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Welcome to the YMCA of the Suncoast!
Be Happy. Be Healthy. Belong.
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The YMCA of the Suncoast, Citrus County Program Branch is rapidly growing!! Programs are being offered throughout the County at area schools, churches and community centers. Please see below for our current program offerings.
YMCA of the Suncoast
The YMCA of the Suncoast is a charitable, non-profit organization that serves over 84,000 members and program participants through 9 facilities in Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and now, Citrus counties. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. We offer a supportive environment for youth, teens, families, adults, and seniors where relationships are built and healthy lifestyles are encouraged for all.
An Advisory Board has been formed to lead the YMCA decision making for Citrus County and is comprised of the following Citrus County community members:
Gerry Mulligan, Chairman
Craig Davies |
Lace Blue-McLean
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Joe Conti
Jennifer Patrella
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New Office Hours:
Beginning Monday, August 9th.
Monday--Friday 12--6pm
Saturday 10am--2pm
Contact Us
Citrus County Program Branch YMCA
2805 Highway 44 West | Inverness, FL 34450 | 352-586-4390
YMCA Open Doors Financial Assistance Program
HEALTH IS WEALTH!
In these tough economic times, we're all feeling the stresses and pressures that have emerged with our nation's recession. At the YMCA, we want to take the pressure off and provide an avenue for everyone to be involved.
Volunteers: Your Help is Needed
All of the programs at the YMCA are volunteer driven. We utilize caring adults as coaches, referees, team parents, administrative assistance, and more. When signing your child up to participate, please consider helping where you can.
Program Registrations
For more program information or registration, please contact 586-4390 or 352-637-0132. You can mail registration forms to:
Citrus County YMCA, 2805 Hwy 44 W, Inverness, FL 34453
Programs for Health and Wellness
Wellness-Group Exercise
Interested in boot camp, cardio aerobics, or any other type of group exercise class? The YMCA of Citrus County will be offering a few group exercise classes during the week at Cornerstone Baptist Church located in Inverness.
Monday
9:30 am Cardio Interval
10:30 am Stability and Strength
Tuesday
5:30 pm Pilates
6:30 pm Cardio Kickboxing
Wednesday
9:30 am Tone and Trim
10:30 am Pilates
Thursday
5:30 pm Cardio Interval
6:30 pm Tone and Trim
Friday
9:30 am Cardio Interval
10:30 am Stability and Strength
Schedule: Ongoing classes begin January 4th
Fee: $30/10 classes. Punchcard will be issued at time of registration.
Childcare is available at $2/class.
Time: Each class is 45 minutes in length
Class Descriptions
Cardio Interval: This cardio training uses a variety of choreographed combinations and is great for burning calories and increasing endurance. You will wrap up this workout with 10 minutes of abs and stretching.
Cardio Kickboxing: A high and/or low impact cardio training using a variety of jabs, kicks and choreographed combinations. This workout also includes a variety of muscular and cardiovascular endurance components.
Pilates: A holistic approach for all levels to physical and mental health. This approach consists of a series of controlled, flowing movement that promotes flexibility, improves posture and develops a stronger core.
Stability and Strength: This low-impact exercise class is designed to help individuals stay active and healthy working on flexibility, stability and strength of muscles while introducing a little cardio.
Tone and Trim: A quick cardiovascular warm-up starts the class followed by various muscle conditioning exercises and brief Cardio Intervals.
Family Programs
Family Fun Night
Families, come enjoy a night out with the YMCA Staff. A great evening filled with dinner, activities, and games. Sign up today as space is limited! To register contact the office at 352-637-0132.
GAMES GALORE !
Date: Friday, September 24th
Age: all ages
Fee: $10 per family
Schedule: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Recreation Building at Whispering Pines Park
RSVP by September 22nd
Click here now to download the flyer
Parent's Night Out
Parents, enjoy a night out while we watch your children in a safe and fun environment. Children will play games, eat dinner and do fun activities with experienced childcare staff. Best of all, parents will get the night off! Sign up today as space is limited! To register contact the office at 352-637-0132. Click here to download the flyer
Age: 3-12 (must be potty trained)
Fee: $15 per child
Location: 1700 Forest Drive, Inverness (Recreation Building at Whispering Pines Park)
Times: 6:00—9:00pm
Fall Schedule:
October 8—Silly Science
Dinner : Tacos Snack: Popcorn Movie: Space Buddies
Deadline to register for this date is Thursday October 7 at 6pm.
October 22—Trick or Treats?
Dinner : Pizza Snack: Goldfish Movie: Alvin and the Chipmunks
Deadline to register for this date is Thursday October 21 at 6 pm.
November 5—Art Attack!
Dinner : Hot Dogs Snack: Pretzels Movie: Planet 51
Deadline to register for this date is Thursday November 4 at 6 pm.
November 19—Games Galore
Dinner: Chicken Nuggets Snack: Pretzels Movie: Astro Boy
Deadline to register for this date is Thursday November 18 at 6 pm.
December 3—Winter Wonderland
Dinner : Pizza Snack: Pretzels Movie: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Teen Night
Want to get out of the house and have some fun? Come join us for YMCA Teen Night with Games, Sports, Food, & Fun!
Date: Saturday, September 18th
Time: 6:00—9:00pm
Location: 1700 Forest Drive, Inverness (Whispering Pines Park Recreation Building)
Cost: $5.00 per person
Group Exercise-Y Stroll
A new exercise program for mom and baby. Each one-hour outdoor class includes intervals of power walking, functional strength training and cardio drills followed by brief core work and flexibility.
Schedule: Ongoing classes
Fee: $30/10 classes. (Punch card will be issued at time of registration.)
Items Needed: A non-tipping stroller, water, hat or sunblock for mom and baby and a towel/mat for ground exercises.
Location: Liberty Park Trail (meet at Pavilion 1)
Afterschool Enrichment Programs
There are four sessions of enrichment programs that will be offered during the 2010-2011 school year that are based in various areas from Art to Sports. A few of these enrichment programs include: Cheerdance, Basketball, Art, Drama, Science, Cooking, and Soccer. Afterschool enrichment programs meet one day a week for a six-week period from 3:30-4:40pm. Children in every school will receive a flyer with the days that each program is offered.
All sessions are 6 weeks, and are $40 per session, and are available to children from Kindergarten—5th grade. Registration is due by September 7th in the Inverness office.
The first Fall Session of Enrichment will be offered at the following schools with the programs listed below:
Central Ridge Elementary
Dance - Tuesdays 3:40—4:40pm (September 14—October 19)
Basketball - Tuesdays 3:40---4:40pm (September 14 –October 19)
Citrus Springs Elementary
Dance - Mondays 3:40-4:40 pm (September 13-October 18)
Flag Football - Mondays 3:40-4:40 pm (September 13-October 18)
Floral City Elementary
Basketball - Mondays 3:40—4:40pm (September 13—October 18)
Cheerdance - Mondays 3:40—4:40pm (September 13—October 18)
Recyclable Art - Wednesdays 3:40—4:40pm (September 15—October 20)
Forest Ridge Elementary
Kitchen Concoctions - Mondays 3:40—4:40pm (September 13 –October 18)
Cool Creations Art- Wednesdays 3:40—4:40pm (September 15—October 20)
Inverness Primary
Top Chefs Cooking- Mondays 3:40—4:40pm (September 13—October 18)
Cheerdance – Wednesdays 3:40—4;40pm (September 15—October 200
Kitchen Concoctions –Thursdays 3:40—4:40pm (September 16—October 21)
Pleasant Grove Elementary
Kitchen Concoctions- Tuesdays 3:40—4:40pm (September 14—October 19)
Flag Football –Thursdays 3:40—4:40pm (September 16—October 19)
Cool Creations Art - Thursdays 3:40—4:40pm (September 16—October 21)
Lecanto Primary
Cool Creations Art - Mondays 3:40--4:40pm(September 13--October 18)
Top Chef's Cooking - Tuesdays 3:40--4:40pm (September 14--October 19)
Flag Football - Wednesdays 3:40--4:40pm (September 15--October 20)
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