LCY_Early_Fall_Guide

LIONVILLE COMMUNITY YMCA 

EARLY FALL PROGRAMS 

September 5 - October 22 

Priority Member 

Registration: 

August 11 

Member 

Registration: 

August 19 

REGISTER TODAY! 

Non-Member 

Registration: 

August 26 

LIONVILLE COMMUNITY YMCA 

a branch of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine 

100 Devon Drive, Exton, PA 19341 • 610-363-9622 www.ymcagbw.org/programs

Click the blue code for pricing and registration details. 

All sessions are for seven weeks unless noted. 

Dance / Arts and Learning 

Elementary 1 Ballet/Contemporary Combo 

Ages: 7-8 

Monday 

37 Week Session 

Y member rate: $62/month 

Non-member rate: $67/month 

Contemporary class content, Level 1, to include lyrical and modern 

dance. Contemporary dance gives the student the opportunity to 

reach beyond his/her technical ballet training into a more abstract, 

yet structured form of dance paired with ballet, it is taught as a 

combo class. 

44470 Cycle/Dance Studio 5:15pm to 6:15pm Mon, Sept. 11, 2017 - Mon, June 11, 2018 

Elementary 1 Ballet/Hip Hop Combo 

Ages: 7-8 

Wednesday 




Level 1 based on jazz technique. Popular music of today is used for 

instruction emphasizing stretching, coordination exercises and age 

appropriate combinations. The class is paired with ballet and is a 

combo class. 

44471 Cycle/Dance Studio 5:15pm to 6:15pm Wed, Sept. 13, 2017 - Wed, June 13, 2018 

Elementary 2 Ballet/Contemporary Combo 

Ages: 8-9 

Monday 




Contemporary class content, Level 2, to include lyrical and modern 

dance. Contemporary dance gives the student the opportunity to 

reach beyond his/her technical ballet training into a more abstract, 

yet structured form of dance. paired with ballet, it is taught as a 

combo class. 

44472 Cycle/Dance Studio 6:15pm to 7:15pm Mon, Sept. 11, 2017 - Mon, June 11, 2018




Ages: 8-9 

Wednesday 




Level 2 dance class based on jazz technique. Popular music of 

today is used for instruction emphasizing stretching, coordination 

exercises and age appropriate combinations. The class is paired 

with ballet and is a combo class. 

44473 Cycle/Dance Studio 6:15pm to 7:15pm Wed, Sept. 13, 2017 - Wed, June 13, 2018 


Ages: 8-9 

Saturday 




Level 3 dance class based on jazz technique. Popular music of 

today is used for instruction emphasizing stretching, coordination 

exercises and age appropriate combinations. The class is paired 

with ballet and is a combo class. 

44478 Cycle/Dance Studio 11am to Noon Sat, Sept. 9, 2017 - Sat, June 9, 2018 

Pre-Ballet and Tap Combo 

Ages: 5-6 

Monday 




Students receive a combo class of ballet and tap, with the main 

emphasis on ballet for the first 30 minutes and the remaining 15 

on tap introduction. Ballet and tap use different types of music. 

This is a more structured, yet fun introduction to the Elementary 

Division of the dance program. 

44474 Cycle/Dance Studio 4:30pm to 5:15pm Mon, Sept. 11, 2017 - Mon, June 11, 2018



Pre-Ballet and Tap Combo 

Ages: 5-6 

Saturday 




Students receive a combo class of ballet and tap, with the main 

emphasis on ballet for the first 30 minutes and the remaining 15 

on tap introduction. Ballet and tap use different types of music. 

This is a more structured, yet fun introduction to the Elementary 

Division of the dance program. 

44475 Cycle/Dance Studio 10:15am to 11am Sat, Sept. 9, 2017 - Sat, June 9, 2018 

Preschool Ballet and Jazz 

Ages: 3-4 

Tuesday, Saturday 




The main emphasis of this class is ballet for 30-35 minutes of the 

class. Classical music emphasizing Russian technique concepts 

taught with age appropriate lessons. Great intro to the world of 

dance! 

44476 Cycle/Dance Studio 10am to 10:45am Tue, Sept. 12, 2017 - Tue, June 12, 2018 

44477 Cycle/Dance Studio 9:30am to 10:15am Sat, Sept. 9, 2017 - Sat, June 9, 2018 

Enrichment / Family and Community 

Circle of Friends 

Ages: 8-17 

Friday 

Y member rate: $45 

Non-member rate: $45 

Join us for fun-filled nights at the Lionville Y! Circle of Friends is 

an inclusive social group for children and teens of all abilities. 

Participate in activities such as group games, swimming and art 

classes! 

44479 Community Room 6pm to 7:30pm Fri, Sept. 8 - Fri, Oct. 20



Open Doors 

Ages: 18 and up 

Friday 




Join us for fun-filled nights at the Lionville Y or out in the 

community! Our Friday nights are social opportunities for adult 

individuals with special needs to get out and have some fun with 

friends! The community trips consist of activities like going out to 

eat, painting pottery, movie nights and so much more! 

44480 Community Room 6:30pm to 9:30pm Fri, Sept. 8 - Fri, Oct. 27 

Events / Family and Community 

Thrive Summer Series - Medicare 


Tuesday 


Y member rate: Free 

Non-member rate: Free 

Information meeting for seniors regarding medicare. 

43411 Community Room 12:30pm to 2:30pm Tue, Aug. 15, 2017 

Martial Arts / Sports 

Karate 


Tuesday & Thursday 



Presented by the Philadelphia School of Korean Karate from 

beginner to Black Belt. This class incorporates a traditional Korean 

Karate (Tae Kwon Do) program along with self-defense techniques. 

Students build flexibility, strength, conditioning and improved 

concentration. Students can test for belt advancement in class. 

Additional testing fees apply. All instructors are certified Black 

Belts by the International Martial Arts Association/PSKK. 

Beginner 

44498 Aerobics Studio 1 8pm to 9pm Tue, Sept. 5 - Thu, Oct. 19 

Advanced 

44499 Aerobics Studio 1 8pm to 9pm Tue, Sept. 5 - Thu, Oct. 19



Tiny Tigers Karate 

Ages: 5-7 




Have your son or daughter get ready for the Youth Karate School. 

Same instructors, separate class. 

44496 Gym - Side B 7pm to 8pm Tue, Sept. 5 - Thu, Oct. 19 

Youth Karate 

Ages: 8-12 




Presented by the Philadelphia School of Korean Karate from 

beginner to Black Belt. This class incorporates a traditional Korean 

Karate (Tae Kwon Do) program along with self-defense techniques. 

Students build flexibility, strength, conditioning and improved 

concentration. Students can test for belt advancement in class. 

Additional testing fees apply. All instructors are certified Black 

Belts by the International Martial Arts Association/PSKK. 

44497 Gym - Side A 7pm to 8pm Tue, Sept. 5 - Thu, Oct. 19 

Small Group Training / Exercise, Health and Wellness 

Kettlebells 


Monday, Saturday 



Kettlebell class consists of whole-body movement exercises that 

deliver cardio, strength, and flexibility benefits in a short amount 

of time and can be beneficial for anyone no matter the level of 

fitness. A monthly payment plan is available. New registrations are 

accepted anytime and there is no commitment so cancellation can 

be requested. 


32941 Wellness Center 6:30pm to 7:15pm Mon, March 6 - Mon, Dec. 18 


34922 Wellness Center 6:30pm to 7:15pm Wed, March 8 - Wed, Dec. 27 


34879 Wellness Center 11:30am to 12:15pm Sat, March 4 - Sat, Dec. 30



Muscle Toning and Weight Loss 


Tuesday, Thursday 




In Muscle Toning and Weight Loss we will look at our body fat 

percentage and work on exercises to build long, strong muscles. 

Each week we'll create a new weight training circuit and learn how 

to modify moves to best suit our bodies. All fitness levels welcome! 

New registrations are accepted anytime and there is no 

commitment so cancellation can be requested. 

32943 Cycle/Dance Studio 6pm to 6:30pm Tue, Jan. 24 - Tue, Dec. 26 

33783 Cycle/Dance Studio 6pm to 6:30pm Thu, Jan. 26 - Thu, Dec. 21 

Muscle Toning and Weight Loss 


Wednesday 




In Muscle Toning and Weight Loss we will look at our Body Fat 

percentage and work on exercises to build long, strong muscles. 

Each week we'll create a new weight training circuit and learn how 

to modify moves to best suit our bodies. All fitness levels welcome! 

New registrations are accepted anytime and there is no 

commitment so cancellation can be requested. 

34878 Cycle Studio 12:30pm to 1:15pm Wed, March 8 - Wed, Dec. 20



TRX 


Friday 




Experience this fun and empowering form of exercise, which will 

spark your interest and revitalize your routine. This training allows 

users to self-adjust the amount of resistance they want, making it 

suitable for people of all fitness levels by making small changes in 

foot, hand or body position. Users can precisely control how 

challenging they want each exercise to be. The TRX will help to 

develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability 

simultaneously. Groups are limited to eight participants so there is 

plenty of individual attention to go around. New registrations are 

accepted anytime and there is no commitment so cancellation can 

be requested. 

34883 Wellness Center 10:30am to 11:15am Fri, March 10 - Fri, Dec. 29 

Youth Athlete Strength & Conditioning 

Ages: 8-14 

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 




Youth athletes of all levels are introduced to the foundations of 

plyometric work while building athleticism in a fun and safe 

environment. New registrations are accepted anytime and there is 

no commitment so cancellation can be requested. 

34884 Gymnasium 8pm to 9pm Tue, March 7 - Tue, Dec. 26 

34885 Gymnasium 8am to 9am Sat, March 11 - Sat, Dec. 30 

34921 Gymnasium 8pm to 9pm Thu, March 9 - Thu, Dec. 28 

Sports Classes / Sports 

Fencing I 

Ages: 6-17 

Tuesday 



This beginner class emphasizes having fun while practicing 

discipline, acquiring strength and improving gross motor skills. 

This program uses a variety of games that promote strength, 

coordination and tactical understanding. 

44500 Gym - Side B 5:30pm to 6:15pm Tue, Sept. 5 - Tue, Oct. 17



Fencing II 

Ages: 6-17 

Tuesday 



Fencing I is a prerequisite. This intermediate level course covers 

foot technique, proper use and handling of the foil and includes 

mock bouts. Instructor recommendation is required. 

44501 Gym - Side B 6:15pm to 7pm Tue, Sept. 5 - Tue, Oct. 17 

Advanced Fencing 


Thursday 



Fencing II + Passed Foil Test are prerequisites. An introduction to 

competition level fencing. This course is designed to refine 

foilwork, teach advanced footwork, and engage in discussions on 

the techniques and tactics of the sport. Each student should be 

prepared for bouts each class as well as take home exercises to 

prepare for the next class. 

44502 Gym - Side B 7pm to 8pm Thu, Sept. 7 - Thu, Oct. 19 

Preschool Sports 

Ages: 2-3 

Tuesday, Friday 



Learn fundamentals of sports; for example, basketball, soccer, 

floor hockey and tennis. Each week we focus on a sport with fun, 

age-appropriate lessons. 7-week session. 

44503 Gym - Side A 6pm to 6:45pm Tue, Sept. 5 - Tue, Oct. 17 

44504 Gym - Side A 9:30am to 10:15am Fri, Sept. 8 - Fri, Oct. 20 

44505 Gym - Side A 10:30am to 11:15am Fri, Sept. 8 - Fri, Oct. 20



Tiny Tumblers 

Ages: 2-5 

Monday 



This fun and exciting class explores the art of movement through 

tumbling and games. Students will experiment with different gym 

apparatus and movements 

Ages: 2-3 

44493 Gym - Side A 9:30am to 10am Mon, Sept. 11 - Mon, Oct. 23 

Ages: 4-5 

44494 Gym - Side A 10:15am to 10:45am Mon, Sept. 11 - Mon, Oct. 23 

Sports Leagues/Clinics / Sports 

Preschool Basketball 

Ages: 3-5 

Saturday 




Did you know that basketball was invented at the YMCA? What 

better place to learn and play than from the organization that 

started it all? This recreational league focuses on the development 

of individual skills, team basketball, and character that will 

challenge every child's ability. Volunteer coaches will lead the 

participants through the season, utilizing a curriculum that takes 

into account the physical, mental, and emotional stages of 

development. 

42106 Gymnasium 10am to 10:45am Sat, Sept. 23 - Sat, Nov. 11



Preschool Soccer 

Ages: 3-5 

Saturday 




Pass, kick, and shoot your way to a goal in our soccer league. This 

recreational league focuses on the development of individual skills, 

team soccer, and character that will challenge every child's ability. 

Volunteer coaches will lead the participants through the season, 

utilizing a curriculum that takes into account the physical, mental, 

and emotional stages of development. 

42105 Soccer Field 9am to 9:45am Sat, Sept. 23 - Sat, Nov. 11



Youth Basketball 

Ages: 5-14 

Saturday 




Did you know that basketball was invented at the YMCA? What 

better place to learn and play than from the organization that 

started it all? This recreational league focuses on the development 

of individual skills, team basketball, and character that will 

challenge every child's ability. Volunteer coaches will lead the 

participants through the season, utilizing a curriculum that takes 

into account the physical, mental, and emotional stages of 

development. The season begins with multiple Skills and Drills 

sessions. The sessions allow coaches and staff to work with kids in 

small groups to prepare for the season, and for some age groups, 

to make evaluations for the benefit of competitive balance of 

teams. Schedules will consist of a weeknight practice and a 

Saturday game. Depending on participant numbers, travel for 

games may be required. 

Ages: 5-6 (co-ed) 

42109 Gymnasium 6pm to 7pm Sat, Sept. 16 - Sat, Nov. 11 

Ages: 7-8 (boys) 


Ages: 7-8 (girls) 













42117 Gymnasium 6pm to 7pm Sat, Sept. 16 - Sat, Nov. 11



Youth Soccer 

Ages: 5-8 

Saturday 




Pass, kick, and shoot your way to a goal in our soccer league. This 

recreational league focuses on the development of individual skills, 

team soccer, and character that will challenge every child's ability. 

Volunteer coaches will lead the participants through the season, 

utilizing a curriculum that takes into account the physical, mental, 

and emotional stages of development. The season begins with 

multiple Skills and Drills sessions. The sessions allow coaches and 

staff to work with kids in small groups to prepare for the season, 

and for some age groups, to make evaluations for the benefit of 

competitive balance of teams. Schedules will consist of a 

weeknight practice and a Saturday game. Depending on participant 

numbers, travel for games may be required. 


42107 Soccer Field 6pm to 7pm Sat, Sept. 16 - Sat, Nov. 11 


42108 Soccer Field 6pm to 7pm Sat, Sept. 16 - Sat, Nov. 11 

Swim Lessons - Adult / Swim 

Adult - Beginner 


Wednesday 



For those with little experience or who are not comfortable in the 

water. Have fun, build trust, and gain confidence. Participants 

start with breath control and progress to floating. Skills and 

techniques covered include breath control, front crawl, and back 

strokes. 

44506 Indoor Pool 6pm to 6:45pm Wed, Sept. 6 - Wed, Oct. 18 

44507 Indoor Pool 7:30pm to 8:15pm Wed, Sept. 6 - Wed, Oct. 18



Adult - Intermediate 


Wednesday 



This class progresses from beginner swim lessons to increase your 

confidence in the water. Students refine basic stroke mechanics, 

expand their knowledge in the water, and improve the overall 

experience. Skills include breaststroke, backstroke, and turns. 

44508 Indoor Pool 6:45pm to 7:30pm Wed, Sept. 6 - Wed, Oct. 18 

Swim Lessons - Parent/Child / Swim 

Kipper & Parent 

Ages: 6-35 months 

Saturday 



Infants learn basic skills and have fun playing with toys as they are 

introduced to flotation devices. Parents learn more about basic 

aquatic safety and work with their children on basic swimming 

skills. 

44537 Indoor Pool 10:10am to 10:40am Sat, Sept. 9 - Sat, Oct. 21 

Parent & Tot 

Ages: 1-4 

Saturday 



Water Acclimation: Children are introduced to water through songs 

and games that stimulate swimming movements. 

44544 Indoor Pool 11:20am to 11:50am Sat, Sept. 9 - Sat, Oct. 21



Pike & Parent 

Ages: 2-4 

Thursday, Saturday 



For children with minimal or no previous experience in swimming 

lessons. Children become independent in the water, build 

confidence, and focus on the skills of basic paddle stroke, kicking 

skills, and comfort with putting their face in the water while 

blowing bubbles and swimming. An introduction to boating and 

pool safety is included. 

44554 Indoor Pool 6pm to 6:30pm Thu, Sept. 7 - Thu, Oct. 19 

44555 Indoor Pool 9am to 9:30am Sat, Sept. 9 - Sat, Oct. 21 


Swim Lessons - Preschool / Swim 

Pike 

Ages: 3-5 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 



For children with minimal or no previous experience in swimming 

lessons. Children become independent in the water, build 

confidence, and focus on the skills of basic paddle stroke, kicking 

skills, and comfort with putting their face in the water while 

blowing bubbles and swimming. An introduction to boating and 

pool safety is included. 

44545 Indoor Pool 10am to 10:30am Mon, Sept. 11 - Mon, Oct. 23 

44546 Indoor Pool 1pm to 1:30pm Mon, Sept. 11 - Mon, Oct. 23 

44547 Indoor Pool 6pm to 6:30pm Tue, Sept. 5 - Tue, Oct. 17 

44548 Indoor Pool 6:30pm to 7pm Tue, Sept. 5 - Tue, Oct. 17 




44552 Indoor Pool 9am to 9:30am Sun, Sept. 10 - Sun, Oct. 22 

44553 Indoor Pool 11:20am to 11:50am Sun, Sept. 10 - Sun, Oct. 22



Eel 

Ages: 3-5 

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 



Prerequisites: Can perform a front glide and swim 5 yards without 

an instructional flotation device on front and back, and blow 

bubbles for 10 seconds. Emphasis is on stroke development and 

endurance while putting the skills learned in Pike together to 

develop rhythmic breathing and swimming on the back for 10 

yards. Elementary backstroke is introduced at this level. 



44514 Indoor Pool 1:30pm to 2pm Wed, Sept. 6 - Wed, Oct. 18 



44517 Indoor Pool 10:10am to 10:40am Sun, Sept. 10 - Sun, Oct. 22 

Ray 

Ages: 3-5 

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 



Prerequisites: Can confidently swim freestyle (front crawl) with 

rhythmic breathing and backstroke for 10 yards. Children refine 

their freestyle and backstroke, and elementary backstroke. Safety 

concepts are introduced at this level. 



44563 Indoor Pool 6:30pm to 7pm Thu, Sept. 7 - Thu, Oct. 19 


44565 Indoor Pool 9am to 9:30am Sun, Sept. 10 - Sun, Oct. 22 




Starfish 

Ages: 3-5 

Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday 



Prerequisites: Can swim one length of the pool (25 yards) of 

freestyle, backstroke, and elementary backstroke. Must be able to 

tread water for 30 seconds. Breaststroke is introduced at this 

level. Children focus on refining stroke mechanics and building 

endurance. Advanced safety concepts and skills are introduced. 




Swim Lessons - Youth / Swim 

Polliwog 

Ages: 6-12 

Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 



For swimmers with minimal or no previous swim lesson experience. 

Youth work on floating and swimming independently with the aid 

of a flotation device, with the goal of swimming 10 yards without 

assistance. Children work on endurance, the fundamentals of 

rotary breathing, and swimming on their backs. 


44558 Indoor Pool 11:30am to Noon Sat, Sept. 9 - Sat, Oct. 21 

44559 Indoor Pool 9am to 9:30am Sun, Sept. 10 - Sun, Oct. 22



Guppy 

Ages: 6-12 




Prerequisites: Must be able to swim 25 yards (one length of the 

pool) front and back crawl or successful completion of Polliwog 

Plus level. Must be able to demonstrate rotary breathing. Youth 

begin to build endurance and confidence in their basic swimming 

skills. Fundamentals of breaststroke are introduced. Guppies are 

working towards swimming a length comfortably before moving 

into the Minnow level. 







44534 Indoor Pool 11:30am to Noon Sat, Sept. 9 - Sat, Oct. 21 



Minnow 

Ages: 6-12 




Prerequisites: Must be able to comfortably swim a length of the 

pool using front crawl with rotary breathing and one length of 

back crawl or successful completion of Guppy. Strokes are refined 

with a strong emphasis on proper mechanics. Minnows build 

endurance in strokes including freestyle, backstroke, sidestroke, 

elementary backstroke, and breaststroke. Form and endurance are 

the focus of this intermediate level. 


44539 Indoor Pool 7:30pm to 8:15pm Tue, Sept. 5 - Tue, Oct. 17 







Fish 

Ages: 6-12 




Prerequisites: Using good form, swimmers must be able to 

complete a minimum of 50 yards of backstroke and freestyle with 

rotary breathing and flip turns, have an understanding of 

breaststroke and standing dives. 

44518 Indoor Pool 6:45pm to 7:30pm Tue, Sept. 5 - Tue, Oct. 17 

44519 Indoor Pool 6:45pm to 7:30pm Thu, Sept. 7 - Thu, Oct. 19 





Flying Fish 

Ages: 7-12 




Prerequisites: Must be able to swim 100 yards of freestyle and 

backstroke. Must be able to swim 50 yards of sidestroke, 

elementary backstroke and breaststroke. Must have a mastery of 

rotary breathing and have a stroke endurance to swim many 

lengths in a row. At this advanced level, students work on refining 

freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, while increasing 

endurance. Diving and turns are a continued focus. 

44524 Indoor Pool 7pm to 8pm Tue, Sept. 5 - Tue, Oct. 17 

44525 Indoor Pool 7pm to 8pm Thu, Sept. 7 - Thu, Oct. 19 





Shark 

Ages: 7-12 




Prerequisites: Must be able to demonstrate well-refined freestyle 

and backstroke for 200 yards with flip turns. Must be able to swim 

100 yards of breaststroke, sidestroke, butterfly and a 100 IM. 

Sharks continue to learn lifesaving strokes and refine the 

competitive strokes while being introduced to more advanced 

rescue skills and boating safety. Upon successful completion, 

swimmers can consider exploring potential Swim Team options. 




Swim Team / Swim 

Competitive Starts & Turns 

Ages: 8-17 

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 



In this class we will work on competitive starts and turns. We will 

be covering both turns and starts for freestyle, backstroke, 

breaststroke and butterfly. 




Pre-Tykes 

Ages: 4-6 

Sunday 



An entry level pre-competitive program with emphasis on teaching 

competitive strokes. Must have completed at least one session of 

Starfish and be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle. 

44560 Indoor Pool 11:30am to Noon Sun, Sept. 10 - Sun, Oct. 22



Swim Team Prep 1 

Ages: 10-17 

Monday, Wednesday, Sunday 



This program teaches competitive strokes, starts and turns 

without the pressure and intensity of a team environment. Ideal 

for swimmers who require additional technique work prior to 

joining a team, or who simply want to continue to improve beyond 

the basic levels. New participants must be evaluated for entrance 

into this class by the Aquatics Director. 

44574 Indoor Pool 6:15pm to 7pm Mon, Sept. 11 - Mon, Oct. 23 


44576 Indoor Pool 1pm to 1:45pm Sun, Sept. 10 - Sun, Oct. 22 

Swim Team Prep 2 

Ages: 10-17 

Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 



This program teaches ADVANCED competitive strokes, starts and 

turns without the pressure and intensity of a team environment. It 

is ideal for swimmers who require additional technique work prior 

to joining a team, or who simply want to continue to improve 

beyond the basic levels. New participants must be evaluated for 

entrance into this class by the Aquatics Director. 

44577 Indoor Pool 7pm to 8pm Mon, Sept. 11 - Mon, Oct. 23 

44578 Indoor Pool 6:45pm to 7:45pm Wed, Sept. 6 - Wed, Oct. 18 

44579 Indoor Pool Noon to 1pm Sat, Sept. 9 - Sat, Oct. 28 

Water Sports / Swim 

Spring Board Diving 

Ages: 8-18 

Sunday 



Class covers the competitive fundamentals. Dive movements 

include pike, tuck, straight and free position. No experience is 

necessary. 

44570 Indoor Pool Noon to 1pm Sun, Sept. 10 - Sun, Oct. 22



Visual Art / Arts and Learning 

3-D Design 

Ages: 6-13 

Tuesday 



This is a class that let's your child channel their emerging 

creativity to its fullest! Students will learn the process of sketching 

and planning out their designs and create 3D pieces of art through 

clay, wire, plaster strips and using recycled items for a new 

purpose. 

44490 Imaginarium 5pm to 5:45pm Tue, Sept. 5 - Tue, Oct. 17 

Adult Open Art 


Tuesday 



This is the perfect class for adults looking to work in the 

Imaginarium without following a structured program. Each member 

chooses what media they would like to work with and are given the 

opportunity to create their own individual projects over the sevenweek 

session. 


Adult Pottery- PM Mini Session I 


Thursday 

4 week session 



This mini session is four weeks long! Perfect for a short-term 

commitment. A perfect class for beginners. This class is open to 

both teens and adults who enjoy working with clay, and want to 

learn the basic techniques to make great ceramics. This class 

includes both hand-building and learning to make creations on the 

potter's wheel. 

44481 Imaginarium 6:30pm to 8pm Thu, Sept. 7 - Thu, Sept. 28



Adult Pottery- PM Mini Session II 


Thursday 




This mini session is three weeks long! Perfect for a short-term 

commitment. A perfect class for beginners. This class is open to 

both teens and adults who enjoy working with clay, and want to 

learn the basic techniques to make great ceramics. This class 

includes both hand-building and learning to make creations on the 

potter's wheel. 

44482 Imaginarium 6:30pm to 8pm Thu, Oct. 5 - Thu, Oct. 19 

Art & Film 

Ages: 6-13 

Tuesday 




Lights, Camera, Art! In this fun-filled class, your kids will create 

projects, both two-dimensional and three-dimensional, 

surrounding their favorite films and film genres. Some genres to be 

explored: Disney/Fairytales, Superheroes/Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi 

and many more. 


Art Around the World 

Ages: 6-13 

Thursday 



Let's take your kids artistic talent global! This class will introduce 

students to the artistic styles of different cultures throughout the 

world. Kids will have the opportunity to use several mediums to 

create their art. 

44488 Imaginarium 5pm to 5:45pm Thu, Sept. 7 - Thu, Oct. 19



Cartooning 

Ages: 6-13 

Monday 



Using an array of drawing tools and techniques, students design 

and create their own cartoons under the direction of an 

experienced artist. Students will also have the opportunity to 

transform their characters into three-dimensional clay creations. 

This class is fun, engaging and energetic! 

44486 Imaginarium 5pm to 5:45pm Mon, Sept. 11 - Mon, Oct. 23 

Children's Pottery 

Ages: 6-11 

Wednesday 



Student are introduced to the magnificent world of clay! In this 

class, they will learn the basics of hand-building with clay and 

create beautiful and functional pieces of art. 

44485 Imaginarium 5pm to 5:45pm Wed, Sept. 6 - Wed, Oct. 18 

Family Open Art 


Saturday 



Spend some family bonding time in our Imaginarium! Parents are 

able to assist their children with creating fun, simple projects with 

paints, paper and more. No need to worry about the mess! 

Registration fee covers one parent and child (one fee per pair). 

Additional children may be registered for an extra fee. 

44492 Imaginarium 11am to 11:45am Sat, Sept. 9 - Sat, Oct. 21



Painting 

Ages: 6-13 

Saturday 



This class introduces students to different painting techniques 

with watercolor, tempera, and acrylic. Students also learn the 

different types of surfaces they can paint on: stretched canvas, 

watercolor paper and canvas boards. 

44491 Imaginarium 10am to 10:45am Sat, Sept. 9 - Sat, Oct. 21 

Pottery: Character Sculpture 

Ages: 6-13 

Monday 



In this new pottery class, students will learn how to create 

sculptures in clay and how to bring their ideas from a sketch to a 

three dimensional form. It is the perfect class that combines 

building in clay and your child's pure imagination! 

44487 Imaginarium 6pm to 6:45pm Mon, Sept. 11 - Mon, Oct. 23 

Teen Pottery 

Ages: 12-17 

Wednesday 



Students in this course build on basic skills and techniques. It is a 

class full of self-expression in clay where the student will create 

projects that they can bring home at the end of the session. 

44484 Imaginarium 6pm to 6:45pm Wed, Sept. 6 - Wed, Oct. 18



WELLNESS / Youth & Teens 

Girls on the Run and Heart & Sole 

Grades 3-8 

Offering a unique after-school curriculum based program to help girls in grades 

three through eight put their best foot forward. Participants play interactive running 

games and learn valuable life skills as they train to complete a 5K run/walk. Along 

the way, they learn to celebrate themselves and one another in a non-competitive 

and ultra-supportive environment. There are two seasons: Fall and Spring. 

Fall registration dates: September 1-29 

Fall season practice dates: September 18-December 8 

Fall 5K date: December 2 

www.ymcagbw.org/gotr 

STRIDE and STRIDE TOO 

Grades 3-8 

Offering a fun after-school curriculum based character development program 

for boys in grades 3 through 8, which creatively integrates running and training 

for a 5K. STRIDE provides boys the opportunity to share and explore issues they 

face in school, at sports, in the community and at home. They learn the importance 

of being a good friend and positive role model, working as a team, saying no to 

drugs and making good decisions. There are two seasons: Fall and Spring. 

Fall registration dates: September 1-29 

Fall season practice dates: September 18-December 8 

Fall 5K date: December 2 

www.ymcagbw.org/stride

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