BEAR FAMILY YMCA SPRING/ SUMMER 2018 PROGRAMS

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1 BEAR FAMILY YMCA SPRING/ SUMMER 2018 PROGRAMS FEBRUARY 26 - AUGUST 26, 2018

2 AQUATICS DANCE FITNESS SPORTS CHILD CARE SENIORS FACILITIES SERVICES PREVENTION PROGRAMS YOUTH AND TEENS BEAR GLASGOW Swim Lessons Lap Swimming Lifesaving Certification Youth Competitive Swim Team Masters Swimming Fitness & Therapeutic Classes Adult Youth Pilates Spinning/Cycling Cardio & Strength Fitness Classes Yoga Barre Small Group Training Adult Youth Before & After School Care Preschool Half Day Preschool Full Day Summer Day Camp Aquatic & Fitness Programs Adult Fitness Center Youth Fitness Center Gymnasium Indoor Track Racquetball & Squash Courts Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool Sauna Family Changing Room Fitness Evaluations Party Rentals (birthday & other) Personal Training Babysitting Kids Zone YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program Healthy Weight & Your Child LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Youth & Teen Enrichment Youth in Government BRANDYWINE CENTRAL DOVER COMING JAN. 2017! MIDDLETOWN SUSSEX WALNUT STREET WESTERN 8 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU STATEWIDE!

3 REFER YOUR FRIENDS AND EVERYONE SAVES! SAVE 20% on your membership each month with our Y CONNECT Referral Program. YOUTH YOUR BEAR-GLASGOW YMCA MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: Fitness Center): State-of-the-Art Cardio Equipment, Strength Circuit, Free Weights Free Fitness Consultations; Access to Variety of Personal Training Options Youth Fitness Center for Kids Ages 7 to 13 Spinning Studio with 50+ Bikes Functional Training Center: Monkey Bars, Plyo Box, Heavy Bag and more Stretching/Training Room Beautiful Oversized Gymnasium: Family, Adult, Teen Pick-Up Basketball, Pick-Up Volleyball and Pickleball Men s and Women s Locker Rooms Family Locker Room Outdoor Pool Complex: Family Fun Pool with Beach Entry and 8-Lane Pool Indoor Pool: 8 lane, 25-yard pool Group Water Exercise Classes: Variety of classes TRX Group Training Classes: Basic, Advanced and Specialty Classes Heated Yoga Over 100 Group Exercise Classes Weekly- HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Spinning, Zumba, BodyPump, BodyCombat, GRIT and more Monthly Member and Family Events Variety of classes for Preschool, Youth and Family Fun (Swim Lessons, Dance, Family Zumba, Born to Move, etc.) Variety of Youth Sports Options Free Drop-In Babysitting for Children Ages 6 weeks 12 years

4 DID YOU KNOW THE YMCA IS A NON-PROFIT CHARITY? BEAR-GLASGOW FAMILY YMCA 2017 IMPACT $1.4 MILLION WAS PROVIDED IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE to those in need, keeping our doors open to everyone in the Bear-Glasgow community in Donors provided scholarships to 213 children in our after school care program, giving them a safe and enriching place for them to learn, grow and thrive. 200 CHILDREN 200 children had the opportunity to participate in youth sports program thanks to donor support. 1,587 Donors supported 1,587 of our members with financial assistance, ensuring that everyone has a place to belong. 274 YOUTH Community support provided 274 youth with the opportunity to attend summer day camp where they experienced the outdoors, made lasting friendships and saw a reduction in summer learning loss. 851 financial single parent households were provided with much needed assistance thanks to donor support.

5 HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? LEADERSHIP CHILD CARE HEALTH & WELLNESS MEMBERSHIP FACILITIES TERRY MULLAN Executive Director CHRIS NASTA Associate Executive Director AMY DESMOND Sr. Membership Director LOU CORNIER Membership Coordinator LISA CHARLES Membership Coordinator LAURIE HAUSHALTER Kids Zone Coordinator VINCE JORDAN Facility Supervisor AQUATICS COURTNEY HOY Senior Child Development Director BRANDI HENDERSON Child Development Director JESSICA BURR Childcare Director JOHN GILROY Youth Program Director Camp & Youth Sports ANTONIO THORNTON Assistant Childcare & Camp Director KATHY LEMASTERS Aquatic Director MEGHAN FIORELLI Assistant Aquatic Director OFFICE MARTY WHITE Senior Health & Wellness Director ALEXIS DREW Asst. Physical Director (Inclusive Programming) TAMMY MACKIE Youth Fitness Center Coordinator HEATHER BORKOSKI Office Manager ANITA STEWARD Childcare/Camp Registrar BEN KETTNER Childcare/Camp Registrar BOARD OF GOVERNORS SHANNON CLARK Board Chair CHRISTOPHER DUVILLA Board Vice Chair JEFFERY WHITE Board Vice Chair DENISE FITZPATRICK Treasurer DONNA BATES Board Governance Chair FIORE CELANO CALVIN JOHNSON SAM PEPPELMAN JOE PRESS JAMAI ROBINSON TOM ST JOHN MIKE WILSON BOARD EMERITUS: ROBERT CLEMENS MIKE DEFINA BETHANY HALL-LONG

6 INFORMATION CENTER FACILITY HOURS Monday - Friday: 5 a.m p.m. Saturday: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. * SUMMER HOURS: Beginning June 9th, we will close at 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays KIDS ZONE HOURS (Drop off babysitting for children ages 6 weeks - 12 years) Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. / 4-8:30 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. / 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. * Hours may vary on holidays and between session breaks. Service is available and free to full members and their dependent children. Members will receive two hours of care per day while using the facility. Children will be cared for by qualified, trained staff in a fun, caring and supportive environment. YOUTH WELLNESS CENTER (AGES: 7 to 13 years) Monday - Thursday: 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Friday: 4-7:30 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday : 9 a.m. - Noon * ADDITIONAL SUMMER HOURS: Beginning June 11th, the Youth Fitness Center will also be open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. 12 noon. HOW DO I REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS? REGISTER ONLINE: To register or search for program details by location, visit www. yprograms.org. Current program listings will be available on the first day of registration (dates listed below). REGISTER IN PERSON OR BY PHONE: Stop by our branch, or give us a call on the first day of registration and we will be happy to assist you. Registration begins at 8 a.m. SPRING AND SUMMER 2018 PROGRAM SESSION DATES SPRING 1: February 26 April 22 Full Member Registration: Feb.12 Program Member Registration: Feb. 19 Note: There will be no classes March 30 - April 8 due to Spring Break. SPRING 2: April 23 June 10 Full Member Registration: April 9 Program Member Registration: April 16 SUMMER: June 11 August 26 Full Member Registration: May 29 Program Member Registration: June 4 TEXT ALERTS To receive text messages when the building is closed, classes are canceled, or for important information, text any or all of the following shortcodes to Child Group Sports LET S CONNECT! (302) GO MOBILE Download the free YMCA OF DELAWARE Mobile App on your iphone or Droid Smartphone for class schedules and facility alerts

7 AROUND THE Y There s always something happening at the Bear-Glasgow Family Y. Our calendar is a great way for you to stay up to date. Be sure to check our website frequently for our most current calendar and list of events. Visit HOLIDAY HOURS March 30 (Good Friday): Branch Open 5 a.m. 6 p.m. April 1 (Easter Sunday): Branch closed May 28 (Memorial Day): Branch closed, Outdoor Pool open 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. July 4 (Independence Day): Branch closed; Outdoor Pool open 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. September 3 (Labor Day) Branch closed; Outdoor Pool open 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. VOLUNTEER GIVE BACK AND VOLUNTEER Consider your time a gift to the YMCA and your community. We are always looking for individuals who enjoy donating their time to help around the Y. Volunteer positions include, but are not limited to, youth sports coaches, event volunteers, fundraisers, facility volunteers and storybook readers. For more information, or to apply, go to about-us/volunteer. OUTDOOR POOL Open May 26 - Sept. 3, 2018 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND POOL HOURS: 11a.m. - 8 p.m. MAY 29TH - JUNE 10TH: Weekdays: 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Weekend: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. JUNE 11TH - AUGUST 26TH Weekdays: 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Weekend 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. * Beginning August 6th, the Outdoor Pools will close at 7:30 p.m. for safety due to the lack of sunlight *There will be four swim team meets that will alter our Outdoor Pool hours. Please see posted signs in the facility. SWIM TEAM TRY-OUTS Summer Swim Team Tryouts Begin in March. Visit the Member Services Desk for dates and times. EVENTS KIDS NIGHT OUT AGES: 6 weeks - 12 years Once a month, enjoy an evening out while your kids spend time at the YMCA. Dinner is provided. For more information, please visit the Member Services Desk. FEE: $20 per child, $10 for each additional child in your family HEALTHY KIDS DAY SATURDAY, APRIL 21ST Join us for this FREE community event full of fun, family friendly activities, vendors and more!

8 ADULT PROGRAMMING Take a class, train with friends, work out in the Fitness Center try it all. Have fun while gaining strength, endurance and increased energy at the YMCA.

9 FREE GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES ON LAND OR IN THE WATER! At the Y, we offer group exercise classes for all levels, ages and interests. From low-impact exercise and chair classes, to strength training, indoor cycling, water exercise, yoga, barre and pilates, you can find a class that s fun, supportive, challenging and rewarding. We even offer group classes in the pool. Visit the Member Services Desk, download the YMCA app, or go to for a full schedule. HEALTHY LIVING STARTS HERE. Living healthy is about spirit, mind and body at every age and stage. In addition to health assessments, personal coaching, and weight loss management, Y s also offer classes and programs for those dealing with a chronic disease. ADULT PROGRAMS WELLNESS SESSION / DATES Diabetes Prevention Program LIVESTRONG at the YMCA (Cancer Survivors) FITNESS FREE Fitness Consultation Personal Training Small Group Training Heated Yoga ADULT PROGRAMMING ADAPTIVE FITNESS For our members with diverse abilities, we offer adaptive fitness equipment complete with a suspension system. We now have the suspension system set up in fitness centers as well as in classes such as Barre, Zumba and Yoga. TRX Group Fitness Classes * No Registration Required. Visit the Member Services Desk, download the YMCA app, or go to for a full schedule. FITNESS CONSULTATIONS Are you interested in the fitness center, group exercise, or swimming, but you don t know where to start? Our fitness staff will assist you in getting familiar with all of our exercise equipment and program options. During your consultation(s), a fitness staff member will help you identify obstacles, set short term goals, and help you establish a program that meets your needs. PERSONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS Our Certified Personal Trainers can help you reach your goals, take your training to the next level or just help you make the most of your time in the gym. GROUP TRAINING PROGRAMS Work with a trainer in small groups during specialty fitness classes, including Yoga/Pilates, TRX Suspension, Les Mills Grit and more! Aquatics Swim Lessons Private Swim Lessons Special Adapted Swim Instruction Offered through Private Swim Lessons Lifeguard Certification Spring 1 & 2 Masters Swim Program Spring 2 Water Fitness Classes * No Registration Required. Visit the Member Services Desk, download the YMCA app, or go to for a full schedule. FOR DETAILED CLASS DESCRIPTIONS, DAYS, TIMES AND FEES, VISIT AND CLICK ON PROGRAM REGISTRATION.

10 YOUTH PROGRAMMING Through the Y s activities for kids and teens, youth are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement.

11 YOUTH PROGRAMS AGES SESSION / DATES ENRICHMENT/SPECIALTY Scientist In Training 7-9 years FITNESS / WELLNESS Dance 2-9 years Karate 4-13 years Lil Tumblers 3-5 years Spring 1 & 2 Petite Energy 1-2 years Spring 1 & 2 Pee Wee Energy 2-3 years Spring 1 & 2 Lil Movers 2-3 years Spring 1 & 2 Personal Training (individual or with a friend) 7-13 years Yoga 5-14 years Group Fitness 6-10 years SPORTS Outdoor Soccer League 3-13 years Spring 2 Soccer Tots Clinic 3-4 years Spring 1 All Sports Clinic 4-6 years Spring 1 & 2 Basketball Clinic 6-12 years Spring 1 & 2 Volleyball Clinic 8-14 years Spring 1 & 2 Tennis Clinic 6-12 years Spring 1 & 2 Instructional Baseball 8-12 years Spring 1 & 2 Flag Football League 6-12 years Spring 2 AQUATICS Swim Lessons 6 mnths - 19 yrs Private Swim Lessons 3 years and up Special Adapted Swim Instruction Offered through Private Swim Lessons 3 years and up Lifeguard Certification 15 years and up Spring 1 & 2 Panda Bears (pre-competitive Swim) Polar Bears (Pre-competitive Swim) 5-7 years 8-12 years Spring 1 & 2 Swim Team Stroke Development 8-18 years Swim Team Prep 8-18 years Swim Team 6-18 years Summer CHILD CARE/ SUMMER CAMP Before and After School Care K - 6th grade School Year School's Out Care K - 6th grade School Year Summer Camp K - 10th grade June 11 - August 24 SPORTS The Y offers year-round sports and fun for kids of all ages and skill levels. Whether it s gaining the confidence that comes from learning a sport or building the positive relationships that lead to good sportsmanship and teamwork, sports at the Y are about building the whole child, from the inside out. TEEN LEADERSHIP For our young people, the right guidance and support can make a real difference in figuring out who they are and what they can achieve. The Y is committed to nurturing teens and college students to help them grow strong roots for success. AQUATICS Swimming is a life skill, great exercise and a challenging sport. The Y strives to help all ages learn how to swim, so they can stay safe around water and learn the skills needed to make swimming a lifelong pursuit for healthy living. In addition, we offer competitive swimming and lifeguard certification courses. FAMILY FUN & FITNESS Coming to the YMCA as a family has so many benefits from staying fit to learning new skills and more. The Y is dedicated to providing a safe space for fitness, youth activities and special events that encourage the whole family to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. CHILD CARE AND SUMMER CAMP The YMCA provides care for kids of all ages with our Child Care, Preschool, School Age Care and Summer Camp Programs. We believe in nurturing the potential of children, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. YOUTH PROGRAMMING FOR DETAILED CLASS DESCRIPTIONS, DAYS, TIMES AND FEES, VISIT AND CLICK ON PROGRAM REGISTRATION.

12 YMCA OF DELAWARE LOCATIONS BEAR-GLASGOW FAMILY YMCA 351 George Williams Way Newark, DE (302) BRANDYWINE YMCA 3 Mt. Lebanon Road Wilmington, DE (302) 478-YMCA CENTRAL YMCA 501 West Eleventh Street Wilmington, DE (302) DOVER YMCA 1137 South State Street Dover, DE (302) SUSSEX FAMILY YMCA Church Street Rehoboth Beach, DE (302) WESTERN FAMILY YMCA 2600 Kirkwood Highway Newark, DE (302) MIDDLETOWN FAMILY YMCA 404 N. Cass Street Middletown, DE (302) WALNUT ST. YMCA 1000 N. Walnut Street Wilmington, DE (302) 472-YMCA CAMP TOCKWOGH Still Pond Neck Road Worton, MD (800) 331-CAMP ASSOCIATION OFFICE 100 West 10th Street Suite 1100 Wilmington, DE (302) 221-YMCA OUR MISSION The YMCA is an association of people of all ages, ethnic groups and religious affiliations that strives to cultivate the human potential, self-esteem, and dignity of all people. Our organization exists to develop and practice the Christian principles of love, caring, inclusiveness, justice and peace and to enrich the emotional, physical and social life of all individuals, families and our community. CONNECT WITH US!