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The Y’s many different programs let you try new things, develop skills, meet new people, and show what you are capable of!  All of our programs will help you achieve and maintain health in spirit, mind, and body.
 

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Preschool Child Care 
Ages 3-5
Children will be exposed to developmentally appropriate activities throughout their school day and will develop kindergarten readiness skills based on their level and individual abilities.

• Open 7:00am - 6:00pm Monday through Friday

Full Time: $150 4-5 days per week
Part Time: $100 1-3 days per week

School Age Child Care

• Fun learning and activities
• Experienced and educated staff
• Safe and healthy environment
• State of Ohio Child Care licensed
• Vouchers accepted

Financial assistance is available through the State of Ohio, 21st Century Grant and YMCA scholarships. For more information, please call us at (513) 731-0115

We serve the folllowing schools: Sharpsburg, Norwood View, Williams, TCP, Cornerstone Christian Academy of Norwood and Academy of World Languages 

When Norwood City Schools are closed we will NOT be hosting any child care programs. When there are delays there will be no before school and pre school will start according to the delay.

School's Day Out
Children will participate in games, swimming, arts and crafts, field trips and more. For grades K-6 and runs 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. To participate in the field trip, children must be at the YMCA by 9:00 am. Registration begins three weeks prior to the particular School’s Day Out and is on a limited basis. You must register at least two days in advance of the date your child plans to attend. Space fills quickly!

Members/Y-Kids Participants: $20.00

AQUATICS
The YMCA offers a wide range of swimming options for the whole family. Swimming builds self-confidence and develops the whole person - spirit, mind, and body. Classes are divided into ability and age groups. Trained instructors emphasize personal safety, swimming skills, endurance and social skills, while guiding students with praise and encouragement.

8 Week Session: March 4 - April 27

30 minute lesson - Preschool
Members: $35/8 lessons
Program Participants: $70/8 lessons

45 minute lesson - Youth and Adult
Members: $40/8 lessons
Program Participants: $80

Monday

• Pike/Eel: 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
• Ray/Starfish: 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
• Intermediate: 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
• Polliwog/Guppy: 6:15 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Tuesday

• Pike/Eel: 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Ray/Starfish: 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Intermediate: 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
• Adults: 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Saturday        

• Aqua Babies: 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
• Perch: 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Pike/Eel: 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Pike/Eel: 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
• Ray/Starfish: 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
• Polliwog/Guppy: 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
• Intermediate/Advanced: 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

4 Week Session: March 4 - March 30 and April 1 - April 27

Monday and Wednesday

• Pike/Eel: 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Ray/Starfish: 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Polliwog/Guppy: 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Instructors will inform current participants which level that they should sign up for.

Pike/Eel
Age: 3-5 years old

Pike
At this level, children begin to attend classes without their parents. This level helps children develop safe pool behavior, adjust to the water, and develop independent movement in the water. It is designed for new swimmers, teaching basic paddle stroke and kicking skills, pool safety, and comfort in holding their faces in the water while blowing bubbles and swimming. To advance, must demo front/back float with Individual Floatation Device, paddle stroke front/back 5 feet without Individual Floatation Device.

Eel
This advanced beginner level reinforces Pike skills. It is for children who are comfortable in the water. They are taught to flutter kick, dive, float, and perform the progressive paddle stroke. Children can swim across the pool without assistance by the end of this level. To advance, must demo 20 seconds front/back float and paddle stroke front/back/side 15 feet without Individual Floatation Device.

Children will be tested at the first class and split into groups based on their abilities. Children must complete the skills for each level in order to move up.

Ray/Starfish
Age: 3-5 years old

Ray
At this level children review previous skills, improve skills, build endurance by swimming on their front and back, and learn to tread water and perform the progressive paddle stroke. Children can swim across the pool on their front and back without assistance by the end of this level. To advance, must demo front alternating paddle with rhythmic breathing 20 feet without Individual Floatation Device. Must complete EEL or demonstrate required skills.

Starfish
Children at this level review previously learned skills and refine their crawl and back stroke and floating skills. They also learn underwater swimming skills. Children can swim a length of the pool on the front and back at the end of this level. To progress, must demo front alternating paddle with rhythmic breathing 40 feet without Individual Floatation Device. This level is for the child who has the endurance to swim the length of the pool without equipment, has the concept of rotary breathing with over arm recovery, backstroke, and personal safety skills.

Intermediate
Age: 6-12 years old
Swim Levels: Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow

Children will be tested at the first class and split into groups based on their abilities. Children must complete the skills for each level in order to move up.

Advanced
Age: 6 and up.
Swim Levels: Fish, Flying Fish, Shark, Porpoise.

Children will be tested at the first class and split into groups based on their abilities. Children must complete the skills for each level in order to move up. 

Private Swim Lessons
Private swim lesson packages are available upon request. To register, stop by the member service desk. For more information, contact Julie Halusek.

LIFESAVING AND AQUATIC TRAINING COURSES
Ages: 16 and up

This course is designed to provide the participants with the knowledge and skills needed to be a lifeguard and professional rescuer. Participants will also be certified in CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer, Basic First Aid for the Community and Emergency Oxygen Administration. This course is a nationally recognized certification, and will make participants eligible for employment at any of our Greater Cincinnati YMCAs, as well as many of our local aquatic facilities. For more information, please contact Julie Halusek - Program Director.

Upon completion of this course, participants will receive CPR Pro, Basic First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, and Lifeguard certifications..

April 11 - 27, 2013

• Thursday - April 11 - 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Saturday - April 13 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Thursday - April 18 - 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Saturday - April 20 - 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Saturday - April 27 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Registration deadline: Thursday - April 4 by 5 p.m.
$180 includes: book, mask, fanny pack, certification cards, etc.

May 9 - May 25, 2013

• Thursday - May 9 - 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Saturday - May 11 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Thursday - May 16 - 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Saturday - May 18 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Sunday - May 19 - 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Registration deadline: Thursday - May 2 by 5 p.m.
$180 includes: book, mask, fanny pack, certification cards, etc.

WATER FITNESS
 

Y’s Way To Water Exercise
This low-intensity workout will help keep your joints moving and muscles strong. Improve your ability to do daily activities and gain more energy. Meet new people and make friends. Ideal for arthritis patients.
 

• Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Deep Water Workout
Non-swimmers and swimmers can enjoy and will benefit from deepwater exercise. A water belt will support you in deep water with your head comfortably above the surface at all times.

• Monday/Wednesday 7 p.m. - 7:50 p.m.

Co-Ed Spalsh Aerobics
This one-hour class choreographed to music is a high energy, low-impact water aerobic program, enabling participants to improve cardiovascular conditioning, as well as flexibility and muscle tone. This class will enable you to work at your own level of intensity using various forms of exercise. Non-swimmers welcome.

• Tuesday/Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Water Conditioning

• Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Shallow Water Workout

• Tuesday/Thursday 7 p.m. - 7:50 p.m.

SPORTS

Basketball
Traditional 5 on 5 Basketball. This is an instructional league that promotes values, sportsmanship, teamwork and basic skill development. Rules are modified for each age level and everyone gets equal playing time. Ages 3-10.

Tae Kwon Do
Classes continually run through out the year.  Register on a monthly basis.

Children Classes
Tuesday 6-7 pm
Saturday 11am-12pm

Adult Classes
Tuesday 7-8pm
Saturday 12-1 pm

Member: $35 per month
Program Participant: $45 per month

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Pump
Pump iron in a classroom setting to firm and shape the upper body (arms, chest, and back) and lower body (hips, thighs, and abs). Participants work with weights to improve muscle tone, flexibility and posture. For beginner to advanced fitness level.

• Monday/Wednesday 6 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.

Cardio Kickboxing
A fun cardiovascular workout, similar to Tae-Bo. We combine boxing-like punches, kicks and traditional aerobics.

• Monday 7 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.

Yoga
Stretch, tone, strengthen, breathe, relieve stress and energize with this beginner’s yoga class.

• Thursday 7 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.

Zumba

Zumba uses interval training and a combo of fast and slow rhythms to help burn calories while toning & sculpting. Zumba includes merengue, salsa, mambo, cumbia, rumba, flamenco, raggeaton, & calypso. Fun and easy, but a serious workout!

• Thursday 6 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.

Group Cycling
Group cycling is a moderate to high intensity, non-impact cardiovascular workout for all fitness levels. Your training will require strength, determination and fortitude. You select the intensity of your ride according to your fitness level but don’t be scared to keep up with the instructor.

• Wednesday 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Silver-Sneakers®
Senior workout. A combination of seated and standing exercises will be used. Intensity will vary with your ability

• Thursday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Pilates
This mat-based class will help to improve core strength and body alignment. Join anytime.

• Wednesday 7 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.

Massage Therapy
Come treat yourself today! 30 minute and 60 minute sessions available.
Please schedule with Joan Schummer

All land and water exercise classes are included in your membership.