Upper Palmetto YMCA

Recent News

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Speed Is King-Basketball Skill Development

Ages: 10-17

Speed Is King.  Learn the techniques and develop skills to improve speed, agility, quickness, flexibility and strength.

Registration Dates:
May 20-June 10

Session Dates:
June 11-July 13
Tuesdays and Thursdays,  12:00pm-2:00pm
Saturdays, 10:00am-12:00pm

Cost: $70 Members | $80 Nonmembers

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Bobby Isom’s Basketball Camp

Ages: 8-17

Three day basketball skills camp led by Bobby Isom.

Session Dates:
July 17-19, 2013
Wednesday-Friday
9:00 am

Cost:
$20 for Y Members | $40 Nonmembers

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2013 Summer Swim League

The Upper Palmetto YMCA is organizing a summer swim league for members and nonmembers in 2013.  Swimmers 18 and under are welcome.  This league will focus on developing quality stroke technique, participation and FUNdamentals.  Swimmers will participate in practices 2 days a week and will have a meet once per week.  Divisions will be based on age; 8 & under, 9 & 10, 11& 12, 13 & up.  The swimmer’s age as of June 1st will determine their division for the season.  Invitational meets will be held on Thursdays in May & June with a league Championship in late June.  The league will be comprised of teams from Charlotte Avenue YMCA, Fort Mill YMCA, Chester YMCA, and the Aquatics Center YMCA.  Each team will host meets and travel to other sites to compete.  This league is designed for developing athletes.  *Swimmers who are over 13 years old holding a year round USA Swimming Card and having achieved a USA Swimming “A” Time may not participate.

Ages: 6 -  18

Summer Months May 6 – June 28
*Please note that the start date listed under the program registration  is June 3rd.  This date refers to when meets will begin. The  swim program will begin on May 6th.

Start Time: 5:00pm Mondays and Wednesdays

Swim Meets: Thursday Evenings- 5:30 – 7:30pm one at each of the Y sites

Cost: Y Members: $80     Non-Y Members: $100    

Registration Dates: Opens April 15

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Basketball Skill Development

Ages: 9-17

Four weeks of skill development to improve ball handling, shooting, defense, agility/quickness and basketball IQ.   Taught by Bobby Isom.

Registration Dates:
May 20-June 9

Session Dates:
June 10th-July 12th

Ages 9-12, Monday, Wednesday, Friday
10:00 am-12:00 pm.

Ages 13-17, Monday, Wednesday, Friday
12:00 pm-2:00 pm

Cost:  Y Members: $70  |  Non-Y Members: $ 80

 

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Youth Strength Training

Ages:  10-14

This program is designed to inform and assist our Y Family Youth ages 10-14.  A two hour orientation is given by a Personal Trainer and a strength program is designed to fit the youth’s physical needs.

Registration:
Current

Session:
One 2 hour orientation
OR
Two days 1 hour orientation each day

Cost:
$59 for Y Members only

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2012-2013 After School Program

After School is a safe, stimulating and fun environment for children to learn through participation. We incorporate the basic Christian Values: Honesty, Responsibility, Respect and Caring in our activities. Our program is designed to enhance your child’s school day through activities such as homework support, field trips, large and small group games, devotions and singing.

 

After School features:

• Field Trips – No additional cost!
• Use of Gymnasium & Pools
• Homework Help & Snacks Provided
• Age Appropriate Play Stations
• Additional Weekly Discount for Siblings
• Financial Assistance Available

Download the After School Parent Handbook.

Days & Times: 
Monday through Friday After School: School dismissal until 6:00 pm
All Day Care: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm (6:15pm for Clover and York Branches)

Registration: Download the After School Brochure/Registration Form or inquire at the branch’s front desk to register. Nonmember YMCA participants are required to pay a $25 nonrefundable registration fee.

 Cost: View the Charlotte Ave. YMCA prices.
A deposit of one week’s payment is due upon registration. Contact the branch for payment details.

 

 

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Swim Lessons

Download the 2013 Summer Swim Lesson Schedule.

 

 

*Addition to March schedule:  Parent/Child class is being offered March 5-28, 2013, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00-5:30 pm.  Cost is $45 for Y Members and $70 for Nonmembers.

Parent-Child
6 months – 3 years old

Level 1- Introduction to the water and preparation for the Learn-to-Swim courses.  No prerequisites, but must be at least 6 months old to enroll.  Parent or caregiver must accompany child into the water and participate in the class.
Cost per Level:  $45 Members | $ 70 Non-members

Aqua Tots
Ages: 2 years – 3 years

Aqua Tots is designed for children who might struggle with the transition between Parent/Child and Preschool classes. This class will be taught in a Preschool class atmosphere with the same skill objectives as Preschool classes, with the benefit of the student’s parent being in the water with the child. It is great for children who have never had a teacher/student opportunity, and those children who may not yet be ready for Preschool classes.
Cost:  $45 Members | $ 70 Non-members

Preschool
3-5 years old

Level 1- Orients preschool-age children to the aquatic environment and to help them acquire rudimentary level aquatic skills.
Level 2- Builds on the basic aquatic skills learned in Level 1.
Level 3- Increases proficiency and builds on the aquatic skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 by providing additional practice with increased distances and times.
Cost per Level:  $45 Members | $ 70 Non-members

Youth
6-12 years old

Learn-to-Swim Level 1- Develop positive attitudes, good swimming habits and safe practices in and around water.
Learn-to-Swim Level 2- Gives participants success with fundamental skills, including learning how to float without support and recover to vertical.
Learn-to-Swim Level 3- Builds on the skills in Level 2 by providing additonal guided practice in deeper water.
Learn-to-Swim Level 4- Develops participants’ confidence in the strokes learned in Level 3 and to improve other aquatic skills.
Cost per Level:  $45 Members | $ 70 Non-members

Adult
Ages: 13 years & older

Adult lessons help those who have an acute fear of the water up to those that need advanced stroke development. The course is fun and low key, with the participant setting the pace of the course.
Cost per Level:  $45 Members | $ 70 Non-members

Private Lessons

One on one instruction at any swimming level from a qualified instructor.  Fast pace learning with significant skill improvement.
Cost:  1- 30 minute lesson: $25  Members | $30 Non-members
           4- 30 minute lesson:s $80 Members | $100 Non-members

Shark Swim Club

Ages: 5 years – 18 years
A club for swimmers that want a less competitive atmosphere and focuses on skills and endurance. This is a month to month program offered August through April.

Please Note: While classes fill quickly, we strive to meet the needs of all our participants. If a class is full, please put your name and phone number on our waiting list as we add classes each session based upon
need, pool space, and instructors availability. We will contact you if there is an opening. We will not contact you if there are not any openings.

 

 

 

 

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Personal Training

Program goal is to evaluate, motivate and educate anyone who desires the extra edge personal training offers. If you are ready to see results, start personal training today! One on one fitness training with a national certified trainer. Register online or call branch for details.

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Youth Basketball League

Ages: 9-17

Youth Basketball League (YBL)  for boys and girls ages 9-17 in which participants enhance their basketball skills.  This league teaches the fundamentals of basketball, sportsmanship, playing as a team and development of character.  Teams are divided in 4 age groups: 9 and 10 year olds, 11 and 12 year olds, 13 and 15 year olds and 16-17 year olds.

Registration Dates: April 10-June 2, 2013

Season Dates:
6:30 pm
 Tuesdays and Thursdays
June 18th-August 1st, 2013
Games will be on Tuesdays & Thursdays

Cost:
Members: $40
Nonmembers: $70

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