 PM   F
                                                     (School Age/Teens/Adults 40 minutes)
                             1:30 PM – 2:00 PM   F
                                                     Introduces and refines stroke technique in older
                             5:00 PM – 5:30 PM   F
                                                     students. In these three stages, having mastered
                             6:00 PM – 6:30 PM   F
                                                     the fundamentals, students learn additional
                             7:00 PM – 7:30 PM   F
                                                     water safety skills and build stroke technique,
 Tuesday                  11:00 AM – 11:30 AM    F   developing skills that prevent chronic disease,
                            1:30 PM – 2:00 PM    F   increase social-emotional and cognitive well-
                            4:30 PM – 5:00 PM    F   being and foster a lifetime of physical activity.
                            6:00 PM – 6:30 PM    F
                            7:30 PM – 8:00 PM    F   Swim Strokes - Stage 4
                                                     Stroke Introduction - Students develop stroke
 Wednesday                10:00 AM – 10:30 AM    F   technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn
                          11:30 AM – 12:00 PM    F   the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water
                            1:00 PM – 1:30 PM    F   safety is reinforced through treading water and
                            1:30 PM – 2:00 PM    F   elementary backstroke.
                            4:30 PM – 5:00 PM    F
                            5:30 PM – 6:00 PM    F
                                                      Preschool
                            7:30 PM – 8:00 PM    F
 Thursday                 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM    F
                                                      Monday               10:00 AM – 10:30 AM      F
                            1:00 PM – 1:30 PM    F
                                                                             6:00 PM – 6:30 PM      P
                            5:00 PM – 5:30 PM    F
                            5:30 PM – 6:00 PM    F    Tuesday              11:30 AM – 12:00 PM      F
                            7:00 PM – 7:30 PM    F                           2:00 PM – 2:30 PM      F
 Friday                   11:00 AM – 11:30 AM    F    Wednesday            11:00 AM – 11:30 AM      F
                            4:30 PM – 5:00 PM    F                           1:00 PM – 1:30 PM      F
                            5:30 PM – 6:00 PM    F                           6:00 PM – 6:30 PM      P
                            6:30 PM – 7:00 PM    F
                                                      Thursday             11:30 AM – 12:00 PM      F
 Saturday                  9:30 AM – 10:00 AM    F                           5:00 PM – 5:30 PM      P
                          10:00 AM – 10:30 AM    F                           5:45 PM – 6:15 PM      P
                          11:00 AM – 11:30 AM    F
                          12:00 PM – 12:30 PM    F    Friday               11:30 AM – 12:00 PM      F

 Sunday                   10:00 AM – 10:30 AM    F    Saturday               9:10 AM – 9:40 AM      P
                          11:00 AM – 11:30 AM    F                         10:30 AM – 11:00 AM      P
                                                                           12:00 PM – 12:30 PM      P
Members: $70
Non-Members: $140                                     Sunday                9:45 AM – 10:15 AM      P
                                                                           10:30 AM – 11:00 AM      P
                                                     Members: $70
View current schedules online: PhilaYMCA.org         Non-Members: $140                              5
YOUTH
                                                          Swim Strokes - Stage 6
    School Age                                            Stroke Mechanics - Students refine stroke
                                                          technique on all major competitive strokes, learn
 Monday                   4:30   PM   –   5:10   PM   L   about competitive swimming, and discover how
                          5:15   PM   –   5:55   PM   P   to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.
                          6:45   PM   –   7:25   PM   P
                          7:30   PM   –   8:10   PM   P
                                                           School Age
 Tuesday                  5:00 PM – 5:40 PM           P
                          6:30 PM – 7:10 PM           P    Monday                6:00 PM – 6:40 PM          P
 Wednesday                4:30   PM   –   5:10   PM   L                          7:30 PM – 8:10 PM          P
                          5:15   PM   –   5:55   PM   P    Tuesday               4:30 PM – 5:10 PM          L
                          6:45   PM   –   7:25   PM   P                          5:00 PM – 5:40 PM          P
                          7:30   PM   –   8:10   PM   P
                                                           Wednesday             5:15 PM – 5:55 PM          L
 Thursday                 4:15 PM – 4:55 PM           P                          6:00 PM – 6:40 PM          P
                          5:00 PM – 5:40 PM           P                          7:30 PM – 8:10 PM          P
 Friday                   4:30 PM – 5:10 PM           L
                          6:00 PM – 6:40 PM           P    Thursday              4:30 PM – 5:10 PM          L
                                                                                 6:30 PM – 7:10 PM          P
 Saturday             9:45 AM – 10:25 AM              L
                     10:30 AM – 11:10 AM              L    Friday                4:30 PM – 5:10 PM          L
                     11:15 AM – 11:55 AM              L                          5:15 PM – 5:55 PM          P
                     12:00 PM – 12:40 PM              L    Saturday             9:00 AM – 9:40 AM           L
 Sunday                9:00 AM – 9:40 AM              L                       10:30 AM – 11:10 AM           L
                      9:45 AM – 10:25 AM              L                       12:00 PM – 12:40 PM           L
Members: $78                                               Sunday              9:45 AM – 10:25 AM           L
Non-Members: $156                                                             10:30 AM – 11:10 AM           L
                                                                              11:15 AM – 11:55 AM           L
                                                          Members: $78
Swim Strokes - Stage 5                                    Non-Members: $156
Stroke Development - Students work on stroke
technique and learn all major competitive                 Private Swim Lessons (4 years & up)
strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues           Private lessons are for any swimming ability.
through treading water and sidestroke.                    Individual lessons are scheduled with an
                                                          instructor and participant. Learn the basics of
    School Age                                            swimming, refine current skills or perfect your
                                                          stroke mechanics. Private lessons are schedule
                                                          in 30 minute increments. For more information
 Monday                   4:30 PM – 5:10 PM           L   email stephanie.martinez@philaymca.org with
                          5:15 PM – 5:55 PM           P   Name, Number, and Availability.
                          6:45 PM – 7:25 PM           P
                                                          5 Lessons:
 Tuesday                  4:30 PM – 5:10 PM           L   Members: $150
                          5:45 PM – 6:25 PM           P   Non-Members: $300
                          6:30 PM – 7:10 PM           P
 Wednesday                4:30   PM   –   5:10   PM   L
                                                          Semi-Private Swim Lessons (4 years & up)
                                                          Semi-Private lessons are for any swimming
                          5:15   PM   –   5:55   PM   L
                                                          ability. Lessons are scheduled with an instructor
                          6:00   PM   –   6:40   PM   P
                                                          and two or three participants. They will learn
                          6:45   PM   –   7:25   PM   P
                                                          the basics of swimming, refine current skills or
 Thursday                 4:30 PM – 5:10 PM           L   perfect your stroke mechanics.
                          5:45 PM – 6:25 PM           P
                                                          Semi-Private lessons are schedule in 30 minute
 Friday                   6:45 PM – 7:25 PM           P   increments and each participant will register
                                                          individually. For more information email
 Saturday              9:00 AM – 9:40 AM              L   stephanie.martinez@philaymca.org
                      9:45 AM – 10:25 AM              L
                     11:15 AM – 11:55 AM              L   5 Lessons:
                                                          Members: $100/person
 Sunday                9:00 AM – 9:40 AM              L   Non-Members: $200/person
                     10:30 AM – 11:10 AM              L
                     11:15 AM – 11:55 AM              L   Recreational Swim
Members: $78                                              Children 6 years & under must be supervised in
Non-Members: $156                                         the water by an adult member. The supervision
                                                          may be by an adult OR a teen with the adult
                                                          on deck. Children 7-12 years do not have to be
                                                          supervised in the water but require an adult on
                                                          deck, unless they can’t pass the shallow water
                                                          test which would then require supervision in the
                                                          water as stated above.

6     WILLOW GROVE YMCA     215-555-1817
YOUTH
The supervising adult member is permitted to          SWIM MEETS ARE MANDATORY AND A
provide supervision in the water if he or she         SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED.
chooses. All children 16 years and under will be      For more information contact
swim tested and marked with a colored wrist           Stephanie Martinez at
band. More details can be found in the aquatic        stephanie.martinez@philaymca.org
brochure. Fitness lanes may be used by our
younger, serious swimmers. Swimmer must be            Green & Yellow
working on endurance and be able to swim front
and back crawl well.                                   Monday                   7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
For days and times visit our mobile app or visit       Tuesday                  7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
our website at PhilaYMCA.org.
                                                       Wednesday                7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Pre-Competition Swim Lesson (Ages 6-16)                Thursday                 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
The Pre-Competition Swim Lesson is designed to         Friday                   7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
work on our younger developmental swimmers’
skills. Concentration will be on proper streaming,    Team & Clinic: Family Members: $450
starts, turns and basic stroke development to         Team & Clinic: Member: $450
give your swimmer the “competitive edge” in           Team ONLY: Family Members: $385
building their swimming career.                       Team ONLY: Member: $385
Prerequisite (Ages 6-8): The minimum
                                                      Blue & Red
requirement is the ability to swim 25 yards of
freestyle with rotary breathing, 25 yards of proper    Monday                   6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
backstroke and a basic dive.
                                                       Tuesday                  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Prerequisite (Ages 9-16): The minimum                  Thursday                 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
requirement is the ability to swim 50 yards of
freestyle with rotary breathing, 50 yards of proper    Friday                   6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
backstroke and a dive.
                                                      Team & Clinic: Family Members: $415
 Monday               5:15 PM – 6:00 PM        L      Team & Clinic: Member: $415
 Wednesday            6:00 PM – 6:45 PM        L      Team ONLY: Family Members: $355
                                                      Team ONLY: Member: $355
 Thursday             5:15 PM – 6:00 PM        L
 Friday               5:15 PM – 6:00 PM        L      Purple
Members: $78                                           Tuesday                  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Non-Members: $156
                                                       Thursday                 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
                                                       Friday                   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  HURRICANE SWIM TEAM                                 Team & Clinic: Family Members: $380
                                                      Team & Clinic: Member: $380

Swim Team & Clinic Combo                              Team ONLY: Family Members: $325
September 3 – Division Champs, 2020                   Team ONLY: Member: $325

Get a kick start on the season, which allows your     High School:
swimmer to join early invitational meets and get      Clinic Combo & Team - until High School
a discounted rate. The clinic prepares children for   practice begins Members Only: $225
the upcoming competitive swim team season.
                                                      Team - Compete Only – practice with your
                                                      High School team Members Only: $150
Swim Team
September 30 – Division Champs, 2020                  All swimmers swim through the Division Champs
                                                      at the above rate.
Come and swim for the Willow Grove Hurricanes         If your swimmer progresses to post season
in the Penn-Del League, YMCA’s premiere swim          championships UMLY, your swimmer will be
league in the nation. We accommodate various          charged $40 for the dates between the CHMSC
swim levels 6 years to 18 years. Through              and Districts/Mini Meet.
competitive swimming, the YMCA teaches                If your simmer progresses to the State
the character virtues of CARING, HONESTY,             Championships, your swimmer will be charged
RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY.                          $40 for the dates between Districts/Mini Meet
                                                      and States.
Prerequisite: The minimum requirement is the
                                                      If your swimmer progresses to Nationals, your
ability to swim one length of freestyle with rotary
                                                      swimmer will be charged $40 for the dates
breathing, one length of proper backstroke and a
                                                      between States and Nationals.
basic dive. The first day swim test will determine
your swimmer’s level and practice time. The
                                                      *Parent Association TEAM Fee: $50 per
minimum requirement may change with the age
                                                      swimmer not to exceed $100 per family
of the swimmer.
                                                      Refunds may only be submitted during the
                                                      first week of participation.
As your child progresses to a higher level, your
swim team fee will be adjusted accordingly.
Practice days and times may also be adjusted.         Spring Clinic and Summer Swim Team
                                                      information will be in our spring
                                                      brochure.
View current schedules online: PhilaYMCA.org                                                          7
YOUTH
                                                      Arts & Crafts – Preschool
    DANCE                                             Each week your child will create a masterpiece
                                                      through a combination of shapes, lines and
                                                      colors. Your preschooler will expand their
                                                      creative thinking while improving their fine motor
Ballet/Tap - Preschool (Ages 3-4)                     skills. Please have your child bring a smock or
A combination of ballet and tap, dancers will         wear old clothes.
work on coordination, rhythm, creativity,             (Ages 3-5)
technique and terminology in both dance forms.
Tap shoes are needed.                                  Monday                    11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

 Tuesday                    6:15 PM – 7:00 PM          Tuesday                     12:30 PM – 1:15 PM

 Thursday                   6:15 PM – 7:00 PM          Thursday                  10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

 Saturday                   1:00 PM – 1:45 PM          Saturday                  11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
                            2:30 PM - 3:15 PM         Family Members: $34.50
Family Members: $34.50                                Members: $69
Members: $69                                          Non-Members: $138
Non-Members: $138
                                                      Arts & Science – Preschool
Ballet/Tap - Youth (Ages 6-8)                         Let your child explore the world of science
                                                      through the arts. We will get messy and
Dancers will learn fundamental ballet technique       have fun as we make artistic creations while
with emphasis on proper placement and                 experimenting with science concepts at the same
alignment while developing rhythm, coordination,      time. Please bring a smock or wear old clothes.
and creativity. Ballet or tap shoes and leotards      (Ages 3-5)
are needed.
                                                       Wednesday                 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
 Tuesday                    7:15 PM – 8:00 PM
                                                       Thursday                     4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
 Thursday                   7:15 PM – 8:00 PM
                                                      Family Members: $34.50
 Saturday                   1:45 PM – 2:30 PM         Members: $69
                            3:15 PM - 4:00 PM         Non-Members: $138
Family Members: $34.50
Members: $69
Non-Members: $138
                                                      Art Education – Preschool
                                                      Allow your child to experiment with shapes,
                                                      lines, space and colors. Fine motor and creative

    ARTS &
                                                      thinking skills will be enhanced while the children
                                                      learn about different art techniques.
                                                      (Ages 3-5)
    HUMANITIES                                         Tuesday                   11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
                                                      Family Members: $34.50
Art Exploration – Parent Child                        Members: $69
Create with more than crayons and pencils! Your
                                                      Non-Members: $138
child will explore fine arts materials, as well as,
non-traditional techniques. Each week there will
be a theme explored to reinforce fine motor skills    Music & Movement- Preschool
and creative thinking. This is the perfect class      This class is a blend of dancing, music and
to help expand your child’s horizons and delve        rhythm. An instructor will guide children through
into more complex art-making ideas. Please have       various activities that will make discovering
your child bring a smock or wear old clothes.         movement, balance and listening skills easy and
(Ages 1-3)                                            fun while instilling a love of music.
 Wednesday               9:30 AM – 10:15 AM           (Ages 3-5)

 Thursday                9:30 AM – 10:15 AM            Tuesday                   10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

 Sunday                  9:30 AM – 10:15 AM            Saturday                  10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Family Members: $34.50                                Family Members: $34.50
Members: $69                                          Members: $69
Non-Members: $138                                     Non-Members: $138

Music & Movement- Parent Child                        Playdough – Preschool
This class is a blend of dancing, music and           Children will use their imagination to make
rhythm. An instructor will guide children through     dough creations that correspond with the theme
various activities that will make discovering         of the day! Your child will develop fine motor
movement, balance and listening skills easy and       skills, hand-eye coordination, teamwork and
fun while instilling a love of music.                 creativity.
(Ages 1-3)                                            (Ages 3-5)

 Tuesday                    9:30 AM – 10:15 AM         Tuesday                      1:30 PM – 2:15 PM

 Saturday                   9:30 AM – 10:15 AM         Sunday                    10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Family Members: $34.50                                Family Members: $34.50
Members: $69                                          Members: $69
Non-Members: $138                                     Non-Members: $138

8    WILLOW GROVE YMCA    215-555-1817
YOUTH
Arts & Crafts – Youth
Let your child create their own masterpiece.
Students will create a new project to take home
nearly every week. Please have your child bring
                                                          INSTRUCTIONAL
a smock or wear old clothes.
(Ages 6-9)
                                                          SPORTS
 Tuesday                            5:15 PM – 6:00 PM
                                                        Basketball - Preschool
Family Members: $34.50                                  This class will teach the fundamentals and rules
Members: $69                                            of basketball and assist in developing teamwork
Non-Members: $138                                       and sportsmanship. Emphasis is on skill
                                                        development, fun and participation.
Arts & Science – Youth                                  (Ages 3-5)
Let your child explore the world of science              Wednesday                 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM
through the arts. We will get messy and
have fun as we make artistic creations while             Thursday                  1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
experimenting with science concepts at the same                                    7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
time. Please bring a smock or wear old clothes.
(Ages 6-9)                                              Family Members: $34.50
                                                        Members: $69
 Tuesday                            4:15 PM – 5:00 PM   Non-Members: $138
 Wednesday                          5:15 PM – 6:00 PM
                                                        Hockey – Preschool
Family Members: $34.50
                                                        This class will teach the fundamentals and rules
Members: $69
                                                        of hockey and assist in developing teamwork
Non-Members: $138
                                                        and sportsmanship. Emphasis is on skill
                                                        development, fun and participation.
Art Education – Youth                                   (Ages 3-5)
Allow your child to experiment with shapes,
lines, space and colors. Fine motor and creative         Wednesday                 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
thinking skills will be enhanced while the children
learn about different art techniques.                   Family Members: $34.50
(Ages 8-12)                                             Members: $69
                                                        Non-Members: $138
 Wednesday                          6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
Family Members: $34.50                                  Soccer – Preschool
Members: $69                                            This class will teach the fundamentals and rules
Non-Members: $138                                       of soccer and assist in developing teamwork
                                                        and sportsmanship. Emphasis is on skill
Cooking – Youth                                         development, fun and participation.
Hands-on food preparation teaches healthy               (Ages 3-5)
eating, basic cooking terms, sharing and
teamwork. Please inform Program Director of              Monday                    2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
allergies prior to the start of the session.                                       7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
(Ages 6-12)
                                                         Wednesday                 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
 Thursday                           5:15 PM – 6:00 PM                              4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
Family Members: $34.50                                  Family Members: $34.50
Members: $69                                            Members: $69
Non-Members: $138                                       Non-Members: $138
Arts & Crafts – Homeschool                              Basketball – Youth
Let your child create their own masterpiece.            This class will teach the fundamentals and rules
Students will create a new project to take home
nearly every week. Please have your child bring         of basketball and assist in developing teamwork
a smock or wear old clothes.                            and sportsmanship. Emphasis is on skill
(Ages 5-15)                                             development, fun and participation.
                                                        (Ages 6-8)
 Monday                           12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
                                                         Monday                    6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Family Members: $34.50
Members: $69                                             Thursday                  6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Non-Members: $138                                       (Ages 8-12)
                                                         Tuesday                   7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
                                                        Family Members: $34.50
                                                        Members: $69
                                                        Non-Members: $138

                                                        Flag Football – Youth
                                                        This class will teach the fundamentals of
                                                        flag football while developing teamwork
                                                        and sportsmanship. Emphasis is on skill
                                                        development, fun and participation.
                                                        (Ages 8-12)
                                                         Wednesday           7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
                                                        Family Members: $34.50
                                                        Members: $69
                                                        Non-Members: $138
View current schedules online: PhilaYMCA.org                                                               9
YOUTH
Soccer - Youth                                       Sports Introduction – Preschool
This class will teach the fundamentals and rules     Children are introduced to a variety of different
of soccer and assist in developing teamwork          sports and games. This is a great way to get
and sportsmanship. Emphasis is on skill              your child excited about playing sports while
development, fun and participation.                  building self-esteem and improving coordination
(Ages 6-8)                                           and motor skills.
 Tuesday                    5:15 PM – 6:00 PM        (Ages 3-5)
(Ages 8-12)                                           Monday                 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
                                                                               1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
 Wednesday                  6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
                                                      Wednesday              10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Family Members: $34.50
Members: $69                                          Thursday                  2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Non-Members: $138
                                                     Family Members: $34.50
Tennis – Youth                                       Members: $69
Participants are introduced to tennis through        Non-Members: $138
supplemental activities such as basic strokes and
fun games.                                           Sports Introduction – Youth
(Ages 6-8)                                           Children are introduced to a variety of different
 Monday                     4:15 PM – 5:00 PM        sports and games. This is a great way to get
                                                     your child excited about playing sports while
(Ages 9-12)
                                                     building self-esteem and improving coordination
 Monday                     5:15 PM – 6:00 PM        and motor skills.
Family Members: $34.50                               (Ages 6-8)
Members: $69                                          Tuesday                   6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Non-Members: $138
                                                     Family Members: $34.50
Basketball – Tween/Teen                              Members: $69
This class will teach the fundamentals and rules     Non-Members: $138
of basketball and assist in developing teamwork
and sportsmanship. Emphasis is on skill
development, fun and participation.
(Ages 10-13)
                                                       MARTIAL ARTS
 Thursday                   5:15 PM – 6:00 PM        Shotokan - Youth
Family Members: $34.50                               Intermediate - Students are taught the main
Members: $69                                         objectives of Karate: development of character,
Non-Members: $138                                    effort, and self-control. These are the virtues
                                                     that have been emphasized since the inception of
Sports Various – Homeschool                          the art of Karate.
This class will provide activities and experiences   (Ages 6-10)
that fulfill your physical education requirements
                                                      Monday                    6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
for home school and cyber school participants.
Also provides socialization, teamwork, and good       Wednesday                 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
sportsmanship.                                       (Ages 6-15)
(Ages 5-15)
                                                      Monday                    6:45 PM – 7:30 PM
 Tuesday                    2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
                                                      Wednesday                 6:45 PM – 7:30 PM
Family Members: $34.50
Members: $69                                         Family Members: $66.50
Non-Members: $138                                    Members: $133
                                                     Non-Members: $264

                                                     Shotokan - Teen/Adult
     SPORTS                                          Advanced - Students are taught the main
                                                     objectives of Karate: development of character,
     INTRODUCTION                                    effort, and self-control. These are the virtues
                                                     that have been emphasized since the inception
                                                     of the art of Karate. Higher belts have the
Sports Introduction – Parent Child                   opportunity to train more advanced skills.
Children are introduced to a variety of different
sports and games. This is a great way to get         (Ages 10+)
your child excited about playing sports while
                                                      Monday &                  7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
building self-esteem and improving coordination
                                                      Wednesday
and motor skills. Parent participation is
encouraged.                                          Family Members: $86.50
(Ages 1-3)                                           Members: $175
                                                     Non-Members: $345
 Monday                  10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
 Tuesday                    1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
 Wednesday                9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Family Members: $34.50
Members: $69
Non-Members: $138
10   WILLOW GROVE YMCA    215-555-1817
YOUTH
                                                       Gymnastics - Youth Beginner - Girls
  GYMNASTICS                                           For beginners with little or no experience. Learn
                                                       conditioning and flexibility techniques and
                                                       instruction on vault, bars, balance beam and
                                                       floor.
Gymnastics - Parent/Child (Ages 1-3)
This parent participation program introduces           (Ages 5-18, 50 minute class)
balancing, tumbling, hanging and agility skills         Monday                        4:10 PM – 5:00 PM
in a fun, open environment. Short structured                                          5:10 PM – 6:00 PM
experiences mixed with free play and choice.
                                                        Tuesday                       4:10 PM – 5:00 PM
 Monday                           9:30 AM – 10:15 AM                                  5:10 PM – 6:00 PM
 Tuesday                          9:30 AM – 10:15 AM    Wednesday                     4:10 PM – 5:00 PM
 Thursday                       10:15 AM – 11:00 AM                                   5:10 PM – 6:00 PM
                                                                                      7:00 PM – 7:50 PM
 Friday                         10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
                                                        Thursday                      4:10 PM – 5:00 PM
Family Members: $39                                                                   5:10 PM – 6:00 PM
Full Privilege Members: $70
Non-Members: $138                                       Friday                        4:10 PM – 5:00 PM
                                                        Saturday                    8:30 AM – 9:20 AM
Gymnastics - Preschool                                                              9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
Incorporates the basic principles of balance,
                                                                                  10:20 AM – 11:10 AM
strength and flexibility to develop gymnastics
skills. We use age appropriate equipment to             Sunday                    10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
ensure the safest and most effective learning
environment. For boys and girls.                       (Ages 10-18, 50 minute class)
(Age 3, 30 minute class)
                                                        Wednesday                     8:00 PM – 8:50 PM
 Monday                         11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
                                                       Family Members: $39
 Tuesday                        10:15 AM – 10:45 AM    Full Privilege Members: $70
                                  1:15 PM – 1:45 PM    Non-Members: $138
                                  4:15 PM – 4:45 PM
                                  5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
 Wednesday                         4:30 PM – 5:00 PM   Gymnastics - Youth Beginner - Boys
                                   5:45 PM – 6:15 PM   For beginners with little or no experience. Learn
                                                       conditioning and flexibility techniques and
 Thursday                       11:15 AM – 11:45 AM    instruction on pommel horse, still rings, vault,
                                 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM    parallel bars and floor.
 Friday                           9:15 AM – 9:45 AM    (Ages 5-18, 50 minute class)
                                11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
                                                        Monday                        5:00 PM – 5:50 PM
 Saturday                         9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
                                10:30 AM – 11:00 AM     Tuesday                       6:10 PM – 7:00 PM
                                                                                      7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
 Sunday                           9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
                                                        Thursday                      6:10 PM – 7:00 PM
(Ages 4-5, 45 minute class)
                                                        Saturday                     9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
 Monday                         10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
                                  1:00 PM – 1:45 PM    Family Members: $39
                                  1:45 PM – 2:30 PM    Full Privilege Members: $70
                                                       Non-Members: $138
 Tuesday                        10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
                                  1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
                                  4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
 Wednesday                         5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
                                   6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
                                   6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
 Thursday                         9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
                                   1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
 Friday                           9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
                                   6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
 Saturday                        9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
                                10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
                                10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
 Sunday                           9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
                                10:15 AM – 11:00 AM

Family Members: $39
Full Privilege Members: $70
Non-Members: $138

View current schedules online: PhilaYMCA.org                                                           11
YOUTH/FAMILY
Gymnastics - Youth Intermediate - Girls               Gymnastics - Youth Advanced – Boys
For intermediates familiar with basic gymnastic       For children mastering more difficult gymnastics
skills. Learn conditioning and flexibility            skills. Learn conditioning & flexibility techniques
techniques and instruction on vault, bars,            and instructions on pommel horse, still rings,
balance beam and floor.                               vault, parallel bars, and floor.
(Ages 6-18, 1 hour class)                             (Ages 6 – 18, 1.5 hour class)
 Monday                        4:10 PM – 5:10 PM       Saturday                       8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
                               5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
                                                      Members: $126
 Tuesday                       4:10 PM – 5:10 PM      Non-Members: $210
                               5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 Wednesday                     5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
                               6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
                                                      Gymnastics - Pre-Team - Girls
                                                      Pre-Competitive level. Students continue to
                               7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
                                                      refine advanced skills in preparation to reach the
 Thursday                      4:10 PM – 5:10 PM      competitive team.
                               5:00 PM – 6:00 PM      (Ages 3-6, 1 hour class - Invitation Only)
 Friday                        5:00 PM – 6:00 PM       Tuesday                     12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
 Saturday                    9:20 AM – 10:20 AM        Wednesday                      4:10 PM – 5:10 PM
                            10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
                                                       Thursday                       1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
 Sunday                       9:00 AM – 10:00 AM                                      6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
(Ages 10-18, 60 minute class)
                                                       Saturday                   10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
 Wednesday                     8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
                                                      Members: $100
Members: $100                                         Non-Members: $168
Non-Members: $168                                     (Ages 4-7, 1.5 hour class - Invitation Only)
                                                       Monday                         6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Gymnastics - Youth Intermediate - Boys
For intermediates familiar with basic gymnastic        Thursday                       4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
skills. Learn conditioning and flexibility             Saturday                    8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
techniques and instruction on pommel horse, still
rings, vault, parallel bars and floor.                 Sunday                      11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
(Ages 6-18, 1 hour class)                             Members: $126
                                                      Non-Members: $210
 Wednesday                     5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
                                                      (Ages 5-8, 2 hour class - Invitation Only)
 Saturday                      8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
                             10:20 AM - 11:20 AM       Monday                         4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Members: $100                                          Wednesday                      5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Non-Members: $168                                      Saturday                    8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
                                                      Members: $163
Gymnastics - Youth Advanced - Girls                   Non-Members: $326
For children mastering more difficult gymnastic
skills. Learn conditioning & flexibility techniques   (Ages 9-18, 2 hour class - Invitation Only)
and instruction on vault, bars, balance beam and       Tuesday                        6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
floor.
                                                       Thursday                       6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
(Ages 7-18, 1.5 hour class)
                                                       Saturday                    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
 Monday                        4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
                                                       Sunday                     10:50 AM – 12:50 PM
 Tuesday                       4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
                                                      Members: $163
 Wednesday                     4:30 PM – 6:00 PM      Non-Members: $326
                               6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
 Thursday                      4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
 Friday                        6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
 Saturday                     8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
                              9:50 AM – 11:20 AM
 Sunday                     10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Members: $126
Non-Members: $210

12   WILLOW GROVE YMCA      215-555-1817
FAMILY/ABILITY
Tumbling
Learn the basic tumbling elements to cheer.
Class consist of basic tumbling instruction, jumps        SPORTS LEAGUES
and Strength exercises.
(Ages 6-9, 1 hour class)                                YMCA Youth Sports Leagues provide positive
                                                        sports experiences that focus on competitive
 Sunday                           9:45 AM – 10:45 AM    play, sportsmanship, and skill development.
(Ages 10 – 18, 1 hour class)                            Players receive individual attention geared
                                                        toward improvement of skills and game
 Wednesday                          8:00 PM – 9:00 PM   knowledge. All participants will receive equal
Members: $100                                           playing time.
Non-Members: $168
                                                        2020 WINTER YOUTH
Adult Gymnastics                                        SPORTS LEAGUES
For all skill levels. Learn conditioning and
flexibility techniques on vault, bars, balance
beam and floor..
                                                        Basketball League – Preschool
                                                        (Ages 3-4)
(Ages 18 and up, 1 hour class)
                                                         Saturday                    9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
 Wednesday                        9:00 PM – 10:00 PM                                9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Members: $100                                           Family Members: $34.50
Non-Members: $168                                       Members: $69
                                                        Non-Members: $138
GYMNASTICS PRIVATE LESSONS
(Ages 5-13)
One half-hour lesson per week with individual           Basketball League - Rookies
attention to boost gymnastic skills. May be any         (Ages 5-7)
class level - beginner, intermediate or advanced.        Saturday                 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Call our Gymnastics Department for available                                      11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
days and times.
                                                        Family Members: $34.50
5 Lessons:
                                                        Members: $69
Members: $150
                                                        Non-Members: $138
Non-Members: $300

GYMNASTICS TEAM                                         Winners Basketball
                                                        (Ages 8-12)
Gymnastics Team – Recreational,
                                                         Saturday                   12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Competitive Levels 3-10, Xcel Silver
                                                        Family Members: $34.50
Diamond                                                 Members: $69
(Ages 6-18)
                                                        Non-Members: $138
All competition team members are selected
from our gymnastic classes or by try-out
and registered by Senior Program Director -

                                                          FAMILY
Gymnastics, Darlene Malone.
 Training: 1 day                           $80/month
 Training: 2 days                        $120/month
                                                        Family Fun Nights
 Training: 3 days                        $168/month     Join us for a fun night at the Y with activities for
 Training: 4 days                        $196/month     the whole family! Activities may include gym,
                                                        games, crafts, family classes, wellness
 Training: 5 days                        $218/month     orientations and more. Program changes
                                                        monthly.
                                                         January 24                  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
                                                        Family Members: Free

View current schedules online: PhilaYMCA.org                                                               13
FAMILY/ABILITY/TEENS
Parents Night Out (Ages 5 and up)                       Birthday Parties - Pool
Enjoy an evening without the little ones when           (Ages 7-12 years old)
you send them to the Y for their own night              *55 minutes in the pool and remainder in party
out. Children will enjoy gym time, open play,           room/transition.
circle story time, crafts and a movie. Dinner is        *All participants under 18 will be swim tested
provided. Sneakers must be worn to participate
                                                        and identified with a colored wrist band.
in gym time.
                                                        *At least one adult representative of the rental
 January 25                  5:30 PM - 8:30 PM          group must remain on the deck at all times.
 February 14                 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM          *Children 7-15 years of age will be supervised in
                                                        the water by at least one adult or teen from the
1st Child: $20
2nd Child: $15                                          rental group for every five children.
Each additional Child after 2: $10                      *Children 6 years and under will be supervised
                                                        in the water by at least one adult or teen for
Recreational Swim                                       every two children. NOTE: As a policy, the YMCA
Children 6 years & under must be supervised in the      does not provide parties which include pool use
water by an adult member. The supervision may           for ages 6 years and under. The above adult
be by an adult OR a teen with the adult on deck.        supervision requirements provide direction
Children 7-12 years do not have to be supervised        in case children 6 years and under happen to
in the water but require an adult on deck, unless       attend a birthday party as part of an older group.
they can’t pass the shallow water test, which would      NOTE: An adult is defined as a responsible
then require supervision in the water as stated         person 18 years or older. Teen supervision is
above. The supervising adult member is permitted        defined as a responsible person 17 years or
to provide supervision in the water if he or she
                                                        older.
chooses. All children 16 years and under will be
swim tested and marked with a colored wrist band.
More details can be found in the aquatic brochure.
Fitness lanes may be used by our younger, serious
swimmers. Swimmer must be working on endurance
                                                          ABILITY PROGRAMS
and be able to swim front and back crawl well.
                                                        The Willow Grove YMCA offers programs for
For days and times, visit our mobile app or visit our   both youth and adults with Special Needs.
website at philaYMCA.org                                The populations we serve include people who
                                                        have Autism, Sensory Integration Dysfunction,
                                                        Intellectual Disabilities, ADD/ADHD, Down
     BIRTHDAY PARTIES                                   Syndrome, Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy and other
                                                        special needs.
The Willow Grove Y has an exciting variety of
parties designed for children of all ages. All          ABILITY ARTS & HUMANITIES
parties are scheduled on Saturday and Sunday
afternoons and are a total of 2 hours long – 1
                                                        Ability Arts & Crafts
                                                        Let your child create their own masterpiece.
hour in activity and remainder in the party
                                                        Students will create a new project to take home
room. Two trained staff members are available
                                                        nearly every week. Please have your child bring
to help you conduct your party. All packages
                                                        a smock or wear old clothes.
include paper plates, utensils and tablecloths
                                                        (Ages: 6-10)
for up to 25 children. Contact our Party Director
Caseyanne McHale at                                      Monday                 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
caseyanne.mchale@philaymca.org to book your
                                                        (Ages: 10+)
party.
Members: $250                                            Thursday               6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
Non Members: $300
                                                        Family: $34.50
Birthday Parties – Dance                                Members: $69
Y Party professionals will create a fun time for        Non-Members: $138
your child and their friends with a dance party
theme. A Hip Hop Dance party includes a Hip
Hop instructor to teach the children the correct
steps of a dance routine.

Birthday Parties – Sports
Y Party professionals will create a fun time for
your child and their friends with a sports party
theme. Choose from basketball, gymnastics,
hockey and soccer or a little of each.

14   WILLOW GROVE YMCA     215-555-1817
TEENS/ADULTS
ABILITY AQUATICS                                       Ability Gymnastics-Advanced
                                                       (Ages 9 - 25)
                                                       Advanced boys/girls extra practice to get ready
 POOL KEY:                                             for the Special Olympic competitive season.
 F: FAMILY PO0L                                         Monday                      5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
 L: LAP POOL
 P: PROGRAM POOL                                       Family Members: $40
                                                       Members: $80
                                                       Non-Members: $160
Ability Swim Basics – Stage 1
Water Acclimation - Students develop comfort           Ability Gymnastics - Private Lessons
with underwater exploration and learn to safely        See Private Lessons on pg. 13
exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
                                                       ABILITY SPORTS
 Preschool
                                                       Ability Sports
                                                       Children are introduced to a variety of different
 Monday                      2:00 PM – 2:30 PM    F    sports and games. This is a great way to get
 Tuesday                 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM      F    your child excited about playing sports while
                           1:00 PM – 1:30 PM      F    building self-esteem and improving coordination
                                                       and motor skills.
 Wednesday                11:30 AM – 12:00 PM     F
                                                        Saturday                    1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
 Thursday                    1:00 PM – 1:30 PM    F
                                                       Family Members: $34.50
 Friday                   10:30 AM - 11:00 AM     F    Members: $69
                            2:00 PM – 2:30 PM     F    Non-Members: $138
 Saturday                  12:30 PM – 1:00 PM     F
Members: $70
Non-Members: $140
                                                         TEENS
 School Age

 Saturday                  12:30 PM – 1:00 PM     F
                                                       Basketball – Tween/Teen
                                                       This class will teach the fundamentals and rules
Members: $78                                           of basketball and assist in developing teamwork
Non-Members: $156                                      and sportsmanship. Emphasis is on skill
                                                       development, fun and participation.
Ability Swim Basics – Stage 2                          (Ages 10-13)
Water Movement - Students focus on body
position and control, directional change and            Thursday            5:15 PM – 6:00 PM
forward movement in the water while continuing
                                                       Family Members: $34.50
to practice how to safely exit in the event of
                                                       Members: $69
falling into a body of water.
                                                       Non-Members: $138

 School Age                                            Shotokan – Youth
                                                       Intermediate - Students are taught the main
 Saturday                  12:30 PM – 1:00 PM     F    objectives of Karate: development of character,
                                                       effort, and self-control. These are the virtues
Members: $78
                                                       that have been emphasized since the inception of
Non-Members: $156
                                                       the art of Karate.
Ability Aquatic - Private Swim Lessons                 (Ages 6-10)
See Private Lessons on pg. 6                            Monday                 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
                                                        Wednesday              6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
ABILITY GYMNASTICS                                     (Ages 6-15)
Ability Gymnastics (Ages 5-18)                          Monday                  6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
A fun and beneficial program for those with
special abilities and needs. Self-confidence and        Wednesday               6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
the joy of movement & fitness are stressed in a        Family: $62.50
safe, non-competitive, successful atmosphere.          Members: $125
 Saturday                          8:00 AM – 8:30 AM   Non-Members: $250

 Sunday                            8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Family Members: $30
Members: $60
Non-Members: $120

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ADULTS
     Shotokan – Teen/Adult (Ages 10+)
     Advanced - Students are taught the main
                                                          Post-Rehab Training
                                                          Any member who has a prescription for post-
     objectives of Karate: development of character,
                                                          rehab training is welcome to enroll in our
     effort, and self-control. These are the virtues
                                                          personal training program. The YMCA will waive
     that have been emphasized since the inception
                                                          the joining fee for people who are joining the
     of the art of Karate. Higher belts have the
                                                          YMCA for Post-Rehab Training.
     opportunity to train more advanced skills.
      Monday &                                                    1 session                   $55
                                  7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
      Wednesday
                                                                5 sessions                   $250
     Family: $82.50
     Members: $165                                              10 sessions                  $475
     Non-Members: $330
                                                          Nutritional Education
                                                          Our diet analysis is conducted by a Registered
     Teen/Tween Nights                                    Dietitian and provides an excellent way for you
     Teen and Tween nights are combined into one          to learn how to make smart dietary changes for
     fun-filled night for kids ages 10-15 years. Have     long term weight loss, optimal health or optimal
     fun playing games, swimming, watching movies         athletic performance. The analysis will examine
     and more.                                            the aspects of your current dietary intake and
                                                          our Registered Dietician will be able to find areas
      January 17th                6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
                                                          where you can improve. For more information
      Febraury 1st                6:00 PM – 9:00 PM       contact our Wellness Department.
     Members: $10                                                 1 session                   $75
     Non-Member: $15
                                                                3 sessions                   $140
     Generation Y: After School Enrichment                      6 sessions                   $271
     Program for Junior High School Students
     Our Generation Y program provides a safe,

                                                            SMALL GROUP
     supportive and enriching environment for junior
     high school students at Abington Junior High

                                                            TRAINING
     School to learn and grow together. We provide
     the tools teens need in order to have effective
     time management skills, social skills, personal
     abilities, and much more.                            Small Group Training Programs are specialty
     *Transportation is provided from Abington Junior     classes designed for small groups and high
     High School to our YMCA outreach location -          attention resulting in a form of semi-private
     Abington Presbyterian Church.                        training under our class-specific outlined goals.
                                                          For more information contact our Wellness
      Monday - Friday              3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
                                                          Department.
     Members: $300 per month
     Non-Members: $300 per month
                                                          Barre
                                                          Barre is a full-body workout that fuses the best
                                                          elements of ballet, Pilates, sports conditioning

      HEALTH & WELLNESS                                   and stretching for a truly unique and fun
                                                          experience. The moves are low impact but high
                                                          intensity intervals of strength training followed
                                                          immediately by deep recovery stretching.
     Personal Training                                    8 weeks - 60-minute session $50
     One-on-one training with a nationally certified
     personal trainer. They will help you meet your       4 weeks - 60-minute session - 1x/week $25
     goals through varied and creative exercise           8 weeks - 30-minute session $30
     techniques. Personal training is sold in 60 minute
     sessions and will be tailored to your needs and      Dynamic Boxing
     goals.                                               This class is designed to push your endurance
            1 session                   $55               through boxing style strength and conditioning.
                                                          Participants need to bring their own gloves.
           5 sessions                  $250
                                                          8 weeks - 60-minute session $50
           10 sessions                 $475               4 weeks - 60-minute session - 1x/week $25

     Partner Training
     One-on-two training with a nationally certified      Kettlebell (I A)
     personal trainer. They will help you and a partner   This class offered by an instructor/trainer will
     meet your goals through varied and creative          give fast results for strength, endurance, and
     exercise techniques. Partner training is sold in     muscle toning by challenging both the muscular
     60-minute sessions and will be tailored to your      and cardiovascular systems with dynamic, total
     needs and goals.                                     body movement. Intensity can be modified
            1 session                $40/each             by using a smaller or larger bell, allowing
                                                          participants of all fitness levels to work together
           5 sessions               $190/each             in the same group.
           10 sessions              $360/each             8 weeks - 60-minute session $50
                                                          4 weeks - 60-minute session - 1x/week $25

16     WILLOW GROVE YMCA    215-555-1817
ADULTS
Men’s Strength Training (B I A)
This program will demonstrate proper technique
and will train you on a variety of strength            GROUP EXERCISE
training methods. You will gain strength and
confidence.
8 weeks - 60-minute session $50                      Group exercise programs are free to
4 weeks - 60-minute session - 1x/week $25            adult members and do not require
                                                     registration.
Shock
A class designed to “shock” an individual’s
current training routine or jump start a person                    Please look for the AOA icon
that has gotten off track back to a fit lifestyle.                 throughout the Program Guide
Pre and Post fitness testing will show how hard
                                                        AOA        for designated Active Older
work and challenging training pays off.                            Adult programs.
8 weeks - 60 minute session $50
4 weeks - 60-minute session - 1x/week $25

                                  AOA                           B = Beginner, I = Intermediate,
Silver Strength (B I A)
This class is a low impact, high-energy                          A = Advanced, P = Pre-Natal
cardiovascular workout and is designed to get
you moving in a fun, interactive environment.
8 weeks - 60-minute session $50
4 weeks - 60-minute session - 1x/week $25
                                                     Arthritis Foundation® (B I)          AOA
TRX                                                  Low-impact physical activity program to reduce
Revolutionary method of leveraged body weight        pain and decrease stiffness. The class includes
exercise using the TRX Trainer. Safely perform       gentle range of motion exercises that are
hundreds of exercises that build power, strength,    suitable for every fitness level and ability.
flexibility, balance and mobility, as well as
prevent injuries, all at the intensity you           BodyCOMBAT® (B I A)
choose. Come experience one of the best total        BodyCOMBAT® is a non-combat, martial arts-
body workouts you’ve ever had!                       based fitness program with moves drawn from
8 weeks - 60-minute session $50                      Karate, Tae Kwan Do, Boxing and Muay Thai.
4 weeks - 60-minute session - 1x/week $25            Each 60-minute class is choreographed to the
                                                     latest music, providing an exhilarating exercise
Teen Strength Training                               experience that delivers ultra-fast fitness results.
(Age 13-17)
This program will demonstrate proper technique       BodyPUMP® (B I A)
and will train you on a variety of strength          A strength endurance training class where
training methods. You will gain strength and         muscle and music collide! Max results in the
confidence.                                          shortest amount of time by working your ENTIRE
8 weeks - 60-minute session $50                      body in one hour.
4 weeks - 60-minute session - 1x/week $25
                                                     BodySTEP®(I A)
Women and Weights (B I A)                            A full-body cardio workout to really tone your
This program is guided by a Wellness Coach who       butt and thighs. Burn calories and leave buzzing
will demonstrate proper techniques and allow         with satisfaction.
you to become familiar with and engage in a
variety of strength training methods. Through        BOOM (B I A) AOA
this program you will gain strength and              This class is designed to meet the needs of the
confidence. Registration is required.                Baby Boomers and Active Older Adults. It focuses
                                                     on a strength, dance and mind/body format for
8 weeks - 60-minute session $50
                                                     those who may be too young for Silver Sneakers,
4 weeks - 60-minute session - 1x/week $25
                                                     but want an alternative to the standard group
                                                     exercise classes.

                                                     CARDIO FUSION (B I A)
                                                     Full Body workout offering a variety of cardio
                                                     styles which vary by branch. Program may
                                                     include kickboxing, step, aerobic dance and
                                                     military drills. Also incorporates strength training
                                                     using weights and resistance moves.

                                                     CARDIO FUSION-SILVER (B I A)
                                                     Full Body workout offering a variety of low
                                                     impact cardio styles which vary by branch.
                                                     Program may include kickboxing, step, aerobic
                                                     dance, and military drills. Also incorporates
                                                     strength training using weights and resistance
                                                     moves.

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ADULTS
Core Works (B I A)                                    Silver&Fit® Experience (B I)          AOA
This class will strengthen the core which includes
                                                      This class is designed for older adults looking
the abdominal muscles, obliques and lower back.
                                                      for a moderate-level, well-balanced exercise
This class is great to help improve core function
                                                      routine. Participating in this class will help
as well as improved posture.
                                                      your heart health, muscular endurance and
                                                      strength, flexibility and balance. All exercises are
CXWORXTM (B I A)                                      performed in a standing position with the option
A 30-minute class using scientifically proven
                                                      of using a chair for light support. This class will
movements that isolate and integrate all of the
                                                      help you take on daily tasks with more ease and
core muscle groups.
                                                      keep up with your grandkids! 45 Minutes
Enhance Fitness (B I A)         AOA                                                            AOA
                                                      SilverSneakers® Circuit (B I A)
Enhance Fitness is a proven community-
                                                      Combine fun with fitness to increase your
based senior fitness and arthritis management
                                                      cardiovascular and muscular endurance power
program geared at helping older adults become
                                                      with this 45-minute standing circuit workout.
more active, energized and empowered for
                                                      Upper-body strength work with hand-held
independent living. Enhance Fitness exercises
                                                      weights, elastic tubing with handles and a
focus on increasing cardiovascular endurance,
                                                      SilverSneakers ball is alternated with low-
strength, balance and flexibility which can help
                                                      impact aerobics choreography. A chair is used
reduce arthritis symptoms. A certified instructor
                                                      for standing support, stretching and relaxation
leads classes at a pace that works for all fitness
                                                      exercises.
levels. Endorsed by Silver & Fit.
                                                      SilverSneakers® Classic (B I A)           AOA
Foam Roller (B I A)                                   Have fun and move to the music through
This class will teach the proper use of foam roller   a variety of exercises designed to increase
stretching.                                           muscular strength, range of movement and
                                                      activities for daily living. Hand-held weights,
H.I.I.T. (I A)                                        elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers
This class is High Intensity Interval Training.       ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available
Exercises will be executed immediately following      if needed for seated or standing support.
another opposing exercise in a high paced
environment of constantly variable exercises.         Stroller Fitness (B I A)
                                                      A total body workout including power walking
Les Mills GRIT (I A)                                  and toning exercises using your stroller and
A 30-minute, high intensity interval training         baby. Make new friends, get in shape and spend
that challenges you mentally and physically.          time with your little one.
Strength, plyo and cardio training programs
accelerate fat burning and rapidly improve
                                                      Total Body Conditioning (B I A)
                                                      Work all the muscles, using your own body
athletic capability.
                                                      weight and various pieces of equipment. Cardio
                                                      intervals are added to keep the heart rate
Line Dancing (B I A)                                  elevated. Class ends with awesome abs and a
This choreographed dance program is intended          final stretch.
for all participants and provides a well-rounded
exercise experience while having fun with a           ZUMBA® (B I A)
group of friends.                                     ZUMBA is a fusion of body sculpting movements
                                                      with easy to follow dance steps to Latin and
                                                      International music. Aerobic interval training
POUND®                                                using fast and slow rhythms maximizes caloric
A full body workout that combines cardio,
                                                      output, fat burning and total body toning.
conditioning, and strength training with Yoga
and Pilates-style movements, inspired by the          ZUMBA® Gold (B I A)          AOA
infectious, energizing and sweat-dripping fun of      Modified movements and pacing to suit the
playing the drums.                                    needs of the active older participant, as well
                                                      as those just starting their journey to a fit and
Pure Strength (B I A)                                 healthy lifestyle. Body sculpting techniques and
You’ll build and sculpt defined, lean and strong      specific ZUMBA® moves fused into one calorie-
muscles. This class focuses on all the major          burning, strength training class while using
muscle groups in the lower body, upper body,          light weights to enhance rhythm. Endorsed by
and core. You’ll improve your posture and             Silver&Fit.
develop strength to aid in all aspects of physical
well-being and overall health.

SH’BAM (B I A)
The fun-loving, insanely addictive dance workout
– No dance experience required.

Silver Dance (B I A)      AOA
This class is designed to increase overall strength
and stability to help combat losses in bone,
muscle and balance. For ages 55 and older.
Registration is required.

18   WILLOW GROVE YMCA    215-555-1817
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