CAY Fall I Program Guide 2012

Fall I 2012 ProgramsSeptember 8 - November 2CAPE ANN YMCA

PROGRAM GUIDE

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PROGRAM GUIDE

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MISSION STATEMENT:

The YMCA of the North Shore works side by side with our neighbors to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We are the nation’s leading nonprofit and we are committed to strengthening our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

When you join the Y or take part in our programs, you’re not just a member of a facility or a participant in a class; you are part of a cause.

The YMCA of the North Shore is committed to education and the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Our Y provides all children, adults and families, regardless of income, with opportunities to develop a healthy spirit, mind and body.

GET CONNECTED WITH USShare your stories and experiences at the YMCA of the North Shore!www.facebook.com/ymcaofthenorthshore, www.twitter.com/ymcaofthenorthshore

A NEW, EXCITING LOOK

We are excited to announce that the YMCA of the North Shore website is

getting revamped and will be up and running this Fall session! The new and improved

website will allow members to access the information they need even faster with features

that include easy navigation, quick links, program search, newsfeed, and much more!

www.northshoreymca.org

Hometown Wellness ShowdownSeptember 17 - October 12

The YMCA of the North Shore has teamed up with Lose It! , boston.com and Ys across Eastern Massachusetts to bring you the Hometown Wellness Showdown, a

total wellness challenge. Help our Y earn the crown of the healthiest Y in the challenge by logging your exercise and healthy meals. Earn prizes as your points count toward our

Ys goal. Registration starts September 8th and lasts throughout the challenge.Sign up at boston.com/getmoving.

See page 17 to learn more about the Hometown Wellness Showdown.

Fall into Fitness as a FamilySeptember Family Membership Promotion

September 1 - 16

Earn up to $99 off a Fall I or Fall II Program when you sign up for or upgrade to a One-Adult or Two-Adult Family Membership between September 1 - 16. Learn more

about what our Y has to offer for family membership benefits by attending our Family Weekend, September 14 - 16, visiting www.northshoreymca.org or contacting our

Membership Services Director.

See page 16 to learn more about the September Family Promotion.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Program Information 4 Membership Information 5

YOUTH DEVELOPMENTAdaptive 6School Age Care 6Gymnastics 7-8Health & Wellness 8-9Leadership Development / Teens 9Sports & Recreation 10-11Swimming 11-13

HEALTHY LIVINGFamily Time 14-15Health & Wellness 16-19

Fitness Orientations 16Personal Services 16-17Group Exercise Classes 17-19

Lifelong Learning 19 Road Races 20Swimming 20

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYGiving 21Volunteerism 22Gala Event 23

CONTACT USBarb BerryMember Experience/Road Race [email protected] x1719

Patrick BourckelMember Services [email protected] x1710

Dan CoffeyHead [email protected] x1706

Rick DoucetteExecutive Director of Teen and Camp [email protected] x1702

Chris ErblandMembership [email protected] x1708

Brian FlynnSchool Age Child Care [email protected] x1704

Scott HitchcockExecutive [email protected] x1701

Nikki KlinkBen Beyea Youth & Teen Center [email protected] x1703

Caroline Titus McDonnellBranch Operations [email protected] 978.283.0470 ext. 1716

Courtney MilliganHealth and Wellness [email protected] x1709

Katy MilneYouth Services [email protected] x1714

Steve PanunzioFacilities [email protected] x1707

GET CONNECTED WITH USDo you enjoy our community at the Cape Ann Y? “Like” us on FACEBOOK! www.facebook.com/capeannymca

HIGHLIGHTS FOR FALL IPreschool & Youth Soccer LeagueSeptember 15, runs for 7 weeks. It’s never too early to start learning soccer! Join us Saturday mornings for soccer league. Each soccer league is age-specific and will help to teach the game of Soccer.

Halloween Spooktacular Carnival Join us for a Halloween carnival! Games, crafts and even our famous haunted hallway! Make sure you dress up in your best costume. Great family event for all ages. Begins October 27.

Afterschool Care When your children participate in a Y after school program, they become part of our family. We offer a variety of clubs to pique every kid’s interest: Blockbuster Lego, Drama, Clay Animation, No Cook Cooking, Fit Club and many more. NEW this session, weekly swim times will be offered for after school.

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CAY: Cape Ann YMCA71 Middle Street Gloucester, MA978.283.0470

GTC: Gloucester Teen Center 9 Center Street Gloucester, MA

MID: Cape Ann YMCA67 Middle Street Gloucester, MA 978.283.0470 OSF: O’Maley Middle School 32 Cherry StreetGloucester, MA

Fall I 2012September 8 - November 2

• Members Currently Enrolled Friday, August 24 - 7:30am • All Members Tuesday, August 28 - 7:30am • Open to Community Tuesday, September 4 - 7:30am

PROGRAM LOCATIONS

PROGRAM INFORMATION

RTC: Ben Beyea Youth and Teen Center 32 Poole’s Lane, Rockport, MA 978.546.3600

SIGN UP FOR PROGRAMS WITH JUST A CLICK!

Signing up and registering for classes will be less of a hassle with the new website. With just a click find what you are looking for instantly either by clicking on the categories under our Programs tab or by using our program search option.

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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

THE TOTAL PACKAGE IN AMENITIESThe Cape Ann YMCA has all of the facilities and amenities that you and your family need to stay together, play together and get fit together.

• We meet everyone’s needs with separate locker rooms for youth, adults and families.• Handicapped accessibility and street level entrance offer easy access for all.• Our drop-in babysitting program is a fun place for children and is FREE with a family membership.• Take advantage of member pre-registration and reduced rates on YMCA programs.• Join the YMCA and belong to 6 local Y’s, plus gain free access to all New England Y’s!

GET STARTED ON THE RIGHT FOOT Helping people become more active has been a part of the Y’s mission for over 150 years. Our Fitness Center allows us to continue that mission and better meet our members’ health and fitness goals. • Our air-conditioned fitness center, express cardio room and group exercise studios offer a comfortable environment in which to pursue your

fitness goals. • Work up a sweat on our array of cardiovascular equipment: treadmills, elliptical machines, recumbent and upright bicycles, rowers, stair

climbers, and more!• Tone and build your muscles with a variety of strength training equipment that is easy to use and delivers great results. • Our Fitness Center is staffed with experienced and friendly coaches to teach you how to get fit! • Get started on the right foot with our “Start Right” training program, and receive 4 free sessions with a personal fitness coach who will help

you set goals and get familiar with all of your fitness options.

FACILITY HOURSMonday-Friday 5:00am-9:30pmSaturday 7:00am-7:00pmSunday 7:00am-5:00pm

BABYSITTING HOURSMonday-Friday 8:00am-1:00pm Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-7:00pm Saturday 8:00am-11:30am

2012 YMCA OF THE NORTH SHORE MEMBERSHIP RATES

*Membership **Joiner FeeYoung Adult (18-23) $30/mo $33Adult (24+) $51/mo $771-Adult Family $63/mo $772-Adult Family with children $95/mo $992-Adult Family without children $87/mo $99Teen $23/moYouth $14/mo

* Monthly amount is automatically drafted via the YMCA's bank or credit card draft

** Joiner fee is a one-time fee and amount may be split into monthly payments with our convenient draft option

Financial assistance is available for all types of memberships. Your membership rates will be based on household income. The process is quick and easy so you can get involved soon!

2012 LOCAL CAPE ANN YMCAMEMBERSHIP RATES

*Membership **Joiner FeeYoung Adult (18-23) $27/mo $33Adult (24+) $45/mo $771-Adult Family $56/mo $772-Adult Family with children $84/mo $992-Adult Family without children $80/mo $99Teen $22/moYouth $12/mo

The Teddy Bear denotes that babysitting is available when this program is running. Babysitting is free to people with YMCA family memberships.

LOOK FOR THE TEDDY BEAR!

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FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENTNURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN

ADAPTIVE

Adaptive GymnasticsAges: 5-7 yearsFee: Y Member $57 Community $82YMCA Adaptive Programs offer a variety of recreational, therapeuticand educational programs for people with physical, cognitive, sensory,emotional and/or multiple disabilities. Wednesdays your child will learn the basics of stretching, vault, bars, beam and floor exercises. This beginner class builds the confidence necessary for gymnastics, while strengthening your child’s social and physical skills. CAY Wednesday 3:45pm-4:15pm

SCHOOL AGE CARE

About Our Programs:At the Y, we believe all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. It makes for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.

When your children participate in a Y after school program, they become part of our family. The Cape Ann Y offers quality, affordable licensed care in Gloucester and Rockport where kids learn values and skills taught by caring adults. We offer a variety of clubs as well to pique every kid’s interest: Blockbuster Lego, Drama, Clay Animation, No Cook Cooking, Fit Club and many more.

With programs that run from the closing bell until 6pm Monday through Friday, weekly swim time, and specials on holidays, school vacations and half days, it’s easy to see why the Y is the trusted choice for hundreds of Cape Ann families.

We have convenient locations at East Gloucester, Veterans Memorial and Rockport Elementary schools. Children from the other schools in Cape Ann can be transported by the Y to the program at Veterans School.

School’s Out Full Day ProgramAges: 5-12 yearsFee: Y Member $45 Community $50Looking for something for your child to do during this upcoming Professional Development Day? Look no further than the Schools Out Full Day Program. Kids will enjoy a fun day at the Y full of gymnastics, gym and swim time! Program runs from 8:00AM-6:00PM at the Cape Ann Y. Pre-registration is required. CAY Monday, October 8 CAY Tuesday, November 6 CAY Monday, November 12

Pricing Information

Before SchoolRates

After SchoolRates

Days Fee Days Fee

1 $13.00 1 $25.00

2 $24.00 2 $46.00

3 $32.00 3 $66.00

4 $38.00 4 $80.00

5 $45.00 5 $95.00

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GYMNASTICS

CAPE ANN YKODIAKS

GYMNASTICS

We are excited to reveal our brand new gymnastics program! Each level has been formatted to teach recreational gymnastics with a focus on strength, flexibility, coordination and fun!

The individual levels will be age and ability focused. Each level includes over 50 skills that will build confidence, endurance and love for the sport of gymnastics.

Please feel free to speak with Youth & Sports Director, Katy Milne, at 978.283.0490 x 1714 or [email protected] with for more information.


Honey Pots/TotsAges: 12-24 months & 1-3 years With ParentFee: Y Member $57 Community $82Music and movement exploration is a major part of the curriculum for our Parent/Tot class. Hand eye coordination and ball handling skills are developed along with small motor development. Children will also work on some gymnastics skills on the spring floor, bars, beam, trampoline, and tumble trak. This class will also focus on peer socialization and is a great place to meet other parents and guardians. Class length is 30 minutes.CAY Tuesday 10:30am (12-24 months)CAY Wednesday 9:00am (Ages 2-3)

CubsAges: 2-3 years Without ParentFee: Y Member $57 Community $82This class is for children ready to attend class without a parent but are a little too young for Teddy Bear Tumblers. This class will not only focus on gymnastics skills, but will also touch on early childhood education. Numbers, letters, colors and social skills will be taught and reinforced throughout an introduction of gymnastics. Introduction to the beam, bars and tumbling will be the major components. Class length is 30 minutes.CAY Tuesday 10:00am

Teddy Bear TumblersAges: 3 yearsFee: Y Member $57 Community $82Teddy Bear Tumblers is the first step in our recreational gymnastics program. Through games, songs and activities our little gymnasts will work on the basic elements. Children will work on gross motor skills and coordination through tumbles, balancing and tricks. Class length is 30 minutes.CAY Wednesday 10:30am

Kindergym and SwimAges: 3-6 yearsFee: Y Member $98 Community $144What could be better than gymnastics and swimming in one day? Children will spend 45 minutes in Kindergym and then be brought by their instructor to the pool for a 45 minute lesson. Wear your suits under your clothes to make jumping into the pool even faster! Class length is 90 minutes.CAY Tuesday 3:30pm (Ages 3-4)CAY Thursday 3:30pm (Ages 4-6)

Black Bears Level 1Ages: 4-11 yearsFee: Y Member $57 Community $82This class is designed for development of gymnastics skills, uneven bars, balance beam, tumbling, and tumble trak. Children work on basic gymnastics positions such as tuck, pike, straddle, squat and lunge.They will also work on skills such as handstands, cartwheels, round-offs, forward rolls and backward rolls. The children learn how to work well with others and improve their fine and gross motor skills, such as hand eye coordination and readiness while learning gymnastics. Class length is 45 minutes.CAY Monday 3:30pm (Ages 6-8)CAY Monday 4:30pm (Ages 4-6)CAY Tuesday 9:00am (Ages 4-5)CAY Wednesday 9:45am (Ages 4-5)

Brown Bears Level 2 Ages: 5-10 yearsFee: Y Member $57 Community $82This class is structured focusing more on gymnastics skills rather than fine motor skills with work on cartwheels, round-offs, handstands, forward and backward rolls, and kids are introduced to the bridge. Students will learn skills on uneven-bars, balance beam, spring floor, trampoline and tumble trak. Children must have passed Level 1 or have a recommendation of an instructor. Class length is 45 minutes.CAY Tuesday 4:30pm (Ages 8-10)CAY Thursday 4:30pm (Ages 5-7)

Open GymnasticsGrades: 1 & upFee: Y Member FREE Community $5/Family/DayWe are now are opening our gymnastics center for our youth members to come and tumble! Parents are welcome to drop their kids off for open gymnastics. Great member benefit! Registration at the front desk is required.CAY Tuesday 5:15pm CAY Thursday 5:15pm

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Back Hand Spring Class Ages: 8 years & upFee: Y Member $62 Community $93We have taken our popular back hand spring clinic and turned it into an 8 week class. Each week we will focus on all aspects of strength, flexibility and power that takes to add a back handspring to your cheer or gymnastic routine. This class will also work on other essential tumbling techniques. Class length is 1 hour.CAY Monday 5:30pm (Ages 8-12)CAY Wednesday 6:15pm (Ages 13 & up)

Flips and TricksGrades: 1-5Fee: Y Member $62 Community $93Try your hand at back handsprings, back tucks, walkovers, splits etc. We are wrapping all the elements of tumbling, cheer and fitness into one class. Class length is one hour.CAY Wednesday 5:15pm

HEALTH & WELLNESS

FIT-TASTIC KIDS

FIT-tastic Kids is a program developed by the YMCA of the North Shore to teach kids ages 8 to 14 how to eat a healthier diet and increase daily physical activity. In this program participants will learn how to make healthy food choices, bring home recipes and ideas to their families to continue healthy lifestyle habits at home and find ways to get moving throughout the day. The goal is for both kids and their families to be FIT-tastic together.

FIT-tastic Kids offers flexible scheduling for each family to begin at any time. An 8-week Y youth membership is included when participating in this program. FIT-tastic Kids is free for participants and their families because of the generosity of donors and grantors.

For more information, contact Courtney Milligan at [email protected]


Teen Weightlifting 101Ages: 14-18 yearsFee: Y Member $70 Community $103This program is for teens interested in learning how to properly lift weights for any goal, whether it’s weight loss, mass building, slimming and toning or general strength gain! You will learn how to safely and most effectively perform many different exercises emphasizing proper form, technique, and breathing pattern. You will also learn several different exercises for each major muscle group, as well as a full body workout! Class length is one hour and meets on the fitness floor. CAY Thursday 5:00pm


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Teen TRXTM

Ages: 7-12 yearsFee: Y Member $70 Community $103Safely perform tons of exercises that build power, strength, flexibility, balance, mobility and prevent injuries, all at the intensity of your choice. The TRX Suspension Trainer™ is adjustable for any fitness level, and the mechanics of TRX Suspension Training exercises are based on multiple planes of movement, so muscles work together to build strength, balance, flexibility and core stability in a safe and efficient manner. Professional athletes to the young little leaguer will safely increase muscular function and reduce the chance of injury. TRX Suspension Training is a great way for teens to use a simple piece of equipment combined with their body weight to get a great workout. Class is taught by a Certified TRX Instructor for one hour in the Training Studio on the 1st floor.CAY Monday 3:30pm

Teen Strength and ConditioningAges: 7-12 yearsFee: Y Member $70 Community $103Use many different strength training techniques to improve your athletic performance in any sport! You will learn about lifting techniques and how to increase strength, power, and endurance to take your game to the next level. Work hard and build confidence in a small group setting. You will learn to use free weights, suspension training, body weight training and much more! Teens of all levels are welcome. Class length is one hour and meets in the fitness center.CAY Tuesday 5:00pm

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT/ TEENS

YMCA GLOUCESTER TEEN CENTER9 Center Street • Gloucester • www.cayteenandcamp.orgIn the autumn of 2008, our YMCA was able to reestablish the YMCA’s Teen Center in Gloucester. Sharing space with our branch office in the heart of downtown, teens have been involved in every aspect of helping create and operate a place to truly call their own.Hours Monday-Friday 2:00pm-8:30pm Saturday Hours vary

Y Teen Leaders ClubCommitted to the values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY, the members of the Cape Ann YMCA Teen Leaders Club have dedicated themselves to working together to “give back”.Since 1995, these teens have chosen to actively volunteer time and effort for the betterment of the community to which they belongFor more information on leaders and meeting times, please visit www.cayteenandcamp.org

Y Teens Rebuilding New OrleansOnce again, during April school vacation, more than 40 Cape Ann Teens and their chaperones will be returning to New Orleans to continue assisting the rebuilding efforts left in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina & Rita. We’ll be join by approximately another 60 teens and volunteers from throughout the Y of the North Shore. We strongly believe that through serving others, teens will best learn to grow and develop in to effective leaders for tomorrow. To contribute your support of an individual teen, or the trip in general, please contact Rick Doucette or Nikki Klink.

Ben Beyea Youth & Teen Center32 Pooles Lane • Rockport • www.rockportteencenter.orgOpened in the spring of 2007, this collaboration between the Town of Rockport and the YMCA is located at Evans Field. Over the past three-and-a-half years, staff and teens have forged strong, healthy enduring relationships while working together for the future of Rockport youth.Hours Monday-Thursday 2:30pm-6:00pm Friday & Saturday 2:30pm-10:00pm

Youth & GovernmentFee: Y Member $360 Community $425Students interested in government, learning leadership skills, and improving public speaking should join Youth & Government. You can expect about two meetings per month that will last 60-90 minutes long. There will be three Saturday conferences held at Springfield College, Boston College High School and Suffolk University. The program culminates with a three-day, two-night conference in Boston in which students practice government procedures and mock-trials at the White House. Students and chaperones will stay at the Constitution Inn in Boston. All food and lodging is included in the cost of the program. For more info visit: www.maymcayag.org or contact Nikki Klink Marin at [email protected]


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SPORTS & RECREATION

Intro To KarateAges: 6-10 yearsFee: Y Member $57 Community $82This class is for those who would like to try karate for the first time, Going over the basics of form and technique. This is a great option for those who are not sure they want to commit to purchasing a uniform and starting belt training. Class is 45 minutes long.CAY Saturday 10:00am

Karate Level IAges: 5 years & upFee: Y Member $57 Community $82In this class students will learn the foundational basics of Karate, including focus, coordination, balance, basic stances, blocks and strikes. These will be further developed into kata (series of techniques and movements), and a means of self-defense. Students will also learn the value of patience, respect and perseverance. Participants will need to have a karate uniform, which may be purchased on the first day of class for $25 through the instructor. CAY Saturday 11:00am (Ages 5-7)CAY Saturday 12:00pm (Ages 8-11)CAY Sunday 11:30am (Ages 12 & up)

Karate Level IIAges: 5 years & upFee: Y Member $57 Community $82The class is a continuation of Level 1. Prerequisite: Yellow belt or higher.CAY Sunday 10:30am (Ages 5-11)CAY Sunday 11:30am (Ages 12 & up)

Teeny Sports JamAges: 2-3 years With ParentFee: Y Member $57 Community $82Learn the basics of sports with our toddler classes. Learn how to run, throw and jump. This class focuses on the gross and fine motor skills it takes for children to begin sports! Most importantly, they will learn to have positive interactions with children their age! Class length is 30 minutes.CAY Tuesday 9:15am

Mini Sports JamAges: 3-5 yearsFee: Y Member $57 Community $82This is a great class for the sports-crazed kid! Each week we will focus on a different sport and new games. Tee-ball, tennis, football, basketball and more are taught! Come ready to run, play and have fun! Class length is 45 minutes.CAY Tuesday 10:00am

Super Hero Sports StarsAges: 3-5 yearsFee: Y Member $57 Community $82This sport class is for the Super Hero enthusiast. All of our sports drills and games with have a super hero theme to them. Great class to have fun, develop skills and learn the core values of what it takes to be a Super Hero!CAY Thursday 9:15am

Power In PinkAges: 3-5 years (Girls Only)Fee: Y Member $55 Community $80This girls-only program will emphasize skill development, improving self-esteem, learning fair play, and having fun while learning the fundamentals of sports. Enrich your daughter’s experience through team sports with other girls her own age. We will focus 5 sports: basketball, soccer, Tennis , T-ball and floor hockey. Class length is 45 minutes.CAY Wednesday 3:30pmCAY Thursday 10:15am

Jr. OlympiansAges: 3-5 yearsFee: Y Member $50 Community $752012 Summer Olympics were awesome! We are ringing in the competition for your little Olympian. Each week we will be introduced to a new summer Olympic Sport. Classes will cover; Basketball, tennis, gymnastics, swimming etc. We will introduce the weekly sport and finish off the class with a fun competition and medals!CAY Mondays 3:30pm

Preschool & Youth Soccer LeaguesAges: 3-4 years (Dyno-Mites) 5-7 years (Mites)Fee: Y Member $62 Community $88It’s never too early to start learning soccer! Join us Saturday mornings for soccer league. Each soccer league is age-specific and will help to teach the game of soccer. Participants will be instructed on the fundamentals of soccer including dribbling, passing and shooting. Players will be placed on teams with volunteer coaches. League meets at the O’Maley Softball field on Mill Pond Road. Registrations are due September 7th.

*League begins September 15th and runs for 7 weeks. You will be notified no later than September 15th for the schedule. Schedules and times are decided based on how many registrations we receive.

New to the league this year: additional optional practices!Optional Practice Dates:CAY Mondays 4:30am (Dyno-Mites)CAY Wednesdays 4:30pm (Mites)

Interested in becoming a volunteer coach? Contact Katy Milne at [email protected]


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Soccer SkillsAges: 3-4 & 5-7 yearsFee: Y Member $50 Community $75Kick, pass, goal!!! Learn the basic skills and rules of soccer and work up to playing the big game at the end! Class length is 45 Minutes.CAY Monday 11:15am (3-4 years)CAY Monday 4:30pm (3-4 years)CAY Wednesday 4:30pm (5-7 years)

BasketballAges: 5-7 yearsFee: Y Member $50 Community $75Dribble, shoot and nothing but net! Basketball is sport that everyone loves to play. This class will focus on all the skills to get your child ready for the upcoming season! Class length is 45 minutes.CAY Thursday 3:30pm

Floor HockeyAges: 6-10 yearsFee: Y Member $50 Community $75Who doesn’t love playing floor hockey? This class is for those kids who just want to play. Each week we will run through some skills, then hit the court for an epic game.CAY Thursday 4:30pm

SWIMMING

Shrimp, Kipper, IniaAges: 6 months-24 months With ParentFee: Y Member $57 Community $82This class is an introduction to the aquatic environment for parents and their babies, filled with simple songs and games. Parent/child teams have an opportunity to bond, talk and play with others. Parents will learn basic aquatic safety. Class length is 30 minutes.CAY Monday 9:00am CAY Wednesday 9:30amCAY Friday 10:00amCAY Saturday 9:00am

PerchAges: 24 months-36 months With ParentFee: Y Member $57 Community $82Children start moving independently through the water under their parents’ guidance in this program. Experience the fun of blowing bubbles, kicking, paddling and making a splash! Children are exposed to a structured class. Class length is 30 minutes.CAY Monday 9:30am CAY Wednesday 10:00amCAY Friday 9:00amCAY Saturday 9:30am

SkippersAges: 2-3 yearsFee: Y Member $57 Community $82This class is for the young child that has confidence in the pool and is ready for and independent class without their parents. We ask that children have been through our parent tot programs or been given recommendation by the instructor. Children will work on various skills to gain further independence and strong swimmers. Class length is 30 minutes.CAY Monday 10:00amCAY Tuesday 3:30pm CAY Wednesday 9:00amCAY Friday 9:00amCAY Saturday 10:30am

Pike With ParentAges: 3-5 yearsFee: Y Member $57 Community $82This alternative to the Pike class is a great transition for those children who are not yet comfortable going into a group class with an instructor. Children will learn basic paddle stroke skills, kicking skills, pool safety and correct floatation device use. The object of the class is to get the child comfortable with the class setting and explore the water environment. Class length is 30 minutes.CAY Monday 10:00am CAY Wednesday 9:00amCAY Friday 9:30amCAY Saturday 10:00am

Preschool AquaticsAges: 3-5 yearsFee: Y Member $57 Community $87For your convenience! No more trying to determine the right level and then hoping it is offered at the time that suits your schedule. Simply reserve your spot and our swim instructors will split the children up into ability groups. Skills covered will be determined by the ability of each group of swimmers, but will follow our regular swim lesson progression. Class length is 45 minutes.CAY Monday 9:00am; 3:30pmCAY Tuesday 4:30pmCAY Wednesday 9:45am; 3:30pmCAY Thursday 4:30pmCAY Friday 9:00am; 10:00amCAY Saturday 9:00am; 10:00am

Kindergym and SwimAges: 3-6 yearsFee: Y Member $98 Community $144What could be better than gymnastics and swimming in one day? Class will be a fun filled hour and a half. Children will spend 45 minutes in Kindergym and then be brought by their instructor to the pool for a 45 minute lesson. Wear your suits under your clothes to make jumping into the pool even faster! CAY Tuesday 3:30pm (Ages 3-5)CAY Thursday 3:30pm (Ages 4-6)


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Youth/Teen AquaticsGrades: 1-5Fee: Y Member $61 Community $87For your convenience! No more trying to determine the right level and then hoping it is offered at the time that suits your schedule. Simply reserve your spot and our swim instructors will split the children up into ability groups. Skills covered will be determined by the ability of each group of swimmers, but will follow our regular swim lesson progression. Class length is 45 minutes.CAY Monday 4:30pmCAY Tuesday 3:30pm CAY Wednesday 4:30pmCAY Thursday 3:30pmCAY Saturday 10:00am

Learn To DiveAges: 6 years & upFee: Y Member $61 Community $87Diving in head first can be a challenge but when you get it right, it’s so much fun! Take some time to work on just that skill. Progress to head first dives off the starting block and diving board. Participants must be able to swim the length of the pool without aide to participate.CAY Wednesday 4:30pm

Springboard Diving LessonsGrades: 3 & upFee: Y Member $61 Community $87This class is designed for students competent in diving who want to learn springboard skills. The approach, spring, tuck, pike and reverse dives are introduced.CAY Tuesday 7:15pmCAY Thursday 7:15pmCAY Saturday 8:00am

Sports and SplashAges: 3-5 yearsFee: Y Member $62 Community $88If your child loves sports and swimming, then Junior Sport and Splash was designed for them! We have combined two of our most popular programs into one fun-filled class. Kids will have both a swim and sports class. Meet in the gymnasium.CAY Tuesday 3:30pm

Jump, Dive & Whale!Ages: 6 years & upFee: Y Member $61 Community $87Not your ordinary swim class! This class will focus on all things in the deep end while also working on swimming skills. We’ll have tons of fun while using the diving board, and snorkeling. Participants must be able to swim the length of the pool without aide to participate. Please bring a mask and snorkel to class.CAY Monday 3:30pm

Slides and DivesAges: 5-7 yearsFee: Y Member $57 Community $82Have fun competition while working on swimming skills. Your child won’t realize they are learning to swim because they’ll be playing games, trying new tricks and learning new moves. Participants must be able to swim the length of the pool without aide to participate. Please bring either goggles or mask to class. CAY Wednesday 3:30pm

SHARKS & LITTLE SHARKS

SWIM TEAM

The YMCA of the North Shore Sharks & Little Sharks swim team works to develop the best combination of swimmers and human beings through the strengths of innovative coaching techniques and strategies, supportive parental involvement and integration of our core values – Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

From ages 4 and up, the Little Sharks and Sharks programs maintain an infrastructure of children, coaches,and parents who create the platforms and opportunities for each and every swimmer to fulfill their goals and their potential as a person, swimmer and team member.

www.ynssharks.net

Swim TeamThe YMCA of the North Shore swim team strives to teach, train and motivate children to achieve their potential in competitive swimming. We create valuable experiences carried throughout life. Our direction and philosophy applies to the novice as well as the national caliber athlete. Our highly specialized coaching staff emphasizes a 10:1 swimmer to coach ratio, a year-round program, and ability-based practice groups. For more information, contact YNS Sharks at 978.564.3904 or online at www.ynssharks.net.

Little SharksAges: 4-7 yearsFee: Y Member $85 Community $130The Little Sharks program is for swimmers 4-7 years old, who have little or no team based swimming experience. The program focuses on basic stoke mechanics, team building activities, physical and mental development, and most of all fun. Join us two days per week for one flat rate! Pre-requisite: being comfortable in the deep end. Class length is 45 minutes.CAY Monday 3:30pm CAY Tuesday 4:15pmCAY Wednesday 3:30pm CAY Thursday 4:15pm

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YNS Storm Dive TeamAges: 3 years & upFee: $85 Monthly DraftJoin the YMCA of the North Shore Storm Dive team. The team practices up to 3 times a week. Divers will also be registered in AAU diving. Team will prepare for competitions throughout the year in New England with the yearend goal of the Bay State Games. Head Coach Grover Cronin will work with each diver on growth and development. Dry land training will be included along with board time.CAY Tuesday 7:15pm CAY Thursday 7:15pmCAY Saturday 8:00am

Competitive Swimming - Bronze GroupGrades: Kindergarten-4Fee: Y Member $85 Community $130Bronze Group is a perfect bridge between swimming lessons and swim team for the younger swimmer. It teaches stroke technique for free style, breaststroke, butterfly and backstroke, and also includes racing starts and turns as well as the principles of streamlining. Class length is 45 minutes.CAY Monday 4:15pm CAY Tuesday 3:30pm

Competitive Swimming - Silver GroupGrades: 5 & upFee: Y Member $85 Community $130The Silver/Gold Team is designed for swimmers who wish to learn the four competitive strokes in a formal class with their peers. The focus will be on stroke mechanics, starts, turns and aerobic conditioning.CAY Monday 4:15pm CAY Thursday 3:30pm

Private Swim LessonsAges: All AgesFee: Y Member $35/Half Hour

$120/Package of 4 Half Hour Lessons$180/Package of 8 Half Hour Lessons

For those looking for personalized attention, private swim lessons are the answer! Scheduled at your convenience, by appointment.CAY Please call 978.283.0470 x 1706 to schedule an appointment.

Semi-Private Swim LessonsAges: All AgesFee: Y Member $50/Half Hour

$170/Package of 4 Half Hour Lessons$260/Package of 8 Half Hour Lessons

Looking for swim lessons on a day and time that better suits your schedule? Get a few friends together for a semi-private lesson. We can do one lesson, or a series of lessons on a day and time you choose. Scheduled at your convenience, by appointment only.CAY Please call 978.283.0470 x 1706 to schedule an appointment.

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FAMILY TIME

FALL INTO FITNESS

AS A FAMILY

Family Membership PromotionSeptember 1-16

Earn up to $99 off a Fall I or Fall II Program when you sign up for or upgrade to a One-Adult or Two-Adult Family Membership between September 1 - 16.

With your Family Membership, you and your family benefit in a big way:

• Reduced rates on programs: youth, parent/child and more!• Free babysitting• Special family time events• Open gym and swim • Birthday parties

Experience all the Y has to offer for families during our FAMILY WEEKEND September 14-16 when we’ll feature special family and youth classes, offer tours of the facility and give you and your family access to open times in our gym and pool!

Visit www.northshoreymca.org or call your YMCA of the North Shore branch for more information.


Play DatesAges: All With Parent/GuardianFee: Y Family Membership FREE

Y Youth Members 10 FREE Visits Per Session or $25 for Unlimited Session Pass

Community $45 for Unlimited Session PassLooking for something fun to do with the family? Try Play Dates each weekday. For two hours each weekday morning, you and your family can play in our gymnastics center, gymnasium or in the pool. Play Dates allow parents and their children to use the YMCA together as a family. We’ll have special toys and games out for each Play Date. Great for tots, preschoolers, homeschoolers, or fun with the whole family on a day off!CAY Monday Gymnastics*CAY Tuesday Aquatics CAY Wednesday Sports (Gymnasium)CAY Thursday Gymnastics*CAY Friday Gymnastics*

*To ensure a safe environment, please sign up your family for a 1 hour block in gymnastics up to 3 days prior. Maximum of 15 families per hour.

CAY Daily, 9:00am-11:00am

Halloween SPOOKTACULAR CarnivalFee: Y Member $10/Family Community $15/FamilyJoin us for a Halloween carnival! Games, crafts and even our famous haunted hallway! Make sure you dress up in your best costume. Great family event for all ages. CAY Saturday, October 27 5:00pm-6:30pm

FOR HEALTHY LIVINGIMPROVING THE COMMUNITY’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

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Friday Night FunGrades: K-6Fee: Y Member $10 Community $15Parents deserve a night off, but kids look forward to a Friday night full of fun! Well, you spoke and we heard! We offer two times for different age groups to allow for ease of pick-up and drop-off. Kids will be broken into their age groups for three hours of swimming, a light snack, gymnastics and sports. This is a drop-in program that follows the school calendar. Drop-off is in the YMCA gymnasium. Buy a punch pass and save time!CAY Friday 5:00pm-8:00pm September 14, 21, 28October 5, 12, 19, 26

Home School Open GymAges: All Ages With Parent/GuardianFee: Y Member FREE Community $Family Guest FeeThe gym will reserved for Home School families on Mondays and Tuesdays 2:00-3:15pm. Use of our athletic equipment for more organized play is allowed. Meet other families in Cape Ann who are in the Home School network.CAY Monday 2:00pm CAY Tuesday 2:00pm

BIRTHDAY PARTIESHost your next birthday at the Cape Ann Y. Enjoy and share your favorite program and activity with friends and family! Our enthusiastic, trained staff offers the best birthday ever. Days, times and packages vary. Y combo and bouncy house package now available. Call us at 978.283.0470 for more information or to reserve your space today!

Pool Parties, Sports Parties, Nerf Attack Parties, Gymnastics Parties, Rockport Youth & Teen Center Parties


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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HOMETOWNWELLNESS

SHOWDOWN

Total Wellness ChallengeSeptember 17 - October 12Registration: September 8 - 16

Help our Y earn the crown of the healthiest Y in Eastern Massachusetts! Sign up for the Hometown Wellness Showdown Challenge! Y members and non-members can participate in the challenge by signing up at boston.com/getmoving anytime during the challenge.

How it Works:

• Sign up for the challenge at boston.com/getmoving.

• Fill in your profile, choose your hometown team and your local Y.

• Log your meals, snacks, and exercise on the Lose It! app or website throughout the 4-week challenge. Your points are combined with your teammates’ to help our Y and community compete for the healthiest title.

• Earn points and be eligible for hundreds of prizes from brands like New Balance, Oster, Healthometer, Fitbit and more!

• Receive support along the way from boston.com/getmoving, the Y and your challenge teammates.

• Achieve your goal to improve your health.

During this time there will be NO JOINER FEE in September, so get involved. You could win a 3 Month Free Membership along with other fantastic prizes!

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FITNESS ORIENTATIONS

Start Right OrientationAges: 10 years & upFee: FREE with Adult/Family MembershipThis orientation program is designed to start you on your path to achieving your health and fitness goals! We will do this through a series of four educational sessions. These 30 minute sessions will have you working one-on-one with a qualified fitness professional to help familiarize you with the fitness center equipment as well as working with you on a basic exercise program. Whether your goal is to lose weight, build mass or just gain overall health benefits, this program will help you set sail in the right direction based on your current ability, experience and availability! Sign up any time at the welcome desk, or contact Courtney Milligan, Health & Wellness Director, at [email protected] or 978.283.0470 x 1709.

PERSONAL SERVICES

Body Measurements & AnalysisAges: 14 years & upFee: Y Member $25 Community $37Your body weight can be deceiving! It is more meaningful to take measurements such as circumferences and body composition. When starting a weight loss program it is very important that you remember that muscle weighs more than fat. By tracking your inches and body fat percentage you will have a much clearer view of your progress. Our new software program can track your progress over time, and give you an easy-to-read print out filled with important information that a qualified Personal Trainer will interpret with you! Remember, weight is not the clearest indicator of a healthy lifestyle! Sessions are 30 minutes in length. CAY By appointment

Physical Therapy ScreeningsIf you experience pain or suffer an injury while participating in your sport or activity, it is important to consult a physical therapist. A prompt evaluation may save you from a more serious injury. We will be offering free physical therapy screenings presented by Spaulding Outpatient Center, Cape Ann. Licensed Physical Therapists will be available to examine problems such as tendonitis, sprains, strains, aches and pains. Sessions are by appointment or on a first come, first serve basis. Please visit the welcome center or ask a fitness instructor regarding upcoming screenings.

Therapeutic/Assisted StretchingAges: 18 years & upFee: Y Member $20/Half Hour Session Community $30/Half Hour SessionOne of the most important aspects of fitness is often completely overlooked: stretching! Proper stretching can decrease risk of injury, maintain/increase joint range of motion, decrease soreness, improve posture, improve circulation, or just help you feel good! You will feel the difference after just one ½ hour session! Please contact Courtney Milligan, Health & Wellness Director, at [email protected] or 978.283.0470 x1709 to schedule an appointment. Purchase in packages of 1, 3, 5, 8, or 10 sessions.


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Stott Pilates® Personal TrainingAges: 16 years & upFee: See personal training pricingStott Pilates® trained Haley Allison is offering personal training using the Stott Pilates® techniques of mat work and light equipment. You will have personal instruction on Stott Pilates® basic principles, and you will be taken through a dynamic, full-body workout that focuses on improving flexibility and core strength, with exercises that stretch and tone all muscle groups. Sessions will vary to include, stability balls, arc barrels, flex-bands, toning balls, Pilates circles, and BOSU balance trainers. Please contact Health & Wellness Director Courtney Milligan, or personal trainer Haley Allison for more information at 978-283-0470 x 1709 or [email protected] By appointment

One-on-One Personal TrainingAges: 14 years & upOur highly qualified Personal Trainers will help you reach your fitness goals and exceed your expectations. Our trainers will push you using all the classic fitness tools as well as having access to the latest fitness equipment including spin bikes, kettle bells, and TRX suspension training. Our training staff has the knowledge and experience to help you succeed. This program provides constant challenges, evolves with your fitness level, and produces the results you deserve! Please contact Courtney Milligan, Health & Wellness Director, at [email protected] or 978.283.0470 x 1709 to schedule an appointment.

60-minute sessions: 30-minute sessions:

1 session: $55 3 sessions: $99

3 sessions: $155 5 sessions: $155



20 sessions: $960

30 sessions: $1,440

Buddy Personal TrainingAges: 14 years & up, Two ParticipantsHave a friend you like to work out with? Don’t like going to the gym alone? Need that extra push to work a little harder? Find a person with similar goals and work together with your favorite trainer! Getting results is great; seeing your buddy succeed is awesome too! Have fun, work hard and save money all at the same time! By appointment. Please contact Courtney Milligan, Health & Wellness Director, at [email protected] or 978.283.0470 x 1709 to schedule an appointment.

60-minute sessions:

1 session: $35 per person

3 sessions: $100 per person



Aquatics Personal Training Fee: Y Member $55 Community $65 Y Member $155 Community $185 Y Member $250 Community $300 Y Member $480 Community $580Marlee Nelson is a Nationally Certified, MASTER Level/USWFAPersonal Aquatic Fitness Trainer and Instructor, and Certified AFAAPersonal Trainer. She is also a Certified Lifeguard, Certified WaterAerobics Instructor and a Certified WSI Swim Instructor. Pleasecontact the aquatic office at 978.283.0470 x 1706 to schedule anappointment. Session length is one hour.

Small Group TrainingAges: 14 years & up (3-8 People Only)Fee: Y Member Packages start at $16Personal Training made more affordable! Work with a group of 3-8 people with similar goals. Whether you are training for a specific event, sport, or just trying to lose some weight with some friends, you can do it all with the help of a Certified Personal Trainer. A trainer will push you harder than you may push yourself and will help you achieve the results you deserve! By appointment. Please contact Courtney Milligan, Health & Wellness Director, at [email protected] or 978.283.0470 x1709 to schedule an appointment.

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GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

Couch Potato to Witch City 5KAges: 16 years & upFee: Y Member $88 Want to run a road race but don’t know where to start? We dare you to try this program! This is the perfect opportunity for ANYONE to get off the couch, get ready to run, and FINISH the Witch City 5k Road Race in downtown Salem, MA! This program will bring you from the comforts of your couch to the training needed to complete your first 5k road race in our very own YMCA of the North Shore Road Race Series! This highly-acclaimed program is the perfect place to start for all beginner runners. We have had over 90 Couch Potato graduates get active, get fit, and continue running races! All participants will receive entry to the road race and an official Riptide Runners technical t-shirt!CAY Wednesday 6:00pm

RUN FitAges: 14 years & upFee: Y Member $75 Community $112Get RUN Fit with workouts geared toward the novice runner to improve your running strength, endurance and speed. This is perfect for those thinking of training for a late Fall endurance race. Training and topics will include: nutrition, hydration, strength training, stretching, injury prevention tips, mental training cold weather training. Class is led by Jenn Fernandes.CAY Thursday 6:00pm

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Riptide Runners Run ClubAges: 18 years & upFee: Y Member $20 Shirt FeeThis is the perfect opportunity for runners of all levels to run with people who have a passion for running. It doesn’t matter if you’re a marathon runner or have never finished a road race in your life. Not only will you be a part of a team with a great group of people this will also allow you to enter races as a team if you so choose. You will be on an email list with the rest of the group and be able to plan weekly group runs: go on the ones you can make it to and skip the ones you can’t. Run in different places and at different times, whatever you can do and have camaraderie while you run! For more information contact Courtney Milligan at [email protected].

Rise & Shine Boot Camp Ages: 16 years & upFee: Y Member $93 Community $134Get into gear with this high intensity workout! Start your day off right with a mix of plyometric exercises, muscle conditioning, and cardio. We pull out all the stops to make you sweat and push you to new levels both physically and mentally. For 9 weeks this spring you will meet 3 times per week for an hour each time. We do more in that one hour than most people do in an entire day! Work harder than you think you can and enjoy the results. All classes are mandatory. Minimum of 4 participants necessary for this class to run.CAY Monday 6:00am CAY Wednesday 6:00am CAY Friday 6:00am

TRXTM Suspension Rope Training Ages: 16 years & upFee: Y Member $95 Community $140Make your body your machine. Born in the U.S. Navy SEALS, TRX Suspension Training® is a revolutionary method of leveraged bodyweight exercise. You’re in control. Safely perform hundreds of exercises that build power, strength, flexibility, balance, mobility and prevent injuries, using just a single piece of equipment. With nearly endless modifications that can be made by adjusting body position, resistance can be altered to accommodate beginners through the most advanced exercisers looking for a challenge. Classes run one hour in length. There is a 2 person minimum for this class to run; 4 person maximum per class.CAY Monday 9:30am; 5:00pm CAY Wednesday 7:30am; 4:00pm CAY Thursday 9:30amCAY Friday 12:00pm

Intro To Kickboxing With Gloves Ages: 18 years & upFee: Y Member $75 Community $112Learn kickboxing fundamentals and work out some aggression using various training methods including gloves, mitts, pads, heavy bags and speed bags. Personal Trainer Erin Almeida will get you into fighting shape with all the basics! This class combines all aspects of fitness from stamina to strength to power and agility, and will have you sweating from start to finish! We highly recommend all participants purchase their own gloves as our equipment is limited. For more information please contact Erin Almeida or Courtney Milligan at 978.283.0470.CAY Tuesday 9:30am

Spin TRXTM ComboAges: 18 years & upFee: Y Member $95 Community $140This class offers an amazing combination of intense cardio and suspension rope strength training to give you an amazing full body work out that is sure to push you to new heights! This class will train your cardiovascular system using cycling techniques on our spin bikes with competitive cyclist Andrew Peaslee. In conjunction with the cardio training Andrew is also TRX trained and ready to build muscular strength and endurance throughout your entire body and core. The small group environment gives you a team-like atmosphere, but still allows for individualized attention! If you’re looking for a new challenge this is the class for you! Class has a 4 participant maximum and class length is 75 minutes.CAY Monday 7:00am

Strength & Conditioning Ages: 18 years & upFee: Y Member $68 Community $84Use a combination of all the latest training tools and techniques to increase overall strength, speed, power and agility! This class is sure to get you in great shape by training you as an athlete! You will use a combination of free weights, resistance bands, plyometric exercises, medicine balls and more to push yourself to the max! We’ll pull our all the stops to make you work to your full potential.CAY Wednesday 5:00pm

Silver StrengthAges: 60 years & upFee: Y Member $65 Community $98This strength training program is geared towards adults age 60+ looking to stay fit and healthy for years to come! You will work with a trainer to safely perform a series of exercises specific to increasing strength and stamina as well as improving balance and flexibility! Perfect for those looking to incorporate strength training into their workout routine and learn the most effective means of working each major muscle group, this program is perfect for all ability levels! Silver Strength runs in a comfortable, non-competitive atmosphere, and will be geared towards not only physically training the participants, but educating them on proper form and technique to gain the benefits they seek! Class length is one hour and meets in the fitness center.CAY Thursday 10:00am

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Women On WeightsAges: 18 years & upFee: Y Member $65 This one is just for the ladies! Want to enhance your regular workout routine? Throw a wrench into it and start lifting weights! This new and exciting program is for adult women who want to learn to utilize the free weight area of our facility and maximize the results of their workout. All activities take place in a non-competitive and supportive atmosphere. Your instructor will guide you through safe and effective activities instructing you on proper form and technique to get you closer to your fitness goals. Remember: building muscle will help make you toned and lean as well as improving bone health! Class length is one hour and class is held in the fitness center. CAY Thursday 10:00am

Walking ClubFee: Y Member FREE Community $10/DayWe here at the Y are working in conjunction with the “Get Fit Gloucester” initiative to get people out walking the historic and scenic streets of Gloucester! Take a walk with one of our beloved instructors, Juliana McGovern; see some beautiful sights, breathe some fresh salt air, maybe learn something you never knew, and of course, get some exercise!CAY Thursday 11:00am

LIFELONG LEARNING

West African Drum & DanceAges: 18 years & upFee: Y Member FREE Community $10Treat yourself to a uniquely tremendous experience led by Mamadou Diop of Sénégal. He will lead the way as together you explore your abilities with the powerful rhythms of West Africa, the unique and high energy music of Mamadou Diop sets feet and spirits dancing. Class length is one hour. MID Sunday 11:00am

ASHI (American Safety and Health Institute) Training ClassesAges: 16 years & upBabysitting Ages: 10-17Fee: Y Member $50 Community $75Get certified in First Aid, CPR, the use of oxygen or how to be a safe babysitter!

Saturday, Sept.15 Basic First AidSaturday, Sept.22 CPR/AED Community Saturday, Sept.29 Oxygen-Pro*Saturday, Oct.6 Pro Rescuer CPRSaturday, Oct.20,27 Babysitting

CAY Saturday, Sept.15 10:30am-1:30pmCAY Saturday, Sept.22 10:30am-1:30pmCAY Saturday, Sept.29 10:30am-1:30pmCAY Saturday, Oct.6 10:30am-1:30pmCAY Saturday, Oct.20,27 10:30am-1:30pm*Pre-requisette: CPR and First Aid Certified

Water Fitness Instructor CourseAges: 16 years & upFee: Primary Course $247 Y Member $211The Cape Ann YMCA will be hosting a national Certification Course for Water Fitness Instructors. The Primary course is designed to prepare participants to teach water fitness classes and consists of both classroom and pool sessions. The course is for all levels of instructors from all grass roots instructors to and including the top known fitness people in the country.

Please register at http://www.uswfa.com/register_wfi.aspRegistration Deadline: All registration forms and program fees must be in the hands of USWFA National Headquarters three weeks prior to the courseCAY October 21 10:00am-4:00pm

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ROAD RACES

Get your running shoes ready for an exciting year at the 2012 YMCA of the North Shore Road Race Series. We will be hosting 12 exciting races all across the North Shore YMCA association and feature some awesome prizes for our runners at the end of the series. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced runner we encourage you to sign up today and be a part of not just the race series, but a memorable experience with a community. Contact Barbara Berry, Road Race Coordinator at [email protected]

Races to Look Forward To:Run The Goose 7K (Gloucester) - 9/3

Poker Run 5 Mile (Rowley) - 9/29

Witch City Road Race 5K (Salem) - 10/21

Reindeer Run 5K (Beverly) - 12/1

SWIMMING

Swim FitAges: 18 years & upFee: Y Member $41/Month Community $82/Month Member Drop In $15 Community Drop In $20Get the most out of your swimming workout. Whether you’re trying to stay fit, train for a triathlon, or compete on our Master’s Swim Team, our coaches will provide you with workouts based on your goals. All levels are encouraged to participate. Visit www.ynssharks.net and click on the “Swim Fit” link to see practice schedules for all North Shore YMCA locations. Payments are made via electronic draft.CAY Monday 7:15pm-8:15pmCAY Monday 9:00am-10:30amCAY Wednesday 7:15pm-8:15pmCAY Wednesday 9:00am-10:30amCAY Friday 9:00am-10:30am CAY Saturday 7:00am-8:15am

Adult Beginner Swim LessonsAges: 17 years & upFee: Y Member $62 Community $88Don’t have much practice swimming but want to build your skills? We’ll make improving your swim skills easy for you. This is the place to start for adults who don’t have a lot of prior swimming experience. Participants will become more confident in the water and will learn the fundamentals of swimming and aquatic safety.CAY Thursday 10:15am


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FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYGIVING BACK AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO OUR NEIGHBORS

GIVING

Cape Ann 2nd Annual Back Pack AttackThe second annual Back to School Back Pack Attack provides needed school supplies and back packs for deserving kids in Cape Ann. You can donate a back pack full of school supplies or just school supplies or backpacks and we will put together whole back packs. Suggested school supplies include: backpacks, pencils, notebooks, binders, markers, file folders, colored pencils, calculator, pens etc. Backpack and school supplies accepted until September 19th. Donations can be dropped off at the drop box located in the lobby of the Cape Ann Y.

Give The Gift Of LearningJoin your fellow community members by supporting the mission and work of the Y. Give the gift of an educational scholarship to a young person!

With the start of a new school year, the Y is excited to welcome back the young minds that participate in after school programs! As with all of our programs, our Y is committed to never turning anyone away, regardless of their ability to pay.

Keeping to this mission, many of the youth we serve, future community leaders, artists and scientists, are able to participate thanks to help from financial assistance scholarships. These scholarships are made possible thanks to the generosity of our annual donors.

By working together as a community, we can provide a nurturing and caring environment for our community’s youth.

To learn more or to make a gift, please visit www.northshoreymca.org

4th Annual Taste of Cape AnnSeptember 20, 2012 at 6:00pmCome celebrate with us with food, wine and spirits at the 4th Annual Taste of Cape Ann event. All proceeds will benefit the YMCA’s Child Care, Summer Camp and Teen initiatives in Gloucester & Rockport.

To reserve tickets please contact Nikki Klink at 978.283.0470 or [email protected]

Did you know...?The Cape Ann YMCA is a charity. We are a non-profit organization focused on community and human services. 100% of your donation goes directly to those in need. Every dollar donated to our Y For All annual campaign is used to support local children, families and individuals through Y programs, membership and camp. Y For All is more than donors and dollars. Our annual campaign is a grassroots effort led by dozens of volunteers and businesses from our communities.

Help the Y make a difference.It’s never too late to help my community with a gift to the Y For All campaign. Swing by the front desk or visit:


Thank you!

PLANNED GIVINGThe YMCA has recently launched a new planned giving initiative. Common planned gifts include a gift made through one’s will, life insurance policy, or retirement plan. All gifts benefit our endowment, a permanent fund used to support the Y. Gifts made to the endowment today will help support future generations. All those who make a gift will be invited to join the Triangle Society, our planned giving recognition society. If the Y has left a lasting impression on your life, please call Sam Sanker, Director of Planned Giving, at 978-921-1753 for more information.

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VOLUNTEERISM

North Shore Y Volunteers Log Record Number of Hours for 2011By giving their time in 2011, our North YMCA volunteers truly changed lives in our communities.

More than 3,200 volunteers logged over 31,000 hours for our organization, lending their expertise, their compassion and their enthusiasm to a variety of endeavors and positions that included road races, camp clean-ups, swim meets, Children’s Enrichment Center readers, lifeguards, homework helpers, camp photographers and marketing assistants, to name just a few.

While the true “value” of the time given by these 3,200+ individuals is immeasurable, the estimated monetary value is slightly over $820,376, based on the most recent information provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Corporation for National and Community Service.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Road Race VolunteerLooking for a way to have fun and do good at the same time? The North Shore Road Race Series features exciting, well-organized and volunteer-driven races, while also helping to fund our annual Y for All Campaign, which provides resources for members of our community who are in need. By giving your time at any of our 12 road races throughout the year, you will truly be changing lives - and having fun while doing it!

Member GreeterGreet arriving members with a smile and help to get their time at the Y off to a great start! In addition to making members feel welcome, responsibilities include handing out towels, distributing and collecting locker keys, and scanning member cards.

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About the YMCA of the North Shore Annual Gala Event:The corporate sponsors, donors and attendees of the YMCA of the North Shore’s Annual Gala made it possible for the Y to raise over $300,000 in 2011, including more than $115,000 in “Y camperships.” 100% of the funds raised at the Y Gala directly benefits deserving children and families with YMCA of the North Shore’s Financial Assistance Fund. In 2012, our Y will give away more than $2.5 million in financial aid for membership, program, childcare, camp and all YMCA services to 9,500 deserving kids, adults and families. That is one (1) out of every five (5) people in our Y. We are able to say yes to all those in need, but not without the generous support of our friends.

For more information, please contact Kim Lations, Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator, [email protected] or 978.922.0990

Cape Ann YMCA71 Middle StreetGloucester, MA 01930

Non-profit org.U.S. Postage

PAIDYMCA of the North Shore

Total Wellness ChallengeSeptember 17 - October 12Registration: September 8 - 16

How it Works:

Help our Y earn the crown of the healthiest Y in Eastern Massachusetts! Sign up for the Hometown Wellness Showdown Challenge! Y members and non-members can participate in the challenge by signing up at boston.com/getmoving anytime during the challenge.

• Earn points and be eligible for hundreds of prizes from brands like New Balance, Oster, HealthoMeter, Fitbit and more!

• Receive support along the way from boston.com/getmoving, the Y and your challenge teammates.

• Achieve your goal to improve your health.

• Sign up for the challenge at boston.com/getmoving

• Fill in your profile, choose your hometown team and your local Y.

• Log your meals, snacks, and exercise on the Lose It! app or website throughout the 4-week challenge. Your points are combined with your teammates’ to help our Y and community compete for the healthiest title.

During this time there will be NO JOINER FEE in September, so get involved. You could win a 3 Month Free Membership along with other fantastic prizes!

Documents

CAY Fall I Program Guide 2012