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2015 PROGRAM GUIDE John Tod Centre Y (250) 554-9622

Downtown Y

(250) 372-7725

CCRR

(250) 376-4771

Youth Employment Services

(250) 377-3670 ext. 5512

Y Womenâ€™s Emergency Shelter

(250) 374-6162

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Building healthy communities

Table of Contents Membership Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Fitness Centre Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Adult Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Active Aging Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fitness Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Specialty Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15 Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-23 Power of Being a Girl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Children & Youth Programs . . . . . . . . . . 26-29 Playcare Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Get connected at the Y today! Health and well-being at the Y is so much more than working out. You will find all the ingredients for success at your Kamloops Y: • A place where you and your family always feel welcome and secure

•A n unbeatable package of services at an affordable price: extensive fitness facilities, classes, playcare and many kids’ programs •C onvenience: two full-service locations; programs that fit into your busy schedule

Licensed After School Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

•F riendly and supportive staff and volunteers who inspire you and make you feel good about participating

Peace Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

•A place where you can belong and make a difference as a volunteer and donor

Early Years Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 CCRR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-39 Shelter Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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Everyone is healthier in a supportive community.

The Kamloops YMCA-YWCA is committed to building a community of healthy, confident and connected children, youth, adults, and families.

Deb, Mel, Meghan, Courtney, Tera HEALTH AND FITNESS • We reserve the right to change schedules. • Fees subject to applicable taxes.

effective September 2015

Membership

HOURS OF OPERATION JOHN TOD CENTRE Y 6:00 am to 9:00 pm 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Closed 150 Wood Street

250-372-7725

250-554-9622

Phone Number

Enjoy the all-inclusive benefits of a Y membership ✩ A free session with a qualified fitness instructor to help you get started or to update your training program. ✩ Over 100 group fitness classes like Better Bones, Zumba, Stretch for Health, and Group RX. ✩ Full access to the Downtown Y including pool, hot tub, sauna and aquafit classes ✩ Full access to the John Tod Centre Y including the functional fitness area and gymnasium ✩ Expert fitness staff at each Y location ✩ Access to Playcare (child minding) ✩ Reduced fees for specialty programs like yoga and pilates ✩ Access to YMCAs across Canada

Downtown Y • 250-372-7725 John Tod Centre Y • 250-554-9622 CCRR • 250-376-4771

Membership Fees

Monthly payment for annual membership PAP plan (GST extra) Adult Membership

19 years +

$45.00

Senior Membership

65 years +

$33.75

Adult Student Membership*

19 years +

$33.75

Youth Membership

12-18 years

$29.25

Child Membership

0-11 years

$22.50

Family Membership**

The Kamloops YMCA-YWCA is a charitable organization committed to serving everyone in our community, including people with limited financial means.

More information visit www.kamloopsy.org/opportunityfund.htm effective September 2015

$90.00

* Adult student memberships are available to full-time college/university students upon presentation of current student card from a recognized institution. ** A family is defined as 2 adults (married or common-law) and their dependents, all residing at the same address. The first member must be an adult. All children and dependent students must reside with their parent.

Facility Drop-in Fees Applicable Prices (GST extra)

Swim 10 Visit Punch Card

Drop in Swim

Day Pass

Adult

$47.80

$4.78

$9.60

Senior

$24.50

$2.45

$4.78

Adult Student

$31.20

$3.12

$6.25

Youth

$31.20

$3.12

$6.25

Child (no GST)

$25.00

$2.50

$5.00

* Family swim pricing available from Member Services` Desk. Picture ID is required when purchasing Day Passes for ages 13 yrs+. * Adult student rates are available to full-time college/university students upon presentation of current student card from a recognized institution.

Playcare (no GST)

Kamloops Y Opportunity Fund:

CCRR 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Closed Closed Closed 150 Wood Street John Tod Centre Y 250-376-4771

Drop In

12 Punch Card

$5.00

$50.00

Refund Policy A $10 administration fee will be charged for all program withdrawals, transfers, and medical circumstances for all programs, excluding child care and membership. If a withdrawal is one week or more before course start date there is a full refund less the administration fee or a full credit. No refund one week prior to course commencing. • We reserve the right to change schedules. • Fees subject to applicable taxes.

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Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday Statutory Holidays Address

DOWNTOWN Y 5:30 am to 10:00 pm 7:00 am to 8:00 pm 8:00 am to 8:00 pm 10:00 am to 5:00 pm 400 Battle Street

Great things going on with fitness

FITNESS CENTRE SERVICES FOR NEW MEMBERS: GETTING STARTED HAS NEVER BEEN SO EASY, LETS GET YOU CONNECTED!

Our Member Connect Program puts you in touch with a Certified Fitness Trainer who will discuss the endless opportunities and programs the Y has to offer and which ones will best suit your individual path to health and wellness. Your appointment may include: ✔ A needs assessment discussion ✔ A basic cardiovascular program ✔ D etermining which Group /Aquatic Fitness Classes are best for you ✔ A circuit training program to get a workout done quickly when time is a factor ✔ B asic strength training to work different muscle groups using a variety of equipment To keep you connected and motivated a Fitness Team Leader will also follow up with you after your initial appointment to book an update and answer any further questions you may have about your program or the Y’s classes and services. Approximately 1 hour in length Included in Membership.

OUR” FIT KIDZ” AND “FIT YOUTH” POLICIES:

Fit Kidz: We have an exciting new policy for parents and their kidz (10-11 year olds): After meeting with one of our Certified Fitness Trainers, parents can work out next to their children on the cardio equipment. During your appointment you will both learn how to use the cardio equipment safely and sign a contract which will outline the policies for kidz in the gym. Kidz will be given a colored shoe tag that must be worn, to identify them while in the facility. NEW: Some of our group fitness classes are kidz (10 years old and up) friendly! Just look for this symbol on our Group Fitness Schedules: * Fit Youth: Youth who are 12 years old may work out in the entire fitness facility once they have had an appointment with one of our Certified Fitness Trainers. Youth will be given a colored shoe tag that must be worn, to identify them while in the facility. Please book your appointment with your trainer at member services.

NEW AND NOW INCLUDED IN YOUR MEMBERSHIP: ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

G roup RX: WAR K arate W ing Chun Kung Fu D are to Dance

LOOK THROUGH OUR ACTIVITY GUIDE FOR THESE EXCITING NEW PROGRAMS: ✔W eight Training 101 for Women ✔ Y outh Endurance & Flexibility Training

PERSONAL TRAINING

See page 13 for our YMCA Personal Training Services.

VOLUNTEER PROFILE

MICHELLE NELSON

ARE YOU ALREADY A MEMBER? LET US RE-CONNECT YOU TO KEEP YOU MOTIVATED!

If you have hit a plateau, if you’re bored or need a little help, you can book an appointment with a Certified Fitness Trainer to get you to the next level. Approximately 1 hour in length Included in Membership.

Michelle teaches Better Bones, Group RX, PBS and Power Over Parkinsons. One of her passions is working with older adults to help them improve their strength, cardiovascular abilities and overall wellbeing.

GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

There are over 100 classes every week included in your membership. You can download the latest schedules at kamloopsy.org or pick up a copy at the Membership Services desk at either location.

Y Volunteer since 2005

Check out the MEND program page 26 & 29 ✄

Valid for ONE WEEK PASS ENTRY to the Downtown or John Tod Centre Y for an adult, senior, youth or child.*

*Children and youth under 13 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to redeem pass in fitness area. Age restrictions also apply to pool admissions. No cash value. One coupon per person per calendar year. Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA 400 Battle Street Kamloops, BC V2C 2L7 Tel: 250-372-7725

effective September 2015

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John Tod Centre Y 150 Wood Street Kamloops, BC Tel: 250-554-9622

• We reserve the right to change schedules. • Fees subject to applicable taxes.

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TRY THE Y FOR A WEEK

Adult Fitness CLASSES

Choose from over 100 fitness classes a week! All are included in your membership!

GET A CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE AT KAMLOOPSY.ORG OR AT ANY Y LOCATION OR CALL 250-372-7725 • 250-554-9622 Sign-up sheet at front desk for specified classes

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FITNESS CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Abs & Buns: A variety of exercises designed to tone the areas we all love to work on. Basic Yoga: New to Yoga? This class is for you. Balanced Barre: Hottest new form of exercise. This workout combines balance, agility, and resistance all into a challenging, high-energy, mustic-driven, fun, balanced barre system! Better Bones: Wanting to begin an exercise program and don’t know where to start? This program is for you. Join us for this fun, social interactive workout all based from a chair. This program is also designed for those at risk of osteoporosis and other age-associated diseases. Come and exercise in a safe environment. Boot Camp: This class helps to build confidence, strength and physical stamina. Participants are challenged to push the boundaries of their endurance in order to reach their fitness and health goals. Cardio Combat Bootcamp: An exhilarating total body workout where a fusion of martial arts meets chart-topping music. Improve your cardio ability, strength and power! Cardio Core: Mix it up with fun low impact cardio and core toning exercises for overall abdominal core strength. Cardio Jam: Classes feature funky rhythms set to high-energy international and top 40 beats. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating. This fun and HOT dance fitness workout will keep you moving and grooving in the calorie burning zone all while you’re sweating and smiling. Easy to follow come check it out! Classes with the * means party vibe and disco ball included. Core Conditioning: Challenge your strength, balance & agility using the stability ball, dumbbells & your body weight. Circuit Class: Maximize results in a minimum amount of time! Resistance training + aerobics + FUN! Held in the circuit room. Cyclefit: : Instructor leads riders through a warm-up, drills with hills, speed play and much more, ending with a cool down. Pre sign up required. Cyclefit & Core: Mix of indoor cycling and an ab workout. Cyclefit & Pump: Fast hard workout; 30 minutes of biking, followed by 30 minutes of full body exercise. Cyclefit & TRX: The challenge blend- 30 spin and 30 TRX: full body suspension strength training. Cyclefit & Yoga: Cardio challenge, then a relaxation experience. Dancercize: A fun way to stay in shape. Learn a variety of basic dance routines as well as exercises for toning. Family Fitness: Sunday fun - 1 hour of a surprise workout (TRX, weights, tabata, spin, Zumba, bands, step, ect.) 7 years and up.

• We reserve the right to change schedules. • Fees subject to applicable taxes.

Group Rx RIP: RIP is a 60-minute full body barbell program for men and women of all ages and all fitness levels. Matching movement to music and using traditional strength training patterns, you will be able to learn the program which stays consistent for weeks before progressing to the next program. High Energy Step: For those who love high energy and challenging routines. Not recommended for beginners. HIIT: HIIT is a training idea in which low to moderate intensity intervals are alternated with high intensity intervals. HIIT is considered to be much more effective than normal cardio because the intensity is higher and you are able to increase both your aerobic and anaerobic endurance while burning more fat than ever before. Kettle Bell Circuit: what a great way to swing into an allaround full body workout with some exhilarating music and challenging new moves. Make sure to hold on tight, this workouts going to be a blast. Line Dancing: Challenge the mind and body and have fun. Variety of music. Beginners welcome. Limited Mobility Yoga: This class is geared towards those individuals that have a harder time getting on and off the floor. This is a chair based yoga class. We start with gentle traditional yoga poses to center yourself, improve body awareness and strength. Suitable for all levels of fitness. MFR MYO-FACIA Release: Enjoy a relaxing hour of myo-facia releases using a soft foam roller and small balls to roll out any stressed muscles. Leave feeling lengthened & relaxed. PBS: Posture, Balance and Strength. Keep moving and discover your strength through core exercises. A great class for beginners, seniors and participants that may be doing rehabilitation. Class includes the use of dumbbells, tubing, and balls. Shotokan Karate: Learn a “traditional martial art”. Develop new skills and self confidence in a safe and fun environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle. Different classes for kids and adults. Step Fusion: First part of class will be your traditional step class with some fun choreography. The last portion of class will include some type of strength training. Free weights, bands, sliders, are things you may use. Great class to get your all around workout in, cardio AND strength! Step N Rx: Get the best of both worlds! Step class with the added bonus of some of the new hot tracks from our famous Rx class! After your step, you may work abs and legs, or chest and back, but always something. Come and try this sizzling workout! Stretch for Health: Gentle stretching to improve your flexibility, balance, coordination & body awareness, set to relaxing music. Suitable for all. Strong & Active 40+: A perfect blend of strength training and low impact cardio for the active aging generation.

Tabata: This program can be completed in as little as 4 minute intervals. This high intensity interval training offers more health benefits than traditional cardio exercises. TRX: The TRX Suspension Trainer is a workout system that leverages gravity and your bodyweight to perform hundreds of exercises. You’re in control of how much you want to challenge yourself on each exercise because you can adjust your body position to add or decrease resistance each exercise because you can adjust your body position to add or decrease resistance TRX Bootcamp: TRX will have you working with a suspension training system to strengthen and condition your muscles. Boot camp will have you burning calories and working your cardiovascular system for that complete body challenge. All fitness levels welcome and no experience necessary, we will teach you. Wing Chun Kung Fu: A style of martial arts from southern China that uses superior position and technique, not strength and size, to overcome an opponent. Program focuses on fitness, self-defense, and personal development in an open, cooperative class environment. Appropriate for people of all fitness levels. No previous martial arts experience is required. Yoga: Learn traditional yoga poses, with modifications for all levels. Classes will include a little yoga philosophy, breathing exercises, strengthening poses, stretching poses and relaxation poses. Bring your mat and practice some yoga with us! Yin Yang Yoga: This class is about penetrating deep into connective tissue, expanding flexibility & aiding healing while stimulating the nodes to loosen energetic blockages & increase energy flow. Yoga Stretch: Start with gentle traditional yoga poses to center yourself, improve body awareness and strength. Finish with gentle stretching to relax, improve flexibility and range of motion. Classes may include a brief relaxation/meditation component. Suitable for all levels of fitness. Zumba: We take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low intensity and high intensity moves for an interval style, calorie burning, dance-fitness party. Once the Latin and other world rhythms take over, you’ll see why Zumba fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Zumba Gold: Perfect for older adults or beginners who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. This class introduces easyto-follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. Zumba Sentao: This Zumba class combines strength and resistance training with innovative dance moves, using a chair as your dance partner. A high intensity workout that focuses on defining your muscles, improving overall cardiovascular health and burning major calories in the process. effective September 2015

Adult Fitness

MIND BODY

PILATES VARIATIONS

BASIC YOGA

New to Yoga? This class is for you. Basic yoga is a slower paced practice that is gentle on the entire body. Basic yoga increases your mobility, strength and stamina leaving you feeling more open and at peace. Each class will open with Pranayama (regulation of the breath) to integrate your mind and body for your class and will end in a full body relaxation and a guided meditation.

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YIN YOGA

Yin Yoga is a slower paced practice that targets joints, tendons, ligaments and fascia within the body. This style of yoga increases your mobility leaving you feeling more open and at peace. The postures are held for 3-5 minutes to encourage a slow and safe opening of the connective tissues. Yin is the balance of Yang yoga which targets the muscles. Each class will open with Pranayama (regulation of the breath) to integrate your mind and body for your class and will end in a delicious full body relaxation Savasana. Instructor: Sandy

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YOGA FOR ATHLETES

Strength, endurance, flexibility, balance and mobility are all skills that athletes strive to improve upon in their respective sport. From professionals to amateurs, as well as the weekend warrior, yoga has been shown to benefit those who engage in this 5,000 year old practice on a regular basis. Yoga can be the perfect companion to counteract the effects of overused muscles as it’s primary function is to restore the body to balance and symmetry. Join Charlie Bruce, Certified Yoga Instructor, World Cup Master’s cross-country competitor and former member of the Canadian Age-Group Triathlon Team for this six-week session, designed to prepare your mind, body and spirit for whatever your passion in sport may be. Class is limited to 15 participants

DOWNTOWN Y

Tuesdays, 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM November 10 -December 15 (6 Weeks) Members: $75 • Non-Members: $90

NEW NIA

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MFR MYO-FASCIA RELEASE

PILOGA

Myo-Facia release is a self- treatment technique that helps people get, out and stay out of chronic pain in just ten minutes a day. When pain becomes chronic, the body’s natural state of stability and balance declines. By learning how to release, you can learn to actively partake in decreasing stress daily so it doesn’t accumulate and cause symptoms that zap your vitality and energy.

DOWNTOWN Y

Included in Membership

Piloga is an efficient mind-body fitness practice that will strengthen and tone your body, improve balance and flexibility, calm the mind and create an improved sense of well being through inner focus, slow, careful and controlled movement. By balancing the perfect combination of yoga postures and pilates poses it gives us a full body and mind work out. Instructor: Mohd Thursdays, 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM September 10 - November 5 (8 Weeks) Members: $80 • Non-Members: $96

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CYCLEFIT & YOGA

The perfect blend of YIN and YANG. 30 minutes of cycling and 40 minutes of yoga. Try the hottest workout in North America. Don’t miss out, space is limited!

DOWNTOWN & JOHN TOD CENTRE Y

NEW POWER YOGA

Guaranteed to make you sweat. Enjoy this vigorous flow yoga class with options given for all fitness levels to join. Class poses will vary widely and we will focus on our breath to match our movement. Class will concluded with a relaxation series to cool down and rejuvenate.

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DOWNTOWN Y & JOHN TOD CENTRE Y

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Tuesdays, 11:35 PM - 12:35 PM Included in Membership

YIN YANG YOGA

NEW LIMITED MOBILITY YOGA

Yin is a simple style of yoga to practice, but this doesn’t mean easy! The physical, mental, spiritual, emotional and energetic benefits of yin come from getting into postures and holding them. These are passive holds where you allow gravity to do the work. Yin Yoga is a perfect compliment to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga that emphasize internal heat, and the lengthening and contracting of your muscles.

JOHN TOD CENTRE Y

Included in Membership

This class is geared towards those individuals that have a harder time getting on and off the floor. This is a chair based yoga class. We start with gentle traditional yoga poses to center yourself, improve body awareness and strength. Throughout class, we incorporate gentle stretching poses to relax, improve flexibility and range of motion. Classes may include a brief relaxation/meditation component. Suitable for all levels of fitness.

JOHN TOD CENTRE Y

Wednesdays, 11:30 PM - 12:30 PM Included in Membership

YOGA

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Nia is an energizing and exhilarating workout. It incorporates dance outs, martial arts of healing cuts in a fun, pleasurable of expressive way to improve muscle tone for strength, increase flexibility and reduce stress. Add some variety and balance to your fitness regime.

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Start with gentle traditional yoga poses to center yourself, improve body awareness and strength. Finish with gentle stretching to relax, improve flexibility and range of motion. Classes may include a brief relaxation/meditation component. Suitable for all levels of fitness.

Learn traditional yoga poses, with modifications for all levels. Classes will include a little yoga philosophy, breathing exercises, strengthening poses, stretching poses and relaxation poses. Bring your mat and practice some yoga with us.

DOWNTOWN Y & JOHN TOD CENTRE Y

Included in Membership

DANCE INSPIRED FITNESS DANCERCIZE

Learn a variety of choreographed routines that improve your endurance, tone your muscles and end it all with a nice stretch.

DOWNTOWN Y

Included in membership

Mondays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Included in Membership

effective September 2015

• We reserve the right to change schedules. • Fees subject to applicable taxes.

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Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM September 15 - October20 (6 Weeks) October 27 - December 1 (6 Weeks) Members: $60 • Non-Members: $72

YOGA STRETCH

For those who have a sound foundation of Pilates principles and are looking to add more challenge to their workouts. Class rotates through stability ball, bosu and advanced mat exercises. Instructor: Karen. Classes may include a brief relaxation/meditation component. Suitable for all levels of fitness. Mondays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM September 14 - December 14 (13 Weeks) Members: $104 • Non-Members: $130

Adult Fitness BELLY DANCING

Learn beginner belly dancing with Corrie Tucker. You will learn correct postures and muscle control to start dancing. Have fun, move your body, smile and gain confidence.

JOHN TOD CENTRE Y

Mondays, 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM Sep 14- Oct 26 (6 weeks) Members: $42 • Non-Members: $60 Nov 2- Dec 14 (7 weeks) Members: $56 • Non-Members: $70

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NEW “DARE TO DANCE”

Movement and rhythm are essential to what it is to be human, and yet, we often feel self-conscious or intimidated when invited to dance. Consider this class an opportunity to get in touch with your “Inner Dancer”, in an atmosphere of playfulness. We will focus on multiple aspects of movement; a Yoga inspired warm up and cool down, as well as explorations of a variety of global dance elements. There are no pre requisites for shape, size, age or experience. Dance is for everyone! Please bring an open mind, a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Space is limited. Starts October 1st.

DOWNTOWN Y & JOHN TOD CENTRE Y

Included in membership

CARDIO JAM GOLD

Cardio Jam Gold is a modified class that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Both are easy to follow so come check it out! Classes with the * means party vibe and disco ball included.

LINE DANCING

Work your body and mind with some fun routines. All levels welcome.

DOWNTOWN Y & JOHN TOD CENTRE Y

Included in membership

ZUMBA®

We take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low intensity and high intensity moves for an interval style, calorie burning, dance-fitness party. Once the Latin and other world rhythms take over, you’ll see why Zumba® fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise.

DOWNTOWN Y & JOHN TOD CENTRE Y

Included in Membership

ABS & BUNS

A variety of exercises designed to tone the areas we all love to work on!

DOWNTOWN Y

Included in Membership

CORE CONDITIONING

ADAPTED ZUMBA®

Included in Membership

DOWNTOWN Y

Extremely effective strength training using traditional exercises, light weight bars (which you add your own choice of weights to) and great music. For all levels.

Included in Membership

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NEW BALANCED BARRE

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HYDRO FIT

A deep water cardiovascular strength training fitness class. Done with aquatic flotation belts.

Included in Membership

Thursdays, 5:15 PM – 6:30 PM Included in membership.

Barre training is the hottest form of exercise. The workout combines balance, agility, resistance in a challenging workout. No dance experience required. Precision alignment and revolutionary movement is incorporated by the Balanced Body movement principles and sequences. Whether you are an experienced group exerciser or new to barre, this hot new program, Balanced Body Barre, will offer you endless variety in your classes, and students can easily customize workouts to suit their own needs.

MEDIUM INTENSITY CLASSES

Challenge your strength, balance and agility using the stability ball, Bosu, dumbbells or your own bodyweight to strengthen your core muscles.

This is suited for those who have physical and/or cognitive disabilities and are looking for a modified class to suit their needs. the class introduces easy-to-follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination.

JOHN TOD CENTRE Y

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CARDIO JAM

Classes feature funky rhythms set to high-energy international and top 40 beats. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating. This fun and HOT dance fitness workout will keep you moving and grooving in the calorie burning zone all while you’re sweating and smiling. Cardio Jam Gold is a modified class that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Both are easy to follow so come check it out! Classes with the * means party vibe and disco ball included.

ZUMBA® SENTAO

Zumba Sentao combines strength and resistance training with innovative dance moves, using a chair as your dance partner. A high intensity workout that focuses on defining your muscles, improving overall cardiovascular health and burning major calories in the process.

DOWNTOWN Y & JOHN TOD CENTRE Y

Included in Membership

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GROUP RX: RIP

DOWNTOWN Y & JOHN TOD CENTRE Y

Included in Membership

SHALLOW SHRED

Shred body fat in this one hour boot camp-style class in the pool that incorporates both cardio and high intensity moves for upper body, lower body & core, resulting in a dynamic, full body workout.

DOWNTOWN Y

Included in Membership

What’s new in Fitness at the Y? Meghan Recommends: • Dare to Dance (pg. 8) • Cardio Combat Bootcamp (pg. 9) • Weight Training for Women 101 (pg. 12) • Better Hips, Better Knees a joint replacement rehab program (pg. 12) • Youth Endurance and Flexibility Training (pg. 27)

Meghan Drew,

GENERAL MANAGER OF HEALTH, FITNESS AND AQUATICS Certified Fitness Professional since 1984

• We reserve the right to change schedules. • Fees subject to applicable taxes.

effective September 2015

Adult Fitness DOWNTOWN Y & JOHN TOD CENTRE Y

Included in Membership

CYCLEFIT & TABATA

Flat roads, hills and drills will have you cycling, burning calories and working your cardiovascular system for the first half of class. The second half will be completed in as little as 4 minute intervals. This high intensity interval training offers more health benefits than traditional cardio exercises.

JOHN TOD CENTRE Y

Included in Membership

NEW TRX BOOTCAMP

TRX will have you working with a suspension training system to strengthen and condition your muscles. Boot camp will have you burning calories and working your cardiovascular system for that complete body challenge. All fitness levels welcome and no experience necessary, we will teach you.

JOHN TOD CENTRE Y

Mondays, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Included in Membership

STEP FUSION

The first part of class is traditional step class with fun choreography. The last portion includes strength training with weights, bands and other possible equipment. Cardio and strength in one workout!

DOWNTOWN Y

Included in Membership

THE NEXT LEVEL FITNESS TURBO PUMP

This 40 minute noon-hour class in the pool is an intense cardio class incorporating both upper and lower body. The class will finish with a stretch component.

DOWNTOWN Y

Included in Membership

BOOT CAMP

Build confidence, strength and physical stamina. Participants are challenged to push the boundaries of their endurance in order to reach their fitness and health goals.

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HIGH ENERGY STEP

For those who love high energy and challenging routines. Not recommended for those new to step or for beginners.

DOWNTOWN Y

Included in Membership

NEW CARDIO COMBAT BOOTCAMP

Cardio Combat Bootcamp is an exhilarating, total body workout where a fusion of martial arts meets charttopping music to help you improve your cardio ability, strength and power! Emphasizing control and technique, this class will provide you with phenomenal physical results, through a fun and simple athletic routine designed for all fitness levels!

DOWNTOWN Y

Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Mondays, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Included in Membership

HIIT

HIIT is a training idea in which low to moderate intensity intervals are alternated with high intensity intervals. HIIT is considered to be much more effective than normal cardio because the intensity is higher and you are able to increase both your aerobic and anaerobic endurance while burning more fat than ever before.

DOWNTOWN & JOHN TOD CENTRE Y

Included in Membership

TABATA

This program can be completed in as little as 4 minute intervals. This high intensity interval training offers more health benefits than traditional cardio exercises. Tabata combines short, intense workouts to the latest and greatest music to keep you pushing your limits.

DOWNTOWN & JOHN TOD CENTRE Y

Included in Membership

MARTIAL ARTS INSPIRED FITNESS NEW WING CHUN KUNG FU

NEW SHOTOKAN KARATE

Now available at the YMCA, learn Shotokan Karate, a “traditional martial art”. Develop new skills and self confidence in a safe and fun environment. Shotokan technique provides stability, enables powerful movements, and strengthens legs. Shotokan Karate is regarded as a dynamic martial art as it develops anaerobic, powerful techniques as well as developing speed. Join us for Karate that promotes an overall healthy body as well as, lifestyle.

JOHN TOD CENTRE Y

Mondays, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Included in Membership

Get Healthy! Stay Connected! Feel Supported! Belong! Do you have a passion for fitness? Do you have an enthusiastic attitude, and the desire to change lives?

Become a YMCA Volunteer Fitness Instructor! The YMCA offers a fun and healthy environment, where you can play an important role in your community and directly impact people’s lives. We’re all about creating opportunities, opening doors and welcoming all to get involved and make a positive difference. Working with us means helping children, youth, adults and seniors at all levels of ability, from all walks of life, to develop their self-esteem and potential in new ways. Visit kamloopsy.org for current volunteer postings, or contact the Y Fitness Department at 250-372-7725 to find out how you can start making a difference today!

A style of martial arts from southern China that uses superior position and technique, not strength and size, to overcome an opponent. Program focuses on fitness, self-defense, and personal development in an open, cooperative class environment. Appropriate for people of all fitness levels. No previous martial arts experience is required.

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CYCLEFIT & TRX

Flat roads, hills and drills will have you cycling, burning calories and working your cardiovascular system for the first half of class. The second half will be working with a suspension training system to strengthen and condition your muscles.

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Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM Included in Membership

Included in Membership

effective September 2015

• We reserve the right to change schedules. • Fees subject to applicable taxes.

Kamloops Healthy Weights for Children

Shapedown BC WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?

Shapedown BC supports children, teens and their families who are seeking a healthier lifestyle. Positive changes in communication styles, parenting skills, and self esteem can happen along with improving food choices and increasing family fun activity options.

HOW? NO DIETS INVOLVED!

Shapedown BC is an age-based, 10 week program, with 2 sessions per week for children and their families. There is ongoing support from a Dietitian, Pediatrician, Exercise Specialist and Social Worker. teens • One 2 hour evening session with a 30 minute activity session for the children/teens • One hour family fun activity session through the YMCA

HOW DO I JOIN?

Shapedown BC requires a “Physiciann Referral” and that: • Your child is between 6-17 years old • Your child has a BMI >97%ilee or has a BMI of 85-97% ile with some medical conditions • Both parents and children are fully committed to participation • At least one parent/caregiver is proﬁcient in English

WHAT IS THE COST? There is no charge.

Kamloops Healthy Weights for Children

Shapedown BC Sha Public Health 519 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T8 PH: 250.851.7300 | FAX: 250.851.7301 www.interiorhealth.ca/Shapedown

GET OUT OF THE OFFICE

AND INTO THE POOL! Life is busy! Here’s a great option to incorporate exercise into your busy schedule.

MASTERS SWIMMING Join us for Masters Swimming and experience one of the safest ways to exercise! - Reduce Cholesterol - Improve Cardiovascular Health - Reduce joint impact

MON/WED 6:30-7:30PM FRI 6:00-7:00AM CANADA GAMES POOL All levels welcome, monthly payment plan or drop-in punch cards available.

For more information call 250.828.3660 or click

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Sales • Repairs Lessons • Service

250-374-6683

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Active Aging Fitness & Workshops Begin your journey to health and wellness at the Y!

HEALTHY LIVING FOR ADULTS & SENIORS

NEW BETTER HIPS, BETTER KNEES - A JOINT REPLACEMENT EXERCISE PROGRAM

Are you waiting for total knee or total hip replacement surgery? Have you had a total knee or total hip replacement and have completed your rehabilitation? This circuit exercise class is for those of you who would like to be better conditioned before surgery or would like to continue to improve your strength and fitness level after surgery. Run by a trained fitness specialist under the supervision of a physiotherapist. A referral from a physiotherapist or doctor is required if surgery has been within 3 months from the start of class.

DOWNTOWN Y

This is for women who are ready to venture into freeweights, barbells, and weight benches. Go beyond a basic weight room orientation and learn proper lifting techniques in this women’s only class. Get the real scoop on how to lift safely and what lifting can do to transform your physique (don’t worry, you won’t get bulky). Each class will be functional and informative and will build on the previous class. We will discuss goal setting, nutrition and physical health. Get strong & inspired! Lead by Courtney, a CFES Personal Trainer and 200hr certified yoga instructor. Class size is limited to 8 participants, so sign up to secure your spot! Downtown Y and John Tod Centre Y.

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POWER OVER PARKINSON’S

Interior Health Authority and the YMCA are introducing “Power Over Parkinson’s”. A unique and specific group circuit exercise program aimed to maintain or improve flexibility and strength, encourage independence and safety and improve balance and mobility in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. Participants must have a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, be mobile, minimal use of a walking aid, and be approved safe to participate in group exercise program.

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To request a position in the program please contact Kim Carter at: Tel: (250) 851-7916 Fax: (250) 851-7910

*Individuals must complete all necessary assessments (as performed by your physiotherapist) and have a form signed by a doctor or specialist confirming you are suitable to participate in an exercise based program.

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Tuesday and Thursdays 12:00pm - 3:00pm Oct 6 - Nov 26 (8 weeks)

60+ CIRCUIT

FREE Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Self-Management Program is an interactive health educational workshop that gives you the knowledge, skills and confidence to successfully manage your health condition and improve the quality of life. You will learn how to modify activities to reduce pain and fatigue; do flexibility, endurance and strengthening exercises safely; prevent/delay osteoporosis, prevent falls, evaluate treatment options; communicate effectively with your health care team; discover the importance of good quality sleep and ways to improve it; set goals and problem solve; take action and get the most out of life. Participants receive FREE “The Arthritis Helpbook” which accompanies the program. Family members and caregivers who live with people experiencing the daily challenges of living with arthritis and fibromyalgia are also welcome to attend. For more information, and to register; Toll-Free line 1-866-902-3767 or www.selfmanagementbc.ca

Included in membership.

This class is a multiple approach to managing your health, fitness, and well-being. Class instructors are experienced in providing you with options so that you can improve your strength, balance, agility, breathing and range of motion. First half of the class is in the circuit room and the second half is in the multi purpose room focusing on yoga.

DOWNTOWN Y

Included in membership

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Included in membership

DANCERCIZE

WORKSHOPS

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A fun way to do aerobics and stay in shape. You will learn a variety of routines as well as exercises for shaping and toning.

Mondays, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM September 28-November 9 (7 week) No fee required

Included in membership

NEW LOW GI DIET

DOWNTOWN Y

NEW LIMITED MOBILITY YOGA

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Wednesdays, 1:00 PM - 200 PM Included in Membership

PBS (POSTURE BALANCE STRENGTH)

Keep moving and discover your strength through core exercises. A great class for beginners, seniors and participants that may be doing rehabilitation. Class includes the use of dumbbells, tubing and balls.

DOWNTOWN Y & JOHN TOD CENTRE Y

Included in membership

STRETCH FOR HEALTH

Stretching is an important component of any program; it strengthens the joints and supporting connective tissues. It also relaxes the body and mind. Enjoy this peaceful getaway.

DOWNTOWN Y & JOHN TOD CENTRE Y

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Included in membership

Wanting to begin an exercise program and don’t know where to start? This program is for you. Join us for this fun, social-interactive workout all based from a chair. This program is also designed for those who have osteoporosis and those at risk. Come and exercise in a safe environment.

NEW WEIGHTS FOR WOMEN 101

STRONG & ACTIVE 40+:

A perfect blend of strength training and low impact cardio for the active aging generation. Be prepared to be challenged within your ability and level.

DOWNTOWN Y

BETTER BONES

Mondays Fridays 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM September 14 - Oct 23 (6 weeks) 11509 Oct 26 - Dec 4 (6 weeks) 11510 Members & Non-Members: $36

Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM September 23 - October 28 (6 week) Members $48 & Non-Members: $60

GENTLE FIT

A shallow water class with low to moderate intensity cardiovascular exercise with minimal impact. Balance, core strength, resistance exercises and stretching are included.

Included in membership

Low Glycemic Index eating is not a diet - it’s a lifestyle change; It’s also the #1 recommended way of eating for diabetics. Whether you’re interested in taking the Low GI Challenge, or simply want to prepare low GI meals Cheryl Christian and Laura Kalina have combined their expertise in fitness and nutrition to provide you with the tools for lasting success. Join Cheryl and Laura as she shares information and tips on Low GI eating. She will have books available for purchase and can answer any questions you may have.

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Tuesdays, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM October 20 Members: No Fee & Non-Members: $8

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LOOK FOR THIS IN JANUARY 2016: DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT (TYPE 2)

NOW is the time to focus on your health, well-being and quality of life! This free six-session, interactive workshop is for adults with Type-2 diabetes, their family members and friends. You will learn strategies and tools to help you manage diabetes and get the most out of life. All participants receive a free resource book “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.” Self-Management BC is a Ministry of Health, Patients as Partners Initiative administered by the University of Victoria, Centre on Aging and endorsed by the Canadian Diabetes Association. For more information; Toll-Free line - 1-866-902-3767 or www.selfmanagementbc.ca

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Mondays, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM No fee required • We reserve the right to change schedules. • Fees subject to applicable taxes.

effective September 2015

Specialty Programs PERSONAL TRAINING

FIRST AID & C.P.R.

AQUATIC EMERGENCY CARE (with Standard First Aid)

EMERGENCY FIRST AID & CPR-C / AED

Course includes: Emergency action principles, airway, breathing and cardiovascular emergencies, bleeding, shock, secondary survey. These are recertification courses for our staff members and volunteers, but spots are open to the public subject to availability.

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• Our trainers are committed to motivating you to achieve your goals • Receive support to stay focused and on track • Perform safe and successful workouts • Variety in programing to prevent boredom • A professionally designed program just for you • Receive research backed information from a certified Personal Trainer

8 hours Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM September 25 Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM November 21

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Comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid, CPR and AED use! Whether you need training for employment or simply want to be prepared to respond to life-threatening emergencies, this course will give you the skills and knowledge to act with confidence. In addition to the material covered in Emergency First Aid, candidates will learn how to treat head/neck injuries, soft tissue and muscular-skeletal injuries, and medical emergencies. The Aquatic Emergency Care option also gives candidates skills and knowledge in spinal management and water recues. Pre-requisites: None (SFA) • Bronze Cross (AEC)

DOWNTOWN Y

24 hours (SFA Only 16 hours) Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM September 26 & 27 & October 3 (AEC Only) Fee: $150 SFA • $175 AEC

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Here’s what a YMCA Personal Trainer has to offer: Our trainers are fully certified fitness professionals who are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. They will provide you with a program that best matches your needs and abilities. You and your trainer will work together to create a program and schedule that fits into your lifestyle. What will my first few sessions look like? This is where you start. You will fill out forms, participate in assessments, goal setting and lifestyle questionnaires with your trainer’s guidance. The first session is all about meeting your trainer and working with them to determine your goals and come up with a plan to get you started. Kick Start Package: This is a one-time use special rate package that consists of 3 sessions with a trainer. In the first session you will fill out forms, participate in assessments, goal setting and lifestyle questionnaires with your trainer’s guidance. The following 2 sessions will be about learning the program your trainer will design based on your needs and goals. Want to work out with a partner? See below for partner training prices and bring a friend or significant other to help you stay even more challenged, focused and committed.

Partner Training

NonMember

Member

NonMember

$80.00

$110.00

$130.00

2 Sessions $130.00 $150.00 $200.00

$240.00

3 Sessions $180.00 $210.00 $270.00

$330.00

5 Sessions $275.00 $325.00 $400.00

$500.00

10 Sessions $500.00 $600.00 $700.00

$900.00

Package

Member

1 Session $70.00

Kick Start

Become a YMCA Volunteer Fitness Instructor!

kamloopsy.org to find out more!

$150.00 $180.00

effective September 2015

• We reserve the right to change schedules. • Fees subject to applicable taxes.

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Individual Training

Specialty Programs LIFEGUARD TRAINING PROGRAMS TO BECOME A LIFEGUARD BRONZE MEDALLION

Bronze Medallion teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue: educationjudgement, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn self-rescue techniques, defense and release methods, tows and carries in preparation for challenging rescues. Bronze Medallion includes the CPR-A certification.

DOWNTOWN Y

20 Hours Friday, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM September 11th, 12th, & 13th 11642 Pre-requisites: 13 years old by final day of the course: Bronze Star/YMC Star 7 & Junior Lifeguard Club experience is recommended. Fee: $200 + tax Price includes Canadian Lifesaving Manual

NATIONAL LIFEGUARD

The National Lifeguard award builds on the skills, knowledge and values that are taught in the Bronze Program. Recognized as the standard measure of lifeguard performance in Canada, NL education is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good sound judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard.

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20 Hours Friday, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM September 18th, 19th & 20th 11644 Pre-requisites: Bronze Medallion Fee: $180 + tax Canadian Lifesaving Manual not included For more information, contact Javan Johnson at 250-372-7725 - ext. 202 or aquatics@kamloopsy.org

NEW LIFEGUARD SCHOOL

Becoming a lifeguard is a lot of work and requires taking many courses. The reality is, taking these courses to become certified is expensive! Providing you’re able to attend each day of each program, enrol in Lifeguard School today and instead of paying for each course individually, save a fortune!

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AQUATICS PROGRAM NEW SWIM TO THE NORTH POLE CHALLENGE

Keep your eyes and ears open for more information about a new fitness and personal goal challenge brought to you by the Aquatics Department. We want to challenge you to swim in our pool the equivalent distance of Kamloops to the North Pole. Challenge details are still being worked out, and will be made available in September!

Give a woman and her children the chance to make a new start It is only through community support that we can offer a full range of support services.

Member Tuition: $720 + tax (25% savings) Non-Member Tuition: $815 + tax (15% savings) Tuition for Lifeguard School Includes: Bronze Medallion (Sept 11 - 13) Bronze Cross (Sept 18 - 20), Aquatic Emergency Care (Sept 26 - 27 & Oct 3), and National Lifeguard (Nov 4 - Dec 12). Totally cost if each course is paid for separately: $955 + tax. See course descriptions below. Pre-requisites: Must be 16 years old by December 12 (minimum age to work as a lifeguard). Successful graduates at Lifeguard School will automatically be invited to our January 2016 lifeguard recruitment. Working at the Kamloops YMCA/YWCA is an enriching experience and the gateway for opportunity opportunity in the aquatics community. Contact Javan Johnson, the Aquatics Director for more information.

Please Give to the Y Women’s Shelter Call: 250-374-6162 or go to kamloopsy.org

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44 hours Wednesdays, 4:00 PM- 9:00 PM Saturdays, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM November 4th - December 12th (10 sessions no session on Nov 11 & 21) 11646 Pre-requisites: 16 years old by final day of the course. Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid - No exceptions. Fee: $400+ tax Includes Alert manual, whistle, and lifeguard toolkit (fanny pack, pocket mask & oral airways)

BRONZE CROSS Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers that want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safety supervision in aquatic facilities. The program is one of the pre-requisites for all advanced Lifeguarding and Leadership training. Bronze Cross includes the CPR-C certification.

effective September 2015

• We reserve the right to change schedules. • Fees subject to applicable taxes.

DISCOVER CURLING! JOIN US AT THE KAMLOOPS CURLING CENTRE THIS FALL.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

WE OFFER A VARIETY OF LEAGUES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS INCLUDING: Woman’s Day & Evening Leagues, Men’s Leagues Senior Leagues, Mixed Leagues, Junior Program High School, Novice League, Corporate Events Birthday Parties, Team Building, Bonspiels Pro Shop, Room Rentals, Theme Nights

BEGINNER & IMRPOVEMENT CLINIC September 29, 30 & October 1 Affordable fees and equipment rental avaialble. Call Rob at 250-372-5432 or 250-371-4863

Where the music begins! Register For Music Lessons Today. Reg Guitar, Piano, Piano, Drums, Bass, Bass, Voice, Guitar, G Voice,Sax, Sax, Fl Flute,Trumpet, u Musical and Theatre and more. Flute, Trumpet, more.

Why W h Choose Long & McQuade? Music lessons for all ages, stages and styles. Professional instructors make learning fun. Convenient lesson times for busy families. No Registration Fees. Affordable Instrument Rentals. Yamaha group music classes are available for children 3 and up. Call for a free demo. Yama

955 Lorne St., Kamloops 250.828.2315

Aquatics

RECREATIONAL SWIM SCHEDULE MON

TUES

WED

THURS

FRI

SAT

SUN

POOL HOURS PUBLIC SWIM

5:30 AM - 10:00 PM

7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

10:30 AM - 2:00 PM 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

10:30 AM - 2:00 PM 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

10:30 AM - 2:00 PM 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

1:30 PM - 8:00 PM

LESSONS ONLY SENIOR SWIM EARLY BIRD LANE SWIM ICE TOWER FRIDAYS* PRE-SCHOOL PLUNGE

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

5:30 AM - 8:00 AM

5:30 AM - 9:00 AM

5:30 AM - 8:00 AM

5:30 AM - 9:00 AM

5:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Limited space during programs

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

PUBLIC SWIM

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

EARLY BIRD LANE SWIM

The diving board or rope is open along with toys and mats in the pool. *At least one, often two lanes are available for lap swimming* *Space may be limited during advanced courses, staff in-services, some Aqua-Fit classes, or other events*

Come and get your early morning swim workout; 4 lanes (leisure, slow, medium and fast) plus a double-wide “open water” lane available all morning long. Swim Club occupies 2 lanes from 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM on Mondays and Wednesdays.

LESSONS ONLY

ICE TOWER SWIM - FRIDAYS, 2nd and last of the month*

Join us and celebrate the end of a long week with the Ice Tower. Jump, slide or dive off the inflatable tower* *Check out our pool programs on pg. 27 to see when the Ice Tower is in the Pool* *No lap lanes available*

SENIOR SWIM (55+)

This time is designated for seniors to come in and enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the pool all to themselves. *The hot tub and sauna may still be available for public use*

Swimming lessons occupy most pool space; there is limited public use space. There is at least 1 lap lane available.

PRESCHOOL PLUNGE

Tot-docks are placed in the pool for little ones to stand in and enjoy the water. Little ones can splash in the turtle pool. Fun toys are available during this time. *Please make sure all little ones are wearing Little Swimmers diapers*

CHILD AQUATICS PROGRAMS ON PAGE 27

AQUATIC FITNESS PROGRAMS TUES

WED

THURS

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

HYDRO-FIT

A deep water cardiovascular strength training fitness class. Done with aquatic flotation belts.

GENTLE AQUA-FIT

A shallow water class with low to moderate intensity cardiovascular exercise with minimal impact. Balance, core strength, resistance exercises and stretching are included

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

FRI

SAT

SUN

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

12:10 PM -12:50 PM

SHALLOW SHED

Shred body fat in this one hour boot camp-style class that incorporates both cardio and high intensity moves for upper body, lower body & core, resulting in a dynamic, full body workout.

TURBO PUMP

This 40 minute noon-hour class is an intense cardio class incorporating both upper and lower body. The class will finish with a stretch component.

• All children must be 7 years old to swim by themselves, children under 7 years must be within arms reach of an adult

effective September 2015

• We reserve the right to change schedules. • Fees subject to applicable taxes.

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HYDRO-FIT GENTLE-FIT SHALLOW-WATER SHED TURBO PUMP

MON 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

OR TO

JOIN CLUB PROGRAMS!

(safety is mandatory – all skaters need to bring their helmets & Mitts/Gloves)

Kris Pynten & BJ Schmidt

LESSON SESSIONS

start Thursday, Oct 15th, 2015 $ 100 fee includes: 8 sessions, on ice 6:30pm to 7pm on Thursdays (McArthur Island Olympic Ice rink) Open to all ages & abilities (Must be able to skate width of ice) Free t-shirt - Use your own skates or try speed skates

CLUB PROGRAMS

Club practices start Monday, Sept 14th, 2015 Call for more info – join early and get the most of the speed skating season.

Proud to be locally sponsored by:

For more information, Please contact: Darcy (Registrar) - klbmembership@shaw.ca | Sandi - 250.851.1481 Visit us online for detailed info!

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SAVE 10% ON LESSONS

Present COUPON at Lesson Registration

YOUTH CLUB CONTACT INFO

Boys and Girls ages 12-18 | For more information visit our website www.kamvolleyball.ca/youth

CO-ED ADULTS 6’S Monday (Competitive League) - Pacific Way Elementary Wednesday (Intermediate/Recreational) - Pacific Way Elementary More information, Team and Individual registration is available on the website

WANT TO MAKE VOLLEYBALL BETTER IN KAMLOOPS? Go to the website to find out how to be a coach, referee, board or committee member or to submit your ideas.

Visit www.kamvolleyball.ca for any further information.

TRY SPEED SKATING

FREE Practice session with coupon! CONTACT Sandi @ 250.851.1481

Aquatics SWIM CLUBS

VOLUNTEER AT THE Y

Please register by phoning 250-372-7725 or in person at the Downtown Y ADULT SWIM CLUB

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

Seniors Swim Club (55+)

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Masters Swin Club (19+)

6:00 AM - 7:30 AM

YMCA Swim Club (7-18 yrs)

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Learn To Dive Club (7-12yrs)

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

SENIORS SWIM CLUB (55+)

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

7:25 AM - 8:55 AM

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

YMCA SWIM CLUB

This program is for seniors who love to swim in a competitive or non-competitive atmosphere. Competitive swimmers will have the opportunity to compete in swim meets. Non-competitive swimmers follow set workouts at their own pace.

This program allows children and youth to swim with other students at their level and meet individual needs through drill and stroke development with a certified swimming instructor. Pre-registration is required. Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:00PM – 6:00PM September 14th – October 28th (13 sessions - No session Oct. 12th) 11649 November 2nd – December 16th (13 sessions - No session Nov. 11th) 11650 Members: $60 • Non-members $120

Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:00AM – 9:00AM September 9th – December 16th (no session Sep. 7th, Oct 12th, Nov. 11th & Dec 21st, 23rd, 28th & 30th). ncluded in Membership.

MASTERS SWIM CLUB (19+ years)

Carefully designed workouts to help you develop your strokes and build endurance in a non-competitive atmosphere.

Looking for a rewarding position and the chance to be part of a dedicated team?

Become a Y volunteer. The Y offers a wide variety of interesting volunteer opportunities in fitness, playcare, facility services and member services.

Call 250-372-7725 or visit kamloopsy.org to find out more!

LEARN TO DIVE CLUB

Children can spend the evening on the diving board learning how to properly perform simple dives with a focus on technique, safety and fun! This program is taught by a certified diving instructor. Pre-registration is required. Maximum amount of participants is 6. Ages: 7 – 12 only Mondays, 6:30PM – 8:00PM September 14th – October 26th (6 sessions - No session Oct. 12th) 11651 November 2nd - December 14th (7 sessions) 11652 Members: $75 • Non-members: $150

Mondays & Wednesday, 6:00AM – 7:30AM Saturdays, 7:25AM – 8:55AM & Sundays 8:00AM - 10:00 AM September 9th – December 16th (no session Sep. 7th, Oct 12th, Nov. 11th, Dec 21st, 23rd, 26th, 27th, 28th & 30th & Jan. 2nd & 3rd). Included in Membership.

SCHOOL GROUP & DAYCARE SWIMMING LESSONS

LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR JOB OPPORTUNITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• NL • CPR - C* • WSI/YSI • OFA - Level 1 • Standard First Aid**

Applications accepted at all times.

Please attach application form and a photocopy of current awards to resume and cover letter. All awards must be current.

Do you want your school or daycare to take swimming lessons this Fall? We offer the opportunity to bring your group down to the YMCA to participate in swimming lessons. All we need from you is the number of children that will be taking lessons and their names, ages and swimming level, and we’ll go ahead and create a lesson set for you. We recommend at least 6 swimming lessons for the children to be successful! After each lesson, your group is welcome to a free swim for 30 minutes. To organize your swimming lessons and for cost information, please contact the Aquatics Coordinator at 250.372.7725 ext. 211 or bfrazier@kamloopsy.org

*Must be current within 1 year **Must be current within 2 years

LANE AND POOL BOOKINGS

Do you want to rent lane space or pool space for private events or instruction? No problem!All we need is a minimum of 2 weeks notice, and the number of people attending. For more information and to book, please contact the Aquatics Director at 250.372.7725 ext. 202 or jjohnson@kamloopsy.org.

Rates Single Lane - $25/hour + tax Pool Section* - $75/hour + tax ($95/hour for both deep & shallow ends)

Book the shallow end, deep end or both, but lane swimming & the hot tub and sauna remain available to the public.

Private Pool Rental - $150/hour + tax The entire swimming pool is closed to the public, including the lanes, hot tub and sauna.

Lifeguard Fee - $45/hour + tax If your booking requires us to have an extra lifeguard on duty, this fee is applied.

PRIVATE LESSON & BIRTHDAY PARTY INFORMATION (ALL AGES )

CAN’T FIT INTO OUR REGULAR LESSON OR PRIVATE SWIM LESSON SCHEDULE? Try booking private swimming lessons at a time convenient for you! Privates are an ideal way to take swimming lessons when: • You learn better one on one • You have little time and want to learn fast • Need to learn a couple of skills in order to advance to the next swimming level • You can’t seem to find a time in our schedule that fits yours

effective September 2015

PRICE: $ 20 +TAX / 30 MINS. $30 +TAX / 45 MINS. $45 +TAX / 1 HOUR.

Add an extra person to make it a semiprivate lesson for $2.50/person/lesson.

BOOK 10 OR MORE LESSONS AT ONCE FOR 25% OFF for example:

$150 + tax for ten 30 min. lessons Cancellation Policy: cancellations less than 24 hours in advance of lesson cannot be refunded or rebooked. Private lesson bookings subject to instructor availability.

BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES

Saturdays or Sundays between 1:00PM – 8:00PM STANDARD PACKAGE • $40 + TAX 30 minutes in the pool with a guard organizing fun activities and games PLUS PACKAGE • $75 + TAX 30 minute playing games in the pool with a guard plus a 1 hour room booking for cake and presents! * Room subject to availability* DELUXE PACKAGE • $115 + TAX Bring out the crazy carpet, water polo nets and have fun with a games guard for a whole hour! Then move to a booked room for cake and presents!* Room subject to availability*

ICE TOWER SPECIAL PACKAGE • $250 + TAX Have an ice tower adventure for your next birthday party. The pool is all yours for a whole hour as you climb, slip and slide. *Ice Tower subject to pool space availability*

Any custom accommodations can be made for your birthday party! Contact: Aquatics Director at 250-372-7725 ext 202 or aquatics@kamloopsy.org

• We reserve the right to change schedules. • Fees subject to applicable taxes.

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PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS

We welcome you to

KAMLOOPS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL We are a Kindergarten to Grade 12 school that provides students with excellent academic instruction taught from a Christian worldview. Our programs fully meet BC Ministry of Education requirements.

What do we offer?

750 Cottonwood Avenue Kamloops, BC V2B 3X2

Early Learning Centre

250.376.6900

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• BC Certified Teachers • High Academic Standards • Competitive Athletics • Fine Arts Program • Mission Trips • International Students Program • A Caring Community • First Year Enrollment Discount

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Why KCS? The benefits are eternal!

Christ-centred, Bible-based education that nurtures academic potential, moral character, a Christian worldview, and commitment to serving God and others.

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Early Learning Centre The KCS Early Learning Centre is the beginning journey of the Kamloops Christian School experience. We provide an enriched, safe and stimulating environment where children will develop emotional, cognitive, physical, spiritual, and social skills that will prepare them for life.

The programs we offer: Early Learning Centre 750 Cottonwood Avenue Kamloops, BC V2B 3X2

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• Childcare (ages 1–5yrs) • Preschool • Montessori Preschool • Junior Kindergarten • Out-of-School Care • School Aged Summer Programs

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All our programs are staffed by licensed, experienced Early Childhood Educators. We are a licensed group childcare centre.

Christ-centred, Bible-based education that nurtures academic potential, moral character, a Christian worldview, and commitment to serving God and others.

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LESSON SCHEDULE Lesson Set

Member Pre-Registration Starts

Non-Member Registration Starts

September 14 - November 1 “Back to School”

August 25th 2015

September 1st 2015

November 2 - December 20 “Before Christmas”

October 13th 2015

October 19th 2015

January 4 2016 - February 27 2016 “Winter” December 14th 2015 REGISTRATION DEADLINES: “BACK TO SCHOOL” SEPTEMBER 9TH 2015 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY th

December 21st 2015 “BEFORE CHRISTMAS” OCTOBER 28TH 2015 FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

PARENT & TOT (0-3 years) Splashers & Bubblers

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

L’IL DIPPERS (3-6 years) Bobbers

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Floaters

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Gliders

11:30 AM - 12:00 AM

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Divers

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Surfers

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Dippers

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

LEARN TO SWIM (5-12 years) Otters

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Seals

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Dolphins

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Swimmers

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

STAR PROGRAM (6+ years) Star 1

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Star 2 Star 3

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Star 4

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Star 5

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Star 6

5:15 PM - 5:45 PM

Star 7

5:45 PM - 6:30 PM

ADULT LESSONS (13+ years) Explorers

7:00 AM - 7:45 AM

Endurers

7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Competitors

7:45 PM - 8:30 PM

Specialty Courses (Descriptions on page 27) Jr Lifeguard* (10-13 years)

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Splash for Tots (3-5 years)

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Splash for Kids (6-12 yrs)

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

YMCA Swim Club* (7-18 yrs)

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Learn To Dive * (7-12 yrs)

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

**Participants must be comfortable swimming in deep water alone. Subject to instructor availability.

Transfering from Red Cross Program? What swim level am I? A free assessment is available for those who wish to ensure their swim level. Phone in advance to book your time. • We reserve the right to change schedules. • Fees subject to applicable taxes.

Classes may change due to low registration.

PARENT PARTICIPATION DAY On the fifth day of each lesson set you will be invited to hop in and learn first hand what & how your child is doing in lessons. This will give you an opportunity to participate in your child’s learning, learn how you can help them and talk to our friendly and knowledgeable instructors

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PLEASE BE ADVISED, THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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LESSON DESCRIPTIONS PARENT & TOT (0 - 3 years)

STAR PROGRAM (6 years +)

Splashers (Starfish) Parent assisted. Introduction to entering and exiting the water, getting face wet, and various movements through the water.

Star 1 (Swim Kids 6) Elementary Backstroke Initial Standard (whip kick on back), Endurance 75 m, Eggbeater 1 min with buoyant support.

Bubblers (Duck) Parent assisted. The child will become acquainted with breath control, floats, surface support and various movements through the water.

Star 2 (Swim Kids 7) Front and Back Crawl Intermediate Standard, Breaststroke Initial Standard (whip kick on front), Endurance 100 m.

L’IL DIPPERS (3 - 6 years)

Star 3 (Swim Kids 8) Front and Back Crawl Advanced Standard, Elementary Backstroke Intermediate Standard, Endurance 200 m, Eggbeater 2 minutes, Dolphin Kick, Rookie Recognition and Rescue.

Floaters (Salamander) The child will be introduced to front and back floats, front and back glide, and 3 m swim on front and back. Gliders (Sunfish) The child will be introduced to side kicking, deepwater, and build endurance for front and back flutter kick. Divers (Crocodile) The child will be introduced to front swim using arms and legs (10m), and surface support.

Star 4 (Swim Kids 9) Breaststroke Intermediate Standard, Endurance 350 m, Floats, Rookie H20 Proficiency.

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STAR LEADERSHIP (6 years+) Star 5 (Swim Kids 10) Butterfly Initial Standard, Endurance 500 m, Ranger First Aid, Ranger H2O Proficiency, Ranger Recognition and Rescue, Teaching Others Component .

Surfers (Whale) The child will be introduced to diving into deep water and learn an overarm recovery for front & back swim.

Star 6 (Canadian Swim Patrol & Bronze Star) Options for Advanced Strokes, Endurance 600 m, Ranger First Aid, Star H2O Proficiency, Star Recognition and Rescue, Teaching Others Component.

Dippers (Whale) The child will continue to work on advanced skills in deep water, surface support, and be introduced to front & back crawl.

Star 7 (Canadian Swim Patrol & Bronze Star) No new strokes, Endurance 400 m in 12 minutes, Start First Aid, Teaching Others Component.

LEARN TO SWIM (5-12 years) Otters (Swim Kids 1) Submersion and Gliding (streamlined). Seals (Swim Kids 2) Kicking (propulsion) and Rolling (balance), Deep Water Skills. Dolphins (Swim Kids 3 and 4) Sequence (coordination) for Front Crawl (12 m) and Back Crawl (18 m), Deep Water Skills. Swimmers (Swim Kids 5) Front and Back Crawl Initial Standard for 25 m, Deep Water Skills.

LEARN TO SWIM, PRESCHOOL CLASSES (30 MIN) 6 day lesson set = $6.00/members ~ $27/Non-Members 7 day lesson set = $7.00/members ~ $31.50/Non-Members 8 day lesson set = $8.00/members ~ $36.00/Non-Members

ADULT LESSONS (13 years +) Explorer (formally Adult 1) Introduction to movement through water, submersion, floating, gliding and kicking on both front and back, and surface support. Endurer (formally Adult 2) Introduction to front crawl and back crawl, deep water, treading water (2 minutes), 200m endurance swim. Competitor (formally Adult 3) Developing endurance for front and back crawl, introduction to breaststroke, butterfly and elementary endurance. 800m endurance swims.

STAR 1 - STAR 7, ADULT CLASSES (45 MIN) 6 day lesson set = $7.50/members ~ $28.50/Non-Members 7 day lesson set = $8.75/Members ~ $33.55/Non-Members 8 day lesson set = $10/Members ~ $38/Non-Member

* Please be advised, all classes are offered only once-weekly, except for The Y’s Swim Club * Members may receive one set of swimming lessons every session set at the member price. Additional lessons may be purchased at the non-member price. * Fees do not apply to Private Swim Lessons and some specialty courses. * Fees subject to applicable taxes

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• We reserve the right to change schedules. • Fees subject to applicable taxes.

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Bobbers (Sea Otter) The child will be introduced to the water, bobbing and assisted front and back floats.

10TH ANNUAL

The Power of Being a Girl OCTOBER 14th, 2015

The Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA (Violence Against Women Intervention and Support Services department), is pleased to present the 10TH ANNUAL POWER OF BEING A GIRL CONFERENCE ON OCTOBER 14, 2015. This one-day conference, for girls aged 12 to 14 years old, is designed by girls for girls (in the annual spring workshop: PBG Planning Girls Group) to explore the challenges of growing up, in a fun and empowering way. Girls ARE powerful and our interactive workshops will explore the healthy ways girls can find, keep, and share that power. Participants can register through the Kamloops YMCA-YWCA.

For registration and more information please call 250-372-7725 or 250-554-9622 Registration for this no cost event begins September 1, 2015 Conference registration ID #11464 Tournament Capital Centre 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Lunch is included

CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

Girls can choose two workshops â€“ one in the morning and one in the afternoon. CONSCIOUS GIRL MEDIA BUSTING WORKSHOP

UNMASKED GIRL IDENTITY & SELF AWARENESS WORKSHOP

Using the artistic medium of mask making, girls are invited to explore identity and self-awareness through the construction and deconstructing of the role masks play in our social interactions with others. AM: 11467 | PM: 11468

EMPOWERED GIRL DREAM CATCHER WORKSHOP

Come explore how media influences how we see of ourselves. Girls will examine how body image issues develop, and how we can protect ourselves from societal pressure. Barbie will be making an appearance in this creative, arts based workshop.

Girls will be invited to identify and challenge negative themes and dreams in their lives incorporating strategies of containment and explorations of personal support in order to set the stage for positive themes and dreams to come true. Explore your best dreamy self a powerful positive girl in this creatively fun session!.

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BALANCED GIRL WELLNESS WORKSHOP

Girls will be encouraged to identify and commit to simple, fun, and healthful wellness strategies designed to support girls in growing a positive relationship with food and their bodies. Sessions will focus on a variety of opportunities in a girl-day including exercise, nutrition, sleep, and mindfulness in relationship with self and their environment. AM: 11471 | PM: 11472

DYNAMIC GIRL MOVEMENT WORKSHOP

Girls will participate in this exciting and popular full body jam session POUND, incorporating simulated drumming for a fun and intense workout followed by a yoga session to connect body and mind together. These activities promise to increase fitness, flexibility and strength, as well as calm the teenage mind. AM: 11473 | PM: 11474

The YMCA-YWCA Violence Against Women Intervention and Support Services offers this full day conference at no cost to the girls who attend during the YWCA Canadaâ€™s Week Without Violence (October 12th to 18th, 2015). There are many opportunities for members of our community to provide support for the Power of Being a Girl Conference including: sponsoring a girl (it costs approximately $80 per girl), partnering with the Kamloops YMCA-YWCA or donating services or gifts in kind. Donations can be made at any Kamloops YMCA-YWCA or online! For further information please contact Jacquie Brand, VAWISS Director of Programs at 250-374-6162.

To sponsor a girl go to kamloopsy.org/girlpower.htm or call 250-372-7725

Learn to Skate with the Best! NATIONAL COACHING STAFF • Visit our website or facebook page for coaching information • Teaching all levels and disciplines plines of skating for ages 3 & up p • Programs include Learn to Skate, te, Freestyle & Ice Dance • Private, Semi Private & Group lessons essons

REGISTRATION AT McArthur Island Sports Centre September 1 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm September 2 • 3:00pm - 4:00 pm September 22 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm September 28 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Visa, Mastercard or Debit

Check our website for coaching updates! Call 250-554-4944 or email Download registration form at www.kamloopsskatingclub.com kamloopsskatingclub.com kamloop sskatingclub.com Find us on Facebook!

Children & Youth Programs INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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KIDZ FITNESS

GYM AND CRAFT (2-5 years)

KIDZ FIT (5-9 years)

Bring your child for gym time in our gym. Time will focus on movement and coordination development through active play, games, and using basic gym equipment. Following gym time will be craft time, which may include painting, glueing, pasting, and cutting.

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Tuesdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sept. 15 - Nov 3 (8 weeks) Members: $40• Non-members: $65.

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RHYME, READ, RUN (2.5 - 5 years)

Come join us for a fun filled hour of songs, stories, and physical activities. This class has a little bit of everything to keep your little ones interested and busy.

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Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sept 17 - Oct 8 (4 weeks) Oct 15 - Nov 5 ( 4 weeks) Members: $20 • Non-members: $26

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MINI CHEF (3.5 - 5 years)

From the moment your preschooler puts on their apron, they will feel like a chef. They will get to chop, scoop, measure, mix and pour. With a combination of cooking, games and crafts, each class is chock-full of activity.

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Tuesdays, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Nov 17 - Dec 8 (4 Weeks) Members: $30• Non-members: 45

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THEME DAYS (3.5 - 5 years)

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Halloween Howl - Oct 30th 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 11489 Chirstmas Crunch - Dec 11th 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 11490 Members: $15 • Non-members: $25

LITTLE ARTISTS ( 3 - 5 years)

A “hands-on enriched art program where children can experence and enjoy the language of the senses using a variety of painting mediums.

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Tuesdays, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Included in membership.

KIDZ BELLY DANCING

(5-9 years)

Cooperative games, theme activities, and music engage your child’s natural energy and enthusiasm. Classes explore belly dancing exercises, and visual imagery while conveying lessons in self-expression, social skills and positive thinking.

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Fridays, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Included in membership.

MEND: MIND, EXERCISE, NUTRITION … DO IT

Mend is a fun, FREE 10 week program for children and their families who are working together to achieve healthy weights. Families learn about all aspects of nutrition, including how to make healthy food choices. Learn how to read food labels, understand fats and sugars, the difference between refined and unrefined food, how to prepare a healthy balanced meal, how to change eating and exercise habits through mind exercises, and how being active can be fun! The Y provides all MEND families with a FREE 3 month family membership while participating in the program and an additional 3 months once the program is completed. Please contact Dayana at drescigno@kamloopsy.org

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Mondays , 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sept 21 - Dec 10 (10 weeks)

Please join us for themed events for your children. Everything from costumes, decorating, music, crafts, to making new friends.

Thursdays, 11:00 PM - 12:00 PM Nov 19 - Dec 10 Members: $20 • Non-members: $26

A fun, interactive workout with games to challenge the child’s cardio conditioning and strength training while listening to funky music!

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HEALTHY WEIGHTS FOR CHILDREN SHAPEDOWN BC

This family-centered program is held twice a week for ten weeks in Kamloops. It is supported by a multidisciplinary team that helps families to identify and problem-solve around their own unique challenges to healthy eating and active living. Each week, families learn about different topics: • communication • parenting • label reading • improving your child’s self-esteem • family meals • menu planning and more! In addition, families take part in fun activities at the Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA. By setting their own goals around the changes that each family member chooses, parents and children/teen improve their overall health and well-being. Kamloops families are invited to call the Kamloops Public Health Unit 250-851-7300, talk to their doctor for more information, or visit www. interiorhealth.ca/Shapedown

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Wednesdays , 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Sept 23 - Dec 23 (12 weeks) • We reserve the right to change schedules. • Fees subject to applicable taxes.

Youth Employment Program

Struggling to find work? WE CAN HELP! All young people deserve a chance to reach their potential. The Kamloops Y is excited to be delivering Youth Employment Services to unemployed 16-30 year olds in Kamloops.

What do we do? • Job search information • Resume writing tips • Cover letter writing tips • Knowing yourself • Career planning • Marketing yourself

• Interview tips • Thank you letter writing tips • Information on the hidden job market • And more …

Where are we located?

In the Work BC Employment Service Centres. JUST ASK FOR THE Y! Kamloops Northshore 795 Tranquille Rd T: 250 377 3670

Kamloops South Shore 100-275 Lansdowne St. T: 250 434 9441

The Youth Employment Program is delivered by the Kamloops YMCA-YWCA for the greater Kamloops region under contract with Open Door Group and the Employment Program of British Columbia.

The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia

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Children & Youth Programs JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CLUB (10-16yrs) Pre-Requisites: Must be able to swim at least 200m A unique aquatic alternative for those kids who love the water and who want more than just “lessons.” The Junior Lifeguards keeps youth interested and active in aquatics, especially quick learners and those caught between levels or programs. This program will work on endurance along with promoting safe swimming and leadership skills. DOWNTOWN Y

Thursdays, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM September 17 - October 29 (7 Weeks) November 5 - December 17 (7 Weeks) Members: $30 • Non-members: $60

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NEW YOUTH ENDURANCE AND FLEXIBILITY TRAINING (10+ years)

Join 3 time Canadian National Mountain Bike Champion Tera Meade for some award winning indoor cycling classes to get your youth’s endurance capacity fired up. The sessions will be challenging and geared towards increasing youth’s ability to be active longer and work through different drills and levels of intensity. After revving up the heart, lungs and muscles, we will follow up with a relaxing full body stretch to emphasize on lengthening tight muscle and increasing your youth’s range of motion to better prepare them for their vigorous daily sports and everyday activities.

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SPECIALTY SPLASH

This program provides an opportunity for children with special needs to get wet, play and learn basic swimming and water safety skills. Each child will get to learn at their own pace with an experienced instructor.

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SPECIALTY SPLASH FOR TOTS (3 -5 years) Sundays, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM September 20 - November 1 (7 Weeks) November 8 - December 20 (7 Weeks) SPECIALTY SPLASH FOR KIDS (6 -12 years) Sundays, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM September 20 - November 1 (7 Weeks) November 8 - December 20 (7 Weeks) Members: $15 • Non-members: $30

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Wednesdays, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Included in membership

NEW YOUTH SHOTOKAN KARATE (8+ years)

Learn a “traditional martial art”. Develop new skills and self confidence in a safe and fun environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle. Ages 8- 13 welcome. We encourage 13+ years to go into our adult class.

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Mondays, 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Included in membership.

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This YMCA Youth Basketball Is a co-ed league for youth in Grades 2-7. This excellent Basketball Program includes one hour practices once a week at a neighbourhood school and games on Sunday at the John Tod Centre Y.

ICE TOWER SWIM

Come join us in the pool and get a chance to try out our inflatable ice tower. It is lots of fun for all ages and a great way to burn off some energy on a Friday afternoon!

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2nd and Last Friday of the month (plus Pro-D days, excluding Christmas Day) 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM September 11 & 25; October 9, 23 and 30 November 13 & 27, December 11 & 18

YMCA YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE (7+ years)

Arthur Hatton Elementary Mondays, Sept 21st - Nov 30th, 7-8 years, 6:00-7:30 PM

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Tuesdays, Sept 22nd- Dec 1st, 9-10 years, 6:00-6:45 PM 11-12 years 7:00-7:45 PM

Dallas Elementary

Mondays, Sept 21- Nov 30th, 9-10 years old 6:00-7:00 PM 11-12 years 7:00-8:00 PM

Dufferin Elementary

Mondays, Sept 21- Nov 30th, 9-10 years old 6:00-6:45 PM 11-12 years 7:00-7:45 PM

Drop-in, no registration required.

Lloyd George Elementary

NEW HALLOWEEN SPOOK-A-THON

Marion Schilling Elementary

The pool will be looking extra spooky the week prior to Halloween. Your swimming lessons will be Halloween themed, and on the Tuesday and Thursday, come after school for some hauntingly fun games and activities. The Ice Tower will be a screaming tower of terror on the Friday, and on Halloween Day there will be a spook-tacular pool party!

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Monday - Friday, October 26th - 30th 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Saturday, October 31st - 2:00 PM - Closing Drop-in, no registration required.

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Tuesdays, Septr 22nd - Dec 1st, 9-10 years old 6:00-6:45 PM 11-12 years 7:00-7:45 PM Thursdays, Sept 24-Nov 26th, 9-10 years 5:00-5:45 PM 11-12 years 6:00-6:45 PM

McGowan Park Elementary

Mondays, Sept 21- Nov 30th, 9-10 years 6:00-6:45 PM 11-12 years 7:00-7:45 PM

Sunday Games at JTCY 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Members: $ 60 Non Members: $70 Coach’s child: $35 Ball: $12

FENCING (Youth and families 10+ years) Introduction to Fencing

Fencing combines the mental challenge of out thinking your opponent with the physical challenge of martial arts. You will learn basic footwork, attacks, defense and strategy. This program is a partnership with the Kamloops Fencing Club.

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Saturdays, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM September 19 - December 5 Fee: $60

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Advanced Fencing

Focus for this program is on more advanced offensive and defensive strategies and compound attacks, and there will be more emphasis on cardio and endurance. This program is a partnership with the Kamloops Fencing Club.

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Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM September 19 - December 5 Fee: $80

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HOME ALONE (Youth turning 10 by December 31, 2015)

Are you thinking of letting your child have a little more responsibility? This course teaches important skills through interactive lessons that will help both you and your child feel confident when they are home alone. Parents will be required to attend the last 1/2 hour of the program.

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Tuesdays, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM September 15 October 14 November 17 Members: $15 • Non-members: $25

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BABYSITTING COURSE (11- 14 years)

In an 8 hour course, you can become a Red Cross certified babysitter. If you love children, but want to be certain you are prepared for preventing injuries, giving basic first-aid, and handling emergency situations, this course will teach you the skills you need. When you complete this course you will have the knowledge and confidence to care for children of all ages. Clip and Go mini first aid kit included.

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Saturdays, 8:30 PM - 4:30 PM September 12 October 17 November 14 December 5 Please bring bag lunch. Members: $54.50 • Non-members: $72

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Children & Youth Programs FLICK ‘N FLOAT (8-12 years) Join us the last Friday of every month for a fun evening of swimming, pizza and a movie! Pre-registration is required & children must be comfortable in the pool.

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Fridays, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM September 25 October 30 November 27 Members: $10 • Non-members: $15

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SUPER SPORTS DROP IN (6-12 years)

This is a new drop in program. The program will focus on an active lifestyle through different games such as dodgeball, basketball, soccer and other popular games for school aged children!

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Wednesdays, 3:00 PM 4:30 PM September 15 - November 31 No registration required

* Dates for workshops may be subject to change; please follow us on Facebook for the most current updates and Information or call us at 250-376-4771.

CHANGING THE CYCLE

Changing the Cycle (CTC) is a supportive program for nonoffending parents and caregivers of children who have witnessed violence. This program aims to offer a safe space for parents/ caregivers to share stories, gain peer support, receive and share in parenting a child who has witnessed abuse. For additional information please contact Wendy or Jessica at 250-376-7800.

INTERACTIVE EARLY LEARNING CENTRE (0-5 years)

YOUTH BADMINTON (10-13 years)

Badminton has landed at the Kamloops Y, made possible thanks to generous funding from the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Foundation. Badminton works to improve hand to eye coordination, as well as improve cardiovascular endurance! It is a great game that is easy to pick up and teaches skills easily transferred over to tennis and squash. This is a free program, but space is limited! Register now!

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Tuesdays, 4:00 PM -5:00 PM September 22 - November 23

EARLY YEARS CENTREFAMILY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

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YOUTH BASKETBALL DROP-IN

Looking to brush up on some skills and learn new ones? Come on out to a drop in basketball night for youth Wednesdays and Fridays!

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Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Drop-in class. FREE!

BABY TIME (newborn to first birthday)

All new parents are eager to help their baby discover the world around them and, at the same time, connect with other parents! Baby Time is for parents to engage their infant in developmentally appropriate activities that will stimulate discovery, and nurture communication and healthy attachments. Baby Time supports babies and parents during that first critical year of life.

Connect with other parents and strengthen your bond with your baby while learning songs and rhymes that delight! Experience the enjoyment and power of rhyme, song, and story to stimulate early language and literacy skills, and support healthy attachment.

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Tuesdays, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Drop-in class. FREE!

INFANT MASSAGE - MOM & BABY CALM (NEWBORN TO PRE-CRAWLING)

Touch is your baby’s first language. Learn soothing techniques to help your baby sleep better, provide relief from tummy upsets, stimulate healthy development and strengthen your bond with your child. As well, experience relaxing breath work and postures for your own body to relieve stress and release tension. Connect with other moms in a calm, nurturing and supportive environment where your baby’s crying is understood and welcomed! This class is for moms with babies from conception to pre-crawling (at time of registration.)

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LOCOMOTION DAYS

As part of our Interactive Early Learning Centre, gym time will be provided daily. Children will have the opportunity to be physically active in an environment designed for fun and physical development. Children can run, hop, crawl, climb, play with balls and join in a variety of games and activities.

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Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Tuesday, Thursday, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Drop-in class. FREE!

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10 - 12 years Wednesday & Fridays, 5:00 PM 6:00 PM September 16 - December 4 13 - 15 years Fridays, 6:00 PM 7:00 PM September 16 - December 4

The Interactive Early Learning Centre provides the opportunity for children 0-5 years old to drop in and explore a fun, safe and play based learning environment with their mom, dad, grandparent or caregiver. This dropin program is facilitated by an experienced Early Childhood Educator who ensures a nurturing and educational environment with activities that include circle and story time, art, science and physical activity. It is a great place to meet new friends of all ages. Everyone is welcome!

NEW BABY RHYME TIME (newborn to pre-crawling)

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Children & Youth Programs

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Mondays, 4:20 PM - 5:15 PM September 21-November 2 11496 Mondays, 4:20 PM - 5:15 PM November 9-December 14 11497 Can’t do a full session? Come out for the ONE NIGHT ONLY Introduction to Parent Balance and Calm. Childminding is not available. Tuesday, 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM Nov 24 11498 FREE! Register with the Early Years Centre - Child Care Resource & Referral (250-376-4771)

MOTHER GOOSE PARENT & CHILD PROGRAMS

Register for this very popular interactive program. You and your child will learn new songs, rhymes and stories, meet some new friends, and enjoy some healthy snacks.

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*Infant focused Parent & Child Mother Goose Session for pre-walkers at the time of registration Thursdays, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Wednesdays, 10:15 PM - 11:15 PM FREE! Registration opens Thursday, September 10th at 9:00 am. To register call 250-376-4771. Phone-in registration only, no walk-ins. Please follow us on facebook or call us at 250-376-4771 for up-to-date information

NEXT STEPS

“Next Steps” Program is coming to you! Public Health Nurses will be visiting during the Interactive Early Learning Centre hours to meet with families in the community, to weigh babies, provide feeding and parenting support. In addition, they will have information available on a variety of topics of interest to parents such as breastfeeding, infant nutrition, immunizations, child development, injury prevention and safety, adjustment to parenthood, family planning and much more.

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Mondays, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, Jan.4, Feb.1, March 7, May 2 and June 6 FREE!

effective September 2015

NOBODY’S PERFECT PROGRAM FOR PARENTS

Nobody’s perfect. There are no perfect parents or perfect children. We can only do our best, and we all need help once in awhile. ‘Nobody’s Perfect’ is for parents of children 0-5 years of age. It is guided by two caring and trained facilitators. Program Includes: • Learning how to understand your child better • Information on children’s health, safety and behaviour • Coping with parenting stress • Sharing ideas, tips and experiences with other parents • How to take a break from your busy day Each session includes nutritious snacks, childminding and transportation.

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FREE! Please call the Early Years Centre - Child Care Resource & Referral at 250-376-4771 for information on dates and times

SILENT NIGHT FUNDRAISER

Relax and unwind with restorative yoga: simple, supported postures and breath work. Experience calm, quiet and ease amidst the busy-ness of holiday preparations while supporting the Women’s Shelter! All levels of ability and experience are welcome.

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Tuesday, 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM December 15 11506 By donation to the YMCA-YWCA Women’s Shelter Register with the Early Years Centre-Child Care Resource & Referral (250) 376-4771

LAYING A FOUNDATION FOR GOOD SLEEP

Join local Sleep Consultant, Diane Henry and Dr. Allie Davy for an informative workshop on children’s sleep. Content will include laying a foundation for good sleep for your infant, toddler, preschooler and older child as well as characteristics and expectations of sleep. Different sleep challenges will be discussed and you will have an opportunity to have your questions about sleep addressed.

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Tuesday, 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM October 6 11499 FREE! Register with the Early Years Centre - Child Care Resource & Referral (250) 376-4771 Contact Dayana Rescigno (Program Coordinator) 250-319-8292 or drescigno@kamloopsy.org Meghan Drew (Program Coordinator) 250-372-7725 or mdrew@kamloopsy.org Program Starts Sep 21st, 2015 (10 Weeks) Mondays and Thursdays 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM John Tod Centre Y - 150 Wood Street, Kamloops BC

• We reserve the right to change schedules. • Fees subject to applicable taxes.

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PARENT BALANCE AND CALM

Relax and unwind with restorative yoga and learn simple, supported postures and breath work. Help balance the pulls of parenting and provide yourself with vital self-care in a calm, nurturing and supportive environment. This class is for parents who have children from newborn up to 5 years of age, as well as pregnant parents and parents trying to conceive. All levels of ability and experience are welcome. Child minding is available.

Come and be a part of one of Canadian’s favourite pastimes –

SKATING & SPEED SKATING!

The Kamloops River City Racers Club (RCR) offers recreational and competitive programs for the skating enthusiast wishing to learn how to skate or more uniquely, how to speed skate! Qualified coaches & master mentors provide a safe, team oriented, EASY and FUN environment to help YOU learn fundamental techniques & skills through games, drills & interclub competitions. RCR will be providing the learn to skate + learn to speed skaters with all the equipment needed: helmet, speed skates, neck guard & knee pads. (first come first served!)

We are offering a FREE OPEN SKATE at MacArthur Island Park on Sunday, September 20th Come and try on and try out speed skates on the ice; meet the coaches and some of our more experienced speed skaters; as well as register for the fall sessions.

NEW

Program for the Fall! Adult Intro to Speed Skating: For those preparing for a winter triathlon or just to learn a more efﬁcient and fun way to skate Fall - 8 classes - September to December Winter session will run dependent on demand. Thursday’s @ McArthur Island Park - 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm $100 with equipment; $80 without equipment Kids Learn to Skate: (must be 4 years or older) Winter: 8 classes from January – March 2015 Thursday’s @ McArthur Island Park - 5:30 pm – 6 pm $90 with equipment; $70 without equipment Youth Intro to Speed Skating: Fall: 8 classes from September – December 2014 Winter: 8 classes from January – March 2015 Thursday’s @ McArthur Island Park - 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm $100 with equipment; $80 without equipment Experienced Speed Skaters: September – March 2015 McArthur: Thursday: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Friday: 6:30 am – 7:30 am Sunday: TBA Programs: Note – all times are subject to change see website for details

For more information please contact Cathy at 250.374.5430 speedskatingkamloops@shaw.ca visit our website www.kamloopsspeedskating.com

Skating Made Fun And Easy - Be A part Of The Uniqueness!

45 MINUTE LESSONS! Our learn-to-swim program (for ages 5-12) focuses on stroke development.

CLUB SWIMMING

SWIMSKILL LESSONS

Whether your young athlete is looking for a sport for personal development and fun, or looking for a competitive sport they can grow into, Club Swimming is a great choice!

Monday & Wednesday

This year-round training program is for all ages and levels. The coaching staff are professionally certiﬁed, and athletes have regional/provincial/national competition opportunities.

FREE ONE-WEEK TRIAL ANY TIME!

BOOT CAMP

September 14 - 17 3:45 - 6:00 pm Tryouts and registration for SwimSkill and Club Swimming

- Fall 2015 Session September 28th - Nov 25th 3:30 or 4:15 pm

Tuesday & Thursday

SPACE IS LIMITED Full registration online at

swimkamloops.com (250) 828-3660 Visa/MC Accepted

$130 130 - 1166 le lessons essons

September 29th - Nov 24th 3:45pm, 4:30pm or 5:15pm *No class on October 12 and November 11

MINI-MEET FUN DAY Friday, November 27th - 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Becom ea Comm un Lifesa ity ver!

Kamloops Lifesaving Sport Group A Sport with Humanitarian Purpose! • AGES 11-19 with some prior swim experience (be able to swim 25m continuously) • Sept-June; Tues & Thurs(6-7:30pm), Fri(5-6:30pm), Sat(6:15-8:30am) • Become a stronger swimmer while developing a useful set of lifesaving skills • Competition events: Object Carry, Line Throw, Obstacle Swim, Manikin Tow & Simulated Emergency Response • Out-of-pool training such as AED usage, CPR, and choking response • Job & Community Service opportunities • For more information, click on “lifesaving sport” under the Programs tab at www.swimkamloops.com

For more information on Kamloops Lifesaving Sport Group and Kamloops Classic Swimming programs call 250.828.3660 email info@swimkamloops.com

or click

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l’École Collines d’or c’est TOUT en francais!

• un programme d’enseignment public de la maternelle a la 7e année ; • une maternelle à temps plein ; • services à la petite enfance ; • un service de transport scolaire ; • un programme d’anglais de qualité ; • haut niveau de réussite scolaire ; • des portables pour tous dès la 4e année et • une variété de programmes sportifs et culturels.

INSCRIVEZ VOTRE ENFANT AU 2450 PARTRIDGE DRIVE, KAMLOOPS, 250-579-9223

Collines d’or, une vraie bonne école! http://collinesdor.csf.bc.ca

SESSION STARTS

SEPTEMBER 8 TH, 2015

REGISTER TODAY! Active Kidz Gymnastics (14 months - 5 years) Recreational Gymnastics & Trampoline (6+ years) Performance Gymnastics (boys & girls) Developmental Gymnastics & Trampoline (boys & girls) 10 and 20 week or year round programs

imagine | believe | achieve

Æ Gymnastics Æ Trampoline Æ Cheerleading

Æ Birthdays Æ Day Camps Æ Summer Camps

CURRENT SCHEDULES / REGISTRATION / MORE INFORMATION… www.kgtc.ca 910 McGill Rd. 250-374-6424 (located inside the Tournament Capital Centre)

Playcare Services HOURS OF OPERATION

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Mornings Monday - Saturday Afternoons Mon - Thurs Mon, Wed & Thurs Tues

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM*

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4:00 PM - 7:00 PM* 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Extended Hours to Serve You Better! • We reserve the right to change hours

Ages

• We welcome all ages. Birth to 5 years and 6 years and older with own activity • Infant spaces may be limited. First come first serve basis

Parent Involvement

• Parents are welcome to stay with their children until they are comfortable. Parents will be paged if child needs them • Volunteers are encouraged and greatly welcomed • Please feel free to share any of your ideas or suggestions with us, we would love to hear from you

Fees

• Included in Family and Child Memberships • Non-Members: $5.00 per hour or partial hour per child

Our Commitment to You

• A clean, safe and child friendly facility • Professional staff and caring volunteers • Accessibility • A stimulating and challenging environment

Playcare Safety

• All staff have been trained in emergency evacuation procedures • Staff hold current certifications in First Aid • YMCA-YWCA recommended caregiver to child ratios are based on children’s needs to ensure quality care at all times • All rooms and equipment are cleaned on a regular basis • Parents must set up a meeting with Playcare supervisor for children requiring extra support

KAMLOOPS Y LICENSED AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS LICENSED SCHOOL AGE CARE (6-12 years) A quality school age care program for 6-12 year olds. Activities include: visits to local parks, swimming at the Downtown Y pool, sports, arts and crafts and much more. Transportation from school is included in the monthly fee. DOWNTOWN Y & RAYLEIGH

Monday - Friday, 2:30 - 6:00 pm Sept - June

Members: $250 per month Non-Members: $260 per month

effective September 2015

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*Downtown Fall programs full. Please call 250-376-4771 to go on the wait list. Spaces available in the Rayleigh After School Care program. Please call 250-376-4771 for registration information

• We reserve the right to change schedules. • Fees subject to applicable taxes.

Ta Tap, ap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical H ip Hop, Bellydance Hip C onditioning Conditioning Adult A dult Classes C ontemporary Contemporary & Musical Theatre

Akimbo Dance Studios

Leisure, Recreational a nd Competitive Programss and

Call 250-374-5404 or visit us at AKIMBODANCESTUDIOS.COM AKI MBODANCESTUDIOS.COM to Register.

Fall Fa all Semester Begins September 14th, 2015

#102-409 Seymour ym St.

Dance is MAGIC Pre School - RAD Ballet - Contemporary - Lyrical Jazz - Tap - Hip Hop - Musical Theatre Certified in Acrobatic Arts

REGISTRATION AT THE STUDIO

August 26: 4:00pm - 9:00pm | September 2: 4:00pm - 9:00pm

Fun, Friendship, ConďŹ dence

BOUT ASK US A OT T & T N E PAR CLASSES!

Classes begin September 14th, 2015

For more information or to register: 250-828-1360 or info@thedancegallery.org

ASK US ABOUT AD ULT CLASSES

#3-1335 Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops | www.thedancegallery.org

THE DANCE GALLERY

Kamloops Early Years Centre Helping families connect with Early Years’ resources, supports and programs Located at John Tod Centre Y 250.376.4771

Like us on Facebook for current information facebook.com/EYCkamloopsCCRR

November 14 - 21 Nominate someone for a 2015 Y Peace Medal The Y peace medal recognizes local people and organizations that work quietly and tirelessly, to make our community - and the world - more fair, more just and more peaceful.

The deadline for nominations is October 19. Go to kamloopsy.org/peace for more information

Louise Edwards For 30 years, Louise Edwards has gone out of her way to support women and families. Through her connections at the Food Bank and the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter, Louise has been helping women access the resources they need to take care of their families and create a better life for themselves.

Look for Peace Week events at kamloopsy.org/peace effective September 2015

• We reserve the right to change schedules. • Fees subject to applicable taxes.

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Congratulations to the 2014 Y Peace Medal recipient:

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CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL

YOUR COMMUNITY’S BEST SOURCE OF CHILDCARE INFORMATION 150 Wood Street • 250-376-4771 • kamloopsccrr@shawlink.ca

CCRR RESOURCES

REFERRAL SERVICE

Finding the right child care option can be a tedious and worrisome task. We assist parents in their search by providing them with information and resources about what they can look for in a quality Child Care facility or home. The referral service will provide a list of child care providers of Licensed Group, Licensed Family and Registered License Not Required childcare services and familiarize parents with their different options and can give advice about quality childcare. The CCRR provides Members of the Child Care Resource and Referral Program benefit from year-round advertisement.

TOY LENDING AND RESOURCE LIBRARY

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The CCRR’s Toy Lending and Resource Library is a valuable resource for parents, early childhood care and education workers, infant and child development support workers, therapists, teachers, informal caregivers and recreational programmers. There is a large variety of materials that will support children’s social, emotional, physical, language and cognitive development. There are children’s books that cover a wide range of subjects and resource books for adults. Resources include everything from parenting books, child development texts, specialized topics, and thematic resource books to name a few. It’s FREE!

WHAT IS CCRR?

The Child Care Resource and Referral Program is committed to enhancing the availability and accessibility of a range of flexible, responsive and inclusive quality child care options and services that support the needs of children, families and child care providers. CCRR also supports families and Child Care Providers to promote the healthy development of children

CCRR HELPING PARENTS:

• Looking for Child Care • Wanting to start a childcare business in their home • With subsidy applications • With information on healthy child development • With community Information and referrals • With toy lending library and resources • With training and workshops

CCRR HELPING CAREGIVERS WITH:

• Training and Workshops • Resource library • Toy lending library • Special Events

• Referrals • Consultation • Networking with other Caregivers • Information about grants and assistance with subsidy

Did you know

Children in high-quality early childhood programs have been found to form closer and more secure attachments with care providers, show more positive interactions with peers, have larger vocabularies, and have better pre-reading and pre-math skills.

NEW! Physical Literacy Bin – Check it out (there’s two)! • We reserve the right to change schedules. • Fees subject to applicable taxes.

effective September 2015

Child Care Resource & Referral

“Care and Early Learning Can Not Be Separated”, CCRR encourages and supports all childcare programs to raise the standards, to achieve quality environments that meet equally important needs of children for care and education. A strong predictor of quality is caregiver training and belonging to a supportive network with others. The CCRR provides many opportunities for networking and professional development. For more information or to register please contact us at 250-376-4771. GOOD BEGINNINGS - FAMILY CHILD CARE TRAINING Good Beginnings Family Child Care Training is a 25 hour course that prepares individuals to provide in-home childcare or can be taken to obtain the requirement for Responsible Adult Training for Child Care Providers. The course covers all the essential topics to prepare you for childcare. Topics include health, safety, nutrition, child development, behavioural guidance, emergency preparedness, quality environment, curriculum planning and the business aspects of childcare. JOHN TOD CENTRE Y Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM September 24 to November 26 (10 Weeks) 11512 New Fee: $150 plus tax

R.E.S.T. EDUCATION SERIES Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician and Occupational Therapist will facilitate a three part education series on Regulation of Emotions, Sensation, and Thinking (REST). R.E.S.T. training will provide tools to childcare providers that will help the children in their care to be calmer, more focused and to help them manage everyday emotions and activity level. Childcare providers will learn the basics of self-regulation, how to talk to children about it, sensory based ideas, managing emotions, and relaxation techniques. All 3 sessions must be attended to receive certificate.

EMERGENCY FIRST AID FOR CHILD CARE JOHN TOD CENTRE Y Saturday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM September 12 November 14 Fee: $88.25

FLEXIBLE PROGRAMMING TO INSPIRE THE SCHOOL AGED CHILD In this interactive workshop, care providers will experience a variety of ideas that are geared for encouraging individual and group play for school aged children. Drawing from approaches such as emergent curriculum planning, we will explore how to set up the space to provide children with the freedom to act upon their own interests in their own way, and learning activities that arise out of each child’s interests and actions. We will also discuss ways to allow safe and responsible rough-and-tumble play between children. JOHN TOD CENTRE Y Tuesday, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM November 3 11503 Fee: $10

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FASD EDUCATION SESSIONS September is FASD Awareness month. Hosted by the CCRR, Insight Support Services is offering a two part education session on the fundamentals of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Content will provide an overview including definitions, seeking assessment, challenges associated with living with the disorder and a framework for supporting individuals living with the diagnosis. Appropriate for caregivers or support workers/professionals. Both sessions must be attended. JOHN TOD CENTRE Y Tuesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM October 22 and 29 11500 Fee: $20

JOHN TOD CENTRE Y Tuesday, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM October 13, 20 and 27 Fee: $30

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WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM? LET’S FIND AN ANSWER! CARE PROVIDER NETWORKING EVENING Providing care for children in your home comes with a unique set of rewards and challenges. Registered and Licensed Family Child Care Providers will have the opportunity to explore these challenges in a confidential, supportive and solution centered setting. Problemsolving activities will be supported by facilitators who have experience with families and in family childcare settings. JOHN TOD CENTRE Y Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:30 PM Nov 24 11504 Fee: $10 CHILD CARE PROVIDERS CHRISTMAS PARTY Join the CCRR for an evening of great food, entertainment, networking with other care providers, and a fun seasonal Make & Take for your resource collection JOHN TOD CENTRE Y Tuesday, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM December 1 11505 Fee: $25 * Dates for workshops may be subject to change. Please follow us on Facebook for the most current updates and information or call 250-376-4771

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“GO AWAY BIG GREEN MONSTER” - MAKE & TAKE RESOURCE NIGHT FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS Join us for a fun evening of networking with other child care providers and create a puppet with removable facial pieces to go along with the story “Go Away Big Green Monster”, a book about chasing away nighttime fears. This resource will be a popular story aid for your group of children. JOHN TOD CENTRE Y Tuesday, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM October 6 11501 Fee: $10

effective September 2015

• We reserve the right to change schedules. • Fees subject to applicable taxes.

Royal Canadian Army Cadets

PRE-SCHOOL R.A.D BALLET JAZZ LYRICAL

2305 RCAC meets Mondays from 6:00 pm - 9:15 pm at the Cadet Hall at 169 Briar Ave.

CONTEMPORARY ADULT BALLET MUSICAL THEATRE ACROBATIC ARTS BALLET BARRE

PRE-REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION

Wednesday, Aug. 19th 4:30 – 6:00 PM

Wednesday, Sept. 2nd 3:00 – 6:00 PM

Tuesday, Aug. 25th 4:30 – 6:00 PM

Thursday, Sept. 3rd 4:30 – 6:00 PM Tuesday, Sept. 8th 3:30 – 6:00 PM

253 Victoria St.

(Upstairs)

250.374.3628

regina.nuancedance@gmail.com

Classes begin Monday, September 14th

Cadets Parade: 6:00pm Boys & Girls 12 - 18 years old are welcome to enroll Uniforms are loaned at no charge

Map & Compass • Field Craft Biathlon • Adventure Training First Aid • Marksmanship • Drill • Band The purpose of the Cadet Program is to develop the attributes of good citizenship and leadership, to promote physical tness and to stimulate an interest in the activities of the Canadian Forces.

Programs Begin September 14th

My World of Discovery Childcare Westsyde Campus

Open Monday to Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm Ages 11 months - 12 years Drop off and Pick up at Arthur Stevenson Elementary

Gorgeous and safe location, full size gymnasium, excellent programs and big private playground.

Aberdeen Campus Space Available in our 3-5 years program! Call 250-828-6603 • Open from 7:30am-5:30pm

2826 Bank Road, Kamloops, B.C. 778.472.3303 • Find us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/pages/My-World-of-Discovery-Childcare

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For more information call 250.376.3900

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN INTERVENTION & SUPPORT SERVICES OUTREACH SERVICES

• Provides a mobile response to women and their dependant children who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing violence. Response is based on the needs of the women referred. This program serves Kamloops and outlying communities • Helps navigate the legal, housing, social services, health, employment and immigrational systems • Advocacy for women and children • Provides individual and group support

CALL 250-320-3110 OR 250-376-7800

CHILDREN WHO WITNESS ABUSE • Is a program with the goal to interrupt or break the cycle of violence • Is non-crisis intervention • Supports children and youth ages 5-19 who have been exposed to violence • Offers both group and individual counselling • Offers Camp Starfish over the summer • Supports parents and caregivers who have not perpetrated violence

CALL 250-376-7800

• Provides safe supportive transition housing for women, with or without children, who have experienced or are at risk of violence, abuse, or threats • Women may access the shelter by calling, dropping in or by referral • Helps navigate the legal, housing, social services, health, employment, and immigration systems • Advocacy for women and children • Provides individual and family support • Offers referrals to other agencies or to other transition houses in Canada • Are you a community provider? A friend? Family? Staff can provide you with information regarding family violence, the effect on the family and how you can help

CALL 250-374-6162 TEXT: 250-682-7931

HELP GIVE A WOMAN & HER CHILDREN THE CHANCE TO MAKE A NEW START Donations of financial support help to provide women and children the support they need to live violence free. If you wish to donate to a particular VAWISS program, please identify them specifically For more information about donating to the Violence Against Women Support and Intervention Services go to: www.kamloopsy.org or CALL 250-374-6162

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Y WOMEN’S EMERGENCY SHELTER

Thank You to our Sponsors: effective September 2015

• We reserve the right to change schedules. • Fees subject to applicable taxes.

“A lifetime of learning begins here” REGISTERING NOW! FOR 2015/2016 PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS WE OFFER ARE:

• Infant/Toddler: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm • Preschool: 8:45 am to 11:15 am OR 11:45 am to 2:15 pm • 3-5 Preschool / Childcare: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm • School Age Care: Before and after school care (including kindergarten children) 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Pick up from Juniper, Marion Schilling, Lloyd George, Beattie, South Sahali, Summit, McGowan, Pacific Way, Aberdeen, Dufferin.

Our Montessori Enhanced program includes: Montessori prepared environment • Practical Life - activities to aid in developing independence for the child • Sensorial - physical development of the senses • Language - speaking, listening, reading and writing • Mathematics - concepts of number, shape and space • Cultural Studies - enrich the child’s understanding of the world through the study of zoology, botany, geography, history, art and music

Enhanced environment

• Block area and dramatic play area - helps children learn socially, physically, intellectually and creatively • Extensive theme, phonics, art and music program

Transportation

We offer pick-up in Juniper, Marion Schilling, Llyod George, Beattie, South Sahali, Summit, McGowan, Pacific Way, Aberdeen & Dufferin.

Valleyview Campus 1764 Valleyview Drive Preschool Childcare - Ages 1 to 12

Sahali Campus

1585 Summit Drive Preschool Childcare - Ages 5 to 12

Pineview Campus pu us

1711 Copperhead Drive Preschool Childcare - Ages 1 to 12

. . . always putting children first & always going several steps beyond!

25O.319.9O44 • www.kamloopskidz.com