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Winter
Membership Special - Dec 1st - Jan 31st
Now is the time to get yourself, or the whole family, into the YMCA in
pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. Beginning December first we are offering
a 50% discount on the joiner's fee for new members. Please contact the
YMCA front desk for new membership rates beginning December 1st.
Full membership includes access to the fitness center, weight center,
gymnasium, and the pool as well as lower rates on all programs and
classes. Our fitness center includes: elliptical machines, treadmills,
stairmasters, stationary bikes, and rowing machines. Our weight center
includes 1500 lbs of free weights as well as pyramid strength training
equipment. 4 televisions are available for your enjoyment during your
workout. In addition to our great fitness center all aerobics classes
are free to full members.
YMCA to Host Study
Skills Workshop
Beginning January
16th, 2008, The YMCA of
McHenry County will be hosting an 8 week study skills workshop.
The program will meet every Wednesday from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM. The
cost for the program is $80. Registration will begin on November 13th.
You must register in person at the YMCA of
McHenry County. YMCA membership is not required.
The purpose of the
program is to help students understand what study skills are and learn
how to apply them to their everyday activities. The goal is to help
students understand the purpose of study skills and become more
comfortable with the academic demands of school. The curriculum is
geared for middle school grades, 5th through 8th grade.
Topics include:
Getting organized, time management, active listening, note taking,
homework strategies, test taking skills, stress reduction,
responsibility, decision making, goal setting, and learning styles.
This program is
brought to you through a partnership with the
McHenry County Youth Service Bureau.
For
more information please call
815.459.4455
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Youth Basketball Registration
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Beginning with our first session in January 2008 the YMCA will be
offering basketball for 4 and 5 year old boys and girls. Now is the time
to get your child involved in a sport that will help instill a healthy
lifestyle for a lifetime. |
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Pick -Up Basketball Games
Every
Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons. Beginning in 2008 we will be resuming our
Lunchtime Hoops program for anyone interested in playing pick-up basketball.
This informal group of all skill levels will meet every Tuesday and Thursday
from 11:30 - 12:30. Anyone interested in participating should email Graham
Little at littleg@ymcaofmchenrycoutny.org to get on the mailing list.
Birthday
Parties
Now Offering Birthday Parties! Party Includes 1 hour in the Pool, 1 hour
in the party room. Call 815.459.4455 to book your party now.
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Preschool Openings
Preschool still has a few openings in the 3-year-old classroom, Tuesday
& Thursday 9:00-11:30, and in the 4-year-old classroom, Mon-Wed-Fri
12:30-3:00. Both classes offer swim lessons once a week as well as a gym
class. Children must be 3 years old. by Sept. 1, 2007 or 4 years old by
Sept. 1, 2007 to be eligible. Please contact Preschool Director Sue
Owsiany at
sowsiany@ymcaofmchenrycounty.org or 815-459-4455 ext. 25 for
more information.
Registration for the 2008 - 2009 school year will begin on February 26th
for Full Members and February 28th for Limited Members. Classes are sure
to fill quickly so register early. For more info on Preschool classes
and curriculum please contact Sue Owsiany at 815.459.4455. |
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