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Register Now For Summer Camp

The summer months are just around the corner. Summer is meant to be filled with learning enrichment, new experiences, and making new friendships and memories that can last a lifetime. At the Y, we focus on programs that allow children to explore and get involved in activities that help them grow both mentally and physically.

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Summer Dance Classes

Dance helps children and teens embrace their creativity through movement. Dancers develop an enjoyment of arts and culture from a young age, while building confidence in their ability to express themselves. The Y offers P.I.P.A (Positive Image Performing Arts) competitive and non competitive classes for children age 2 and older.

Click here to learn more about the YMCA PIPA Dance Program.

Click here to view our summer class schedule

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Summer Hot Hoops

Get in the game with this fast-paced league. YMCA sports are about fun, fitness, and friends.

Cost

$35/members, $40/potential members

After May 23 the price will increase by $5

Ages/Divisions

5 -7,  8-10, 11-13, 14 & up

Registration

Registration is open now through May 23

After May 23 the price will increase by $5

Additional Information

Practices begin June 10

Questions? Contact Franklin Ratchford by email or at 336 724 9205

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Swim Lessons 2013

 Weekday Spring / Summer Lesson Dates

Session 1: March 5 – March 28		Session 2: April 9 – May 2
Session 3: May 7 – May 30		Session 4: June 4 – June 27
Session 5: Jul 9 – August 1		Session 6: August 6 – August 29
Session 7: September 9 – October 3		*Session 8: October 8 – October 31
*Session 9: November 5 – November 29

*Session 8 will have lessons on Halloween

*Session 9 will not have lessons on the 21st but will make those lessons up on the 29th

Saturday Spring / Summer Lesson Dates

Session 1: March 2 – March 23		Session 2: April 13 – May 4
Session 3: May 11 – June 1		Session 4: June 8 – June 29
Session 5: July 6 – July 27		Session 6: August 3 – August 24
Session 7: September 7 – September 28		Session 8: October 5 – October 26
*Session 9: November 2 – 30

*Session 9 will not have lessons on the 23rd but will make up those lessons on the 30th

Class Times and Days Offered

Preschool (3-5 Years)
Tuesday & Thursday		All levels		5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Youth (6-13 years)
Tuesday & Thursday		All Levels		6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Adult (13 years and older)
Saturday		All Levels		10:00 am – 10:45 am

Registration and Pricing

Registration Closing Dates for Weekday Lessons

Session 1: February 26		Session 2: April 2		Session 3: April 30
Session 4: May 28		Session 5: June 25		Session 6: July 30
Session 7: September 3		Session 8: October 31		Session 9: October 29

Registration Closing Dates for Saturday Lessons

Session 1: February 23		Session 2: April 6		Session 3: May 4
Session 4: June 1		Session 5: June 29		Session 6: July 27
Session 7: August 31		Session 8: September 28		Session 9: October 26

Class Fees for Weekday Lessons

$40/members, $50/potential members

Class Fees for Saturday Lessons

$20/members, $30 potential members

Private and Semi-Private Lesson Packages are also available.

Swim Lessons – Class Descriptions

Preschool lessons (ages 3-5 years)
This class introduces children to their first experience swimming without a parent. It is a great way for kids to learn how to be independent and have fun in the pool. A trained swim instructor teaches this class using the YMCA core values. Children learn at their own pace moving through our four skill levels. Preschool swim levels are Pike, Eel, Ray, and Starfish. Classes are 30 minutes.

Youth lessons (ages 6-15 years)
This class consists of four levels, which focus on stroke development, water safety, personal growth, and fun. A trained swim instructor works with children at their own pace using the YMCA core values, building self-esteem as well as self confidence through swimming. Youth swim levels are Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow, Fish and Flying Fish. Classes are 45 minutes.

Adult lesson (ages 13-up)
This class is for any adult from beginner through advanced. A trained swim instructor works with you moving at your own pace, learning basic stroke development, and water safety. Classes are 45 minutes.

On-Demand Private and Semi Private Lessons
Adults and children can register for individual lessons or take lessons with a friend! On-Demand private and semi-private lessons are 30 minutes. We have several instructors and time slots available. Please contact Jeremy Wyatt at 336-721-2100 to schedule. Single and Package rates are available-please see separate registration sheet for pricing.

TYDE Swim Team
You can also find information on developmental and competitive swimming options by visiting our YMCA Swim Team, TYDE, online at www.swimtyde.org.

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Let’s Dance

Dance helps children and teens embrace their creativity through movement. Dancers develop an enjoyment of arts and culture from a young age, while building confidence in their ability to express themselves.

The Y offers P.I.P.A (Positive Image Performing Arts) competitive and non competitive classes for children age 2 and older.

Click here to learn more about the YMCA PIPA Dance Program.

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YMCA Literacy Initiative

The YMCA Literacy Initiative invites all current volunteers and anyone interested in volunteering to attend any of the following training opportunities.  Please email j.weber@ymcanwnc.org to reserve your seat!

Reading Volunteer Training

You are invited to attend any or all of the following workshops, which will be held at Robinhood Rd Family YMCA on Fridays from 12 – 2.  Bring a brown bag lunch and join us!

March 1:  Using the Orton-Gillingham -based Sonday Reading System to help adults improve reading skills.  Workshop Leader: Julie Weber

March 8:  Introduction to Dyslexia and Helping Struggling Readers Divide Words into Syllables. Workshop Leader:  Rebecca Clingman

Sue Stevens, Marianne Meyer, and Rebecca Clingman are all frequent speakers at national and regional conferences on dyslexia and reading.  Please try to join us!

We would also like to make you aware of the upcoming International Dyslexia Association conference to be held at Summit School March 8 and 9.  There will be a free session open to the public on Friday evening March 8 – for more information and to register, please go to http://nc-ida.com/

For more information, please contact Julie Weber (336) 776-0765 or j.weber@ymcanwnc.org.

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After almost three years of tutoring with the YMCA Literacy Initiative, Soon Ja Nam, a South Korean immigrant and small business owner, passed her citizenship test. Like many residents of Forsyth County, she needed stronger literacy skills to reach her goals. More than 20% of North Carolinians cannot read above a fifth-grade level or speak English well enough to help their children with homework.

The YMCA Literacy Initiative works to strengthen our community by training volunteer tutors to instruct adults in a self-paced, 40-hour literacy program. Volunteer tutors serve around 130 adult learners per year in one of two programs: Adult Reading and English as a Second Language. Click here to view our program brochure.

HISTORY

The Literacy Initiative was founded in 1990, by a partnership between the United Way of Forsyth County and Leadership Winston-Salem, with funding from the Winston-Salem Foundation. In 1993, the Literacy Initiative began training volunteer tutors to provide direct service to low-level readers in the community. In 1994, the organization absorbed the Forsyth County Literacy Council and the YMCA Literacy Initiative became the focal point of adult literacy coordination in the county. The ESL program was added in 2001 in response to the growth of the Latino community in Forsyth County, but with a mission to serve English language learners of all nationalities.

VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT

Today, the program is still grounded in volunteer-based, one-on-one tutoring. Since July 1, 2011, tutors have contributed over 3600 hours of their time tutoring adult learners! Most tutors and learners meet twice a week, for a total of around 3 hours, usually in a YMCA tutoring room. The Literacy Initiative has resource rooms conveniently located at the Robinhood Road, Fulton, William G. White (Central) and Winston Lake Family YMCA branches. Here, tutors and learners have access to a library of quality books, classroom materials and computers, as well as a quiet space to learn.

DIVERSE LEARNERS

On both the Adult Reading and ESL sides of the program, diversity is a hallmark. In Adult Reading, learners come to the program at different stages of life; ages range from early 20s to 70s. Their individual goals vary from obtaining a GED to being able to read to their grandchildren. ESL learners come from all over the world, including countries like China, South Korea, Thailand, Russia, Mexico, Colombia, and Honduras. They also come from a wide variety of backgrounds and have diverse goals. Some have advanced degrees in their home countries, some wish to prepare for job interviews, others want to be able to understand their children’s schoolwork. A few learners are preparing for citizenship applications, and some want to fine-tune their English pronunciation.

Each side of the program has its unique challenges, but the Literacy Initiative prepares volunteers with training, appropriate materials and ongoing support, to ensure the best experience for both learner and tutor. Anyone can be a tutor, no prior experience or foreign language skills are required. With patience, a little creativity and a desire to help others reach their goals, you can make a difference.

The need is larger than we are, we have a waiting list of learners across the city that need tutors.  With increased volunteer support, we can expand our current programs even further, and pursue new partnerships, in specific areas like family literacy, workforce literacy and computer literacy.

Additional Information/ General literacy Links

National Institute for Literacy, North Carolina Literacy Association, Proliteracy, SCALE: Student Coalition for Action in Literacy Education, NC Basic Skills – Community College Site

Are you interested in hearing more about the YMCA Literacy Initiative? Does volunteering at the YMCA interest you? Please get in touch with us!

Contact Julie at j.weber@ymcanwnc.org or 776-0765. Yoraima Medina coordinates the ESL Program (776-0765) y.medina@ymcanwnc.org,  and Bridgett Williams coordinates the Adult Reading Program (727-9850), b.williams@ymcanwnc.org.

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Share Your Thoughts

Now Accepting YMCA Secret Shoppers

We value you as a member and always welcome your feedback. Become a YMCA Secret Shopper to evaluate our facilities and help us continue to improve as an organization so we can deliver the very best member service possible.

If you’re interested in participating, please contact the Welcome Center for more information or apply at strategicreflections.com. You’ll work directly with Strategic Reflections, Inc., an independent customer research firm, to conduct “mystery shops” and receive compensation for evaluating the quality of your member experience at a YMCA branch in your area.

See the membership desk with any questions.

 

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Water Fitness Classes

The Winston Lake Family YMCA offers a variety of Water Aerobics Classes in order to meet the needs of many levels of fitness. Classes are free to members.

View our Water Fitness Schedule

Contact Jeremy Wyatt, Aquatics Director, (336) 721-2100 at for more information.

 

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Personal Training

Work with a certified YMCA Personal Trainer to achieve your desired fitness goals. Regardless of age or fitness level, one-on-one training can provide:

1. Weight loss/management
2. Increased strength, endurance and flexibility
3. Post-rehabilitation conditioning
4. Disease management and prevention
5. Off-season training
6. Pre-event conditioning

Contact Robert Edwards, our Wellness Director at (336) 724-9205 for additional information and appointments.

Personal Training Rates

1 hour session: $45 Members/$65 Potential Members
1/2 hour session: $30 Members/$40 Potential Members

Personal Training Packages

1 session: $45 Members/$65 Potential Members
4 sessions: $180 Members/$260 Potential Members
8 sessions: $345 Members/$505 Potential Members (savings of $15)
12 sessions: $500 Members/$740 Potential Members (savings of $40)

 

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