Welcome! When you join the YMCA, you join more than a facility with exercise equipment and a gym. Yes, it is a place to improve one’s physical wellness level. But the YMCA is different. There is something for every member of the family. It is a place where friends gather and encourage each other. The YMCA organization has been around for more than 150 years. It is not because of a facility's amenities but because of people and relationships.
Character Development The YMCA Character Development program consists of four core values. It is our goal to incorporate and share these core values with our members, program participants, staff, and volunteers.
Caring Red Represents the Heart
Honesty Blue Be True Blue
Respect Yellow The Golden Rule
Responsibility Green For the Environment
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday
Friday Saturday Sunday
5:45 am – 10:00 pm
5:45 am - 9:00 pm 7:45 am – 6:00 pm 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
* Your family membership includes 2 adults and children living at same address. Children up to age 18 or full time students in college are included. College ID may be required.
What is Wellness? “Wellness is health in spirit, mind, and body. It is much more than just not being sick. Wellness means feeling good, taking care of your body, and liking yourself, your family and your friends. Wellness also means making the most of what you have, being hopeful in good times and bad, and living your life in the most satisfying way possible.”
Activate Pittsburgh is part of the national initiative Activate America, which is bringing together public and private partners to respond to the nation’s epidemic of chronic disease and obesity. As one of many participating YMCAs across the nation, Activate Pittsburgh's focus areas include physicial activity, nutrition, healthy lifestyles, and smoking cessation.
YMCA Wellness Centers are equipped with all the essential elements for our members to exercise. Our experienced, knowledgeable and personable training staff provides members with professional guidance through a step-by-step equipment orientation. Our goal is to have our members understand not only what being physically fit means, but also why it is so important to have an overall mental and spiritual well-being.
We hope you will take advantage of YOUR YMCA, as we exist to provide members the means to a better way of life! We look forward to helping you get on your way. Please see a Wellness Consultant before starting on your program.
Equipment List
treadmills
elliptical trainers
stationary bikes
Cybex strength training circuit
free weights
steppers
rowers
spinning bikes
AMT's
Recumbant bikes
Health and Wellness Programs
Personal Training
Age:
13 Years to 99 Years
Location:
Wellness Center
Fee:
Packages available
Dates:
Personalized to meet your needs.
Registration:
Ongoing.
Instructor:
Josh Denne & Julie Colcombe
Whether you’re training for a specific purpose, or you just want extra support, our team of personal trainers will design a program that is suited to your personal goals. We will increase your motivation, teach you new techniques, and keep your workout fresh while enhancing your overall level of wellness.
Fees:
3 Sessions - $109.00
4 Sessions - $136.00
6 Sessions - $199.00
12 Sessions - $372.00
(each session is an hour long)
Group Exercise Classes
Age:
13 Years to 99 Years
Location:
East Suburban Family YMCA
Fee:
Included in Facility Membership
Dates:
Ongoing
Registration:
Available online or at the Welcome Center
We are currently offering over 50 classes a week. From early morning to late evening, a variety of aerobic classes are available. Our knowledgable and friendly instructors are ready to help members get in shape!
All of our group exercise classes are free to Facility Members. These classes run in 6-7 week sessions each season. Teens and adults from age 13 on are able to gain the experience of a fun workout. Schedules are available online or at the Welcome Center. The classes are as follows:
Boot Camp
Cardio Boxing
Butts & Guts
Group Strength Training
Gentle Aerobics
Pilates Mat Class
Spinning
Step Interval
Hatha Yoga
Praise Moves
Family Zumba
Cardio Interval
SilverSneakers
Age:
65 Years to 99 Years
Location:
East Suburban Family YMCA
Fee:
Free to SilverSneakers & Facility Members
Dates:
Ongoing
We are happy to offer the SilverSneakers program to our seniors here at the East Suburban facility. In order to be a participant of this program, you must have one of the following health insurances: Highmark Security Blue, Freedom Blue, Health Option Plan, Keystone Health Plan West Security Blue or Medigap. The following classes are offered:
During the summer of 2009, the East Suburban Family YMCA served an average of 260-310 children in a traditional day camp every week. We also hosted many children in before and after camp for those parents who needed extended care for thier children. The kids look forward to building relationships with their friends, counselors and group leaders in a safe and nurturing setting. Our facilities include 56 acres of wooded trails, three outdoor swimming pools, soccer and kickball field, outdoor basketball court, deck hockey rink, full size indoor gymnasium and a large pavilion and playgroud area. Favorite activities off-site include many field trips to various places like Pirates games, bowling, and state parks.
YMCA youth sports offers boys and girls opportunities to learn and enjoy sports without pressure and competition. Our goals: fun, fair play, and learning! Caring adult supervisors and coaches will give your child quality instruction. All the equipment your child will need is provided, unless otherwise noted. With weekly games or practices, we provide great support for your child in a safe and nurturing environment.
YMCA Arts
Dance and Gymnastics Classes
Location:
YMCA Studio
Dates:
Fall
Instructor:
Jolene Senchur
Please see the Program Guide for more information. The following classes are being offered during the Fall session:
Jazzy Gym & Tumble
Preschool Dance I
Kinder Dance II
Youth Dance III
Youth Dance IV
Youth Dance V
Youth Sports
Age:
3 Years to 13 Years
Location:
YMCA Grounds
Fee:
Varies
Dates:
Fall
Instructor:
Ben Raible
Please see the Program Guide for more information. The following classes are being offered during the Fall session:
Soccer for ages 3 & 4
All-Sports for ages 3-9
Flag Football for ages 3-9
T-Ball for ages 3-5
Lacrosse for ages 6-12
Volleyball for ages 10-12
Jr. Penguins Hockey for ages 3-9
Karate for ages 8+
Adult/Teen/Youth Leagues
Age:
9 Years to 99 Years
Location:
YMCA Gymnasium
Interested in joining our Adult Basketball League or starting a new event? Interested individuals should contact Ben Raible at (724) 327-4667.
Young Champions Cheerleading
Young Champions Cheerleading classes for girls and boys ages 4-15 are being held at the East Suburban Family YMCA. Classes, 45 minutes each week, are held on Fridays beginning at 6:00 pm. Class times are assigned at registration, and classes will be broken down by age and skill level. This fun course, which is a pay as you go program, is designed for making friends while learning choreogrpahed pom-pom and dance routines. Please visit www.youngchampions.us or call 1-866-433-7469 for more information.
All group swim lessons meet for 6 classes and are held at Franklin Regional Middle School on Saturdays:
Parent/Child Swim (ages 6 months-3 years with parent): 3:30 pm-4:00 pm
Pre-School Group Swim (ages 3-5): 4:00 pm-4:30 pm
Youth Group Swim (ages 6-14): 4:30 pm-5:15 pm
Private/Semi-Private
Location:
Franklin Regional Middle School
Fee:
Private: FM-$16, PM-$32; Semi: FM-$24, PM-$48
Dates:
Fall
Instructor:
YMCA Staff
All private and semi-private swim lessons are scheduled by the Swim Lessons Coordinator once you are registered. Each lesson is 1/2 hour in length. All lessons are one-on-one or two-on-one instruction and are based on instructor availability. Register at the main office for anywhere from 1-6 lessons per session and we will get you scheduled.
We are the ESPY (East Suburban Pittsburgh YMCA) Moray Eels. The team will be led this year under the direction of Coaches Kelly Haupt and Shawn Haupt. We offer competitive swimming year 'round for beginner to elite swimmers. We are members of the WPYSL League in Western PA. Please call or email Kelli McIntyre, Senior Director at 724-327-4667 for more information. Visit the link above for full team descriptions and schedules. www.espyswimming.com
Stroke Clinics & Pre-Season Training
Age:
4 Years to 18 Years
Location:
Plum High School
Dates:
Fall
Stroke Clinics (ages 4-18)
Stroke I-Freestyle: 9/7-9/10, 6-6:45 pm
Stroke II-Backstroke: 9/13-9/16, 6-6:45 pm
Stroke III-Butterfly: 9/20-9/22, 6-7 pm
Stroke IV-BreastStroke: 9/27-9/30, 6-6:45 pm
Stroke V-Starts/Turns: 10/4-10/7, 6-6:45 pm
*Participants must be able to swim 1 length of the 25-yard pool with no flotation device and have no fear of deep water.
YMCA Adventure Guides, formerly know as Indian Guides, is a family program designed for a parent and his or her 5-9 year old child. In YMCA Adventure Guides, it is understood that the parent serves as a guide in a child’s life. Parents lead, direct, supervise, influence, and teach while presenting opportunities for children to explore the world around them. They lead by example as they set their children on a path through life. In the Adventure Guides program, the journey occurs within the context of a small Circle community. The Circle is the program’s basic unit, providing a structure, sense of community, and support for all group activities.
Contact the YMCA Welcome Center for further information!
Healthy Family Home
Healthy Family Home is designed to supply opportunities to connect family life. A monthly newsletter provides the most recent ideas. Visit the websites below to view the newsletter and homepage for Healthy Family Home.
Working parents - we have a program of care for your children so they will not have to be alone at home before or after school. We care about supporting the needs of families by offering a safe and inviting environment. Please call for program fees and more detailed information.
Full Day care on some teacher in-service days and designated holidays may be held at the YMCA facility. The cost is $20/day for Program Members on those days.
Program includes: Homework time, sports and recreation, games, snacks and positive values.
YMCA Pre-School
Little Learners Child Care for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Age:
1 Years to 5 Years
Location:
YMCA Little Learners Child Care Center
Fee:
Subject to change; see below
Dates:
On-going!
Registration:
On-going! Non-refundable fee of $30
Instructor:
Bonnie Tague, Child Care Director
Times:
Monday
6:30
am
to 6:30
pm
Tuesday
6:30
am
to 6:30
pm
Wednesday
6:30
am
to 6:30
pm
Thursday
6:30
am
to 6:30
pm
Friday
6:30
am
to 6:30
pm
We offer quality childcare for children 1 to 5 years of age at our Keystone Star Two Accredited Center. Every day, your child will receive care from trained and caring staff members. Please feel free to stop in and talk to Bonnie Tague, our Little Learners Center director, at your convenience. The YMCA provides a caring, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment in which the youngest children can learn and grow while having a ton of fun.
FT=4-5days/wk,
PT=3 days/wk
Toddler=1&2 yrs,
Preschool=3&4 yrs
Facility
Member
Program
Member
Full Time
Toddler
$750/month
$790/month
Full Time
Preschooler
$650/month
$690/month
Part Time
Toddler
$550/month
$590/month
Part Time
Preschooler
$455/month
$495/month
Y-TOT Preschool
Registration:
Register NOW for the 2010-2011 School Year!
We offer the opportunity for your 2-4 year old child to build friendships and have an educational experience. Classes run 2-5 days/week, September through May. Your child will be involved in learning experiences including language development, social skills, introduction to math, music and character development. Fun is an important part of any child's day so we also include great activities like story time and snacks, arts and crafts, holiday parties, field trips and special guests.
The East Suburban Family YMCA offers numerous opportunities to get involved and to volunteer your time in an area that you can make a difference. Whether you enjoy working with kids, have a passion for sports, or are a health and fitness guru, we would be happy to match your skills with our needs. Please stop in and fill out a volunteer application if you are interested in volunteering at YOUR YMCA! Criminal record check and child abuse clearances are required.
