REGISTRATION - September 13 - 18

The YMCA reserves the right to reschedule and cancel classes when necessary.

PAYMENT FOR PROGRAMS IS DUE WITH REGISTRATION.

Classes may be cancelled due to a lack of required number of participants - be sure to SIGN UP for your favorite classes PRIOR to the start of the session!!!

NOTE:  No swim lessons in Summer II; lessons will start up again in September.
         Also, no Power Yoga/Pilates or Group Cycle classes until week of September 20.
        Boot Camp has been moved up to 6:00 p.m. time slot for Summer II only.  Class is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

   
Sea Dragon Swim Team: (Full season) Registration starts in mid-August; practices in September.  Competitive swim team for ages 6 through high school.  Youth must be a YMCA member to
participate. Season runs September - March.  $180 season
 fee per swimmer; $150 for 2nd swimmer in family; additional swimmers $120;  High School Swim Team members - $90. 
        
SEA DRAGON SHORT SEASON (fall only) - For swimmers who are looking for less than a full year of competitive swimming.  The Fall Season ends at Thanksgiving.   1st swimmer - $40, Additional swimmers in same family - $30.

*** Classes require a minimum number of participants.  Please contact the YMCA for availability of classes.

Pre-School Swim Lessons (Pike, Eel, Ray/Starfish):  For children 3 - 5 years old.  This is an introduction to swimming.  Early lesson will focus on floating and developing swimming skills including strong kicks. Summer I class times:  Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:00-5:30 p.m.;   $25/$50

Y Progressive Swim Lessons (Polliwog, Guppy, and Minnow): Swim lessons are available for youth from pre-school and up. Lessons meet twice a week over a six-week period. Children are expected to progress at their own rate.  Summer I class times: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30-6:00 p.m.; $25 / $50

Advanced Swim Lessons (Fish, Flying Fish, Shark, Porpoise) - These are not being offered Summer I or Summer II.   Advanced swim lessons will be offered again in Fall II session, beginning the week of September 20. This is for swimmers who have passed Minnow or the equivalent.  The lessons are designed to teach advanced swimming techniques, including breast and butterfly strokes, competitive turns, and competition dives/ starts. $25/ $50

Aquacize: Adults - A fun class that improves flexibility and range of motion. For adults, age 18 -98 and abilities - no swimming required!
M, W, F, 8:45 - 9:45 a.m.; $30/$55

 

All basic fitness classes are free to Y members unless otherwise stated.  
Six-week sessions
Class space limited - Pre-registration required!   


     
 

FREE FITNESS PROGRAMS - 

Fitness First: M, T, Th - 6:10 - 7:00 A.M.  Advanced step aerobic, toning w/ Julie Parker.   Free Y-members/$45 potential members   instructor: Julie Parker    

Chisel & Chat: M, W, F - 8:00-8:45 A.M. An aerobic mix of step and floor exercises. Instructor:  Diane Smith                   Free/$45            

Total Body Conditioning : M, W, F - 9:00-9:45 A.M.  Mix of step and floor exercises.   Free/$45   instructor:  Marlene Jolliff                  

Strength: T, Th - 9:00-9:45 A.M.   Build strength, muscle tone, and flexibility. Free/$40         instructor:  Meg Manns   

In-Between Fitness: M, W, F - 10:00-11:00 A.M.    Low intensity, low impact dance type class. A great class for the beginner, taught by Beth Hull.     Free/$45      

Body Works:   T, Th - 5:00-5:45 P.M. - Strengthen, condition, and tone all the major muscle groups in this non-aerobic workout.   Instructor:  Carol McKinley  Free/ $40                      

Step It Up: M, W - 6:00-6:45 P.M.  This class is for all fitness levels. A variety of workouts with weights/strength highlighted.  Instructor:  Kelly Thacker      Free/$40                          

Boot Camp: T, Th - 6:00-6:45 P.M. (summer II only)  This class incorporates boxing type moves that work the upper and lower parts of the body.  Instructor: Beth Frey       Free/$40

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Other Fitness Offerings at reduced rates to members:  


 "Zumba" -  This is the latest dance workout craze sweeping the country! Great workout for the abs and hips! No previous dance experience is necessary.  Instructor:  Tiffany Mustain
Monday & Wednesday - 5:15-6:00 p.m.     $15 / $40

MAT PILATES PLUS & POWER YOGA:  (not held Summer II) These classes have been combined for Summer sessions only.  Mat Pilates Plus includes floor movement sequences in kneeling, prone, seated and supine positions.  Strengthens the core, improves balance, increases coordination and decreases stress.
Tuesday and Thursdays 6:00 - 6:45 pm                 $ 15 Y-members / $25 potential members/ or Yoga punchcard

PERSONAL TRAINING: YMCA trainers guide you, one-on-one, with your personalized fitness program.   $20 per hour, Y-members / $30 potential members, or Punchcards (ten, 1-hour session) for $150 Y-members/ $250 potential members.  Current trainers: Zack King,  Meg Manns, Ivan Collins.

Group Cycling -   Classes must have at least 4 (four) paid participants to be offered.  
    Monday Group Cycle - All-level group cycling class for an overall workout. Mondays, 7:00-7:45 p.m.   $12 Y-members $19 potential members  (CANCELLED FOR SUMMER II)

     (Lunchtime) Ride Express - Monday, 11:45 A.M. -12:15 P.M.; Also, Wednesday and Friday classes offered at the same time.   One day, six weeks - $9 / $15;  All three days - $22 / $ 45
    
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Hatha Yoga: Tuesdays and Thursday, 10:00-11:00 a.m.  OR  Monday and Wednesday - 7:00-7:45 P.M. in the Fitness Room.  Improve your flexibility and strength, improve posture, breathing, reduce stress.    Punchcard
   
Power Yoga - Yoga with an emphasis on strength moves. Instructor:  Carol McKinley     Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:00-5:45 p.m.  (Community Room)   Punchcard or payment of $25 Y-members/ $ 25 non-members;  RESUMES SEPTEMBER 20.

Yoga Punchcards available: 10 classes - $15 members/ $ 40 non-members; 
                                                 20 classes - $25 / $50 .

Tae Kwon Do/Self defense: T, Th - 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Korean martial art form offered by the month, year-round.  Tim Conkle is our lead instructor.  $30 Month/ $40 Month

Adult Volleyball:  Wednesdays - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., and Fridays - (summer hours) 5-7:00 p.m.   Open to any adult and older teens.   Free to Y members/ $15 year non-member.   

Adult Racquetball League: League is for intermediate to advanced skill players. Offered in January if enough interest.

Racquetball Private Lessons:  Learn the basics of this fast-paced sport with Frank Marsico.  Both adult and youth lessons are available. $ 5 per half-hour, members;  $15 per half-hour, non-members.

Massage: Swedish Relaxation massage offered by appointment only.  30-minute- $25 member /$30 potential member, plus tax;  1-Hour - $35/$40 plus tax

Register at the front desk for these programs and more!





Sports programs are seasonal;  Pre-registration required; participation fees vary.

I Love Baseball!  -  3-5 year olds
An introduction to the basics of T-Ball.  Baseball skills are practiced, as well as baseball drills and games.  This is a developmental program that requires volunteers to work with the players in a series of drills each week.  There are no teams, no prior practices; the program meets on Sundays in June at 1:00 p.m.

Cost is$15 / $25, includes T-shirt and cap.

T-BALL - 5-8 year olds
This is for players looking to transition to pitched ball play.  We recommend 10 players in the field, (4 outfielders); outs are recorded but not runs.  Later, some games may feature "coaches' pitch".  Games last 4 innings or 1 hour, 15 minutes, whichever comes first.  Sundays in June, first games start at 2:00 p.m.

Cost is $25 / $45, includes T-shirt and cap

Coaches and adult volunteers are needed for both programs.  

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FALL TRAVEL SOCCER REGISTRATION- now closed

Fall Outdoor Soccer: (U8-U15) -  Registration held in May-June on first-come, first-served basis- YMCA members register first week, all others register second week.  Season runs mid-August through September.   

Spring Outdoor Soccer: (U8-U15) - Registration held in January on first-come, first-served basis. Spring season runs mid-March through April and ends first weekend of May. 
                      
Outdoor U6 In-House League - Fall 2010 and Spring 2011: (Birthdates between August 1, 2004 to July 31, 2006. Informal beginner soccer for ages 4 and 5. May have some games against Hardin Northern teams.

The soccer year traditionally runs from August 1 to July 31. Children "age up" to next age bracket in the fall.

BIRTH CERTIFICATES REQUIRED for ALL new players to YMCA program!!!!

Four age groups are available for travel soccer , Fall 2010 - Spring 2011:
                  U-8 (birthdates between August 1, 2002 to July 31, 2004)
                  U-10  (birthdates between August 1, 2000 to July 31,2002)
                  U-12 (birthdates between August 1, 1998 to July 31, 2000)
                  U-15 (birthdates between August 1, 1995 to July 31, 1998)

Children may not play up more than two years from their true age; this is a state policy.

           Teams currently play in the Black Swamp League and travel to area communities within a 10-50 mile radius.
          Health Department -issued BIRTH CERTIFICATES are required for all new players;  ENTRY FEES ARE DUE upon registration!!!
         Youth who play in the Fall, 2010, season, will remain in the same age bracket for Spring, 2011.  Players, coaches, and teams register each season; teams will stay together where possible.

Teams may choose to play in area tournaments at their option.  The YMCA does not endorse tournament play.

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I Love Basketball!:  Six-week, fall program teaches age-appropriate skills - dribbling, passing, shooting, game situations.  Usually held Fall II session.
                          Ages 3 - 5:  Saturdays from 12:10-12:40 p.m. 
                          Ages 6 - 8: Saturdays from 11:35 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
$10 for Y-members / $20 potential members. 
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Beginning Racquetball: Grades 4-8. Specified times.  Learn the rules of the game, how to serve, volley, play offense and defense.  Basic skills are stressed.  Limit of five kids in a class.   
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Tae Kwon Do: The Korean form of martial art that teaches self defense and develops motor skills for ages six and up. Held year-round.   $30 per month, Y-members/ $40 potential members.  Contact Tim Conkle, instructor, for more information.

Other Youth Programs:

Home School Fitness:  Tuesdays, 1:00-2:00 p.m.;  pre-registration required for 7-week sessions, September through May.  $ 2 per child, per week. 
       

YOUTH PROGRAMS -

SUMMER CAMPS

(NOTE:  Summer Camps are held dependant upon number of participants)

Summer Day Camps - Pre-registration REQUIRED the week prior to the camp week you want to attend, please!   There is a participation fee for each of the camps and for Fun Fridays. 

        *  Camp Ne-Kah-Noh (ages 3-5)- Camp Ne-Kah-Noh usually offered for five or six weeks in the summer. Each week of camp is a different theme. Camp held on Monday through Friday; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00. - camp games, songs, crafts, swimming and special activities each week - kids should bring sneakers, swimsuit, towel.  

        *  Camp Lalawethika (grades K-5) - Six weeks in summer beginning mid-June; Monday through Thursday; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - traditional camp activities: games, crafts, songs, chants, along with swimming, board games, sports and special activities.  Kids should bring sneakers, swimsuit, towel, and sack lunch.  Fun Fridays are INCLUDED for FREE to every Camp Lalawethika camper, lunch is provided by the Y on Fun Friday. 
 
         *   Fun Fridays (grades K-5) - A supervised day of fun at the YMCA!  Swimming, gym games, and lunch provided!  Fun Friday is free to anyone enrolled in the week's day camp.  9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.     $10 Y-members / $15 non-members

                    PRE-REGISTRATION  and Fee Payment REQUIRED for all camps and Fun Friday.

Summer Overnights at the YMCA:  Grades K-5.   Pre-registration required!  Call for details!
              Lots of fun - games, sports, swimming, board games, crafts, and snacks!
 

 

More Fun Stuff for Youth -

6-7-8 Grade Teen Dance & Costume Party:  This year's dance date - Sunday, October 31, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. 
         Tickets: Pre-sale $1, at the door, $2 each
Please bring a canned good to donate to the local Helping Hands food pantry.
         The 6-7-8 Dance Party is co-sponsored by the Kenton Elks Lodge in conjunction with the Elks National Foundation's Drug Awareness Program and Promise Grant.
         Open to any 6,7,or 8th grader in Kenton and Hardin County school districts; traditionally held in the early evening in the fall; music, dancing, door prizes, costume contest, refreshments. 
         Help Needed: set-up, adult chaperones, clean-up; ideas and suggestions welcome!
To help, contact Julie Crowe at the YMCA, 419-673-6131, or email jcrowe@hardinnet.com

Youth Fitness Orientation: (currently unavailable - no instructor - contact Beth Hull at the YMCA if interested) This six-week class teaches youth, ages 12-15, the proper use of all exercise equipment in our weights room, as well as guidelines for creating an exercise routine.  Upon successful completion of the class, youth are entitled to work out in the weights & equipment room unaccompanied by an adult.  Instructor: 
Classes are offered by popular request - prefer to have at least 3 in the course.  Cost is $30 members/ $60 non-members.

Junior High Night at the YMCA (Middle School, too!): Designated Saturday evenings; Dates to be determined.  Exclusive use of the gym, pool, racquetball court, for middle school- and junior high school age students ONLY!  $1 members / $3 non-members.

Healthy Kids Day: Each year, YMCAs across America and the world celebrate National Healthy Kid's Day. Activities include information booths, games, prizes, snacks & more. 

Y Kids Parties: Held Halloween & Christmas. Activities include songs, games, crafts & stories.

SILLY SATURDAYS - This program is usually held from 9:00 - 12:00 noon the 2nd Saturday of the month beginning September; details are seasonal; Miss Beverly is the coordinator.  $ 8 / $12       Pre-registration is required! 

DANCE - There are no dance class offerings scheduled for the summer.

       

*  NOTE:  We're sorry, but the YMCA Gymnastics program is not available at this time. We hope to be able to offer it in the near future.  Thank you. Hardin County Family YMCA 918 West Franklin St. - Kenton, Ohio 43326 Phone: (419) 673-6131 Fax: (419) 675-3492 Email: sgalvin@hardinnet.com   Building Hours: Summer - April 4 - November 6, 2010 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM - 7:30 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday Closed Sundays   Winter - November 7, 2010 - April 2, 2011 6:00 AM-10:00 PM  Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 1:00 - 5:00 PM Sundays Sunday Hours:  November 7, 2010, through March 27, 2011, open 1-5 p.m. April through October, closed Sundays