YMCA of Centre County

YMCA OF CENTRE COUNTY

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American Red Cross Lifeguarding Classes

ARE YOU WHISTLE WORTHY?

There’s no more rewarding way to spend your summer vacation than earning money while protecting others! YMCA of Centre County is offering American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses this spring. Classes will include online learning followed by pool skill sessions. Beat the late season rush and save a few dollars by signing up for the earliest classes! We may even have a job for you when you finish the course.

Classes are available at our Bellefonte and State College branches. You may view course dates and register online by CLICKING HERE.

Class times will vary by branch due to pool availability. Class times listed are for pool sessions only. Online material must be completed prior to participation in pool sessions. For more information, contact Steve Greecher at the Bellefonte branch at [email protected] or Ray Carroll at the State College branch at [email protected].

 

Introduction to Fly Fishing

Enter the world of Fly Fishing at the YMCA! This six week course will introduce you and your family to the sport under the guidance of Ashley Wilmont, our new YMCA fishing instructor with ten years of experience! This program will integrate classroom instruction with practical demonstration and skill building. This six week will help you develop the tools you will need to take your family fishing this spring!

ALL SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDED, WADERS ENCOURAGED AS WELL AS ANY OF YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT!

Wednesdays: 6-7 pm

 

March 4 – Introduction to world of fly fishing and on-stream technique demonstration.

 

March 11 – Equipment, knots and rigging.   Casting practice.

 

March 18 –  Still water casting practice at Bald Eagle Lake.

 

March 25 – Spring Creek on-stream practice

 

April 1- How to create your own local fly fishing adventures and stream ethics.

 

April 8- Aquatic insects and fly selection.

 

M/NM: $75.00/100.00 per Family.

INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHING

 

Age 9 and up. All children must be accompanied by and participating with a supervising adult during all training sessions.

ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTOR:

Ashley Wilmont has been an avid outdoor enthusiast for all of her life. She has led fly-fishing, wading and float trips on the Middle Youghiogheny River, led Intro and Women’s Intro two day fly-fishing classes, was heavily involved with PA Trout in the Classroom (TIC) Statewide Programs as well as leading Casting Instruction and Fly Tying at STREAM Girls in Lock Haven.

Since 2014, she has taught fly casting, macroinvertebrate identification and connected women diagnosed with breast cancer to Pennsylvania’s cold-water resources. She is a PA Fish and Boat Commission Fishing Skills Instructor, in addition to winning multiple awards with the Pennsylvania Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp.

Ashley is very excited about getting involved with the YMCA and sharing her love and appreciation for fishing with kids and families in our community!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Venture Outdoors Outdoor Leadership Training Course May 2017.

For more information, contact Steve at [email protected]

 

NEW Sport Specific Training Program

Individualized Sport-Specific Training Program:

1 v 1 training tailored to each athlete’s personal goals and needs. Our Initial SKILLZ Assessment will diagnose strengths and weaknesses allowing us to then add to the strengths and eliminate the weaknesses. We also ensure to not only train our clients, but to educate them as well.

  • 10 sessions for $310.00
  • Times and dates based on client availability.
  • Visit the front desk or call 814-237-7717 for more information or to register.

Group Training: Principles of Sports Performance:

Up to 4 athletes per session. This class teaches fundamental functional movements, strength, speed, agility, balance, coordination, flexibility, injury prevention, and even includes sport specific exercises and drills.

  • 8 sessions for $160.00 (January will include 9 sessions at $180)
  • Tuesday and Thursday from 4:15 to 5:15 PM.
  • Register online for the January session by clicking HERE.

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

This program is provided in partnership with Skillz Training. Discover more about Skillz Training by visiting their social media pages linked below.

 

Youth Basketball Clinic

February 15th-March 21st

Saturdays, 10-11am

Grade 1-3

Join us for an instructional class designed to introduce the basics of basketball. We’ll meet Saturday mornings in the gymnasium at the Bellefonte Branch. Practice will consist of skill instruction followed by game play.

YOUTH BASKETBALL CLINIC 2020

For more information, contact Steve at [email protected]

FAMILY WELLNESS CLASS

Wednesdays, 5:00-5:45PM

Grades K-2

Help your kids develop a life-long love of exercise and fitness by giving them the opportunity to explore and play through movement. Participants will learn new games, teamwork and good sportsmanship while having fun. Some sports concepts may be introduced, but no experience is necessary. We encourage parents and caregivers to join in the fun!

TRY IT FREE FEBRUARY 5th:

FAMILY WELLNESS FREE TRIAL CLASS 2.5.20

Regularly monthly sessions will begin February 12-26th

M/NM: $20.00/30.00

FAMILY WELLNESS CLASS FEBRUARY 2020

 

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