BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Parties must be booked no less than 3 weeks in advance. The YMCA provides all parties with paper and plastic products. You provide the cake, food/beverage and decorations. YOU must provide adult supervision for the entire duration of your party as the assigned host/hostess will be occupied with the planned party activities!!!
Safe Sitter
Babysitter Training Program
Safe Sitter teaches adolescent babysitters how to handle crises, how to keep their charges secure, and how to nurture and guide a young child. In short, Safe Sitter babysitters help children stay safe and sound while their parents are away. In the process, these 11-to 13-year-olds emerge as more confident, responsible and compassionate teens and adults. Their instructors thrive on making a difference in the lives of these adolescents and the children in their care. Register now at the Membership Desk. Classes will take place in the Childcare Center.
For more details please contact Jennie Stolzer at x2127.
Price: Fee covers student manual and associated costs. $50 scholarships are available to cover the costs of the training manual. Contact Jennie for details.
FP: $65
Program: $65
Non Member: $65
DOG OBEDIENCE CLASS
The goal of this 6-week Obedience program is to make your dog a better companion through the teaching of behavior oriented exercises. By the end of the course, your dog should do the following exercises on lead – Heel, (walk by your side), Walk at Ease, (relaxed leisurely gait, without pulling), Sit, Stay, Come (when called), Down, and Stand for examination or grooming. Practical exercises emphasizing socialization will also be included. Diligent homework on the part of the Handler will allow the selected team to do distance exercises, some off lead, during the last 2 sessions of the program.
The length of the program is six classes, and class size is limited to eight students. The class runs on either Wednesday or Thursday evenings for one hour, for six weeks. CHECK BACK SOON FOR THE NEXT SESSION DATES!
Fee: $165
The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test will be scheduled following the last class for those who feel they are ready, and American Kennel Club (AKC) certification will be awarded to successful candidates.
Instructor: Harry Peterson, is a full-member of APDT, having over 27 years of professional experience, and is an AKC approved evaluator for CGC testing.
COMING SOON: DOG AGILITY TRAINING!!
Mom's Club of Philadelphia
The Mom's Club of Philadelphia will be meeting at the Roxborough YMCA the 4th Friday of every month in the Child-Watch room. The meetings are a time to discuss upcoming activities and vote on issues concerning the club. Some weeks there may be a guest speaker from the community to present information on various issues important to our members. This is also an opportunity for new members to join and for individuals interested in MOMS Club to meet our active members.
Check out the website for more information on joining. You can not join at the YMCA. This is only the hosting site for monthly meetings.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Course
Cost includes Fundamentals of Life guarding Instruction Manual and CPR Pocket-mask. Upon completion of this course, you will be a certified American Red Cross Lifeguard. Call 215-482-3900 x 2100 to register.
Requirements: Swim 300 yards continuously using 100 yards of front crawl, 100 yards of breaststroke, and 100 yards of either the front crawl or breaststroke (any combination). Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10 lb. brick, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point, and exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Must be over 16 to participate!
Full Privilege & Program Members: $250
Non-Members: $300
Re-Certification: $125
CPR/First Aid/AED
Upon completion of this course, you will be certified in American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED. A recertification course in CPR is offered as well.
Full CPR/AED Certification: 7.0 hours $90
CPR Recertification: 3.5 hours $50
First Aid Certification: 3.5 hours $90
SEE CALENDAR FOR DATES AND TIMES EACH MONTH
Little Women
Little Women” is a gathering for women ages 10 years old and up. No membership is necessary to attend. We meet the last Friday night of every month.
The meetings will be held in the Multipurpose Room from 7:30-9:00 pm.
Each evening will open and close with devotional time and prayer built on Christian principles. Fun times to follow include…lots of goodies, movie night, facial care, game night, sundae night, fashion show, seasonal field trips, shooting hoops, arts and crafts, open to any ideas. Women under the age of 18 years old must be signed in by a parent and legal guardian. No fee and no pre-sign up necessary.
For more information please contact Lisa Gambaro at 215-482-3900 x2115.
THE YMCA OF PHILADELPHIA & VICINITY OFFERS FREE MEMBERSHIPS TO ARMED SERVICES FAMILY MEMBERS
The YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity is proud to support our area men and women who are actively serving in the United States military. To show these service men and women how much their sacrifices and the sacrifices of their family members mean to us, we’d like to remind everyone that immediate family members of active deployed duty military service members are eligible for free memberships at all ten branches of the YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity. The membership is valid for six months with proof of active and deployed military status.
The military membership is fully funded by the Strong Kids annual support campaign. The Strong Kids Campaign enables the YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity to fully realize its mission “to translate the principles of the YMCA’s Christian heritage into programs that nurture children, strengthen families, build strong communities, and develop healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all.” Affordability is essential to making the YMCA financially accessible. The Strong Kids Campaign generates funds to subsidize costs for people who otherwise could not afford to pay full price for YMCA programs and services, such as quality childcare and day camp.
ADAPTIVE PROGRAMMING AT THE ROXBOROUGH YMCA
The Roxborough YMCA is committed to expanding it's programming for the Special Needs Population.
Currently Available:
Special Needs One-on-one Personal Training in the Wellness Center/Pool; Camp Magic meets through the summer and several times throughout the year.
Thanks to a grant from the Widener Memorial Foundation, the YMCA now has a wheelchair ramp, electronic doors, a pool lift and an elevator that serves most of the program areas and would like to do more to serve those children with physical limitations. Some things being considered include wheelchair sports, play groups and arts and crafts.