George I. Theisen YMCA

Events | Child Care News | Group Exercise Schedule | Sports News | Family and Kid Events | Get Connected | Active Older Adults | Wellness News | Program Guide |  Open Doors

  Child Care News 

• Summer Day Camp 2010

• Summer Day Camp 2010 registration is going on now!  This summer's Day Camp is better than ever. New field trips, new faces, weekly swim times and all new activities are waiting for your child at camp. Weekly themes will be incorporated into every week making sure your child has a new experience every day they walk through the doors of camp. Don't miss out on the FUN! Stop by the branch to fill out a registration form. Contact Matt Green, Family Services Director, for more information.

• Registration for the 2010-2011 school year is going on now. Register your child for our award-winning Activate Afterschool Care. We pick up at Armstrong, Gateway Elementary, Heritage Elementary, Slater-Marietta Elementary and Northwest Middle. We also have a partnership with Duncan Chapel Elementary and offer on-site child care at that school.  We provide pick-up, healthy snack, homework help with Furman tutors, daily fitness and outside activities. Register today! Click here to download a registration form.

• Mother's Morning Out is a warm, welcoming place for children ages 3 and 4. They enjoy a variety of curricula included in the K-4 state program. Themed activities include days of the week, colors, numbers, counting, shapes, song, dance, reading and writing. This program will start back in August. Registration is going on now.Click here to download a registration form.

• Contact Matt Green with any questions.

   

 Group Exercise Schedule

Come join our Group Exercise Classes! There is one that is right for you. Try a new one every week. Check the front desk and the website for our current class schedules. Contact Wendy Knight with questions. 

• Click here for JULY 2010 Group Exercise Schedule and Class Descriptions

• Need an extra "kick" to your morning? Try one of our 5:30 AM classes and get your day started off right! Check the schedule for class descriptions. 

 Sports News

• Fall Soccer registration runs July 1-31. Late registration runs August 1-15. Call the YMCA for more details. 
• Fall Soccer Camp will August 16-19, 5:30-7:30pm. This camp will teach kids the skills to prepare them for the upcoming soccer season.
• Football Camp will run August 9-13 from 9am-12pm.
• Adult Softball Tournament: We will host an adult softball tournament here at our branch on Saturday, September 11 and November 14 starting at 9:00 am. Cost is $120 per team, double elimination. This event is open to the public.
• We have lowered our rates! Youth Sports are now $45 for members and $70 for non-members. This is one of the many recession related changes we are making in hopes of helping our community deal with the stressed economy.

  Family and Kid Events

• Family Ties -- events for the entire YMCA membership. Several upcoming events are open to the entire family. Please check the Calendar link on this page for all details. 
•  Parents Night Out is held the second Friday of every month.  
  • Time:  6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Ages:  2  - 12 years
  • Cost:  Free and only for those with family memberships.
  • Sign up deadline is the Wednesday before the program. 
  • Space is limited to 35 kids.  
• Kid Fit Classes ages 3-6:  Bring your children to our Kid Fit classes.
  • When:  Mondays  
  • Time:  9:30 AM 
  • Cost:  Free for members

• Dance: There are many reasons you should place your child in dance class. One of the main goals of this program is to teach the proper techniques of ballet and modern jazz while developing  flexibility. YMCA Dance programs are an excellent way to help your child develop healthy self esteem. Our programs strive to teach kids the value of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.  Contact us for more information. 

• Classes are held every Wednesday at 11:15am and 3:30pm. Cost is $35/session for members and $45/session for non-members.

Adult Dance Classes:

August 13 - October 1 and October 8 - December 3 and begin at 6:00pm.

Ages 18 and up - Members: $90 for one adult and $150 for couples / non-members: $135 for one adult and $225 for couples.

  Get Connected

• Join one of our small groups: runners, walkers, group exercise, Bible studies, cardio groups, fitness groups...there is one that is right for you!
• Walk to Run group meets:
  Tuesday / Thursday 8:30am
  Tuesday 5:30pm
  Saturday 9:30am
  
  Advanced Runners meet:
  Tuesday / Thursday 8:30am
  Saturday 9:00am
  

  Active Older Adults

Are you ready to take charge of your health?

Join one of the nation’s leading exercise programs designed exclusively for older adults, the Silver Sneakers Fitness Program, available to members of participating Medicare health plans. Find out if you are eligible for SilverSneakers.

• Monthly Senior Trips
• Lunch and Learns
• Silver Sneakers and Active Older Adults Group Exercise Classes offered daily.
• Senior Action Program

 Wellness News

Activate Upstate

Activate Upstate is a year 'round program that provides the information and encouragement you need to make positive behavior changes towards a healthier lifestyle. As a participant, you receive the inspiration you need to finally stick with a commitment to be more active and eat better.

• Every Monday from 12:15 - 12:45 come join our "Circuit Workout" in the weight room. Class is conducted by wellness instructor, Sue Barnwell.

• Need that extra push or guidance when it comes to working out? Sign up for personal training. Cost is $35.00 for one session.
• Let us help you reach your fitness goals. Sign up for a Wellness Works appointment. This program is free to members.
• Speed Training will help young athletes get FASTER! Only $125 for 12 weeks of training, two days per week. That's 24 one hour sessions for $125.00.

 Program Guide

• Check here for our updated program guide. The Bridge for June-August is here.