York Programs

Adult Swim

Ages 18+

This class is designed for beginner through advanced swimmers. Focus on proper stroke technique and endurance.

Geared for youth at a beginner level to advance their skills and feel confident in the water which will include breathing and stroke technique development.

Affordable Housing

Y Housing Resources (YHR) is a strategic partnership between the Y’s Community Development Corporation, YCDC, and the Housing Initiatives Community Development Corporation, HIDCD. The mission of YHR is to couple affordable housing with the provision of supportive services to create stable and long-term living for York County residents.

Beginner Fencing

Ages 6 and Up

This class is based upon the fundamentals and beginning steps of fencing. Come learn to fence and have a great time. Program is 10 weeks.

Time Varies by Location

Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program

The YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program is designed to help participants with hypertension. This program aids them in lowering their blood pressure by following a path that combines blood pressure self-monitoring, nutrition education seminars and personalized support.

Time Varies by location

BODYCOMBAT®

BODYCOMBAT® is a challenging mix of martial arts and endurance, unleashing strength you never knew you had!

Time Varies by Location

BODYFLOW®

BODYFLOW® is a Yoga, Tai Chi, and Pilates workout that builds flexibility and strength and leaves you feeling centered and calm.

Time Varies by Location

BODYPUMP®

BODYPUMP® is a barbell class that builds strength, tones the body and pushes you to the limit.

Time Varies by Location

BODYPUMP®/ BODYFLOW®

Ages 11 - 18

Build strength and endurance and develop balance and flexibility in this 1 hour Les Mills class combo!  Participants will learn proper strength training techniques while exercising to motivating popular music during the first half of the class.  Following the barbell portion of the class, students will flow through yoga, tai chi and Pilates postures designed to increase balance, range of motion and core strength.  Exercise modifications will be demonstrated to ensure that all students have success in this great combination program.

Camp Spirit

Ages 5 - 16

Camp Spirit runs June through August.

Childwatch

(Ages 3 months - 12 years)

Free child care is available during scheduled hours for YMCA Members who work out in the wellness center, participate in a group exercise class, use the pool or open gym. Ages vary by branch.

Hours Vary by Location

Competitive Stroke Clinics

Ages 12 - 18

Throughout the year York YMCA Swimming offers specialized clinics and mini-camps. These sessions are open to all competitive swimmers and focus on stroke development, starts, turns, and the mental aspects of improving performance.

Enhance® Fitness

This evidence-based low-impact aerobic group exercise program helps older adults of all fitness levels become more active, energized and empowered to sustain independent lives.

Fitness Evaluations

A trained wellness staff member will assess your current fitness level by evaluating cardio respiratory strength, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance. New members receive one free evaluation session.

By Appointment

Freedom From Smoking®

The Freedom from Smoking® program, developed by the American Lung Association, is a 7-week program designed to help people quit tobacco use and develop a smoke-free lifestyle.

Rolling Registration, Varies by Location

Girls Intramural Volleyball Program

Ages 4 - 8, 11 - 15

This fun program will enhance your volleyball skills through instruction, drills, practices and games. This program is for girls of all skill levels between grades 4-8 and ages 11-15.

Time Varies by Age Group

Group Cycle

This is a high-intensity, low-impact, 45-minute workout. Participants must bring water and towel. You may reserve a bike up to 2 days in advance.

Mondays 6am – 6:45am, 9:15am – 10am,

Tuesdays 12:15pm – 1pm, 5:30pm – 6:15pm

Wednesdays 6am – 6:45am, 9:15am – 10am

Thursdays 12:15pm – 1pm, 5:30pm – 6:15pm, Friday 6am – 6:45am, 9:15am – 10am

Saturdays 8:30am – 9:15am

Health and Wellbeing Presentations and Seminars

Learn more about healthy living topics through our seminar series provided by our community partners and YMCA staff.

Time Varies by Seminar

Home School Physical Education

Ages 3 - 18

Do you need a place for your homeschoolers to engage in physical exercise as well as develop relationships with their peers? Homeschool programs are available to both YMCA members and prospective members. All of our programs are taught by certified and qualified staff. These are available on either Mondays or Wednesdays from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the York Branch YMCA to children ages 3-18.

Mondays and Wednesdays 1pm – 2pm

Indoor Cycle for the Outdoor Cyclist

High intensity 45-minute class geared for the outside rider features long intervals and short recovery periods. Participants must have a heart rate monitor, water and towel.

Offered only March – November

Kid’s Club Summer Camp

Registration Fee: $30/Child $50/Family

Leaders in Training – Camp Spirit

Learn to Run

Prepare for 5K races or running for fitness during this 8-week program. Participants will learn basic running and stretching skills require to complete a 5K.

Learn to Run Distance

Prepare to run the Hanover YMCA Half Marathon by training with York YMCA running coaches.  A mileage schedule is provided to each participant.  Group runs that increase in mileage take place every other Saturday. This program is offered annually every fall. Registration opens on September 1.

Dates:

• Aug 12 – 4 miles
• Aug 26 – 6 miles
• Sept 9 – 8 miles
• Sept 23 – 10 miles
• Oct 1st – Race Day!

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a FREE 12-week research-based program that supports cancer survivors in regaining their physical, emotional and spiritual strength. This health and wellness exercise program is conducted in a small group environment that includes individualized attention for each participant. Adult survivors are eligible to join the program during all stages of recovery. This program also serves and embraces the families and caregivers that have been affected by the disease through a free family membership throughout the course of the program.

Rolling Registration, Varies by Location

Massage

A licensed massage therapist relieves the effects of stress while enhancing general health and alleviating pain.

By Appointment

Available at Southern, Dover and York YMCA branches.

Nutrition Coaching

A certified nutrition coach will help you implement healthy eating strategies to improve wellbeing and reach your goals.

By Appointment

Personal Training & Meet Our Trainers

A certified personal trainer will develop a structured program to help you reach your personal goals.

By Appointment

Private Swim Lessons

Any Age

These one-on-one lessons offer individuals of any age the chance to learn to improve swimming skills in a private, respectful and safe atmosphere.

By Appointment

Recreational Swimming

Ages 6 - 12

This six-stage swimming program teaches both beginning and advanced techniques to students.

Time Varies by Location

SafeKids Tae Kwon Do

Ages 6 and Up

The practice of Tae Kwon Do teaches children and adults discipline, self-control, and safety. This program, taught by 3rd and 4th degree master instructors, is a helpful activity for children with ADD, ADHD, and some forms of Autism. It is also an excellent program for children who need the added structured discipline to stay focused and respect authority. Kids will also learn about “stranger danger,” and the avoidance of gangs, guns, and drugs. This youth and family program is offered at all four YMCA of York and York County branches.

Time Varies by Location

Available at the Dover, York and Southern YMCA branches.

Semi-Private Swim Lessons

Any Age

These small group lessons offer individuals of any age the chance to learn to improve swimming skills in a private, respectful and safe atmosphere.

Available at Southern and York branches.

By Appointment Only

SilverSneakers® Circuit

Combine fun & fitness to increase your cardiovascular & muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Handheld weights, elastic tubing, and a ball are alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography.

Time Varies by Location

SilverSneakers® Classic

Variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength & range of movement for daily living skills. Handheld weights, elastic tubing with handles and balls are offered for resistance, and the chair is used for seated and/or standing support.

Time Varies by Location

SilverSneakers® Yoga

A complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote decreased stress and mental clarity.

Time Varies by Location

Available at the Dover, York and Southern YMCA branches.

SPARK and Kid Yoga

Ages 6 - 10

Sports Play and Active Recreation for Kids is an all-inclusive physical activity program that develops social, motor and personal skills through group play.

Specialty Camps

Ages 5 - 12

Strength Training

Increase strength, range of motion, balance and stability in this 40-minute studio class. Various resistance and stability tools are used such as dumbbells, barbells, medicine balls and the BOSU.

Mondays 12:10pm – 12:50pm

Stroke Development

Ages 6 - 12

Students in stage 5 work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive stokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.

Mondays 6:30pm – 7:10pm

Stroke Introduction

Ages 6 - 12

Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.

Tuesdays 5:45pm – 6:25pm, Thursdays 6:30pm – 7:10pm

Swimming at the York Y

Ages 5 - 18

This class will introduce swimmers ages 5 and up, novice to expert, to the team sport of swimming. Swimming will be taught in a healthy, competitive environment with coaching and instruction.

Tai Chi for Arthritis

This graceful and relaxing form of exercise is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints. Program can increase flexibility and balance and reduces pain and stiffness associated with arthritis. Program runs in 12 week sessions.

Time Varies by Location

Available at the Dover and York YMCA branches.

Teen Swim

Ages 13 - 17

Geared for youth at a beginner level to advance their skills and feel confident in the water which will include breathing and stroke technique development.

Time Varies by Location

Tidal Waves Swim Team

Ages 12 - 18

The York YMCA’s Tidal Waves Swim Team is open to youth of all levels & abilities. It is the perfect program for those who love to swim but have never competed on a team It is ideally for those who enjoy competitive swimming but enjoy a low pressure, relaxed atmosphere. It is especially beneficial for high school swimmers wishing to stay in shape during the off-season. Swimmers compete in local swim meets that give them friendly competition and teach them sportsmanship and teamwork. Practice is held at two locations, the Graham Aquatic Center, located at 543 N. Newberry Street in York, and the York YMCA Southern Branch, located at 100 Constitution Ave in Shrewsbury.

Time Varies by Location

Water Acclimation

Ages 3 - 5

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of waters in stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.

Mondays 10:35 – 11:15 am

Tuesday 5:00pm – 5:40pm

Saturdays 9:45am – 10:25am

Water Discovery

Ages 6 mo - 18 mo

Parents accompany children in stage A, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.

Time Varies by Location

Water Exploration

Ages 19 mo - 36 mo

In stage B, the parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.

Time Varies by Location

Water Movement

Ages 3 - 5

In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

Tuesdays 10:35am – 11:15am, 5:45pm – 6:25pm

Water Stamina

Ages 3 - 5

In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

Offered in May and June

Tuesdays 11:20am – 12:00pm

Wellness Center Orientation

Meet with a trained staff member to learn proper form and usage of YMCA equipment. New members receive two free orientation appointments to learn how to use cardio and strength equipment.

By Appointment

Women’s Self Defense Clinic

Learn the basic skills necessary to protect yourself. This 3-hour clinic will teach you how to be aware of your surroundings, as well as provide you self-defense moves in case of an attack.

Topics Include:

• PA – Use-of-Force law
• PA – Stand Your Ground
• Body Alarm Reaction
• Taser/Firearms/Pepper Spray
• Martial Arts
• Redman Sparring with Instructor

Rolling Registration, Varies by Location

Y Achievers Program

Ages 14 - 19

Y-Achievers is a college-preparatory program that helps teens and young adults prepare for their futures. The core elements of the Y-Achievers program is to help youth pursue higher education and career goals, establish relationships with area leaders, organizations and media networks while having concentrated focus on youth development and awareness. These skills will be achieved by applying the following tools: career exploration, SAT/ACT preparation, tutoring, networking, mentoring, college tours, communication workshops, and leadership development workshops. All meetings are held at the YMCA of York and York County in York Branch located at 90 N. Newberry St., York, PA 17401. Enter through the Childcare and Youth Development doors.

Saturday Schedule

9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Meeting Dates

September 10, 2016

October 1, 2016

October 29, 2016

November 19, 2016

December 10, 2016

January 7, 2017

January 14-16, 2017 (MLK)

February 4, 2017

February 25, 2017

March 11, 2017

April 8, 2017

yachieversyork@gmail.com

Spring College Tour

March 19th-25th

Cost: $375.00

Y Kids Club

The YMCA offers quality before and after school programs in six school districts across York County. All programs are licensed by the Department of Human Services and are enrolled in Pennsylvania’s Keystone Stars Quality Assurance Program. Each staff member who works in these programs are licensed by the Department of Public Welfare and certified in pediatric first aid and CPR. Annual training requirements include fire and water safety, child abuse prevention, and an additional 10 hours’ curriculum based training. Lesson plans are posted weekly that include rich opportunities for exploration in interest areas. Homework help is offered and children have the opportunity to engage in free play while in the program.

Time Varies by Location

Y Readers II

Students Entering 5th-8th Grade

Y-Readers I

YFitnessChallenge

Throughout the year, we offer fitness challenges to help you get motivated for improved health! Information will be posted in each branch and on our Facebook pages.

YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program

The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is a community-based lifestyle improvement program for pre-diabetic adults. Its purpose is to empower adults with lasting lifestyle changes that will improve their overall health and reduce their chance of developing type 2 diabetes.

Participants gather in a relaxed classroom setting and work together in small groups to learn how to incorporate healthier eating and moderate physical activity into their daily lives.

Rolling Registration, Varies by Location

Yoga

Strengthen and reenergize with yoga by challenging your muscular strength, flexibility, balance and mental stamina.

Time Varies by Location

Yoga Gentle Flow

Increase balance, coordination and flexibility through breath-synchronized movement. A slow-paced flow class that begins with standing postures, flows into balance poses and includes many floor postures. This is the perfect class to stretch sore muscles, increase range of motion and de-stress! All skill levels welcomed.

Hours Vary by Location

Yoga Vinyasa Flow

Coordinate movement with breath while flowing from one posture to the next. The class format includes Sun Salutations, balance, heart and hip openers, spine twists, core strength and final relaxation. Participants will flow between standing and floor positions. All skill levels welcomed.

Tuesdays 12:15pm – 1:15pm, 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Wednesdays 5:45am – 6:45am

Thursdays 6:30pm – 7:30pm

York YMCA Child Development

Ages 1 - 5

Since the 1960’s, the YMCA of York County has been providing a quality, affordable child development program to families in the area. The Y’s Child Development Center’s primary purpose is to provide a quality early learning experience in an environment where parents will know their children are safe and nurtured. This child-centered program provides opportunities for growth, hands-on exploration and child-led learning through play.

Our child development program is licensed by the PA Department of Human Services. At 12-months and walking, children transition to our toddler room where exploration, social skills and language development are key focus areas. As skills develop, older toddlers, starting at 24-months, begin to work on toilet training. Once potty trained, children participate in weekly swimming lessons. Swimming is an important part of the weekly activities in our program.

In addition, the York Branch YMCA has two preschool classrooms for children ages three to five. Using the creative curriculum and learning centers, lesson plans are developed around the observed interests of the children. We strive to develop unique and enriching activities that encompass creative thinking, exploration of science and mathematics, inquiry, discovering, beginning literacy and community involvement.

The preschool classrooms implement the P.A.T.H.S. (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies) Curriculum to enhance social emotional development. Within this curriculum, children learn to recognize their feelings and appropriate ways to express them.

Financial Aid

Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. We accept CCW/CCIS funding

York YMCA Girls Volleyball Club

Ages 11 - 18

This program is for girls who want to practice and compete at a high school level. Practices are twice a week from December through May with weekend tournaments twice a month from January through May at locations throughout Pennsylvania. If you want to learn from highly qualified instructors and prepare for our intramural program, club volleyball and/or school volleyball the York YMCA offers a three-day volleyball clinic.

December through May, Monday 7:30pm – 8:30pm

Youth/Teen Co-Ed Dodge Ball League

Ages 10 - 14

Join us for non-stop games in a fun, recreational setting. Games are played with safe and soft, rubber-coated, foam balls. Teams are formed after the first day.

November through December

Zumba® Fitness

Zumba fuses hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing moves to create a dynamic workout system designed to be fun and easy to do!

Time Varies by Location