Downtown YMCA 207 N. Nevada Ave Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Downtown YMCA

207 N. Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

719.473.9622

http://downtown.ppymca.org/

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  Comfortable locker rooms including separate Boys and Girls facilities
  
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  Well trained and friendly staff to assist you in all areas
  
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  A full Strength and Conditioning Center with Cardiovascular and Weight equpment
  
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  Two gymnasiums with Basketball and Volleyball Courts
  
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  Two Swimming Pools with lap and recreational swimming.  Classes offered include swimming lessons and Water Exercise programs.
  
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  Group Exercise classes from traditional Aerobics and kickboxing to Yoga and Pilates
  
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  Indoor Cycling classes
  
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  Seven Racquetball/Handball Courts
  
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  One Squash Court
  
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  Men's and Women's Whirlpools and Steam Rooms and a Men's Sauna are available with the Membership Plus membership types
  
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  Staffed Childwatch and Youth Center Facilities for kids while their parents workout
  
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  Free parking in the YMCA parking garage for members while using the facility
  

-Their answer to Curves:

Sports (usual stuff): http://downtown.ppymca.org/dymca/index.cfm?ID=D6C1DDA0-6F77-4FCC-900F33A0643CCD94

-Opened in Fall of 2005, the Caldwell Family YMCA has:

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  Full gymnasium
  
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  Multipurpose rooms
  
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  Climbing wall
  
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  Locker facilities
  
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  Snack area/juice and coffee bar
  
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  Teen Activity Center
  
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  Youth Activity Center
  
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  Lounge and other community resources
  
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  As well as an array of exercise and recreation facilities.
  

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  The 25 yard lap pool has 6 lanes.
  
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  The recreational pool also has up to six lanes (when classes are not in session).
  
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  The children's pool has a bubbler area connected to the rec pool. (Interesting)
  
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  The "lazy river" also connects into the rec pool for people to float or exercise by swimming against the current. (This is unique)
  

920 Elmgrove Road

Group ex, pool and gym schedules:

-Opened 2003

-Large and small swimming pool, locker rooms, dry sauna, whirlpool, wellness center and aerobics studios, teen/senior lounge as well as a full adventure center and child watch room.

-Aquatics 6 mo. Through seniors, Day Camp, Resident’s Camp, Child Care, Massage

-Senior programs: Ambassador club (volunteer to help w/programs), Book Club, Aqua Fit, Arthritis Aquatics, Aqua Fit, Silver Sneakers, Game Room/Lounge, Computer room for access and classes, Craft Club, Lunch and Learns

-Preschool recreation:

ABC Active Gym I & II  (12-36 months with parents or grandparents) Designed to promote movement and basic body awareness through gross motor activities, music, and circle time.  This is a great opportunity for you and your preschooler to spend quality time together.

ABC Active Gym III (24-36 months without parent) Designed to help children separate from parents by developing independence, confidence, social, and physical skills.  Lessons focus on small and large motor skills, group games and social play.

ABC Active Gym IV (3-5 years without parent) The last class in our series of active gym classes.  Emphasizes more complicated motor skills.  This class is designed for children who have experience being away from a primary caregiver.  A weekly story or simple art activity is included

-Youth and Adult

Karate Children & Adults (ages 5 and up) Provides a combination of mental, spiritual, and physical training, including basic kicks, punches, and blocks of traditional Karate.  Students are taught practical self-defense techniques for any situation, as well as, Katas, Jujutsu, and Kobudo.  The program encourages the growth of self-esteem and self-confidence.

Iddy Biddy Sports (ages 3-5) Introduces children to the games, rules, and fundamental skills of sports such as soccer, basketball, and floor hockey. This program also concentrates on teaching sportsmanship, positive competition, and building relationships between participants.  YMCA core values and nutrition are discussed at each class with time for parents and their children to interact.

Youth Sports (6-12 years) Classes and leagues that will help your child be successful both on and off the field.  Children will work on individual skill development, learn how to work as a team, and will be introduced to sport specific strategies.  We provide an environment in which our athletes learn and understand the importance of positive competition, sportsmanship, healthy lifestyle choices, and the YMCA core values

-Teens: strength training, basketball, swim

Teen time: Staff supervised drop-in social time for teens! Lounge and game room area will be reserved for teens ages 13 - 18 years only.  Hang out with your friends, show off you dance moves on our Dance, Dance, Revolution game, shoot some pool, play cards, or do homework.  Computer stations will be open for gaming

Leaders Club: First and third Thursday each month throughout the school year for YMCA Leaders Club.  Our mission is to create, enhance, and strenghen sound values and character in our teens.  After an initial character development discussion and review of current events, our planned schedule will include time to discuss upcoming activities, guest speakers, creative activities, and field trips.  We will visit area colleges, businesses, sports facilities and other social outings. Volunteer efforts within the Y and our community will be a major focus of this group. Join us on the first and third Thursday each month throughout the school year for YMCA Leaders Club.  Our mission is to create, enhance, and strenghten sound values and character in our teens.  After an intial character development discussion and review of current events, our planned schedule will include time to discuss upcoming activities, guest speakers, creative activities, and field trips.  We will visit area colleges, businesses, sports facilities and other social outings. Volunteer efforts within the Y and our community will be a major focus of this group.

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Kroc Family Foundation:

-$1.5 billion to be divided equally among the four Salvation Army geographic regions – the Central, Eastern, Southern and Western Territories – for the sole purpose of building Kroc Community Centers.

-Kroc Community Centers will consist of programs and facilities unique to the needs of the local community. The centers offer facilities such as aquatic centers, basketball courts, and day care centers as well as services such as childhood education.

-Kroc’s gift only pays for the planning and development of the centers and partially for operations of the centers. Additional fundraising is required of the communities to be self-sustainable.

-Five east coast cities recently chosen by the Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory.( Boston, Mass.; Dayton, Ohio; Philadelphia, Penn.; Massena, N.Y.; and Staten Island, N.Y.) Two expected to break ground summer/fall 2007.

-First Kroc Community Center was opened in San Diego in June 2002 with a separate $87-million gift. Includes climbing walls, ice arena, aquatic center, gymnasium, performing arts complex, indoor skate park, family enrichment center, Salvation Army church, day care center, and other services.

-In total, 15 Kroc Community Centers nationwide have been granted approval thus far (above 5 plus Atlanta GA, Coeur D’Alene Idaho, Grand Rapids Michigan, Green Bay Wisconsin, Honolulu Hawaii, Long Beach CA, Quincy Illinois, Salem Oregon Phoenix AZ and San Francisco CA), with around 25-30 community centers to be built in total. The Salvation Army is about halfway through the process of identifying and approving funds for all of its Kroc Center sites across the country.

-San Francisco ground breaking summer 2006. The 135,660-square-foot development at 240 Turk St. in the Tenderloin district includes:

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  113 new units of transitional and permanent housing -- 27 units for aged-out foster youth aged 18 to 24, 83 units for adults in substance abuse recovery, three units for staff housing.
  
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  Youth center with a gym, dance studio, graphic arts studio, fitness center and climbing wall.
  
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  Public swimming pool.
  
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  Nutritional and social programs for seniors.
  
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  Worship center.
  

-SAN DIEGO CENTER: http://www.kroccenter.org/

Events Catering (Profit Center)

- 2 Conference Rooms

Can accommodate any event: Christmas Party, Awards Banquet, Sales Retreat, Board Meetings, Sales Meetings, Conferences, Training, Teambuilding, Staff Meeting, Seminars, Theme Parties…

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Princeton North Shopping Center

-Opened May 03

-50,000 sq ft

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  Highly personalized approach to health and wellness with individual fitness assessments, available nutritional counseling and personal training
  
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  On-site nurses, exercise physiologists and certified fitness instructors
  
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  Strength training, youth programs and group classes in popular and effective forms of exercise, including yoga and pilates
  
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  Comfortable, safe and supportive environment, especially for those with chronic health conditions
  
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  First-class rehabilitation services
  
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  Full spectrum of health awareness programming for the community conducted by the medical experts from University Medical Center at Princeton
  

-Complete list of centers: http://investor.lifetimefitness.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=136737&p=irol-centerlisting

-Membership Types:

Sports clubs plus fitness clubs

Advantage: adds tennis

Athletic: all clubs plus some personal training/consulting

Express: one club only

Corporate

Single

Junior: child, age 3 months to 11 years, with parent/guardian who holds one of the above memberships.

-This program looks very interesting:

A healthy way of life has three cornerstones: exercise, education and nutrition. T.E.A.M. Weight Loss—the new, 12-week, small-group weight loss program from Life Time Fitness -- focuses on all three. Friendly, inviting and fun, it will provide you with the resources and support you need for long-term weight loss success. PLUS, receive a $150 joiner fee refund if you achieve your plan goal. Personalized, small-group fitness and nutrition training at 78% off regular price! Adaptable to all fitness levels Professional instruction at group rates Promotes realistic long-term lifestyle changes, not fads Trainers and fellow group members encourage commitment, accountability

Child Care: Fun For Everyone Two-hour daily childcare included with Junior memberships (just $5/mo.) for kids, ages 3 months to 11 years. Play mazes, junior sport court and eMac® computer center Kids Computer Center - 20+ age-appropriate games on our iMac or eMac computers for children ages three and up. Play Maze Junior Sport Court In our Junior Sport Court, we offer KAT (Kids Athletic Training) for ages 7-11 and Kiddy KAT for ages 3-6. KAT is a great opportunity for your kids to learn cooperation and motor skills while having a good time with their buddies. (I couldn’t find any more info on KAT)

Interesting Youth Programs:

-Also “3’s About Me for 3 year olds”: sports class designed with them in mind. The session will include classes introducing floor hockey, tumbling, soccer, parachute activities and obstacle courses

-Training programs include Beginning and Recreational Running, Next Level Challenge, Marathon Training and Triathlon Training.

-Have partnered w/schools organizations to design programs/centers: custom-design a program to fit your needs, schedule, and budget. Opportunity here?

If you are interested in exploring a collaboration with the Riekes Center, or if you have questions about an existing partnership, please contact Sarah Julius at sjulius@riekes.org

Three major programming area:

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   Nature Studies
   

Nature Studies Five Core Curriculum Topics:

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  Outdoor Adventure and Leadership
  
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  Environmental Studies
  
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  Nature Awareness, Tracking, and Aboriginal skills
  
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  Care taking and Stewardship
  
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  Knowledge of Place
  

Nature Studies Core Teaching Concepts:

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  Inquiry, Observation, & Exploration
  
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  Nature Awareness
  
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  Safety
  
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  Hands-on "Dirt Time"
  
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  Ongoing Mentoring
  
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  Leadership Training
  

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  Community Involvement
  
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  Diversity
  
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  Place-Based learning
  
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  Thoughtful Curriculum
  
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  Experienced and Highly Qualified Staff
  
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  Low Instructor-to-Student Ratio
  

2.Creative Arts

The Riekes Center Creative Arts Department is dedicated to providing the best possible opportunity for participants to define and accomplish their goals in the Creative Arts. Our students have access to the tools that will allow them to expand their creative abilities in digital video production, music, art, photography, and the elements of hip hop. Guided by a professional staff, students are able to explore their interests and pursue their passion in an environment of mutual respect
3.Athletics:
-Elements Program: /middle school age students. Many experts in the field of youth fitness agree that kids who begin early training in a diverse range of activities are much more likely to participate in sports and enjoy good health for their entire lives.

The goal of Elements is to introduce youth to fundamental movement patterns through jumping, running, and explosive movement activities. The Riekes Center seeks to create an environment in which each student becomes excited about physical fitness for a lifetime.

Elements classes meet two times per week for one hour, focusing on the following:

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  Strength and conditioning
  
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  Skill development
  
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  Enhanced bone formation
  
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  Managed weight (gain or loss)
  
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  Reducing anxiety and stress
  
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  Improving self-esteem self-confidence
  
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  Minimizing risk of diabetes and heart disease factors
  
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  Social interaction
  
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  Fun and enjoyment
  
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-Acceleration/speed/strength

The Riekes Center hosts the internationally acclaimed athletic program, Frappier Acceleration^TM. This unique program is designed to improve:

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  Speed
  
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  Agility
  
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  Power
  
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  Sprint Mechanics
  
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  Anaerobic Conditioning
  
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  Flexibility
  

Professional athletes to aspiring 12 year olds have participated in Acceleration at The Riekes Center to improve their performance in every imaginable sport.

The Acceleration^TM Program has the following components:

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  High Speed Treadmill
  
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  Sprint Mechanics Analysis
  
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  Split Screen Video Analysis
  
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  Plyometrics
  
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  Sport Cords
  

-Core: 13-18 yrs.
Core is a customized strength and conditioning program, designed to help you accomplish your visual and functional goals (visual goals = how your body looks; functional goals = how your body works).

All types of students from all walks of life join this program to work on changing their visual appearance (awesome abs, here I come!), increasing their athletic performance, or just generally being and feeling more fit.

-30-minute physical evaluation. Based on your application and the evaluation, your coach will write a workout customized to your needs and abilities.

-Our coaches will take you through three scheduled workouts, after which you will be in charge of your own workout (don't worry, coaches are always around to help out or answer questions).

-After each time you come in, your coach will update your workout, change weights as necessary, and let you know when it's time for an all-new plan.

-Students work out every other day, up to three times a week

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