Jumpstart New Year’s resolutions at the YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties and make 2016 the healthiest year yet. Now through Jan. 31, if members of the public join the YMCA by purchasing a facility membership, the joiner fee will be waived.
Facility memberships offer unlimited access to the Y’s facilities in Mt. Laurel and Burlington, as well as wellness centers, open gym time, lap and recreational swimming and free babysitting.
Plus, membership now includes access to the Moorestown Community House for lap swim, family swim, water walking and more.
All facility members also enjoy more than 145 free group fitness classes and 30 free water exercise classes, priority registration, reduced fees for programs and classes and guest privileges. With the new family friendly schedules, parents and kids can enjoy classes at the same time.
This session, facility members can also take part in the “Lose to Win” 12-week weight loss challenge.
For $50, all participants will receive two personal training sessions, weekly measurements and weigh-ins, weekly emails with access to the leaderboard and health tips, as well as a free t-shirt and water bottle.
One male and female will be chosen as winners from both the Mt. Laurel and Burlington-Riverfront YMCAs and receive choice prizes valued up to $120.
Additionally, the Y recently announced a new line-up of fun and inspiring programs for the winter session, which runs from Jan. 4 through Feb. 28, to help members of all ages achieve their health and wellness goals.
New Youth Sports & Play programs include:
- Contemporary Jazz Dance — Children ages 10 to 14 will learn the technique and style of contemporary jazz dance. Classes will be offered on Tuesdays from 6 to 6:50 p.m. at the Mt. Laurel YMCA. Cost is $52 for facility members, $104 for program members and $130 for non-program members.
- Volleyball: Finally, children at the Mt. Laurel YMCA can learn the basics of volleyball. Children ages 8 to 14 will learn serving, passing, setting, hitting, blocking and digging. Volleyball takes place on Tuesdays from 7:10 to 7:55 p.m. Cost is $26 for facility members, $52 for program members and $65 for non-program members.
- Parent and Child Yoga: Parent and Child Yoga will enhance a child’s physical capabilities while allowing parents to bond with their kids. Children will have fun and learn gymnastics with their parent in a safe place. This class, for children 2 to 5 and their parents, takes place on Mondays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Mt. Laurel YMCA. Cost is $20 for facility members, $40 for program members and $50 for non-program members.
- Tumble & Cheer: Learn basic tumbling and cheerleading skills at the Burlington-Riverfront YMCA. This class, for youth ages 6 to 8, takes place on Thursdays from 5:20 to 6:05 p.m. Cost for this class is $44 for facility members, $66 for program members and $88 for non-program members.
- Arts & Science Club: Children ages 6 to 10 will participate in fun science projects and experiments. Arts & Science Club will take place on Wednesdays from 5:20 to 6:05 p.m. at the Burlington-Riverfront YMCA. Cost is $44 for facility members, $66 for program members and $88 for non-program members.
New Group Fitness classes include:
- Insanity by Beachbody: This is not the typical interval workout. Insanity includes cardio and plyometric drills with intervals of strength, power, resistance and core training. This class takes place on Wednesdays from 4 to 4:50 p.m. at the Mt. Laurel YMCA. There is no fee for facility members and $50 for program members.
- Adult Tap: Learn the basic elements of rhythm, style and sound at the Mt. Laurel YMCA. This class takes place on Mondays from 8 to 8:50 p.m. Cost is $50 for facility members and $100 for program members.
The Mt. Laurel YMCA is located at 59 Centerton Road in Mt. Laurel. The Burlington-Riverfront YMCA is located at 302 Commerce Square Boulevard in Burlington. For more information about programs and services offered at the YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties, visit www.ymca-bc.org or call (856) 231–9622.
