PROGRAM GUIDE Fall/Winter

Bloomsburg Area YMCA 30 East 7th Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815 P:(570)784-0188 F:(570)784-4303 www.bloomsburgy.org

MEMBER SERVICES
Cathy Cooper, Membership Director Membership The benefit of a Y membership is much more than a great workout. The Y can help you build stronger relationships, provide opportunities for community participation, and teach you new skills. Your Y membership will help you enhance your mind, body, and spirit. The Bloomsburg Area YMCA wants its benefits to be accessible to everyone regardless of age, background, ability, or income. Our Financial Assistance Program is available to those who qualify. Financial assistance forms may be picked up at our front desk. YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Member Benefits Your membership includes a facility full of caring staff, aerobics/fitness classes, childwatch while you work out, open gym, priority registration for all classes/programs, and member discounts. Corporate Memberships its a proven fact that a healthy workforce is a more productive workforce. Participation in the YMCA Corporate Program works wonders, giving your employees increased energy, reduced stress, and a more positive outlook on their jobs! There is a minimum of 10 employees required for participation. For more information contact Cathy Cooper or Christine Fuller

MEMBERSHIP RATES
Membership Type Adult Family Senior Senior Family Single Parent Family Teen Youth Monthly $31.50 $49.00 $25.00 $37.50 $38.50 ----------Annual $374 $587 $300 $450 $462 $157 $141 Membership Payment Options Monthly Bank Draft Annual Payment If Membership lapses longer than 30 Days the joining fee must be paid again. All membership fees are non-refundable and nontransferable.

There is a $50 joining fee for all memberships, except Teen and Youth which have a $15 joining fee .

FACILITY INFORMATION
Building Hours
Monday Thursday 5:30am to 9:00pm Friday 5:30am to 7:00pm Saturday 8:00am to 4:00pm Sunday 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Contact the Y Staff

(570) 784-0188
Executive Director John Thompson- jthompson@bloomsburgy.org Membership Director Cathy Cooper membershipdirector@bloomsburgy.org Childcare Director Allison DiParlo adiparlo@bloomsburgy.org Fitness Director Christine Fuller cfuller@bloomsburgy.org Mind & Body Director Stephanie Yoder syoder@bloomsburgy.org Preschool Director Vicki Mihalik- vmihalik@verizon.net Gymnastics Director Sue Krum skrum@bloomsburgy.org Property Manager Fred Ainsworth fainsworth@bloomsburgy.org

United Way
The Bloomsburg Area YMCA is a program partner with the Columbia County United Way.

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Childwatch
Allison DiParlo, Childcare Director Our YMCA has a pleasant environment for your children ages 3 months to 12 years old in our childwatch program. While you work out, your children are cared for by our qualified YMCA staff. Childwatch hours : Monday: 8:30-11:00am & 4:15pm -7:45pm Tuesday: 4:15pm -6:30pm Wednesday: 8:30-11:00am & 4:15pm -6:30pm Thursday: 4:15pm -7:45pm Friday: 8:30-11:00am Saturday: 8:45am-10:30am

Mommy & Me Music and Movement

Stephanie Yoder, Educational Programs and Development Director Take some time to experience the joy of music with your child. This engaging 30 min class will promote body awareness, social play, basic rhythm and movement, and much more! Tuesdays, October1st- November5th 9:30am-10:00am Members $60 Non-members $75

Cooking with Kids!

This hands on cooking class is for ages 7-15. Kids will learn to make fun and healthy recipes that they can make at home. This program allows kids to have fun while building confidence in the kitchen! Tuesdays October 1 st - 22nd 7:00pm-8:00pm Fees: Member $45 Non-Member $55

Ensure a Brighter Future

Preschool
Vicki Mihalik, Preschool Director
Our Preschool program is open to all children ages three to five and is dedicated to providing educational, social, and recreational activities in an atmosphere of joyful learning and mutual respect. Classes are taught by Preschool Director Vicki Mihalik, a certified teacher with forty-three years experience, thirty-one of which have been with the YMCA and Cindy Flick, Preschool Assistant, with twenty-nine years in our Preschool. 3 - 4 year olds meet two half-days per week and emphasize socialization, language development, independence and motor skills in a small group setting.

Y-Care Before & After School

Allison DiParlo, Childcare Director Our School Age Child Care, for ages 5 to 12 years, provides a safe and structured environment with many activities to keep your child busy and focused. Some of the activities your child will experience while enrolled in Y-Care are Homework time with BU Tutors Crafts Games Gym time Outdoor Activities

4 - 5 year olds offer two options: two halfdays per week, or three half-days per week. Both classes emphasize pre-kindergarten activities. Readiness, language development, social skills, pre-reading and printing, motor skills, and work habits are all taught in a positive environment with emphasis on individual abilities

Child care is available Monday through Friday, before and after school. We also provide all-day care for scheduled, non-weather related school closings. We have three locations to serve your needs. Bloomsburg Memorial Elementary W.W. Evans Elementary Central Columbia Elementary

Program Fees: Member: Days Before $35 $50 After $35 $50 Both $50 $70

Preschool Fees:
Two classes/Week: Members $89/ month Non-Members $107/ month

3 Day 5 Day

Non-Member
Three classes/Week: Members $119/month Non-Members $138/ month

Days 3 Day 5 Day

Before $50 $60

After $50 $60

Both $60 $80

Mind & Body

Stephanie Yoder, Educational Programs and Development Director

The Bloomsburg Y is proud to offer our 10 week Math and Literacy enrichment programs for grades Pre K 8. Our tutoring sessions are run by Bloomsburg Universitys Elem entary and Mid-level Education Majors. We offer two options for your childs educational needs. Wednesday Tutoring September 18 th December 4 th 3:45pm-4:45pm During Wednesday Tutoring sessions we will help with homework, play educational games, and other activities that are age appropriate. Member $30 Non-Member $45 Saturday Morning Mind & Body September 21 st December 7 th 9:30am-11:30am Mind & Body offers one hour of math and literacy tutoring followed by an hour of fun physical activity. Member $45 Non-Member $60

Youth Sports & Fitness

Youth Strength Training
This is a circuit weight training class to teach you proper functional bodyweight and compound movements. This class will increase your core strength and cardiovascular system. The group setting makes for a fun environment to keep everyone motivated. Youth 6th 12th grade. Tuesday & Thursdays 3:00-3:45pm Member: $20 Non-Member $75

Youth Volleyball
This co-ed volleyball league located in the Bloomsburg Y gym and is for teens ages 1217. All participants are required to wear sneakers and knee pads. Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm Member $30 Non-Member $75

Gymnastics
Sue Krum, Gymnastics Director

SCHOOL AGE CLASSES

1 hr class Instructor/Child Ratio 1:6 Gymnastics 1 (Age 6-11)
Our coaches follow the USA Gymnastics Level 1 skills for vault, bars, beam and tumbling following USAG Safety Guidelines. (Must be age 6 by session start date.) Choose One: Wednesday 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Saturday 11:30 pm - 12:30 pm

Mommy and Me
Mommy & Me Gymnastics (Walking-Age 3) Certified teachers assist parent/guardians in the how-to of exploring movement activities that include rolling, swinging, hand apparatus, music and motor skills. Basic socialization skills like sharing, taking turns and following instructions are gently introduced. Physical developmental skills suggested by USA Gymnastics are followed. Choose One: Wednesday 9:30 am 10:15 am

Gymnastics 2 (Age 6-11)

Children with previous gymnastics experience will learn USA Gymnastics Level 2 skills on vault, bars, beam and tumbling following USAG Safety Guidelines. Child must be able to perform a minimum of a cartwheel and handstand without assistance to enroll in this class. Choose One: Tuesday 5:30 pm 6:30 pm Thursday 6:30 pm 7:30 pm Saturday 12:30 pm 1:30 pm

TumbleBug Gymnastics (Age 3) Small class size allows children to learn at their own pace under the direct supervision of an experienced instructor. Gymnastic and movement skills developmentally appropriate for this age are strictly followed Choose One: Wednesday 10:30 am 11:15 am Thursday 4:30 pm 5:15 pm Saturday 9:30 am 10:15 am

Gymnastics 3 (Age 6-11)

Children with previous gymnastics experience will learn USA Gymnastics Level 3 skills on vault, bars, beam and tumbling following USAG Safety Guidelines. Enrollment in this class must be approved by instructor. Choose One: Tuesday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Saturday 1:30 pm 2:30 pm

Gymnastics Fitness (Age 3-6) A gymnastics fitness class for mixed ages that is fun and challenging. Focus is on strength, flexibility and aerobic conditioning Choose One: Wednesday 11:30 am 12:15 pm Wednesday 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Gymnastics 4 (Age 6-11)

Children with previous gymnastics experience will learn USA Gymnastics Level 4 skills on vault, bars, beam and tumbling following USAG Safety Guidelines. Enrollment in this class must be approved by instructor. Choose One: Tuesday 6:30 pm 7:30 pm Saturday 1:30 pm 2:30 pm

Boys Gymnastics (age 6-11)

TumbleBee Gymnastics (Age 4-5) A full range of gymnastic and movement activities including rolling, swinging, balancing and other gross motor and fine motor skills all developmentally appropriate and following USA Gymnastics safety guidelines. Child must be age 4 by session start date. Choose One: Monday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tuesday 4:30 pm 5:30 pm Thursday 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Saturday 10:30 am 11:30 am
Monday 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Session Dates
Session 1: (Registration Opens: August 17, 2013) Monday, October 7 Saturday, November 23 Session 2: (Registration Opens: January 2, 2014) Monday, January 27 Saturday, March 15 Session 3: (Registration Opens: March 1, 2014) Monday, March 24 Saturday, May 10

Session Fees
45 minute class: Member $70 1 hour class: Member $84 Non-Member $ 84 Non-Member $ 98

Fall/Winter Baseball Clinic

Professional coach Josh Epstein.
Josh is currently the head pitching coach for Bloomsburg University. During the clinic Josh will work wit h each player on hitting, fielding, team defense, pitching mechanics, building arm strength, speed and agility, and strength training. This clinic is open to any baseball player ages 8 -17. Ages: Minors 8-12 Majors 13-17 Fees: 10 Dates: $250 20 Dates: $450

Thursday Sessions: 10 Dates Minors: 5:30-7:00pm Majors: 7:00-8:30pm Nov. 14, 21; Dec.5, 12, 19; Jan.2, 9, 23, 30; Feb.6

Saturday Sessions: 10 Dates Minors: 11:00-12:30 Majors: 12:30-2:00pm Nov. 16, 23; Dec.7, 14, 21; Jan.4, 11, 25; Feb.1,8

BAY Swim Team

Chuck LaCroix, Head Coach

This Year is BAYs 25 th Season!!! Come join all the the fun, excitement, and friendships that our BAY swim team has to offer. Our coaches are dedicated to teaching our youth the fundamentals of swimming. We also offer scholarships and financial aid. There are no prior requirements or skills needed to join the team; however, we do ask each swimmer to come with the ability to swim 25 yards in the pool unassisted. The season begins in October and ends in March. BAY recently joined the Pen Del League, Monroe County Division. We have five league meets and multiple invitational meets. Our season kicks off with the BAY Invitational, Hallowswim . All swimmers must be members of the YMCA. Membership Fees: Youth: $90 Teen Youth: $120 Swimming Fees: Under 8 $250.00 8/10 $315.00 11 & up $375.00 High School $250.00

Healthy Living
Adult Cooking Class
Stephanie Yoder, Educational Programs and Development Director

We are pleased to offer a four week hands-on cooking class sponsored by Weis Markets. Throughout the program participants will learn to make Baked Lemon Haddock Busy Day Pork Chops Chicken Cheese Steak Salad Healthy Smoothies

Tuesdays October 29 th November 19 th Member $40 Non-Member $50

Personal Training
Members Only

Let our certified personal trainers get you started with a structured fitness program that helps you meet your goals!! Personal Training Fees: 4 Sessions Single Session: Hour- $60 1 Hour-$100 hour- $20 1 hour- $30 8 Sessions Hour- $110 1 Hour-$180 12 Sessions Hour- $150 1 Hour-$240

1, 2, 3 Fit
1,2,3 Fit is a personal training program available to all new members. This program will provide the jump start needed to get into a regular exercise routine. You will meet with one of our certified trainers for 3 half hour sessions and they will develop a program specific to your need! Member $25

Group Exercise Classes

Our YMCA has a great variety of group exercise classes for adults of all fitness level s. Please check out our website for more detailed information www.bloomsburgy.org. Here is just a few of what we have to offer!

Discover Your Health

Healthways SilverSneakers
Healthways offers a number of older-adult programs including the SilverSneakers Fitness Program. SilverSneakers is the nations leading exercise program designed exclusively for Medicare-eligible adults and for Group Retirees. SilverSneakers offers physical activity, health education and social events, helping to reduce health care costs driven by the physical and mental effects of aging and physician and hospital visits. Many locations offer amenities such as fitness equipment, treadmills, free weights, and signature SilverSneakers classes, which are designed specifically for older adults and taught by certified in structors. Additional signature classes may be offered by select locations.

Healthy Living

Silver Sneakers- Muscular Strength & Range of Movement Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, a Silver Sneakers ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/for standing support. Classes meet Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am 1:30pm

Silver Sneakers II- Cardio Circuit Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper-body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a Silver Sneakers ball is alternated with nonimpact aerobic choreography. A chair is offered for support, stretching, and relaxation exercises. Classes meet Tuesday & Thursday 8:30am

Classes for active older adults

Drums Alive Gold Combining traditional aerobics & the powerful beats & rhythms of the drum. A workout for mind, body and spirit and can be modified for any fitness level. Modified Yoga - The class offers a gentle approach for those with health issues or limited mobility. The poses are mostly done seated in a chair or using the chair for stability. Optional floor work may be offered. This class can also be useful for those who are deskbound. You can learn chair yoga poses for those few minutes during the day when you need a little calm and relaxation.

Walk for Wellness - 45 minute class for active older individuals seeking cardiovascular endurance through walking both indoors and out! The program will incorporate weights for a more challenging experience if desired.

The Bloomsburg Area YMCA proudly presents its annual...

This years race is in honor of former Bloomsburg Chief of Police Leo Sokoloski

Date: December 31st Time: 7:00 PM Register online at Register.bazumedia.com/reg/form?e ventID=5469 Registration Fee till 12/24/13: $20 Registration Fee after 12/24/13: $25 Location: Start & End YMCA

AWARDS
Male: 15&under, First Male 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, First Female 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, Youngest 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, Most Seasoned 60-69, 70 & over Female: 15&under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70 & over

Sponsored by:

Bloomsburg YMCA
30 E 7th St. Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Race Day Registration Time: 5:00-6:45PM Early Pick-up Location & Time: 1:00-8:00 PM on 12/30/13 in YMCAs Community Room

Race Director: Chris Fuller Fitness & Sports Director (570)-784-0188 cfuller@bloomsburgy.org

First 300 participants receive a high quality long sleeved t-shirt!

Bloomsburg Area YMCA 30 East 7th Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815 P:(570)784-0188 F:(570)784-4303 www.bloomsburgy.org