Aug. 21
News & Events

Aquatics

The YMCA has two different-sized pools for member enjoyment. Each pool offers swim lessons, open swim and a variety of programs.

Current Pool Schedule

2008 Fall Swim Team and Swim Lesson Information

2008 Fall Programs

Take a look at the exciting programs at the Y this fall!!!

Fall Youth Sports

Fall School Age Programs

Fall Swim Team and Swim Lessons

Afterschool Adventure

Fall Programs Begin

Fall Programs Begin—Look for informational flyers in mid-August!

Super Summer Day Camp WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Download this weeks schedule.  Each camp group is available on one schedule.
Questions?  contact or call the Y at 784-9622 (ask for Katie, Elizabeth or Jonathan).

Week 11 - August 18-22

2008 Super Summer Day Camp

Join us for a Super Summer!  We have lots of opportunities this summer for your children ages 4 and up.  Day and half-day sports camp are offered throughout the summer.  Sign up for a one week or many weeks, or even the whole summer.

Questions?  contact Katie Heter at or call at 784-YMCA and ask for Katie, Jonathan or Elizabeth.

2008 Super Summer Day Camp Information

2008 Super Summer Day Camp Event Schedule

Guest Passes (commonly referred to as “Day Passes")

All guests must provide photo identification and register at the Member Services Counter.  Guess Passes (Day Passes) are limited to 3 visits per person per year.  Guest Pass fees are $10.00 per visit per person.

Refunds

Join fees will not be refunded.  Refunds will not be given for draft payments made prior to cancellation.  Al other refunds are issued at the discretion of the Executive Director upon completion of a refund request form.  Refunds will be issued will be issued with written notification from a physician.

Membership Restrictions Policy

Membership at the Jackson YMCA is a privilege. The safety of our members, employees, volunteers, guests and program participants is a primary concern of the YMCA.  Therefore, the Jackson YMCA reserves the right to deny access to the facilities or membership to any person who:
Is a registered sexual offender
Has pled guilty to or been convicted of any crime involving sexual abuse or criminal sexual conduct
Has been convicted of a felony involving violence
Behaves in a manner that threatens the well-being of employees, members and guests
Uses abusive or proface language with an employee, member or guest.

These restrictions apply to YMCA facilities as well as locations where YMCA sponsors or operates programs, activities or events.  The YMCA may, at its descretion, amend this policy as needed to protect members, employees, volunteers, and participating guests.

Membership Amenities


Thanksgiving

The Jackson YMCA will be closed on Thanksgiving. Please join us after the holiday to begin working off all those Thanksgiving meals!

Labor Day

The YMCA will be closed for Labor Day Weekend!

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Some Information About Registering

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Thank You for Contacting the Jackson YMCA

Thank you for contacting the Jackson YMCA. We appreciate your interest and have forwarded your inquiry to the correct person. Someone from our organization will contact you as soon as possible with an answer to your inquiry. If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to call us at 782-0537.

Preschool Enrichment

Arts and Crafts – Ages 3 to 5 years
Keeps little hands busy painting and creating while teaching fine motor skills with cutting, drawing and pasting.

Music and Story Time – Ages 3 to 5 years
Introduce young minds to books through stories, rhymes and music.

Parents Time-Out – Ages 4 to 5 years
Bring your toddler for games, arts, crafts, music and story time while you take a break and get ready for a weekend without your little ball of sunshine.

Home School Programs

Gym Games and Fun – Ages 5 to 10 years
Kids have a blast playing many different gym games including volleyball, gymnastics and climbing the rockwall.

Arts and Crafts – Ages 5 to 10 years
Help your child’s creativity flow by enrolling them and letting them paint, build and more.

Swimming – Ages 5 to 10 years
Whether your child is a beginner or experienced swimmer, this program will help them become comfortable with the water or refine their stroke.

Gym Hours

Monday: 5:30am to 9:00pm
Tuesday: 5:30am to 9:00pm
Wednesday: 5:30am to 9:00pm
Thursday: 5:30am to 10:00pm
Friday: 5:30am to 9:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

General Rules

High School Dodgeball

Dodgeball is a hot sport that’s gaining a major following. It is a great way for teens in grades 9-12 to learn the values of teamwork and friendly competition. The dodgeball season lasts for 6 weeks.

Jr. High Girls Volleyball

The new and improved Jr. High Girls Volleyball program is a great way for young girls to learn volleyball fundamentals while emphasizing fun, fair play and teamwork. The program includes weekly skills clinics and games, both of which are held at the YMCA.

Gymnastics

There is a gymnastics program for every age group and/or skill level. From toddlers to teens, everyone can enjoy the health and wellness that comes from gymnastics.

Parent/Child Tumbling – Ages Walking to 3 years
A program designed to teach toddlers motor skills through music, tumbling and interactive play

Rollers – Ages 3+ years
This program is aimed teaching beginning gymnasts the basic body positions and tumbling skills required in the many different areas of gymnastics

Swingers
An intermediate program intended for gymnasts looking to improve on basic gymnastic skills and balancing positions

Prerequisite Skills – Basic cartwheel and walk across the beam unassisted

Kippers
Gymnasts in this advanced program will work on elite gymnastic skills

Prerequisite Skills – Back walk-over, round off dismount from the beam

Large Gym Activities

Rockwall

The YMCA has a fully-sized indoor rockwall for members of all ages to enjoy. Learn basic bouldering and climbing techniques while strengthening your upper body. No experience required.

Small Gym Activities

Pool Closing

Swim Team

The Jackson YMCA Swim Team is a traveling competitive team that competes against other YMCA swim teams throughout lower Michigan. There are teams for each age bracket, though children under eight years of age must be able to swim half the length of the pool without touching the sides or using a flotation device. All practices are held at the Jackson YMCA. Children do not have to attend every practice, but it is recommended that they attend at least 2 practices a week.

General Rules

Swim Lessons

There are numerous swim classes with varying difficulties offered at the YMCA. From swimming beginners to those looking to condition their bodies and lungs, there are lessons for all ages and skill levels.

Fees:  Members $20.00/Non-Members $40.00 per session

PARENT/CHILD Ages 6 months to 3 years

Shrimp/Kippers Ages 6 months to 18 months
Inia/Perch Ages 18 months to 3 years

A water acclimation and safety course for infants designed with fun and games

PRESCHOOL Ages 3 to 5 years

Pike A Beginner course teaching the basic swimming styles to the new swimmer.
Eel A Beginner II course for swimmers comfortable swimming 5 feet by themselves.
Ray/Starfish An Intermediate course for swimmers comfortable with swimming 15 feet by themselves.

YOUTH Ages 6 - 15 years

Polliwog – A Beginner course teaching the basic swimming styles to the new swimmer.
Guppy An Intermediate course for swimmers comfortable with swimming 15 feet by themselves.
Minnow An Intermediate course for swimmers comfortable with swimming one length by themselves.
Youth Conditioning A course focused on improving the endurance and form of an average swimmer.

ADULT LESSONS – Ages 15+ years

A course for adults who need to learn or refine their strokes

Small Pool Programs

Large Pool Activities


Aikido

Aikido is a non-competitive art based on the philosophy and martial arts of the Japanese Samurai. Though it is an effective self-defense, it is not a “fighting” martial art. Two people train together to learn techniques without notions of winning or losing. Classes are taught by Mark Reitmeier, 3rd Dan, who is a certified instructor of the Aikido Yoshokai Association of North America. Mark began training in 1997 and is a graduate of Kenshu, a 20-month long instructor training program. He continues to train regularly at the Aikido Yoshokai Association headquarters in Ann Arbor.

Fees:
Members $20.00 per month
Community (Non-Members) $38.00 per month

Saturdays:
9:00 – 9:45 am Youth II (ages 10 – 13)
10:00 – 10:45 am Adult - Beginners (ages 14 and up)
11:00 – 11:45 am Youth I (ages 5 – 9)

Tuesdays:
6:00 – 7:00 pm Adult - All Level (ages 14 and up)
7:00 – 8:00 pm Adult – Beginners (ages 14 and up)

Thursdays:
6:00 – 6:45 pm Youth – All Level (ages 5-13)
7:00 – 8:00 pm Adult – All Level (ages 14 and up)

Tae Kwon Do

Tae Kwon Do is action philosophy. It is the Korean art of self-defense. Literally, translated, Tae means kick or to strike with the foot, Kwon means fist or to strike with the hand, Do means discipline or art. It is much more than the image of the martial arts physical aspect. It is designed as a non-violent art and system of complete body exercises as well as being a way of life. It includes physical techniques, mental discipline, and a deep philosophy. Classes are taught by Senior Master James Rogers, 6th Dan. James has been taught by Grand Master Tae Park for the last 32 years. The Jackson YMCA is the Central Studio for the Tae Park Institute.

Fees:
Member: $28.00 per month
Community (Non-member): $38.00 per month

Ages 5 years through adult
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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Facility Access

Members are required to show their membership cards for facility access. Lost cards can be replaced for a $5.00 fee. Guests, program spectators and members who lose their cards are required to show a picture ID. Members who lend membership cards to non-members will lose membership privileges without a refund.

Termination of Membership

YMCA memberships do not require contracts and can be canceled at any time. A 15 day written notice must be given to cancel or change any account that is being used (checking, savings, or credit card). Fees associated with closed accounts or insufficient funds will be assessed.

The Jackson YMCA reserves the right to dismiss individuals from the premises who appear to be intoxicated, under the influence of illegal substances, or for any reason deemed necessary for individuals that require an inordinate amount of attention from the YMCA staff. The YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are to be followed by all. Dismissal from the YMCA for these reasons may result in temporary suspension of membership and/or uses of the YMCA.

AWAY Program (Always Welcome At YMCA’s)

Your membership is Always Welcome at YMCA’s.  Each YMCA determines visiting member fees and usage restrictions.  When visiting te Jackson YMCA, YMCA members from other communities may use our facility for up to one month with unlimited access.  After one month, there will be a $5.00 fee per visit.  Members from a Michigan YMCA within 45 miles of Jackson may use the facility for $5.00 per visit.

Support Your Community

The Jackson YMCA has been lifting the bodies and spirits of the community while instilling it with core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring for over 110 years. Donations from the citizens of Jackson have allowed the YMCA to continually provide its services to the community.

There are an endless number of ways to support the Jackson YMCA. Some of the most common donation methods are listed below.

Partner With Youth Annual Campaign

Each year, thousands of kids learn to play and compete in youth sports leagues, go to summer day camp, learn new skills and make new friends at the YMCA. The Jackson YMCA’s annual Partner With Youth Campaign ensures that no one is denied the opportunity to share in the YMCA experience due to an inability to pay.

Your donation to the Partner With Youth Campaign changes lives. As a supporter of the campaign, your gift benefits children and their families by making YMCA memberships and programs available to everyone. For over 110 years, our Jackson YMCA has been building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. As the requests for programs increase, so does the need for funds to provide these services. Your donation is an investment in our community and all dollars raised by the local community stay in the community to support kids and families. Your contribution will open our doors to those kids whose families qualify for financial assistance.

Your generosity will open our doors to:

Planned Giving

Making a planned gift to the Jackson YMCA offers a simple, yet flexible way to combine philanthropy with financial planning. In fact, a planned gift may help you give more to the YMCA than you thought possible while still providing you or someone you designate with favorable financial and/or tax benefits. While each planned gift is different, these gifts can offer significant financial or tax benefits while ensuring that future generations will enjoy the Jackson YMCA. To meet your specific needs, a variety of gift options are available:

Endowments

Giving By Will
Gifts through a will are the most common planned gifts and are very important to the YMCA’s future. While there are no immediate tax advantages, such a gift to the Jackson YMCA can help reduce estate taxes. There are two types of bequests that you can make.

Life Insurance
A gift of Life Insurance generates a charitable tax deduction for the year in which it is given, provided the YMCA is named owner and beneficiary of the policy. The deduction may be equal to the policy’s cash surrender value. Subsequent premium payments are also deductible.

Real Estate
Rather than leaving the YMCA your home or farm through a will, it is possible to transfer the title now, claim a sizeable tax deduction from current income and continue to reside on the property for the rest of your life. Real Estate can also be used to fund a Gift Annuity or a Unitrust, thus converting a highly-appreciated, non-income producing asset into a new income flow with many favorable tax savings and benefits.

Other Gift Options

The Jackson YMCA Heritage Club
By giving to the Jackson YMCA, you are eligible to become a member of the prestigious Heritage Club. The support of the Heritage Club members has been extremely significant to the past successes of the YMCA and continued support is needed to maintain the organization’s mission. The club’s annual meeting is a very special event.

If you have included the YMCA in your will, please let us know so we can include your name as a member of the Heritage Club.

Capital Gifts

Jackson YMCA Capital Campaign
The Jackson YMCA periodically conducts capital campaigns aimed at improving/expanding our facilities. You can help us provide better provisions for the community by donating your gift to a Jackson YMCA capital campaign.

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Jackson YMCA: Building Strong Kids, Strong Families, & Strong Communities for Over 110 Years

The YMCA has started, nurtured and shared many great organizational programs throughout its history. It has developed an environment for the birth of ideas that otherwise might never have been brought to fruition. How has the ‘Y’ been able to accomplish so much? Simply put, it’s through a powerful combination of autonomy, creativity, practicality and the ‘Y’s’ solid commitment to its core values.

It is a result of our willingness to be flexible, to try new things, to pioneer and above all, put our emphasis on people. Forever mission-driven, ‘Ys’ exist to inspire the kind of people who care about the world and each other, who have a firm sense of worth, who foster understanding and respect, who accept responsibility for their own lives and are committed to helping improve the lives of others.

That’s what we were about then, that’s what we are about today.