YMCA of Centre County

YMCA OF CENTRE COUNTY

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Fencing at the State College Branch

Take A Stab at Fencing!

Saturdays 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM in the small gym

Jan 11 – Feb 29

Member Registration: Opens Dec. 14th – $80

Non-Member Registration: Opens December 21st – $160

Often called physical chess, fencing is a sport that exercises both the body and the mind. This class will introduce the basic concepts of fencing épée to kids aged 8-12. Weapons, jackets and masks will be provided, but students must have durable athletic pants and their own fencing gloves. The class will be taught by Coach Matt. With over 20 years of fencing experience, he has trained fencers at Cornell, UVA, ASU and other fencing clubs across the country. He is now excited to help a new generation learn to love the sport of fencing here at the Y!

For more information, contact Jake Schiffer at [email protected] or 814-237-7717.

Monthly Themed Yoga at the State College Branch

All members of the Unlimited Group Exercise program can now register for any of these free yoga classes offered on Sundays every month of the year! These classes are intended for all levels and are themed to offer variety throughout the year. Sign up at the front desk.

Classes are taught by our certified yoga instructor Kerri Lai

  • Sundays 1:30-2:30pm in the Small Gym.
  • Sunday, January 5, 1:30pm-2:30pm: Yoga and the breath
  • Sunday, February 2,   1:30pm-2:30pm : Yoga for the spine
  • Sunday, March 22,  1:30pm-2:30pm : Yoga for the feet

For more information, contact Jake Schiffer at [email protected] or 814-237-7717 or REGISTER NOW BY CLICKING HERE.

Boxing Basics at the State College Branch

Tuesdays at 12:00 PM and Thursdays at 6:00 PM

Gym A

Starting January 14th

Come join Jake and Robbie each week as we fuse boxing, plyometrics, and weights into this fun workout. The fundamentals of boxing will be taught in a low pressure, self paced environment. Expect to sweat as we burn calories and build muscle!

Cost (includes admission to one class per week, 8 classes per session): 

  • $40 for first 8 week session (starting on January 14).
  • $50 for normal 8 week sessions (scheduled after the week of January 14).

Participants must register for each session they plan to attend. Only 8 spaces are available in each class. Registration may be completed for both classes (two per week instead of one) at double the cost of the prices listed above.

Space is limited! Participants must buy their own boxing gloves and wraps for this class.

For more information or to register, contact Jake Schiffer at [email protected] or 814-237-7717.

 

HIGH Fitness at the State College Branch

Saturdays at 8:30 AM

Small Gym

Starting January 19th

HIGH transforms old school aerobics into a highly addictive new fitness experience that combines simple, modern fitness techniques (i.e. HIIT, plyometrics, etc.) with music you know and love. This results in a high energy, intense, fun workout that leaves participants wanting more. The formula alternates between cardio peaks and toning tracks that will increase your heart rate and strength. Beyond the workout, the HIGH fitness culture embodies a lifestyle of empowering people to maximize their health and be the best version of themselves.

What you can expect from a High Fitness Class:

  • A sweaty blast.
  • Nostalgic and fun music from all decades and genres that will motivate you to the max.
  • Simple and easy to follow fitness choreography.
  • Interval training moves: jump squats, burpees, tuck jumps, etc.
  • Take it HIGH or take it low! Options for all levels of fitness.
  • An energetic, fun, inspiring and welcoming environment.

For more information, contact Jake Schiffer at [email protected] or 814-237-7717.

Philipsburg-Osceola High School Freshman Saves Money to Help Our Backpack Program

Meet Preston Putillion, a freshman at Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School. Preston plays football and basketball for the Mounties, but when he’s not on the field or the court, he spends time helping his neighbors with yard work. He’s often compensated for time spent doing these small chores, and after saving for a few months, the money started to add up. One day, while walking through Walmart with his dad, Jeffrey, he told him he would like to use that money to help other people. He walked through the aisles and came upon some backpacks. Knowing about the Y’s backpack program, he told his dad that the Y could use these to give kids food or to put Christmas toys in. What Preston did next was unexpected. He used the money he had saved to purchase 75 backpacks and donated them to the YMCA to give to children. Thanks to Preston, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of many kids in Centre County. But his generosity doesn’t stop there. He and his dad are also participating in our Polar Bear Plunge on December 7 to raise money for the many programs and services our organization has to offer. Thank you, Preston. We sincerely appreciate your kindness!

YMCA of Centre County
125 West High Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Phone: (814) 355-5551
Fax: (814) 355-6556