HOLIDAY HOURS

CHRISTMAS EVE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24th 

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

CHRISTMAS DAY, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25th 

CLOSED

NEW YEAR'S EVE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31st 

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

NEW YEAR'S DAY, SUNDAY, JANUARY 1st 

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg has been a vital part of the St. Petersburg community since 1920. For the last 90 years we have provided programs and services to help our members build a healthy spirit, mind, and body. Each of our YMCA facilities is designed to meet the specific needs of the community or neighborhood it serves so you will find a wide variety of programs and unique features at each location that will help you to live a happier, healthier, and a more productive life. Welcome to YOUR YMCA!

JIM & HEATHER GILLS YMCA

3200 1st Ave. South, St. Petersburg, 727-328-9622

Primary Focus: Health & Wellness, Aquatics, Sports, Camp, SilverSneakers®, Youth Programs

• Jim & Heather Gills Membership Information

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HARBORDALE YMCA

2421 4th St. South, St. Petersburg, 727-821-9348

Primary Focus: Afterschool Academic Programs, Camp, Open Computer Lab, St. Petersburg Prodigy Art Program, SilverSneakers®, Financial Education for Adults, Community Outreach Center.

• Harbordale Membership Information

CHILDS PARK YMCA

691 43rd St. South, St. Petersburg, 727-209-9622

Primary Focus: Afterschool Academic Programs, Public Library, Open Computer Lab, Zumba, St. Petersburg Prodigy Art Program, Camp, Financial Education for Adults, Community Outreach Center.

• Childs Park Membership Information

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.

• Check the current pool schedule for number of lanes open.

The Jim & Heather Gills YMCA has 2 full size basketball courts and has designated "open gym" times so members have access and can use the gymnasium. Please check the gymnasium schedule for those designated times.

The YMCA offers canoe trips once a month between March and May. The location of these trips alternates between Ft. DeSoto & Weedon Island. For more info please call 727-328-9622.

Adult Tae Kwon Do: Mon 6:30-7:30pm, Wed 7:00pm-8:00pm

Picklebal: Free Pickup games run on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 7 and 10 am.

(Pickleball is a racquet sport which combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. The sport is played on a court with the same dimensions as a doubles badminton court. The net is similar to a tennis net, but is mounted two inches lower. The game is played with a hard paddle and a polymer wiffle ball.)

Adult Basketball: For ages 18 and up. Next season start date has yet to be determined.

Adult Volleyball: Free Pickup games held on Monday and Thursday nights from 7pm to 9pm.

SUMMER SPECIALTY SPORTS CAMPS

BASKETBALL
AGES 5-12
June 18th - 22nd
July 16th - 20th
July 30th -August 3rd
Learn the fundamentals of the game and have fun at the same time! Dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense are just some of the skills we’ll work on.

FLAG FOOTBALL
AGES 5-12
June 11th - June 15th
July 9th - 13th
Are you ready for some football? Passing, catching, running, and football strategies are just some of the skills we’ll work on.

SOCCER
AGES 5-12
June 25th - 29th
July 23rd - 27th
Do you have game? In this camp we’ll work on passing, dribbling, running, and soccer strategies.

CHEERLEADING
AGES 5-12
June 11th - June 15th
July 9th - 13th
Go Team, Go! During a week of cheerleading camp we’ll learn the basics of cheerleading as well as routines to perform.

GYMNASTICS
AGES 5-12
June 25th - 29th
July 23rd - 27th
Come and learn tumbling techniques & more during this week of fun!

T-BALL
AGES 3-6
July 9th - 13th
July 23rd - 27th
Does the next Evan Longoria live at your house? Then sign them up for T-Ball Camp!

Little Dribblers- A 6 to 7 week introductory program for ages 3 and 4. Practices and games held on Saturday mornings. Each player receives a YMCA reversible jersey. Focus of program centers on skill building and a fun experience for players first time playing basketball.

Youth Basketball- A 7 to 9 week program (depending on season) for ages 5 to 12. Practices held once during the week and games on Saturdays. Each player receives a YMCA reversible jersey. Three seasons held in a year in May to June, July to August, and December to February.

Blastball Soccer- A 6 to 7 week introductory program for ages 3 and 4. Practices held once during the week and games held on Saturday mornings. Each player receives a YMCA jersey. Focus of program centers on skill building and a fun experience for players first time playing soccer.

Youth Soccer- A 7 to 9 week program (depending on season) for ages 5 to 12. Practices held one or times during the week and games on Saturdays. Each player receives a YMCA pro style jersey, shorts, and socks. Two seasons held in a year in the Spring (March to May) and in the Fall (September to November).

T-ball- A 6 to 7 week introductory program for ages 3 and 4. Two seasons run in a year in the Spring (May and June) and the Winter (November and December). Practices and games held on Saturday mornings. Each player receives a YMCA jersey and hat.

Our trained climbing staff will guide you through eight different climbing routes, a bouldering obstacle course and skill challenges that will have you reaching new heights!

At over 25 feet tall our Rock Climbing Wall is both a challenging and fun way to exercise! With eight different routes, our trained climbing staff can guide first time to seasoned climbers, kids to adults, through obstacle courses and skills challenges. This is a great experience for the entire family. The Rock Climbing Wall is free to members and is for ages 5+.

ROCK WALL HOURS

MONDAY-THURSDAY

3:30 pm - 7:30 pm

FRIDAY

3:30 pm - 7:00 pm

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

ADULT CLIMBING CLUB

AGES 15+

THURSDAY'S

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Free to Members ($5.00 for non-members)

Learn how to climb, boulder, and self-belay

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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