In association with Greer’s Martial Arts Academy, the YMCA is offering UNIVERSAL KARATE-DO classes for 4 years old and older. Cohen Greer is the chief instructor. UNIVERSAL KARATE-DO combines physical conditioning along with mental discipline to produce a sound mind and a healthy body. The classes for Karate are Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm and Saturdays, 10-11 am. The monthly cost is $30 for YMCA members and $45 for non-members.

Flag Football

Ages 6-8
Cost: $35 Members
$45 Non-Members
Birth Certificate is required at time of registration. Registration: Begins July 1st
Games held on Monday or Tuesday evenings.

Tackle Football

Ages 9-10 (Small Fry Division)
Ages 11-12(Mite Division)
Cost: $35 Members $45 Non-Members
Birth Certificate is required at time of
registration.
Registration: Begins July 1st
Games held on Mon or Tues.

T-Ball

T-Ball is a non-competitive, team based program for boys and girls. It is designed to teach the basic skills and concepts of the game in a fun-filled safe environment.
Cost: $35 Members $45 Non-members

Gymnastics

Beginning Thursday, June 7th, Thomas Gymnastics will be offering gymnastics classes at the Chester YMCA. Classes are for ages 3 to 5 years old and ages 6 years and up. Registration is $40 for member and $50 for non-members. Please bring the child’s birth certificate when registering so a copy can be made for our records. Classes will be at 3:00pm for ages 3-5 and at 4:00pm for ages 6 and up. Space is limited, so please register early!!

Cheerleading

The Chester County YMCA has registration for cheerleading going on now! There are three divisions: Flag division ages 4 -8 years of age, Small Fry division-ages 9-10 years of age and Mite division-ages 11-12 years of age. Parents will complete a registration form and provide a birth certificate for the child so a copy of it can be made for records. The registration is $35 for all participants.

Bridge Club

The Tuesday Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the YMCA every Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 pm in the conference room. The ladies are thrilled to have such a nice place to play bridge. Anyone interested in joining should contact Leila Shannon at 385-6452 or Scott Brown at 581-9622. Mrs. Shannon will be happy to teach anyone the techniques of duplicate bridge, although there are really no major differences from party bridge. Come join the fun and fellowship of a game.

Summer Camp

Ages 5-14
Hours of operation 7:00am-6:00pm
Full day programs with weekly themes, field trips, crafts, swimming, gym, daily devotions, team building, cooking, character development, playground time, a T-shirt, and more!

Afterschool

YMCA Afterschool 2007-08
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Child Watch

The Chester County YMCA offers Child Watch free to members. This is a program that allows members to bring their child/ren to the YMCA with them while they work out. Members sign in their child/ren in the Child Watch room and staff members will watch the children while parents work out.

Hours are as follows:

Dance

The Chester County YMCA offers dance classes to students ages 3 to age 15. The classes are taught by Jodie Peele from Winthrop University. Classes are on Tuesdays evenings. The classes are broken up by age group as follows: ages 3-6, ages 7 to 11 and ages 12-15. Ages 3-6 study ballet, tap and creative movement with class starting at 5PM until 6:15PM. Ages 7-11 study ballet, tap and jazz. This class is from 6:15PM to 7:30PM. Ages 12-15 study ballet, tap and jazz and will start at 7:30PM until 8:45PM. Two dance recitals are planned. The cost for the class is $30 for members and $45 for non-members. For more information, call the Chester Y at (803)581-9622.