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Aquatics

Eastside YMCA Swim Team
Participants have an opportunity to swim in a competitive environment. The swim team competes locally with the opportunity to advance to district, state and national events. For more information, Click Here.

Swim Lessons

These classes are participant centered and use problem solving and guided discovery teaching approach. Each program is divided into five components: personal safety, personal growth, stroke development, water sports, games and rescue.

Parent/Child
Promotes water enrichment and aquatic readiness activities for children from six months up to three years of age. Classes held with their parents or other trusted adults.

Preschool
Teaches water adjustment and basic swimming skills for children from three to five years of age. Classes held without parents

Teen
Offered for the beginner through advanced levels using YMCA of USA’s five basic components of swim lessons. Ages 13-15 years.

Youth
builds a good foundation of basic aquatic skills to develop a lifelong appreciation for aquatic activities. Developmentally appropriate activities to ensure the student’s safety, enhance the student’s enjoyment and provide consistent progressive success for the child. Ages 6 to 12 years.

Water Fitness

A great way to exercise no matter what fitness level (from the very fit to the frail individual). Variety of classes targeting cardio respiratory fitness, muscular strength/endurance and flexibility. Check your local branch for listing of classes and water depths (shallow and/ or deep water).

Arthritis Foundation Y Aquatics Program
Exercise class geared toward those participants that have arthritis with physical limitations. Focus is on range of motion, strengthening, conditioning and endurance.

Healthy Back Aquatics Program
Program is for individuals to learn how to exercise in the water to reduce back pain when it occurs and prevent painful back problems. Held in warm water pool.

Y Water Fitness For Older Adults
Shallow water exercise class that focuses on strength/endurance activities, balance work and target ADLs (activities of daily living).

 

The YMCA of Greater Erie strongly believes in our mission: “To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.” All staff, program instructors, volunteer and leaders include this in their daily work and teachings. The following programs help enhance our Christian emphasis.
 

Bible Studies
Expand your spiritual journey by attending our various Bible Study Series.

Courses/Certifications

YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistance (YASA)
This certification course is designed to prepare participants with the skills and knowledge needed to recognize aquatic risks and assist a lifeguard in the emergency response of an accident or injury. Minimum age: 14 years and must be able to swim 100 yards and tread water 2 minutes, legs only.

Birthday Parties
Looking for something different for your child’s next birthday party? Have a “Y” Birthday Party!

Child Watch
Safe play area. Plenty of smiles. Y staff will supervise your child while you work out. Nursery services are provided for FREE while you exercise to ensure the active use of your YMCA membership. Open to children 6 weeks to 6 years.

Family Fun Nights
Spend some quality family time playing games and having fun. Check for family events at your local YMCA front desk.

Parents’ Night Out
A special night of fun for children 2-12 years old while parents enjoy some quality time together on a “date”.

Programs

Youth

Art, Gym and Swim
The Art, Gym and Swim program includes 30 minutes each of art, tumbling/gym and swim classes. Each portion of the class is 30 minutes in length. Open to children ages 3-6.

Creative Dance
A basic dance class designed for beginners. Teaches creative movement through tap, jazz and ballet techniques. Ages 4-11 years.

Fitness Course
Designed for ages 11-14 years. Under the supervision of trained instructors, the course concentrates on flexibility, cardiovascular and strength. Proper form, full range of motion and appropriate resistance and repetitions are emphasized. Get a healthy, early start to fitness and reinforce a lifetime pattern to exercise. After the six one-hour classes, youth are given a card to participate with their family and utilize the fitness center. A graphical summary of their current fitness level will also be given.

Home School Gym/Swim
This traditional physical education class is designed for children 6-18 years who are home taught. Swim taught at Eastside only.

Mighty Mites
Offered for ages 4-5 years. Different sports taught throughout the session including: soccer, basketball, floor hockey and tee ball.

Tap Dance
Ages 7-11 years.

Tumbling
Progressive tumbling skills taught to school age children.

Preschool

Mommy & Me Yoga
Share a relaxing 30 minutes doing yoga. Learn to stretch & relate with your child while you learn about both your capabilities. Ages 6 months to 6 years.

One, Two and You
A gym and swim program that offers a combination of group games and tumbling activities. At least one parent or adult care giver is required to accompany their child. Open to children 6 months to 3 years. Please note: GLY gym program only.

Tumbling Tots
This class teaches basic mat skills for strength, flexibility and technique, including gymnastics and movement education. Open to pre-school children.

Sports

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Adult

Co-Ed Outdoor Soccer
Offered once a year in the summer for males and females ages 16 and up.  Regular season + playoffs for top teams.

Women’s Indoor Soccer
Offered three times a year (Winter, Spring, Fall) for women ages 16 and up.  Regular season + playoffs for top teams.

Youth

These programs are all co-ed and non-competitive leagues that teach the fundamental skills and rules of the sport with focus on the philosophy that “Everybody Plays, Everybody Wins!” Players work on coordination, teamwork and having fun!

Ball  Hockey
Offered once a year (January – February) for ages 4 – 9.

Basketball
Offered once a year (January – February) for ages 6 – 12.

Flag Football
Offered once  a year (August – September) for ages 6 – 12.

Indoor Soccer
Offered twice a year (Spring & Fall) for ages 4 – 15.

Outdoor Soccer
Offered once a year (Summer) for ages 4 – 12.

T-Ball
Offered once a year (August – September) for ages 4 – 5.

Wellness

There is something for every “body” at the YMCA. From cardio to resistance training to mind/body classes are available to meet every interest and level: Water Fitness, Yoga, Pilates, Strength & Tone Classes, Y Pump, Kick Boxing, Rep Reebok, Step, Low Impact, Hip Hop, Silver Sneakers, Urban Rebounding and Cycling.  Group Fitness schedules available at the Front Desk.

Cycling
An indoor group cycling class with spirited instruction and music! Designed for all fitness levels. Reach your goals and enjoy the ride with a group while working at your own pace and intensity level. A challenge for the body-a ride for the mind!

Polar Body Age Fitness Assessments
A fitness assessment that compares your chronological age to your BodyAge. It will tell you where you are today and your obtainable BodyAge. Your YMCA trainer will work with you to develop a program to build a healthier your. YMCA Members Only.

Women’s Strength Training
Teaches proper use of the free weights and machines to achieve balance muscle development. Increases metabolism to burn fat.

Zumba
A dynamic, energetic class combining dance with fitness. The music is inspired by international rhythms.

Y Active Older Adults

Assessments
Offered throughout the year.  Nine tests to evaluate balance, agility, flexibility, walking endurance, and strength.  Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers.   See Wellness staff for more info.

Classes and Activities
Stop by the front desk of your local branch to check for availability and scheduled times.

• Older Adult Water Fitness
• Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
• Healthy Back
• Educational Brunches
• Silver Sneakers
• Muscular Strength & Endurance
• Cardio Circuit
• Yoga Stretch

Fitness
A variety of programs designed specifically for the older adult.  Includes cardio-respiratory fitness walking with exercise. Increase strength, flexibility, balance and joint mobility.  See the front desk of your YMCA for current schedule.

Senior Coffee Hour
Come and enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation with your fellow YMCA members.

Silver Sneaker Fitness Program
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball are offered for resistance and a chair is used for seated and /or standing support.