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Burbank Community YMCA • 321 E. Magnolia • Burbank, CA • 818.845.8551
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for Summer Camp!
Make plans today for your youngster best summer ever in one or more of the Y's hugely popular summer day camps. Our Journey camp for pre-k kids (new this year) is already at near capacity for the entire summer season! There's still room in camps for kids of other ages up through 8th grade but those tend to fill up quickly too. There's also room left in our new dance camps for 2nd-12th graders. Unlike the other camps, there are only two 2-week sessions of dance camp, June 3-14 and June 17 so register now to assure a spot.get details on all camps
Free Workshops for New & Expectant Moms
This month the Y will host two free breastfeeding workshops led by Joan Ortiz, RN, Registered Dietician, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and vice president of Limerick, a workplace lactation program. The first, Benefits of Breastfeeding, will be held Tuesday, May 14, 6:30-7:30pm. The second, Planning Your Return To Work, will be held Wednesday, May 22, 6:30-7:30pm. Both workshops are open to members and non-members alike. For more information and to reserve a spot, contact jodi@burbankymca.org or call 818.845.8551 x229.
Singing Out For The Y
Join us Wednesday, May 22, 5‑7pm for free live performances by children from the Burbank Community YMCA and featuring Y staffer Patrick Beck, finalist in a national YMCA songwriting contest. Patrick will entertain with his guitar-playing and singing, including his original composition about the YMCA, Built On Love. Patrick is one of 7 finalists in the contest in which the entire nation is invited to help select the winner. Here are directions on how to vote for Patrick.
How to Vote for Patrick
- Go the the Y Staff & Volunteer page via this link: https://www.facebook.com/YStaffAndVolunteers
- Click on "Like" to like the Y Staff & Volunteer page.
- Click on "Sing Out for the YMCA" - the purple box at the top right corner of the page.
- Click on View Entries.
- Scroll down to the second row and click on the image of Patrick Beck singing his song "Built on Love" (Listen to the song!)
- Scroll down to the bottom of the lyrics and click on Vote.
- Click OK to allow OfferPop to record your vote.
- You should see the number of votes increase by one — yours! Now tell someone else to vote for Patrick too!
Take The 90-Day Challenge!
Get inspired, take control and meet your goals with a special program now available for Y members. The program includes online nutritional help & exercise tracking, weekly weighs-ins & support groups and customized workout plans. The first 10 members to sign up receive a YMCA gift bag. Cost is $50. Start date is Monday, May 13. For more information, contact kathy@burbankymca.org
Want To Be A Lifeguard?
The Burbank Community YMCA is offering the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course (5 sessions) to qualifying people age 15 & older. Cost for Y members is $185; $225 for non-members. Sessions start Friday, May 31. Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 29. For details about requirements and registration, contact Tara at 818.845.8551 x284 or Aquatics@burbankymca.org
What is ActivTrax?
ActivTrax is a web-based system designed to deliver you a customized fitness routine. Each workout routine is built around your goals, strength and fitness experience. With ActivTrax, you’ll receive a completely new and customized workout each time you visit the Y. And from home, ActivTrax also provides you with an online nutrition and weight management tool to help keep your diet on track. ActivTrax eliminates intimidation, confusion and boredom and makes exercising much easier.
Who is ActivTrax right for?
Anyone interested in exercising and/or weight management! Whether you are new to exercise and need guidance or have been exercising for years and could use a little variety, ActivTrax can help you meet your fitness goals!
How do I get started?
- Stop by our Member Services office or call to make an appointment with one of our certified Healthy Lifestyle Instructors.
- During your appointment, take a quick 5 step patented strength test to determine the correct amount of weight you should use for each piece of equipment and answer a few questions from your Healthy Lifestyle Instructor about your fitness experience, goals and preferences.
- Review your workout with your Instructor and get started!
- Enter your workout information after each workout and ActivTrax will use the results to create your next workout! (Workouts can be printed and logged from home, your smart phone or at the ActivTrax Kiosk on the 3rd floor.
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