Calendar of events

aprilFriday Family Fun Nights | 6:30 - 8:30 pm

4/12 Designed to offer playful opportunities for your 4/19 whole family to enjoy together. Family gym games, 4/26 swim time, climbing wall, arts & crafts and more! Free for those with Y Family Memberships only.

Saturday preschool Open Houses

4/13 & 4/27 Come check out the most complete preschool inFranklinCounty;withqualityeducation,afirst class facility, weekly swim and gymnastic lessons, daily physical education plus a free Y-Family Membership for allfive-day/48weekenrollees.Wealsoprovidesnow day care and early and late care to help working parents. April 13 from 9 - noon; April 27 from 3 - 6 pm. FormoreinfocallJanetat773-3646ext431

Saturday Family Night | 6:30 - 8 pm

4/13 & 4/27 Come and play together with your kids! Gymnasium and Gymnastics Center open for play.

Saturday Volleyball Night | 6:30 - 8 pm

4/20 For ages 16+. Co-Ed recreational games will be played. Take some time for your own sports night to enjoythisfavoriterecreationalpastime.

Tuesday Spring Soccer Skill Evaluation | 5:30 - 7:30

4/23 JoinusatGreenfieldCommunityCollegeandget ready for the soccer season to begin. Children ages 6-8willbeevaluatedfrom5:30-6:30pmandkids ages9-12from6:30-7:30pm.Formoreinformation callDaveat773-3646ext436.

Saturday Healthy Kids Day™ | 3 - 6 pm

4/27 ThisFREEeventisforkidsages6-12andopentothe public! Children can try our Kid Fit work outs, play lots offungamesandcompeteinfitnesscompetitions. Eventcheckinbeginsat2pm.Prizes,snacksandof course...FUN!FormoreinfocallDaveat773-3646 ext436orvisittheWelcomeCenter.

MaySaturday international Family Fun Night | 5:30 - 8 pm

5/11 This is a potluck gathering so bring a dish to share. Rice&BeansandMac&Cheesewillbeprovided,along withallplatesandsilverware,bytheY.

After supper there will be International Crafts, Games andaParadeofNations.Youarealsowelcometojoin usfrom6:45-8pmintheGymnasticsCenterorinthe Gym playing games or climbing the wall.

JUNESaturday Camp apex Open House | 10 - 2 pm

6/1 VisitCampApexduringourOpenHouse.Meetthe Camp Directors and tour the facility. There will be rafflesandlunch.Thiseventisopentothepublic.

OTHEr iMpOrTaNT DaTES

4/15 registration for May/June Classes(Session5)

4/20 Session 4 ends

4/22 Session 5 begins

6/14 parking lot party | 5:30 - 8 pm

register now for all summer Camps

sChool vaCation week april 15 - 19, 2013

Children in k-8 will participate in a variety of activities utilizing the gymnasium, gymnastics Center, kid-fit, pool and game room. this well rounded vacation program, running from 9 am - 4 pm offers extended care from 6:15 am - 6 pm. financial assistance is available for qualifying families. for more info, or call kara Younger at 773-3646 ext. 432 or visit ymcaingreenfield.org.

Fee for the week, 9 am - 4 pm: M$135,PA$155,NM$165

Fee for extended care, 6:15 am - 6 pm$30for5daysofamorpm;$45forboth

5 lessons in 5 days! april 15 - 19, 2013splash weekHelpyourchildprogressintheirswimmingskillsandconfi-denceatarapidratewhileswimmingeverydayforaweek.Participantswilllearnhowtobesafeinandaroundthewaterwhile working on their swimming skills. Registration is required. SPLASHisforswimmersofalllevels.CallAquaticsat773-3646ext427forinfoortheWelcomeCenterext0toregister.

m-f 2:00 - 2:30 pm (ages 3-5)m-f 2:30 - 3:00 pm (ages 6-12)Fees: M $25 • PA $25 • NM $35

sportsprESCHOOl SOCCEr Energetic class teaches kids to play as a group and interact as teammates. Shin Guards required; cleats optional.age Day Time location 4-5 Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm GCCField Fees: GM$35•SM$40•PA$45

OUTDOOr SOCCEr Focus is on cooperation, teamwork and sportsmanship while challenging developingskillsandbuildingselfconfidence.SkillEvaluationdaywillbe April23;6-8yearoldsfrom5:30-6:30pm;9-12yearoldsfrom6:30-7:30pm.ShinGuardsrequired;cleatsoptional. age Day Time location 6-8 TuTh 5:30-6:30pm GCCField 9-12 TuTh 6:30-7:30pm GCCField Fees: GM$40•SM$45•PA$50

KENpO KaraTE Teachesdisciplineandcontrolwhilehavingfunlearningnewskills.age Day Time 4-5* SaturdayorSunday 11-11:30am6-12 SaturdayorSunday 11:45-12:45pm13+ Saturday or Sunday 1 - 2 pmFees4&5yr.olds GFM$40•SFM$45•PA$50 *parentparticipationrequiredAllothers GFM$50•SM$55•PA$60Parent/Child(6-12,2people) GFM$70•SM$80•PA$90

CrOSS COUNTry Learnthepropermechanicsandtrainingtechniquesspecifictocrosscountryrunning.Focusisonrunningnotonlyasaskillbutalsoafunactivity.ClasswillmeetatYMCAWelcomeCenter.JoinusaswerunthroughHighlandPark. age Day Time 6-12 Saturday 10-11am Fees GFM$40•SM$45•PA$50

DODgEball (FrEE!)Kidswillloveplayingdodgeballgamesinthegymnasium.Y Members only. age Day Time 6-12 Friday 5-6pm

gYmnastiCsparENT/ CHilD gyM & SwiM Ages10-36mos.Class begins in the Gymnastics Center, with different setups each week offeringactivitiestoenhancegrossmotorskills,balanceandcoordination.Inthe30-minuteswimparentshelpchildrenbecomeorientedtothepoolandfeelcomfortableinthewater.Walkingabilityisnotrequiredfortheswimsection.Day Time ages Thursday 9:30-10:15am 6-24mos. Thursday 10:15-11:00am 24-36mos. Fees: GFM$50•SFM$70•PA$80

gyM ONly ClaSSES Ages10-36mos.PlayandsocializingintheGymnasticsCenterwithoutpooltime.Day Time ages Monday 10:00-10:45am 6-24mos. Thursday 9:30-10:15am 6-24mos. Monday 10:45-11:30am 24-36mos. Thursday 10:15-11:00am 24-36mos. Fees: GFM$26•SFM$31•PA$41

parENT/CHilD play Ages 6 mos. - 12 yrs.Great afternoon setting for home school families and stay at home parents. Day Time Wednesday 1:00-2:00pm Fees: GFM$26•SFM$31•PA$41

JUST 3’S (withparent) Kidsmoveawayfromfreeplaytothestructureofagymnasticsclass,whilestill allowing parents and children to learn and play together. Class includes stretching and basic skills taught in stations. Day Time Saturday 9:00-9:45am Fees: GFM$31•SFM$42•PA$61

prESCHOOl gyMNaSTiCS 3.5 - 5 (withoutparent) Activitiesareageandabilityappropriateanddesignedtobeafunintrotothesport.PerformancesareheldattheholidaysandintheSpring.ParentsmustremainintheMezzanineduringchild’sclass. Day Time Monday 3:45-4:30pm Tuesday 10:00-10:45am Wednesday 4:30-5:15pm Saturday 10:00-10:45am Fees: GFM$31•SFM$42•PA$61

rOllErS & SwiNgErS Ages5-12Beginninggymnasticsclassesdevelopsstrength,flexibility,balanceandskillsforallgymnasticsevents. Day Time Monday 3:45-4:45pmor4:45-5:45pmor6:00-7:00pm Saturday 9:00-10:00amor1:00-2:00pm Fees: GFM$35•SM$46•PA$65

KippErS & FlyErSAges5-12Intermediategymnasticsclassesforthenextlevelofskills. Day Time Thursday 5:30-6:30pm Saturday 10:00-11:00am Fees: GFM$35•SM$46•PA$65

bOyS gyMNaSTiCS Ages5+ Wewillprovidebeginninginstructionforboyswantingtolearnstrength,agility,flexibility,andflippingusingboysequipmentsuchasparallelbars,highbar,rings,floorandtrampoline. Day Time Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm Saturday 10-11amor1-2pm Fees: GFM$35•SM$46•PA$65

session 5 (april 22 - June 16) Youth aCtivities

swimmingSplaSH wEEK 5 lESSONS iN 5 DaySHelpyourchildprogressintheirswimmingskillsandconfidenceatarapidratewhileswimmingeverydayforaweek.Kidswilllearnhowtobesafeinand around the water while working on their swimming skills. Registration is required.Swimmersofalllevelswelcome.april 15-19 Vacation week.Day Time M-F 2:00-2:30pm(AGES3-5)M-F 2:30-3:00pm(AGES6-12)Fees: M$25•PA$25•NM$35

1. liTTlE TOTS ParentwithChild waTEr babiESAges6-24MonthsThis parent & child class introduces babies to the pool. Day Time Tuesday* 4:45-5:15pm Thursday 10:45-11:15am Friday* 5:45-6:15pm Saturday* 12:00-12:30pm *Tues,Fri&SatclassescombinedwithDippers&Divers Fees: GFM$30•SFM$50•PA$70 DippErS & DiVErSAges2-5 This class introduces basic swimming and safety skills. Day Time Tuesday* 4:45-5:15pm Thursday 11:15-11:45am Friday* 5:45-6:15pm Saturday* 12:00-12:30pm *Tues, Fri&SatclassescombinedwithWaterBabies Fees: GFM$30•SFM$50•PA$70 gyM & SwiM 10-24months Class begins in the Gymnastics Center, with different setups each week offeringactivitiestoenhancegrossmotorskills,balanceandcoordination.Inthe30-minuteswim,parentshelpchildrenbecomeorientedtothepoolandfeel comfortable in the water. Day Time Thursday 9:30-11:15am Thursday 10:15-11:45am(ages2-3) Fees: GFM$50•SFM$70•PA$80

2. SKippErS ChildOnly–NoParentinWaterSKippErS lEVEl i Beginners•Ages3-5Learntomovethroughthewater,independentofadultsupport,andlearnbasic water safety skills. Bubbles may be worn.SKippErS lEVEl 2Intermediate•Ages3-5Learnbasicswimmingtechniquesandmovetowardgreaterindependence.Child should willingly put his & her face in the water. Bubbles may be worn.SKippErS lEVEl 3Advanced•Ages3-5Childrenvoyageintoconfidence,increaseenduranceandlearnswimstroketechniques.Kidsarecreativelychallengedandlearnmoreaboutbasicwatersafety. Children should be wearing only one or no bubbles and should be comfortable in deep water.Day Time Monday 4:15-4:45pmor6:30-7pm Tuesday 10:45-11:15amor3:45-4:15pm Friday 3:45-4:15or6:15-6:45pm Saturday 10:00-10:30am Fees: GFM$30•SFM$50•PA$70

3. prOgrESSiVE lESSONS ChildOnly-NoParent waTEr aDJUSTMENT PolliwogLevel1•Ages6-12yrs. Beginninglessonsforbasicskillsandsafety.Nopreviousexperienceisnecessary. Bubble belt may be worn. bEgiNNEr Guppy1Level2•Ages6-12yrs. Swimmers wear one bubble or no belt with willingness to place their faces in thewater.Increaseconfidenceindeeperwaterwithpersonalsurvivalskills,learn the front crawl and basic back stroke. Day Time Monday 3:45-4:15pm Tuesday 4:15-4:45pm Wednesday 6:30-7:00pm(Guppy1only) Friday 4:15-4:45or6:45-7:15pm Saturday 9:30-10:00am Fees: GFM$30•SM$50•PA$70

aDVaNCED bEgiNNEr Guppy2Level3•Ages6-12yrs.No bubbles or belts are worn. Must be able to swim in the prone position, in deepwater,andwiththeirfacesinthewater.Willlearnthebackcrawl,andimprovepreviouslylearnedstrokes.iNTErMEDiaTE MinnowLevel4•Ages6-12yrs.Swimmers must be able to swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for onelengthofthepool.Studentslearnsidestrokeandimprovepreviouslylearnedstrokeswhiledevelopingendurance.Fitnessconceptsareintro-duced. Day Time Thursday 3:45-4:30pmSaturday 10:30-11:15amFees: GFM$30•SM$50•PA$70

aDVaNCED iNTErMEDiaTEFishLevel5•Ages6-12yrs.Children must be able to swim the front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke non-stop. Swimmers learn the breast stroke and increase en-durance in all strokes.SwiMMEr SharkLevel6•Ages6-12yrs.Must be able to swim the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sideandbreaststroke.Swimmerslearnthebutterflystroke,improvestrokemechanics,andincreasestrength/enduranceaswellasknowledgeofrescueskills.Studentsmustbeabletoswima200-yardmedleyofallstrokespreviouslylearned.Day Time Thursday 4:30-5:15pmSaturday 11:15am-12:00pmFees: GFM$30•SM$50•PA$70

SwiM TEaM ClUb Ourpre-competitiveswimteamclubteacheskids6-12basicinstructioninthe4competitivestrokes,startsandracingtechniquesandtactics.Alsoincludescompetitivedives,turns,andstrokedevelopment.Twofunmeetswill be scheduled against other local swim clubs. Must complete Guppy I leveltoparticipate. Day Time Thursday 4:30-5:15pm Saturday 8:45-9:30am Fees: GFM$30•SM$50•PA$70 PriceforThORSat GFM$50•SM$70•PA$90 PriceforThANDSat

session 5 (april 22 - June 16) Youth aCtivities

†Entering First Grade | NoCampJuly4th|Formoreinformationvisitymcaingreenfield.orgorcall4137733646:CampApex/SportsCamp/HealthyKidsCampcallDaveatext436;GymnasticsCamporCampRecesscallKellyatext423;SummerPreschoolcallJanetatext431

s u m m e r C a m p p l a n n i n g C h a r t f o r fa m i l i e sweek / date

ApexMiniCamp16/17

Week16/24

Week27/1

Week37/8

Week47/15

Week57/22

Week67/29

Week78/5

Week88/12

ApexMiniCamp28/19

Camp

Camp apeX Ages6to14†

member prog. assoc. non member2 week sessions $300 $320 $340mini Camp - 1 week $150 $160 $170

ApexMiniCamp June17-21(1Week) Mini Camp 1

ApexSession1 June24-July5 SaFari aDVENTUrES

ApexSession2 July8-July19 OCEaN ExplOraTiON

ApexSession3 July22-August2 iCE agE

ApexSession4 August5-August16 CirCUS! CirCUS!

ApexMiniCamp August19-23(1Week) Mini Camp 2

Y-speCialtY Camps at Camp apeX Ages8to14

member prog. assoc. non member2 week sessions $330 $350 $3701 week sessions * $165 $175 $185

* June24-June28 KaraTE

* July8-July12 lEgO® CaMp * July8-July12 TraCK & FiElD * July15-July19 lEgO® CaMp

* July15-July19 TOUCH FOOTball July 22 - August 2 wilDErNESS SKillS * July 22 - July 26 baSKETball * July 29 - August 2 wiFFlEball

August5-August16 rOCK N’ rOll baND * August5-August9 SOCCEr * August 12 - August 16 rECESS gaMES

gYmnastiCs Campfull daY half daY miniAges5to14 Ages6to14 Ages3.5to6

1 week sessions member prog. assoc. non memberfull day $165 $175 $185half day & mini $116 $127 $150

Offeredall8weeks June24-August16

half daY sports CampAges6to14

1 week sessions member prog. assoc. non member9 am - noon $70 $80 $90add Camp recess $135 $155 $175

Week1 June24-June28 MUlTi SpOrTS Week2 July1-July5(4days) baSKETball

Week3 July8-July12 wiFFlEball/KiCKball

Week4 July15-July19 MUlTi SpOrTS

Week5 July22-July26 DODgEball

Week6 July29-August2 rECESS gaMES

Week7 August5-August9 baSKETball

Week8 August12-August16 wiFFlEball/KiCKball

Camp reCessAges6-14

1 week sessions member prog. assoc. non membernoon - 4 pm $70 $80 $90

Offeredall8weeks June24-August16

summer Camp 2013

†Entering First Grade | NoCampJuly4th|Formoreinformationvisitymcaingreenfield.orgorcall4137733646:CampApex/SportsCamp/HealthyKidsCampcallDaveatext436;GymnasticsCamporCampRecesscallKellyatext423;SummerPreschoolcallJanetatext431

s u m m e r C a m p p l a n n i n g C h a r t f o r fa m i l i e sweek / date

ApexMiniCamp16/17

Week16/24

Week27/1

Week37/8

Week47/15

Week57/22

Week67/29

Week78/5

Week88/12

ApexMiniCamp28/19

Camp

gYmnastiCs Campfull daY half daY miniAges5to14 Ages6to14 Ages3.5to6

1 week sessions member prog. assoc. non memberfull day $165 $175 $185half day & mini $116 $127 $150

Offeredall8weeks June24-August16

half daY sports CampAges6to14

1 week sessions member prog. assoc. non member9 am - noon $70 $80 $90add Camp recess $135 $155 $175

Week1 June24-June28 MUlTi SpOrTS Week2 July1-July5(4days) baSKETball

Week3 July8-July12 wiFFlEball/KiCKball

Week4 July15-July19 MUlTi SpOrTS

Week5 July22-July26 DODgEball

Week6 July29-August2 rECESS gaMES

Week7 August5-August9 baSKETball

Week8 August12-August16 wiFFlEball/KiCKball

Camp reCessAges6-14

1 week sessions member prog. assoc. non membernoon - 4 pm $70 $80 $90

Offeredall8weeks June24-August16

eXtended CareAll camps offer the option of early care for an added fee.

early Care runs from 6:15 - 9 am. Only $30 per week and it includes free breakfasts.

EarlyCarewillbeheldintheY’sGameRoom.

late Care runs from 4 - 6 pm and it’s free for all campers!LateCareforCampApexwillbeheldatCampApex.

AllothercampswillhaveLateCareheldintheGameRoom.(Preschoolexcluded)

For more info, seethe2013CampBrochureorcall413-773-3646ext0.

summer Camp 2013

for more info see the 2013 Camp Brochure or call 413-773-3646

presChool summer programAges 2.9 to 6

member prog. assoc. non member2 week sessions $355 $380 $400mini Camp $177.50 $190 $200am or pm extended $60 $75 $85am and pm extended $75 $85 $95

Mini Camp June 17 - June 21 wElCOME SUMMEr Session1 June24-July5 wilD, wilD wEST

Session2 July8-July19 aHOy MaTEy’S - liFE aT SEa

Session 3 July 22 - August 2 bEaTrix pOTTEr’S birTHDay

Session4 August5-August16 wHErE THE wilD THiNgS arE

healthY kids programAges9-14|Forchildrenandtheirparentslookingtoliveahealthierlifestyle.

2 week sessions member prog. assoc. non member1 - 4 pm $115 $125 $150

Session 1 July 1 - July 12

Session2 July15-July26

new!

need to relaX?The Y offers•103°Jacuzzi(ages15+)

•Yogaclassesforalllevelsandexperience(free)

•Stretchingclasses(free)

•Meditation(free)

•Greatmassages at a great price!

See page 30 of the program guide for more info.

adult reC programs

OngoingintheGym•CoedVolleyball-Wednesdayfrom6:30-9pm

•Pickleball-checkgymschedule

•Basketball-checkgymschedule

See page 29 of the program guide for list of classes and more info.

please notiCe:memBership CardsYour membership card distinguishes you from all other participants coming and going to the Y. it is very important that you carry it with you every time you visit the y and use it to scan through our card reader doors. Wetryveryhardtorecognizeallourmembersbutwiththousandsofparticipantsutilizingourfacilityeveryweek,itisverydifficult.Yourcardensures that you will gain access to the facility in a timely fashion. If you forget your card, we will help you gain access but it will requiretheWelcomeCenterStafftomanuallycheckyourfilewhichcouldtakeseveralminutes.Ifyouloseyourcard,youwillneed to purchase a new one for $2.

Note: The staff person at the back entrance cannot help you if you forget your card or your card does not work. it is a board of Directors policy that if you do not have your card, the back desk person may not let you in. please respect their instructions, walk around the building to the front door and ask the welcome Center Staff to help you.

To be fair to all members who purchase a y membership, we will not allow “sharing” of membership cards. “Shared” cards will be confiscated and the owner’s membership will be suspended.

Every member age 8 and up is required to scan his/her membership card.

Fees: 30 min. 60 min. 90 min.GoldMembers: $30 $50 $75SilverMembers: $35 $55 $85NonMembers: $40 $60 $95

adult water fitness / therapY ClassesPerfectforthose:•withjointpains

•witharthritis

•witholdinjuries

•withnewinjuries

•withweightissues

•whowanttostartslow

•whowantavigorousnon-impactworkout See page 17 of the program guide for list of classes and more info.

strength train 2-3 daYs per week Thiswillimproveyour muscle and bone mass.

•BasicStrengthTrainingClassTuThat9:30am(fee)

•FarrFitnessCenter(8-piececircuit)

•WeightRoom

•NautilusCenter

free appointments with an exercise trainer available for all Y members. See page 22 of the program guide for list of classes and more info.

over 60 group eX Classes offered everY week All free with your facility membership.

•Aclassforeveryfitnesslevelandeveryinterest

•Themostfunyoucanhaveexercising.Awesomemusic, professionalclassformatting,motivatinginstructors.

pickup a class schedule at the welcome Center or on our website.

See page 22 of the program guide for list of classes and more info.

YmCa in greenfield451MainStreet,GreenfieldMA01301413-773-3646•ymcaingreenfield.org

Non-ProfitOrg.

USPOSTAGEpaid

Greenfield,Mass.

pErMiT NO. 61

register for all may/June Classesstarting april 15

Youth soCCer Theactivespringsportforages4-12.

prESCHOOl SOCCEr ClaSS Energetic class teaches kids to play as a group and interact as teammates. Shin Guards required; cleats optional.age Day Time location 4-5 Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm GCCField Fees: GM$35•SM$40•PA$45

SOCCEr lEagUE Focus is on cooperation, teamwork and sportsmanship while challenging developingskillsandbuildingselfconfidence.ShinGuardsrequired;cleatsoptional. age Day Time location 6-8 TuTh 5:30-6:30pm GCCField 9-12 TuTh 6:30-7:30pm GCCField Fees: GM$40•SM$45•PA$50

skill evaluation day will be april 23 6-8yearoldsfrom5:30-6:30pm

9-12yearoldsfrom6:30-7:30pm

at the gCC soccer fields

are Your kids readY for summer swimming?

gOiNg TO THE CapE? gOiNg TO a laKE Or pOND?DO yOU HaVE yOUr OwN pOOl?

• Participation in formal swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88%

• YMCA swimming lessons also teach water safety, self rescue techniques and how to assist someone in trouble

The next session of swim lessons begins april 22 - 28