YOUTH AQUATICS
American Red Cross Learn to Swim
Ages 5 and up
Our instructors use games and instructional activities with an emphasis on water safety to help children develop their swimming skills. If your child can accomplish the skills listed under a given level, please sign up for the next one.
Members $50 Guests $75 • 10% Sibling Discount • 25% Discount for
Action Adventures Students. Discounts cannot be combined.
Level 1:
Introduction to Water Skills
Saturday 11:15-11:45 a.m.
Sept 17-Oct 22 113YT06A
Nov 5-Dec 14 (no class 11/26) 113YT06B
Wednesday 3:45-4:15 p.m.
Sept 14-Oct 19 113YT01A
Nov 2-Dec 14 (no class 11/23) 113YT01B
• Enter and exit the water independently
• Submerge face & blow bubbles
• Glide on front & roll to a back float
(with support)
Level 2:
Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Saturday 11:45-12:15 p.m.
Sept 17-Oct 22 113YT07A
Nov 5-Dec 17 (no class 11/26) 113YT07B
Wednesday 4:15-4:45 p.m.
Sept 14-Oct 19 113YT02A
Nov 2-Dec 14 (no class 11/23)113YT02B
• Step from the side into chest-deep water
• Front & back float 5 seconds each
• Swim 5 body-lengths on front
Level 3:
Stroke Development
Saturday 12:30-1:15 p.m.
Sept 17-Oct 22 113YT09A
Nov 5-Dec 17 (no class 11/26) 113YT09B
Thursday 3:45-4:30 p.m.
Sept 15-Oct 20 113YT03A
Nov 3-Dec 15 (no class 11/24) 113YT03B
• Jump into deep water
• Front crawl 15 yards
• Elementary backstroke 15 yards
Level 4:
Stroke Improvement
Thursday 3:45-4:30 p.m.
Sept 15-Oct 20 113YT04A
Nov 3-Dec 15 (no class 11/24) 113YT04B
• Front crawl 25 yards
• Elementary backstroke 25 yards
• Breaststroke 15 yards
• Back crawl 15 yards
Level 5:
Stroke Refinement
Thursday 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Sep 15-Oct 20 113YT05A Nov 3-Dec 15 (no class 11/24) 113YT05B
• Front shallow dive
• Front crawl 50 yards
• Elementary backstroke 50 yards
• Breaststroke 25 yards
• Back crawl 25 yards
Fall Swim Club Age 7-15
Tues. & Thurs. 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Sept 13-Dec 8 (no class 11/22 or 24) 113YT08A
Come join Berkshire South’s youth recreational swim club! Swim Club is designed to foster a love of swimming while helping participants develop physical fitness and team skills. Participants must be able to continuously swim 100 yards and use at least two strokes.
Members $100, Guests $135
When school closes due
to inclement weather,
Youth Aquatic Programs are also cancelled
Private Swim Instruction
Learn how to swim more efficiently and safely through one-on-one lessons with one of our certified water safety instructors. A great option for those who can’t commit to the schedule for group swim lessons Please call the Aquatics Department to make an appointment at 528- 2810 ext. 20.
½ hour: Members $30, Guests $45
1 hour: Members $50, Guests $75
Semi-Private Swim Instruction
Bring two or three siblings or friends for a swim lesson in a small-group format. Groups of two or three
45 minutes: Members $50, Guests $75
Purchase a series of 6 private or semi-private lessons and SAVE 10%
Adapted Swimming
Our aquatic programs are easily adapted for many special needs; we also offer adapted swimming lessons. Please see page 21 for more information.
If your child needs special adaptations in order to participate in traditional swim lessons, please submit a program adaptation request form, located at the front desk.
YOUTH & TEEN ENRICHMENT
Recreational Gymnastics
Session 1 Fridays Sept. 9- Oct.14
Ages 5-7, 3:45-4:45 p.m. 113YT50A
Ages 8-10, 5:00-6:00 p.m. 113YT51A
Session 2 Fridays Oct. 28- Dec.16
(No class 11/11, 11/25)
Ages 5-7, 3:45-4:45 p.m. 112YT50B
Ages 8-10, 5:00-6:00 p.m. 112YT51B
Learn and build upon basic tumbling, uneven bar, and balance beam skills, including handstands, cartwheels, back hip circles, back walkovers and more. Students must wear leotard or shorts.
Members $42, Guests $60
Hip Hop Dance Ages 7-10
Wednesday 3:45-4:30 p.m. Learn how to pop, lock and freeze. This class will teach basic hip-hop dance techniques as well as various styles. In addition, students will learn to remember and pick up choreography, being able to then perform or show the movement to others.
Members: $42, Guests: $60
Session 1 Sep. 14- Oct.19 113YT20A
Session 2 Nov. 2-Dec. 14 113YT20B
(No class 11/23)
Youth Advisory Committee
3rd Wednesday of the month 3:30pm-4:30pm
All middle school aged students that learn, play and relax in Southern Berkshire County are invited to attend Berkshire South’s own Youth Advisory Committee. We meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. to discuss upcoming youth events and brainstorm ideas for programs. Join us and be heard!
If you are a Monument Valley Regional Middle School student, you can take the bus from the school to the community center for no charge. Please call 413 528 2810 ext 34 for more information.
Kungfu for Kids Ages 6-10
Monday 3:45-4:30 p.m. Sept. 12-Oct 17 113YT35A
Kungfu classes focus on the development of a strong foundation in essential character qualities such as courtesy, respect, and discipline. In addition, this program is designed to introduce children to basic martial arts techniques, improve their motor skills and enhance their ability to pay attention and follow directions.
Members $42, Guests $60
Observing the Natural World
(Nature Illustration)
Tuesday Sept. 13-Oct. 18
Ages 10-14, 4:00-4:45 p.m. 113YT15
This six-week course teaches you how to use plants as the subject of art with easy approaches and many visual examples. Topics include: How to observe and approach subjects for drawing as well as how to creatively transfer what you see to paper. You will learn how to use the elements of line, shape and space constructively to make a composition.
Members $42, Guests $60
Poetry Extravaganza!
Monday Nov. 7-Dec. 12
Ages 8-12, 4:00-4:45 p.m. 113YT14
This six week poetry course aims to introduce the basic tools used in the making of a poem. Participants generate exciting ideas which will then be developed into a poem. We will look at a variety of rhythm and meter poetry as well as more structured forms. The participant can expect to have produced a number of poems by the end of the course.
Members $42, Guests $60
For more information
please call
(413) 528-2810 ext. 15 or ext. 34
Hiking and Nature Exploring
Wednesday Sept. 21-Oct. 26
Ages 7-10 4:00-5:00 p.m. 113YT40
Explore the exciting world of nature while hiking on our own Fountain Pond 3 Mile Hill Trail! Learn about the wild life and plant life along the hike.
Members $42, Guests $60
Photography in Nature
Monday Sept. 26-Oct. 31
Ages 8-12 4:00-4:45 p.m. 113YT80A
Learn how to produce strong compositional photos outdoors in the colorful fall landscape. The six week course will also cover the technical aspects involved with camera function. Cameras not provided. Bring a digital camera and a USB cord.
Members $42, Guests $60
Kickboxing
Mondays Sept.12-Oct 17
Ages 11-16 4:30-5:15 p.m. 113YT35B
Kickboxing: Sanshou, Chinese Kickboxing, is a modern sport influenced by traditional Kungfu. Classes are similar to “Cardio Kickboxig” but with more emphasis on proper kickboxing technique!
Members $42, Guests $60
2nd Annual Babysitter Convention and Back to School Celebration
Saturday, September 25th
Ages 11-15 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
See our certification course school on pg. 22. All CIT graduates, current and future Red Cross Certified Babysitters welcome! Meet and greet with local babysitters, refresh skills, make new contacts, a great opportunity to answer questions. Meet with parents to advertise your babysitting services!
YOUTH ACTIVE - Saturday Morning Drop-In Basketball Most Saturdays from November – April 9:30-11:00 a.m. Ages 10-14
Coach Kaplan leads this co-ed middle school age program. Drop in for an opportunity to work on skills in a supportive environment followed by an hour of game play. Sign in at the front desk each visit prior to participating.
Members Free, Guests $3 or 2 guests for $5 per visit
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ENRICHMENT & OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Action Adventures Snowy Day Program
PRE-REGISTER!
Pre-registration is required for Snowy Day. Space is limited. Never miss work again because of snow days. Berkshire South’s Snowy Day Program gives the working parent an option when school is cancelled due to inclement weather. Families who register for the Snowy Day Program are welcome to drop their children off for a day filled with art projects, swimming, music and sports. There will be no youth enrichment classes held in the event of inclement weather.
Full Day 9:00am - 6:00 p.m.
Half Day school dismissal 6:00 p.m.
Action Adventures School Half Days, Full Days and Snow Days
Full Day: Members $35, Guests $45.
Half Day: Members $20, Guests $20.
Vacation Weeks:
February Freeze Feb 20-24, 2012 April Action Apr 16-20, 2012
Vacation Weeks: Members $175, Guests $22
Early Drop Off at Muddy Brook
Monday - Friday September 1, 2011 through June 2012
Available to any Muddy Brook Student 7:00am – start of school day
Need to be at work early? Our Early Drop-off Program offers early morning care and enrichment for your Muddy Brook Elementary School student. Feel good knowing your child is in a safe and fun environment in the morning and to school on time!
Weekly Rates $30/Daily Rates $8 for both members and guests
ACTION ADVENTURES OUT-OF-SCHOOL
Action Adventures After School
Monday - Friday September 1, 2011 through June 2012
Ages 5-12 years of age
School dismissal-6:00 p.m.
Action Adventures Out-of-School emphasizes strong beliefs in children’s capabilities and the freedom to express their individuality in a way that will build a life-long foundation for excellence and success. Children are encouraged to discover their own talents as a way of empowering themselves. These after school sites provide quality after school care for school age children. All sites will include homework time, physical activities, arts and crafts, as well as free time under the supervision of a mature, nurturing and creative staff.
• At Berkshire South Regional Community Center in the Lennox Youth Room
• At Muddy Brook Elementary School
• At Farmington River School
Members $13 per day, Guests $15 per day
Free After School Enrichment Opportunities offered at Muddy Brook Regional Elementary school and Monument Mountain Regional Middle School! Please call for more details!
Monument Valley Homework Center
Monday – Friday September 1, 2011 through June 2012
Ages 11-14 yrs. 2:45- 6:00 p.m.
Students will receive guided assistance and motivation to accomplish homework assignments and projects. Upon completion of assignments, there will be time for enrichment activities including arts and crafts, team building, sports, chess and other board games, etc. Parents need to pre-register their child/children for this program.
Members $13 per day, Guests $15 per day
CANCELLATION POLICY
If public schools are closed due to inclement weather, early childhood, youth and teen enrichment classes will also be cancelled. However, if the Community Center is open, we will offer full or half day programming. When there is the possibility of a snow day, tune to the following Radio and Television Stations serving Berkshire County and Western Massachusetts:
WSBS - Radio 860 AM
WUHN - Radio 1110 AM
WBEC - Radio 1420 AM/105.5 FM
WUPE - Radio 96FM
WGNA - Radio 107.7FM
WWLP - Springfield Channel 22
CBS6 - Channel 6
Please contact 413-528-2810, ext. 34 for more information.
YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAMS
Middle School Events
Friday Evenings
Dances and events are chaperoned with refreshments available to purchase. Parents are welcome to attend, we are ALWAYS looking for volunteers. Students must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian. School ID is required.
Sept 16th 6th, 7th & 8th Grade
Back to School Dance 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
$6/student
Sept 30th 5th & 6th Grade Pool Party 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
$6/student
Oct 14th 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Halloween Dance 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
$7/student Come in costume and enter for $6!
Nov 18th 5th & 6th Grade Dance 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. $6/student Theme to be determined by the Youth Advisory Committee.
Dec 2nd 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Dance 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. $6/student Theme to be determined by the Youth Advisory Committee.
Jan 6th 6th, 7th & 8th Grade
Semi-Formal 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
$10 (snacks included) This is a special event, semi-formal attire is suggested.
Jan 13th 5th & 6th Grade Gym and Pizza Party 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. $7/student
Bring Your Own Buddy
Teen Fitness & Wellness Program
Our Bring Your Own Buddy / Teen Fitness & Wellness Challenge Program (BYOB) provides free 3-month access to the Community Center for teens ages 13-18. Teens are rewarded for successfully completing the 3-month program with a free 6-month membership at BSRCC. Enrollment in BYOB is on a rolling basis.
The program has 3 components: Fitness, Health & Nutrition and Community Give- Back. Over the course of the free 3-month access, teens only need to meet minimum requirements to include participation in fitness activities 2.5 hours per week, attendance at 3 group exercise classes, 1 health and nutrition workshop, and volunteering a total of 2 hours for any Berkshire South program or event. Each teen will receive a body assessment and a one hour personal training appointment. During their one hour appointment a program will be designed for that teen. It’s so simple and so rewarding.
Full access to the Center includes access to the Norris Aquatic Center, Fitzpatrick Fitness Center, and Beinecke Gymnasium.
New classes specific to Teen Wellness are being added all the time.
To enroll, pick up a packet at the front desk or in the fitness office. If you have any questions about the program contact Justin Soules, program coordinator at jsoules@berkshiresouth.org . Or, call the fitness office: 413-528-2810 ext 35.
BYOB is fully funded by the Lennox Foundation.
Pre-Teen/Teenage
Personal Training
Do you have a 12 ½ year old – 15 ½ year old that needs a personal trainer?
NEW- package just for them!
Pick from one of our selected trainers to work with your pre-teen/teenager.
Package: 3- 45 minute sessions for 120.00
Non-members need to pay for a day pass as well, pre-teen/teen pass $6.00.
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