Hoover YMCA

⏰ SET YOUR ALARMS ⏰ Summer Day Camp Registration opens on Monday, February 6th, for non-members. YMCA Members can register through Sunday, 2/5 and receive last year's rate. Learn more 👉 www.bhamycamp.org

This morning’s 8:15am Y Strong Challenge class was on fire 🔥!!

Looking for Afterschool Childcare for the remainder of the school year? We have openings at the following schools: Brock's Gap, Deer Valley, Gwin, Greystone, Riverchase, Rocky Ridge and South Shades Crest. Learn more 👉 https://www.ymcabham.org/afterschool/?active=-HooverCitySchools

Join us February 9th at 5:30pm for a Family Valentine's Day Party! Registration is required for event. Only $10 ;per family (members only). Fun, games, dancing, and of course dinner will be served! Registration is open now!

This year our YMCA's will train lifeguards at NO COST in 2023! Our goal is to ensure all bodies of water are safe no matter if they are ran by the YMCA. Register today to help us keep our community safe!
https://www.ymcabham.org/certifications/?section=LifeguardCertification

📅 It's the 1st day of the month! Registration is now open for February Kid's Night Out. Open to all members 3-12 years old. Cost: $2.00 per child. Learn more 👉 http://ow.ly/Ecu350MHk09

We are hiring Summer Day Camp Counselors! Apply today!

Junior Counselors (16-17 years) 👉http://ow.ly/qABC50MGNLH
Senior Counselors (18+) 👉 http://ow.ly/PNg050MGNLI

Through this 7 week program your child will explore the power behind the foods we eat and why physical activity is important. Sessions will offer children the opportunity to learn about healthy eating, fitness, social development, and build lifelong relationships with other children their age. Children will learn through the Food & Fun Curriculum led by a Program Instructor. Sessions will be 1-hour, once per week and include classroom style learning, hands-on learning, and physical activity. Open to members and nonmembers!
https://www.ymcabham.org/youth-teen-classes/?active=-HooverYMCA

Is your child ready to trade stories, share a favorite book, or sing camp songs with a new friend? Do they like to be greeted with smiles and high-fives from staff and fellow campers for accomplishing something new? Does your child wish to fit in just for being who they are? Don't let the cold weather keep you from locking in our January Member Promo for Summer Day Camp! Rising 1st-8th graders!

https://www.ymcabham.org/summer-day-camp/?active=-HooverYMCA

If you are looking for a way for your child ages 3-6 to try out new sports without the commitment to a team, our Tiny Tots-Introduction to Sports Skills program is for your child. Participants will learn good habits such as warming up, organization, teamwork, and an appreciation for the sport. Parent involvement is required for Tiny Tots 3-4 years old. Open to members and non-members!
https://www.ymcabham.org/youth-sports/?section=Basketball-Winter&active=-TinyTots-IntroductiontoSportsSkillsages3-6

The Greater Birmingham YMCA Summer Day Camp Team go above and beyond to ensure every camper has a safe and high-quality experience. We plan, prepare, and train months in advance for our summer programs. January is the time to register for YMCA of Greater Birmingham Members to take advantage of the only member rate discount! Not a member - join today and lock in this great offer! Registration opens for Non-Members on Feb. 6th! Camp life is the BEST life!
https://www.ymcabham.org/summer-day-camp/?active=-HooverYMCA

We love our 10:45am MWF, Y Move/Zumba Gold group!! We like to socialize outside of class too! Thank you, Cristina Rodriguez and Pam Sigmon, for organizing! Lunch at the Front Porch was delicious!

All YMCA locations will experience a temporary disruption in PHONE & NETWORK services 3:00pm through the end of the day, Friday, 1/27/23. Branches and services will otherwise be fully operational, and Wi-Fi will be available. However, please plan for delayed response time to email inquiries and an inability to connect with you via YMCA phones during this timeframe. Thank you for your patience during this transition of our Network infrastructure.

Thursday Nights at the Hoover Y are packed full of programs and activities you don't want to miss! You will find exciting groupex classes, Youth basketball practice, family activities, and more! We love our community!

Summer Day Camp registration is now open for YMCA Members! Not a member? Join today! Learn more 👉www.bhamycamp.org

Are you looking for enrichment classes for your child? Registration is now open for YMCA Members for our next session of Youth and Teen Classes. Registration opens to the general public on January 30.

⭐Learn more 👉http://ow.ly/buCq50Mpm2Q
⭐ Financial Assistance Available 👉 http://ow.ly/mAaO50Mpm2z

Middle School Madness is January 18, 2023. Your 6th-8th grader will have a blast playing games, making friends, or just hanging out with other Middle Schoolers! Only $2 for members and $15 for Nonmembers! An absolute safe environment for your middle school age child to feel some independence but still under the supervision of our well trained staff. Registration is open now! Dinner provided!
https://www.ymcabham.org/teens/?active=-MiddleSchoolMadness

Only three spots left in today's 4:30pm YGT Sampler drop in class! Register now!!!

You asked for it! YGT drop in sessions! If you haven’t tried YGT yet then now is your chance!! These are standalone classes just like a group ex class. Register 36 hours in advance. Space is limited to 10 people so don’t wait. The energy of group exercise with a personal training feel!! Click on the picture to see the dates/times. Classes are list on the app on the day of
occurrence as "YGT Sampler Session".

Registration for 1st Class Pre-K is now open!
First Class Pre-K provides effective high-quality early childhood experiences that prepare Alabama’s children for school success and lifelong learning. Register here!
https://www.ymcabham.org/1st-class-pre-k/

At the YMCA, CAMP LIFE is the BEST LIFE! Register for summer day camp today!
🌟 Make new friends, learn new skills and find a place to belong.
🌟 Open to rising 1st-8th grade (varies by branch)
🌟 YMCA Scholarships available 👉 http://ow.ly/inaz50Mp9Qo
🌟 Learn more 👉 www.bhamycamp.org

📅 SAVE THE DATE 📅
Registration for our next session of Youth and Teen Classes opens January 23 for YMCA Members and January 30th for everyone else.
⭐ Learn more 👉http://ow.ly/Jfkg50MpluO
⭐ Financial Assistance Available 👉 http://ow.ly/gHPc50MpluR

The Hoover YMCA will be closed today to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King. Use today to reflect on the lessons that Dr. King taught. Let's strive to create the peaceful world he imagined. We must always be inspired by his legacy to fight against injustices and work toward equality for all.

Youth Enrichment has been such a great addition to Hoover programs for our youth. Winter Session 1 is already in it's second week of Tiny Tots - Intro to Soccer! These kids are learning a new skill, good habits, and appreciation for the sport. Winter Session 2 will be going live for registration on Jan. 23rd. We are excited to offer options for Tiny Tots Basketball for ages 3-6 and even Food and Fun for ages 7-10! Registration will be open to members and non-members. There is so much for the entire family to get involved in at the Hoover YMCA. Stop by the front desk or email Joy Mann for more info on Youth Enrichment at [email protected].
Not a member? Now is the time to join! Your join date is your activation fee! Don't delay! Become a member of our Hoover Family Branch today!

New class!!!!!! You have been asking for another evening Y Ride class so here it is!! Wednesday, 5:45 pm join instructor, Kelly Stewart, for 45 minutes of sweaty good fun!!!!! Brand new state of the art bikes as well!!! Register now!!!

2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ Summer Day Camp registration is open for YMCA Members! Members who register during the month of January will receive last year's rates, saving $55.00 per week!
Learn more 👉 www.bhamycamp.org

Are you as excited as our friend is here for the first Kids Night Out of 2023? Registration is open now for January 21st, Winter Wonderland - Kids Night Out at the Hoover Y! Open to members of the Greater Birmingham YMCA for only $2 per child! Children 3 (potty trained) - 12 years are sure to have a blizzard of fun!
https://www.ymcabham.org/kids-night-out/?active=-HooverYMCA

We are so excited to offer 3 brand new classes this month!!
Wednesday 5:45pm Y Ride
Thursday 8:30am Y Barre
Thursday 6:00pm Yoga/Pilates Fusion

We are sad to see Winter Break Camp come to an end. Our campers had such a great time with crafts, games, and STEM activities. The weather outside might be frightful but we are already planning for the sunny days of summer! Hoover YMCA is proud to announce open registration for members for full day traditional camp to be held Summer 2023 at the Hoover Branch! Members and new members can lock in last years rate by registering your child for camp in January only! Don't let the cold weather keep you from freezing your rate for summer!
*Members/New Members must remain active throughout summer camp dates to keep that rate locked in!
https://www.ymcabham.org/summer-day-camp/?active=-HooverYMCA

Pickleball Open play - Pick up a paddle and play one of the hottest sports in America!
Open Play:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday: 8am-11am on Court A & B
Thursday: 8am-11am on Court A & 8am-10am on Court B

CAMP LIFE is the BEST LIFE! Registration for Summer Day Camp is now open for YMCA Members. Not a member? Join today and enjoy all the benefits of a YMCA Membership + plus a discount on camp fees when you register in January. www.bhamYcamp.org

🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉 Registration is now open for our Janaury Kid's Night Out!
👉 YMCA Members Only
👉 3-12 years old
👉Cost- $2.00 per child
👉4 hours of supervised fun, including dinner and swimming

Register here: http://ow.ly/VlZ450Mg2Qq

Only a few more days to join with no activation fee! Stop by today for a facilty tour and learn how you can become part of building a stronger family and community with us. Family togetherness is our top priority. You absolutely belong here!

Join our Pickleball OPEN PLAY starting at 8am on Tuesday and Thursday. Meet new friends while playing the fastest growing sport. No court reservation required.

Merry Christmas from all of us at the Hoover Y.

The weather outside might be frightful but that hasn't stopped our campers from having a holly jolly great time during Winter Break Camp this week. A visit from Santa, dressing up in our fun Christmas attire, and ending our week with the Polar Express! We love seeing our campers having a great time!

The mall is full of decorations. Santa Claus is surrounded by children who cannot wait their turn to tell him what they want for Christmas. Storefronts are decorated with trees, lights and ornaments. Choral groups sing carols while the Salvation Army bells are ringing. The air is full of spirit, but once in the parking lot, much of that is lost. Christmas must be more than just a commercial holiday. And I believe it is.

We know the story. Mary and Joseph traveled a great distance to Bethlehem to participate in a census ordered by Caesar Augustus so everyone could be accounted for and pay taxes. Mary was pregnant with Jesus and near the end of her term. She rode on a donkey with Joseph walking. When they arrived, Mary and Joseph discovered no rooms in the inn. Perhaps, there was no room for people like “them.” After all, it is hard to imagine a family of means and a level of prestige having to resort to sleeping in a stable full of livestock.

Life was the same for most Jewish peasants, yet Jesus was different. Jesus came into this world and showed us another way of life where love has no bounds. He commanded us to feed the hungry, find shelter for the poor, clothe the naked and cold, and care for our children. His life revealed the true essence of our creator.

Christmas people know that radical love is not an event but a way of living. Jesus showed us the true way and called us to love, live and serve―not just once a year, but every day we breathe. This Christmas, let's be generous with our compassion for others. There are many ways to do that. We can lift others up in our prayers, take some gifts to the nursing home, check in on our neighbors, drop off some food and toys to the Salvation Army, or give away your gently used coats and shoes to your local shelter. Even if you do not give spare change to the poor soul at the corner, you can recognize her as one of God’s children. May the spirit of Christmas fill your hearts and souls!

Dan Pile
President/CEO

⏰SAVE THE DATE: Summer Day Camp Registration Begins: January 2, 2023 for YMCA Members and February 6, 2023 for Non-Members. Learn more 👉 www.bhamycamp.org

We have had a busy week this week! Santa dropped by on Monday for Cookies and Cocoa with members and our Winter Break Campers. Parents even enjoyed the opportunity to sign their child up for Shopping Day Childcare to take care of those last minute shopping trips. What a great way to kick off the week of Christmas!

📣 Check out our new Enrichment Classes focusing on Art, Cooking and STEM! New programs start the week of January 2. Space is limited so register today 👉 http://ow.ly/AXkn50M9K8R