2016 morris ymca winter / spring

HEALTHY HAPPENS HERE2016 SESSION CALENDARHEALTHY HAPPENS HERE2016 SESSION CALENDAR..............................................................................................................................................................................................

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WINTER SESSION 1January 4-February 7Registration Begins:Saturday, December 5 - Full MembersSaturday, December 12 - Program/AWAY Members

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SPRING 1 SESSIONMarch 14-April 24Registration Begins:Saturday, December 5 - Full MembersSaturday, February 27 - Program/AWAY Members

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SUMMER 1 SESSIONJune 6-July 10Registration Begins:Saturday, May 7 - Full MembersSaturday, May 21 - Program/AWAY Members

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SUMMER 2 SESSIONJuly 11-August 14Registration Begins:Saturday, May 7 - Full MembersSaturday, June 25 - Program/AWAY Members

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FALL 1 SESSIONAugust 29-October 2Registration Begins:Saturday, July 30 - Full Members

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Summer Camp Registration Begins: March 1 Kidz Zone Registration Begins: April 9 forFull Members, April 30 for Program Members

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Modified class schedule the week of Labor Day Modified class schedule the week of Thanksgiving Modified class schedule during Christmas Break

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MORRIS COMMuNITY YMCAFull Member Benefits:•YMCAFullMembersenjoyunlimiteduseoftheMorrisCommunityYMCAandtwelvevisitsannually(perlocation)totheC.W.Avery,GalowichandSmithFamilyYMCAs.

•Priorityregistrationonallprograms,includingsportsleagues,beforeandafterschoolcareanddaycamp

•Lowermemberratesonprograms•Fiveguestpassespercalendaryear•FREEfitnessorientations•FREEchildwatchserviceforFullFamilyMembers•FREEMonth’sMembershipwhenyou‘BringAFriendtotheY’•Nocontractstosign•Whenyoutraveloutsideofthearea,youcanuseyourYMCAmembershipatmorethan2,000locationsacrossthecountrythathavechosentoparticipateintheAWAY“AlwaysWelcomeAtYMCAs”program.Someguestfeesandlimitationsmayapply.

AWAY Program - Always Welcome at the YMCAWhenyoutraveloutsideofthegreaterJolietarea,youcanuseyourYmembershipatmorethan2,000locationsacrossthecountry.Someguestfeesandlimitationsmayapply.PleasecontacttheYyouarevisitingfordetails.MembersfromotherYMCAsacrossthecountrymayenjoytheamenitiesattheGreaterJolietAreaYMCAbranchesuptotwelvetimespercalendaryear.PleasecontacttheMembershipDeskforhours,availabilityandadditionalinformation.

Monthly Membership RatesFamily* $42Adult(18andover) $28Youth/Teen(6-17) $16*Afamilymembershipincludesanadultcoupleinthesamehouseholdandtheirdependentchildrenunderage18.PhotoIDandproofofresidencyisrequired.Thoseattendingcollegefulltime(ages18-25yearsold)arealsoincluded(proofofFTstatusisrequired).**Childrenunderage6canonlybeaFullMemberonafamilymembership;theycannotholdafullyouthmembershipunlessregisteringforKidzZoneortheJETSSwimTeam.

One Time Joiner’s Fee**Newmembers,membersinactiveformorethan90daysandmembersupgradingpayaninitialfeetohelpsupportongoingimprovementstoourfacilities.

Family $120Adult(18andover) $80Youth/Teen(6-17) $40

Program Membership RatesFamily $70Youth $30ProgramMemberswhochoosetobecomeFullMemberswillreceiveacreditfortheremainingportionoftheirprogrammembership,aswellasacreditforthedifferencebetweentheFullMemberandProgramMemberratesforanyprogramsinwhichtheyarecurrentlyenrolled,ifthemembershipupgradeoccurswithinthefirsttwoweeksofthesession.

Daily VisitorsThosewhoarenotinterestedinjoiningtheYMCA,butwishtoutilizethefacility,havetheoptionofpurchasingaDailyPass.PhotoIDrequired.$10/person*Familyincludesfivepeople.Eachadditionalpersonis$2

Program RegistrationTheGreaterJolietAreaYMCAacceptscash,check,MasterCard,VisaorDiscover.Inmostcases,phoneregistrationisacceptedforcurrentmemberswhenpayingbyacreditcard.Allclasseshaveamaximumandminimumnumberofparticipants.Whenpossible,classeswillbeaddedtoaccommodatewaitlistsandtoexpandthoseofferingsthatareinhighdemand.Classesbelowtheminimumenrollmentwillbecombinedwhenpossible,andasalastalternative,willbecancelled.

Child SupervisionChildrenundertheageoftenmustbesupervisedbyanadultatalltimeswhenusingYMCAfacilities.TheKidsCornerplayroomisavailableduringdesignatedhoursforFullMembers,agessixmonthstotenyearsold.

Wellness CenterTheWellnessCenterisavailableformembersages16andover.WeaskthatmembersbecourteousandputawayequipmentwhenfinishedusingitandrefrainfromtalkingontheircellphoneswhileintheWellnessCenter.Teens(ages13-15)whohavecompletedtheWellnessCenterCertificationClass,mayutilizethecardioandstrengthmachines.Forsafetyreasons,onlymembersages16andovermayusethefreeweights.

Financial Assistance AttheY,nooneisturnedawayduetotheinabilitytopay.Inkeepingwithourmission,theGreaterJolietAreaYMCAprovidesfinancialassistance,asfundsareavailable,tothosewhoqualify,basedonaslidingfeescale.PleasevisitourWebsiteatwww.jolietymca.orgorstopbyyourlocalbranchforanapplicationandinformationaboutourPeopleHelpingPeopleScholarshipProgram.

To learn more, please contact: Jamie Nelson, Membership Manager Phone: (815) 513-8080E-mail: [email protected]

YOuR Y MEMbERSHIP OffERS ALL THIS AND MORE!With a focus on developing the potential of kids, improving individual health and well-being, and giving back and supporting our neighbors, your YMCA membership will bring about meaningful change not just within yourself, but in your community too.

The Y is a non-profit like no other. We’re more than just a place to work out; more than a place where families can spend quality time together; more than a place for kids to play team sports; more than a place for seniors to stay young at heart. We’re all those things and more. We’re a place where you belong!

Nurturing the potential of every child and teen.

fOR YOuTH DEVELOPMENTProgram feesWhenreviewingthisbrochure,youwillnoticetwofeeslistedbyeachclassoffering.ThefirstfeelistedisthediscountedfeeaFullMemberpaysandthesecondisthefeeaProgramMemberpays.

Kidz ZonePARENTS TRuST uS.KIDS LOVE uS.TheMorrisCommunityYMCA’sKidzZonebeforeandafterschoolprogramserveskindergarten-fifthgradersatWhiteOakandSaratogaElementarySchools.Childrendoartsandcrafts,playgames,developfriendshipsandlearnlessonsthatwilllastalifetime.TheY’sKidzZoneprogramencouragespositivebehaviorthroughcharacterdevelopmentactivitiesandemphasizestheY’scorevaluesofcaring,honesty,respectandresponsibility.

2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR RATES$45non-refundableregistrationfee*Before & After: $265/$290(PerMonth)Before only: $105/$130(PerMonth)After only: $215/$240(PerMonth)

Morningprogramruns7-9a.m.(Approximately)Afternoonprogramruns3-6p.m.(Approximately)

AttheY,nooneisturnedawayduetotheinabilitytopay.Financialassistanceisavailable.CCR&RandDHSfundsarealsoaccepted.A$45non-refundableregistrationfee*,thefirstof10installmentpaymentsandYMCAmembershipfeeisdueatregistrationtime.Theremainingninepaymentsarepaidviaautomaticwithdrawalfromacheckingaccount.Debitandcreditcardsalsoaccepted.AllparticipantsmusthaveafullorprogrammembershipwiththeYMCA.Programparticipantsmaystartattendingfourbusinessdaysafterthedayregistrationiscompleted.

Tolearnmore,pleasecontact:SarahPorzel,FamilyandCommunityEngagementDirectorPhone:(815)513-8080,ext.513E-mail:[email protected]

Preschool ProgramsSMILES ALL AROuNDDesignedforchildren,ages2-4,preschoolprogramsattheYaresomuchfun!Throughavarietyofactivitiesthatarebothstructuredandopenplay,ourdedicatedstaffmembersteach,modelandreinforcetheY’sChristiancharactervaluesofcaring,honesty,respect,andresponsibility.Aparent/guardianmustremaininthebuildingforallpreschoolprogramsduringclasstimes.

Open Tot Gym (Ages 1-5)Doesyourchildlovetorunaroundanddosummersaults?Ourtumblingequipmentwillbeoutforyouandyourchildtouse.Comeonbyandmakenewfriendsduringouropengym.

1/4-2/1 Mon. 11:15a.m.-Noon FREE/$51/6-2/3 Wed. 11:15a.m.-Noon FREE/$52/8-3/7 Mon. 11:15a.m.-Noon FREE/$52/10-3/9 Wed. 11:15a.m.-Noon FREE/$53/14-4/18 Mon. 11:15a.m.-Noon FREE/$53/16-4/20 Wed. 11:15a.m.-Noon FREE/$54/25-5/29 Mon. 11:15a.m.-Noon FREE/$54/27-5/25 Wed. 11:15a.m.-Noon FREE/$5

Tiny Tot Twos (Age 2) Doesyourtwo-year-oldlovetoreadstories,playwithfriends,andplaygames?TinyTotTwosisagreatwaytointroduceyourtwo-year-oldtoasemi-structuredenvironment.Theywillhavetheopportunitytolistentostories,playgames,makenewfriends,andhavefunbeingakid.

1/4-2/1 Mon. 9:15-10a.m. $25/$502/8-3/7 Mon. 9:15-10a.m. $25/$503/14-4/18 Mon. 9:15-10a.m. $25/$504/25-5/23 Mon. 9:15-10a.m. $25/$50

Three That’s Me! (Age 3) ThreeThat’sMe!isagreatwaytogetyourthree-year-oldintroducedtoaclassroomsetting.Theywilllearnhowtofollowdirections,developsharingandlisteningskillsandmuchmore.Yourthree-year-oldwillparticipateingames,crafts,songs,andfreeplay.ThreeThat’sMe!isanexcellenttransitionfromTinyTotTwo’sasyourchildwillcontinuetolearn,grow,andenhancehis/hergrossmotorskills.

1/6-2/3 Wed. 9:15-10a.m. $25/$502/10-3/9 Wed. 9:15-10a.m. $25/$503/16-4/20 Wed. 9:15-10a.m. $25/$504/27-5/25 Wed. 9:15-10a.m. $25/$50

ABCs & 123s (Ages 2-4) Yourchildrenwillexplorethewonderfulworldofthealphabetandnumbers.Theywillgettoplay,singandsocializeastheylearntheirABCsand123s.

1/5-2/2 Tue. 9:15-10a.m. $25/$502/9-3/8 Tue. 9:15-10a.m. $25/$503/15-4/19 Tue. 9:15-10a.m. $25/$504/26-5/24 Tue. 9:15-10a.m. $25/$50

Little Dinos (Ages 2-4) Callingalldinosaurlovers!Yourchildwillgettolearnallaboutdifferentkindsofdinosaursinthissuperfunclass.Theywilllearnaboutwhattheyeat,createtheirowndinosaursandevenlearntoroarlikeaTyrannosaurusRex.

1/7-2/4 Thu. 10:15-11a.m. $25/$502/11-3/10 Thu. 10:15-11a.m. $25/$503/17-4/21 Thu. 10:15-11a.m. $25/$504/28-5/26 Thu. 10:15-11a.m. $25/$50

Underwater Adventures (Ages 2-4) Yourchildwillgettolearnallaboutoceancreaturesthroughstorytime,crafts,andactivities.

1/7-2/4 Thu. 9:15-10a.m. $25/$502/11-3/10 Thu. 9:15-10a.m. $25/$503/17-4/21 Thu. 9:15-10a.m. $25/$504/28-5/26 Thu. 9:15-10a.m. $25/$50

Animal Encounters (Ages 2-4) Yourchildwillgettolearnaboutanewanimaleveryweek,readstories,andmakeaferociouscrafttotakehomeallwhilesocializingwithothersaroundthem.

1/7-2/4 Thu. 11:15a.m.-Noon $25/$502/11-3/10 Thu. 11:15a.m.-Noon $25/$503/17-4/21 Thu. 11:15a.m.-Noon $25/$504/28-5/26 Thu. 11:15a.m.-Noon $25/$50

Messy Me (Ages 2-4) Sensoryplaytimeisafunwaytolearn.Yourchildisinvitedtocomeandexperienceplaythroughcreativeusesofvariouscommonitemslikepaint,pudding,Play-Doh,glueandmore.Pleasewearoldclothesoracover-upshirt.

1/4-2/1 Mon. 10:15-11a.m. $25/$502/8-3/7 Mon. 10:15-11a.m. $25/$503/14-4/18 Mon. 10:15-11a.m. $25/$504/25-5/23 Mon. 10:15-11a.m. $25/$50

Mini Movers (Ages 2-5) Dance,sing,createandmove!Inthisclass,wewilllearn,growandplaythroughmusic.Thisprogramisdesignedtogetyourlittleoneupandmovingaswellasusingmusictolearnourletters,numbers,colors,bodypartsandmore.Wewilluseactivitiesthatencourageexpression,musicappreciationandcreativefunbyusingandmakingpropsandmusicalinstruments.Childrenwillalsolearnspatialawareness,coordinationandrhythm.

1/4-2/1 Mon. 4-4:45p.m. $25/$501/8-2/5 Fri. 9:15-10a.m. $25/$502/8-3/7 Mon. 4-4:45p.m. $25/$502/12-3/11 Fri. 9:15-10a.m. $25/$503/14-4/18 Mon. 4-4:45p.m. $25/$503/18-4/22 Fri. 9:15-10a.m. $25/$504/25-5/23 Mon. 4-4:45p.m. $25/$504/29-5/27 Fri. 9:15-10a.m. $25/$50

Season Sampler - Winter (Ages 2-5) Whatisthebestpartaboutwinter…SNOW!Inthisclass,wewilldiscoversnowthroughstorytime,art,play,andhands-onactivities.Wewilllearnaboutsnowflakes,snowmenandwhatclothingweshouldwearwhenitsnows.

1/8-2/5 Fri. 10-10:45a.m. $25/$502/12-3/11 Fri. 10-10:45a.m. $25/$50

Season Sampler - Spring (Ages 2-5) Whatisthebestpartaboutspring?Sunshine,rainandflowers!Inthisclass,wewilldiscoverallthegreatthingsspringhastoofferthroughstorytime,art,play,andhands-onactivities.

3/18-4/22 Fri. 10-10:45a.m. $25/$504/29-5/27 Fri. 10-10:45a.m. $25/$50


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Youth ProgramsHELPING KIDS fLOuRISHWebelievethevaluesandskillslearnedearlyonarevitalbuildingblocksforlife.AttheY,childrenandteenslearnvaluesandpositivebehaviors,andcanexploretheiruniquetalentsandinterests,helpingthemrealizetheirpotential.Thatmakesforconfidentkidstodayandcontributingandengagedadultstomorrow.

Little Scientists (Ages 6-10)Wheredobutterfliescomefrom?Howdomagnetswork?Whydoesitrain?Whatarestarsmadeof?Inthisclass,wewilldiscoverthewhat,whereandwhystoallthesequestionsthroughexperiments,sensoryexplorationandstorytime.1/4-2/1 Mon. 5-5:45p.m. $25/$502/8-3/7 Mon. 5-5:45p.m. $25/$503/14-4/18 Mon. 5-5:45p.m. $25/$504/25-5/23 Mon. 5-5:45p.m. $25/$50

Lego Mania (Ages 6-10)Eachweek,childrenwilllettheirimaginationssoarasweshareshortstoriesandbuildwithLegos.1/7-2/4 Thu. 4:15-5p.m. $25/$502/11-3/10 Thu. 4:15-5p.m. $25/$503/17-4/21 Thu. 4:15-5p.m. $25/$504/28-5/26 Thu. 4:15-5p.m. $25/$50

Hip Hop Dance For Kids (Ages 7-14)Hiphopdanceisafitnessclassdesignedforkidstogetthemmovingtotheirfavoritemusic.Classesaredesignedtoallowthestudentstoletgoanddancewithoutbeinglimitedbyrulesoftechnique.Learnthelatestdancingmovesandbepreparedtohaveablastwhilegettingfit!1/7-2/4 Thu. 6-6:45p.m. $35/$702/11-3/10 Thu. 6-6:45p.m. $35/$703/17-4/21 Thu. 6-6:45p.m. $35/$704/28-5/26 Thu. 6-6:45p.m. $35/$70

Jump Start Teen Fitness (Ages 9-13)Thisprogramfortweensandteenscombineseducation,fitnessandgoodoldfashionedfunandgames.Eachclassincludesawarm-upandshortworkout,afunfitnessgameandashorteducationalcomponent.Studentswilllearnaboutheartrate,exertion,differentkindsofexercises,healthyeatingtipsandwaystomakefitnessfun.1/4-2/1 Mon. 6-7p.m. $35/$702/8-3/7 Mon. 6-7p.m. $35/$703/14-4/18 Mon. 6-7p.m. $35/$704/25-5/23 Mon. 6-7p.m. $35/$70

Pinterest Party! (Ages 10-14) AreyouaPinterestFanatic?Doyoueverfindyourselfpinningforhours,wishingyoucouldmakeallthecoolprojectsyoupin?Inthisclass,wewilltackleanewfunprojectrightfromPinterest!Registrationisrequiredforthisclass.1/4-2/1 Thu. 5:15-6p.m. $35/$702/8-3/7 Thu. 5:15-6p.m. $35/$703/14-4/18 Thu. 5:15-6p.m. $35/$704/25-5/23 Thu. 5:15-6p.m. $35/$70


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Kids Night Out

WHERE fuN bEGINSCallingallYkids!AreyoulookingforsomethingfuntodoonaFridaynightwithyourYfriends?KidsNightOutisjustforyou!Kids,ages4-12,areinvitedtocometotheYforanightoffun.Activitiesincludeamovieandgames.Pre-registrationisrequired48hoursinadvance.

Full Member: $5 Community Member $10

January 156-8:30 p.m. DespicableMe

February 12 6-8:30 p.m. UP

March 116-8:30 p.m. Hop

April 156-8:30 p.m. TheCroods

May 136-8:30 p.m. ToyStory3

Holiday EventsWHERE THE COMMuNITY COMES TOGETHEREvening with the Easter BunnyFriday, March 186:30-8 p.m.Stop by the Y and get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a fun Easter-themed night with other YMCA families. Please register at the front desk.

Healthy Kids DaySaturday, April 3010:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Come on out to the Morris Community YMCA and take part in Healthy Kids Day! There will be vendors from around the community and join us to take part in our fitness demos!

Summer Camp Kick-OffTuesday, May 175:30-6:30 p.m.Camp Kick-Off Night is a parent information night for our Summer Day Camp parents and guardians. You can come and ask questions, receive your camp t-shirt and bag as well as the camp calendar and parent handbook to ensure a fun and safe summer! You will also get to meet some of our amazing counselors. Happy Camping! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Sports Specific Performance Training

Callingallathletes!Areyoulookingtotakeyourgametothenextlevel?OurnewSportsSpecificTrainingprogramcanhelpyouimprovecriticalaspectsofyourperformancebyutilizingworkoutsthatfocusonfourmaincomponents:

1.Athleticstrengthtraining2.Speedandagilitydevelopment3.Corestabilityandbalancetraining4.Injurypreventionandrecoverytechniques

1/4-2/1 Mon. 6:30-7:30p.m. $35/$702/8-3/7 Mon. 6:30-7:30p.m. $35/$703/14-4/18 Mon. 6:30-7:30p.m. $35/$704/25-5/23 Mon. 6:30-7:30p.m. $35/$70

ELEVATE YOuR GAME

WHERE fAMILIES COME TOGETHERFamily Yoga (Ages 5 and up}Thisplayfulclassencouragesself-expressionaswellasbuildingsocialskills.Thisclasspromisesfunforthewholefamilybecauseyoucandoyogatogetherforever!Familieswillstrengthentheirbodiesastheylearnhowtofocusthroughbreathingandrelaxationtechniques.Pricingisperfamily.

1/6-2/3 Wed. 5-6p.m. $40/$802/10-3/9 Wed. 5-6p.m. $40/$803/16-4/20 Wed. 5-6p.m. $40/$804/27-5/25 Wed. 5-6p.m. $40/$80

Improving the nation’s health and well-being.

fOR HEALTHY LIVINGBecauseweknowthathealthylifestylesarebestachievedbynurturingourmind,bodyandspirit,well-beingandfitnessattheYissomuchmorethanjustworkingout.Beyondfitnessfacilities,weprovideeducationalprogramstopromotehealthierdecisions,andofferavarietyofprogramsthatsupportphysical,intellectualandspiritualstrength.

Fitness OrientationsOurexperiencedandtrainedstaffmembersareexcitedtohelpyoubeginyourfitnessjourney.FitnessorientationsaregreatformemberswithsomeworkoutexperiencewhoarelookingtolearnhowtomosteffectivelyutilizetheequipmentintheWellnessCenter.AppointmentscanbemadeonlineorattheMembershipDesk.FreetoFullMembers.

Body Composition Testing Yourbodyismadeupofwater,leanmassandfatmass.Wecandetermineifyouarecarryingahealthyamountoffatmassthroughskinfoldmeasurements,bioelectricimpedanceandBMIanalysis.AsArranged$10/$20

Wellness Center Certification (Ages 13-15)ThisclassisrequiredforteenswhowishtohaveaccesstoourWellnessCenter.Theclassisdesignedtogiveacomprehensiveandinformativetrainingsoteenscanproperlyutilizestrengthandcardioequipment.Teenswillberequiredtopassawrittenandpracticaltestthedayofthecoursetoreceivecertification.Pleasenote:TeensWILLNOTbeallowedtousethefreeweightsorplate-loadedequipmentforsafetyreasons.HeldTuesdaysfrom5-6p.m.andbyappointment.$15

Small Group Training (Ages 18 and up)Inagroupofnomorethan4participants,youwillworkwithapersonaltrainertomeetyourfitnessgoals.Thisclassisdesignedforthoseatanintermediatefitnesslevel.1/5-2/2 Tue.9-10a.m. $100/$2002/9-3/8 Tue.9-10a.m. $100/$2003/15-4/19 Tue.9-10a.m. $100/$2004/26-5/24 Tue.9-10a.m. $100/$200

TRX Suspension & Ropes Express (Ages 18 and up)Inthis45-minuteclass,youwillusetheTRXSuspensionTrainerwhichwillgiveparticipantsanedgeoverconventionalstrengthtrainingbecauseeverySuspensionTrainingexercisebuildstruefunctionalstrengthandimprovesflexibility,balanceandcorestabilityallatonce!ClassparticipantswillalsousetheBattleRopetogainexplosivepowerandstrength.1/7-2/4 Thu.4:30-5:15p.m. $45/$902/11-3/10 Thu.4:30-5:15p.m. $45/$903/17-4/21 Thu.4:30-5:15p.m. $45/$904/28-5/26 Thu.4:30-5:15p.m. $45/$90

Synrgy 360 Boot CampInasmallergroupyouwillgetaneffective,functionalandfunworkoutusingtheSynrgy360.YoucanexpecttobuildmuscleandburnatonofcaloriesusingtheTRXSuspensionTrainer,medicineballs,kettlebells,plyometrics,battlingropesandmore.1/5-2/2 Tue.5:30-6:30a.m. $45/$902/9-3/8 Tue.5:30-6:30a.m. $45/$903/15-4/19 Tue.5:30-6:30a.m. $45/$904/26-5/24 Tue.5:30-6:30a.m. $45/$90

fitStart (Ages 16 and up)FitStart isaprogramdesignedforthenewexerciserorthosewhohavetroublestickingtoaworkoutprogram.Throughoutthe12-weekprogram,participantswillmeetwithaFitCoachuptofourtimes.Duringthesemeetings,yourworkoutswillbeevaluatedand,asyourfitnesslevelincreases,sowillyourworkoutintensity.Thefirstsessionwillconsistofcardio.Yoursecondsessionwilladdweightsandthethirdandfourthsessionswilladdmoreweights.FitStartisnotpersonaltraining,butyourcoachwillhelpyoudetermineandmeetyourgoals.FitStart is free to Full Members. Appointments can be made online or at the Membership Desk.

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Improving the nation’s health and well-being.

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Life-Long LearningALWAYS HERE fOR YOuFab 50 Crafters (Ages 50 and up) ComeandhangoutwithyourFab50friendswhilemakingsomethingfunandcreative.WewillmeetonceamonthonaThursday.PleaseregisterbytheMondaybeforetheprogramtohelpusensurewehavetheproperamountofsuppliesforclass.

Snowman Clay Pot CraftJanuary1411:30a.m.-1p.m.$10/$20

Cupcake Liner WreathFebruary1111:30a.m.-1p.m.$10/$20

Easter Egg WreathMarch2411:30a.m.-1p.m.$10/$20

Clay Pot CraftApril2111:30a.m.-1p.m.$12/$24

Melted Crayon Canvas Spring Bouquet May1211:30a.m.-1p.m.$15/$30

Fabulous After 50 (Ages 50 and up)TheFabulousAfter50Clubisagroupthatmeetsforfunandfellowship.Weminglewithfriends,playgames,andhavepotlucks,allwhilehavingagreattime.ThisprogramisfreeforFullMembers.

Happy New Year Pot LuckJanuary1411a.m.-12:30p.m.

Game DayFebruary1211a.m.-12:30p.m.

Easter Pot LuckMarch1811a.m.-12:30p.m.

Game DayApril2211a.m.-12:30p.m.

Summer Pot LuckMay1311a.m.-12:30p.m.

Personal TrainingWhetheryou’rejuststartingafitnessroutineorlookingtoaddalittlevarietytoyourexerciseprogram,aYMCApersonaltrainercanhelpyoutoachieveyourwellnessgoals.Ourcertifiedpersonaltrainershelpyoumaximizeyourpotentialwithindividualizedprogramdesignandone-on-oneinstructionandmotivation.Cardiovascular,strength,andflexibilitytrainingandbasicnutritionalguidanceareallincludedinthisone-hoursession.

TheYMCAoffersavarietyofpersonaltrainingpackages:

Individual Pricing (Full Members only):1Session: $454Sessions: $148($37persession)8Sessions: $268($33.50persession)12Sessions: $372($31persession)24Sessions: $708($29.50persession)

Group Pricing- 2 people per session (Full Members only):1session: $32perperson4sessions: $104perperson($26person/persession)8sessions: $184perperson($23person/persession)12sessions: $264perperson($22person/persession)24sessions: $504perperson($21person/persession)

Paymentplansareavailableforpackagesof12ormore.

Soccer ClinicDavidValdiviaandSteveRain,twoofthemostwell-respectedhighschoolcoachesinthearea,willleadthishigh-energyclinic.Withacombinedsevenregionalhighschoolchampionshipstotheircredit,ValdiviaandRainwillteachyouryoungplayerthefundamentalsofthegame,includingfootwork,passing,dribbling,trapping,pullbacksandshooting,whilefosteringacultureoflearningandpassionforthegame.Mostimportantly,participantswillhavefunandlearnthetruemeaningofteamwork.

MondaysandFridaysJanuary4-March21

GradesK-2:6:30-7:30p.m.Grades3-6:7:30-8:30p.m.

SaratogaElementarySchool-MiddleGym

Register today!Full Member: $80 Program Member: $160

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To learn more, please contact Sports Director Ken Iverson at (815) 513-8080 ext. 512 or via e-mail at [email protected].

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5-on-5 Men’s basketball League (Ages 18 and up)Ifyou’relookingforalittlefriendlycompetition,theMorrisCommunityYMCAhasgotyoucovered!RegistertodayforourwinterMen’sBasketballLeague.Spaceislimitedtoeightteams,soregisterquickly!

January10-March27SundayAfternoonsMorrisCommunityHighSchool3-8p.m.Full Member: $60 Community Member: $90

Co-ed Adult Soccer League Coming April 2016Games will be played at the MSA FieldsRegister today!

Softball Pitching ClinicYouraspiringyoungsoftballplayerwilllearnthepropermechanicsandthebasicfundamentalsofsoftballpitchingfromformerCoalCityHighSchoolstandoutEmilyAichele.Designedforgirlsingrades3-7,thisfive-weekclinicwillteachyouryoungathleteaboutpre-gamepreparationandgamestrategy.Participantswillalsolearnpitchingdrillsandtechniquesthatwillhelpthemtaketheirpitchingskillstothenextlevel.Pleasehaveyourchildrenbringtheirowngloves.

SaturdaysMarch5,12,19,26andApril2

Grades3-4:9-10a.m.Grades5-7:10-11a.m.

ShabbonaMiddleSchool-OldGymDoor18

Registertoday!Full Member: $30 Program Member: $60

Volleyball Skills ClinicUndertheguidanceofShabbonaheadcoachKaislieSiron-Chmielewski,youryoungathletewillworkondevelopingtheirhitting,bumping,settingandservingskillsthroughdrills,gamesandscrimmages.

Co-ed;TuesdayEveningsApril5-May10WhiteOakElementarySchool-Door25

GradesK-3:6-7p.m.Grades4-6:7-8p.m.

Full Member: $36 Program Member: $72

flag football Skills Clinic TakeyourgridironskillstothenextlevelwiththeYMCA’sspringtimeflagfootballclinic,ledbyCoachesMikePetersonandRyanMacDonald.Presentedinafunandpositiveenvironment,theclinicwillcoverthefundamentalsoffootballincludingthebasicsofoffensiveanddefensiveskillsandpositions.Youryoungathletewillalsolearnpassing,catching,routerunning,andtheproperanglesandpursuitforflagpulling.TheclinicwillconcludewithajamboreeonthefinalSunday.

April10-May22Co-ed;SundayAfternoonsMorrisCommunityHighSchoolpracticefieldsTheclinicwillnotmeetonMay8.

Grades1-3:1-2p.m.Grades4-6:2-3p.m.

Full Member: $36 Program Member: $72

YOuTH SPORTSJuST KEEP PLAYING

ChristinaHester,amotherofthreefromMorris,wasjustmonthsawayfromturning30whensherealizedshewasinneedofalifestylechange.Herinitialapproachwassimple:onehourofcardioeachdayattheMorrisY.Untiloneday,ChristinadecidedtobreakherroutineandattendAMBootCamp,afitnessclassknownforitsintensity.

“Iwasinthebackoftheroom,terrified,”shesaid.“Iwasclosesttothedoor,soincaseanythingwentwrong,Icouldescape.”

Fortunately,hergetawayplanwasn’tneeded.Christinawasinstantlyhooked.Now,inadditiontoBootCamp,she’saregularatZumba,Hip-HopFit,andasofrecently,yoga.

“Theclassesareintense,”shesaid.“Youmightthink,‘I’mnevergoingtobeabletodothis.’Butyouworkyourwayup.It’sexciting.”

Today,Christinais70poundslighterandnolongerhidesinthebackofclass.ShevisitstheMorrisCommunityYMCAfivedaysaweek,typicallytwoorthreetimesperday.

DuringtheY’sAugustFitnessChallenge—inwhichmemberswerechallengedtoswipein20timesinamonth—Christinacheckedin36times.

“Myfamilyandfriendshavebeenastrongsupportsystem,”Christinasaid.“MygirlfriendsandIhaveaFacebookgroup,wherewepost‘sweatyselfies.’It’sinaclosedgroupsoeveryonedoesn’thavetoseeit.Wemotivateeachother.”

Herbiggestmotivation,Christinasays,areherchildren:Amber,LolaandMaximus.Thinkingback,Christinarecallsdayswhengoingupthestairsorplayingattheparkwasn’tsoeasy.Butthankfully,nowthatChristinahaschosenthepathtowardahealthylifestyle,thosedaysarebehindher.

EMbRACING A HEALTHY LIfESTYLE ONE DAY AT A TIME

MorrisresidentChristinaHesterhaslost70poundssincejoiningtheMorrisCommunityYMCA.

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JETS flight School Swim Club (Ages 5-12) 1/5-2/18 Tue./Thu. 6:15-7 p.m. $55/$110JETSFlightSchoolisanintroductory,pre-competitiveexperiencetotheJolietYJETSSwimTeam.Anexperiencedswimcoachwillworkwithswimmerstodeveloppropertechniqueineachofthecompetitivestrokes.Inaddition,studentswilllearnnewskills,suchasstreamlinesandracingdives.

Swimmersmusthavetheendurancetoswimonelengthofthepoolwithoutaflotationdevicewhiledemonstratingrotarybreathingandtheabilitytofloatcomfortablyandconfidentlyontheirstomachandback.SwimmersshouldbeevaluatedbeforeregisteringtoensurethatFlightSchoolisanappropriateoption.

Spring Swim Clinic4/11-14 Mon.-Thu. 5:30-6:30 p.m. $25Thisisyouropportunitytospendtimewithourcoachestolearnnewdrills,improveyourswimmingskillsandmeetmembersoftheJETSfamily.SwimmersdonotneedtobeYMCAmemberstoparticipateintheclinic.Atthecompletionoftheclinic,swimmerswhowishtojointheteamwillbegivenagroupplacementalongwithregistrationmaterials.

To learn more, please contact Director of Competitive Aquatics Dave Hedden at (815) 782-0805 or via e-mail at [email protected].

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