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WHAT’S INSIDEAQUATICS Parent/Child Swim .........................................................3

Preschool Swim Lessons .............................................3

Youth Swim Lessons ..................................................... 4

Adult/Teen Swim Lessons ...........................................5

Water Fit Classes ..........................................................5

FITNESS .............................................................................6

YOUTH Martial Arts ....................................................................7

School Days Out ............................................................7

Winter Break Camp.......................................................7

Become a member today and save!Members enjoy:• exceptional fitness and aquatics programs• extensive preschool, school-age and teen programs• fun family and community programs and events• access to child watch while you work out• tons of free group fitness classes• guest passes for friends and family• volunteer and mentoring opportunities• financial assistance

Members receive up to 50% off of programs and enjoy advance registration privileges. To learn more about the benefits of membership,including no contracts and discounts on programs, visit our website below.

To learn more about membership visit westcommunitiesymca.org/join.

The West Communities YMCA is conveniently located to serve the Englewood, West Lawn and Chicago Lawn communities.

West Communities YMCA 6235 S Homan Chicago, IL 60629 westcommunitiesymca.org facebook.com/WestCommunitiesYMCA 773.434.0300

WELCOME TO THE YMCA!The nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities. At the Y we make accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. With a focus on character development, academic readiness violence prevention and fitness and healthy living we focus on nurturing the potential of every youth and teen, improving our communities health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back to and support our neighbors.

TAKE A CLASS WITH US THIS WINTER!

Winter Program Session (6 weeks) January 4-February 14, 2015

Member registration begins December 8. Non member registration begins December 15.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. 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. 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 help so if you have any questions about our offerings or the registration process don’t hesitate to contact us at 847.356.4006.

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LEARN TO SWIM AT THE Y.For many, the YMCA was where one learned how to swim as a child and for good reason. Since 1885, the Y has been a pioneer in swimming education. Literally millions of people have learned how to swim through the YMCA's perfected program. In Y Swim Lessons participants learn and practice new swimming skills and feel a sense of achievement from mastering something new that they can enjoy the rest of their lives.

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PARENT/CHILD SWIM

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESParent/Child 6M-2Y M 6-6:30PM $42/$54 Level 1: Shrimp Age 6-8 months: Program instruction in this class is di-rected toward helping parents to work with their child to feel more comfort-able in the water and to develop basic water safety and swim skills. Each child should always be accompanied by one parent.

Level 2: Kipper 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.

Level 3: Inia 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.

Level 4: Perch 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.

PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESPike 3-5 M 6-6:30PM $42/$54 3-5 Th 4:45-5:15PM $42/$54 3-5 Th 6-6:30PM $42/$54 3-5 Sa 10:30-11AM $42/$54 3-5 Sa 11-11:30AM $42/$54 Eel/Ray 3-5 W 6-6:30PM $42/$54 3-5 Sa 12-12:30PM $42/$54 Level 1: PIKE - 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.

Level 2: EEL - 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.

Level 3: RAY - 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.

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YOUTH SWIM LESSONSCLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESPolliwog 6-14 M 5-5:45PM $42/$54 6-14 Tu 5-5:45PM $42/$54 6-14 W 5-5:45PM $42/$54 6-14 Th 5-5:45PM $42/$56 6-14 Sa 11-11:45AM $42/$54 6-14 Sa 12-12:45PM $42/$54 Guppy 6-14 M 5-5:45PM $42/$54 6-14 W 5-5:45PM $42/$54 6-14 Sa 11-11:45AM $42/$54 Minnow 6-14 M 6-6:45PM $42/$54 6-14 Sa 12-12:45PM $42/$54 Fish/Flying Fish 6-14 Tu 5-5:45PM $42/$54 6-14 Sa 1-1:45PM $42/$54 Shark 6-14 Tu 5-5:45PM $42/$54 Level 1: POLLIWOG - 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.

Level 2: GUPPY - 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.

Level 3: MINNOW - 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.

Level 4: FISH - 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.

Level 5: FLYING FISH: 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.

Level 6: SHARK - 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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ADULT/TEEN SWIM LESSONS

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESAdult/Teen 14-61 W 5:45-6:30PM $42/$54 14-61 Sa 10-10:45AM $42/$54

Adult/Teen ADULT/TEEN (Ages 14+) It's never too late to learn or improve your swimming skills. If you Are in high school and do not 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 will get you where you need to go!

WATER FIT CLASSES

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESJoint Efforts 16-89 Tu Th 9-9:45AM Free/$30 Aqua Boot Camp 16-89 Tu Th 6:15-7PM Free/$30 Joint Efforts Great physical activity that supports joints and relieves stress. No swimming skills needed!

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

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STRENGTHEN YOUR CORE - FITNESS AT THE Y.Are you looking to get healthy? Stay fit? Learn a new skill? Meet new friends? Improve how you feel about yourself? Then the Y is the place for you. At the Y we have a wide-range of fitness programs and services for all levels of experience including:

• Free fitness consultations • A variety of cardio, strength, endurance, flexibility and water fitness

classes (most free to members!)• Personal and small group training• Web-based training and nutrition system - Make each visit to the Y fun,

interactive and challenging

• Active older adult offerings - Maintain health and functional ability with programs designed especially for the needs of those young at heart.

HEALTH AND FITNESS

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESAll Abs 16-89 W 8-9PM Free/$30 16-89 Tu 7:30-8:30PM Free/$30 Kickboxing 16-89 M 6:30-7:25PM Free/$30 16-89 F 10:30-11:30AM Free/$30 16-89 W 10:30-11:30AM Free/$30 PowerDrills 16-89 M 7:30-8:25PM Free/$30 Silver Sneakers 18+ Tu Th 10-10:50AM Free/$30 Step Aerobics 16-89 M 10-10:55AM Free/$30 16-89 Th 6:30-7:25PM Free/$30 Yoga 16-89 Th 7:30-8:25PM Free/$30 16-89 W 11:30AM-12:30PM Free/$30 Zumba 16-89 Tu 11-11:55AM Free/$30

Kickboxing incorporates a combination of boxing and martial arts movement for a great aerobic and muscle conditioning class.

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

Silver Sneakers is the perfect class for older adults looking to increase strength and flexibility.

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

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

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

JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL FITNESS AND PROGRAM FAIR!Friday, January 23Learn more about the importance of health and fitness and how you can more fully integrate it into you and your family’s lifestyle. This event includes Y program samplers, as well as family friendly activities sure to get you and your family focused on fitness fun!

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Winter Break CampCome and spend your winter break at the YMCA!

WINTER CAMPCLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESWinter Camp 5-12 M-F 7:30AM-6PM $75/$150 5-12 M-F 7:30AM-6PM $75/$150

Youth Martial ArtsTae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art. It combines combat and self-defense techniques with sport and exercise.

SPORTSCLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESTae Kwon Do 3-6 Sa 10-11AM $30/$60 7-12 Sa 12-1PM $30/$60 Tae Kwon Do age 3-6 A beginning martial arts class for the little ones. Begin learning discipline and self control while staying healthy.

Tae Kwon Do age 7-12 Martial arts classes for older kids. Practice self discipline, patience and also develop confidence while staying healthy.

Keeping Kids Safe and Engaged When School is Out.When schools are closed, the Y is there to keep kids safe and engaged in fun, healthy activities. Our winter break options are designed to engage children in healthy physical activity and foster positive social interactions. Our programs offer the highest quality instruction and supervision, provided by trained and qualified staff members.

Scheduled School Days OutNovember 11, 2014 • Veteran's DayNovember 12, 2014 • Report Card Pick upNovember 26, 2014 • NO SchoolDecember 22, 2014 - January 2, 2015 (See winter break camp section)January 20, 2014 • Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 30, 2014 • School Improvement DayFebruary 16, 2014 • Abraham Lincolns' BirthdayWe are an Action for Children Provider

YOUTH PROGRAMS

FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS AT THE Y! Make a date with your friends and family at the Y. Whether you are looking to spend quality time together as a family, looking for fun activities for siblings to bond and make new friends or looking for special time together as a couple, the Y has you covered. These events are open to members and non-members.

1st & 4th Friday of the month - Family Night2nd Friday of the month - Parent’s Night Out3rd Friday of the month - Teen Night

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

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Join the Y and Save! Make a commitment to you and your families health and fitness in the new year.

Join the YMCA December 13-January 31 and pay $0 joiner fee plus get up to

50% off most program fees as a member!

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