West Communities YMCAwestcommunitiesymca.org

FALL I & II

PROGRAM GUIDEWELCOME TO THE YMCA!At the YMCA it is our mission to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities through programs that develop spirit, mind and body for all. As a non-profit focused on healthy living, social responsibility and youth development, our goal is to provide a positive learning environment for you and your child.

JOIN US THIS FALL! Fall 1 (8 weeks) August 31-October 25 Fall 2 (8 weeks) October 26-December 20Member registration for all sessions begins August 4. Non member registration for Fall Session I begins August 18 and for Fall Session II October 13.

In addition to the classes listed in this guide, we also offer a number of free classes (for members) and events that may not be included in this guide. For our most up-to-date program class schedule as well as downloadable group fitness, swim and gym schedules visit our website at westcommunitiesymca.org /programs. Classes are subject to change.

View and register for our programs at register.ymcachicago.org.Registrations are taken online, in-person or by phone. Remember, we're here to help so if you have any questions about our offerings or the registration process don't hesitate to contact us.

Questions? Contact us at (773) 434-0300.

FACILITY HOURSDAYS HOURSMon-Fri 6:45am-10pmSat 9am-4pmSun 10am-4pm

FRIDAY FAMILY EVENTS Make a date with your friends and family to spend Friday nights together at the Y. Whether you’re looking to spend quality time together as a family, looking for fun activities for siblings to bond and make new friends or looking for some special time together as a couple, the Y has you covered. Family events are open to members and non-members alike.

1st Friday of the month - Family Night2nd Friday of the month - Parents Night Out 3rd Friday of the month - Teen Night4th Friday of the month - Family Night

For details visit our website at westcommunitiesymca.org/programs.

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FALL I & II West Communities YMCA

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AQUATICS

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESAdult/Teen 14-61 W 5:45-6:30PM $48/$64 $48/$64 14-61 Sa 10-10:45AM $48/$64 $48/$64 Aqua Boot Camp 16-89 Tu Th 6:15-7PM Free/$30 Free/$30 Eel/Ray 3-5 W 6-6:30PM $48/$64 $48/$64 3-5 Sa 12-12:30PM $48/$64 $48/$64 Fish/Flying Fish 6-14 Tu 5-5:45PM $48/$64 $48/$64 6-14 Sa 1-1:45PM $48/$64 $48/$64 Guppy 6-14 M 5-5:45PM $42/$56 $48/$64 6-14 W 5-5:45PM $48/$64 $48/$64 6-14 Sa 11-11:45AM $48/$64 $48/$64 Joint Efforts 16-89 Tu Th 9-9:45AM Free/$30 Free/$30 Minnow 6-14 M 6-6:45PM $42/$56 $48/$64 6-14 Sa 12-12:45PM $48/$64 $48/$64 Parent/Child Classes 6M-2Y M 6-6:30PM $42/$56 $48/$64 Pike 3-5 M 6-6:30PM $42/$56 $48/$64 3-5 Th 4:45-5:15PM $48/$64 $42/$56 3-5 Th 6-6:30PM $48/$64 $42/$56 3-5 Sa 10:25-10:55AM $48/$64 $48/$64 3-5 Sa 11:15-11:45AM $48/$64 $48/$64 Polliwog 6-14 M 5-5:45PM $42/$56 $48/$64 6-14 Tu 5-5:45PM $48/$64 $48/$64 6-14 W 5-5:45PM $48/$64 $48/$64 6-14 Th 5-5:45PM $48/$64 $42/$56 6-14 Sa 12-12:45PM $48/$64 $48/$64 6-14 Sa 11-11:45AM $48/$64 $48/$64 Shark 6-14 Tu 5-5:45PM $48/$64 $48/$64

AquaticsAdult/Teen (Ages 14+) It's never too late to learn or improve your swimming skills. If you’re in high school and don’t feel comfortable surrounded by elementary school age kids or a grown up trying swimming for the first time come on in. No experience necessary, we’ll get you where you need to go!

Aqua Boot Camp A high intensity class that will build your cardio and your strength. Don’t miss out on this one of a kind experience!

Eel Level 2: Swimmers will learn to jump in without assistance, float on their front and back for 20 seconds with or without an IFD. Swimmers will also learn to paddle on front, back and side for 25 yards with an IFD and 15 feet without. Prerequisites: To enter this level, swimmers should be able to front and back float 20 seconds with an IFD. Swimmers should also paddle on their front, back and side for 10 yards with an IFD, and 5 feet without.

Ray Level 3: In this class swimmers will learn to front and back float 30 seconds without an IFD; front alternating paddle with rhythmic breathing 25 yards with an IFD, and 20 feet without. Swimmers will also learn front symmetrical paddle with rhythmic breathing 25 yards with an IFD, and 20 feet without; do a side alternating paddle for 25 yards with an IFD and 20 feet without; back alternating paddle for 25 yards with an IFD and 20 feet without; and back symmetrical paddle for 25 yards with an IFD and 20 feet without. Prerequisites: To enter this level, swimmers should be able to jump in without assistance, float on their front and back for 20 seconds with or without an IFD. Swimmers should also paddle on front, back and side for 25 yards with an IFD and 15 feet without.

Fish Level 4: In this class swimmers will learn to tread water for 3-minutes; swim 50 yards front crawl; swim 50 yards breaststroke with legal kick and arm pulls; swim 50 yards backstroke; swim 50 yards elementary backstroke with a glide; swim 50 yards sidestroke with a scissors kick; and swim 15 yards butterfly. Prerequisites: To enter this level, children should be able to do a standing dive; basic front crawl rotary breathing 25 yards; basic breaststroke 25 yards; backstroke 25 yards; elementary backstroke 25 yards; basic sidestroke 25 yards; and tread water 1 minute.

Flying Fish Level 5: In this class swimmers will learn to do a flip turn; swim 100 yards front crawl with bilateral breathing; swim 100 yards breaststroke; swim 100 yards backstroke; swim 100 yards elementary backstroke; swim 100 yards sidestroke alternating sides; swim 100 yards lifesaving sidestroke; and swim 15 yards butterfly.

Guppy Level 2: In this class swimmers will learn to front and back float 1-minute; front alternating paddle 25 yards with rhythmic breathing with and without an IFD; front symmetrical paddle 25 yards; back symmetrical paddle 25 yards; back alternating paddle 25 yards; side alternating paddle 25 yards; and kneeling dive. Prerequisites: To enter this level, children should be able to front and back float for 30 seconds with or without an IFD; paddle 25 yards on their front, back and side with an IFD, and 15 feet without an IFD; jump in without assistance; be comfortable in deep water.

Joint Efforts Great physical activity that supports joints and relieves stress. No swimming skills needed!

Minnow Level 3: In this class swimmers will learn to do a standing dive; basic front crawl rotary breathing 25 yards; basic breaststroke 25 yards; backstroke 25 yards; elementary backstroke 25 yards; basic sidestroke 25 yards; and tread water 1 minute. Prerequisites: To enter this level, children should be able to front and back float 1-minute; front alternating paddle 25 yards with rhythmic breathing with and without an IFD; front symmetrical paddle 25 yards; back symmetrical paddle 25 yards; back alternating paddle 25 yards; side alternating paddle 25 yards; and kneeling dive.

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Parent/Child ClassesShrimp Level 1: Age: 6-8months. Program instruction in this class is directed toward helping parents to work with their child to feel more comfortable in the water and to develop basic water safety and swim skills. Each child should always be accompanied by one parent.

Kipper Level 2: Age: 9-12 months. Program instruction in this class is directed toward helping parents to work with their child to feel more comfortable in the water and to develop basic water safety and swim skills. Each child should always be accompanied by one parent.

Inia Level 3: Age: 13-18 months. Program instruction in this class is directed toward helping parents to work with their child to feel more comfortable in the water and to develop basic water safety and swim skills. Each child should always be accompanied by one parent.

Perch Level 4: Age: 24-36 months. Program instruction in this class is directed toward helping parents to work with their child to feel more comfortable in the water and to develop basic water safety and swim skills. Each child should always be accompanied by one parent.

Pike Level 1: The first level of lessons is for beginning swimmers. Swimmers should be able to listen to instructions and follow directions. Swimmers will learn the basic paddle stroke on the front, back and sides. They will also be taught kicking skills and putting their face in the water.

Polliwog Level 1: This is the beginning level for school age children and is appropriate for anyone new to the water or with little formal instruction. Children will learn the basic paddle stroke on their front, back and sides, kicking skills and will become comfortable putting their face in the water.

Shark Level 6: In this class swimmers will learn to take their own heart rate; learn about open water and backyard pool safety; swim 100 yards from crawl with flip turns; swim 100 yards breaststroke with pull-out; swim 50 yards inverted breaststroke; swim 100 yards backstroke with dolphin kick and pullout; swim 50 yards over arm side stroke; swim 25 yards butterfly with streamline; and swim 200 yards individual medley. Prerequisite: To enter this level, children should be able to do a flip turn; swim 100 yards front crawl with bilateral breathing; swim 100 yards breaststroke; swim 100 yards backstroke; swim 100 yards elementary backstroke; swim 100 yards sidestroke alternating sides; swim 100 yards lifesaving sidestroke; and swim 15 yards butterfly.

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TAE KWON DO

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESTae Kwon Do 3-6 Sa 10-11AM $30/$60 $30/$60 7-12 Sa 11AM-12PM $30/$60 7-12 Sa 12-1PM $30/$60

Tae Kwon DoTae Kwon Do A beginning martial arts class for the little ones. Begin learning discipline and self control while staying healthy.

Tae Kwon Do Martial arts classes for older kids. Practice self discipline, patience and also develop confidence while staying healthy.

AFTERSCHOOL

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESWCY Afterschool Program 5-12 M-F 3:30-6:30PM Call For Info

FITNESS

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESAll Abs 16-89 Tu 7:30-8:30PM Free/$30 Free/$30 16-89 W 8-9PM Free/$30 Free/$30 Kickboxing 16-89 M 10:30-11:30AM Free/$30 Free/$30 16-89 M 6:30-7:25PM Free/$30 Free/$30 16-89 W 10:30-11:30AM Free/$30 Free/$30 16-89 F 10:30-11:30AM Free/$30 Free/$30 PowerDrills 16-89 M 7:30-8:25PM Free/$30 Free/$30 SilverSneakers®

18+ Tu Th 10-10:50AM Free/$30 Free/$30 Step Aerobics 16-89 M 10-10:55AM Free/$30 Free/$30 16-89 Th 6:30-7:25PM Free/$30 Free/$30 Yoga 16-89 M 11:30AM-12:30PM Free/$30 16-89 Th 7:30-8:25PM Free/$30 Free/$30 16-89 F 11:30AM-12:30PM Free/$30 Free/$30 16-89 M 11-11:55AM Free/$30 16-89 W 11:30AM-12:30PM Free/$30 Zumba 16-89 Tu 11-11:55AM Free/$30 Free/$30

FitnessKickboxing Incorporate a combination of boxing an martial arts movement for a great aerobic and muscle conditioning class.

PowerDrills Full body toning class that incorporates light dumbbell routines, resistance band workouts and isometric training.

SilverSneakers® The perfect class for older adults looking to increase strength and flexibility.

Step Aerobics The benefits include improving your cardio respiratory endurance, your body composition and your balance.

Yoga Yoga is a great workout that develops your flexibility, health and relaxes your mind. No previous experience necessary.

Zumba This Latin-inspired fitness class gives you a full body workout.

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