Dow Bay Area Family YMCA

Dow Bay Area Family YMCA

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Family Fitness
Challenge

Fall into Fitness

Family fitness challenge

Begins September 22nd!

 Improve your health as a family with support from YMCA Personal Trainer, Carlie!

A challenge designed with busy families in mind!

  • Sign up online
  • Must be a Y Member to join
  • Families will be contacted by Carlie with a link to the Family Fit Challenge Starter Kit
  • As a family, you will have options of workouts to do at home or wherever your family is (the park, yard, or while you wait in the pick up line!) You’ll also have the opportunity to work with Carlie and other YMCA staff in person!
  • Points are given when workouts are completed and the winning family receives two months of waived YMCA membership dues!
  • Have fun with your family!

Carlie

YMCA Personal Trainer

Weekly Calendar

FAQs

A: Photo Proof will be submitted each week in the Google Doc form that will be sent out each Sunday to record the previous weeks points. It is not required but we also encourage you to track you and your family’s journey on social media using the #ymcafitfam.

A: Photo Proof will be submitted each week in the Google Doc form that will be sent out each Sunday to record the previous weeks points. It is not required but we also encourage you to track you and your family’s journey on social media using the #ymcafitfam.

A: There will be a section on the YMCA website for the Family Fitness Challenge. All the videos will be found under this section with the correct labels for each Workout. 

A: The point system is based off the participation of 1 parent and of 1 child. It is our goal for the whole family to participate but in an attempt to keep the challenge fair to families of all sizes the point system is not able to be flexed. Whether One parent and one kid participate or two parents and 8 kids each day the possible points will remain the same and can’t be exceeded.  

A: The sets and reps of the exercises can be found in the follow along video for each workout provided on the YMCA Bay City Website under the Family Fitness Challenge tab. 

A: We recommend that children 4+ participate. However, this age limit varies depending on the child. This is a decision that each parent can make according to their knowledge of their child’s maturity and ability. 

A: A PDF document with the workout information as well as a calendar layout of the challenge will be sent to you in the introduction email. The Workouts can also be found on the YMCA website under the Family Fitness Challenge Tab.  

Any questions you have can be forward to Carlie Forsythe via email cforsythe@ymca.org  

A: The Winner will be announced by October 28th. Last day to submit photos is October 21st at 5:00 PM

Family Fitness
Challenge

Fall into Fitness

Family fitness challenge

Begins September 22nd!

Improve your health as a family with support from YMCA Personal Trainer, Carlie!

A challenge designed with busy families in mind!

  • Sign up online
  • Must be a Y Member to join
  • Families will be contacted by Carlie with a link to the Family Fit Challenge Starter Kit
  • As a family, you will have options of workouts to do at home or wherever your family is (the park, yard, or while you wait in the pick up line!) You’ll also have the opportunity to work with Carlie and other YMCA staff in person!
  • Points are given when workouts are completed and the winning family receives two months of waived YMCA membership dues!
  • Have fun with your family!

Weekly Calendar

FAQs

A: Photo Proof will be submitted each week in the Google Doc form that will be sent out each Sunday to record the previous weeks points. It is not required but we also encourage you to track you and your family’s journey on social media using the #ymcafitfam.

A: Photo Proof will be submitted each week in the Google Doc form that will be sent out each Sunday to record the previous weeks points. It is not required but we also encourage you to track you and your family’s journey on social media using the #ymcafitfam.

A: There will be a section on the YMCA website for the Family Fitness Challenge. All the videos will be found under this section with the correct labels for each Workout. 

A: The point system is based off the participation of 1 parent and of 1 child. It is our goal for the whole family to participate but in an attempt to keep the challenge fair to families of all sizes the point system is not able to be flexed. Whether One parent and one kid participate or two parents and 8 kids each day the possible points will remain the same and can’t be exceeded.  

A: The sets and reps of the exercises can be found in the follow along video for each workout provided on the YMCA Bay City Website under the Family Fitness Challenge tab. 

A: We recommend that children 4+ participate. However, this age limit varies depending on the child. This is a decision that each parent can make according to their knowledge of their child’s maturity and ability. 

A: A PDF document with the workout information as well as a calendar layout of the challenge will be sent to you in the introduction email. The Workouts can also be found on the YMCA website under the Family Fitness Challenge Tab.  

Any questions you have can be forward to Carlie Forsythe via email cforsythe@ymca.org  

A: The Winner will be announced by October 4th by 5pm with the deadline to turn in your challenge results being September 30th by 5:00 PM. 

  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the MEMBER SERVICE DESK.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the MEMBER SERVICE DESK or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the MEMBER SERVICE DESK.

Book Your Spot:

Reservation Reminders:

  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the Member Service Desk.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.
Reminders
Instructions
  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the Member Service Desk.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.

Financial AsSistance Programs

Individuals will not be turned away from participating in programs, activities, and/or membership due to their inability to pay. The Y maintains a generous financial assistance program for youth, adults, and families who demonstrate financial need. Funding for this program is provided by fundraising events at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA and community-wide donors.