Wilkes Family YMCA

The Wilkes Family YMCA is active in the local community and offers a wide range of programs for the whole family including swim lessons, before- and after-school care, and youth sports. The Y includes a comprehensive Wellness Center with on-duty staff, group exercise programs, and SilverSneakers® classes. Dedicated to social responsibility with efforts such as the Wilkes on Wheels, childhood obesity prevention program for under-served children in Wilkes County.

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Hours of Operation:

Mon – Fri: 5:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm – 6:00pm

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Child Watch Hours:

Nursery
Ages: 6 wks – 5 years
Mon - Thurs:
8:00am – 1:00pm
4:00pm – 8:30pm
Friday:
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 8:45am – 12:00pm

Y Kids’ Club
Mon – Thurs:
8:00am – 1:00pm
4:00pm – 8:30pm
Friday:
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 8:45am – 12:00pm

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Address & Phone

1801 YMCA Blvd.
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
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Phone: (336) 838-3991
Fax: (336) 838-0979

 

CPR/AED, O2, First Aid Class Schedule 2012

CPR/AED: $25 members and potential members

First Aid: $25 members and potential members

O2: $15 members and potential members

All In One:  $45 members and potential members

Prerequisites Prior to Course: Must be 16 years old $45 members and potential members

Schedule: Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 9am-5pm
Session 1 March 2nd-3rd
Session 2 May 4th-5th
Session 3 August 3rd-4th
Session 4 November 2nd-3rd

For more detailed information about this program please see the official flyer. You can get one at the front desk at the Wilkes Family YMCA, Express YMCA, on our website at www.wilkesymca.org, or e-mail me at k.green@ymcanwnc.org.

For your convenience we would be happy to add you to our “Certifications” e-mail list. We send a personal e-mail reminding you when a class is beginning and we’ll even e-mail you the registration form. If you take a class we will occasionally take pictures and we e-mail them to you. We will NOT bog your e-mail down with junk mail. If you are interested in receiving e-mails notifying you or reminding you when a class starts or you would like a registration form sent to you or if you have questions, please e-mail me at k.green@ymcanwnc.org. We are more than happy to accommodate businesses, non-profits, and schools that have several employees that need certifying. Please contact us to make arrangements.


New Privileges for Teen and Pre-teen Members

New Privileges for Teen and Pre-teen Members

A lot of growing up happens in your teen, tween and in-between years. The Y is a place where Middle and High School members should know that they always fit in. We’ve developed new Middle School and Wellness Orientations to ensure these members are prepared for increased access to our facilities in a safe, fun and successful environment. Click here for more information or see a Y staff member if you have any questions.


Bandits Challenge Triathlon 2012

Event #10 of the Inside-Out Sports North Carolina Triathlon Series
Register at http://www.setupevents.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=event_detail&eventID=1951

TIME: 7:00 AM
DATE: Saturday, June 16, 2012
PLACE: W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir   Wilkesboro, NC
DISTANCE: 1.5K swim, 45K bike, 10K run
REGISTRATION: Registration begins 7:00 PM on Wed., Nov. 2, 2011 until Wed., June 13, 2012 at 7:00AM

Adult Swim Lessons

Adult Swim Lessons

Ages: 16 years and older

For the terrific to the absolutely terrified, the YMCA Adult Swim Lesson Program is designed to lay a good foundation for basic aquatic skills and develop strokes and techniques. We will customize your lesson to you!

Registration: Registration open now and ends the Friday before class.

Sessions:
Session 6: Oct. 25th- Nov. 17th
Classes held on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Times:
7:45 – 8:30pm

Cost:
$35 for members; $70 for potential members


Home School PE

Home School PE

Ages: grades K-12

These great 8-week sessions are designed to “keep kids active” by introducing them to a variety of fun activities while developing specific skills. Activities will include, but are not limited to:

  • National Youth Fitness Standards
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Running
  • Racquetball
  • Water Polo & Water Safety
  • Nutrition

For more info call (336) 838-3991. Registration required.

Hours: Wednesdays from 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Sessions:
January 11 – February 29 (Gym/Sports and Swim)
Registration starts December 15

March 7 – April 25 (Presidential Fitness and Swim)
Registration starts January 15

May 2 – May 23 (Gym/Sports and Swim, Presidential Fitness, and end of year celebration!)
Registration starts March 15

Cost:
Members: $30 for 1 child, $65 for 3 or more children
Potential Members: $40 for 1 child, $85 for 3 or more children.

*All semester long, you can register by the end of the current session and receive $5 off the following session!