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 | Aquatics | Open Doors

  Child Care News 

• Summer Day Camp 2010

• Summer Day Camp 2010 registration has started! There is no registration fee for the month of February. This is up to a $50.00 value. Believe it or not, summer is just around the corner. It will be here before you know it. It's not too late to start thinking about summerr activities. Now is the time to register! This summer's Day Camp is going to be 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 wxperience every day they walk through the doors of camp. We are very excited about Day Camp this year. 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 2009-2010 school year is going on now! Register your child for our award-winning Afterschool Care. We pick up at Armstrong, Gateway Elementary, Heritage Elementary, Slater-Marietta Elementary and Northwest Middle. We also have sites at Duncan Chapel Elementary. 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.
• Parents Night Out is held the second Friday of every month. The program runs from 6-10 pm and includes a light snack and other activities for the kids. Sign up deadline is the Wednesday before the program. Sign up your child today.

• 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 MARCH 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

• Spring Soccer and Spring Baseball registration has started.  Late registration will run February 27 - March 5. YMCA Youth Sports are a great way to help your child develop strong self esteem in a non-competitive environment. Click here to download a registration form.
• 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 enitre family. Please check the Events 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 for those with family memberships $15.00 for non-members.
• Kid Fit Classes ages 3-6:  Bring your children to our Kid Fit classes.
  • When:  Mondays @ 9:30. 
  • Time:  9:30 AM 
  • Cost:  Free for members

  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!

  Active Older Adults

Silver Sneakers is a program designed for older adults to help them get fit, have fun and develop friends and fellowship. We will be adding a new class in February called "Cardio Circuit". Come see what Silver Sneakers is all about!

• 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 healther lifestyle. As a participant, you recieve the inspiration you need to finally stick with a commitment to be more active and eat better.

Weigh-ins will be held every Friday here at the George I. Theisen Family YMCA.

• 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 service is free to members.
• Speed Training will help young athletes get FASTER! Only $125 for 12 weeks of training, 2 days per week. That's 24 one hour sessions for $125.00.

 Aquatics

• Ask about the aquatic partnership with Eastside Family YMCA.

 Program Guide

• Check here for our updated program guide.