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LIFETIME WELLNESS PROGRAM

This program is designed to address the crisis of Childhood Obesity. And thanks to United Way of Wapello County, this program is offered at no cost to selected and qualified participants. During this 12-week program children will attend nutrition appointments weekly and meet with a Personal Trainer 2-3 times per week. At the conclusion of this program the child will have learned about making better choices in eating healthier as well as develop a positive attitude towards exercise. Doctors referral required.


TUMBLING

Tumbling I   Ages 2-3 with parent

Parent-guided tumbling class; emphasis is taught through rhythmic movement, body awareness and repetition. Focuses on gross and fine motor development.

Fee: $20/member    $30/nonmember

 

Tumbling II         Ages 3-4

Class focuses on the development of basic gymnastics skills, somersaults and handstands, swinging, and balancing

Fee: $20/member   $30/nonmember

 

Tumbling III Ages 5-8

This class focuses on tumbling basics such as, somersaults, handstands, swinging and balancing and front and back walk overs with the possibility of progressing to backhand springs.

Fee: $20/member    $30/nonmember

 

Tumbling IV Ages 5 and older 

This class will focus on advanced skills such as walkovers, limbers, and springs.  Participants must have completed at least one session of Tumbling III, successfully complete a round off, backbend from standing and a handstand.

Fee: $20/member    $30/nonmember

 


YOUTH PERSONAL TRAINING

Get your child up and moving with Personal Training designed specifically
for youth ages 10-15!

Improve motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness
Improve self-image and self-confidence
Lower risk for developing chronic health conditions
Improve ability to meet demands of daily activities
Reduce anxiety, depression, and tension
Improve physical-performance test scores
Introduce and improve sports skills
Reinforce interpersonal skills and socially acceptable behavior
Develop a positive "Exercise for Life" attitude
For more information about setting up appointments for Personal Training
contact Kathy Sisler, Health/Member Service Director at 684-6571 x26

YMCA Youth  Personal Training Fees

   Member Program Participant
One Session $25 $50
Five Sessions $75 $125
Ten Session $100 $150

BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL

Before & After School Age Program

Did you know that 14.3 million children are unsupervised afterschool? http://www.afterschoolalliance.org

The Ottumwa YMCA has a state licensed before and after school child care program.  We offer the children different activities such as arts and crafts and structured physical activities that focus childhood obesity and character development. The YMCA School bus will pick up students and drop them off at our After School Location of Calvary Baptist Church located at 915 Overman Ave.  YMCA programs provides a safe, active and fun Christian environment while reinforcing the YMCA’s 4 core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

*Agassiz, Calvary Baptist, Douma, Eisenhower, Horace Mann, James, Ottumwa Christian, Pickwick, Seton, Wildwood, & Wilson schools for bus pick up.

BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FEES

YMCA Member: Before or After school = $40 / Before and After school = $70

Non-Y Member: Before or After school = $50 / Before and After school = $100


No School Day

For days of school closure there will be an additional charge of $20.00 for the day. Please make sure that you sign up to attend these days at either the YMCA or at our off site location of Calvary Baptist Church at 915 Overman Ave so we can staff appropriately for your children!


 YMCA BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Be a Superhero parent without breaking a sweat!

It’s time to celebrate-- and here’s our advice: keep it simple. Good company, good cake, and as little stress as possible. Our customized birthday party packages allow you to focus on your child, while we take care of everything else.

 

OPTION 1 (2 hours)

A staff member will set up, decorate, and clean up. A staff member will also lead an hour of an organized activity related to your theme choice (listed below) and then you will have an hour for cake and presents.

Birthday Party Themes                                             What you get:

· Princess                                                                                     8 invites

·  Cheerleading                                                                8 cups/plates/napkins

· Pool Party                                                                         Silverware/tablecloth

· Gymnastics                                                                         8 treat filled sacks

· Speed Racer                                                                        YMCA b-day t-shirt

                                                                                             1/4 sheet cake

                                                                                              Balloon Bouquet

 

Members: $120.00 for 8 kids            Non-Members: $150.00 for 8 kids

   $5 for each additional kid                $8 for each additional kid 

OPTION 2 (1hour 30 minutes)

A staff member will lead 30 minutes of activities with the kids in the gym. Then you will have 30 minutes for cake and presents. The rest of the time is optional for swimming.

 

What you get:

Tablecloth, balloons, YMCA birthday t-shirt

 

Members: $70.00 for 8 kids            Non-Members: $85.00 for 8 kids

   $5 for each additional kid                $8 for each additional kid

Call Member Services to book your party today! 684-6571