All YMCA School Age Programs are staffed by certified child care professionals and elementary level programs are licensed by the state. School Age Programs are not just a place for your children to hang out while you are at work. We have a unique curriculum, researched and developed from the most current and cutting edge educational and character building resources available. Our programs help children create positive peer relationships, develop healthy self-esteem, and gain a strong sense of self-awareness.
Need some time to yourself? Why not drop your kids off at Kids Night Out? At Kids Night Out, your children will enjoy swimming, games, rock climbing, crafts, dinner and more! So, drop your kids off for a night of fun!
KNO is available for children ages 3-12 (must be potty trained) and is held on Friday's from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.
For members, KNO cost $15 for the first child and $5 each for additional children. For non-members, KNO costs $20 for the first child and $10 each for additional children. Upcoming KNO dates:
January 6th & 20th
February 3rd & 17th
March 2nd & 16th
April 6th & 20th
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Tae Kwon Do classes are offered at a variety of levels for anyone ages 6 to adult.
Tae Kwon Do classes available are:
Youth Beginner
Youth Advanced (ages 6-13)
Adult (ages 14-older)
The classes meet twice a week and cost $55 for members and $80 for non-members. If you are interested in trying a class out before committing to a month, please stop by. All new participants are offered 1 free class to try.
Enjoy the Baynard Family Kids' Zone!
--Children can stay and play for up to 2 hours while you work out!
--Ages 3 months- 12 years old welcome
--Indoor playground for children up to 7 years of age
--Nintendo Wii available for children 7 years of age and older
--First Aid/CPR certified staff
Monday—Friday
8:00 am—12:30 pm
3:30 pm—8:30 pm
Saturday
8:00 am—12:30 pm
Sunday
Closed
ACTIVITY ROOM
--Children ages 7 & up are welcome!
--Children can stay and play for up to 2 hours while you work out!
--Nintendo Wii ,ping pong table, arts and crafts, puzzles, books and more!
Monday—Friday
6:00 pm—8:30 pm
Saturday
8:00 am—12:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
*Closed all major holidays
YMCA Dance Academy
The YMCA Dance Academy offers programs for all ages. From Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop to Adult Tap classes, there is a class for everyone keeping kids and adults active and healthy! Kelly Homman, Dance Director, studied dance with Rose Marie Dickman and BalletMet Columbus. She has choreographed and directed numerous productions including the Nutcracker, Cinderella and Peter Pan. She has successfully passed ballet examinations for the Cecchetti Council of America, a professional ballet organization for teachers, and studied the Royal Academy of Dance's preschool ballet curriculum. She is currently the Dance Adjunct at Perkins Elementary and is thrilled to establish a dance academy for the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg.
Contact: Kelly Homman (727) 328-YMCA (9622) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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CLASSES OFFERED
SCHOOL FOR THE YOUNG DANCER
Your young dancer will learn age-appropriate technique, musicality, and rhythm to develop a love of dance and prepare them for our next level.
Creative Movement:
- Tuesday 9:30 to 10:00am
- Wednesday. 11:00am to11:30am
Tumbling for Toddlers:
- Monday. 10:00am to10:45am
PreBallet/Tap Combo ages 3-4:
- Tuesday. 10:00am to10:45am
- Monday. 4:15pm to 5:00pm
- Monday. 5:00pm to 5:45pm
- Wednesday. 6:00pm -6:45pm
PreBallet age 5-6:
- Thursday 4:00pm to 5:00pm and 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Tap/Jazz age 5-6:
- Tuesday 4:00pm to 5:00pm and Thursday 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Ballet/Tap combo age 5-6:
- Wednesday. 5:00pm to 6:00pm
SCHOOL FOR THE BEGINNING DANCER:
Ballet 1:
- Thursday 5:00pm to 6:00pm
- Wednesday. 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Jazz 1:
- Wednesday 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Tap 1:
- Wednesday 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Hip Hop 1:
- Tuesday 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Lyrical 1:
- Thursday 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Ballet 2/3:
- Tuesday 4:00pm to 5:00pm
SCHOOL FOR THE INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED DANCER:
- Ballet 2/3 Tuesday.4:00pm to 5:00pm
- Ballet Int. Monday 5:00pm to 6:00pm
- Int. Lyrical:Monday 7:00pm to 8:00pm
- Int. Jazz :Monday 6:00pm to 7:00pm
- Int. Tap Tuesday 7:00pm to 8:00pm
- Hip Hop 2 Tuesday 6:00pm to 7:00pm
- Jazz 2 : Wednesday. 6:45-7:45
Adult/Teen Classes:
- Teen Hip Wednesday. Hop 7:00pm to 8:00pm
- Teen Ballet Thursday 7:00pm to 8:00pm
- Adult Tap: Monday 11:00am to12:00pm and Wednesday. 7:45pm to 8:45pm
SWIM LESSONS
We have a variety of swim lessons available for all ages, infants to seniors. Below you can find the class that best suits what you are looking for. For more information please contact the Aquatics Staff listed below.
SESSION DATES:
APRIL 30th - MAY 24th
MAY 29th - JUNE 21st
JUNE 25th - JULY 19th
JULY 23rd - AUGUST 16th
AUGUST 20th - SEPTEMBER 13th
REGULAR SESSIONS (2x's per week for four (4) weeks.)
SATURDAY SESSIONS (1x per week for four (4) weeks.)
COST: $20/members;$40/program members
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Private Swim Lessons
Available for two year olds through adults who want some extra attention and more instruction. All of our private lessons are taught by our own certified instructors.
Adult Swim Lessons
Classes consist of instruction in basic swimming, stroke techniques and personal safety skills. Class is set up to move at your own pace with no pressure to advance too quickly.
Parent/Child (Ages 6-36 Months)
Emphasizes water adjustment, parenting skills and water safety. Special attention is given to the varying developmental stages of this group. Goals for this program include the child's enjoyment and adjustment in and around the water, while instructing parents how to assist in the development of their children's future swimming skills.
Preschool Lessons (Ages 3-5 yrs)
Children work under the direct supervision of qualified instructors to learn basic swimming techniques and safety in and around the water. Children will move at their own pace.
• Pike/Eel—Beginners
• Ray/Starfish—Advanced Beginners
Semi-Private Lessons (Ages 3 - 5 yrs)
This class is the same as the regular preschool class with a smaller student/teacher ratio.
Youth Lessons (Ages 6-12 yrs)
Develop the child toward student-centered learning. This forty-five minute program offers personal safety, personal growth, stroke development, water games, sports and basic water rescue. Child should be aware of and follow pool rules. The instructor will teach swimming techniques that are matched according to each child's skill and learning abilities. The more advanced your child becomes in this program, the more strokes he/she will learn. Remember, each child progresses at a different pace!
• Polliwog—Beginners
• Guppy—Advanced Beginners
• Minnow/Fish—Intermediate
• Flying Fish/Shark—Advanced
Water Fitness Classes
Water Aerobics
Develop muscle tone and flexibility, while the buoyancy of the water cushions the joints. Exercises can be adjusted for low, medium or high impact. You do not have to be a swimmer to attend.
Deep Water Aerobics
Develop muscle tone and flexibility. Use flotation devices along with the buoyancy of water to cushion your joints. Exercises can be adjusted for low, medium, or high impact. You must be a swimmer to attend.
Happy Hinges
This is an opportunity for individuals with bone, muscle, or joint problems to exercise through a workout that fits their needs. Specially designed, low-impact workout consisting of three categories: range of motion exercises, strengthening exercises, and conditioning exercises. Warm water and slow movements can also help relieve pain and stiffness.
Moving Forward
Specialized program for people who want one-on-one assisted exercise in the water. These sessions are held in chest-deep water and use a variety of equipment and aquatic apparatuses. Great for victims of stroke, accidents, CP, etc.
** Call for availability**
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Swim Team (Ages 8-18 yearsOpen/Family Swim)
o Available for children and youth interested in joining a swim team. Two different sessions are offered; Pre-Swim Team and Swim Team. Both programs are held monthly beginning on the 1st of every month and ending on the last day of the month. Swim Team is offered Monday through Friday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm ($70 for members, $110 for non-members) and Pre-Swim is held Monday through Thursday from 6:00pm to 7:00pm ($60 for members, $100 for non-members)
Open/Family Swim
Open for your swimming enjoyment. There will be no classes and all swimming activities will be open to members. Children 8 years and older are allowed in the pool without supervision; any child younger then 8 needs to have parental supervision. *No exceptions*
Lap Swim
Pool time for lap swim only. Lap swim is an Adult Fitness Activity. Youth under the age of 13 are not allowed to participate. Youth under the age of 16 must pass a swim test in order to participate. Masks, fins, snorkels, and kickboards are allowed. Noodles and other instructional floatation devices are not allowed in the lap lanes. If more than two swimmers are in a lane, you must stay to the right and circle swim. **A minimum of one lap lane will be open at all times.
SUMMER CAMP 2012 UPDATE
Summer Camp 2012 packets will be available February 1, 2012. The locations listed below as well as the YMCA Before/After School locations will have the packets for pick-up.
The YMCA offers camp during the school year while schools are closed for Holiday's and In-Service days:
SCHOOL SITE camp information, please contact our School Age Program office at 727-895-9622.
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HARBORDALE YMCA camp information, please call 727-821-9348.
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JIM & HEATHER GILLS YMCA camp information, please call 727-328-9622.
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CHILDS PARK YMCA camp information, please call 727-209-9622.
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The following YMCA Dance Camps are located at the Jim and Heather Gills YMCA facility. For more information, please call 727-328-9622.
KELLY HOMMANN, DIRECTOR
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HARBORDALE ANNIVERSARY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
April 14, 2012, 9:00 - 11:00 am
TAKE 25 SUMMER SAFETY EVENT
May 25, 2012, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
FATHER'S DAY BREAKFAST
June 16, 2012, 9:00 - 11:00 am
SUMMER CAMP 2012
Your child will spend the day in positive and safe environment while participating in a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, outdoor recreation, field trips, swimming, and more. Click on the picture below to download a registration packet:
Contact Felicia Stamp for more information:
727.821.9348 or
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