put a
WILSON-GRAY YMCA YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER
SPRING
in your
STEP!
A branch of the Greater Hartford YMCA Association
SPRING 2014 SESSION I &11
4.14.2014 TO 6.1.2014
REGISTER NOW!
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
2014 Before & After School
Care Program
The YMCA's before and After-School
programs offer quality care for Elementary
age children, in a safe, secure environment.
We offer a curriculum that appeal to kids
and at the same time Teach confidence,
encourages self-expression and enriches
social development...
all under the watchful eyes of trained and
caring staff.
For more information please contact:
Sarah Chambers-Director of Child
Care Programs
860-241-9622 or
sarah.chambers@ghymca.org
Annie Fisher STEM & Montessori
Magnet Schools
280 Plainfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
Betances STEM Magnet School
585 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
Hartford Pre-K Magnet School
85 Edwards Street
Hartford, CT 06120
Noah Webster Microsociety School
5 Cone Street
Hartford, CT 06105
WILSON-GRAY YMCA
YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER
PROGRAMS & EVENTS • SPRING 2014
April 14 - June 1
www.ghymca.org
Ramon E. Betances Early Learning
Reading Lab
42 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
Y-TIP Program
(Teen Incentive Program)
The goal of Y-TIP is to break the cycle
of poverty for as many teens as
possible by saving lives, building
dreams, inspiring learning, and
providing impoverished teens with the
skills needed to compete in the global
marketplace.
For more information please
contact:
Tim Baymon- Program Coordinator
Tim.baymon@ghymca.org
Y ACHIEVERS
The Achievers Program is the catalyst
that provides exposure to present and
future educational/career opportunities,
instills positive social values, ignites
students' thirst for knowledge, enables
students to reach their full potential by
creating opportunities for adults and
the community to participate in their
lives, and empowers families to assist
students in reaching higher goals
GIRLS CREATING A FUTURE
Mission is to empower, educate, and
equip young women of color to be
successful leaders.
CELBRATE YOUR EVENT AT THE Y!
Be our guest to celebrate your birthday
or special occasion at the Y. The Y is
also a great place to hold your next
corporate outing.
Birthday Parties – Rentals
DAYS:
Saturdays & Sundays
Community Room - $75.00/hour
Prices may be subject to change
Gymnasium-$75.00 half court
$125.00 full court
For more information please contact:
valencia.williams@ghymca.org
Ages: 8 to 17 years of age accepted
Days Wednesdays
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Program Coordinator: Tashia Davis;
tashia.davis@ghymca.org
Reach & Rise Mentoring Program
The Reach & Rise Mentoring Program
will engage youth, ages 6-17, who lack
positive role models and are in
communities challenged by social issues
such as poverty, crime, truancy, and
sub-standard housing.
Program Coordinator: Krystal Bravo;
krystal.bravo@ghymca.org
BRANCH HOURS
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
5:00AM TO 9:00PM
SATURDAY
7:00AM TO 6:00PM
SUNDAY
12:00PM-6:00PM
444 Albany Avenue
Hartford, CT 06120
www.ghymca.org
www.ghymcablog.com
LIVE.LEARN.THRIVE.EXPLORE.OVERCOME.CONQUEOUR. DEVELOP.
YOU BELONG TO THE YMCA!
WLSON-GRAY YMCA YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER
Branch of the YMCA of Greater Hartford Association
444 Albany Avenue, Hartford CT 06120. WilsonGrayYMCA.org. 860.241.9622
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
SPORTS
REGISTER NOW!
YMCA CAMP DAKOTA
"Let's Dance" Program
SMALL GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING
This is where fitness gets personal and so
do the results. Enjoy the outstanding
benefits of a personal trainer who will work
with you and your crew to create an
excersise pland designed to achieve your
overall fitness goals.
3 people= $20.00 per person
4 people=$15.00 per person
5 people = $12.00 per person
6 people = $ 10.00 per person
*The program is open to non membes for an
additional $10.00 for a day use pass.
Healthy Life Style
1 on 1 Consultation
Are you diabetic, have hypertension or are
you under high cholesterol advisement?
Schedule a Nutrition consultation
Registered Dietician, Patrice Hubert, RD
Silver Sneakers-For the Young at
Heart
Silver Sneakers is a class designed
To increase strength, range of
Movement, agility, balance
And control. Improve participants
Functional capacities, physical
Fitness level and sense of well
Being.
Tuesdays: 11am-11:45am
Thusday: 11am-11:45am
Saturdays: 12pm-12:45pm
MOCHA Hartford (Men of Color Health
Awareness)
Is a program designed to reduce the health
disparities among men of color. The MOCHA
Pledge "My community is in need. It is in
need of me. It is in need of my fatherhood
and brotherhood. I pledge to be present. My
presence depends on my health. My
community depends on me. I pledge to be
healthier in mind, body and spirit. I will
foster this in my family. I will carry this in
my community.
GROUP EXCERCISE
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Morning Motivation
Streamline Sculpt
Abs Blast
Lunch Crunch Boot Camp
Cardio Kickboxing
Pilates
Group Cycling
Zumba
Silver Sneakers
Yoga
Power Boxing
Abs & Glutes
Chair Yoga
H.I.I.T.
Stretch & Tone
M.O.C.H.A
G.H.A.T.
Body Challenge
Mondays
Thursdays
6 am- Morning Motivation
9 am- Streamline Sculpt
10 am- Abs Blast
12 pm- Boot Camp
6 pm- Cardio Kickboxing
7 pm- Pilates
7 am- Group Cycling
9 am- Cardio Kick boxing
10 am- Abs & Glutes
11 am - Silver sneakers
12 pm- Chair Yoga
6 pm - Zumba
Tuesdays
7 pm- H.I.I.T
7 am- Group Cycling
9 am- Zumba
10 am -Body Challenge
11 am -Silver sneakers
5 pm- Group Cycling
Fridays
6 pm- Streamline Sculpt
7pm- Yoga
Saturdays
Wednesdays
10 am -Zumba
12pm-Silver sneakers
6 am -G.H.A.T.
9 am- Zumba Toning
10 am -Yoga
12 pm- Lunch Crunch Boxing
5 pm- Ab Blast
6 pm- Zumba
7 pm -Power boxing
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
THE YMCA STRIVES TO SERVE EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF THE ABILITY TO PAY.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING OUR BRANCH OFFICE.
9- am H.I.I.T
10- am Stretch & Tone
12- pm Lunch Crunch G.H.A.T
6 p Group Cycling
9 am- M.O.C.H.A.
SPORTS PROGRAMS
The Wilson-Gray YMCA "Let's Dance"
Program is a full school year length
dance program that runs from
September until June each year.
During this time, students learn and
improve upon their dance technique
and gain performance experience as
they gear up for special events and
the annual dance showcase. Classes
include, but are not limited to: ballet,
tap/jazz, hip hop, break dance,
liturgical, creative movement, drill
team and cheerleading; serving ages
3-18. Student must register no later
than the end of January to participate
in the June dance show case.
However, students can still join and
participate in jazz/tap, hip hop, break
dance, liturgical, and dance stars in
preparation for summer auditions or
to get a jump start on the next year.
Missed the deadline?
Don't worry! A summer intensive is
coming up for our September "Rising
Stars" showcase. Auditions will be
held on Monday, July 14th to
participate with our select
performance troupe for this special
September event. For any questions
or for more information, please
contact:
Ms. Chinue 860.241.9622, ext. 121
or chinue.govan@ghymca.org
YMCA Camp Dakota offers a summer
full of sports, games, swimming,
nature, music & drama, arts &
crafts, and new friendships. Each
session’s activities are planned
around a theme. We create a camp
experience that helps develop the
children of our future through
growth in spirit, mind, and body.
While providing a safe and fun
recreational environment, campers
will be exposed to many new and
educational activities. We will
continue to focus on our core values
of Caring, Honesty, Respect and
Responsibility. At the Wilson-Gray
YMCA Youth and Family Center, we
firmly believe these values are the
most important values in life, and we
teach them to the children attending
all of our programs.
YMCA Camp Dakota is located at the
Learning Corridor; 43 Vernon Street,
Hartford, CT 06106
Hours of Operation:
9:00am-4:00pm
Pre-Camp: 7:00am-9:00am
Post-Camp 4:00pm-5:30pm
Cost: $175 per session
1 week sessions:
June 16-August 15
(No camp on Friday, July 4th)
Bus transportation will be available
from Wilson-Gray YMCA to the
Learning Corridor at 8:00am and
from the Learning Corridor to
Wilson-Gray YMCA at 4:30pm.
Email: camp.dakota@ghymca.org
Questions can be directed to Sarah
Chambers, Camp Director at
860-241-9622 or
sarah.chambers@ghymca.org
Preview days will be held at the
Wilson-Gray YMCA on Thursday,
THE YMCA OF GREATER HARTFORD IS A NON-PROFIT 501 (C) (3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION CONSISTING OF 11 BRANCHES. THE YMCA OF GREATER HARTFORD CURRENTLY SERVES 108,000 INDVIDUALS INCLUDING 61,000
April 17 and Thursday, May 8 from
CHILDREN IN 44 COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE CAPITAL REGION. THE YMCA STRIVES TO SERVE ALL REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY.
5:30-7pm.
A Camp Open House will be held on
Tuesday, May 20 from 5:30-7:00pm
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Friday Night Madness Adult Men’s League
Law-Firm League
Boys High School Fall Basketball
Co-Ed Volleyball
Flag Football
Hockey in the Streets
Martial Arts
Steel Pan Drumming
Table Tennis
Travel and AAU Basketball
Youth and Adult Soccer
Youth Instructional Basketball
Mondays
Wednesdays
5AM-8am-Open Gym
8am-11am- Open Gym
2pm-4pm- Pre-Teen Time
5pm-6Ppm-AAU
6pm-9pm-Men’s League
5AM-8am- Open Gym
8am-11am- Open Gym
2pm-4pm-Pre-Teen Time
5pm-6pm-AAU
6pm-7pm- Zumba
7 pm- 9pm Men’s League
Tuesdays
Thursdays
5am-8 am Open Gym
8am-11am Open Gym
2pm-4pm Pre-Teen Time
5pm-6pm AAU
5am-8am -Open Gym
8am-11am -Open Gym
2pm-4pm Pre-Teen Time
6pm-7pm -Zumba
7:30 pm-9 pm Volleyball
Fridays
Saturdays
5am-8am -Open Gym
8am-11am-Open Gym
2pm-4pm- Pre-Teen Time
5pm-6pm- Youth Basketball Team
6pm-9pm- Men’s League
7am-9am -Open Gym
10am-12pm- Basketball
12pm-6pm -Open Gym
Sundays
12pm-2:30pm-Open Gym
2:30pm-4pm-Volleyball
4pm-6pm-Open Gym
*Gym Schedule may vary *
ROCK WALL CLIMB SCHEDULE
Mondays –Fridays
4 pm- 8 pm
For more information contact Glenn Mauldin 860.241.9622, ext.104