Ringing in Spring Training Program for 1st Time Runners
March 9 - April 1
Mondays and Wednesdays 6 - 6:45 p.m.

Join us for a 4-week training program that will help you get ready for your first 5K. Not only will you run, you will receive a running program, running tips, nutrition tips, attire tips and more. Mike Jones will help you prepare for this great event. Instructor: Mike Jones

Birthday Parties & Rentals at the YMCA

Come to the Valparaiso YMCA for your swim party. An hour in the pool followed by an hour in a party room with all paper products is provided. You may bring food and drinks for your guests.  For party rentals, please schedule with Ruth Cavanaugh at 462-4185, ext. 234.

Availability:

Friday from 6-8:15 p.m. in Community Room (Swim at 6-7 p.m.)

Saturday from 5:30-7:45 p.m. in Community Room or Gathering Area (Swim at 5:30-6:30 p.m.)

Sunday from 5:30-7:45 p.m. in Community Room or Gathering Area (Swim at 5:30-6:30 p.m.)

Fee:

$150.00 for 15 children with $10.00 per child for each additional person.

$20.00 cleaning deposit which is refunded the following Monday or Tuesday after the event.

Each party is required to provide a slide attendant. If there are 2 parties, one stands at top of slide and one at bottom of slide. If only 1 party booked they stand at top of slide.

All fees must be paid at least one week in advance of the event.

Valpo Skates

Valpo Skates is a collaborative program between the Valparaiso Community Schools and the Valparaiso Family YMCA. Valpo Skates is held at Ben Franklin Middle School Annex gym at 605 Campbell Street. The gym is a separate building at the west end of the school.

Skating is open for:
· Kindergarten-5th Grade: Fridays, 6 - 9 p.m.
· Family Skate: Saturdays from 1 - 4 p.m., for all ages
Parents are welcome to stay and skate with their children either day. Youth and their parents may bring their skates or use skates at the rink. Enter at door #8. Valpo Skates is handicapped accessible. Skating is cancelled if the school needs the annex gym for a special event, so check our web site at www.valpoymca.org or call David Hoover at 462-4185, ext. 235 for this and other questions.

Birthday parties at the rink may be scheduled for Friday evenings or Saturday afternoons by calling Ruth Cavanaugh at 462-4185, ext. 234. Private parties are scheduled for Saturday evenings at 5 - 8 p.m. or 6 - 9 p.m.

Valpo Skates is closed on these dates: 

• February 20
  
• February 27
  
• March 6
  

Silver Sneakers™ Memberships

We are pleased to be able to offer Medicare-eligible members of Humana, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and AARP this unique membership. When eligible through these insurances, this program offers the opportunity to use the Valparaiso Family YMCA and also the specially-designed Silver SneakersTM classes at no additional cost other than the premiums paid to Humana, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, or AARP. You may verify your eligibility and sign up for this membership with Jodi Jackson on Mondays and Wednesdays (8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.), Tuesdays and Thursdays (8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.) and Fridays (1 p.m. - 5 p.m.).