Program Guide - YMCA of Greater Brandywine

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West Chester Area YMCA &
Oscar Lasko Youth
Program Center
EVERYONE
BELONGS AT THE
2013 Summer
Y!
Program Guide
We’re #1
Fitness &
Summer Camp!
West Chester
Area YMCA
Oscar Lasko
Youth Program Center
605 Airport Road
West Chester, PA 19380
610-431-9622
One E. Chestnut Street
West Chester, PA 19380
610-696-9622
MEMBERSHIP MEANS
MORE AT THE Y
We know firsthand how difficult it can be to find
balance in life. That’s why we’re here with you every
day, making sure that you and your family have the
resources and support to learn, grow and thrive.
With a shared commitment to developing the potential
of kids, improving health and well-being and helping
our neighbors, your membership will not just bring
about meaningful change for you, but for your
community, too!
Y FAMILY MEMBERSHIP IS A GREAT VALUE
Two branches, complimenting amenities, one great member experience!
• Y members use all six YMCA of the Brandywine facilities
• FREE unlimited group exercise classes, including family-friendly classes
• FREE water exercise classes at the Airport Road facility
• FREE Child Watch while you work out at the Airport Road facility
• FREE Getting Started sessions with a wellness coach
• FREE Saturday Night Lights program for grades 4 through 12
at the Airport Road facility (offered only during the school year)
• FREE Parents Night Out babysitting at the Airport Road facility
• FREE use of the racquetball courts at the Chestnut Street facility
• FREE use of the indoor turf field at the Chestnut Street facility
• Two, state-of-the-art fitness centers
• 50% off most program fees, like swim lessons
• Reduced fees on childcare
• FREE use of the 55 ft. Rotary Leadership Climbing Tower at the Kennett Y
• FREE use of the skateboard and adventure parks at the Brandywine
and Kennett Ys ... and more!
Not all amenities available at all branches.
EVERYONE BELONGS AT THE Y
At the Y, our doors are open for all, regardless of age, income or background thanks
to generous support of our annual Good Kids Campaign. Contributions to Good Kids
enable us to offer income-based membership, free and low-cost childcare, free swim
clinics, subsidized summer camps and other life-changing programs. For information
on income-based membership at the West Chester Area Y call: 610-431-9622 or the
Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center call: 610-696-9622.
2 West Chester Area YMCA 610-431-9622
View current schedules online: ymcabwv.org
WEST CHESTER AND OSCAR LASKO PROGRAM CENTER INFORMATION
Our friendly, courteous and well-trained staff is committed to providing you
with the highest-quality member service.
FACILITY
HOURS
OUTDOOR
POOL HOURS
West Chester Area Y
Monday - Friday: 5:00 am to 10:00 pm
Saturday: 6:30 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday: 6:30 am to 7:00 pm
Outdoor Pool will be open May 24 through
September 2. Inquire at the Front Desk
about membership to the Outdoor Pool.
(see page 19 for Child Watch/Babysitting hours)
Weekdays: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Weekends: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
*abbreviated hours May 24 to June 9
Monday - Thursday: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 am to 8:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday: noon to 6:00 pm
Holiday Hours
Memorial Day - Monday, May 27
7:00 am - 1:00 pm (Chestnut St. closed)
Independence Day - Thursday, July 4
Labor Day - Monday, September 2
Closed for Enhancement Week
The Youth Program Center will be closed
to members from June 15 through June
23. Early Childhood Learning Center will
be open as scheduled.
The Airport Road facility will be closed
from Monday, August 26 through Sunday
September 1.
Program Academies
Return this Fall!
HOW TO REGISTER
FOR PROGRAMS
• Register for programs online at ymcabwv.org or in person. Members may also register by phone with the West Chester Y at 610-431-9622 or with the Oscar Lasko Program Center at 610-696-9622.
• The Y accepts cash, check, MasterCard, Visa and American Express.
• Please visit Member Services to register for this option.
• No credits or refunds due to acts of God.
Find current class schedules at
www.ymcabwv.org or download our
mobile app for your iPhone or Droid.
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SESSION
DATES
SUMMER SESSION
June 17 to August 25
Member Registration: June 1
Non-Member Registration: June 8
Mini sessions for swim lessons are back!
See page 9 for details.
FALL 1 SESSION
September 3 to October 27
Member Registration: August 17
Non-Member Registration: August 24
Priority swim registration is the week before
member registration.
Program offerings and schedules subject
to change.
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Y KIDS.........................................................4
Y TWEENS & TEENS..................................10
Y ADULTS.................................................12
Y FAMILY..................................................19
Y CHILDCARE...........................................20
Y CAMP.....................................................20
Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center 610-696-9622
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Y KIDS
Y youth programs emphasize values,
sportsmanship, friendships and most of all, fun!
ADVENTURE GUIDES
Adventure Guides
Ages 5 & up
Returns this Fall! Our unique family strengthening
program is designed for fathers and their children
to share special time together doing enjoyable
activities that promote communication. Program
runs throughout the school year.
Member: $25 • Non-Member: $100
*Events such as camp outs are paid on an
individual basis, prices vary.
West Chester
ARTS & HUMANITIES
Drum Beats Academy Interlude
Ages 6 & up
Keep your skill sharp in these 30-minute,
private or small group lessons that explore
drumming styles of big band, rock and roll,
disco and today’s popular hits. Drum set and
handmade drums from around the world are
provided. Call to schedule an appointment at
610-696-9622, ext 2803.
Private lesson $15 per half hour
(Parent must stay for lessons)
Piano Instruction Academy Interlude
Ages 6 & up
Convenient summer scheduling. Keep your
skills sharp in these 30-minute, private or
small group lessons that include instruction on
keyboard and reading music. Call to schedule
an appointment at 610-696-9622, ext. 2803.
Private lesson $15 per half hour
(Parent must stay for lessons)
Youth Theater & Glee Academy
Ages 9-18
Coming this Fall! Kids learn all aspects of
the theater including script reading, voice
projection, body expression, choreography,
improvisation, costuming, vocal performances
(glee) and set design. The academy concludes
with a theatrical performance. Additional
practices added as the season progresses.
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm
Member-Monthly (Register in-person): $35
Non-Member-Monthly (Register in-person): $70
FITNESS
Activate Kids
Ages 7-12
This fun and active program helps kids
lead a healthy lifestyle. Throughout the
course all aspects of fitness are taught,
including muscular strength, flexibility and
cardiovascular endurance. Games and sports
are integrated each week with a short
discussion on healthy nutrition and exercise.
Mondays
6:15-7:15 pm
West Chester
New youth and teen programs coming
this summer! Keep an eye out for Iron Kids,
Sports Conditioning, and group fitness classes
- just for kids!
For more information, please contact
Laura Kelly, 610-431-9622, ext 2242
or lkelly@ymcabwv.org.
Girls on the Run/Girls on Track
Grades 3 to 6
Returns this Fall! Visit our website for more
details: www.ymcabwv.org. Girls recognize
and celebrate their individual talents with this
nationally acclaimed program that combines
training for a 5K with lessons that inspire. The
culminating event is a non-competitive 5K.
Girls meet with trained coaches twice a week
after school for 90 minutes during the season.
See Member Services.
Presented by ServiceMark and sponsored by
Fulton Bank & CTDI
STRIDE Character Development
and Running for Boys
Grades 3 to 6
Returns this Fall! Visit our website for more
details: www.ymcabwv.org. This fun fitness
and running program gives boys a chance
to share their thoughts and opinions about
various life topics and build self-esteem.
Boys meet with coaches twice a week for 90
minutes and participate in a 5K.
Session: September 23 through December 8
Registration begins September 3.
Sponsored by CTDI
Zumbatomic (Kids Zumba)
Ages 4-7
Kids love to crank up the music, wiggle and
have fun with their friends. This 30-minute
Zumba class is designed specifically for kids.
West Chester
Y KIDS
Zumbatomic (Kids Zumba)
Ages 7-12
This fun and active 45-minute Zumba class is
designed specifically for children ages 7-12.
West Chester
GYMNASTICS
Send your kids to Gymnastics Camp
this summer and look for all of our
programs to return this fall.
Competitive Gymnastics
Ages 6 & up
By head coach appointment. Gymnasts must
be YMCA full members. The team is selected
by August. The GYMCATS produce champions
at the state, regional and national levels!
MARTIAL ARTS
Sign up now for Martial Arts Camp.
Academy returns this fall.
DANCE ACADEMY
Send the kids to Dance Camp this
summer and look for the return of
Dance Academy this fall.
Dance Team Academy
- By Coach Appointment
Ages 7-18
This Dance Performance Team Academy is by
invitation only for Lyrical Ballet, Jazz/Hip Hop,
Ballet and Tap.
SPORTS
Fencing Academy
Ages 8 & up
En garde! Build skills with conditioning drills and
light fencing bouts in this Academy. Equipment
is provided for Fencing I class. Fencing II and
above must provide own equipment.
Levels I and II
Fridays 6:00-7:00 pm
Level III
Saturdays 2:00-3:15 pm
Fencing Club
Sundays 2:00-4:00 pm
(fees vary)
Open Fencing
($5 drop-in fee)
Member-Monthly: $35
Non-Member-Monthly: $70
Preschool Sports Mini Camp
Ages 3 - 5
You can go to camp too! Learn the fundamentals
of soccer, t-ball, tennis, flag football and much
more while having fun with your friends. Spend
some time with us on the indoor turf field
playing in age-appropriate, fun-filled sports
activities. Sign up for two, three or all five days.
July 1- July 5 (no camp on July 4)
July 22- July 26
Aug 5- August 9
Aug 19- August 23
Mon/Wed/Fri
10:00-11:00 am
Tues/Thurs
10:00-11:00 am
Member: $29 • Non Member: $58 (M/W/F)
Member: $19 • Non Member: $38 (Tues/Thurs)
Member: $48 • Non Member: $96 (M/T/W/Th/F)
Preschool Sports Level 1 Beginner
Ages 3-5
This fun program teaches preschool children
the fundamentals of basketball, soccer, floor
hockey, T-ball, flag football, tennis and golf.
Each month we will focus on a sport with fun,
age appropriate lessons.
June 29 through August 17
Saturday 10:00-10:45 am
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Y KIDS
SPORTS LEAGUES
Y youth sports leagues focus on skills, fair
play and fun. For details and registration,
please see the Youth Sports section of our
website, www.ymcabwv.org.
Summer League
Season: June 24 through August 18
All summer sports are weeknights.
• Basketball Clinics: Ages 3 to 12
• Indoor Soccer Clinics: Ages 3 to 9
• Tennis Lessons: Ages 3 to 12
Full Member: $60 • Non-Member: $90
After May 12 (Regular Registration)
Full Member: $75 • Non-Member: $105
Fall Leagues
Season: August 19 through October 26
Early Registration: June 15 to July 14
Regular Registration: July 15 to July 28
Late Registration: July 29 to August 4
• Soccer: Ages 3 to 12
• Softball: Ages 6 to 8
• Basketball: Ages 3 to 16
• T-Ball: Ages 3 to 5
• Coach Pitch: Ages 6 to 9
• Volleyball: Ages 6 to 12
Member: $60 (early registration)
Non-Member: $90 (early registration)
Member: $75 (regular registration)
Non-Member: $105 (regular registration)
$15 Late Registration Fee
For more information, contact Chris Demetriou,
cdemetriou@ymcabwv.org.
Youth Basketball sponsored by ServiceMark
COOL OFF AT BRANDY’S
LAGOON THIS SUMMER!
SWIM LESSONS
Swim lessons not only keep kids safe in
the water, they also build self-esteem and
confidence. Many children from our lesson
program go on to become members of our
swim team or lifeguards, and all of our
participants gain a greater understanding of
not only the strokes, but also safety, rescue
skills and water activities they can enjoy for
a lifetime. A variety of class times and types
are available to meet your family’s needs
including morning, afternoon, evening and
weekend options. A full schedule of class days
and times can be found on our website at
www.ymcabwv.org. Class size is determined by
considering safety factors as well as the ages
of the participants, making sure that classes
don’t get too big to be uncomfortable. If you
are not sure what level to start your child
at, please ask us for an evaluation session
where we can observe your child’s skills and
make recommendations so that they are most
successful in our lesson program.
PARENT/CHILD PROGRAM
Ages 6 months to 3 years
30-minute classes: Kids have fun while
becoming more comfortable in and around
the water, while parent learns how to teach
their child aquatic skills and how to be safe.
Songs and developmentally-appropriate games
that use basic movements in the water such
as kicking, arm strokes and blowing bubbles,
encourage socialization with other families
with children of the same age. Parents do get
in the water with their children. Swim diapers
are required for children not yet toilet trained.
Classes run for 9 weeks.
West Chester Area Y’s
outdoor pool!*
Shrimp
Ages 6-12 months
*Open to West Chester Area Y members
Introduction to the aquatic environment and
bonding time for parents and infants. Parents
learn basic aquatic safety and have a positive
experience with their children.
Tuesday
10:25 am
5:50 pm
Saturdays 10:10 am
• Ride the double pool slides
• Play on the pirate ship
• Splash around in the zero-entry
toddler pool with fun water features
• Enjoy the gaga pit with the kids
• Grab a meal or snack at the snack bar
• Relax with friends poolside under
the funbrellas
• Swim laps or play games in the
six-lane lap pool
Not a West Chester Area Y member?
Learn more about all the benefits
of membership. Call 610-431-9622.
Y KIDS
Kipper/Inia
Ages 12-24 months
Pike
Toddlers learn basic skills and have fun playing
with toys as they are introduced to flotation
devices. Parents learn more about basic
aquatic safety and work with their children on
basic swimming skills.
Tuesdays 11:00 am
6:25 pm
Saturdays 9:35 am
11:00 am
For children with minimal or no previous
experience in swimming lessons. Children
become independent in the water, build
confidence and focus on the skills of basic
paddle stroke, kicking skills, and comfort with
holding the face in the water while blowing
bubbles and swimming. An introduction to
boating and pool safety is included.
Saturdays
9:00 am
9:35 am
11:00 am 11:35 am
Sundays
10:35 am
Perch
Ages 24-35 months
Pike Plus
Children start moving more independently
through the water under their parents’ guidance.
Parents and children learn more about aquatic
and boating safety. Instructor begins to
prepare children to work directly with them as
they begin putting the skills of kicking, pulling,
and blowing bubbles together to form strokes.
Thursdays 10:25 am
5:50 pm
Saturdays
11:35 am
For children who have had previous experience
in swimming lessons, or who are comfortable
in the water in a class setting. Children should
be comfortable putting their face in the water
and blowing bubbles. Basic swimming skills
are covered with an emphasis on building
endurance through the use of instructional
flotation devices.
Saturdays
9:00 am
10:10 am
12:10 am
Sundays
10:00 am
Perch Plus
Ages 24-35 months
Eel
Children need to be recommended by an
instructor for this level. Children will work on
swimming independently with their parents’
support in the water. Parents and children
learn more about aquatic and boating safety.
Instructor begins to prepare children to work
directly on more advanced skills including kicking,
pulling, and blowing bubbles and back floating.
Thursdays
11:00 am
6:25 pm
Saturdays
9:00 am
PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS
Ages 3 to 6 years
30-minute classes: Preschoolers learn
the basic skills that are the building blocks
of swimming, as well as pool and boating
safety, and the use of personal flotation
devices. To encourage skill development, this
class is taught by a trained instructor in a
group setting. Classes are progressive. Most
swimmers begin in Pike or Pike Plus, however
children may be placed in other levels based
on water skills. Classes run for 9 weeks: June
17 through August 18.
Prerequisites: Can perform a front glide and
swim 15 feet without flotation assistance
on front and back, and blow bubbles for 10
seconds. Emphasis is on stroke development
and endurance while putting the skills learned
in Pike Plus together to develop rhythmic
breathing and swimming on the back for 15 yards.
Saturdays
9:35 am
11:00 am
12:10 pm
Sundays
11:10 am
Ray
Prerequisites: Can confidently swim freestyle
(front crawl) with rhythmic breathing and
backstroke for 15 yards (1/2 length of
the pool). Children refine their freestyle
and backstroke, and are introduced to
breaststroke, and elementary backstroke.
Children are introduced to reaching and
throwing assists as well as treading water.
Saturdays
10:10 am
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Y KIDS
Starfish
Guppy
Prerequisites: Can swim one length of the
pool (25 yards) of freestyle and backstroke
and have a basic understanding of dolphin
kick, elementary backstroke and breaststroke.
Must be able to tread water for 30 seconds.
Children focus on refining stroke mechanics
and building endurance. Advanced safety
concepts and skills are introduced.
Saturdays
11:35 am
Prerequisites: Must be able to swim 15 yards
(1/2 the length of the pool) front and back
crawl or successful completion of Polliwog
Plus. Must be able to demonstrate rotary
breathing. Youth begin to build endurance
and confidence in their basic swimming skills
and are introduced to elementary backstroke,
sidestroke and breaststroke in their most
basic forms. Guppies are working towards
swimming a length comfortably before moving
into the Minnow level.
Saturdays
9:15 am
Sundays
10:45 am
YOUTH SWIM LESSONS
Ages 6 & up
This progressive program of 45-minute
classes comprises: personal growth; personal
safety; stroke development; water sports and
games and rescue. Each level builds upon the
preceding level, with seven levels covering all the
strokes, diving fundamentals, and safety skills.
Polliwog
For swimmers with minimal or no previous
swim lesson experience. Youth are introduced
to the basic skills of kicking, paddling, blowing
bubbles and floating and become confident
and safe in and around the water.
Saturdays
11:00 am
Polliwog Plus
For children who have had previous experience
in swimming lessons and who are comfortable
in a class setting. Prerequisites: Must be able
to float and swim independently with the aid
of a flotation device. Must be able to swim
10 yards without assistance. Children work
on endurance and the fundamentals of rotary
breathing and swimming on their backs.
Saturdays
10:00 am
Sundays
10:00 am
Minnow
Prerequisites: Must be able to comfortably
swim a length of the pool front crawl using
rotary breathing and one length back crawl
or successful completion of Guppy. Strokes
are refined with a strong emphasis on proper
mechanics. Minnows build endurance in
all strokes including freestyle, backstroke,
sidestroke, elementary backstroke and
breaststroke. Form and endurance are the key
in this intermediate level.
Saturdays
9:15 am
Fish
Prerequisites: Must be able to swim one length
of the pool of each backstroke, sidestroke,
and freestyle using rotary breathing or
successful completion of Minnow. Stroke
mechanics are emphasized with a specific
focus on breaststroke and turns. Fish are
moving at a faster pace than Minnows and
need less rest between exercises as they focus
on skill refinement of all strokes.
Saturdays
10:00 am
Flying Fish
Prerequisites: Must be able to swim two
lengths of each of backstroke, sidestroke,
and breaststroke. Must have a mastery of
rotary breathing and have strong endurance
to swim many lengths in a row or successful
completion of Fish. At this advanced
level, students work on refining freestyle,
backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly, while
increasing endurance. Diving and turns are a
continued focus of this advanced level.
Saturdays
10:00 am
Y KIDS
Shark
Prerequisites: Must be able to demonstrate
well-refined freestyle, backstroke,
breaststroke and butterfly for 50 yards of
each stroke or successful completion of
Flying Fish. Sharks continue to learn lifesaving
strokes and refine the competitive strokes
while being introduced to more advanced
rescue skills and boating safety.
Saturdays
10:00 am
Mini Swim Lesson Sessions
Monday through Thursday lessons for 2 weeks.
#1
June 17 through June 28
#2
July 1 through July 11 (no class July 4)
#3
July 15 through July 25
#4
July 29 through August 8
#5
August 12 through August 22
Pike
9:15 am
9:50 am 10:25 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm 1:35 pm
5:50 pm
7:00 pm
Pike Plus
9:15 am 10:25 am 11:00 am
1:00 pm 1:35 pm 6:25 pm
7:00 pm
Eel
9:50 am 10:25 am 1:00 pm
6:25 pm
Polliwog
6:25 pm
Polliwog Plus 9:15 am 5:30 pm
Guppy
10:05 am 7:00 am
Minnow
10:55 am 6:15 pm
Fish
7:00 pm
Flying Fish
7:00 pm
AQUATIC SPECIALTY
Dudas’ Diving Duds
Ages 12 & up
Weeknight and weekend SCUBA classes
forming now! A full-service Scuba dive shop
offering classes from Open Water to Dive
Master, equipment sales and rental, local
diving and exotic travel. We also offer private
and semi-private class schedules.
104 Bartram’s Lane, West Chester, PA
www.dudasdiving.com • mail@dudasdiving.com
610-436-0176
Member of Professional Association of Diving
Instructors (PADI) and National Association of
Underwater Instructors (NAUI)
West Chester
Diving Instruction
Ages 8 to 12, 13 to 18
Learn basic diving skills that lead to more
advanced dives off our one-meter boards.
Our experienced diving staff teach divers
in a lightly competitive, yet encouraging
atmosphere. Participants must be Minnowlevel swimmer or above and be willing to jump
off a one-meter board into 12 feet of water.
Classes this session will run for 9 weeks.
Mondays
5:00-6:00 pm
Wednesdays
6:00-7:00 pm
Saturdays 9:00-10:00 am
West Chester
Instructional Diving Camp
Ages 10 to 15
July 1 to 5 (no camp July 4)
July 15 to 19
August 12 to 16
Come try a one-week morning session of
instructional diving during summer camp.
Swimmers learn basic diving skills off our
one-meter board. Our experienced diving
staff show and teach different techniques
throughout the week. For more information,
please contact Heather Springfield,
610-431-9622, ext. 2209 or
hspringfield@ymcabwv.org.
West Chester
Private Swim Lessons
Half-hour, one on one instruction from a
trained swim instructor. For more information,
contact Denise Shelton, 610-431-9622, ext.
2223 or dshelton@ymcabwv.org.
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Y KIDS
COMPETITIVE SWIMMING
Swim Team Conditioning Camp
Ages 10 to 16
Calling all swimmers! Come dive, swim and
race during this one-week morning session
during summer camp. This camp helps you
stay in shape for your upcoming fall swim
season while giving you a taste of what a real
West Chester Area YMCA Marlin is like. For
more information, please contact Heather
Springfield, 610-431-9622, ext. 2209 or
hspringfield@ymcabwv.org.
August 5 through 9
August 19 through 23
West Chester
Marlins Summer Swim Team
Ages 5 to 18
The Marlins swim team is for swimmers who
want to challenge themselves while contributing
to a competitive team. Daily practices, weekly
meets, and championship meets keep kids
active in a safe and encouraging environment.
Swimmers must be Y members. Visit the team
website at www.teamunify.com/mawcay for
more information. Contact head coach Andrew
P. Austria, aaustria@ymcabwv.org.
Mini Level Member: $180
Level 1- National Member: $190
West Chester
Mini
The Mini Swim Team is designed for younger
swimmers who are ages 8 and under. The
swimmers must be able to swim at least 1
length of the pool freestyle (25 yards) with
rotary breathing and 1 length of the pool (25
yards) backstroke in order to join. There is an
emphasis on stroke instruction to refine the
four competitive strokes in addition to starts.
Practice days: Tuesday and Thursday
Level 1
This group is designed for individuals who are
ages 10 and under who have experience with
competitive swimming. There is a strong
emphasis on stroke technique and specific
training in addition to starts and turns Interested
swimmers should be able to swim 25 yards
freestyle with rotary breathing, 25 yards
backstroke, and know the four competitive
strokes. Teamwork, sportsmanship, and goal
setting are encouraged.
Practice days: Tuesday and Thursday
Level 2
The next training level is for individuals who are
ages 8 to 12 who can swim all four competitive
strokes. Conditioning, stroke technique and
specific training concepts are the main emphasis
of this practice group. Teamwork, sportsmanship
and goal setting are encouraged.
Practice days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Level 3
This practice group is for individuals who are
ages 9 to 12 who have a strong desire to
perform on a higher level. This group prepares
swimmers for the Marlins National Group.
Stroke mechanics, conditioning, goal setting,
dry land training, and mental conditioning are
strongly emphasized in this group.
Practice days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Fridays
National
This practice group is for individuals who are
ages 11 to 18 who wish to represent West
Chester Area YMCA in National competition.
Swimmers must be able to set goals and
be willing to follow a training plan. Stroke
mechanics, conditioning, goal setting, dry land
training, and mental conditioning are strongly
emphasized in this group.
Practice days: Monday through Friday
Y TWEENS & TEENS
7th Grade Initiative
Free Membership for 7th Graders
All 7th graders in Chester County are eligible
for free YMCA of the Brandywine Valley
membership. The goal of the 7th Grade
Initiative is to inspire youth to discover their
passions, develop a healthy lifestyle, and gain
the assets needed to avoid risky behaviors
and succeed in school and life. Just bring your
school ID, roster or report card and a parent
or guardian with you to get started!
West Chester & Youth Program Center
Sponsored by Citadel
Activate Kids
Ages 7-12
See page 5 for description.
New youth and teen programs coming
this summer! Keep an eye out for Iron Kids,
Sports Conditioning, and group fitness classes
- just for kids!
Laura Kelly, 610-431-9622, ext 2242
or lkelly@ymcabwv.org.
Y TEENS & TWEENS
Ellis and Associates
Lifeguarding Program
Ages 15 and up
Upon successful completion of this course
participants will be license to lifeguard through
Jeff Ellis & Associates. Participants must
attend all scheduled class days and times.
There is a pre-course swimming requirement
that includes swimming 200 yards of either
front crawl or breaststroke, a feet-first surface
dive to 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound brick
and treading water for 2 minutes with legs only.
June 3 through 5
9:00 am-5:00 pm
June 24 through 26 9:00 am-5:00 pm
July 22 through 24 9:00 am-5:00 pm
August 14 through 16 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
West Chester
Ellis Lifeguard Re-Certification
Ages 15 & up
Must bring proof of expiring Ellis License within
one month of expiration to receive new license.
June 4
1:00-5:00 pm
and June 5 9:00 am-5:00 pm
June 25 1:00-5:00 pm
and June 26 9:00 am-5:00 pm
July 23 1:00-5:00 pm
and July 24 9:00 am-5:00 pm
August 15 1:00-5:00 pm
and August 16 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Sarah Acuna, 610-431-9622, ext. 2221
or sacuna@ymcabwv.org.
Saturday Night Lights
Grades 4-12
Look for Saturday Night Lights to return
early October. Open to all community kids,
grades 4 to 12. No membership required.
Hang with your friends on Saturday Nights!
We’re turning the lights on at the Y from 7:30
to 10:00 pm just for you! Head to the Y to
play games, shoot hoops in the gym, swim in
the pool or just chill in the lounges. Teens 12
and up can work out in our fitness center, too.
All activities are supervised by trained YMCA
staff and kids hang out in age appropriate
groups. Parent permission and waiver is
required. Call or visit the Member Services Desk
to sign up or pay at the door.
Family Membership: Free
Teen Leaders Club
Ages 12-16
Returns this Fall! This club gives teens the
opportunity to become a leader by volunteering,
getting involved in the community and learning
the skills needed to be a teen with character and
strength. For more information, please contact
Heather Springfield, 610-431-9622, ext. 2209
or hspringfield@ymcabwv.org.
Tuesdays6:30-8:30 pm
Free for Family Members
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Youth Circuit Training
Ages 6-12
Kids get strong and have fun with their
friends! Strength and cardiovascular training
with fun games and challenges! Youth are
divided into appropriate age groups for drills,
skills and more. Registration Required.
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Youth & Government
Grades 6-12
Returns this Fall! Youth and Government is
for you! Students practice public speaking,
write legislation, debate issues and learn
about volunteerism and leadership. The
program culminates with the three-day event
at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. For more
information, please contact Ashley Fedourich,
610-696-9622, ext. 2809 or afedourich@
ymcabwv.org.
Youth & Teen Fitness
Ages 8-15
Complete two fitness consultations prior to
using the Wellness Center. Please see any
Wellness Center staff for additional information,
or contact Georgie Crandell, 610-431-9622,
ext. 2231 or gcrandell@ymcabwv.org.
Free for Members
Multi-Media Art
& Graphic Design Academy
Ages 6-11, 12 & up
Returns this Fall!
Youth Theater & Glee Academy
Ages 9-18
Returns this Fall! See page 4 for description.
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AQUATIC EXERCISE
Looking for an exercise class that improves
your strength, cardiovascular capacity,
and endurance, while taking it easy on
your joints? Water exercise is for you!
Choose from deep water workouts, arthritis
exercise programs and other water exercise
classes. Water Fitness classes are free for
Y members. Youth, ages 12 and 13, are
welcome to attend any class with a parent.
Teens, 14 and over, can participate in all
group exercise classes unsupervised.
Arthritis Foundation
YMCA Aquatic Program
Ages 14 & up
A recreational exercise program designed to
maintain and promote joint mobility and enhance
a sense of well-being. Participants do not need
to know how to swim. Registration required.
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Water Fitness Lite
Ages 14 & up
Welcome beginner water exercisers and
members that want something on the lighter
side of water fitness intensity. This program
is designed for the person just beginning an
exercise routine or persons with mild physical
ailments. This class improves flexibility and
mobility, tones and strengthens muscles, increases
stamina and energy, and minimizes impact on joints.
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Water in Movement
Ages 14 & up
This aqua exercise workout provides a low
impact, high-energy challenge for participants
of all ages, skill and fitness levels. Jump in and
make a splash with this dynamic cardiovascular
workout that tone and tapers the entire body.
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AQUA ZUMBA 45
Ages 14 & up
Known as the “ZUMBA pool party,” AQUA
ZUMBA blends it all together into a safe,
challenging water based workout that’s
cardio conditioning, toning and most of all,
exhilarating beyond belief. Thanks to the
resistance of the water, every salsa, merenge
and reggaeton step takes a bit more effort.
45-minute class.
High Energy Water Workout
Ages 14 & up
This class features interval training to improve
cardiovascular fitness along with medicine
balls and resistance exercise to develop
muscle strength. This class offers cardio,
improves flexibility, shapes and tones muscles,
and increases stamina and strength.
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Deep Water Workout
Ages 14 & up
This medium intensity, no impact, aqua-aerobic
class is conducted in deep water. This program
uses a buoyant belt or a pool noodle that allows
participants to vertical train and to fully utilize
the water’s property of natural resistance.
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DANCE ACADEMY
Adult Tap Academy
Ages 16 & up
Returns this Fall! Learn basic tap technique,
listen to great music and get some exercise
in this 16-week Academy. All levels welcome.
Comfortable clothing and tap shoes/hard sole
shoes required.
FITNESS
Group TRX Training
Ages 12 & up
Experience this fun and empowering form of
exercise, which will spark your interest and
revitalize your routine. This training allows
users to self-adjust the amount of resistance
they want, making it suitable for people of
all fitness levels by making small changes
in foot, hand or body position. Users can
precisely control how challenging they want
each exercise to be. The TRX will help to
develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core
stability simultaneously. Groups are limited to
8 participants so there is plenty of individual
attention to go around.
Please visit the Member Services Desk or contact
Georgie Crandell, 610-431-9622, ext 2231
or grandell@ymcabwv.org for specific days/times.
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GROUP EXERCISE
Family-Friendly Classes - Children, ages 8
through 11, are welcome in family-friendly
classes as long as they are accompanied by
a parent. Youth, ages 12 and 13, are
welcome to attend any class with a parent.
Teens, 14 and over, can participate in all
group exercise classes unsupervised
Cardio and Strength Training Classes
Our cardio classes offer a variety of
exercise options and intensities. Variations
of cardio intensity are given during each
class to help everyone feel successful and
have the workout that meets individual
needs. All classes are 55 minutes unless
otherwise noted. For the latest group exercise
schedules go to www.ymcabwv.org or stop
by the Member Services Desk for a schedule.
ZUMBA
Ages 14 & up
Let the party begin! Join this dynamic,
exciting, and effective Latin inspired dance
cardio class. You will move aerobically with
fast and slow easy to follow dance steps
and rhythms. Zumba blends hypnotic Latin
rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a
dynamic workout! No experience necessary.
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ZUMBA - Family Friendly
Ages 8 & up
Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy
to follow moves to create a dynamic workout.
Children ages 8 and up may attend with an adult.
ZUMBA Express (45) - Family Friendly
Ages 8 & up
This 45-minute family friendly Zumba class
fuses body sculpting movements with easy to
follow dance steps to Latin and International
music. Children ages 8 and up may attend with
an adult. No experience necessary.
ZUMBA Toning
Ages 14 & up
Body sculpting techniques and specific
Zumba moves fused into one calorie-burning,
strength-training class. This class uses special
Zumba toning sticks to enhance strength building.
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Hooping - Family Friendly
Ages 8 & up
Hooping- the hottest new fitness trend! Classes
incorporate FUN, technique and movement. A
great workout that strengthens your core and
calms your mind. You’ll be laughing and doing
aerobic exercise! Fun for the whole family!
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Balletone
Ages 14 & up
Strengthen, stretch and energize the entire
body with ballet-inspired movements.
Combined with Pilates, this workout blends
dance and fitness into a creative and
enjoyable exercise for all.
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Belly Dancing
Ages 14 & up
Belly Dancing is a low-impact cardiovascular
exercise that also helps strengthen muscles,
especially the back and abdominal muscles.
This class will focus on basic movements
including hip and chest shimmies, traveling
steps, arm paths, isolations and undulations.
Moves are taught in a step-by-step format
with easy to follow instructions.
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Step
Ages 14 & up
A choreographed cardio workout that will
shape your entire lower body. Effective and
easy to follow moves provide a high energy,
athletic cardio blast for every level.
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Step Interval
Ages 14 & up
ZUMBA Gold
Ages 14 & up
This intense step cardio workout is combined
with weighted muscle conditioning for a
complete workout.
Zumba Gold modifies the moves and pacing to
suit the needs of the active older participant,
as well as those just starting their fitness journey.
This is a dance-fitness class that includes
camaraderie, excitement and most of all, fun!
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Step Advanced
Ages 14 & up
This highly choreographed; intense cardio
workout is for the experienced stepper!
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Body Combat
Ages 14 & up
Strength Basics 25
Ages 14 & up
The empowering cardio workout where you
are totally unleashed! This fiercely energetic
workout is inspired by martial arts and draws
from a variety of disciplines such as karate,
boxing, taekwondo, tai chi and muay thai.
Strike, punch, kick, and kata your way to
superior cardio fitness.
A great beginner or introduction class to
Functional Strength. You will learn how to
safely use weighted equipment to strengthen
and tone your body.
Body Combat Express (45)
Ages 14 & up
This fiercely energetic 45 minute class is inspired
by martial arts and draws from a wide array of
disciplines such as karate, boxing, Tae Kwon
Do, Tai Chi, and Muay Thai. Strike, punch, kick
and kata your way to superior cardio fitness!
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Body Combat 30 - Family Friendly
Ages 8 & up
A super express version of this martial
arts-based fitness program. Exercises are
drawn from karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu,
kickboxing, Muay Thai and Tai Chi.
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Total Body Conditioning
Ages 14 & up
This class begins with a cardio warm-up and
then works all the muscles using your own
body weight and various pieces of equipment.
Cardio intervals are added to keep the heart
rate elevated. This conditioning class ends
with core work and a final stretch.
Get on the Ball!
Ages 14 & up
The stability ball is a unique exercise tool
that helps with proper body alignment. This
challenging workout uses the stability ball to
strengthen core muscles, and improve balance
and stability.
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Functional Strength
Ages 14 & up
A full body workout that will challenge your
muscles and prepare you for the rigors of
daily activity. Participants will use a variety of
equipment and training techniques to develop
strength, flexibility, coordination and balance.
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Body Bar and Ball
Ages 14 & up
A weighted, cushioned bar and a stability
ball are used to tone and strengthen all of
your muscles and improve your cardio, core,
strength and balance.
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BODYPUMP
Ages 14 & up
The original barbell class that strengthens
and tones your entire body. This 60-minute
workout challenges all your major muscle
groups by using exercises like squats,
presses, lifts and curls. Great music, awesome
instructors and your choice of weight inspire
you to get the results you came for – and fast!
BODYPUMP Express 45
Ages 14 & up
The original barbell class that strengthens and
tones your entire body. This 45-minute class omits
the bicep and second leg track. You get a great
work out with a great instructor and great music!
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BODYPUMP 30
Ages 14 & up
BODYPUMP is the original barbell class that
strengthens and tones your entire body. In
this 30-minute class you will focus on basic
form and technique. Great music, instructors
and you choice of weight inspire you to get
the results you came for – and fast!
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Core Training
Ages 14 & up
Learn new abdominal exercises to define and
strengthen your midsection and stabilize your torso.
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Cycle Classes
Mind and Body Classes
A great class for everyone! You control the
resistance and intensity level of your ride. If
you are a beginner, the instructors will assist
you in bike set-up, posture and cycling technique.
We offer many choices so pick your favorite.
The journey is yours…get on a bike and ride!
Life is about balance. Our Mind/Body classes
help to balance your typical activities to allow
you to live better by connecting the physical
body with the mind and breathe. You do not
have to have the ability to be a pretzel to take
a yoga class. It is all about you. Listening to
our body and honoring where you are today
is important. These classes include yoga, Pilates,
stretch and meditation. We offer a variety of
options to meet your needs. Classes are 55
minutes unless otherwise noted.
Cycle 30
Ages 14 & up
This 30-minute indoor cycling class is great
for beginners or anyone looking for a quick
cardio workout.
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Cycle 45
Ages 14 & up
Yoga and Yoga 45
Ages 14 & up
The ride of your life begins with a single pedal
stroke in this 45-minute indoor cycling journey.
Class begins with a gentle warm-up followed
by posture work and relaxation. Enjoy relaxing
music and flowing stretches while exercising
the mind and body during a 55 or 45-minute class.
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Cycle 55
Ages 14 & up
Yoga Flow (warm)
Ages 14 & up
The ride of your life begins with a single pedal
stroke in this indoor cycling journey.
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Cycle 45 Plus Core
Ages 14 & up
The ride of your life begins with a single
pedal stroke in this 45-minute indoor cycling
journey, followed by 15 minutes of core
training on the mezzanine.
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Cycle 55 Plus Core
Ages 14 & up
The ride of your life begins with a single
pedal stroke in this indoor cycling journey,
followed by 15 minutes of core training on the
mezzanine. Total class time is 75 minutes.
This class combines a series of flowing postures
with rhythmic breathing. The room is warmed
to 75 degrees to enhance the experience.
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Yoga Flow (warm) 75
Ages 14 & up
This 75-minute class combines a series of
flowing postures with rhythmic breathing. The
room is warmed to enhance the experience.
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Yoga Flow & Meditation
Ages 14 & up
This practice combines a series of flowing postures
with rhythmic breathing. An added bonus of
seated meditation rounds out your practice.
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Cycle Trek
Ages 14 & up
Try this exciting class that combines a fun but
challenging 45 minutes of cycling followed by
a 30-minute run/walk. Great for beginners or
anyone training for a race!
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Cycle and Pilates
Ages 14 & up
Enjoy a challenging 30 minutes of cardio on
the bike, followed by 30 minutes of Pilates,
focusing on the body’s core stability.
Power Yoga (Hot) 75
Ages 14 & up
A 75-minute yoga workout that pushes
your strength, balance and flexibility to new
heights. The room is warmed to 80 degrees.
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Gentle Yoga
Ages 14 & up
Enhance your endurance, flexibility,
coordination and balance through yoga
postures in a gentle environment.
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Yoga Stretch and Yoga Stretch 45
Ages 14 & up
Tai Chi 45
Ages 14 & up
Enjoy relaxing music and flowing stretches
while exercising the mind and body during a
55 or 45-minute class.
Get your mind, spirit and body in balance
learning the basic postures of Tai Chi. Tai Chi
is a Chinese internal martial art that promotes
serenity through gentle movements. Postures
gently flow into the next without pause
ensuring that your body is in constant motion.
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Chair Yoga
Ages 14 & up
A 45-minute yoga program that offers
the ability to improve your health. You will
work through an amazing series of adapted
exercises, increasing strength and flexibility,
while being supported by a chair.
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Pilates Basic 45
Ages 14 & up
This 45-minute beginner level mat work
class focuses on the body’s core stability.
Enhance your control, stability, coordination,
endurance, balance strength and flexibility.
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Pilates and Pilates 45
Ages 14 & up
This mat-work class focuses on the body’s
core stability. Enhance your control, stability,
coordination, endurance, balance, strength
and flexibility during a 55 or 45-minute class.
Pilates Advanced
Ages 14 & up
A more intense Pilates class with exercises
that flow from one to another at a faster pace.
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Yoga/Pilates Beginner
Ages 14 & up
Strengthen your core through the benefits of
Pilates and increase flexibility through yoga in
this beginner level class.
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Yoga/Pilates
Ages 14 & up
Pilates and increase flexibility through yoga.
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Qigong
Ages 14 & up
This Chinese practice is an integration of
physical postures, breathing techniques
and focused intentions that promote health
maintenance, healing and increased vitality.
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ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS
Classes are designed to improve cardiovascular
health and strengthen muscles in a lowerimpact/ lower intensity format. We offer a
variety of Cardio, Strength, Yoga and Water
Fitness classes. Recommended for those
just starting out or for those who need a
lower-intensity/ lower impact workout.
Fitness Lite
Improve cardiovascular health and
strengthen muscles in this lower-impact class
Recommended for those just starting out or
need a lower-intensity workout.
Fitness Lite 45
A 45- minute class designed to improve
cardiovascular health and strengthen muscles
using a lower impact format. Great if you want
a lower intensity workout!
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Chair Fit Lite 45
Ages 50 & up
Have fun and move to the music through a
variety of exercises designed to increase
muscular strength, range of movement and
activity for daily living skills. Hand held
weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball
are offered for resistance. A chair is used for
seated and/or standing support.
Yoga/Pilates Advanced 75
Ages 14 & up
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Pilates and increase your flexibility through yoga
in this 75-minute class done in a warm room.
A low-impact movement program designed to
condition the total body using the stability ball
and weights. Improve your level of endurance,
strength and flexibility without high impact exercise.
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Lite Strength and Ball
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Lite Strength
This class focuses on strength and resistance
training using weights, bands and body weight
to strengthen muscles.
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Gentle Yoga
Learn breath and positioning in a gentle
environment. Increase your endurance, flexibility,
coordination and balance. All levels are
welcome to attend.
Tai Chi 45
Get your mind, spirit and body in balance
learning the basic postures of Tai Chi. Tai Chi
is a Chinese internal martial art that promotes
serenity through gentle movements. Postures
gently flow into the next without pause
ensuring that your body is in constant motion.
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Chair Yoga
A 45-minute yoga program that offers
the ability to improve your health. You will
work through an amazing series of adapted
exercises, increasing strength and flexibility
while being supported by a chair.
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Pilates Basics 45
This class provides instruction on the
basic movements of Pilates. The focus is
on postural awareness, correct functional
movements, flexibility, balance and alignment
and core stability and strength.
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ZUMBA Gold
Zumba Gold modifies the moves and pacing to
suit the needs of the active older participant,
as well as those just starting their fitness journey.
This is a dance-fitness class that includes
camaraderie, excitement and most of all, fun!
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
Bible Study
Ages 18 & up
Please join us to explore, learn and study
the Bible. Study is led by author and pastor,
Dr. Stan Gale. Topics vary from session to session.
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Change4Life
Ages 16 & up
Change4Life is the YMCA’s unique, new
nutrition program that helps you achieve your
goals! The program meets once a week for one
hour and features 60 minutes of education
and support. Change4Life is a 16-week program.
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Getting Started
Ages 16 & up
‘Getting Started’ guides you in starting and
maintaining a workout that meets your
individual needs and goals. Please visit the
Member Services Desk to register, or call
610-431-9622 at Airport Road or 610-6969622 at the Oscar Lasko Program Center on
Chestnut Street. For new and existing members.
Metabolic Testing
Ages 8 & up
A simple breath test can show you how many
calories you use in one day (both resting and
exercise). Knowing your precise caloric needs
will help you effectively plan for reaching your
lifelong wellness goals.
Add-On to Personal Training Package: $12
Nutrition Consultation
Ages 8 & up
Meet with a registered dietician who provides
education and support in helping you reach
realistic goals. A professional approach helps
you effectively plan for reaching your wellness
goals. Dispel diet misconceptions once and for
all and put yourself in a position to live a long
and healthy life. Additional options available.
Member: $40/half-hour session
Non-Member: $80/half-hour session
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For more information on Healthy Lifestyles
or for specific days or times, please contact
Georgie Crandell, at 610-431-9622, ext
2231 or gcrandell@ymcabwv.org.
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PERSONAL TRAINING
Y Personal Trainers are nationally certified
professionals who work with weekend
warriors, stay-at-home moms, health seekers,
CEO’s, athletes and others who want to be
fit and healthy. Preparing for a ski trip?
Training for an athletic event? Improving
your golf or tennis game? Just need a little
push? Personal Training at the Y is for you!
One-on-One Personal Training
Pair up with a trainer for individualized
attention and a program that is tailored to
your specific needs and wellness goals. Sessions
can be purchased individually or in packages.
Partners in Training
This program allows you and a buddy to train
together with one of our certified personal trainers.
TRX Personal Training
Experience this fun and empowering form of
exercise with one-on-one attention from a
TRX trainer. Users self-adjust the amount
of resistance, making TRX adaptable for all
fitness levels. You control how challenging
you want your exercise to be!
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Small Group Personal Training
Each 8-week session offers a variety of class
types to train within a small group setting of
4–6 participants. Each class offers accountability,
motivation, support, experience, and expert
individualized attention to ensure a supportive
environment to meet your wellness goals.
SPORTS LEAGUES
The Youth Program Center offers adults a
wide range of sports to get active and have
fun. See Member Services for details.
Men’s Basketball League
Ages 18 & up
Have fun with your friends or meet new ones in
this 8 to 10-week full court league. Whether you
are a beginner or novice player, there is a team
for you, with a maximum of 12 players on a team.
The season fee includes 8 games, playoffs,
team T-shirts, referee fees and championship
tee. League begins the week of June 24, 2013.
Division 1: Ages 18 to 34
Division 2: Ages 35 & up.
Mondays/Wednesdays 7:30 pm or 8:30 pm
Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center
Adult Volleyball League
Ages 18 & up
Play in our co-ed volleyball league.
Tues/Thurs
7:00 pm or 8:30 pm
League begins the week of July 8
Racquetball League
Ages 18 & up
We offer A, B and C brackets. Two open
court nights each season. League standings
are recorded.
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Adult Fencing
Ages 18 & up
There are various training packages available.
Please visit www.ymcabwv.org or ask a
Wellness Attendant or visit the Member
Services Desk for a personal training packet.
Build skills with conditioning drills and light
fencing bouts in this Academy. Equipment is
provided. 8-week session.
Tuesdays
7:30-8:30 pm
For more information, please contact:
West Chester Area YMCA
Georgie Crandell, 610-431-9622, ext. 2231
or gcrandell@ymcabwv.org.
Oscar Lasko Program Center
Marilyn Causey , 610-696-9622, ext. 2805
or mcausey@ymcabwv.org.
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SWIM LESSONS
Adult Swim Lessons
Ages 14 & up
All ages and abilities learn to swim in this fun,
comfortable and non-threatening class.
It is never to late to learn how to swim. We
are now offering different levels of classes.
For the fearful or cautious swimmer:
Tuesdays
7:15-8:00 pm
Ladies-only class:
Wednesdays
9:00-9:45 am
For anyone new to lap swimming or the
experienced lap swimmer:
Wednesdays
7:15-8:00 pm
Multi-leveled class:
Saturdays
8:30-9:15 am
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CHILD WATCH
FREE Babysitting While You Work Out
Brandy’s Playground
Ages 6 weeks to 7 years
We watch the kids while you work out!
YMCA family memberships include two FREE
hours of Child Watch a day, seven days a
week. You can work out with complete peace
of mind because your kids are having fun with
friends in our safe and stimulating play areas.
We offer free, age-appropriate Child Watch
for children 6 weeks to 12 years. Sign your child
up for a program while you’re exercising and we’ll
safely escort your child to and from Child Watch.
Mondays through Fridays 8:30 am-8:30 pm
Saturdays
8:00 am-1:00 pm
Sundays
8:00 am-Noon
Holidays 8:30 am-12:30 pm
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FREE Parents Night Out
June 15, July 20 and August 17
Parents finally get to see that new movie,
try that new restaurant, or simply kick back
for a quiet evening at home. Meanwhile, the
Y’s enthusiastic staff will guide your children
through fun activities that may include arts
and crafts and Brandy’s Playground for the
little ones, to moonbounce for ages 3 and
up and swimming for ages 5 and up. Kids 7
and up may enjoy Y Zone and gym activities.
Parent’s Night Out is FREE to family members.
3rd Saturday of each month
Family Fun Sundays
June 23, July 21 and August 18
Enjoy some fun for the whole family! Activities
include moon bounce, dance parties, fun games,
hooping, and more!
Noon-2:00 pm
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Kid’s Night In
Parents enjoy a night on the town or a quiet
dinner at home while our staff takes care of your
children in Brandy’s Playground and the Y Zone.
$5 per child
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Plan a Birthday Party at the Y
We do all the work!
Celebrate your child’s birthday and leave
the work to us. From set-up to clean-up, we
handle it all! Choose from a variety of parties,
including Moonbounce, Gymnastics (YPC only),
Sports, Indoor Pool Party, Dance, Zumba, Hip
Hop, Brandy’s Playground and many more!
Outdoor Pool Parties available from Memorial
Day through August 16.
Y Zone
Ages 7 to 12 years
A Child Watch area for our tween members while
you work out! Y Zone features XBOX Kinect,
various crafts, activities, and time in the gymnasium
with our Child Watch staff. Outdoor playground
available, weather permitting.
Summer hours:
Monday through Friday 8:30 am-8:30 pm
Saturdays 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Sundays 8:00 am-Noon
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CHILDCARE
Now enrolling for Fall 2013!
YASA - Y After School Academy
• FUN PHYSICAL PLAY AND GAMES
• ACTIVITY CLUBS
• HOMEWORK HELP, COMPUTER TIME
AND INDEPENDENT READING
• OPTIONAL SWIM LESSONS, MARTIAL ARTS,
• GYMNASTICS, DANCE (additional fee)
• Safe, reliable after school bus transportation
from most schools to the Y
• Bus transportation to the Y on school half-days
• Care on school vacation days,
in-service days and snow days
• Competitive rates
• Financial assistance available
West Chester Montessori Preschool
Ages 3 through Kindergarten
The West Chester Area Y offers a holistic
educational experience for children ages 3
through kindergarten. The YMCA is founded
on the principles of spirit, mind, and body,
and that approach is clearly evident in our
Montessori school. Graduates of West Chester
Montessori excel with the strong academic
grounding they receive during their time with us.
Area kindergarten teachers frequently report our
students are very well prepared for success in
math and reading. Our students enjoy extensive
enrichment experiences, such as music, yoga and
Spanish language. Our unique YMCA location
allows us to offer on-site swim lessons, yoga
instruction and gym activities. Before school
and after school options also available. For more
information, please contact Catherine Casti,
610-431-9622 or email ccasti@ymcabwv.org.
5 full-day and 5 morning half-day options.
Early Childhood Learning Center
Licensed Child Care
West Chester: Ages 6 weeks - 2 years
Youth Program Center: Ages 6 weeks - 5 years
The infant, toddler and preschool childcare
program offers a warm, safe and secure
environment for your child to grow and learn.
Our caring staff guide each child through
experiences that focus on their mental and
physical development. Full-day, full-year
program. Infant care is provided on a parentdirected schedule.
West Chester Program Hours:
Monday through Friday: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Youth Program Center Hours:
Monday through Friday: 6:30 am to 6:30 pm
NEW! Full-Day, Licensed
Academic Kindergarten at the Y
Tuition includes before- and after-school care
YMCA Kindergarten Academy at the Oscar
Lasko Youth Program Center, West Chester,
prepares your child for success in a nurturing
learning environment that supports the spirit,
mind and body of every child:
• Literacy-building activities
• Math, science, social studies and
technology development
• Spanish instruction
• Handwriting Without Tears
• Creative arts and expression
• Physical development activities uniquely
available at the Y, including swim lessons
• Bus transportation when eligible
• Before School Care from 7 to 9 am included
• After School Care from 3 to 6 pm included
• PA Department of Education license
Contact Alison Finnigan, 610-696-9622,
ext. 2810 or affinigan@ymcabwv.org for
curriculum and program details.
SUMMER CAMP
AT THE YMCA!
(Airport Rd. & Chestnut Street locations)
Full and Half-Day Camps
Limited camper spots
available. Please contact us
for more information.
Airport Road: Heather Springfield
610-431-9622, ext. 2209,
hspringfield@ymcabwv.org
Chestnut Street: Becca Mack
610-696-9622, ext. 2803,
rmack@ymcabwv.org
Kids explore nature, find new talents,
try new activities, gain independence
and make lasting friendships. For more
information visit www.ymcabwv.org/camp.
• Summer Day Camp
• Specialty Camps
• Sports Camps
• Gymnastics Camps
• Aquatic Camps
• Teen Camps
• Preschool Camps

Program Guide - YMCA of Greater Brandywine

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