PROGRAM GUIDE - YMCA of Metro Atlanta

WHERE
YOU
BELONG
EAST LAKE FAMILY YMCA
PROGRAM GUIDE
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT®
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Kids & Family........................1-2
Teen Leadership...................3-4
Fitness & Wellness...................5
Sports & Rec............................6
Swim.......................................7
Kids & Family
PRIME TIME AFTER SCHOOL
Register!
Prime Time After School Enrichment Program:
Looking for an after school program for your child? Our Bright
From the Start license program runs from 2:30pm-6:30pm
everyday that school is in session. We offer homework
assistance, daily snacks, arts-n-crafts, recreation and more in
a safe, caring environment.
Fees are determined on a sliding scale based on the total household income.
After School Locations
Meadowview Toney
Cedar Grove Oakview
Kelley Lake
Indian Creek
Flatshoals
Toomer
EAST LAKE EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
East Lake Early Learning Academy
Our goal is to eliminate the language gap and ensure our students
be ready to succeed in learning to read when they reach
kindergarten, and are on a path to reading to learn by third grade.
With the support of our collaborative partners- Drew Charter
School, Rollins Center of Language & Learning at the Atlanta
Speech, CF Foundation and the East Lake Foundation.
Collectively, circumstances to help children achieve success
from cradle to college.
The Academy serves students age 6 weeks to three years
residing in the city of Atlanta and zoned to attend Atlanta
Public Schools.
The ELELA uses two evidence – based curriculums to support
learning:
The Opening the World of Learning Curriculum is used for the
three year old classroom. OWL is a comprehensive curriculum
that develops language and literacy skills through rich content
in all domains of learning. Themes, skills, and concepts are
developed through the used of quality children’s books (fiction
and non-fiction).
The Creative Curriculum is used as the framework to support
learning for our infant, ones, and two year old classrooms.
The research-based curriculum helps teachers understand
developmentally appropriate practices and how to provide
meaningful experiences that respond to children’s strengths,
interest, and needs.
Standard Weekly Rate: Infants: $250 • 1-2 Year Olds: $200
2-3 Year Olds: $190 • 3-4 Year Olds $ 180
East Lake Family YMCA • 404-373-6561 • www.ymcaatlanta.org
CHILD CARE
Play Center & Y-Zone ages 3 months-12 years:
While parents are enjoying our programs and
services at the East Lake Family YMCA, their
children are divided into age appropriate
rooms that are monitored by well trained
staff. Ages 3 months – 12 years can participate
in developmentally sound activities that are
fun and engaging! The Play Center serves 3
months – 5 years of age, and Y-Zone serves
6-12 year olds, Come experience the YMCA
difference by witnessing our core values of
Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
in action!
This free service is offered to Facility
Members with Family or Youth Membership.
2-hour limit per day (up to 7 hours/week).
PARENTS TIME OUT
Register!
Parent’s Time Out ages 18 months-5 years:
Looking for somewhere to put your little on
while you run errands? Activities include
story time, arts & crafts, games, playground
time, recreational play, music and movement.
Tuesday/Thursday Mornings, 9:00 – 1:00 pm
MEM only: $7 per hour
ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS
Senior Lunch and Game Day: Wednesdays, 12;00-4:00 pm
DONATE FOR THE IMPACT
Whatever the needs, the YMCA is committed to improving the
lives of the children and their families in our communities by
providing safe places, caring and trained staff, and programs
that teach life skills. Whether it’s a place to go after school
to play and connect, the YMCA is there.
Financial assistance fro the YMCA can open doors to a whole
new world of life-changing opportunities. YMCA programs
respond to the need for personal growth in spirit, mind, and
body. At the Y, you’ll find a sense of belonging and discover
new ways to strengthen our community.
Contributions from friends like you fund YMCA programs for
local families in our area. By contributing to the Partner with
Youth annual campaign, you are investing in our children
today and in our community tomorrow. Here’s how you can
Create Your Own Impact!
• INVEST in a senor citizen and provide three months of
physical fitness and social development – $150
• HELP a young person improve his/her skill development,
physical fitness and learn the value of teamwork wit hone
season of baseball - $125
• EMPOWER a child to seek a more active life by providing
16 weeks of a learn-to-swim program - $100
Contact us at 404-373-6561 to learn more about funding
programs that build strong kids, strong families, strong
communities.
GIVE!
VOLUNTEERISM
Volunteer
Volunteerism At the YMCA, your time and
talents go a long way. YMCA volunteers provide
caring attention to all members, support for
local families and encouragement for people
of all ages, abilities and circumstances, No
matter how you choose to volunteer, you help
make our community a better place to live,
work, and play. Call 404-373-6561 for more
information or pick up a volunteer application
form the front desk.
FACILITY RENTALS
We offer the use of our facility to East Lake
YMCA members and participating agencies
only! Let us host your next community meetings
or birthday party. Reservations are made on
a first come, first serve basis and may not be
made more than 45 days in advance. All
events must be held during hours of operation.
Contact Tara Hardy at 404-373-6561 or
tarah@ymcaatlanta.org for more information.
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Teens
TEENS WHO WANT TO LEAD...TEENS TAKING THE
LEAD...TEENS IN THE LEAD….TEEN LEADERS
Teen LEED Initiative: Leadership, Enrichment,
Employment, and Development
At the Y, Youth and Teens are encouraged to reach their full
potential by mastering life skills needed to become positive
adult citizens. By offering programs and activities that foster
personal growth and awareness, we focus on developing youth
and teens in a way that is specific to their individual need and
interest. Teen LEED is a progressive culture of leadership and
independence that guides teens through their journey in
becoming better leaders.
Level 1: Teens Who Want to LEAD
Y-Clubs: At the Y we keep youth and teens connected through
small interest groups. Teens are offered a wide variety of
Y-Clubs that include: chess club, technology club, theater and
arts club, hip-hop dance classes, yogo, flag football, and
more. All Y-Clubs meet weekly and provide a safe and
nurturing environment so that teens can explore and grow in
areas of interest in a casual way.
Friday Night Breakouts: Every month teens have the chance
to simply “hang out” in a positive, safe, and fun environment.
Friday Night Breakouts include trips to various places in
Atlanta and the Metro Atlanta area. Past trips include:
bowling, ice skating, dinner and a movie downtown, sport
games, museums, paint balling, skating, and arcade venues
and more!
Level 2: Teens Taking the LEAD
YMCA Earth Service Corps: YMCA Earth Service Corps (YESC)
is a YMCA program, active nationwide, that teaches young
people caring, responsibility, honesty, and responsibility
through community action and a better understanding of
where they live. The program is a teen and community
partnership that supports the development of youth-led clubs
and provides environmental educational opportunities through
which teens can focus on the issues that make their
neighborhoods more viable and sustainable. The four main
components are leadership training, monthly service-learning
projects, environmental education, and cross cultural
experiences and exposure to a multitude of ways to take
effective action.
East Lake Family YMCA • 404-373-6561 • www.ymcaatlanta.org
Summer L.I.T: LIT stands for Leader-InTraining. We’ve found the best leaders and
staff are often those who have been through
the camp experience as a camper. LITs are
transitioning from a camper to a camp leader.
LITs have the opportunity to continue
attending camp, albeit in a new role. LITs
build leadership skills, continue in the camp
tradition of forming lasting relationships, and
contribute to the overall camp atmosphere.
The LIT program is for campers who wish to
transition to the role of Counselor in the
future or those who simply wish to build
skills for future employment.
Level 3: Teens in the LEAD
Teen Advisory Board: Teen Advisory Board is
a core group of Y-leaders who work together
to find ways to engage other teens. Teen
Board is a forum for teens to meet other
teens who enjoy service and to have a voice
planning the activities for teens at the YMCA
Youth and Teen Development Center. To help
promote our services to other teens, TAB will
meet as a group at once a month. During the
meeting TAB will discuss and plan upcoming
activities, talk about ways the Youth and
Teen Center can help teens in the
community. Alongside serving as ambassador
at the Y, they complete ongoing leadership
and personal development trainings to
include: public speaking, financial literacy,
teen entrepreneurs, and more.
REGISTER ONLINE!
Y Leaders Club: In Y Leaders Club, teens receive leadership
training and learn the importance of social responsibility and
service to others. Leaders Club meets once a week. Members
also participate in social events, service projects and have the
opportunity to go on several trips. Leaders Club provides a
safe, genuine place for middle and high school teens and helps
direct their energy to positive outcomes.
Young Women's Leadership Academy: Young Women's
Leadership Academy provides opportunities for young women
to gain positive life skills and realize their leadership potential
by being exposed to professional women and men that can
inspire and encourage them to pursue and achieve their
dreams. In scheduled monthly two-three hour sessions, teens
are mentored and engaged in regular project-based activities
and receive hands-on experience while exploring various
career choices and participate in activities that solidify their
leadership, communication, self-esteem and social skills.
Young Men’s Achievers Academy: Y Achievers is a national Y
program designed to help teens set and pursue high
educational and career goals resulting in graduation and
acceptance into a post-secondary institute or adoption of a
vocation. Y Achievers helps teens improve academic
performance, develop a positive sense of self, build character,
explore diverse college and career options, and interact with
professionals who serve as role models. Y Achievers is yea round, enrolling new freshmen each fall. During the school
year, students participate in weekly non-school hour sessions
and monthly Saturday Summit and Workshops. Students also
take part in job shadowing opportunities and college tours.
During the summer, eligible rising juniors and seniors are
provided the opportunity to work in paid summer internships.
Level 4: YMCA Teen LEADer
International Excursions: The Y Teen International Excursion
program offers teens a progressive way to learn new and
diverse cultures through service and international awareness.
This program allows our teens to participate in new
environments where everyone can establish new goals and
memories while having fun and making new connections
globally. Core components of International Excursion are team
building, leadership development, and philanthropic
matriculation.
Teen Internships at the Y: The Youth & Teen Center provides
teens with life-changing work experiences at companies and
nonprofit organizations. The internship program gives
students the opportunity to explore exciting career paths,
make new connections, and build a network of professional
adults that they would not have the ability to make on their own.
After weeks of training led by industry
professionals and staff at the Youth and Teen
Center, the students spend time in their
placements gaining an understanding of the
profession and what it means to have the
responsibility of a full time job/career.
YMCA Educational Support Programs
College TRACK: Here at the Y, we know and
understand that education is the glue of
strong, healthy families and neighborhoods.
That's why we're working to help close the
education achievement gap and transform
communities. Students meet once and week
and are introduced to financial and social
aspects of the college entry process. This
program incorporates guest speakers, campus
visits, tutoring and centered on a frame work
that helps remove the "veil of mystery"
regarding higher education.
Academic Tutorial Programming: The highly
personalized and targeted approach of our
academic tutoring programs builds the skills,
study habits, and determination necessary to
excel in the classroom and beyond. We offer
daily tutorials for all students that build the
core skills and confidence you need for a
successful academic journey.
Saturday Learning Academy: Academic
instruction with certified teachers in a
nurturing and supportive environment.
Curriculum is aligned with Middle and High
School focus areas and includes core subjects
like reading comprehension, language arts,
mathematics, and social sciences.
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Fitness & Wellness
GROUP EXERCISE
As a benefit of membership, member’s ages 13 and older may attend as
many group exercise and water aerobics classes as they wish. No registration
required! Members ages 9-12 may participate in select group exercise
classes when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Schedules are in the lobby or online at ely@ymcaatlanta.org under
Programs, Group Exercise.
Over 70 Group Exercise Classes Offered A Week:
For members 13+
Group Cycling • Step & Sculpt • Pilates • Yoga • Qi Gong
Body Sculpt • Cardio Kick • Total Body • Sr. Strength Interval
Sr. Chair Aerobics • Boot Camp
Water Exercise Classes:
Water Aerobics • Sr. Water Aerobics
FITNESS EQUIPMENT
Cardio Theater: Your total entertainment system will
enhance your cardiovascular workout by viewing cable
television or listening to music. You can bring your own
headsets.
Fitlinxx Orientation free for members ages 13+ years:
YMCA wellness coaches are available by appointment to
answer your fitness-related questions and instruct you on
safe usage of our strength and cardio equipment. Schedule
your appointment at the Membership Desk.
Facility members ages 9-12 years: May use select wellness
equipment only if the following criteria are met:
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Manufacturer’s safety requirements must be met
(60” height requirement).
An orientation must successfully be completed with a
parent of guardian present.
Subsequent use of the area will require that a parent
of guardian be present.
East Lake Family YMCA • 404-373-6561 • www.ymcaatlanta.org
The COACH APPROACH® Exercise Support
Process coaches 1,000’s of Y Members
“back to health” each year!
THE COACH APPROACH
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The COACH APPROACH ® A six-month program
free for members ages 18+ years: An exercise
support process, is a free program for
members 18 and older designed to teach new
or returning exercisers how to start and stick
with their personalized exercise program.
Learn how to:
• Kick the inactivity habit
• Shape workouts around activities you
prefer
• Measure effects of exercise on mood,
stress and energy
• Stay on track even when your
schedule throws you a curve ball!
Schedule your appointment at the Membership Desk to
meet with a wellness coach for six one-on-one meetings
at no additional cost to you!
Sports & Rec
YOUTH SPORTS
Baseball ages 4–14 years: The purpose of the Junior Braves
Little League Baseball and Softball is to provide a
development and competitive program at the community
level, while keeping baseball Fun for the youth in their early
and advance stages of participation.
Games will be played at the Atlanta Braves Baseball Academy
The Villages of Carver Family YMCA • 1600 Pryor Road
Atlanta, GA 30315
Tee Ball
$75
Little League Baseball Sliding Fee Scale
Under $ 20, 000
$80
$ 20,001 - $ 25,000
$90
$ 25, 001 - $ 30,000
$100
More than $ 30, 000
$105
Each child must have a membership to register.
**Registration includes uniform: hat, socks, and jersey
**Program membership cost is $ 35.00
Registration Begins: Early March
Practice Begins: Early April
Register!
Opening Day: April TBA
First Game: Late April
Season Ends: T-Ball: June • Rookie, Minor, Major, and Junior: July
Spring Soccer ages 3-13 years: Our developmental soccer
league focuses on basic skills and good sportsmanship.
Registration begins: February
Practices begin:
Early March
First Game:
Late March
Mini Mites (age 3):
U6-U14:
$50
MEM: $80 PRO: $100
Register!
Volunteer Coaches needed.
For more info or to participate
as a volunteer call 404-370-5682.
Basketball ages 4-15 years: The YMCA
Basketball program helps youth and teen
become not only better players, but better
people as well. It's a progressive program,
with multiple age-specific levels. Every
youth and teen gets to play and the games
are safe, exciting and fun.
Begins Early December
Register!
MEM: $90 MEM: $110
TEEN SPORTS
Elite Competitive Cheer ages 5-16: Y Elite
All-stars is a one of a kind, competitive
cheer leading program that focuses on
competitive cheer skill progression,
character and leadership development, and
civic engagement. Elite team members have
the opportunity to pursue cheer leading
with a passion and purpose that works
towards collegiate cheer leading skill
mastery. Tumbling, advance stunting, and
mastery of choreography is strongly
emphasized.
October-January
Practices twice a week and local, regional,
and national competitions are held monthly
Competitive Step Team: Step Team is a
program designed to create a connection
to the school through participation in a
step team. The overall goal of the program
is to create an atmosphere of acceptance
and appreciation for diversity and culture.
The objectives are for each student to
achieve satisfactory academic standing,
improve self-esteem, and gain a sense of
belonging to their Y and community. Input
is sought from participants regarding
scheduling of performances, costume
design, and routines. A great way to
develop self-confidence and leadership
skills through team building.
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Swim
Weekday Swim Fees MEM: $60 PRO: $100
Saturday Swim Fees MEM: $27 PRO: $55
REGISTER ONLINE!
YEAR ROUND SWIM LESSONS
PARENT/CHILD CLASSES ages 6- 36 months • 30 minutes
Parent/Tot parents and tots ages 6-36 months: Parent assisted
program designed to increase comfort in the water. Provides
positive learning environment for aquatics.
SAT only: 9:00 am - 9:30 am
PRESCHOOL CLASSES ages 3-5 years • 30-minutes
M-TH: 6:00-6:30 pm • SAT: 9:35 am - 10:05 am
Pike (Beginner I) – Water readiness. In class: will learn to
blow bubbles, put face in water and proper kicking, paddling,
front and back floats with use of floatation devices.
Eel (Advanced Beginner) – Put face in water float on black
and front w/assistance swim 5 feet without floatation. In
class: will learn to kick on back, float, swim without assistance
15 feet, wet ball and synchronized swimming skills.
Ray (Intermediate/Advanced Skills Required) – Swim without
floatation device 15 feet, float on front and back, jump into
water without help. In class: will learn front crawl
elementary backstroke, treading water, synchronized
swimming skills and we ball activities.
Starfish (Advanced Skills Required) – Tread water, swim 25
feet using a modified crawl stroke and swim on back. In
class: will learn survival float, knelling and sitting dives,
boating safety, to coordinate front crawl with rotary breathing
and back crawl 25 yards.
YOUTH CLASSES ages 6-12 years • 45-minutes
M-TH: 6:35-7:25 pm • SAT: 10:10 am - 10:55 am
Polliwog (Beginner/No Skills Required) – Will be
introduced to the front crawl, front and back floats, putting
face in water and personal safety skills.
Guppy (Skills Required) – Blow bubbles, put face in water,
float on front and back paddle 15 feet without assistance. In
class: will learn to tread water, rudimentary 25 yards front
and back crawl, jump into deep end, kneeling dive.
Minnow (Skills Required) – Rudimentary 25 yards front and
back crawl, jump in the deep end, tread water for 30 seconds.
In class: will build endurance swimming; reinforce fundamentals
of front crawl elementary backstroke and diving. Introduction
to breaststroke arm pull. Emphasize rescue & safety skills.
Fish (Skills Required) – Swim 2 lengths each of
front crawl and back stroke in good form. Can
dive in water. In class: Will learn to perform
50 yards each: breast stroke, side stroke and
open turns.
Flying Fish (Skills Required) – Swim 2 lengths
each of front crawl, back crawl and breast
stroke in succession, survival float 7 minutes
and tread water for 3 minutes. In class: will
learn bilateral breathing, inverted scissors on
side, introduction to butterfly and flip turns.
Shark (Skills Required) – Excellent front and
back crawl demonstrates coordination in breast
stroke and butterfly swim under water 15
yards. In class: will learn first aid techniques
swim 2 lengths of each front and back crawl,
breaststroke and butterfly nonstop, lifesaving
strokes and surface dives.
ADULT CLASSES ages 13 years - adult • 45-minutes
Beginner – Become comfortable in water, learn
breath control, floating, basic stroke techniques.
Intermediate – Comfortable in the water, basic
breath control, able to submerge, some
locomotion in water. In class: continue to work
on breath control, refine basic stroke technique,
begin to develop endurance.
M/W or T/TH: 7:30 - 8:15 pm
SAT: 11:00 am - 11:45 am
PRIVATE/SEMI PRIVATE LESSONS
members only
These lessons consist of instruction which
can be broken down into six 30- minute
lessons, four 45-minute lessons, or three
1-hour lessons. S-cheduled at the convenience
of the student, instructor and pool.
Private Lessons: $125 (one participant only)
Semi-Private: $180 ($80 per participant, 2 max)
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