| Birthday Swim Parties |
Location: Taylor Bend
Days: Sat, Sun
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Celebrate your child's birthday at the YMCA! Includes 1.5 hours in the indoor pool, 1 hour in the party room and your own certified lifeguard party attendant!
Parties may be scheduled on Saturday or Sunday afternoons, 2-4:30 p.m. Maximum 15 children per party. Minimum age of all participants is 5 years old.
For more information or to check availability, please contact our Aquatics Department at 638-0562.
$150 Members
$200 Potential Members |
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| G.E.K.O. |
Location: Taylor Bend
Days:
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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"Group Exercise for Kids Only!"
Children age 3-5 will have a great time in our Gymnasium dancing, playing, meeting friends and getting their chance to experience fun while exercising and building healthy habits, just like Mom or Dad!
Please sign your child in for this program in our ChildWatch center. Children will be escorted to class by ChildWatch staff and returned there at the end of class. For everyone's safety, sneakers are required for participation in this class.
Schedule:
Mon ~ 5:45 - 6:15 pm
Wed ~ 6:45 - 7:15 pm
Tue, Thurs ~ 9:30 - 10 am |
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| Gymnasium Family Time |
Location: Taylor Bend
Days: Sat
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Family Time allows parents and their children open play time in the gym. Organized basketball is not permitted during this time. |
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| HYPE (Homeschool YMCA Physical Education) |
Location: Taylor Bend
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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HYPE is Homeschool YMCA Physical Education, and is taught by trained and qualified fitness staff. These homeschool P.E. classes focus on two main objectives: education and exercise. The exercise component incorporates stretching, aerobics, physical activities in the Gymnasium and occasional aquatic exercise activities in the Indoor Pool. To provide the most age-appropriate activities and individualized attention to our students, class sizes are limited.
Open to both members and non-members. All participants must be homeschooled students between the ages of 6 and 12 years old. Participant's parent must remain on YMCA premises during classes. Registration is for entire session of 8 classes (no individual classes available). Students should only be registered if they can attend both classes each week. Refunds are not issued for missed classes, and prorated or partial session fees are not available.
NOTE: In order to receive the sibling discount, registration must be made in person at Taylor Bend Family YMCA. The sibling discount is not available online and no refunds will be issued for online registrations.
To download a schedule of HYPE sessions, please click the HYPE link on our Youth Programs page.
$32 Members
$40 Potential Members
Registration Required.
Members: 12/1/09-12/31/10. Register Online.
Non-Members: 12/1/09-12/31/10. Register Online. |
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| Interactive Zone |
Location: Taylor Bend
Days:
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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Enjoy an exhilarating, full-body workout while playing video games! More than just computers that make you sweat, the Interactive Zone offers something for everyone. We strive to keep youth and teens active and excited about fitness!
To download a flyer with more information about I-Zone, click the Interactive Zone link under Schedules.
Operating Hours:
Monday-Friday, 3 - 8 pm (during school year)
Monday-Friday, 8 am - 8 pm (during summer)
Saturday, 8 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Extended hours are available when Chesapeake Public Schools are not in session. |
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| Karate - Youth Beginner |
Location: Taylor Bend
Days: Fri
Time: 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Dates: 1/5/10-12/17/10
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In our beginner level Karate classes, students will build confidence and become fit while learning the basic martial art fundamentals of blocking, kicking, punching and proper stances. Students will also prepare for testing by performing moving patterns and sparring/self-defense techniques. Students will then be promoted to each rank level after the appropriate testing. Emphasis in these classes is place on respect, discipline of character and "defense for self-defense only" as a common theme.
Open to youth 6-1/2 to 15 years old. Youth must be 6-1/2 years old prior to start date of session. DRESS CODE: Students must come dressed comfortably in athletic clothing with socks. A Karate uniform is not required but is recommended for regular and returning students. Information regarding Karate uniform will be provided during class.
Please visit our Youth or Sports page to download a Youth Karate class schedule.
$45 Members
$90 Potential Members
Registration Required.
Members: 12/1/09-11/29/10. Register Online.
Non-Members: 12/1/09-11/29/10. Register Online. |
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| Karate - Youth Intermediate |
Location: Taylor Bend
Days: Sat
Time: 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Dates: 1/9/10-12/18/10
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In our Intermediate Youth Karate class, students will continue to work on the fundamentals learned in our Beginner Youth Karate classes while also advancing their skills in the discipline. Emphasis in these classes is place on respect, discipline of character and "defense for self-defense only" as a common theme.
Before registering for this class, student must have completed our Beginner Youth Karate class and have instructor's permission. Open to youth 6-1/2 to 15 years old. Youth must be 6-1/2 years old prior to start date of session. DRESS CODE: Appropriate Karate uniform is required for class. Instructor will assist with this during previous beginner level class before advancing student to the intermediate level class.
Please visit our Youth or Sports pages to download a Youth Karate class schedule.
$45 Members
$90 Potential Members
Registration Required.
Members: 12/1/09-11/29/10. Register Online.
Non-Members: 12/1/09-11/29/10. Register Online. |
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| Leaders Club |
Location: Taylor Bend
Days:
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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Leader's Club is a nationally recognized YMCA program that teaches leadership through volunteering, meetings, trips, social activities, physical fitness and character development for youth and teens 11-18 years old (6th-12th grades).
Teen must demonstrate exceptional character and outstanding leadership in the community. Teen must be nominated by YMCA staff or other club member. The Youth & Teen Director is the only employee authorized to register a teen for Leaders Club.
$45 Members
$60 Potential Members
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROGRAM.
Registration must be made in person at Taylor Bend Family YMCA. |
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| Open Gym |
Location: Taylor Bend
Days: All
Time: 5:00 am - 9:45 pm
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When other programs are not scheduled, our gymnasium is available for open gym time (please see our Gymnasium schedule for specific times).
This is a great time for practicing basketball shots, fitting in some soccer ball drills, or simply enjoying family time with your children. Remember to work together with your fellow members to share the gymnasium space so everyone can enjoy Open Gym together! |
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| Parents' Night Out |
Location: Taylor Bend
Days: Sat
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Parents' Night Out is offered at Taylor Bend Family YMCA on the 1st and 2nd Saturday each month, 6 to 9:30 pm. This free program for members allows parents to enjoy a night out while their children 1-12 years old have fun at YMCA supervised activities! Children enjoy an evening of age-appropriate activities including games, crafts, sports, movies and more! Swimming is an additional option for kids 7-12 years old.
All children must wear closed- toe shoes. Please bring a towel and swimsuit for children ages 7 and older who plan on swimming that night. Children 4 years and up must be potty-trained. Please bring diapers and a change of clothes for children 3 years and under.
The required registration for this program begins at 5 am on the Monday prior to each session. Registrations are accepted online or at the Member Services Desk (we do not accept registrations by phone). Member may participate in one Parents' Night Out session per month.
Click the Parents' Night Out link on our Family Programs page to download a flyer with more details about this program.
Registration Required.
Members: 12/28/09-12/11/10. Register Online. |
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| SPARK (Ages 06-09) - Tues 6:15 pm |
Location: Taylor Bend
Days: Tues
Time: 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
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The focus of SPARK (Sports, Play & Active Recreation for Kids) is the development of healthy lifestyles, motor skills, movement knowledge, social and personal skills.
SPARK is an ongoing program at Taylor Bend Family YMCA that does not require advance registration. Children must be signed in for SPARK in the Interactive Zone. |
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| SPARK (Ages 10-12) - Wed 6:15 pm |
Location: Taylor Bend
Days: Wed
Time: 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
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The focus of SPARK (Sports, Play & Active Recreation for Kids) is the development of healthy lifestyles, motor skills, movement knowledge, social and personal skills.
SPARK is an ongoing program at Taylor Bend Family YMCA that does not require advance registration. Children must be signed in for SPARK in the Interactive Zone. |
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| Super Sitter Class |
Location: Taylor Bend
Days: Sat
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Dates: 11/13/10-11/13/10
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Because you care - prepare! In this class, you'll learn what you need to know and what every parent wants in a responsible babysitter. Designed for participants 12 to 15 years old, our Super Sitter class will help prepare teens for the responsibility and fun of babysitting.
Participants must be 12 to 15 years old. Each participant needs to bring: an infant-sized doll for skills practice, lunch with drink, and morning/afternoon snacks. (Healthy snack choices are available in our vending machines). Parent must be present to sign in and sign out their teen.
$40 Members
$50 Potential Members
Registration Required.
Members: 10/1/10-11/13/10. Register Online.
Non-Members: 10/1/10-11/13/10. Register Online. |
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| Youth & Teen Center |
Location: Taylor Bend
Days: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
Time: 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm
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Age-appropriate, supervised activities in the gymnasium for youth between the ages of 8 and 15.
Youth & Teen Center is held each week at the following times:
Mondays 7:20–8:00 pm
Tuesdays 6:45–8:00 pm
Wednesdays 7:15–8:00 pm
Thursdays 6:45–8:00 pm |
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| Zumba For Kids! |
Location: Taylor Bend
Days: Thurs
Time: 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm
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This class is similar to our regular Zumba class, just geared to kids 6 to 12 years old. This fun cardiovascular workout uses Latin-inspired dance moves set to international music.
Note: Children signed in to Child Watch should be registered for Zumba For Kids in the Child Watch area. Children signed in to the Interactive Zone should be registered for Zumba For Kids in the I-Zone. |
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