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Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA2011 Winter/SpringProgram Guide

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Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA (GNHY) is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the economic and personal self-sufficiency of children, youth and their families. Located on the Upper West Side, GNHY provides community residents with year-round, meaningful and effective educational, career-readiness, cultural, recreational, and counseling services.

Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA’s extensive program offerings include early childhood, family, after school, teen center, plus adult and weekend classes. See for yourself all of the wonderful programs we have to offer!

GROSVENOR NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE YMCAAN OPERATING CENTER OF THE WEST SIDE YMCA

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMSTENDERCAREThe Early Childhood Program serves children ages 2 to 5 years. The YMCA is committed to providing a safe, supportive environment that helps young people develop a secure foundation for learning. We offer a nurturing yet challenging program with a developmen-tally appropriate curriculum where children can play, learn and discover. Children develop confidence in themselves, are aware of their strengths, and challenge themselves to succeed where they initially need support. Social development is a key component of our program. There is a strong sense of community within the center and children and families feel secure, engaged, and excited to be part of this loving environment. The development of trust, independence and initiative is fostered through a daily program of choice activities, centers, large and small group meeting times, story and music time, outdoor play and specialist classes. In addition to open-ended play, there are several special projects or activities daily. These projects are geared to the interests of the children and the early childhood goals and expectations. Children experience early literacy, math, and science activities throughout the day. We model for children and they practice and apply what they learn to play and work-based opportunities. These may include science, explorations, art projects, dramatic play or field trips. As part of the YMCA, the school also places a great deal of emphasis on physical and community awareness. Teachers plan curricular goals around the expectations for growth and learning that are appropriate for the age of the children.

Tender Care Fee Schedule:Full Time, 8am–6pm, monthly fees 2 days: $996 3 days: $1,248 5 days: $1,600Part Time, 9am–3pm, monthly fees 2 days: $744 3 days: $900 5 days: $1,200

MEET THE DIRECTORJane Rosenthal, Ed.M., brings her lifetime of experiences as an early childhood educator to the programming at the Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA. Jane has taught and led programs for infants through first grade. She has been a college instructor and has provided professional development for teachers and administrators throughout the coun-try. Her work with young children, their teachers and parents at Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA reflects Jane’s understanding of children and the importance of developing each child’s potential during these early years. Jane graduated as a psychology major from N.Y.U. and earned her masters degree in early childhood education from SUNY at Buffalo. She studied at Bank Street, Columbia Teachers College and the University of Iowa. Her areas of expertise include child devel-opment, early literacy and language development, early childhood curriculum and the impact of the environment on learning and on play.

Early Childhood Programs

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BUSY BODIES (12 months to 2.5 years)This is a child’s fi rst gym class. It emphasizes large motor skills development, group play, mastering the external environment and creative movement. After warming up the body with music, children burn off energy with movement games, and play with various props and equipment under adult supervision. The instructor works to improve each child’s strength, fl exibility, balance and coordination. Class time ends with a cool down and stretching. Children who require adult guidance will need the accompanying adult to participate with them.Tuesday 9:30-10:15AM $125 for 8 week session

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT (12 months – 2.5 years)This class introduces music, singing and some creative drama to young minds. Through creative exploration using actual instruments and their voices, young people will begin to gain a deeper understanding of music in this energetic class. Children participate with their accompanying adult.Wednesday 9:30-10:15AM $125 for 8 week session

ADDITIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSESBALLET (3– 5 year olds)This class introduces young dancers to ballet fundamentals. They learn the ballet language through building basic movement vocabulary. Center work focuses on articulation of the feet, positions of the body, and balance. Children practice jumps and move across the fl oor with simple traveling steps. Class ends with stretching to increase fl exibility.Thursday 10-10:45 AM $125 for 8 week session

LITTLE MASTERS ART WORKSHOP (18 months – 3 years)This weekly class offers guided activities will provide a solid foundation for children to learn about art processes, materials, techniques and aesthetics while experiencing the fun of art! The young child will experiment with various materials designed to build their skills in gross and fi ne motor activities, spatial orientation, color and shape recognition as well as fostering a healthy sense of independence and self-assuredness. Class includes a story and snack! Children must be accompanied by an adult.Monday 9:30-10:30AM $165 for 8 week session.

GROWN-UP AND ME CLASSES Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA offers Grown-up and Me classes for children under 3 years. The adult assists the child to participate in developmentally appropriate classes designed to be fun and encourage development as well as socialization with other young children. Preregistration is required for each 8 week session.

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Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA is a safe space where children can explore their interest and develop self confidence through classes, camps and after school programs. Focusing on the 40 developmental assets of children, staff design programming to incorporate project based learning, health and fitness activities, academic support, and community involvement. Y AFTER SCHOOLThe Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA offers a wonderful after school program, serving children from schools within the community. Program participants are picked up from school and brought to GNHY by our trained counselors. While at Y After School, youth participate in enriching and fun programs, including homework assistance, dance class, arts & crafts, snack and group games. For information on what schools we offer our pick up program at please contact Grace Rochford, Program Coordinator, at 212-749-8500 or via email at [email protected] Price per month: 5 Days $300 4 Days $240 3 Days $180

HOLIDAY CAMPJoin us for the days school is not in session! Holiday camp is offered on public school holidays, including week long breaks. During holiday camp participants engage in a variety of activi-ties, including dance, visual arts, fun fitness, and field trips! Please be sure to pack a snack and a lunch for holiday camp.Holiday Camp Hours: 8:00AM-6:00PMHoliday Camp Fee: $60.00 for one day camp, $300.00 for one week camp STRONG KIDS CARDSThe YMCA Strong Kids Card is part of the YMCA of Greater New York’s commitment to improving the health & fitness of New York City’s kids age 5-17. Every YMCA branch in New York City is reaching out to kids in their neighborhood programs to enroll them in the YMCA Strong Kids Card initiative. To register your child for a free YMCA Strong Kids Card, simply stop by the front desk at either GNHY or the West Side YMCA. Then we’ll take their picture and print their very own Strong Kids Card. They can use their card to access the West Side YMCA during designated days & times of the Strong Kids Card activities such as family swim or weekend afternoon play space time.

MEET THE DIRECTORGrace Rochford has over 12 years of experience in out of school time programming. Grace has served as a teacher and an administrator for numerous non-profit organizations in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York. She graduated from Emerson College with a BA in Theater Education and has worked with children from ages 4-18 teaching theater, visual art, writing, movement, and environmental education. Most recently Grace worked at the West Side YMCA as the Summer Arts Camp Director, the Kids Company Assistant Director, and an After School Site Coordinator.

SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS

School Age Programs

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Improv Theater WorkshopExplore the basic rules of improvisational theater through theater games and physical exercises. Improv theater gives opportunity to learn about focus and listening skills, self confi dence while performing, and team-work. Age: 9-12Time: Saturdays 12:00-1:00PMFee: $125 for 8 week session Introduction to ArtIn this class participants will have the opportunity to explore multiple mediums including paint, pastel, mixed media, and clay. Activities in this class are designed to help children develop creativity, individual-ity, and self esteem. Age: 5-6Time: Saturdays 10:45-11:45AMFee: $155 for 8 week session Visual Art IIOlder arts students can gain additional experience in drawing, painting, and sculpture. Participants will be introduced to various artists and movements, learning and replicating their style. No previous experience is necessary. Age: 7-9Time: Saturdays 9:30-10:30AMFee: $155 for 8 week session Ballet IThrough this class students will develop coordination and listening skills while learning the basics of contemporary ballet.Age: 5-7Time: Saturdays 12:00-1:00PMFee: $125 for 8 week session

Jazz/Hip HopOpen to both beginner and intermediate dancers, this class will focus on rhythm and choreography of hip hop and jazz style dance. Age: 8-12Time: Saturdays 1:15-2:15PMFee: $125 for 8 week session Karate I & IIStudents learn self-defense and develop balance, fi tness, coordination, self-confi -dence and discipline through practice of basic techniques and forms.

KARATE IAge: 5-7Time: Saturdays 9:30-10:30AMFee: $125 for 8 week session KARATE IIAge: 8-12Time: Saturdays 10:45-11:45AMFee: $125 for 8 week session Indoor Soccer FundamentalsCome learn indoor soccer skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting through fun games, drills, and scrimmages. Age: 5-7Time: Saturdays 2:15-3:00PMFee: $105 for 8 week session Super ScienceThrough hands on experiments and demonstrations students have fun while learning about chemistry, physics, and ecology! Age: 8-12Time: Saturdays 10:45-11:45 AMFee: $165 for 8 week session

WEEKEND CLASSES

Youth & Teen


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Strong Brothers Strong SistersThe Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA offers an encouraging middle school program for Middle School students. Program includes homework help, peer guiding & mentoring, step class, creative arts, and YMCA core teen development programs including Leaders Club, Teens Take the City and Future Works! Time: Monday-Friday 3:00-6:00PM Fee: $200 a month Leader’s ClubOne of the YMCA’s most intensive and comprehensive teen programs, providing club members with opportunities for leadership training, personal growth, service to others, and social development. The program will provide a safe haven for young people to become confident and competent adults with a sense of belonging in their community. Time: Saturday 2:30-4:00PMFee: FREE! Spotlight on Performance Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA offers “Spotlight on Performance”, a FREE partnering program with the New York Junior League with students in grades 4th-8th grades. Participants participate in creative artistic and dramatic exercises once a week. Program includes field trips and special guests throughout the year. Time: Mondays 6:00-8:00PMFee: FREE!

Teens Take the CityTeens Take the City is a dynamic leadership development program that offers teens opportunities to roll up their sleeves and get involved in issues affecting them and their community. Participants embark on an eight-month adventure where they explore four fundamental areas of civic involvement. Time: Tuesday 3:30-4:30PMFee: FREE! Youth and GovernmentYouth & Government encourages students to develop leadership skills and self-confidence to last a lifetime, through the study of public issues, debate of public policy, writing of legislation and an experience in the State Government process. While working throughout the year as jurists, attorneys, legislators and members of the press corps, Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA participants emerge as confident peer role models and young leaders at the annual model government session at the State Capitol. Time: Saturday 4:00-5:00PMFee: FREE! FutureworksFutureWorks is a year-round program offered for our younger teens (6th-8th grade) who are interested in learning about how to start their own business. FutureWorks offers entrepreneurial training to help teens start small ventures and to prepare them for a lifetime of responsibility, creativity, money and time management. Time: Thursday 4:45-5:45PMFee: FREE!

TEEN PROGRAMS

Parent’s Night Out*Do you need time to go out to dinner, go shopping or just relax? One Friday a month you can leave your children ages 5-12 with the staff at the Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA. During Parents Night Out, your kids will make new friends, participate in a safe and fun evening of pizza, games, sports, movies, and arts & crafts. All children must be registered.Dates: January 21st, February 25th, March 25th, other dates TBATime: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Age: 3-12Fee: $ 25 per child*Program must meet registration requirement to run Healthy Kids DayThe Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA would like to invite families in the community to Healthy Kids Day! Throughout the day families can participate in fun activities such as arts and crafts, sports and games, healthy cooking demonstrations, and more. Date: April 16, 2011

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Teens/Family/Adults

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YOGAHatha YogaOur Hatha Yoga classes integrate postures, breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation to stretch, strengthen, and condition. All levels are welcome. Class meets once a week. Monday 12:00-1:00PMWednesday 12:00-1:00PMThursday 6:00-7:00PMFee: $85 for 8 week session Beginner + Intermediate/Advanced Vinyasa YogaClass focuses on fl owing sequences of yoga poses linked together by an emphasis on breathing technique. Class meets once a week.BEGINNERTuesday 1:00-2:00PMThursday 1:00-2:00PMINTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Tuesday 7:00-8:00PMFriday 12:00-1:00PMFee: $85 for 8 week session West African DanceThis class introduces traditional dance, drumming and songs from various ethnic groups of Ghana, focusing on movement while also including a historical context for Ghanian dance. Monday 7:00-8:00PMFriday 6:30-7:30PMFee: $105 for 8 week session

Partner DanceSingles and couples are both welcome in the partner dance class. Students will learn a variety of partner dances, including swing, salsa, ballroom and more. A great date activity or a fun way to meet new people! Wednesday 6:30-7:30PMFee: $85 per person per 8 week session Intro to Drawing and WatercolorThis short class will introduce principles of drawing & watercolor primarily by working with still life set ups as well as color and rendering exercises. Class meets once a week.Tuesday 11:30AM-1:00PMFriday 10:30AM-12:00PM Fee: $145 per session ZumbaZumba® is a fusion of Latin and Interna-tional music, utilizing dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fi tness program. The routines feature aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Tuesday 6:00-7:00PMFee: $85 for 8 week session

ADULT CLASSES

It’s Your BIRTHDAY Come celebrate at the Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA! Choose from our exciting theme parties such as Drama, Young Artists, or Sports themed packages and make your child’s birthday unforgettable. A Saturday afternoon party would include three hour room rental, with one hour of instructor led activity for up to 20 participants. Party must be paid in full two weeks prior to party date to maintain reservation. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve the date. Detail information outlined in the birthday party contract. For additional information, contact Grace Rochford at 212-749-8500 or [email protected]. Birthday party age group 5-12.

Fee: $350Additional fee for supplies applies only to Young Artists Birthday Party. For additional time: $50 for every ½ hour (Applies only to room space)Extra children will be charged at $10 per child

BIRTHDAY PARTIES


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Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCAAn operating center of the West Side YMCA176 West 105th StreetNew York, NY 10025Tel: (212) 749-8500Fax: (212) 749-4060

WINTER HOURS OF OPERATIONGrosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA is open:Monday 8:00AM-8:00PMTuesday 8:00AM-8:00PMWednesday 8:00AM-7:30PMThursday 8:00AM-7:00PMFriday 8:00AM-6:00PMSaturday 9:00AM-9:00PM

SESSION DATES 2011Session 1: January 3rd-February 27thSession 2: February 28th-May 1stSession 3: May 2nd-June 26th

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA wants to make sure that no child is turned away for an inability to pay. For those families that feel they cannot afford to pay the full price of our programs, we do offer financial assistance. The decision on the aid is based on need as determined by family income. To be considered, please complete a Financial Assistance application and submit it with the required documentation upon registration. The YMCA will accept Financial Assistance applications until we are unable to give away more assistance, but you will have a better chance the earlier you submit.

JOIN US IN HELPING EACH OTHER!

The West Side YMCAs Strong Kids Campaign relies on the generous support of its donors every year to ensure that its programs and facilities are accessible to all and of unsurpassed quality. Our commitment is that every person can be a member of the Y regardless of economic circumstance.

We hope you will join us in calling on fellow YMCA members, friends and colleagues seeking their support for our Strong Kids Campaign that supports financial aid for membership & camp, subsidies, and program initiatives.

Get in-touch with Roxana Morgenstern to join in on the fun of helping each other—212-912-2613 or [email protected] you!

Space RentalOur classrooms, gym space, and rooftop are available for rent. Please note that on top of rental fees we require a $25/hour staffing fee and if your room requires a specific set up it will be an additional $50 set up fee.

Basement - Classroom/ Classroom 1 Multipurpose 14’ X 15’ $80/hour

Basement - Classroom/ Classroom 2 Multipurpose 14’ X 24’ $80/hour

1st Floor Classroom/ Classroom 3 Multipurpose 16’ X 33’ $90/hour

2nd Floor - Classroom/ Classroom 1 Multipurpose 16’ X 16’ $90/hour

2nd Floor – Gymnasium/ Gym Multipurpose 45’ X 36’ $180/hour

Roof Top Rooftop Playground Playspace 28’ X 76’ $200/hour