JIM & HEATHER GILLS YMCA
3200 1st Ave. South, St. Petersburg, 727-328-9622
Primary Focus: Health & Wellness, Aquatics, Sports, Camp, SilverSneakers®, Youth Programs
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.
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.
BARDMOOR YMCA
8787 Bryan Dairy Road, Largo, 727-394-9622
Primary Focus: Health & Wellness, Camp, SilverSneakers®, TRX
Enjoy the Baynard Family Kids' Zone at the Jim & Heather Gills Y!
--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 Jim and Heather Gills 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
Download A Summer Dance Schedule
SWIM LESSONS
The Jim and Heather Gills YMCA has 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 8TH - MAY 4TH
MAY 6TH - JUNE 1ST
JUNE 3RD - JUNE 29TH
JULY 1ST - JULY 27TH
JULY 29TH - AUGUST 24TH
REGULAR SESSIONS (2x's per week for four (4) weeks.)COST: $45/members;$90/program member
SATURDAY SESSIONS (1x per week for four (4) weeks.)
COST: $25/members; $50/program members
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.
• Preschool Level 1—Beginners
• Preschool Level 2—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!
• Youth Level 1—Beginners
• Youth Level 2—Advanced Beginners
• Youth Level 3—Intermediate
• Youth Stroke Development'—Advance
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**
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.
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
Pickleball: 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 & Up. Season will begin February 20th, and season will run until April 24th. Wednesday nights only. To sign up a team, contact Eric Jameson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Adult Volleyball - Free Pickup games held on Monday and Tuesday from 7:15 pm – 9:15pm.
SUMMER BASKETBALL
AGES 5-12 - Jim and Heather Gills Y
REGISTRATION: May 31st - July 5th
SEASON: July 13th - August 17th
Price: $45 member, $70 non member
Players will have one practice per week, with games taking place on Saturday. Jersey included in cost for participation. Contact Eric Jameson for more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
LITTLE DRIBBLERS
AGES 3-4 - Jim and Heather Gills Y
REGISTRATION: May 31st - July 5th
SEASON: July 13th - August 17th
Price: $40 member, $65 non member
Players will have one practice per week, with games taking place on Saturday. Jersey included in cost for participation. Contact Eric Jameson for more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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
SCHOOL YEAR CAMPS 2012
Your child will spend the day in positive and safe environment while participating in a variety of activities such as arts & crafts, outdoor recreation, field trips, swimming, and more.
Below are the dates for our School Year Camps. Check back for more details on these camps.
DEC. 26th - 28th and JAN 2nd - 4th
Price: $65.00 members / $85.00 non members per week (3 days)
Jim and Heather Gills YMCA
Contact: Eric Jameson
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WINTER BREAK CAMP
DEC. 26th - 28th / JAN. 2nd - 4th
SPRING BREAK CAMP
MARCH 25th-29th
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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CHILDS PARK YMCA camp information, please call 727-209-9622.
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