THE MERRIMACk VALLEY YMCA - Methuen YMCA
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THE MERRIMACk VALLEY YMCA - Methuen YMCA
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT® FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY make a great catch Merrimack Valley YMCA 2016 Early Spring Pocket Program Guide Early Spring Session: February 22 - April 17 • 8 Weeks Registration Dates: Family/Individual: January 24 Community: February 7 WELCOME TO THE MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Impact Statement Our engaged and diverse community is reaching its full potential through vibrant, confident, and connected community members taking responsibility for health, safety, and well being. Strategic Advantage We are a diverse, inclusive and dependable organization that strengthens community. As a member of a national federation of YMCA’s we have a long history of adapting to changing needs, providing stability, and living our core values. Core Values The Merrimack Valley YMCA welcomes all people regardless of age, race, gender, religious affiliation, or socioeconomic background. The organization identifies and responds to community needs in areas including recreation, aquatics based programming, housing for the homeless and near homeless population, child care, outdoor and camping opportunities, arts and humanities programming, teen development, community development, and community health and wellness. Access/Membership Restrictions Policy The protection of members and guests who are participating in programs or are using YMCA facilities is of paramount concern to the staff of the Merrimack Valley YMCA. Therefore, we reserve the right to deny access or membership to any person who: • is a registered sexual offender. • has pled guilty to or been convicted of any crime involving sexual abuse. • has pled guilty to or been convicted of any crime against persons such as child, spousal, or parental abuse. • has pled guilty to or been convicted of any offense relating to the sale or transportation of illegal narcotic, habit forming, or dangerous drugs. • is clearly under the influence of intoxicating beverages or behavior modifying drugs. • has pled guilty to or been convicted of a violent crime. • engages in conduct that violates our code of conduct or YMCA values. 2 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 SESSION DATES Our Branches Early Spring Session (8 weeks) February 22 - April 17, 2016 Andover/North Andover YMCA 165 Haverhill Street Andover, MA 01810 978-685-3541 REGISTRATION DATES Family/Individual: January 24 Community: February 7 Hours: Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday HOLIDAYS/CLOSURES Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King Day - Branches Open No Child Care Monday, February 15 Presidents Day - Branches Open No Child Care Sunday, March 27 Easter - Branches Closed Monday, April 18 Presidents Day - Branches Open No Child Care STAY CONNECTED Find us on: www.facebook.com/mvymca 5AM - 10PM 5AM - 9PM 6AM - 8PM 6AM - 8PM Lawrence YMCA 40 Lawrence Street Lawrence, MA 01840 978-686-6191 Hours: Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday 5AM - 10PM 5AM - 9PM 6AM - 3PM Methuen YMCA 129 Haverhill Street Methuen, MA 01844 978-683-5266 Hours: Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 7AM - 8:30PM 7AM - 6PM CLOSED CLOSED twitter.com/MVYMCA Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 3 membership at the Merrimac Merrimack Valley YMCA Memberships Merrimack Valley YMCA membership provides full access to the Y Group Exercise Programs, Wellness Center (Age 9-12 with parent, 13+ can use alone) Ages 9-12+ must have fitness orientation with adult/parent. Also, adult 18+ must be alongside minor while working out at all times. Weight Room (13+). Ages 13-17 must have weight room orientation in order to use room. Membership also includes guest privileges, free Child Watch (family membership only), reduced rates on classes and use of the Lawrence and Methuen Y’s. Merrimack Valley YMCA Preschool Membership allows children ages six months to five years to receive discounted class rates, guest privileges and use of Lawrence and Methuen Y’s. YMCA Code of Conduct At the Merrimack Valley YMCA, we expect members, staff and guests to behave in accordance with our mission and values, respecting the rights and dignity of others. Membership Rates Merrimack Valley YMCA Lawrence YMCA Methuen YMCA $124/month $65/month $95/month $52.50/month $30.00/month $77/month $36.50/month $25.00/month $85/month $47.50/month __________ $34/month $19.50/month $15.00/month (Allows access to all three Branches ) ( Access to Lawrence Y only ) ( Access to Methuen Y only ) Household Max. of 4 adults in same household & dependents Family 2 2 Adults & dependents living in the same household Family 1 1 Adult & dependents living in the same household Couples 2 adults in same household & no dependents Senior Citizen 65 Years and Over Adult 30-64 Years Young Adult 19-29 Years Teen 13-18 Years Youth 6-12 Years Preschool 6 Months-5 Years $57/month $30.50/month __________ $20.00/month $34/month $23.50/month $15.00/month $25/month $102/year $75.00/year $19/month $84/year $75.00/year $15/month $84/year $75.00/year Joiner Fee: Joiner fee varies depending upon membership category and branch. Joiner fee ranges from $25 - $100. 4 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA errimack Valley YMCA As a member of our Y, You Are Part of Something More. Welcome to the Merrimack Valley YMCA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the community. With a focus on developing the potential of kids, improving individual health and well-being, and giving back and supporting our neighbors. Parents find a safe, nurturing environment for their children to stay active, be engaged and learn positive values. Families come together to have fun and spend quality time with each other. Children and teens play, develop self-confidence and know they are accepted. Adults connect with friends, pursue interests and learn how to live healthier. People from all backgrounds and walks of life come together to volunteer. We all build relationships that further our sense of belonging and purpose. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 5 A YMCA membership Unlimited Membership at 3 YMCAs - The Y's fitness centers are packed with all the latest cardio and strength training equipment. Whether you prefer running on a treadmill, cycling beside a friend, reading while on an elliptical trainer, lifting free weights or using strength training equipment, you can achieve your goals at the Y. Free Get Started Coaching - New members and those who need a refresher get a FREE Get Started session with a YMCA Wellness Coach. Our coaches help you establish a workout plan and also teach you how to use the cardio and strength training equipment. We'll also introduce you to group exercise and aquatics options. Free Group Exercise Classes - The Y offers tons of FREE group exercise classes with membership. From Zumba to Yoga, Pilates, cycling, step, bootcamp and more, you can find the perfect class at the Y. Programs - From swim lessons for all ages to sports, dance, martial arts, gymnastics and more, there's something for every interest at the Y. Members receive up to 50% off fee-based classes. Wellness Testing & Nutrition Consultations - The YMCA offers wellness testing that gives you a baseline for tracking your progress toward your fitness goals. Pools & Aquatic Programs - The Y’s indoor pools are the perfect place to swim laps, take lessons, or splash around with family and friends. View our pool schedules for the most updated calendar of lap and open swim hours. Certified lifeguards staff our pools, and our swim lessons are taught by trained instructors. My Y is Every Y - Members have access to most YMCAs in New England as part of the My Y is Every Y program. Check with your Y for more details. 6 | Early Spring 2015 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA is an amazing value: AWAY Program - Your Y membership allows you access to YMCA's across the world with the YMCA AWAY program. Earn a FREE Month - Refer a friend to the Y, and when they join and stay for 90 days or more you’ll get a FREE month of membership. Submit a Member Referral form to earn your free month! Save up to $150 Every Year - Subscribers to BlueCross/BlueShield, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, or Neighborhood Health are entitled to Insurer-To-Member fitness benefit reimbursement that helps you save $150 up to every year. Ask your health insurance provider for a reimbursement form today! Free Babysitting –We’ll watch the kids while you work out (available at most of our Ys)! This special benefit is available to Y family members. Personal Training - Whether you want to lose weight or tone up, prepare for a ski trip or train for an athletic event, YMCA personal training will get you results. Register at the Member Services Desk or fill out a Personal Training Inquiry Form and a Personal Trainer will contact you to set up an appointment. Joining is easy Schedule a tour or request membership information. Visit your local Y branch to sign up. We're open 7 days a week. Come in anytime and you can begin your membership right away. No contracts and money back guarantee. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 7 e v a S theDate 25th Annual Merrimack Valley YMCA Auction Gala Saturday 30 April 6:00pm DiBurro’s • 887 Boston Road • Haverhill $100 per person includes dinner and a complimentary cocktail hour Live Auction • Silent Auction Raffles • and more! For more information or to donate an item or service to the auction, please contact Kate Rozzi at 978.725.6681 or email at [email protected]. 8 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA A BRIGHTER TOMORROW STARTS TODAY YMCA Child Care Full-Day & Afterschool Available Providing quality and affordable toddler, preschool and afterschool childcare. Now currently enrolling - Ages 15 months - 12 years Child Hours a Care s early • Nationally accredited by NAEYC as 7:00am & as as 6:30 late p m Check w . ith branch your local for tim es. • Provider of prestigious “Early Reading First” program • Vouchers accepted and financial assistance available • FREE YMCA membership for children enrolled in the child care program Andover/North Andover YMCA - 978-685-3541 Lawrence YMCA - 978-686-6190 • Methuen YMCA - 978-683-5266 Harry Lee Cole School - 978-685-3541 Limited transportation available, check with your local branch for more information. Register Now! www.mvymca.org MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 9 IGNITING POTENTIAL BUILDING CHARACTER Teen Programs Youth in Government (Grades 9-12) Choose the branch of the Massachusetts Youth in Government program that best fits your interest: defend your bill in an effort to make it into a law in the Legislative Branch, participate in a mock trial in the Judicial Branch, write a newspaper article or conduct a video interview in the Press Corps or lobby to get your favorite bills passed into law in the Lobbyist Branch. Email Jim Holmes at [email protected] for more information. Thursday 6:30PM & Some Weekends (Only during the school year) Teen Achievers (12 - 19 Years) Member $FREE Individual $FREE Community $FREE Teen Leadership Program. Application process required. Must meet commitments throughout the year. SEPTEMBER - JUNE 3:30 - 8:00PM Leader’s Club Member $FREE Individual $FREE Community $FREE Take part in an amazing opportunity for teens to come together in leadership training, community service projects and other activities including day trips, rallies, special events, and a one week leadership school at the Silver Bay YMCA conference center during the summer. Check out your local branch for times and days. 10 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Adelante (Grades 7 - 8) FEE: Member 7th Graders FREE 8th Graders $10/week Community 7th Graders FREE 8th Graders $10/week A high school prep program for excelling 7th and 8th graders that have a desire to go to a private, Catholic, or boarding high school. SEPTEMBER - MAY T 4:30 - 6:30PM W 4:30 - 5:30PM TH 4:30 - 6:30PM JOIN US WE’RE MAKING A DIFFERENCE YMCA Education & Training Programs Stewards of Children (16+ Years) Member $FREE Individual $FREE Community $FREE Stewards of Children is a two hour online-training designed to educate adults on how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to the reality of child sexual abuse. Vist mvymca.org/stewards and click the link to take the training online. Contact Anne Whalen at 978-683-5266 or at [email protected] for more details. CPR/AED & First Aid Training (14 + Years) CPR/AED: Member $75 Individual $75 Community $105 CPR/AED & FA: Member $95 Individual $95 Community $125 We offer certification for CPR/AED and First Aid for the community. Classes can also be brought to locations in the community. Please contact Cara Green at 978-685-3541 or at [email protected]. Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 11 Hurricane SWIMMING (For ages 6-18 Years) HURRICANE Hurricane Swimming is a USA and YMCA age group swim club. We A N A YM C A compete in local, regional and National level meets. We offer novice, intermediate and senior level training groups where we emphasize stroke technique, goal setting and personal growth through swimming. Parent volunteerism is required at all meets. SWIMMING Many of our swimmers participate year-round, but we do offer opportunities for seasonal swimming. Our Short Course season begins in early September and continues through Mid-March. Our Long Course season begins in April and continues through early August. Tryouts are held in August or September each year. There will also be individual tryouts between March and June as needed. Swimmers ages 9-18 who have working knowledge of the four competitive strokes and diving are welcome to try out. Swimmers 6-8 years old must be proficient in freestyle, backstroke and diving in order to try out. For more information please contact Head Coach and Director of Hurricane Swimming, Dan Reilly at (978) 685-3541 or [email protected]. For tryout and additional information, please visit our team website: www.anahurricanes.org. Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. 12 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA ANA synchro (Synchronized Swim Team 6-19 Years) Join New England’s top synchronized swimming team! ANA Synchro is the competitive synchronized swimming team of the Merrimack Valley YMCA. The team embraces the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to provide a positive and character-building youth sports experience. The team is open to girls ages 6 to 19, while offering multiple levels of instruction and competition. Synchronized swimming combines music, dance and swimming into “the ultimate team sport.” Through the artistry and athletics of synchronized swimming and team competition, athletes build lifelong friendships and skills while developing the confidence to dream big and pursue their goals. The season begins in September and concludes in June, with opportunties to join thoughout the year. The team competes locally in New England and travels to regional, zone, and national championship meets. Highlights of the season include our annual show enjoyed by family and friends, and our team banquet. For more information contact: Head Coach & Director of ANA Synchro, Leah Pinette at 978-685-3541 or at [email protected]. For additional information, please visit our team website: www.anasynchro.org Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 13 Making Memories that Last a Lifetime YMCA SUMMER CAMPS • Camp Lawrence for Boys & Camp Nokomis for Girls For more than 100 years, our resident camps, located on Winnipesaukee’s Bear Island, have been providing an enriching, fun, and safe experience for youth from 8 to 16 year old. The girls and boys choose their own schedules from a wide range of athletic, creative, and instructional activities. • Day Camp Otter Day Camp Otter, located on Captain’s Pond in Salem NH, is a scenic, daytime get-away for boys and girls, ages 6 to 13. Along with the weekly themes, Otter days are filled with all-camp activities and includes daily transportation throughout the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire. • Road Rangers Travel Day Camp Our travel camps create opportunities for campers ages 10 to 14, to get involved in a particular activity that is of interest to them. Each of the weeks will involve themed-day trips that are fun, challenging, and adventure-filled learning experiences. • Family Camp Family Camp is the perfect blend of organized, structured activities and time to do whatever it is you want. Throughout the day you can decide if you want to go fishing, hiking, sailing, swimming, waterskiing, do arts and crafts, conquer the ropes course, and more. For more information about the Merrimack Valley YMCA’s summer camps call us at 978-975-1330, email us at [email protected], or visit our website at http://camp.mvymca.org. Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. 14 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Diabetes Prevention: Big Rewards, Small Steps The YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program is a community-based lifestyle improvement program for adults with pre-diabetes. Its purpose is to empower adults with lasting lifestyle changes that will improve their overall health and reduce their chance of developing Type II diabetes. Currently, diabetes affects nearly 26 million people. Another 79 million have pre-diabetes and are at risk of developing diabetes. Research by the National Institute of Health has shown that programs like the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program reduce the number of new cases of diabetes by 58% overall and 71% in individuals over age 60. For more informations please visit www.mvymca.org/YDPP or contact Cara Green Health & Wellness Director Andover/North Andover YMCA 165 Haverhill Street Andover, MA 01810 978-685-3541 [email protected] Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 15 The Merrimack Valley YMCA will become a provider of the nationally recognized LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA program thanks to an implementation grant from YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the Y's national resource office, in partnership with the LIVESTRONG Foundation. Launching in early 2016, the 12-week physical activity and well-being initiative helps people affected by cancer reach their holistic health goals. Additionally, programs like LIVESTRONG at the YMCA are part of the Y's overall commitment to help cancer survivors recover in a safe and supportive environment. More information on this program, please contact: Lori Laviolette Cathy Flynn LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Project Manager [email protected] LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Member Engagement Coordinator [email protected] Nicole Bennett LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Health & Wellness Coordinator [email protected] 16 | SUMMER 2015 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Where Fun And Fitness Meets Academic Achievement Available for Ages 8-11 What is Active Science®? The Active Science® program is designed to promote physical activity and academic achievement. Participants will wear activity monitors that will keep track of: steps, distance, calories, and minutes of intense exercise done in every session! Children will then use that data to explore lessons in science and math delivered through the Active Science mobile app. For more information visit: activescienceforkids.org Earn reward points and compete against your peers and other YMCAS! For Dates and Times see page 25. Register at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center for more information. Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 17 Andover/ north Andover YMCA Table of Contents aquatics.............................................21-23 • Swim Lessons • Swim Teams • Life Guard Training • Adult Swim & Water Exercise ARTS..........................................................23 • Arts & Crafts Programs Dance.........................................................24 • Ballet • Tap • Jazz and Hip Hop Gymnastics................................................24 • Parent/Child Gymnastics Health & wellness.................................25-28 • Training & Fitness Programs • Group Exercise Classes • Weight Lifting Programs personal training.....................................28 SPECIAL INTEREST.........................................29 • Play Groups • Parent’s Night Out Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. 18 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Ever See Anyone Walk on Water? The 2016 ANA Synchro Annual Show April 2nd at 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM April 3rd at 3:00 PM Well the YMCA’s synchronized swim team sure can! Come join us and watch this nationally ranked team of over 65 swimmers rocket through the air, twist and flip, turn and lift, and yet propel through the water with such amazing grace it will take your breath away. Closing out this fantastic annual event which features custom-made swim suits and Olympic-inspired choreography, is a stunning candle routine. We promise you’ll be telling your friends about this show the next day – this is not the synchronized swimming, little twirl in the water sport of long ago. This is a high-energy sport and a high-energy show! Check it out! The 2016 ANA Synchro Annual Show will be held April 2 at 3:00PM and 6:00PM and April 3 at 3:00PM. Two of last years’ performances completely sold out. Be sure to buy your tickets early and support your local YMCA’s ANA Synchro! Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 19 The Andover North Andover Construction Project Over the past 18 months we’ve taken great steps to improve things for our members. As you may already know, we have been in the process of a transformational renovation to our current facility. We are particularly excited to give you some excellent news regarding the progress of the project. We have opened our new expanded Wellness Center during the month of December and just to touch on a few new features, we have added and opened an early childhood development center, an active living center for older adults and a greatly expanded aquatics center including a new family pool and lots of additional enhancements too numerous to mention. Barring not too many unforeseen issues, we excitedly anticipate completion of the entire project by the end of the first quarter (March) of 2016 with more great features to come. Nothing matters more to us than your complete satisfaction. We are extremely proud of what has been accomplished in making these improvements as well as our drive to deliver a world class experience and facility to our members. Please stop by and tour the brand new facility. You will be absolutely awestruck! Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. 20 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Aquatics Parent/child lessons (6 months - 5 Years) Youth Lessons (6-13 Years) Family $72 Family $80 Individual $120 Community $220 (1 Day/Week) Individual $110 Community $175 Shrimp (6-12 Months) Parent/child class for ages 6-12 months. Please check our website for the most current class information. Family $140 Individual $180 Community $390 (2 Days/Week) Family $225 Individual $325 Community $525 (3 Days/Week) Progressive Swim Lessons. Kipper (1-2 Years) Parent/child class for ages 1-2. Please check our website for the most current class information. Please check our website for the most current class information. SyncHro splash (6-12 Years) Family $170 Individual $200 Community $203 Inia (2-3 Years) Parent/child class for ages 2-3. Please check our website for the most current class information. For more details please contact the director at 978-685-3541 ext. 142. Perch (3-5 Years) Parent/child class for ages 3-5. Please check our website for the most current class information. Private Swim Lessons (Ages 3+) Family $128 Individual $156 Non-Competitive Synchronized Swimming Class. Class meets twice a week. Prerequisites: Must be able to swim 50 yards front crawl stroke, as well as be comfortable going underwater. No synchro experience is necessary. Community $205 Individualized swim instruction. Fee includes four 30 minute swim lessons. Semi-private lessons available as well. Up to four participants of similar swim ability. Please contact the Aquatics Director for more details at 978-685-3541. Preschool Lessons (3-6 Years) DAYS TIMES T 4:30 - 5:15PM TH 4:30 - 5:15PM ANA Synchro (Synchronized Swim Team 6-19 Years) #1 synchronized swimming program in New England. For more information contact Head Coach & Director of ANA Synchro Leah Pinette at 978-685-3541 ext 142 or at [email protected]. SEPTEMBER - JUNE Family $80 Individual $110 Community $175 (1 Day/Week) Family $120 Individual $215 Community $305 (2 Days/Week) Family $195 Individual $305 Community $505 (3 Days/Week) Progressive swim instruction without parents. Please check our website for the most current class information. Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 21 Aquatics Hurricane Swimming (6-18 Years) Aquacize (18+ Years) Hurricane Swimming is a USA and YMCA age group swim club. We compete in local, regional and national level meets. We offer novice, intermediate and senior level training groups where we emphasize stroke technique, goal setting and personal growth through swimming. Parent volunteerism is required at all meets. Many of our swimmers participate year-round, but we do offer opportunities for seasonal swimming. Our Short Course season begins in early September and continues through mid-March. Our Long Course season begins in April and continues through earlyAugust. Family $112 Individual $168 Community $336 (M,W, & F CLASSES) Tryouts are held in August or September each year at the Lawrence YMCA. There will also be individual tryouts between March and June as needed. Swimmers ages 9-18 who have working knowledge of the four competitive strokes and diving are welcome to try out. Swimmers 6-8 years old must be proficient in freestyle, backstroke and diving in order to try out. For more information please contact Head Coach and Director of Hurricane Swimming, Dan Reilly at (978) 685-3541 or [email protected]. For tryout and additional information, please visit our team website: www.anahurricanes.org. Family $68 Individual $102 Community $204 (T & TH CLASSES) Water fitness that stresses aerobic, stretching, muscle toning and flexibility. DAYS TIMES M, W, F 8:15 - 8:55AM T & TH 8:15 - 8:55AM T & TH 7:15 - 7:55PM Arthritis Foundation Program (18+ Years) Family/Senior $68 Community $204 Individual $102 This program follows guidelines put forth by the National Arthritis Foundation. DAYS TIMES W&F 9:00 - 9:40AM Pre Team (8-14 Years) Drills & Distance (18+ Years) Family $80 A class to improve stroke technique & endurance. Individual $120 Community $220 We will work on competitive stroke technique, start & turns and endurance. Swimmers must be able to swim 200 yards continuously and have a strong freestyle & back stroke with an understanding of breast stroke and butterfly. Please check our website for the most current class information. Please check our website for the most current class information. A challenging shallow water cardio & strength class. Intense H20 (18+ Years) Family $68 Individual $102 Community $204 Lifeguard Training (15+ Years) DAYS TIMES American Red Cross Training (includes CPR, AED and Oxygen Administration Certs.) M&W 7:15 - 7:55PM Please check our website for the most current class information. Adult Swim Instruction (18+ Years) Swim lessons for all abilities. Learn To Lap (18+ Years) YMCA Members $FREE A FREE class to teach lap swim etiquette, improve technique and goal setting. Please check our website for the most current class information. DAYS TIMES SAT 6:30 - 7:45AM Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. 22 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Aquatics ARTS Water Workout (18+ Years) Art with Heart (1-2 Years) Family/Senior $35 Community $106 Family $72 Individual $53 A low impact workout to improve joints and muscles. DAYS T TIMES DAYS TIMES 9:00 - 9:40AM W 10:00 - 10:45AM SAT 9:00 - 9:45AM Aqua Zumba (18+ Years) Family $40 Individual $60 Active Artist (3-5 Years) Community $120 Child Watch 2 Low Impact water version of traditional Zumba. DAYS TIMES TH 9:00 - 9:40AM Water Walking Family $112 Family $105 Individual $105 Community $225 Get creative and get moving with the games followed by an art project. (18+ Years) Individual $168 Community $336 A non-impact aerobic workout in deep end of Lap Pool. DAYS TIMES M, W & F 9:00 - 9:40AM DAYS TIMES T 9:30 - 11:00AM Preschool Play Group (3-5 Years) Family $105 Individual $105 Community $225 Kids experience free-play, structured games and do a simple craft. Master’s Swim Team (19+ Years) Family/Senior $FREE Community $60 Individual $72 Community $225 This parent/ child class explores the process of being creative and having fun with various nontoxic art mediums. Individual $FREE DAYS TIMES M 9:45 - 11:30AM Exploring Art (3-6 Years) Team members must be YMCA members. Members should be able to swim 500 continuous yards. For more inforamtion contact Kate D’Ambrosio at [email protected]. Family $80 Individual $80 Community $140 Enjoy a different craft every week. DAYS TIMES TIMES TH 10:00 - 11:00AM M/W 8:00 - 9:00PM Andover SAT 10:00 - 11:00AM SUN 6:00 - 8:00PM Andover DAYS Senior Aqua (65+ Years) YMCA Members (Only) $FREE A FREE water exercise class for MVYMCA members only. DAYS TIMES M&W 7:30 - 8:10AM Activities in Art (5-11 Years) Family $80 Individual $80 Community $140 Explore clay, paint, pastels, shaving cream and more! DAYS TIMES W 4:00 - 4:15PM Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 23 GYMNASTICS Dance PRESCHOOL BALLET (3-5 Years) Parent/Child gymnastics Class (1-3 Years) Family $31 Family $72 Individual $31 Community $124 This class is an introduction to Ballet. DAYS TIMES M 1:00 - 1:30PM Individual $72 Community $120 Parent/Child class with a focus on gymnastics. DAYS TIMES F 9:00 - 9:45AM F 9:45 - 10:20AM Preschool Tap (3-5 Years) Family $31 Individual $31 Community $124 This class is an introduction to tap. DAYS TIMES M 1:40 - 2:10PM Youth Beginner jazz and hip hop (6-10Years) Family $62 Individual $62 Community $124 This class will introduce basic Jazz and Hip Hop steps. DAYS TIMES M 4:00 - 5:00PM DRESS CODE Solid colored leotard and pink tights. Ballet slippers, jazz shoes and tap shoes. Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. 24 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA HEALTH & WELLNESS Preschool Taekwondo teen boot camp (12-15 Years) (3-5 Years) Family $64 Individual $96 Community $160 Family $112 Individual $168 Community $280 Taught by instructors from ATA Martial Arts in Andover, students will learn valuable life-skills such as self-confidence, perseverance and courage while learning Taekwondo. This class includes drills, high-intensity DAYS TIMES T 10:15 - 10:45AM Youth Taekwondo (6-12 Years) intervals, and body weight training incorporating technology devises such as pedometers, heart rate monitors and accelerometers to collect data as they exercise. DAYS TIMES T & TH 6:00 - 7:00PM Family $112 Individual $175 Community $300 Youth Training (8-12 Years) Taught by instructors from ATA Martial Arts in Andover, students will learn valuable life-skills such as self-confidence, perseverance and courage while learning Taekwondo. Family $70 Individual $105 Community $210 This is a coached workout filled with cardiovascular activities and strength training that will help keep your kids active and fit. DAYS TIMES DAYS TIMES T & TH 3:45 - 4:30PM T & TH 3:45 - 4:45PM Young Adult / Adult Taekwondo Teen Training (13-15 Years) (13+ Years) Family $112 Individual $175 Community $300 Taught by instructors from ATA Martial Arts in Andover, this high-energy classes will improve your fitness while developing life skills such as leadership and self-control while learning Taekwondo forms, sparring and self-defense. DAYS TIMES T & TH 6:30 - 7:30PM Family $70 Individual $105 Community $210 This is a coached workout filled with cardiovascular activites and strength training that will help keep your teen active and fit. DAYS TIMES M&W 5:00 - 6:00PM Active Science (8-11 Years) Family $56 Individual $84 Community $140 Active Science is an exciting initiative that helps kids increase daily physical activity while simultaneously learning concepts in science and math. DAYS TIMES W 6:30 - 7:30PM SAT 9:00 - 10:00AM Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 25 HEALTH & WELLNESS Weight lifting 101 (15-18 Years) INSANITY® (All Levels) Weight Room You’ve seen the at-home version of this HIIT program (High Intensity Interval Training), now come try the group version! You’ll blast fat and calories and build strength in this super-charged 40 minute class. Family $56 Individual $84 Community $140 Learn to lift weights safely and effectively with this class guided by one of our trained instructors. This class will teach you the fundamentals of strength training and help you design a program that will help you reach your goals. This class is for beginner & advanced levels. DAYS TIMES T 4:00 - 5:00PM Advanced weight lifting (15-18 Years) Weight Room Family $56 Individual $84 Community $140 This class is for those who have some experience in the weight room but still require some guidance to help take their workout to the next level. This class is for beginner & advanced levels. DAYS TIMES T 5:00 - 6:00PM KICKBOXING (All Levels) A free-style (no bags) Kickboxing class with a focus on proper Kickboxing technique and cardio-vascular training. KICKBOXING with BAGS (All Levels/Ages 16+) Kickboxing class using free-standing Wavemaster punching bags. Boxing gloves and wraps required. Gloves and wraps can be borrowed for trial class. NOW FREE FOR ALL MEMBERS!! PILATES (All Levels) Pilates exercises concentrate on the core muscles of the abdominals, back, and lower body. Performed on a mat and often with small equipment. POWER YOGA (Intermediate/Advanced) A vigorous, flowing form of Yoga. Group Exercise Classes Group Exercise classes are free for all members. Times and days of classes vary, please visit our website or our Welcome Center for the most current schedule. Participants must be age 13 with parent in the same class to attend. Age 16+ without parent. Contact Nicole Bennett at [email protected], with any questions. *Reservations are required for Spinning®, Barre Pilates, TRX®, TRX® Rip Trainer and Kickboxing with Bags classes. Please visit the Andover/North Andover Branch Group Exercise page on our website for instructions on class reservations. BOOT CAMP (Intermediate/Advanced) HIIT Training at its best! Class includes athletic training drills and high-intensity intervals along with strength training exercises utilizing body weight & equipment. Class may be held outdoors on occasion with weather permitting. RIPPED SPIN (All Levels) This class is a combination of 45 minutes of Spinning® followed by 30 minutes of TRX® Rip Trainer. Participants can take both or one portion of the class. SPINNING® (All Levels) The original indoor cycling program, is an unmatched way to make your fitness goals a reality. With no complicated moves to learn, a motivating group environment, top-notch instructors, and music that begs your legs to pedal. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to set up your bike. Please bring a towel and water bottle. All bikes equipped with SPD pedals. STEP & SCULPT (All Levels) Take it back to the basics with this cardiovascular training classic that incorporates strength training and core conditioning. GENTLE YOGA (All Levels) Slow moving, floor-supported gentle movements and Yoga poses enable you to release stress from your back, hips, neck, and shoulders. Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. 26 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA HEALTH & WELLNESS STRENGTH TRAINING (All Levels) ZUMBA TONING® (All Levels) A variety of strength training exercises using free weights and body weight are used to tone and strengthen your body with an emphasis on proper body alignment and technique. This is the original ZUMBA dance-fitness class taken to the next level. ZUMBA TONING® is an innovative muscle training program with the addition of light weights. TRX® (All Levels/Ages 16+) ZUMBA GOLD® (Beginner/All Levels) The total body conditioning class using the revolutionary method of Suspension Training. The easy-to-follow program that lets you move to the beat at your own speed. It’s an invigorating, community-oriented dancefitness class that feels fresh, and most of all, exhilarating! Zumba Gold® classes provide modified, low-impact moves for active older adults. TRX® RIP TRAINER (All Levels) The TRX® RIp Trainer uses an innovative resistance cord system to create a variable, unbalanced load to develop core strength, explosive power and flexibility. Senior Exercise Class (65+ Years) TRX® WITH RIP TRAINER (All Levels) Gym This is a strength training class that incorporates the use of the TRX Suspension Trainer and the TRX Rip Trainer. Family $Free TRX® / SPIN (All Levels) This class is a combination of 30 minutes of TRX® followed by 45 minutes of Spinning. Participants can take both or one portion of the class. YOGA (All Levels) This is a Yoga class for participants of all levels. Instructor will give you options and modifications to help guide your Yoga practice. YOGA FLOW (All Levels) Poses are linked by breath and flow from one to another giving you a moderate to vigorous workout. Individual $Free Community $60 Join a great group of adults who enjoy staying active and having fun. Perform basic moves and routines designed to improve your balance, coordination, strength, stamina, posture, and flexibility. Exercise in an environment where you are encouraged to focus on what you can do and build from there. Bring a mat and a pillow or towel if you are able to participate in floor exercises. *There are extra mats if you forget yours. Instructor: Denise Boucher- certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor with 20 years experience teaching and learning. DAYS TIMES T & TH 7:50 - 8:50AM Y Weight Loss Challenge YOGA FOR FITNESS (All Levels) Family/Individual $600 This class combines traditional Hatha Yoga with modern fitness movements. This active flowing class will challenge your strength, flexibility and balance. Kick start your weight loss efforts and start the New Year off right! This 16 week program includes personal training sessions, nutrition guidance and accountability. ZUMBA® (All Levels) Please contact: Nicole Bennett for more information at [email protected] Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic workout system. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Community $900 Challenge begins the week of 1/10/16! Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 27 HEALTH & WELLNESS Personal training Obstacle Course Race Training Personal Training (13+ Years) Family $120 Individual $180 Community $360 Our certified trainers can provide the motivation, support and knowledge to help you reach your health and fitness goals. Working one-on-one can help you create a personalized exercise plan and maximize the effectiveness of your workout. We also offer Semi Private Training giving you the opportunity to exercise with friends while also gaining the expertise of a trainer. Start training now for those Spring Spartans, Tough Mudders and Foam Fests! This class meets 2x per week and incorporates high intensity interval training (HIIT) using kettle bells, med balls, box jumps, wall climbing and more to get you race ready. Please contact: Nicole Bennett for more information at [email protected] To schedule an appointment or more info contact Cara Green at 978-685-3541 or [email protected]. Group Training (13+ Years) Family $128 Individual $144 Community $360 (2X WEEK) Join a group of 5 – 10 people to work out when you want, 2 days per week, with a trainer of your choice to get personalized attention to help you reach your fitness goals. For more information contact Cara Green at 978-685-3541 or [email protected]. Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. 28 | Fall 2015 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA SPECIAL INTEREST Cooking Party (All Ages) Parent’s Night Out (4-12 Years) Family $20 Individual $22 Community $28 Kids play in the gymnasium, do a fun craft, have dinner, a light snack and more while parents enjoy the night out. Minimum 48 hour advance registration required. DATE TIMES TBA TBA Community $295 Come celebrate your special day whipping up a delicious concoction with friends. 10 guests max. A Party host will guide you through your day, and assist with transitions. Please contact Youth and Families Program Director, Maria Furnari at [email protected]; or (978) 685-3541 X110 for more information or to schedule a party or stop by our Welcome Center and fill out a Birthday Party Request form. Teaching/Lap Pool parties (All Ages) FEE: Member $275 FEE: Member $250 Community $400 Enjoy 50 minutes of swim in either the Teaching or Lap Pool, followed by one hour in a party room. 40 guests maximum for Lap Pool; 20 guests maximum for Teaching Pool. A Party host will guide you through your day, and assist with transitions. Please contact Youth and Families Program Director, Maria Furnari at [email protected]; or (978) 685-3541 X110 for more information or to schedule a party or stop by our Welcome Center and fill out a Birthday Party Request form. Dance Party (All Ages) FEE: Member $200 Community $290 Get moving to the music! 45 minutes in the Studio, followed by one hour in a party room. 14 guests maximum. A Party host will guide you through your day, and assist with transitions. Please contact Youth and Families Program Director, Maria Furnari at [email protected]; or (978) 685-3541 X110 for more information or to schedule a party or stop by our Welcome Center and fill out a Birthday Party Request form. Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 29 Lawrence YMCA English version Table of Contents aquatics...........................................32-33 • Swim Lessons • Swim Club Health & wellness.....................................34 • Youth & Teen Training • Group Exercise Classes • Training & Fitness Programs Music Club House................................34-35 • Instrument Lessons • Vocal Lessons • Open Mic Nights • Recording • Concerts & Workshops personal training...................................36 special interest.......................................36 • Party Rentals • Video Production sports....................................................37 • Martial Arts • Basketball • Sports Medley Programs Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. 30 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS baseball Leagues at the Lawrence YMCA Itty bitty baseball (4-8 years) Frost School Family $50 Individual $50 Community $75 This six week coached pitch/t-ball program focuses on the fundamentals of t-ball through practices and games. DAYS TIMES DATES SAT 10:00 - 11:30AM 4/30 - 6/18 The Roberto Clemente Baseball League Frost School (4-12 years) Family $65 Individual $65 Community $65 The Roberto Clemente Baseball League was started in 1993 with 45 Children on four teams. The purpose was to provide an outlet for family unity through an organization that could provide educational workshops, family activities and athletic competition for children and their families. The league is for children ages 4 to 12 years old. The league is wholly dependent on volunteers and now is part of the YMCA. Registrations: Open now - May 6, 2016 Groups: T-Ball (4-6yrs) • Rookie (7-9yrs) Minor (10-12yrs) Key Dates to remember: Team Tryouts April 2, 2016 • 10am-12pm (ages 7-9) • 12pm-2pm (ages 10-12) • Opening Day May 7. Roberto Clemente Park 1:00pm. Team pictures will start at 12:00pm Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 31 Aquatics Parent/child lessons (6 months - 3 Years) Pool Synchro splash (6-12 Years) Pool Family $30 Individual $40 Community $60 Parent child class with a focus on swimming. DAYS TIMES SAT 9:45 - 10:15AM Preschool Lessons (3-5 Years) Pool Non-competitive Synchronized Swimming Class. Prerequisites: Must be able to swim 25 yards front crawl stroke, as well as be comfortable going underwater. No synchro experience is necessary. For more information on times and prices please contact the director at 978-686-6191. youth Lessons (6-12 Years) Pool Family $30 Individual $40 Community $60 We will offer every level at every class time. Sign up for the days and times you want and our instructors will put the kids in the correct level. Family $30 Individual $40 Community $60 We will offer every level at every class time. Sign up for the days and times you want and our instructors will put the kids in the correct level. DAYS TIMES DAYS M 4:30 - 5:00PM M 4:30 - 5:10PM M 5:05 - 5:35PM M 5:15 - 5:55PM 6:00 - 6:40PM TIMES M 5:40 - 6:10PM M W 4:30 - 5:00PM W 4:30 - 5:10PM W 5:05 - 5:35PM W 5:15 - 5:55PM W 5:40 - 6:10PM W 6:00 - 6:40PM F 4:30 - 5:00PM F 4:30 - 5:10PM F 5:05 - 5:35PM F 5:15 - 5:55PM F 5:40 - 6:10PM F 6:00 - 6:40PM SAT 10:15 - 10:45AM SAT 10:15 - 10:55AM SAT 10:50 - 11:20AM SAT 11:00 - 11:40AM SAT 11:25 - 11:55AM SAT 11:45 - 12:25AM SAT 12:00 - 12:30PM SAT 12:30 - 1:10PM Private/Semi-Private Swim Classes Pool MEMBER: $80/4 classes COMMUNITY: $100/4 classes Individualized swim instruction for all levels. Fee includes four, 30 minutes lessons. Semi-private lessons available as well. Up to four participants of similar swim ability, with an additional fee of $25 dollars per extra swimmer. To schedule a private or semi-private lesson, please contact the Aquatic Manager. PRE TEAM (7-18 Years) Pool Family $33 Individual $40 Community $60 (1 Day/Week) Family $65 Individual $65 Community $80 (2 Days/Week) Previously called Lawrence Swim Club, Pre-Team focuses on competitive stroke technique, start & turns and endurance. Swimmers must be able to swim 200 yards continuously and have a strong freestyle & backstroke with an understanding of breast stroke and butterfly. Register for programs online at mvymca. org or in person at the Welcome Center. 32 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA DAYS TIMES M &W 5:15 - 5:55PM Aquatics WIBIT WIPEOUT (7+ Years) Red-cross Lifeguard Course and Lifeguard Review Course Pool Pool Fees: FREE for members and Guests Lifeguard Course: Family $225 Individual $225 Community $325 The Wibit is an inflatable obstacle course that spans the entire length of the pool. Swimmers can race across it or just enjoy the challenge trying not to fall off! This is a great activity for families with older children. Swimmers, who do not pass the deep-end swim test, must wear a lifejacket on the Wibit for safety. For Wibit Wipeout dates and times please see the pool schedule. Lifeguard Review: Family $100 Individual $100 Community $200 Adult Swim instruction (13+ Years) Pool Family $40 Individual $60 Community $80 For adults who are beginning to learn to swim. DAYS TIMES F 6:15 - 6:55PM Flick & Float (All Ages) Pool Family $2 Individual $2 Community $5 Watch a movie while you swim! We will turn on the underwater lights and project a movie onto the wall. For Flick & Float dates and times please check with the aqutics department. Waterfront Lifeguard Module Pool Family $40 Individual $60 Community $80 Lifeguard Course: The American Red Cross Lifeguard course trains participants to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatics emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. To complete the course participants must pass the entry exam, attend all lessons and pass the final written and practical exams. The Lifeguard course is approximately 26 hours long. Upon completion of this course participants will receive American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED valid for 2 years. Lifeguard Review: The Lifeguard review course is for participants with a valid Lifeguard/ First Aid/CPR/AED who need to renew their certifications. The review course is approximately 14 hours long. For more information about these courses please contact the aquatic manager at 978-686-6191. COURSE DATE TIMES Lifeguard ARC 2/15 - 2/18 9:00 - 4:00PM Lifeguard ARC 4/18 - 4/21 9:00 - 4:00PM Lifeguard Review 2/17 - 218 9:00 - 4:00PM Lifeguard Review 4/20 - 4/21 9:00 - 4:00PM The Waterfront Skills module trains lifeguards to prevent and respond to emergencies in nonsurf, open-water areas found at public parks, resorts, summer camps and campgrounds. Upon completion of this course participants will receive American Red Cross certificate indicating Waterfront Skills valid for 2 years. (The Waterfront Skills certificate is only valid when accompanied by a current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED.) This course is approximately 6 hours long. Participants must pass the entry exam to take the course. For more information about this module please contact the aquatic manager at 978-6866191. DAYS DATE TIMES F 2/19 9:00 - 4:00PM F 4/22 9:00 - 4:00PM Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 33 MUSIC CLUBHOUSE HEALTH & WELLNESS Youth/teen Training (9-17 Years) Wellness Center Family $35 Drum Lessons (10-18 Years) Music Clubhouse Individual $35 Community $70 Take a step in the right direction with personal training. This class is a 6 week session. For more information please contact the Welcome Center at 978-686-6191. FEE: $FREE Learn to play the drum set in various styles, such as Rock, R&B, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Latin. Lessons are 30 minutes each. Group Exercise Classes Cardio Kickboxing (16+ years to participate) Family $FREE Individual $FREE Community $5 Cardio Kickboxing is a fun 1 hour, action-packed workout that combines martial arts, boxing and dance moves. You get a challenging cardiovascular and full body workout as you kick, punch, block and move in each class. This class provides both resistance training and cardiovascular benefits to its participants. Individual $FREE Community $5 Ages 13 w/parent present in same class. Ages 16+ without parent. Times and days vary. Check website for current schedule. Designed for any and all fitness levels, this class includes various training methods of high intensity cardio and muscle conditioning drills, using both body weight and equipment. This class can be modified for any fitness level to ensure you maximize the results of your workout. Yoga (16+ Years) Mat Room Family $FREE Individual $FREE Community $5 A great way to achieve flexibility and relaxation and be in control of your body. Zumba (16 + Years) Family $FREE Individual $FREE Community $5 TIMES W 4:00 - 7:00PM Guitar lessons (10-18 Years) Music Clubhouse FEE: $FREE Learn to play electric or acoustic guitar for the first time or come and improve your skills. Lessons are 30 minutes each; Guitars provided by the Music Clubhouse. Re-Booted Bootcamp (16+ Years) Family $FREE DAYS DAYS TIMES W 4:00 - 7:00PM Bass guitar lessons (10-18 Years) Music Clubhouse FEE: $FREE Learn rhythm and melody on bass guitar, an important and exciting instrument. Lessons are 30 minutes each. Guitars provided by the Music Clubhouse. DAYS TIMES W 4:00 - 7:00PM piano lessons (10-18 Years) Music Clubhouse FEE: $FREE You will learn scales, chords, and be able to play and jam on many different songs by the end of this program. Lessons are 30 minutes each. A basic choreography of Salsa, Samba and Latin style moves, mixed in a free style choreography to give you the best aerobic workout of your life. DAYS TIMES T 4:00 - 7:00PM Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. 34 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA MUSIC CLUBHOUSE Vocal Lessons (10-18 Years) Music Work Shop Thursdays (10-18 Years) Music Clubhouse Music Clubhouse FEE: $FREE FEE: $FREE Develop your own style and learn techniques to increase your vocal range, strength and flexibility. Lessons are 30 minutes each. Every Thursday, the Lawrence Music Clubhouse hosts Music Workshop Thursdays! Each Thursday Music Clubhouse instructors lead different Workshops such as: Jam Improv Workshops, Group Recording Workshops, Lyric Writing Workshops, Music Trivia Night, Song Writing Workshops, Performance Development Workshops, Band Practices, and Jazz Improv Workshops and many more exciting Workshops. DAYS TIMES M 4:00 - 7:00PM Lyrics in the Studio (10-18 Years) Music Clubhouse FEE: $FREE Record your voice in the Music Clubhouse Studio over your favorite artist’s instrumentals and put it on a CD to take home and listen to or share with friends and family. Record original songs in the state of the art recording studio located at the Lawrence YMCA’s Music Clubhouse. Learn how to use Microphones, Headphones, a Mixing board, and Protools Recording software to create an album of original material or covers of your favorite artists. DAYS TIMES M 4:00 - 7:00PM Open Mic Night (10-18 Years) Music Clubhouse FEE: $FREE DAYS TIMES TH 5:00 - 7:00PM In the Studio: Recording and Beat Making Music Clubhouse (13-18 Years) FEE: $FREE Learn now to build radio ready tracks in our stateof-the-art recording studio. Two 30 minute sessions followed by open studio time for students to work on projects. DAYS TIMES T 4:00 - 7:00PM TH 4:00 - 7:00PM F 4:00 - 7:00PM On the first Thursday of every month, the Music Clubhouse hosts an Open Mic Night, giving anyone the chance to hit the stage and show off their talents! DATES DAYS TIMES 3/3 TH 5:00 - 7:00PM 4/7 TH 5:00 - 7:00PM 5/5 TH 5:00 - 7:00PM 6/2 TH 5:00 - 7:00PM Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 35 Personal training personal Training - 1 Hour Session SPECIAL INTEREST Adelante SCHOOL Success program Wellness Center (18+ Years) (7th & 8th Graders) Take a step in the right direction with the help of our certified personal trainers. By appointment only. FEE: $10/wk for 8th Graders $FREE for 7th Graders category FEE Member $35/1 Session $165/5 Sessions $300/10 Sessions $336/12 Sessions Community $70/1 Session $250/5 Sessions $450/10 Sessions $480/12 Sessions Personal Training - 1/2 Hour Session Wellness Center (14+ Years) Take a step in the right direction with the help of our certified personal trainers. By appointment only. category FEE Member $28/1 Session $130/5 Sessions $250/10 Sessions $276/12 Sessions Community $56/1 Session $200/5 Sessions $350/10 Sessions $360/12 Sessions Group Personal Training: 2 - 5 people/1Hour Session (14+ Years) Wellness Center Personal training sessions for you and your friends. By appointment only. category FEE Member $30/1 Session $140/5 Sessions $260/10 Sessions $312/12 Sessions Community $60/1 Session $250/5 Sessions $410/10 Sessions $432/12 Sessions A high school prep program for excelling 7th and 8th graders that have a desire to go to a private, Catholic, or boarding high school. DATES DAYS TIMES Sept - May T-TH 4:30 - 6:30PM Sept - May W 4:30 - 5:30PM Party Rentals (All Ages) Pool FEE: Member $100 Community $150 Celebrate any special occasion with a pool party! Rental includes one hour of pool time and one hour in a private recreation room for your snacks, cake, and gifts. DAYS TIMES SAT & SUN CALL FOR TIMES YMCA Water Park Party Rental (4+ Years) Pool FEE: Member $150 Community $185 Our Water Park Obstacle Course is available for rent for your special occasion! Rental includes 45 minutes of pool time and one hour in a private recreation room for your snacks, cake, and gifts. DAYS TIMES SAT & SUN CALL FOR TIMES Video Production Program (10-18 Years) FEE: $FREE The video production program is 2-day per week program for age groups 10-13 (Mon & Wed) and 14-18 (Tue & Thur) from 3:30-7:30pm. The program will specialize in teaching students how to plan, shoot and edit professional quality video with new era technology like the iPod Touch, iPhone and HD Digital Photo & Video Cameras. Students will learn how to produce through multimedia projects for the Lawrence YMCA, The Music Clubhouse and projects of personal interest! Shoot, edit and PRESS PLAY! DAYS TIMES AGES M&W 3:30 - 7:30PM 10-13 years T & TH 3:30 - 7:30PM 14-18 years Register for programs online at mvymca.org F (open Studio) 1:00 - 5:00PM 10-18 years or inRegistré person at the Welcome Center. para programas en la web mvymca.org o en persona. 36 | Fall 2015 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Sports tiny tots sports medley (3-6 Years) The Roberto Clemente Baseball League Family $FREE Frost School (4-12 years) Individual $45 Community $65 This eight week class is designed to introduce youngsters to a variety of sports including, but not limited to, basketball, soccer, and t-ball. DAYS DATES TIMES W 2/23 - 4/13 6:00 - 7:00PM Itty bitty baseball (4-8 years) Frost School Family $50 Individual $50 Community $75 Community $65 Groups: T-Ball (4-6yrs) Rookie (7-9yrs) Minor (10-12yrs) DAYS TIMES DATES SAT 10:00 - 11:30AM 4/30 - 6/18 Karate (All Levels, 4-14 Years) Mat Room Individual $75 Individual $65 The Roberto Clemente Baseball League was started in 1993 with 45 Children on four teams. The purpose was to provide an outlet for family unity through an organization that could provide educational workshops, family activities and athletic competition for children and their families. The league is for children ages 4 to 12 years old. The league is wholly dependent on volunteers and now is part of the YMCA. Registrations: Open now - May 6, 2016 This six week coached pitch/t-ball program focuses on the fundamentals of t-ball through practices and games. Family $65 Family $65 Community $85 Key Dates to remember: • Team Tryouts April 2, 2016 10am-12pm (ages 7-9); 12pm-2pm (ages 10-12) • Opening Day May 7. Roberto Clemente Park 1:00pm. Team pictures will start at 12:00pm Students will learn basic karate concepts, including: self-defense, concentration, selfcontrol, respect, and discipline. DAYS DATES TIMES T & TH 2/23 - 4/14 6:00 - 7:00PM GET YOUR GAME ON at the Lawrence YMCA Basketball Skills Clinic (5-12 Years) Family $FREE Individual $45 Community $65 This eight week basketball clinic is designed to introduce kids to the fundamentals of basketball such as dribbling, passing, defense, and shooting. DATES AGES DAYS TIMES 2/23 - 4/12 5 -8 T 6:00 - 7:00PM 2/23 - 4/12 9 -12 T 7:00 - 8:00PM 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament July 23, 2016 9:00AM - 5:00PM Game time Age groups: • 7-9 years • 16-18 years • 10-12 years • 18+ • 13-15 years All proceeds from this event will benefit the Lawrence YMCA Annual Campaign, which raises funds to ensure that children & families in our community have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive at the YMCA. This event raises funds to support many of our programs including Smart Hoops, a program that offers a unique opportunity for teens to improve their basketball skills, stay active and stay on track with their school work during the summer. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 37 YMCA DE LAWRENCE VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL TABLA DE CONTENIDOS NATACIÓN..................................................40-41 • Clases de natación • Club de natación SALUD Y BIENESTAR..............................................42 • Entrenamiento para jóvenes • Clases de ejercicios en grupo • Programas de entrenamiento y salud CASA DE MÚSICA ...........................................42-43 • Lecciones de instrumentos • Lecciones de voz • Noches de micrófono abierto • Grabación • Conciertos y talleres ENTRENAMIENTO PERSONAL ................... ............44 INTERESES ESPECIAL ...........................................44 • Alquilar para fiestas • Programa de Video DEPORTES ........................................................45 • Baloncesto • Mezcla de deportes • Artes Marciales Registré para programas en la web mvymca.org o en persona. 38 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Programas de interés baseball Leagues at the Lawrence YMCA Itty bitty baseball (4-8 years) Frost School Family $50 Individual $50 Community $75 This six week coached pitch/t-ball program focuses on the fundamentals of t-ball through practices and games. DAYS TIMES DATES SAT 10:00 - 11:30AM 4/30 - 6/18 The Roberto Clemente Baseball League Frost School (4-12 years) Family $65 Individual $65 Community $65 The Roberto Clemente Baseball League was started in 1993 with 45 Children on four teams. The purpose was to provide an outlet for family unity through an organization that could provide educational workshops, family activities and athletic competition for children and their families. The league is for children ages 4 to 12 years old. The league is wholly dependent on volunteers and now is part of the YMCA. Registrations: Open now - May 6, 2016 Groups: T-Ball (4-6yrs) • Rookie (7-9yrs) Minor (10-12yrs) Key Dates to remember: Team Tryouts April 2, 2016 • 10am-12pm (ages 7-9) 12pm-2pm (ages 10-12) • Opening Day May 7. Roberto Clemente Park 1:00pm. Team pictures will start at 12:00pm Registré para programas en la web mvymca.org o en persona. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 39 NATACIÓN LECCIONES DE PADRE Y BEBÉ (6 Meses - 3 Años) Lecciones de nataciÓn sincronizada Pool Piscina Familia $30 Individual $40 Comunidad $60 Clase de natación enfocada para que el bebé o el niño esté confortable en el agua. días Horario SAB 9:45 - 10:15AM LECCIONES PREESCOLARES (3-5 Años) Piscina Familia $30 Individual $40 Comunidad $60 Ofreceremos todos los niveles en cada clase. Indíquenos el día y la hora que desée y nuestros instructores le asignarán el nivel correcto para su niño. (6-12 Años) Aprende clases de natacion sincronizada. Requisitos: nadadores deben ser capaces de nadar 25 yardas del estilo libre, ademas debe sentirse comodo de estar bajo el agua. Para mas detalles llame a el Director Aquatico 978686-6191. LECCIONES PARA JÓVENES (6-12 Años) Piscina Familia $30 Individual $40 Comunidad $60 Ofreceremos todos los niveles en cada clase. Indíquenos el día y la hora que desée y nuestros instructores le asignarán el nivel correcto para su niño. días Horario 4:30 - 5:10PM días Horario LUN LUN 4:30 - 5:00PM LUN 5:15 - 5:55PM LUN 5:05 - 5:35PM LUN 6:00 - 6:40PM LUN 5:40 - 6:10PM MIE 4:30 - 5:10PM MIE 4:30 - 5:00PM MIE 5:15 - 5:55PM MIE 5:05 - 5:35PM MIE 6:00 - 6:40PM MIE 5:40 - 6:10PM VIE 4:30 - 5:10PM VIE 4:30 - 5:00PM VIE 5:15 - 5:55PM VIE 5:05 - 5:35PM VIE 6:00 - 6:40PM 10:15 - 10:55AM VIE 5:40 - 6:10PM SAB SAB 10:15 - 10:45AM SAB 11:00 - 11:40AM SAB 10:50 - 11:20AM SAB 11:45 - 12:25AM SAB 11:25 - 11:55AM SAB 12:30 - 1:10PM SAB 12:00 - 12:30PM Clases de natación Privadas Y Semi-Privadas Pre-equipo (7-18 Años) Piscina Piscina Familia $33 Individual $40 Comunidad $60 (1 día/semana) MIEMBROS: $80/4 classes Comunidad: $100/4 classes Familia $65 Individual $65 Comunidad $80 (2 días/semana) Clases de natación con instructor personalizado para todos los niveles, cada leccion tiene una duracion de 30 minutos. Tambien tenemos las clases semi-particulares o privadas con limite de hasta 4 participantes por clase, con un cargo de $25. Por nadador adicional. Para registrarse para clases de natacion privadas o semi-privadeas debe contactar al director de acuaticos para escorger la fecha y el horrario. Anteriormente llamado club de natacion de la YMCA de Lawrence. El pre-equopo se especializa en la tecnica de golpeo competitivo, inciar, vueltas y la resistencia. Los nadadores deben ser capaces de nadar 200 yardas continueamente y con un estillo fuerte libre y de espalda con compresion de brazo y mariposa. días Horario LUN & MIE 5:15 - 5:55PM 40 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA NATACIÓN Wibit Red-cross Lifeguard Course and Lifeguard Review Course (7+ Años) Piscina Piscina Costo: Gratis para miembros y sus invitados El obstaculo de Agua es un obstaculo inflable que se toma lo largo de la piscina. Los nadadores pueden competir en el obstaculo y tratar de no caerse. Esta es una gran actividad para familias las cuales tienen hijos mayores. Nadadores, que no pasen el examen de la parte profunda de la piscine deben de usar una chaqueta de salvavidas. Para esta actividad por favor de ver el horario de la piscina. INSTRUCCIÓN DE NATACIÓN PARA ADULTOS Piscina (13+ Años) Familia $40 Individual $60 Comunidad $80 Para adultos empezando aprender a nadar. días Horario VIE 6:15 - 6:55PM CINE EN LA PISCINA (Todas las Edades) Piscina Familia $2 Individual $2 Comunidad $5 Quieres mirar una pelicula cuando te estas divertiendo en la piscina? Prenderemos las luces de la piscina por bajo del agua y proyectaremos una pelicula. Para las fechas y horarion por favor de chequear el horario de la piscina. Modulo para Salvavidas/Socorristas de area de Costa Piscina Familia $40 Individual $60 Comunidad $80 Este modulo de habilidades entrena a los salvavidas/socorristas para prevenir y responder A situaciones de emergencia en zonas de aguas abierta tales como : parques publicos, Complejos turisticos, campamentos de Verano entre otros. Al finalizar este modulo los participantes recibiranel certificado de la Cruz Roja Americana que indica las habilidades de socorrista frente al mar y este es valido por 2 años. Este certificado sera valido si tambien ha completado las certificaciones de Salvavida/Socorrista, Primeros auxilio (CPR) / AED. Este curso tiene una duracion de 6 horas aproximadamente y los participantes deben pasar el examen inicial para poder tomar el curso. Para mas informacion puede contactar al Director de Acuaticos al 978-686-6191. días fechas Horario F 2/19 9:00 - 4:00PM F 4/22 9:00 - 4:00PM Curso de salvavidas: Familia $225 Individual $225 Comunidad $325 Curso de Repaso para salvavidas: Familia $100 Individual $100 Comunidad $200 Curso de salvavidas: La Cruz Roja Americana mediante el curso de salvavidas/socorristas capacita a los participantes para: prevenir, reconocer y responder a situaciones de emergencia en el agua y tambien atender a emergencias de casos respiratorios, cardiacos, lesions y enfermedades repentinas hasta que lleguen los del servicio de emergencias Medica. Para completar el curso los participantes deben pasar el examen de ingreso y, asistir a todas las Clases y pasar los examines finales escritos y practices. Este curso es de 26 horas de duracion aproximandamente y al finalizar la Cruz Roja Americana le otorga el certificado de Salvavidas/ Socorrista/Primeros auxilios (CPR) / AED. Valido por 2 años. Curso de Repaso para salvavidas: Este curso es para participantes que ya tienen su certificacion de Salvavidas/Socorrista, Primeros auxilios (CPR) / AED y necesitan renovarla. El curso es de 14 horas de duracion aproximadamente. Para mas informacion puede contactar al director de Acuaticos al 978-686-6191. Curso fechas Horario Lifeguard ARC 2/15 - 2/18 9:00 - 4:00PM Lifeguard ARC 4/18 - 4/21 9:00 - 4:00PM Lifeguard Review 2/17 - 218 9:00 - 4:00PM Lifeguard Review 4/20 - 4/21 9:00 - 4:00PM Registrese para programas en la web mvymca.org o en persona. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 41 SALUD Y BIENESTAR CASA DE MÚSICA ENTRENAMIENTO PARA JOVENES (9-17 Años) El centro de bienestar Familia $35 Individual $35 lecciones de Guitarra baja Club de Música (10-18 Años) Comunidad $70 Empiese en el camino correcto con entrenamiento personal. Esta clase es por 6 semanas. Para más información llamarWelcome Center al 978-686-6191. FEE: $GRATIS Aprende ritmo y melodía tocando el bajo, un importante y divertido instrumento. CLASES DE ejercicio EN GRUPO días Horario MIE 4:00 - 7:00PM lecciones de Tambores (10-18 Años) Cardio Kickboxing (16+ Años) Club de Música Familia $GRATIS Individual $GRATIS Comunidad $5 FEE: $GRATIS Aprende a tocar batería en diferentes estilos como Rock, R&B, Jazz, Hip Pop y Latino. Cada sesión dura 30 minutos. Esta clase de una hora divertida y llena de acción, combina las artes marciales, boxeo y danza. Entrenaras todo tu cuerpo con patadas, puños, bloqueos y mucho más. Esta clase provee resistencia y beneficios cardiovasculares para todos sus participantes. días Horario MIE 4:00 - 7:00PM lecciones de Guitarra y bajo (10-18 Años) Re-Booted Bootcamp (16+ Años) Club de Música Familia $GRATIS Individual $GRATIS Comunidad $5 FEE: $GRATIS Diseñado para todos y cada uno de los niveles de bienestar y salud. Esta clase incluye varios metodos y entrenarmientos de alta intesidad y acodicionamiento muscular, utilizando el cuerpo, peso y equipos. Puede ser adaptado a cualquier nivel de aptitud para asegurarnos que usted aumente los resultados de su entrenamiento. Aprende a tocar guitarra eléctrica ó acústica por primera vez o ven y mejora tus habilidades. Cada sesión dura 30 minutos. días Horario MIE 4:00 - 7:00PM lecciones de Piano (10-18 Años) Yoga (16+ Años) Pequeño Gym Club de Música Familia $GRATIS Individual $GRATIS Comunidad $5 Aprenderas las escalas, las acordes, y como a tocar diferentes canciones al final de este programa. Una buena forma de obtener flexibilidad, relajamiento, y estar en control de su cuerpo. FEE: $GRATIS Zumba (16+ Años) días Horario MAR 4:00 - 7:00PM Pequeño Gym Familia $GRATIS Individual $GRATIS Comunidad $5 Una coreografía básica de Salsa, Samba y movimientoslatino, mezclado con un estilo libre. A bailar y quemar calorías en esta gran fiesta. Registrese para programas en la web mvymca.org o en persona. 42 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA CASA DE MÚSICA canto (10-18 Años) Club de Música Noche de Micrófono Abierto (10-18 Años) FEE: $GRATIS FEE: $GRATIS Desarrolla tu propio estilo y aprende técnicas para aumentar tu nivel vocal, tu fuerza, y tu flexibilidad. Cada sesión dura 30 minutos. ¡Cada primer jueves de cada mes, la Casa de Música auspicia la Noche de Micrófono Abierto, ofreciendo la oportunidad a que todos se suban al escenario a demostrar sus talentos! Club de Música días Horario LUN 4:00 - 7:00PM Lecciones de producion (10-18 Años) Club de Música FEE: $GRATIS Fechas días Horario 3/3 JUE 5:00 - 7:00PM 4/7 JUE 5:00 - 7:00PM 5/5 JUE 6:00 - 8:00PM 6/2 JUE 5:00 - 7:00PM Aprende come construir la musica de la radio en nuestro estudio de musica. La clase ofrecera dos En El Estudio: Grabaciones sesiones de un hora con horas abiertas del estudio y Creaciones de Ritmos para que los participantes completen sus proyectos. Clubhouse Music (13-18 Años) días Horario LUN/JUE/VIE 4:00 - 7:00PM TALLER DE MÚSICA CADA JUEVES FEE: $GRATIS (10-18 Años) Club de Música FEE: $GRATIS Cada jueves, la Casa de Música organiza un taller de música! Cada jueves, los instructores de la Casa de Música dirigen diferente talleres como: improvisación, grabar en grupos, escribir canciones, trivialidades de música, desarrollo de presentación, prácticas de bandas, y mucho más talleres excitantes. días Horario JUE 5:00 - 7:00PM Aprende ahora como preparar pistas listas para tocar en la radio en nuestro estudio de grabación de último modelo. Dos sesiones de 30 minutos seguidas por acceso a nuestro estudio para aquellos participantes que quieren trabajar en sus proyectos. días Horario MAR 4:00 - 7:00PM JUE 4:00 - 7:00PM VIE 4:00 - 7:00PM Registrese para programas en la web mvymca.org o en persona. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2015 | 43 INTERESES ESPECIAL ENTRENAMIENTO PERSONAL Entrenamiento Personal - Sesiones de una hora Programa Adelante (13-14 años) Tome un paso en el camino correcto con la ayuda de nuestros entrenadores personales. By appointment only. Programa para preparar estudiantes del 7th y 8th grado que desean ir a la secundaria a escuelas privadas, Catolicas, o escuelas internadas. Centro de Bienestar (18+ Años) Costo: $10/semana categoría FEE fechas días Sept - Mayo MAR - JUE 4:30 - 6:30PM Miembro $35/1 Sesión $165/5 Sesiones $300/10 Sesiones $336/12 Sesiones Sept - Mayo MIE 4:30 - 6:30PM Comunidad $70/1 Sesión $250/5 Sesiones $450/10 Sesiones $480/12 Sesiones Entrenamiento Personal - Sesiones de media hora Centro de Bienestar (14+ Años) Tome un paso en el camino correcto con la ayuda de nuestros entrenadores personales. By appointment only. categoría FEE Miembro $28/1 Sesión $130/5 Sesiones $250/10 Sesiones $276/12 Sesiones Comunidad $56/1 Sesión $200/5 Sesiones $350/10 Sesiones $360/12 Sesiones Entrenamiento Personal en Grupo Centro de Bienestar (14+ Años) Sesiones de entrenamiento personal para ti y tus amigos. By appointment only. categoría FEE Miembro $30/1 Sesión $140/5 Sesiones $260/10 Sesiones $312/12 Sesiones Comunidad $60/1 Sesión $250/5 Sesiones $410/10 Sesiones $432/12 Sesiones Registrese para programas en la web mvymca.org o en persona. 44 | WINTER 2015 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Horario ALQUILO PARA FIESTAS (De todas las edades) Piscina FEE: Miembro $100 Comunidad $150 ¡Celebre cualquier ocasión especial con una fiesta de piscina! Cada renta incluye una hora en la piscina, y una hora en un salón privado para sus aperitivos, biscocho, o regalos. días Horario SAB & DOM LLAME PARA HORARIO ALQUILO DEL PARQUE ACUÁTICO PARA FIESTAS Piscina (4+ Años) FEE: Miembro $150 Comunidad $185 ¡Nuestra Pista de Obstáculos de Agua está disponible para rentar para su ocasión especial! Cada renta incluye 45 minutos en la piscina, y una hora en un salón privado para sus aperitivos, biscocho, o regalos. días Horario SAB & DOM LLAME PARA HORARIO Programa de producción de video (10-18 Años) FEE: $FREE Este programa de producción de video es un programa de 2-dias a la semana para jóvenes con las edades 10-13 (Lun. & Mie.) y 14-18 (Mar. & Jue.) de 3:30p-7:30p. Este programa se especializara en ensenar a estudiantes a como planear, grabar y editar video de cualidad profesional con nueva tecnología como el iPod Touch, iPhone, y cámaras de video y foto de HD. Estudiantes aprenderán a producir a través proyectos de multimedia para la YMCA de Lawrence, el Club de Musica, y proyectos de intereses personales. ¡Graba, edita, y DALE A PLAY! Para más información llamar Jeremy Shannon al 978-686-6191 o jshannon@ mvymca.org. DEPORTES Mezcla Deportiva para Pequeñitos Liga Roberto Clemente de la YMCA de Lawrence (3-6 Años) Familia $FREE Individual $45 Comunidad $65 Este programa ofrece ocho semanas de clases diseñado para introducir a sus pequeños a una variedad de juegos incluyendo baloncesto, balompié, y béisbol. días fechas Horario W 2/23 - 4/13 6:00 - 7:00PM Itty Bitty Béisbol (4-8 Años) Frost School Familia $50 Individual $50 Comunidad $75 Este programa de ocho semanas se enfoca en los fundamentales de t-ball a través de prácticas y juegos. días Horario fechas SAT 10:00 - 11:30AM 4/30 - 6/18 ARTES MARCIALES PARA NIÑOS (4-14 Años) Familia $65 Individual $75 Comunidad $85 Estudiantes aprenderán los conceptos básicos de karate, incluyendo: auto-defensa, concentración, auto-disciplina, y auto-control. días fechas Horario T & TH 2/23 - 4/14 6:00 - 7:00PM (5-12 Años) Individual $45 Comunidad $65 Este taller de ocho semanas está diseñado enseñar a su niño técnicas fundamentales del baloncesto como el dribleo, defensa, movimiento de bola y canastos. fechas Años días Familia $65 Individual $65 Comunidad $65 La liga de baseball Roberto Clemente fue iniciada en el año 1993 con la participacion de 45 niños dividos en 4 equipos. El proposito de esta liga es proporcionar una actividad en la cual se integre toda la familia, haver talleres educatovos con los participnates, actividades familiares y competencia atletica para los niños y sus familias. La liga es para participantes de 4 a 12 años de edad. La liga Roberto Clemente es asistida totalmente por un personal voluntario y ahora es parte de la YMCA de Lawrence. Registraciones ya estan disponibles end la YMCA de Lawrence, la liga inicia el 6 de Mayo, 2016. Grupos: T-Ball (4-6 años) Rookie (7-9 años) Minor (10-12 años) Fechas importante que debe recorder: • Pruebas del equipo 2 de Abril, 2016 10am-12pm (7-9 años); 12pm-2pm (10-12 años) • Inaguracion el 7 de Mayo, 2016 a la 1:00pm en el Roberto Clemente Park las fotos de los equipos a las 12:00pm. Haz Tu Juego Taller de Técnicas de Baloncesto Familia $FREE Frost School (4-12 Años) Horario 2/23 - 4/12 5 -8 T 6:00 - 7:00PM 2/23 - 4/12 9 -12 T 7:00 - 8:00PM Torneo de 3 con 3 de Baloncesto en la YMCA de Lawrence Julio 23, 2016 9:00AM - 5:00PM Tiempo de juego Grupos de edad:: • 7-9 años • 16-18 años • 10-12 años • 18+ años • 13-15 años Todos los fondos colectados en el torneo beneficarán la campaña anual de la YMCA de Lawrence en la cual colecta fondos para asegurarse que tanto como los juvenes y las familias tengan la oportunidad de aprender, crecer y prosperar en la YMCA. Este evento ayudará apoyar muchos de los servicios de la YMCA incluyendo el programa de Smart Hoops en la cual ofrece una increíble oportunidad a los jóvenes para que hagan su lectura escolar en el veráno y después serecreen jugando el baloncesto. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 45 Methuen YMCA Liga Roberto Clemente de la YMCA de Lawre nce Frost School (4-12 Años) Familia $65 Individual $65 Comunidad $65 La liga de baseball Roberto Clemente fue iniciada en el año 1993 con la participacion de 45 niños dividos en 4 equipos. El proposito de esta liga es proporcionar una actividad en la cual se integre toda la familia, haver talleres educatovos con los participnates, actividades familiares y competencia atletica para los niños y sus familias. La liga es para participantes de 4 a 12 años de edad. La liga Roberto Clemente es asistida totalmente por un personal voluntario y ahora es parte de la YMCA de Lawrence. Registraciones ya estan disponibles end la YMCA de Lawrence, la liga inicia el 6 de Mayo, 2016. Grupos: T-Ball (4-6 años) Rookie (7-9 años) Minor•(10-12 años)Arts Creative • Drama Fechas importante que debe recorder: • Visual Arts • Pruebas del equipo 2 de Abril, 2016 10am-12pm (7-9 años); 12pm-2pm (10-12 años) • Inaguracion el 7 de Mayo, 2016 a la 1:00pm • Karate en el Roberto Clemente Park Table of Contents ARTS...............................................48 Health & wellness..........................49 Music ClubHouse......................49-50 • Instrument Lessons • Voice & Songwriting • Recording & Beat Making special interest.......................51-52 • Babysitting Training • Cooking • Kids Night Out • Science • Dances • Rentals • Special Interest Clubs • Sewing sports...........................................52 • Indoor Soccer • Itty Bitty Baseball • Basketball Skills Clinics Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. 46 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Itty Bitty Baseball (4-8 Years) Methuen YMCA Ball Fields Family $50 Individual $50 Community $75 This coached pitch/t-ball program focuses on the fundamentals of baseball. Each week will consist of a 45 minute practice, followed by a 45 minute game. DATES DAYS TIMES May-June (Dates TBA) SAT 9:00 - 10:30AM Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 47 ARTS Pint-Sized Picassos (4-7 Years) Painting Palooza (8-14 Years) Art Studio Art Studio Family $32 Individual $32 Community $64 This creative painting class encourages kids to experiment with different types of paints and create fun, unique works of art. DAYS TIMES T 5:00-5:50PM Family $32 Family $16 Community $32 DAYS TIMES T 5:00-5:50PM Individual $16 Community $32 Bam! Kapow! Zap! Learn how to draw your favorite superheroes and how to develop new ones you’ve imagined. DAYS TIMES TH 5:00-5:50PM T 5:00-5:50PM Art Studio DAYS TIMES M 4:00-4:50PM Artsplosion (7-14 Years) M 4:00-4:50PM Individual $32 Community $64 DAYS TIMES TH 4:00-4:50PM CREATIVE WRITING (10-18 years) Art Studio Family FREE Individual FREE Community $32 Participants will get a chance to do individual or group work on creative writing with unique and interesting prompts. Each class will have a different theme and style of writing. Get messy and silly with art! Each week, we’ll focus on a new wacky project with paint, glue, clay and more. Explore your inner Jackson Pollock and come prepared to get messy! TIMES 6:00-6:50PM Discover new fun and interesting ways to play with art! At the end of each class, we will spin the Wheel of Art to determine what next week’s exciting project will be. Come explore art and learn new ways to utilize familiar supplies! Community $64 DAYS TIMES TH Family $32 Art Studio Individual $32 DAYS Wheel of Art (8-14 Years) Community $32 Do you love Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, and Pterodactyl? Then this class is for you! Have fun drawing and learning about dinosaurs. Community $32 Art Studio Dinosaurs (6-14 Years) Individual $16 Individual $16 Make your own robot using assorted recycled materials. You get to design, build and name them! Art Studio Family $32 TIMES Family $16 superheroes 101 (6-13 years) Art Studio Family $16 DAYS Recycled Robots (8-14 Years) Individual $16 Grab a pencil and give life to the monsters and aliens that lurk in your imagination. Learn how to draw all things creepy, slimy and fantastical. Family $16 Community $64 Play with paints and use various methods and supplies to create art. We’ll work together to understand color and brushwork, along with uses for different techniques and types of paint. MONSTERS & ALIENS (6-13 Years) Art Studio Individual $32 48 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA DAYS TIMES TH 5:00-5:50PM Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. HEALTH & WELLNESS MUSIC CLUBHOUSE Karate Club (5–12 Years) Gymnasium Family $35/Month Community $50/Month The Karate Club allows students to learn at their own pace and progress through the ranking system to earn colored belts. $20 fee for uniform. Additional fees apply for rank promotions. DAYS TIMES W 5:00-5:50PM DROP-IN HOURS Monday - Thursday 3:00PM - 7:00PM Participants have access to music instruments and a state-of-the-art recording studio! COME ON IN AND ENJOY! Drum Lessons (10-18 years*) Music Clubhouse Family/Individual/Community FREE Learn to play the drum set in various styles, such as Rock, R&B, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Latin. DAYS TIMES M 4:00-4:30PM M 4:30-5:00PM M 5:00-5:30PM Guitar Level I (10-18 years*) Music Clubhouse Family/Individual/Community FREE Learn to play electric or acoustic guitar for the first time. For beginners brand new to guitar. DAYS TIMES TH 4:00-4:30PM TH 4:30-5:00PM Guitar Level II (10-18 years*) Music Clubhouse Family/Individual/Community FREE Improve your skills playing the electric or acoustic guitar. Must have completed 2 sessions at the Clubhouse or 6 months elsewhere. DAYS TIMES TH 5:00-5:30PM TH 5:30-6:00PM *Must be ages 10-18. No exceptions. Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 49 MUSIC CLUBHOUSE Piano Level I (10-18 years*) Recording & Beat Making (10-18 years*) Music Clubhouse Music Clubhouse Family/Individual/Community FREE Family/Individual/Community FREE Learn scales and chords on the electric keyboard. For beginners brand new to keyboard. Learn to record, mix, and master electronic and live music in our new, professional-level Recording Studio. Learn basics or improve your skills, all levels welcome! DAYS TIMES W 4:00-4:30PM W 4:30-5:00PM W 5:00-5:30PM Piano Level II (10-18 years*) DAYS TIMES T 4:00-4:30PM T 5:00-5:30PM T 6:00-6:30PM Music Clubhouse Family/Individual/Community FREE Improve your skills on the electric keyboard and be able to play many different songs by the end of this program. Must have completed 2 sessions at the Clubhouse or 6 months elsewhere. DAYS TIMES W 5:30-6:00PM W 6:00-6:30PM W 6:30-7:00PM Voice & Songwriting (10-18 years*) Music Clubhouse Family/Individual/Community FREE Learn singing techniques, songwriting methods, and develop your own musicianship style using various art forms. Learn basics or improve skills, all levels welcome! DAYS TIMES TH 6:00-6:30PM TH 6:30-7:00PM *Must be ages 10-18. No exceptions. Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. 50 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA SPECIAL INTEREST cooking basics (4-12 Years) Fabric Fun (8-14 Years) Kitchen Art Studio Family $40 Individual $40 Community $80 Family $32 Individual $32 Community $64 We will stir up creative recipes and have a blast Explore textiles through different mediums each making some of our favorite treats, while learning week, such as weaving, basic sewing, embroidery, basic kitchen and cooking skills. no-sew projects, and tie dye. No experience necessary, just an open mind! DAYS TIMES AGES DAYS TIMES W 4:00-5:00PM 4-6 years W 5:30-6:30PM M 7-12 years 5:00-5:50PM Beginner Sewing (10-15 Years) SLIMY SCIENCE (5-12 Years) Art Studio Art Studio Family $32 Individual $32 Community $64 Family $60 Individual $60 Community $100 Learn how fun science can be through ooey, gooey, sticky, and slimy experiments. This class is more than hands-on, it’s hands-in! Come prepared to have fun and get messy. An introduction to the fundamentals of sewing. Learn to use a sewing machine, basic sewing terms, methods, and tools. Complete a pillow and other simple sewing projects. DAYS TIMES DAYS TIMES T 4:00-4:50PM W 5:30-7:00PM LEGO® CLUB Kids Night Out (5-12 Years) (5-12 Years) Gymnasium/Art Studio Art Studio Family FREE Individual FREE Community $32 Family $5 If you can imagine it, you can build it with LEGO® bricks. Enjoy fun, creative play and instructor guided building challenges. Kids can enjoy games, food, and fun, while parents can enjoy a night out of their own! Individual $5 Community $10 DATES DAYS TIMES DAYS TIMES 2/13 SAT 5:00 – 8:00PM M 6:00-6:50PM 3/12 SAT 5:00 – 8:00PM TH 4:00-4:50PM 4/9 SAT 5:00 – 8:00PM BOARD GAME CLUB 5th & 6th Grade Dances (Grades 5-6) (5-12 Years) Art Studio Gymnasium Family FREE Individual FREE Community $32 Family $5 Participants learn and develop strategic thinking skills and connect with others who share their love of board games. Join us for monthly themed dances for 5th & 6th Grade students. Get your friends together and get ready to dance the night away! Individual $5 Community $10 DAYS TIMES DATES DAYS TIMES T 6:00-6:50PM 2/12 F 6:30 – 9:30PM 3/11 F 6:30 – 9:30PM 4/8 F 6:30 – 9:30PM Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 51 SPECIAL INTEREST SPORTS 7th & 8th Grade Dances (Grades 7-8) Basketball Skills Clinics Gymnasium Gymnasium Family $5 Individual $5 Community $10 Join us for monthly themed dances for 7th & 8th Grade students. Get your friends together and get ready to dance the night away! DATES DAYS TIMES 2/19 F 6:30 – 9:30PM 3/18 F 6:30 – 9:30PM 4/15 F 6:30 – 9:30PM (3-12 Years) Family $25 Individual $25 Community $50 This basketball skills clinic is designed to emphasize the fundamentals of basketball such as dribbling, passing, defense and shooting. Program runs for 5 weeks, beginning the week of March 14th. DAYS TIMES AGES M 5:30 – 6:30PM 3-5 Years M 6:30 – 7:30PM 6-8 Years Special Friends Dances (18+ Years) M 7:30 – 8:30PM 9-12 Years Gymnasium TH 5:30 – 6:30PM 3-5 Years TH 6:30 – 7:30PM 6-8 Years TH 7:30 – 8:30PM 9-12 Years Family $5 Individual $5 Community $5 Adults with disabilities are invited to come to our themed dances with music, friends and fun! Dessert and drinks will be provided. Participants that require assistance must be accompanied by a caregiver or family member who can attend free of charge. DATES DAYS TIMES 2/5 F 6:30 – 8:30PM 3/4 F 6:30 – 8:30PM 4/1 F 6:30 – 8:30PM Babysitter Training (11-15 Years) Indoor Soccer (3-12 Years) Gymnasium Family $25 Individual $25 Community $50 Program participants will learn dribbling, teamwork, passing, rules, shooting and FUN! Shin pads are recommended, but not required. Program runs for 5 weeks, beginning the week of March 14th. DAYS Art Studio Family $90 Individual $90 Community $125 This training will allow students to gain the skills and confidence they need to be a great babysitter. Participants receive a Babysitter Certificate & CPR/AED Certification. Bring a nut-free lunch from home. DATES DAYS TIMES 2/18 TH 8:30 – 3:30PM 4/21 TH 8:30 – 3:30PM Family $50/hour Individual $50/hour Community $100/hour The YMCA is a great place to host your birthday party, baby shower or other special event. To learn more or to make a reservation, contact the Welcome Center at 978-683-5266. AGES T 5:30 – 6:30PM 3-5 Years T 6:30 – 7:30PM 6-8 Years T 7:30 – 8:30PM 9-12 Years Itty Bitty Baseball (4-8 years) Methuen YMCA Ball Fields Family $50 Individual $50 Community $75 This coached pitch/t-ball program focuses on the fundamentals of baseball. Each week will consist of a 45 minute practice, followed by a 45 minute game. Baseball glove is recommended but not required. FACILITY RENTALS Gymnasium/Art Studio TIMES DATES DAYS TIMES May-June Dates (TBA) SAT 9:00 - 10:30AM Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. 52 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Tom Sager Golf Classic Monday August 8, 2016 Renaissance · Haverhill Proceeds from this event support the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Initiative, allowing access to physical activity and recreation to hundreds of deserving youth from the Merrimack Valley, and also fund the Tom Sager Golf Academy. For more information about participating and event sponsorship, please visit mvymca.org/events. Presented By MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 53 Thank You To Our Corporate and Foundation Sponsors! Clipper Ship Foundation Through special events sponsorship, program support and annual giving our corporate and foundation sponsors play an important role in ensuring the Merrimack Valley YMCA can deliver high quality programs and services to all member of our community. For more information about your organization can get involved, please contact Kate Rozzi at [email protected]. The Y. For A Better Us Build A Better US 54 | Early Spring 2016 MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Our Branches Andover/North Andover YMCA 165 Haverhill Street • Andover, MA 01810 978-685-3541 Hours: Monday - Thursday 5AM - 10PM Friday 5AM - 9PM Saturday 6AM - 8PM Sunday 6AM - 8PM Lawrence YMCA 40 Lawrence Street • Lawrence, MA 01840 978-686-6191 Hours: Monday - Friday 5AM - 10PM Saturday 5AM - 9PM Sunday 6AM - 3PM Methuen YMCA 129 Haverhill Street • Methuen, MA 01844 978-683-5266 Hours: Monday - Thursday 7AM - 8:30PM Friday 7AM - 6PM Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED Merrimack Valley YMCA Corporate Office 101 Amesbury Street, 4th Floor • Lawrence, MA 01840 978-725-6681 Camping Services Administrative Office 101 Amesbury Street, 4th Floor • Lawrence, MA 01840 978-975-1330 www.mvymca.org Scan this QR code for updated YMCA schedules & events. Register for programs online at mvymca.org or in person at the Welcome Center. MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA Early Spring 2016 | 55 FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT® FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBLILITY WE’RE MORE THAN A PLACE. WE’RE A CAUSE. A cause that, with your generous support, will: Build confidence and self- esteem for kids participating in youth sports and aquatics Provide a safe, nurturing environment for children after school Teach literacy and readiness skills to preschoolers Train adults to better protect children from abuse Allow children, teens and adults to participate in the health and wellness programs Enable teens to participate in Teen Achievers and Youth In Government programs Send a child to Day Camp Otter or overnight camp at Camp Lawrence or Camp Nokomis GIVE. AND DO SO MUCH MORE. To make a donation to the YMCA’s Annual Campaign, please visit the Welcome Center or www.mvymca.org/impact