for youth development - Wallingford Family YMCA

EDUCATION & LEADERSHIPEnrichment & Leadership for Middle School (ELMS)Enrichment & Leadership for Middle School (ELMS) is alicensed after school program running from the end ofschool until 6:00PM. Teens are bused to the YMCA/Rotary Teen Center from both middle schools at the closeof school. Daily, students may participate in sportsactivities at Doolittle Park, YMCA fitness classes, andhave full use of the YMCA/Rotary Teen Center. They areprovided with a healthy snack and homework time duringthe afternoon. Community service, science and artprojects highlight this program. The Middle SchoolAfterschool Program will occasionally take field trips forbowling, go-karting and the movies, just to name a few.The children must complete a fundraising activity of theirchoosing in order to help subsidize the cost of this trip.ARTS & HUMANITIESTheater WorkshopsChildren in grades K-5 will work together on all aspectsof a short production: from writing the script to choosingthe costumes and building the set. They will earn aboutauditions and technical theater, as well as find theconfidence to speak in front of a crowd! As the end ofthe session, the group will perform their play for familyand friends.SU1:00-2:15PMMembers: $45Program Members: $65LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTBabysitting TrainingThe 7 hour American Red Cross Babysitter’s Trainingcourse gives participants 11 and over the skills andconfidence to safely and responsibly care for children andinfants. Through hands-on activities, interactive videoand lively discussions, the course teaches young peoplehow to make good decisions and demonstrate ageappropriate behaviors. It also reviews first-aid skillsincluding caring for cuts & scrapes, choking and rescuebreathing. Participants must attend both days.Dates: March 9 & 23Time: 12:30-4:00PMMembers: $75Program Members: $1009

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENTNurturing the potential of every child and teenALL DAY KINDERGARTENThe YMCA All Day Kindergarten occupies four spacious rooms on the 2nd floor ofKinderHouse, located at 16 Wallace Street, Wallingford, CT. An enclosed playground,picnic tables and playscape provide a safe, outdoor area. The Wallingford YMCA wasfirst to venture in operating a full day Kindergarten Program in the WallingfordCommunity and is 15 years young.Academic Program runs from 9:00AM-3:00PM. Extended Day hours meet the needs ofworking parents for both before and after school care, 6:45AM-9:00AM and/or3:00PM-6:00PM.The All Day Kindergarten aims to meet the developmental needs of each child.Scheduling, pacing and rhythm of each activity are consistent with recognized principlesof childhood education. These principles recognize that each child develops at his ownunique rate within the general needs of his or her age group. The All Day Kindergartenprovides creative opportunities and experiences which stimulate a child’s physical, social,intellectual and emotional development.Students benefit from small class size, 1:1 instruction and the presence of twoteachers daily. Handwriting, phonics, math, science, social studies and reading are partour daily lessons.Enrichment programs include Reach for the Stars Reading Program, PAF (PreventingAcademic Failure), Computer Tots computer classes, field trips, swim lessons, art, music,physical education, and free swim.The YMCA believes that activities which involve the parents in their child’s developmentshould be included in Kindergarten. Activities to strengthen the family unit will givefamilies, students and teachers the chance to work, play and learn together.To schedule a visit or for more information, please contact our ADK staffMaggie Maugeri & Nancy Germain at 203-284-5328OPENHOUSESUNDAY JANUARY 271:00-3:00 PMMeet the StaffVisit the KinderHouse& Find out all about ADK!(Snow Date: February 3)10

SWIM, SPORTS & PLAYBIRTHDAY PARTIESTreat your child to a YMCA pool or gym party! Your partywill be hosted by a YMCA Party Planner to ensure yourchild has a party to remember! You bring decorations,paper goods, food & drinks and we take care of the rest.Parties can be held on Saturday or Sunday at 12:00 and2:30PM. All parties must be booked at least 2 weeks inadvance. Parties last for 2 hours unless otherwise noted.There is a $50 non-refundable deposit and a maximum of15 guests for all parties.Make Your Party a Deluxe Party!For just an additional $75, make your party a deluxeparty by letting the YMCA take care of getting your pizzaand cake for you. This is just one way for us to help youmake your party as stress-free as possible.Swim PartiesPool parties are great year round! Children will enjoysplashing around in our teaching pool while beingsupervised by one of our certified lifeguards. They willhave an hour in the party room and an hour in the pool.Pool Parties are for children 5 and up.Members: $115Program Members: $175Lobster PartiesHave your pool party hosted by Lenny the Lobster! Yourchild and guests will have a blast swimming in our lappool with our giant lobster.Gym PartiesThis party is geared around your child’s favorite sports!There are a variety of activities to choose from: T-ball,floor hockey, soccer, basketball, and many more. Let usknow what you are interested in and we will do whateverwe can to make it happen! There is an hour spent in thegym, and an hour in the party room. Gym Parties are forchildren of ALL AGES.Members: $115Program Members: $175Teen House PartiesWhy not have your party in the YMCA/Rotary TeenCenter? Your child will have the full run of what the “TeenHouse” has to offer: Pool, ping pong, even the Wii on ourbig screen TV! Teen House Parties are for children 9 andup.Members: $140Program Members: $200Teen House Swim & Teen House Gym PartiesYou can also have swimming or the gym as part of yourparty at the “Teen House”! You will have an hour in eitherthe pool or the gym, in addition to an hour in the “TeenHouse”.Members: $165Program Members: $225Members: $165Program Members: $225Flick & Float PartiesWatch a movie while swimming and floating in ourteaching pool! You will then have an hour in the partyroom after your movie.Members: $290Program Members: $350-POOL RULES FOR BIRTHDAY PARTIES-Children ages 5-7 MUST maintain a ratio of 1adult in the water for every 3 children.Children ages 8 and older do not haveto have any adults in the water.REMEMBER: There is a 15 child maximum.This is to ensure the safety of your guests.11

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENTNurturing the potential of every child and teenCOMPETITIVE SWIMMING & SPORTSWallingford Dolphins Swim TeamThis coed program was formed to develop the spirit,mind, and body of youth ages 5-18. The team competesin the YMCA Yankee Cluster League. YMCA Swim Teamprovides an opportunity to compete in the Cluster,Regional, and National Levels. Practice consists of strokedevelopment and conditioning. All groups may alsoinclude strength training/dry-land conditioning program.Swim meets are matched with children in their own agegroup from other teams. All children are given theopportunity to compete in the swim meets. Membershipis required for all Dolphin Swim Team participants.The Summer season will begin the end of April and rununtil the end of July. All practice dates, times andlocations will be announced in March.Brand new swimmers looking to join the team mustcontact Head Coach Kait Moss for an evaluation to beappropriately placed in a practice group.USA Competitive SwimmingUSA Swimmers will have at least 1 additional practiceeach week to prepare for USA Competitive Swimmingmeets. Practices will begin in April and be held at theWesleyan pool. Swimmers must have coach’srecommendation and approval to join USA swimming.Contact Head Coach Kait Moss for more informationabout USA swimming and its membership fees.Adaptive DolphinsCompetitive swim team training group for athletes ages 8and up with intellectual disabilities who want to be a partof a competitive swim team but learn new skills at aslower pace. Swimmers in this practice group planning toparticipate in meets must have a parent chaperone forthe duration of the meet to aide at competition. It isencouraged that all Dolphins participate in swim meets.Membership is required for all swim team participants.This practice group is open to athletes based on thefollowing criteria:• The person has been identified by an agency orprofessional as having intellectual disabilities asdetermined by their localities• The person has a cognitive delay, as determined bystandardized measures such as intelligent quota (IQ)testing or other measures that are generally acceptedwithin the professional community as being a reliablemeasurement of the existence of a cognitive delay• The person has a closely related developmentaldisability, meaning having functional limitations in bothgeneral learning (such as IQ) and in adaptive skills (suchas in recreation, work, independent living, self-directionor self care)Members: $150Narwhal ClubThis program is for more mature swimmers trying totransition from lessons to swim team and others whobelieve they are interested in the swim team program.This club is for ages 9-14 with no formal teamexperience. This is a group lesson that stresses thespecifics of swim team competitive stroke technique.JANUARY 8-FEBRUARY 28T/TH3:45-4:45PMMembers: $85Program Members: $100MARCH 5-28T/TH3:45-4:45PMMembers: $40Program Members: $60APRIL 1-12M/T/W/TH3:45-4:45PMMembers: $40Program Members: $6012

Private CoachingPrivate and semi-private coaching sessions givecompetitive swimmers the opportunity to work one onone with a certified coach. These sessions perfectstrokes, turns, starts and finishes for competitiveswimming. Coaches will employ drills to help the swimmerachieve better and legal starts, turns, and strokes.Each package includes six 30 minute sessions with aWDOL coach. Private coaching is a 1:1 student toinstructor ratio. Semi-Private coaching a 2:1 student toinstructor ratio. Semi-Private coaching requires bothindividuals to be approximately the same skill level.Please obtain a Private Coaching Request Form at theWelcome Center. This form needs to be completed andsubmitted to the Head Swim Team Coach to begin theprocess of setting up this program.Private LessonsMembers: $150Program Members: $210Semi-Private LessonsMembers: $85 per swimmerProgram Members: $125 per swimmerWallingford Dolphins Stroke ClinicsSpring clinics begin April 1 and run for 2 weeks. Forthose looking to begin swim clinics, please contact HeadCoach Kait Moss for swimmer evaluation times.WELCOME 2 WDOLThis clinic is designed for any swimmer who is currentlyon Dolphin Squad or looking to join the WDOL swim teamwho has no previous team experience. Swimmers must beable to complete a lap of the pool on their front & backwithout any flotation. This clinic will reinforce freestyleand backstroke drills and kicking, along with properstarts. A swimmer MUST commit to one clinic session andcannot “swap” for missed sessions.DOLPHIN DRILLSThis clinic is designed to review and emphasize drills forall four strokes regularly used by the WallingfordDolphins to improve technique. Swimmers should attendall sessions. A swimmer MUST commit to one clinicsession and cannot “swap” for missed sessions.M/W/FT/TH/F4:30-5:30PM6:15-7:15PMPrerequisites:• Less than 2 consecutive WDOL Fall seasons &Coach’s recommendationMembers: $55Program Members: $70SWIMMING THE SMALL STUFFThis clinic is designed for swimmers who have beenrecommended by the WDOL coaching staff. We willemphasize the small details of competitive swimming thatcan make or break a race. Clinic will work on developingthe technique of highly competitive swimmers in theirunderwater work and turns.T/W/TH/F7:15-8:15PMPrerequisites:• Recommendation from WDOL coachMembers: $75Program Members: $90W/FT/TH5:30-6:15PM5:30-6:15PMPrerequisites:• Less than 2 consecutive WDOL Fall seasonsMembers: $35Program Members: $50WDOL13

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENTNurturing the potential of every child and teenTEEN RECREATIONMiddle School Grade DancesJoin us for our dance! You are invited to a fun-filledevening of dancing, wallyball, and having fun with yourfriends! Come to the YMCA and spend the night dancingto your favorite songs. Drinks and snacks will beavailable for purchase.6TH & 7TH GRADEDates: February 9 & April 6Time: 7:00-9:30PM8TH GRADEDates: January 12 & February 23Time: 7:00-9:30PMMembers: $1Program Members: $5Teen House Open HouseEvery Tuesday night play the Wii, master ping pong, orstart up a game of pool with your friends. The TeenCenter is open and waiting for you!T6:30-8:30PMTEEN SWIM PROGRAMSPorpoise ClubWant to share your love of the water with others?Continue fine-tuning your skills while also learning howto teach them to others. This club will have a weeklymeeting to practice water skills and lesson planning, aswell as required assistant teaching time. You will learnstrategies and “tricks of the trade” and then be given thechance to implement them with younger swimmers. Thisclub is ideal for swimmers ages 11 and over who arealready in Fish & Flying Fish class or on the swim teamand want to start learning how to teach swimming. Youwill need a recommendation from either the Head Coachor your current instructor to join this club. The skills youteach may someday save a life!YOUTH DANCE PROGRAMSLet Miss Kara introduce your children to the world ofdance. Miss Kara has over 18 years of dance experience,including being a member of the Quinnipiac UniversityDance Team. Under Miss Kara’s guidance, your childrenwill learn new and exciting steps and routines whiledeveloping coordination and skills.Ballet I(ages 3-5)Here your child will learn classical ballet. The classcombines rhythm, timing, coordination, and style.SA9:00-9:40AMMembers: $45Program Members: $65Ballet II(ages 4-6)For the dancer who is ready for a little more of achallenge. Class works on rhythm, timing, coordination,and style.SA9:45-10:25AMMembers: $45Program Members: $65Tap(ages 4-6)With this class, your child will learn the moves that willkeep them tapping for a long, long time.SA10:30-11:10AMMembers: $45Program Members: $65M3:00-4:00PM with additional teaching timeMembers: $65Program Members: $105Teen Beginner Lessons(ages 11-15)Don’t now how to swim? Feel like you are too old foryouth lessons but too young to swim with the adults?This class will help you overcome your fears & anxietyand prepare you to join out regular swim lessons withage-appropriate swimmers.M 5:30-6:00PM Lap PoolMembers: $45Program Members: $8514

YOUTH RECREATION5th Grade Saturday Night ClubYou are invited to a fun-filled evening of dancing,swimming, wallyball and having fun! Come to the YMCAand spend the night with your friends. Drinks and snackswill be available for purchase.Dates: TBA at your school!Time: 7:00-9:00PMMembers: $1Program Members: $5Kid’s Night OutParents, need a chance to have some relaxing time toyourselves? Kid’s Night Out is the perfect opportunity foryou to have a night out while your children have a blasthere at the YMCA. Designed for grades K-5, each nightwill feature jam packed fun! Kids will enjoy pizza and amovie, swimming, gym games, Wii competitions, and acraft with our trained YMCA staff. Registration isrequired and space is limited. Family discounts areavailable.Dates: January 18, February 8, March 8, April 12Time: 6:30-9:00PMMembers: $25Program Members: $35YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMSAll classes for children ages 2-5 are 30 minutes ofinstruction and 10 minutes of free play with parents.Munchkin Basketball(ages 3-5)This class is designed to teach the basics of basketballwith emphasis put on dribbling, passing and shooting.Basic rules of the game will be introduced and teamworkwill be developed.F9:15-9:55AMMembers: $40Program Members: $60Munchkin Soccer(ages 3-5)This class is designed to teach the basics of soccer withthe emphasis put on dribbling, passing and shooting. Ballcontrol and teamwork will also be taught.TW1:00-1:40PM9:15-9:55AMMembers: $40Program Members: $60Munchkin Triple Play(ages 3-5)This program is designed to give your preschooler thebasic skills of soccer, basketball, and baseball. They willspend 2 weeks on each sport with emphasis on skilldevelopment, improving coordination and fun.MS9:15-9:55AM9:00-9:40AMMembers: $40Program Members: $6015

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENTNurturing the potential of every child and teenYouth Basketball(ages 5-9)This program is designed to build basic basketball skillsand develop a sense of teamwork and game awareness.New skills will be introduced weekly as the players buildup to game playing situations.M ages 5-7 4:45-5:30PMM ages 7-9 5:30-6:15PMTH ages 5-7 5:30-6:15PMSA ages 5-7 10:00-10:45AMSA ages 7-9 11:00-11:45AMMembers: $45Program Members: $65Youth Racquetball(ages 7+)This class is an introduction to the basic skills ofracquetball in a non-competitive environment.Participants will learn how to serve, volley and strike theball correctly, as well as the basic rules of the game.Players need to bring their own racket.T5:45-6:30PMMembers: $45Program Members: $65Youth Soccer(ages 5-9)Players will be taught the basics of soccer; fromdribbling, passing & shooting to the rules of the game.Development teamwork and skills will be emphasized.T4:45-5:30PMMembers: $45Program Members: $65Private Sports InstructionIf you would like a 1 on 1 learning environment for yourchild or have a group of children who all want to takeclass together at a specific time, please contact EricSkinner, Youth & Family Director, at 203-269-4497 x43to schedule your class. All sports are offered. Subject tostaff and space availability. Call today!YOUTH SWIM LESSONSS.K.I.P.(ages 6-36 months)These parent/child swimming lessons promote waterenrichment and aquatic readiness activities. The childlearns how to kick, scoop, back float, blow bubbles, andget their face wet; while the parent learns how to teachthe child to be safe in the water. All children who are notpotty trained MUST wear a swim diaper and a bathingsuit or plastic pants. To receive the YMCA member rate,at least 1 participant (parent or child) must be a currentYMCA member.F 9:00-9:30AM Teaching PoolSA 9:00-9:30AM Teaching PoolSU 9:00-9:30AM Teaching PoolMembers: $50Program Members: $90Pike(ages 3-5)This is the first level of the preschool swim lessons.Children use floatation and need to be comfortablewithout mom or dad in the pool. Primary skills taughtinclude breathing, floating, kicking and paddling, as wellas self confidence and safety.Once a Week LessonsM 9:30-10:00AM Teaching PoolT 3:00-3:30PM Teaching PoolT 6:00-6:30PM Teaching PoolW 4:00-4:30PM Teaching PoolTH 4:00-4:30PM Teaching PoolTH 5:30-6:00PM Teaching PoolTH 6:00-6:30PM Teaching PoolF 9:30-10:00AM Teaching PoolF 3:30-4:00PM Teaching PoolSA 9:30-10:00AM Teaching PoolSA 11:00-11:30AM Teaching PoolSU 9:30-10:00AM Teaching PoolMembers: $50Program Members: $90Twice a Week LessonsT/TH 9:30-10:00AM Teaching PoolMembers: $95Program Members: $16016

Eel(ages 3-5)Children must be able to swim horizontally 10-15 yardswith a noodle or up to 2 bubbles and be comfortableputting their face in the water. They should be confidentfloating on their back, with their ears submerged in thewater, without the help of an instructor. They also needto be comfortable in deep water with floatation.Once a Week LessonsM 4:00-4:30PM Teaching PoolT 3:30-4:00PM Teaching PoolT 6:30-7:00PM Teaching PoolW 3:30-4:00PM Teaching PoolW 7:00-7:30PM Teaching PoolTH 3:30-4:00PM Teaching PoolTH 6:30-7:00PM Teaching PoolF 10:00-10:30AM Teaching PoolF 3:00-3:30PM Teaching PoolSA 10:00-10:30AM Teaching PoolSA 11:30AM-12:00PM Teaching PoolSU 10:00-10:30AM Teaching PoolMembers: $50Program Members: $90Twice a Week LessonsM/W 11:00-11:30AM Teaching PoolT/TH 10:00-10:30AM Teaching PoolMembers: $95Program Members: $160Ray(ages 3-5)Children must be confident swimming 10-15 yards ontheir front and back, without floatation or assistancefrom an instructor. They need to be able to submergewhile blowing bubbles and be comfortable while beingindependent in deep water.T 4:00-4:30PM Teaching PoolW 6:30-7:00PM Teaching PoolTH 3:00-3:30PM Teaching PoolF 10:30-11:00AM Teaching PoolF 4:00-4:30PM Teaching PoolSA 10:30-11:00AM Teaching PoolMembers: $50Program Members: $90Twice a Week LessonsM/W 10:30-11:00AM Teaching PoolT/TH 10:30-11:00AM Teaching PoolMembers: $95Program Members: $160Starfish(ages 3-5)Children must be able to swim 25 yards withoutfloatation on their front and 25 yards without floatationon their back. They must also know the basics of frontcrawl, back crawl, breaststroke and elementarybackstroke.T 5:30-6:00PM Teaching PoolW 7:30-8:00PM Teaching PoolSU 12:00-12:30PM Lap PoolMembers: $50Program Members: $90Twice a Week LessonsM/W 10:00-10:30AM Lap PoolT/TH 9:00-9:30AM Lap PoolMembers: $95Program Members: $16017

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENTNurturing the potential of every child and teenPolliwog(ages 6+)This is for children who are still dependant on the use offloatation or are afraid of the water. Beginner skills suchas breathing, kicking, floating, paddling and elementarybackstroke are taught.M 4:30-5:00PM Teaching PoolT 4:30-5:00PM Teaching PoolT 7:00-7:30PM Teaching PoolW 5:00-5:30PM Teaching PoolTH 5:00-5:30PM Teaching PoolTH 7:00-7:30PM Teaching PoolF 4:30-5:00PM Teaching PoolSA 10:00-10:30AM Lap PoolMembers: $50Program Members: $90Guppy(ages 6+)Children must be swimming 25 yards without floatation orassistance on the front and 15 yards without floatation orassistance on their backs. Children learn front crawl, backcrawl and breaststroke, as well as improve strength andendurance.M 5:00-5:30PM Teaching PoolT 5:00-5:30PM Teaching PoolT 7:30-8:00PM Teaching PoolW 4:30-5:00PM Teaching PoolTH 4:30-5:00PM Teaching PoolTH 7:30-8:00PM Teaching PoolF 5:00-5:30PM Teaching PoolSA 9:30-10:00AM Lap PoolFish & Flying Fish(ages 6+)Children must be able to complete a 100 yard enduranceswim, 50 yards of front crawl and back crawl, and 25yards of breaststroke, butterfly and sidestroke. Childrenwill learn the basics of competitive swimming and basicwater rescues, as well as increase endurance.SA 11:15AM-12:00PM Lap PoolSU 11:15AM-12:00PM Lap PoolMembers: $65Program Members: $105Private & Semi-Private Swim LessonsThis program is offered to those 3 years of age andolder. Lessons are 30 minutes long. Lessons must bepurchased in blocks of six. Private lessons are a 1:1student to instructor ratio. Semi-Private lessons are a2:1 student to instructor ratio. Semi-Private lessonsrequire both individuals to be approximately the sameskill level. Please obtain a Private Lesson Request Form atthe Welcome Center. This form needs to be completedand submitted to the Aquatics Director to begin theprocess of setting up this program.Private LessonsMembers: $150Program Members: $210Semi-Private LessonsMembers: $85 per swimmerProgram Members: $125 per swimmerMembers: $50Program Members: $90Minnow(ages 6+)Children must be able to swim 25 yards of both front andback crawl and be able to swim an endurance test of atleast 50 yards. Children will improve upon their frontcrawl, back crawl and breaststroke techniques, as well aslearn the basics of butterfly, sidestroke and diving.SA 10:30-11:15AM Lap PoolSA 12:00-12:45PM Lap PoolSU 10:30-11:15AM Lap PoolMembers: $65Program Members: $10518

CAMPDAY CAMPSCamp Ulbrich 2013Camp Ulbrich is coming! Camp Ulbrich is coming! It isnever too early to start thinking about your summercamp needs and if you want your child to have & safesummer to remember, look no further than Camp Ulbrich.Whether your camper is a Rascal (Pre-K-K) or anAdventurTeen (grades 6-9), an All-Star (grades 1-5) or aC.I.T. (grade 10), Camp Ulbrich has something foreveryone. Camp begins July 1. Watch out for our campbrochure in January - Early Bird Registration for ReturningCampers begins February 1. For more informationabout Camp Ulbrich, please contact Eric Skinner ateskinner@wallingfordymca.org.Camp Ulbrich Y-CationYou don't have to wait for summer to have summer campfun. Camp Ulbrich Y-Cation Days are a great way for yourchild to have a fun and safe experience when school isnot in session. Kids in grades K-8, will participate inswimming, arts & crafts, group games, and so muchmore. Summer is months away, but you don't have to waitfor camp. Sign up for Camp Ulbrich Y-Cation Days today!Dates: January 2 & 21, February 15 & 18, April 15-19Time: 7:00AM-6:00PMMembers: $45Program Members: $6519

FOR HEALTHY LIVINGImproving the nation’s health and well-beingFAMILY TIMEFlick & FloatYou and your family, floating aimlessly in our TeachingPool, watching a hit movie… who could ask for a better(and cheaper!) way to spend time with your family?Dates: January 11, February 1, March 1, April 5Time: Movie starts at 7:00PMMembers: FREEProgram Members: $10/familyParent & Child Open GymWhen it’s cold outside, come inside and play in our gym!We supply the balls, hoops cones, mats & more - you justcome, run around and have fun with other children. Agreat way to spend time with your child!M/W/F1:00-1:40PMMembers: FREEProgram Members: $5/visitEASTEREGG-STRAVAGANZA1:00-3:00PMMARCH 30Easter TreatsPictures with the Easter BunnySpring Art ProjectEaster Games in the Gym20

FOR HEALTHY LIVINGHEALTH, WELL-BEING & FITNESSGROUP CLASSESThe Wallingford Family YMCA offers more than 70Fitness and Cycling Classes per week, including 10 classesper week just for Active Older Adults. Fitness classes areincluded with a YMCA membership, but if you’d like to tryour classes before becoming a member, we invite you topurchase a Group Fitness Punch Card ($90 for 20 classesor $49 for 10). This card can be used for Fitness orAquatics classes. Schedules can be found online and at thefacility.Fitness ClassesLooking for a specific type of workout? Follow our guideto find the class that’s right for youø - Flexibility ♥ - Cardio ≡ - Strength Training20/20 ♥ ≡ ESThis class incorporates 20 minutes of intense cardio with20 minutes of resistance training to sculpt and definethose muscles. Appropriate for all fitness levels.20/20/20 ♥ ≡ WS20 minutes of step, cardio aerobics and sculpting. A greatbalanced cardio and strength workout.3-2-1 Sculpt! ≡ ESHit all your trouble spots in one class! 20 minutes totarget your lower body, 20 minutes for your upper bodyand 20 minutes to sculpt your abdominals! Come for thefull hour, or for just for the parts you need most.Ab Solution ≡ES45 minutes of hard-hitting abdominal work. Get on thefast track to a six-pack!Barbell Intervals ♥ ≡ESBarbell Pump with a twist! Get your heart pounding withcardio blasts mixed in with hardcore strength sets.Barbell Pump ♥ ≡ESThis terrific class provides a whole body workout,accommodating any strength or fitness level. Eachparticipant has their own adjustable barbell set andselects the appropriate resistance.Cardio/Strength Blast ♥ ≡ESA mix of heart-pumping cardio (kickboxing, hi-low, step &boot camp) combined with strength utilizing balls,weights and bands - something different every class!Extreme Kickboxing ♥ ≡ESKickboxing drills and circuits are performed in thisdynamic class that also partners you up for sparring.Ideal for intermediate to advanced exercisers.Guts & Butts ≡ESHit your body where you need it most! Tone and slimyour midsection, hips and legs in this targeted strengthclass. Guaranteed to have you coming back for more!Guts & Guns ≡ESAn awesome complement to the popular Guts & Butts,Guts & Guns targets your midsection and upper body.Hip Hop ♥ESLearn the hottest dance moves! Taught in a progressivestyle, master one dance move before adding the next.Easy to learn & fun!Low Impact Cardio Fit ♥ESKeep your heart pumping and the calories burning with45 minutes of non-stop action! Weights, resistancebands and core work may be incorporated.Low Impact Mix-Up ♥ESGet your low-impact cardio workout with a fun twist! It’sa different class each week, with two instructors offeringa variety of workout styles.Personal Training 101 ♥ ≡WSLearn the skills, drills and techniques used by trainers toimprove all aspects of physical fitnessPilates ø ≡ESA total body mat workout with emphasis on the coremuscles (abdominals and low back). Increase your corestrength and body awareness and improve your posture!All fitness levels welcome.Pilates Core Fusion ø ♥WSA Pilates-infused transformational fitness experienceallows you to work from the inside out and consistentlydelivers results. It fuses the disciplines of coreconditioning and Pilates to produce long, lean muscle, aflexible, youthful body and a sense of peace & relaxation.Power Strength ♥ ≡ESWhole body strength & conditioning class, combiningbarbells, dumbbells and floor work to challenge the entirebody. Great for all levels of fitness.21

FOR HEALTHY LIVINGImproving the nation’s health and well-beingShotokan Karate ♥ ≡ øTraditional Japanese Karate with foci on balance,coordination, endurance and strength.Step Classes ♥ ≡ES/WSWe offer a level just right for you. Choose from beginneror intermediate levels.Step Interval ♥ ≡ESStep up for a high calorie burning workout! Utilizing avariety of strength training equipment, we willincorporate short yet intense intervals of muscle buildingexercises. Cardio portion will be executed on the step.Stronger Longer ♥ ≡ øESA class designed to help older adults improve theirmuscular strength, cardiovascular strength and flexibility.Good for beginners.Total Body Conditioning ø ♥ ≡WSMuscular strength, endurance, coordination, flexibility…One class, one goal: a balanced approach to fitness.Tread ♥WSImprove balance, agility and endurance through intervaltraining on the treadmill. This class will warm you up withlight jogging and have you power walking at variousspeeds and inclines with added intervals of sprints,running drills and climbs.TurboKick ♥WSA combo of kicking and punching techniques designed toimprove cardio fitness!Krav MagaEASY TO LEARN – REALISTIC -- PRACTICALKrav Maga is one of the best self-defense systemsavailable today. This class provides a great cardioworkout while you learn to defend yourself from potentialattacks and situations using natural and instinctiveresponses. Participants train with as much realism aspossible and still maintain a high level of safety.No previous experience is necessary, open to males andfemales 15 years old and up. You will get a workout inthis program. Flexible punch cards allow students togenerate their own schedule and come as often as theyare able. Mandatory equipment purchase of $55 includesgrappling gloves and forearm guards for student safety.M/W 6:30-8:00PM East SideSA 9:45-11:15AM East Side1 Class: $205 Classes: $6510 Classes: $10520 Classes: $180ESLes Mills International ClassesBODYPUMP ♥ ≡WSThe original barbell class,will sculpt, tone andstrengthen your entirebody, fast! Great bodiesaren't born, they aretransformed, using the proven BODYPUMP formula:THE REP EFFECT a breakthrough in resistance workouttraining. Focusing on low weight loads and highrepetition movements, you'll burn fat, gain strength andquickly produce lean body muscle conditioning.BODYPUMP is one of the world's fastest ways to get inshape as it challenges all of your major muscle groupswhile you squat, press, lift and curl.The cutting-edge BODYPUMP choreography, andchart-topping music is refreshed every three months, sowith your choice of weight and highly-trained instructorsyou can get the group effect and the results you've beenlooking for!BODYCOMBAT ♥ ≡WSThis is the empoweringcardio workout where youare totally unleashed. Thisfiercely energetic programis inspired by martial artsand draws from a wide array of disciplines such askarate, boxing, taekwondo, tai chi and muay thai.Supported by driving music and powerful role modelinstructors, you strike, punch, kick and kata your waythrough calories to superior cardio fitness. Like all theLES MILLS programs, a new BODYCOMBAT class isproduced every three months with new music andchoreography.SilverSneakers®Looking for a terrific fitness program designedspecifically for older adults? Want to build and maintainmuscle tone, bone density, mobility, range of movement,cardiovascular fitness and functional strength? Theaward-winning SilverSneakers Fitness Program is thenation’s leading exercise program designed exclusivelyfor older adults. SilverSneakers Muscular Strength classesare offered 4 times a week.Get fit …have fun …make friends!Spinning® Indoor CyclingCome check out our Spinning Indoor Cycling Bikes! Weoffer classes from early morning through evening, sevendays a week at both of our branches.Spinning Indoor Cycling provides a terrific cardioworkout, which offers countless health benefits,including: weight loss, increased energy levels, strongerheart & lungs, decreased risk for heart disease, increasedbone density, better sleep and improved cholesterol &triglyceride levels. Sign-ups for Cycling classes start 24hours prior to the class.22

FOR HEALTHY LIVINGImproving the nation’s health and well-beingYogaTry one of our many Yoga class and work on yourflexibility & relaxation techniques.Flowga øWSA gentle rhythmic flow yoga class designed to coax thetension and stress out of your muscles and mind, set to aplaylist designed to nurture your inner cool vibe!Forrest Yoga øWSPays special attention to abdominal work and breathing.Vigorous sequences of poses are intended to build heatin order to sweat out toxins and release emotions storedin the body.Gentle Yoga Tune Up ø ♥WSA conscious conditioning program designed to improveflexibility, relieve muscle tension and build strength.Techniques used vary from classical yoga poses,calisthenics, therapeutic exercises and massagetechniques using YTU balls.Vinyasa Yoga øWSA flowing, fluid style of yoga linked from one pose to thenext.Yoga øESThis class begins with self awareness centering by meansof breath work and/or visualization to begin therelaxation process. The class progresses with gentlestretching to warm up the muscles before moving on tomore challenging positions.Yoga Core Fusion ø ≡WSCore fitness techniques within a yoga practice - benefitsincludes strength, flexibility & balance.HEALTHY LIFESTYLESCPR TrainingOur American Red Cross CPR Classes will be taught bycertified instructors here at the YMCA. In order to receivecertification card, participant must be able to pass boththe written and the hands-on test with 80% or better.Great for coaches, parents, scouts and youth leaders.Class sizes are limited. Pre-registration is required.Re-certifications classes are also available. These classesare offered throughout the year.Members: $75Program Members: $100Lifeguard TrainingThis is an American Red Cress program. Participants mustbe 15 years and older to take this course. CPR/AED, FirstAid and Oxygen are included in this package. Participantsmust attend all classes as scheduled and pass both thewritten & physical exams with a score of 80% or higherto receive certification. Swimmers must complete a 300yd swim, 2 minutes of treading water with legs only and atimed event on the first night of class or they will not beable to continue. Course will be offered during Aprilschool vacation with exact dates and times TBA. Pleasecall the Aquatics Director for more information at 203-269-4497 x20.Full Course (includes manual)Members: $295Program Members: $315Full Course (participant responsible for manual)Members: $265Program Members: $285Zumba® ClassesZumba ♥ES/WSThe newest, freshest addition to the world of cardio!Zumba incorporates Latin and International dance stylesto get your heart racing! So much fun, you’ll forgetyou’re exercising!Zumba Toning ♥WSZumba Toning is an innovative muscle training programwith the addition of light weight toning sticks. Thischallenging workout help in building coordination andmuscle endurance. Now that you’ve worked on your lowerbody rhythm, it’s time to perfect the upper body!23

FOR HEALTHY LIVINGImproving the nation’s health and well-beingPERSONAL FITNESSCross Train IntenseA whole new way to get results at the Wallingford YMCA!Cross Train Intense is a current, rigorous, results-basedgroup personal training that gives equal attention tostrength, cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance,agility, speed, explosiveness and flexibility to achieveMAXIMUM ATHLETIC POTENTIAL. Train with exciting newequipment, including pull up/dip bars, plyometric boxes,power harnesses, break-away harnesses, agility ladders,hurdles, speed shoots & TRX suspension trainers. Classesare limited in size, with 2 instructors. Ideal forpersonalized attention while building camaraderie in agroup setting.M 6:00-6:45PM East SideF 5:30-6:30PM East SideMembers: FREEGet Me StartedWe’ve put together a two day one-on-one program at aterrific value to help you get started on your path toreaching your fitness goals! This two day one-on-onetraining will meet two fitness goals:1. On Day One of the program, your trainer will assessyour current fitness levels for cardiovascular fitness,muscular endurance, core strength, and flexibility.2. On Day Two, you will receive a comprehensive fitnessreport and, together with your personal trainer, builda fitness program which best builds on your fitnessstrengths and addresses your relative weaknesses.No more generic, carbon copy exercise routines for you!Personal TrainingThe best way to get started and to reach your individualfitness goals is to work with one of our knowledgeablepersonal trainers. They will help you assess your currentfitness level, set and achieve your individual goals andmove through fitness plateaus and stuck points. Invest inyour fitness! Whether you’re new to fitness or you’reexperienced and are looking for a challenge, our personaltrainers will design training programs just for you, andwill work with you one-on-one to maximize results.30 MINUTE EXPRESS TRAINING5 SessionsCost: $13510 SessionsCost: $22520 SessionsCost: $39560 MINUTE TRAINING5 SessionsCost: $22510 SessionsCost: $39520 SessionsCost: $750Cost: $8924

WATER ACTIVITIESAdult Swim LessonsAlways wanted to learn to swim but were too afraid?Want to learn or improve your strokes? Adult SwimLessons are for you!BeginnerM 7:00-7:45PM Lap PoolIntermediateM 7:45-8:30PM Lap PoolAdvancedM 8:30-9:15PM Lap PoolMembers: $65Program Members: $105Water Aerobics“Not Your Grandmother’s Water Aerobics Class!!” Highenergy water aerobics classes designed to improvecardiovascular fitness, burn fat, increase strength andendurance, improve flexibility, range of motion andbalance. Classes features include use of resistancetraining tools, such as water buoys, noodles andresistance tubing. There are shallow and deep waterworkouts and fun Friday water volleyball. These classesare meant to complement your fitness workouts at theWallingford Family YMCA. No swimming experiencenecessary. This class runs year round!M/W/F 10:30-11:30AMMembers: FREEProgram Members: $84Lap PoolAdvanced BeginnerM 6:30-7:00PM Lap PoolMembers: $50Program Members: $90Aqua ComboUses a variety of group work and stations to create aworkout as intense as you want. No swimming experiencenecessary. This class runs year round!M/W 5:30-6:30 PM Teaching PoolMembers: FREEProgram Members: $84SilverSplash®Activate your aqua exercise urge for variety! SilverSplashoffers LOTS of fun and shallow water moves to improveagility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. Noswimming ability is required, and a special SilverSneakerkickboard is used to develop strength, balance andcoordination. No swimming experience necessary. Thisclass runs year round!T/TH 10:30-11:30AM Lap PoolMembers: FREEProgram Members: $8425

FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYGiving back and providing support to our neighbors“I went to theCancer Centerfor treatment,I came toLIVESTRONGat the YMCAto heal.”LIVESTRONG at the YMCAThe YMCA and LIVESTRONG have joined together tocreate LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a physical activity &well-being program designed to help adult cancersurvivors achieve their holistic health goals. The research-based program offers people affected by cancer a safe,supportive environment to participate in physical andsocial activities focused on strengthening the wholeperson. This 12-week small group exercise program isoffered FREE. Future sessions will take place in theevenings as well as in the morning.For more information about the program, please contactSally Darrow at 203-269-4497 x24.To be a part of this program, please contact IntakeCoordinator Debbie Chappell at 203-269-4497 x12.WINTER SESSIONDates: January 8-March 28Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:45-7:00PMSPRING SESSIONDates: April 1-June 21Time: Mondays & Wednesdays 10:45AM-12:00PMLIVESTRONG GraduatesThis new class is open to all LIVESTRONG at the YMCAgraduates. Participants will have continued support fromspecially trained LIVESTRONG trainers, as well as fromfellow graduates. This program is fitness-focused, socome dressed to exercise!26

FISHBEIN/YMCACOMMUNITY DAYROADRACEA heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this event possibleOUR SPONSORS & VENDORSComcast · Record-JournalTD Bank · Rotary Club of Wallingford · Tee-it-Up · Citizen’s BankCovanta Energy · The Sisters’ Project · Toyota of Wallingford · Sonic of CTHunter’s Ambulance · Michael Gaudio, DMD · 2 Guys 1 Grill · Wallingford Police DepartmentWallingford Electric Division · Wallingford Public Works · Coca-Cola · Fran’s Bakery · Stop & Shop · ShopriteBig Y · Bruegger’s Bagels · Empire Construction · Skinny Water · Life Fitness · State Farm-Tatia WinecoffPerricone MD · Valenti Chevrolet · All Waste · Baran’s Kenpo Karate · Spirit CheerleadingRay Ross Photography · Platt Timing Services · John Rozz & Sound Spectrum EntertainmentLyman Hall VOAG · Curious Creatures · Danny Magic · Mr. D’s · Time Out Massage & RX MassageConnecticut Ice Cream · Danny’s Hot Dogs · Frank’s Mobile Kitchen · SubwayOUR VOLUNTEERSAimee Heinrich · Alex Casella · Alexis Tonelli · Amara Larson · Barb McKinney · Bill Rogers · Candy TopkinsChristine & Time Lakowski · Colleen Reilly · Colleen Villano · Darcy Fazio · David Darrow · Deanna SharnickDenise Bowen · Dina Vernon · Emily Walter · Fee Adams · Frank Pilecki · Gil Shoshani · James DonahueJen Jacek · Jill Doody · Jim Darrow · Joe Franke · Joel Cohen · John & Elaine Doherty · John Drescher · John MansolfJoyce & Jen Fretts · Justyn Bowen · Karen Blakeslee · Katie Fiorillo · Kathie Smith · Kathy MayKathy Sprouse · Katie Darrow · Kelly Dunnigan · Kevin Sheehy · Linda Siegler · Lisa Casper · Luis MartinezMaggie Maugeri · Mary Lynn Nieves · Maura Graham-Vecellio · Michele Palazolo · Michelle RussoMike Cristaldi · Mike Melkonian · Nathan Pretti · Nellie Bevins · Patrick Tuxbury · Rachel BedardScott Abrams · Sheryl Bedard · Sotonye Otunba-Payne · Taylor Clinton · Taylor GrahamTom Awdziewicz · Tom Granucci · Tom Rich · Tricia Coppola-Passariello · Trish StennerJunior Sea Cadets · Boy Scout Troop 5 · Wallingford Dolphins Swim Team · Cub Scouts Pack 36 · Holy TrinityROAD RACE COMMITTEEMark Graham · Roz GallagherJan Graham · Sally Darrow · Robert Newton · Marty & Christine Mansfield · Daisy Serra · Matt SandtCassandra Allen · Eric Skinner · Bob Najarian · Cliff Overstrum · Eileen Farmer · Chris Kingston27

FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYGiving back and providing support to our neighborsSOCIAL SERVICESCHILD WELFAREUpward BoundUpward Bound is a free program offered by theWallingford Family YMCA designed to help students ingrades six through eight grow and develop in a positiveenvironment with positive role models. It incorporatesthe Y philosophy of developing the spirit, mind, and body.Youth are challenged to reach past their limitations withdecision-making opportunities, recreational activities,and positive self-expression. In doing so, our hope is thatthese youth will grow and learn about themselves in amultitude of aspects in their lives. In growing tounderstand themselves more completely, they will bebetter equipped when faced with everyday challenges.Upward Bound is supported by the United Way ofMeriden/Wallingford and the Liberty Bank Foundation.Contact Eric Skinner at 203-269-4497 x43 for moreinformation.COMMUNITY HEALTHFit-to-GoIn response to the growing youth health crisis, theWallingford Family YMCA is proud to offer the Fit-to-Goprogram. In this program, middle-school youth will learnabout healthy living and nutrition, develop a focused andrealistic workout program that they can stick with, havetons of fun doing healthy activities, make new friendsand feel better about themselves. Parents are invited tojoin us for monthly healthy meals, where healthylifestyle tips are offered by a health professional. Fit-to-Go is supported by the United Way of Meriden/Wallingford, the Bank of America Foundation, and the CTDepartment of Public Health. Contact Mark Graham at203-269-4497 x24 for more information.Be Water Safe WeekSemana de Seguridad en el AguaThis program is designed to teach children basic watersafety skills such as kicking, arm strokes, putting face inthe water and floating. It combines swimming and watersafety skills for children ages 3 years through 8 years ofage. Registration will begin April 1. Pre-registration isrequired. Space is limited.Dates: April 15-19Community Participants: $10VOLUNTEERISM & GIVINGVOLUNTEERSVolunteers are the heart and soul of any YMCA. The timeand talent contributed by the men and women whovolunteer at the Wallingford Family YMCA enable us tomeet the needs of the many people we serve. Play andmentor kids! Help raise funds during our CommunitySupport Campaign. Dive into helping needy families andelders. Work with seniors on improving health and peaceof mind. Help guide runners during our Fishbein RoadRace. We welcome anyone who wants to help withhelping people. We've got something for everyoneinterested in volunteering. We may have specific needs atany time, but we are always happy to speak with youabout volunteering ideas. We are so grateful for thework of students, graduate students, seniors, stay-athomemoms, people in transition as well as professionalsin any field. Stop by the Welcome Center to pick up anapplication today or contact Debbie Chappell.FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEThe Wallingford Family YMCA is proud of our heritageand commitment to make its character-building,family-enriching programs available to everyone in ourcommunity. Annually, we receive support from hundredsof members, community leaders and businesses includingthe United Way of Meriden/Wallingford who believe inour purpose. They contribute generously to ourCommunity Support Campaign, Road Race, and variousprograms investing in your families. These funds aredistributed on a sliding scale to families with adocumented need in our community. Subject to availableYMCA resources, our goal is to never turn anyone awaybecause of an inability to pay. For more informationcontact Chris Kingston at 203-269-4497 x13.Applications can be found at www.wallingfordymca.org oryou can pick one up at the YMCA Welcome Center.28

2013 COMMUNITYSUPPORT CAMPAIGNGoal: $130,000TOGETHERWE CANBRING YMCA PROGRAMSTO THE COMMUNITYWe are more than just “Gym & Swim”In 2012, the Wallingford Family YMCA provided over$180,000 in subsidized programs and services to over380 individuals and families of the Greater WallingfordCommunity. “Never turning anyone away with theinability to pay” is our mission and our mainoperating principal. Without your generous supportof the YMCA this would not be possible.With today’s challenges of youth and adult obesity,diabetes, mental health and a struggling economy, theWallingford YMCA has once again provided programsand services to make a difference. These programsare delivered by the YMCA at NO cost, avoidingany obstacles of financial constraints:YOUTH DEVELOPMENTFIT TO GO Middle School nutrition &physical fitness programUpward Bound Middle School at-risk youthserved in an afterschool setting, focusing onsocial skills, academics and physical activityHEALTHY LIVINGLIVESTRONG at the YMCA Health and Wellnessprograms for adults affected by cancerSOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYMembership For All Financial assistance offered toencourage healthy lifestyles, bring families togetherand foster connections with othersHow you can HELP?Donate Contribute in whatever way you can financiallyto help the YMCA, help the community!Volunteer Join YMCA Board members, members, staffand community supporters rally donors from the GreaterWallingford Community to help with the campaign!Advocate Talk to YMCA members, friends, family,co-workers, neighbors about the good work of theYMCA, getting the word out about the increasedneed and demand for services.ADVOCACYGRASSROOTS/COMMUNITY ORGANIZINGActivate WallingfordThrough Pioneering Healthier Communities, the YMCAserves as “convenors,” bringing together high-levelrepresentatives from the government, non-profit, andprivate sectors to drive meaningful change in each oftheir communities. PHC focuses on collaborativeengagement with community leaders, how environmentsinfluence health and well-being, and the role that publicpolicy plays in sustaining change. Our mission is toactivate & promote healthy living to improve the overallquality of life for Wallingford. Activate Wallingfordstrives to enhance the importance of a healthy lifestyle,build relationships within communities by focusing on theleading health issues facing this country, strengtheningthe capacity for coalition building in communities,attracting a new set of volunteers to the effort to build ahealthy community and increase the community's abilityto promote policy and environmental changes thatencourage and support healthy living. This is NOT aninitiative to build new programs and services for thecommunity. However, programs and funding can resonatefrom this initiative. The goal is to change our existing"epidemic" through public policy, which will result inenvironmental change!Visit us at www.activatewallingford.org!29

POLICIES & REGULATIONSPOLICIESEAST SIDE FACILITY USE POLICIESChildren over the age of 12 may use the YMCA without aparent/guardian.Children 8-11 years old must have a parent/ guardian inthe YMCA building.Children 7 and under must have a parent/guardian in theprogram area.EAST SIDE HEALTH & WELLNESS POLICIESChildren 11-12 years old may use the cardio equipmentonly with the supervision of a parent/guardian.Children 13-14 years old may use the Nautilusequipment.Members over the age of 14 may use the free weightequipment.MEMBERSHIP POLICIESEveryone entering building must stop at Welcome Center.Members must scan cards. Visitors, guests, andcommunity participants must check in and sign visitor'slog and liability waiver.Reservations for racquetball courts & cycling classes maybe made in advance at the Welcome Center in person orby phone.The Wallingford YMCA reserves the right to take picturesand video of its participants for brochures, publications,our website and other marketing purposes. If you wouldprefer not to be photographed, please stop by theWelcome Center and let us know in writing.Membership Temporary Freeze - Memberships can be onhold for a maximum of 3 months per year for illness orinjury with appropriate documentation. Please see theWelcome Center for a change form.Membership Terminations – Members who wish toterminate their membership much complete themembership termination form 30 days prior to the nextdraft date.Membership Changes - If you need to make changes toyour membership, simply stop by the Welcome Center tofill out a membership change form.Sex Offender Policy - Sex offenders are not welcome atthe YMCA. Our new computer software scans ourdatabase and compares it to the registry on a regularbasis.CLASS CANCELLATION POLICYAll programs have a set minimum number of participantsneeded for the program to run. The minimum for all youthclasses is 3 participants. The minimum for Red CrossCourses is 4 participants. If the minimum number ofparticipants is not reached, the instructor has theauthority to cancel the class or program. If the YMCAcancels a class, a 100% refund will be given.CODE OF CONDUCTAt the Wallingford Family YMCA, we expect staff,members, volunteers and guests to act in accordancewith our mission and values at all times. At theWallingford Family YMCA, we demonstrate Caring,Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility by:Speaking in respectful tones, refraining from the use ofvulgar or derogatory language and dressingappropriately.Resolving conflicts in a respectful, honest and caringmanner: never resorting to physical contact orthreatening gestures.Respecting the property of others: never engaging intheft or destruction.Creating a safe, caring environment: picking up afterourselves and one another: this is YOUR YMCA.The YMCA is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free facility.Smoking, alcohol or drug use and/or being under theinfluence of drugs or alcohol on the premises isprohibited.No alcohol will be allowed on the premises unless at asanctioned YMCA event.Cooperating with staff and complying with all health andsafety procedures including evacuation of the building.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE YMCA CODE OFCONDUCT MAY RESULT IN A SUSPENSION ORTERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP.REFUND POLICYIf the YMCA cancels a class, a 100% refund will be given.Program fees are fully refundable if withdrawal from aclass occurs due to a doctor-documented illness. Avoucher may be issued in lieu of refunds and are valid forone year. If withdrawal from a class occurs for anyreason after the first class, a 50% refund or credit maybe issued. No refunds will be issued after the secondclass. All refunds are subject to program director’sapproval.INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICYThis policy encompasses ALL YMCA programs including:swim team, fitness classes, youth sports & swimprograms and Child WatchWhen Wallingford Schools have a DELAYEDOPENING, there will be no classes or programs until12:00PM.When Wallingford Schools are CANCELLED, there will beno classes or programs until 3:00PM. Evening programswill still be held unless otherwise indicated.Facility closures & additional cancellations will beannounced on our website and channels 3 & 30.If classes are cancelled due to weather, the YMCA willmake every attempt to make up a class, but make-ups arenot guaranteed.30

STORM POOL POLICIESAt the first sight and/or sound of a thunder andlightening storm, lifeguards will clear the poolimmediately for 30 minutes. Within those 30 minutes ifthe lifeguards do not hear or see anything storm related,swimmers will be allowed back in the swimming pool. Ifthe lifeguards do see lightening and/or hear thunderwithin those 30 minutes, lifeguards are required torepeat the 30 minute time period over again.LAP POOL POLICIES• A lifeguard must be on duty in order for the pool tobe open to the public• All persons shall shower with warm water and soapbefore entering the pool• Any persons known or suspected of having acommunicable disease will not be allowed to use thepool• Spitting or nose blowing in the water is prohibited• If a person’s hair is longer than the neckline, his/herhair must be tied back• Regulation bathing suits must be worn - no jeans andno cut-offs• T-shirts may be worn only with prior writtenpermission from Aquatics Director• No food or gum chewing is allowed in the poolfacility - water in plastic containers allowed onlyunder a coaches supervision• Children under 12 must have a parent or guardian(18+) on deck• Children under 8 must have a parent or guardian(18+) in the water• Lap lanes are strictly for lap swimmers• Only lap swimmers may use kickboards, pull buoysand fins• No diving masks allowed without prior writtenpermission from the Aquatics Director• All persons must be able to pass a mandatory 25yard swim test without support in order to enter thedeep end (5+ feet past yellow safety line) of theswimming pool• A non-swimmer must be within one arms reach of anadult (18+)• No inflatable swimming aids are allowed• Infants and untrained toddlers must wear swimdiapers• No floatation devices or aides are to be used inwater greater than 5 feet unless accompanied by acertified staff member• Sitting or hanging on lane lines and safety ropes isprohibited• No repetitive breath holding allowed• Diving blocks are not to be used during public swims• Diving is allowed only from the deep end wall• The use of noodles and toys is at the discretion ofthe lifeguard on duty.• A 1:25 lifeguard to swimmer ratio is stronglyenforced. The ratio may be lessened if theattendance/skill level of swimmers warrants itTEACHING POOL POLICIES• A lifeguard must be on duty in order for the pool tobe open to the public• All persons must shower with warm water and soapbefore entering the pool• Any persons known or suspected of having acommunicable disease will not be allowed to use thepool• Spitting or nose blowing in the water is prohibited• If a person’s hair is longer than the neckline, his/herhair must be tied back• Regulation bathing suits must be worn - no jeans andno cut offs• T-shirts may be work only with prior writtenpermission from the Aquatics Director• No food or gum chewing is allowed in the poolfacility• Children under 12 must have a parent or guardian(18+) on deck• Children under 8 must have a parent or guardian(18+) in the water• Jumping in is allowed only from the deep end wall ofthe pool• No diving allowed• No inflatable swimming aides are allowed• No diving masks are allowed without prior writtenpermission from the Aquatics Director• Infants and untrained toddlers must wear swimdiapers• Slide may be used during swim lessons and rentalsonly• All persons must be able to pass a mandatory swimtest without support in order to enter the deep endof the pool past blue safety line• A non-swimmer must be within one arms reach of anadult (18+)• No floatation devices or aides are to be used pastthe blue safety line unless accompanied by a certifiedstaff member• Sitting or hanging on safety rope is prohibited• No repetitive breath holding allowed• A safe lifeguard to swimmer ratio will be stronglyenforced31

CAMP ULBRICHEVERY DAY IS AN ADVENTUREDon’t miss out on the summer of a lifetimeEarly Bird registration starts February 1WALLINGFORD FAMILY YMCA81 South Elm StreetWallingford, CT 06492P 203-269-4497F 203-284-0572www.wallingfordymca.org32