YMCA Mission - To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all persons in a positive, healthy, Christian environment through quality leadership programs, services and facilities.
Fitness is FUN for
everyone. The Illinois Valley YMCA
is a place to have fun and learn how to be healthy
SPORTS CLASSES will give you the opportunity to participate with your child as you play a different sport each week. GYMTIME is designed to improve large and small motor skills such as playing with a parachute or relay races.
| Who: | Boys and girls ages 3-5 |
| When: | Term I - Mondays June 2-23 |
| Term II - Mondays July 7-28 | |
| Time: | 10:00 am - 10:30 am |
| Fees: | $15.00 YMCA member |
| $25/Non-YMCA member |
The Illinois Valley YMCA will be offering a Pre-School Youth Sports Camp. The camp will teach pre-school age students various sports such as rimball, soccer, volleyball, basketball, t-ball, kickball and golf. Most of the days the program will be held outdoors. For ages 4 & 5
| Who: | Boys and girls ages 4 & 5 |
| When: | Term I - June 2-6 |
| Term II - June 9-13 | |
| Time: | 9:00 am - 9:45 am |
| Fees: | $15.00 YMCA member |
| $25/Non-YMCA member |
This recreational camp focuses on skill development, sportsmanship, rules of the sport and FUN! Skills are developed through instructions, lead up games and controlled scrimmages. Participants should wear tennis shoes. Bring a water bottle and lot of energy! Campers should bring a bag lunch. Swimming on the last afternoon of each term.
| Who: | Boys and girls ages 6-12 |
| When: | Term I - June 9-13 |
| Term II - July 7-11 | |
| Time: | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Fees: | $45.00 YMCA member |
| $65/Non-YMCA member | |
| Second Child: | $35/Members - $55/Non-YMCA members |
| Third Child: | $30/Members - $50/Non-Members |
| Daily Rate: | $13/Members |
| $18/Non-members |
The YMCA will be offering a Boys Basketball Camp for boys in grades 1st - 6th grades. The program will run for one week and will teach boys skills in dribbling, shooting, defense, offensive sets, and also game play.
| Who: | Boys in grades 1st - 6th |
| When: | June 23-27 |
| Time: | 9:00 am - 10:30 am |
| Fees: | $15.00 YMCA member |
| $25/Non-YMCA member |
The YMCA will be offering a Basketball Camp for girls in grades 1st - 8th grades. The program will run for one week and will teach girls basic skills in basketball.
| Who: | Girls in grades 1st - 8th |
| When: | June 23-27 |
| Time: | 10:30 am 12:00 noon |
| Fees: | $15.00 YMCA member |
| $25/Non-YMCA member |
Isshinryu Karate is a self-defense based martial arts system
from Okinawa, founded in 1954. Isshinryu teaches the use of in-close techniques,
50/50 punch, kick combinations, natural stances, use of low kicks,
multiple-purpose techniques, and making the shift from offense or defense in a
quick movement. Isshinryu installs self-defense, self-confidence, and
self-discipline in all of its students.
This class will be under the direction of Sensei Cliff Morse of the Morse School
of Isshinryu, Inc. Sensei Morse is a 5th degree Black Belt in Isshinryu Karate,
and has over 25 years of martial arts experience. Sensei Morse has taught
several self-defense classes for elementary and high schools throughout Bureau
county as well as various local and state organizations. This class will be
continual all year round class. Feel free to sign up at anytime. For classes,
please wear comfortable clothing. If you have any questions about classes,
please feel free to contact me at:
senseimorse@verizon.net
| Ages: | 4-12 years of age |
| Monthly cost: | $40 for YMCA Members |
| $50 for Non-YMCA members | |
| Monthly | Ongoing every month |
| Times: | Monday & Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Tae Kwon Do teaches self defense as well as improves self
confidence, discipline, coordination, and physical and mental
capabilities. Through Tae Kwon Do, students learn to become leaders,
not followers, and they develop the ''yes, I can'' attitude when
facing daily challenges at home, school or work.
The Illinois Valley YMCA's Tae Kwon Do is a branch school of the Won Jung
Martial Arts Association of Rockford.
| When: | Tuesdays & Thursdays (ongoing program every month) |
| Times: | 5:00-6:00 white, yellow belts & children 6-12 |
| 6:00-7:00 purple belt and above & children and all ranks | |
| of Adults 13 and up | |
| Fees: | $25 Monthly YMCA member |
| $40 Monthly non YMCA member |
The Illinois Valley youth gym is open during
all operation hours of the YMCA. The gym is open for basketball
or
volleyball, and is equipped with 3 volleyball courts and 6 basketball
backboards. At times the gym may be scheduled
with youth activities in non-primetime hours.
Are you thirteen years of age and tired of just playing in the gym and are you serious about getting in shape? Well, the YMCA has a program for you. Sign up now to receive your Wellness Center Training from one of the quality YMCA personal trainers. Class is required if you wish to use the Wellness Center.
| Who: | YMCA members age 13-17 |
| Cost: | Free to YMCA members only |
| ***please call and set up an appointment now*** | |
The YMCA's policy is that no one will be turned away because of lack of funds. If you know of a person who would benefit from a YMCA membership or program, but does not have the needed funds, please contact our courteous staff.
For more information, please call the YMCA at (815) 223-7904
or email us at ivymca@comcast.net
