WHAT'S NEW AT THE YMCA
EXERCISE YOUR INTERESTS WITH THESE SPECIAL CLASSES!
The Y offers a variety of special interest classes for adults and youth. Want to begin learning Paper Craft, Spanish, Sign Language, Knitting, Lifeguarding and more? Don't wait – pump-up your interests today! Click here for more information.
MASTER THE WATER LIKE A DOLPHIN!
Swimmers age 6-18 can discover the friendship, excitement, and self-confidence that comes from competitive swimming with the Dolphins Swim Team. The practice days are flexible, and best of all, you can try out the Dolphins for free!
Visit the Dolphins at the Swim Team Open House on Sunday, September 9th from 2–4 pm. Meet the coach and learn all about the program. We'd love to have you!
TUNE IN TO OUR FALL LINEUP!
The fall season at the Y is your hot ticket to terrific heath and wellness activities. Tune into these new prime-time programs . . .
Women-On-Weights
Learn the basics of strength training! Tone, firm, & increase bone density. For all ages.
Zumba and Zumba Gold
It's hot-hot-hot fun with latin rhythms and simple movements!
Zumba Gold is a special class for our older participants.
Strength & Conditioning for Athletes
You'll build strength, power, agility, and quickness! For high school athletes 15-18.
Yoga 'N More
It's Yoga and Beaming (using an on-the-floor balance beam) combined!
Hula-Hooping
Discover (or re-discover) a great core workout in this fun cardio class!
The fall season starts Sept. 13. Don't miss it! For days & times, check our fall brochure.
MAKE ROOM FOR SERIOUS FUN AND JOYFUL LEARNING!
The Y Building Blocks Preschool will help your 2½ to 5 year old child make new friends and build self-confidence through creative gym activities, arts & crafts, story time, dramatic play, guest speakers, and much, much more!
The Building Blocks curriculum also features special enrichment classes including music, computer science, sign language, and Spanish language study. Y certified swimming lessons can be added to the program for even more educational fun.
Enroll your child in serious fun and joyful learning today! Find out more in the fall brochure, or call Margaret Jones, Building Blocks Supervisor, at 428-YMCA. Financial assistance is available.
LOOKING FOR A JOB YOU CAN LOVE? WE MAY HAVE THE ONE FOR YOU!
The Y has current openings for a variety of positions. The most important qualification? A passion for developing the spirit, mind, and body of others! Click here for details.
YMCA QUICK INFO LINKS
FAST • FACTS
Class Session Dates
| Summer II | July 19 – Aug. 28 |
|---|---|
| Fall I | Sept. 13 – Oct. 30 |
| Fall II | Nov. 1 – Dec. 18 |
Member registration for Fall I begins August 16; community registration begins August 23.
Facility Hours
May 30 – Sept. 6
| Monday–Friday | 5:00 am–10:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Sunday | 12:30–4:00 pm |
AUGUST 27 – LABOR DAY: From Aug. 27
through Sept. 6, sections of the YMCA will be closed for maintenance. Click
here for a facility
schedule. For the Labor Day weekend, the Y will close at 2 pm on Friday, Sept. 3 and reopen Tuesday,
Sept. 7 at 5 am.
SCHEDULES & GUIDES
The 2010 Fall Y Program Brochure is Here!
Your guide to fitness and family fun, with complete class listings and activity schedules!
Current Schedules
YMCA HIGHLIGHTS
- Y School Age Child Care!
We offer before and after school child care for Lakeshore students from K–5th grade. Learn more. - Y Personal Training Programs
Try on one of our programs. You'll look wonderful! Click here. - Wellness for Older Adults
We're here to help everyone stay healthy and strong! Get started. - Y Rentals & Birthday Parties
Treat your group to a special night at the Y, or let us host your child's birthday! Learn more. - The Y Center for Achievement
The Y Center offers a terrific after-school program for Benton Harbor youth ages 7 to 17! Click here. - Venetian River Run & Walk
Click here for 2010 race results and here for 2009 results.
