Vermilion Family YMCA
We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities
Welcome to the YMCA of Vermilion, OHIO
YMCA YOUTH PROGRAMS
Note that information is subject to change. Please confirm information through the YMCA. For more information on these or any programs call the YMCA office at 967-4208.
YMCA Spring Flag Football
The Spring Flag Football session is here. Practices start the week of March 31st. Any questions please call the YMCA at 967-4208. Teams from Amherst, Vermilion and Firelands High School area will compete against each other. Games will be played on Saturday mornings starting April 5th. League is open to boys and girls ages 5-10 years old. Cost is $50.
PRINTABLE GAME SCHEDULES
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Week #1 June 9th-June 13th......................................................Football
Week #2 June 16th-June 20th..................................................Volleyball
Week #3 June 23rd-June 27th.....................................................Soccer
Week #4 June 30th-July 4th.............................................Wild-n-Wacky
Week #5 July 7th-July 11th........................................................Fishing
Week #6 July 14th-July 18th.....................................................Baseball
Week #7 July 21st-July 25th.........................................Theater-n-Drama
Week #8 July 28th-August 1st......................................Theater-n-Drama
Week #9 August 4th-August 8th............................Dance and Basketball
Week #10 August 11th-August 15th.......................Dance and Basketball
Week #11 August 18th-August 22th.................Stamping & Scrapbooking
- Monday: Guest Speakers include: Police Department, Petting Zoo, Airforce, Scientist, Musician, Photgrapher, Alaska Wildlife, Healthy Habits, D.O.E.S
- Tuesday: Movies
- Wednesday: Wildlife Program at various parks
- Thursday: Community Outreach Program and Library Program
- Friday: Pool
- Other Field Trips include Romps for Putt Putt and ice cream
Members $95, Non members $105 Spring Karate Class
Learn basic karate skills, improve flexibility, and learn discipline with a co-ed karate class designed for ages 5 – 14. Instruction on the development of basic martial arts kicks and punches of Tang Soo Do Karate. Instructor: Master Dennis Pettry Sr. of Pettry’s Martial Arts.
- Starts Thursday, March 27th
- 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
- Fees: $25 Members
- $40 Nonmembers
YMCA Spring Dance Class Schedule
Dance Instructor: Darcy Taylor (Back From Maternity Leave!)
12 week session - Next session starts Tuesday April 1st
Fees: Members $96 Nonmembers:$120
- Combo I Ages: 6-7 yr olds. Time: 5-5:45. A combination of jazz tap and ballet. This class offers Proper techniques for both styles.
- Combo II Ages: 8 and up. Time: 5-5:45. Advanced class, Students need to take Combo I or be recommended by instructor for this class.
- NOTE COMBO CLASS STUDENTS: Female students must wear Black leotards, white tights, pink ballet shoes and black patent leather tap shoes. Black skirt or shorts are optional. Hair must be worn in a bun. Male students must wear a white t-shirt, black pants white socks black leather shoes and black patent ballet shoes.
- Pre-Dance/Creative Movement Ages: 3-5 yr. olds. Time: 6-6:45. An introduction class for the first time dancers. This class combines basic tap and ballet, with fun games and music.
- Hip-Hop I Ages:6-7 yr. old. Time: 7-7:45. One of the more popular dance styles around today. This class incorporates street and breakdance moves.
- Hip-Hop II Ages: 8 and up. Time: 7:30-8:15. Advanced class. Students need to take Hip-Hop II or instructor’s recommendation before enrolling in this class.
NOTE: All Hip-Hop students must wear comfortable, baggy pants and shirts, as well as socks and tennis shoes. NO jeans, sandals, or “crocs”. Long hair must be secured in a ponytail.
Gymnastics Spring Session Schedule
The Vermilion Family YMCA gymnastics program is designed to provide instruction to children ages 3 – 12 in a progressive format using age appropriate and skill-based learning techniques. The program allows children to practice and progress their skill level through group instruction for four consecutive sessions. Skill chart maintained by instructor.
March 31st - May 9th, 2008 - 6 weeks
Monday
- 3:00-3:55 - Preschool - 3-5 yr olds
- 4:00-4:55 - School age - 5½-10 yr olds
- 5:00-5:55 - Preschool - 3-5 yr olds
- 6:00-6:55 - School age - 6-12 yr olds
Tuesday
- 4:50-5:55 - School age - 6-11 yr olds
Thursday
- 9:00-9:55 - Mommy and Me - 18 months-3 yr olds
- 10:00-10:55 - Preschool - 3-5 yr olds
- 4:50-5:55 - School age - 6-11 yr olds
Instructor: Jeannie Walend. Cost per session: $42 Member; $60 Non-member.
- Beginner Level: No prior instruction or only having completed a one to four complete sessions.
- Intermediate Level: Prior instruction or having completed a minimum of four complete sessions of instruction.
- Mommy & Me: This class is a great way for moms and babies to work out together. No prior experience necessary for moms (or dads) or child. 4-week session. Spring session starts March 31. ($40 nonmembers and $28 members.)
Spring Flag Football
(Ages 5-7, 8-10,11-12) March 24th-May 5th 2008
Flag football allows boys and girls to play organized footfall that teaches the rules, fundamentals, teamwork and the fun of football without the contact of tackle football. Practice is one night a week and games will be played on Saturdays. Tentatively, there will three leagues this year, one at the Vermilion YMCA, one at Firelands High School and one at Amherst Jr. High School. We will be playing teams at all three locations. All players will receive a team jersey and end of season awards.
Fees: Members $40 - Nonmembers $55 - 7 weeks 6 games
Outdoor Soccer
(Ages 3-6) May 12th-June 23rd 2008
YMCA Youth Soccer is a program for boys and girls just beginning to play soccer, a chance to learn the game while having fun at the same time. Practices are one night a week. Games are played at the YMCA soccer fields. Each player will receive a team shirt and end of season awards. No games Memorial Day Weekend.
Fees: Members $35 - Nonmembers $50 - 7 weeks 6 games
Minor League Blastball
(Ages 3-4) T-Ball (Ages 5-6) July 7th-August 23rd 2008
Blastball is a great way to introduce first time players to T-ball. Teaches players base running, catching, hitting and fielding. Uses an exclusive “honking “ base to keep players in the game.
T-ball is for 5-6 year olds ready to move up and learn the fundamentals of baseball and softball. All players will receive a minor league team jersey and hat and end of season awards.
Fees: Members $40 - Nonmembers $55 - 7 weeks 6 games
The SAIL LOFT
The Vermilion YMCA’s teen center. Boys and Girls Club of Lorain County will staff the Sail Loft. Programs, fitness class, homework and free time are planned for Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays from 2:30-5:30. Transportation provided by Boys and Girls Club from Sailorway. Middle School.
KidsFit Program: Teach kids healthy fundamentals for life!
The KidsFit program aims at building strength and coordination, improving flexibility, learning to control weight, selecting nutritional food choices, improving posture – all while developing a healthy body image and self-esteem in youth. This program includes a nutritional educational component and progress tracking against fitness goals for initial 12 weeks. All registered youth will receive a fitness orientation, body mass index measurement and cardio testing.
Funding for this program provided by PepsiCo Corporation in conjunction with the YMCA Activate America Initiative.
Kids in Motion I:
A high-energy class designed for youth ages 5 – 10. This class focuses on increasing energy levels, getting fit through various kid-friendly exercises, and having fun!
- Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 – 4:45 PM
- Spring Session Starts April 1st to May 29th (9 weeks)
- Cost: FREE to members; $25 non-members
- Held in Community Center
- Instructor: Jeannie Walend
Kids in Motion II:
Cardio Step Class for pre-teens. Class will include strength training with hand weights, toning exercises with bands and balls, and cardio conditioning with various exercises combined with warm-up and cooling stretches.
- Meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 4:15 – 5:00 PM
- Twelve-week session
- Cost: FREE to members; $50 non-members
- Instructor: Holly McGuire
Kids in Motion III:
Work out under the direction of a personal trainer in Fitness Center. Youth may use cardio equipment and nautilus machines to reach fitness or weight loss goals. (Youth not allowed in free weight room)
- Meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 4:15 – 5:00 PM
- Twelve-week session
- Cost: FREE to members; $50 non-members
Fall Flagfootball
(Ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-10)
Same as spring flag football. 7 weeks 6 games.
Fees: Members $40 - Nonmembers $55
Indoor Soccer Mini Camps
(Ages 3-6)
Mini camps will stress the fundamentals of soccer, foot skills, passing and receiving, defense and teamwork. Camps will meet one night a week by age. Each participant will receive an end of camp award.
Fees: Members $35 - Nonmembers $ 50 - 6 weeks
The Vermilion YMCA Torpedoes Swim Team
Join one the best YMCA swim teams in northeast Ohio. This competitive program is designed to develop skills necessary to compete within the northeastern Ohio swim league. Practice up to four nights a week and participate in up to eight meets throughout the season. Fees: swim team fees: $285.00 + YMCA youth membership.
NEW THIS YEAR! Pre-Competitive Program
Mondays from 5:30-6:30. This program is designed for swimmers ages 5-12 with no prior competitive swim experience. Swimmers will compete in at least three meets through out the season.
Use Of Gym
To use the gym, you must call 967-4208 for availability and prices at least one day in advance.
Vermilion Family YMCA
320 Aldrich Rd
Vermilion, OH 44089
Phone: 440-967-4208
