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The Y’s many different programs let you try new things, develop skills, meet new people, and show what you are capable of!  All of our programs will help you achieve and maintain health in spirit, mind, and body.

AQUATICS

Preschool Swim Lessons
Ages 3-6 years

• Pike
  M/W 6:00-6:30pm
  For beginner preschool swimmer. To progress must demo front/ back float w/ Individual Flotation Device, paddle stroke front/back 5 ft. w/o Individual Flotation device.)

Advanced Preschool Swim Lessons
Ages 3-6 years

• Eels
  M/W 6:30-7:00pm
  Must complete Pike. To progress must demo front & back float, and paddle stroke front/back/side 15 ft. w/o Individual Flotation Device.)

School Aged Swim Lessons
Ages 6 and up

• Rays
  M/W 7:00-7:30pm
  For ages 6 & up and must complete Eels. To progress must demo front symmetrical paddle with rhythmic breathing 10 feet without individual flotation device.

• Starfish
  M/W 7:00-7:30pm
  For ages 6 & up and must complete Eels. To progress must demo front symmetrical paddle with rhythmic breathing 10 feet without individual flotation device.

Water Fitness Classes

• Aqua Boot Camp with Calista Stone
  T/TH 5:30-6:30pm
  Ready for a high energy, high-octane workout, combining cardiovascular training, strength training, stretching and flexibility? Then try our Aqua Boot Camp, a workout that works! This unique program incorporates shallow water cycling and deep water exercise, invigorating the mind, body and soul.

• Deep Water Workout with Donna Jennings
  SAT 8:30-9:30am
  Non-swimmers and swimmers can enjoy and will benefit from deep-water exercise. A water belt will support you in deep water with your head comfortably above the surface at all times. It will improve cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength and endurance.

• Senior Fitness with Mary Allison-Johnson
  TUESDAY 12:30-1:30pm
  THURSDAY 12:00-1:00pm
  We invite all seniors to come and enjoy the benefits and comfort of exercising in warm water, while easing stiff and aching joints.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Melrose YMCA School Age Child Care (SACC) at Frederick Douglass
Lolitha Perry, Administrator
Phone: 961-3510
Fax: 961-3958

Melrose YMCA CincyAfter School at John P. Parker
Kathy Painter, Site Coordinator
Phone: 363-2988
Fax: 363-2920

School Age Child Care and CincyAfterSchool Programs
CincyAfterSchool is a network of youth development agencies, school leaders and citizens, providing afterschool academic, personal enrichment, and quality programming that focuses on nine components that include Tutoring and Mentoring, 21st Century Skills & Technology, Career & College Exploration, Service Learning Activities, Fine Arts, Leadership Development Recreational Activities, Non-School Day Programs and Family Sessions.

Our School-Age Child Care (SACC) Program is a year-round licensed program, which is educationally, socially, recreationally and culturally focused. The SACC Program can serve up to 90 children, ages 5-12. We offer tutoring and homework help, swim lessons, sports instruction, character development, community service opportunities and cultural enrichment activities. For program information or to enroll your child(ren), call 513.246.3230.

Hours of Operation:

Summer Hours - June through August
(Cincinnati Public Schools Summer Break)
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Before Hours: 6:30am - 9:00am
After Hours: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

School Hours - September through May
(Cincinnati Public School Year)
Before School: 6:30am-9:00am
After School: 2:00pm - 6:00pm

The program is closed for all Government Holidays (i.e. Christmas and the following day, Thanksgiving and the following day, Independence Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day).

After School Pricing:

School Age Child Care at Douglass
$50.00/week
Hamilton County Childcare vouchers also accepted

CincyAfter School at John P. Parker
Free

Winter and Spring Break Camps
Looking for a great experience for your children during winter and spring breaks? Try our Y-Day Camp! Highly trained counselors will sharpen skills, teach responsibility, along with swimming, games, songs, arts and crafts and much more! This program is offered separately from the After-School Program and all fees are separate.  For more  For more information, call 513.246.3230.
 

DOUBLE DUTCH
Who knew that jumping rope would become a world wide sport? Our Double Dutch team develops physical fitness and mental discipline, while encouraging creativity, teamwork and sportsmanship. For children ages 5-14 years old, young people have the opportunity to travel in/out of state, performing in workshops and competitions. For more information, including practice times, contact Coach Sheila Berry at 513.961.3510.

Fee: $60

 The program will be closed under the following circumstances:

• If school is dismissed early due to inclement weather
• If school is cancelled for any reason