YMCA of the Northwoods, 2003 Winnebago Street East, Rhinelander, WI 54501 715-362-9622

YMCA of the Northwoods Eagle River Branch
1812 Pleasure Island Road
Eagle River, WI 54521
715-479-9500
Rhinelander YMCA 715-362-9622

Entrance
Enter through door #16 at the rear of the high school. Need an elevator? Please enter through the main doors of the high school.

Leadership Team
Matt Schneringer, CEO
Laurie Schlitt, Associate Executive Director
Julia John, Program Director
DeAnna Koput, Administrative Assistant

Financial Assistance
The Y believes in providing membership and program services to all who desire to participate regardless of their ability to pay. This program provides funds for those in need within our available resources. Contact the Y for more information.

Leadership Team
Matt Schneringer, CEO
Laurie Schlitt, Associate Executive Director
Julia John, Program Director
DeAnna Koput, Administrative Assistant

Pines Wellness Center
Located in the Northland Pines High School, the wellness center has a full complement of equipment:

Memberships
Monthly, weekly, and daily memberships are available. Membership is free to all Northland Pines School District students and staff.

Gift Certificates
Give the gift of health! Share the Y with a Y gift certificate. Gift certificates are available for membership, programs and other services.

Program Cancellations
In the event of insufficient enrollment, the Y may need to cancel a class. If this occurs and you have registered with a phone number, we will contact you.

Cancellations Due to Weather
The Y may cancel programs in the event of a weather warning. All cancellations are submitted to B-93, WHRN, WHDG, WOBT, WMQA, WRJO, WXPR and WJFW TV-12. In the event a program is cancelled the program may or may not be credited/rescheduled. This is to be determined by the program director.

Lost & Found
If you lose an item, please inquire at the fitness center. The Y is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Y Code of Conduct
The Y recognizes the right of all Y members to enjoy participation in our programs and facilities, without fear of personal safety or verbal abuse. The Y staff reserves the right to suspend or revoke membership.

Fit For Life
The Vilas County News Review’s fitness challenge, Fit For Life, will begin this January. The 12 week intensive activity program is for individuals ready to push themselves to the limit to lose weight and begin on the path to healthy lifestyle change. Get group personal training, group exercise classes, advice from a dietician and moral support for a fraction of the cost.

The male/female participants that lose the greatest percentage of body weight will receive a free annual family membership!

Call 715-479-9500 for detailed information and application process.

$299 members/$399 general public

4th Annual Ski Brule Trip
Monday, February 20
Enjoy your day off of school at Ski Brule in Iron River, MI. Bus leaves at 8AM and returns by 4:30PM. $35 per person- includes bus ride, lift ticket, ski rental, helmet, lesson and lunch. Register early as space is limited.
10 years and up.

Klondike Days
Sunday, March 4
KLONDIKE DAYS has paired up with the Y for it’s annual Snowshoe Race. Strap on your snowshoes for a 1,3 or 6 mile run. Register through Klondike days or 8:00AM the day of the race. For more information, please go to www.klondikedays.org. Father/Daughter Dance in Eagle River WI

Father and Daughter Dance
“You Are My Sunshine”
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Eagle Waters Resort
Application Form
Join us for a special night just for dads and their daughters at the Eagle Waters Resort. The night will start with a delicious dinner and after the meal, we’ll have great music and activities! Corsages will be provided for the daughters. The dress code is semi formal. Girls may bring their favorite adult role model if their father is unavailable.

Healthy Kids Day
Saturday, April 28
The YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day is our movement’s largest national initiative, bringing children and families together and providing the education, activities and support that encourage healthy habits in children and parents alike. This special event promotes physical activities, nutrition, and health education. This is a free event to everyone in the community!
10:00AM-Noon

Mother and Son Fishing
Thursday, June 2
Enjoy learning the do’s and don’ts of fishing at the T docks on Yellow Birch Lake with Y specialists “Hoot and Howl”. Bring your own equipment or inquire at registration about rental. Life jackets, bait and lures included. No fishing license required per DNR “free fishing day”.
$10 per couple – lure to take home.

Clash of the Paddles Table Tennis Tournament
Clash of the Paddles is a round robin-style table tennis tournament that encourages a wide range of players to compete. Kids and adults will have the chance to battle it out amongst themselves for prizes, while raising money for YMCA scholarships. Contact Marilyn Duschl at mduschl@ymcanw.org for more information.

Parents Night Out
5:30-10:00PM
Eagle River Phoenix Center
Saturdays, February 11, April 14, May 5.
Drop your little ones off at the Y and enjoy a night out knowing your kids are in good hands. Affordable rates! Local specials to Conway movie theater when you participate! Registration deadline is the Wednesday before each event.
$10 member/$5 additional child
$15 general public/$9 additional child

Adventure Alley
Weekdays
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday - 8:00-10:00AM
Thursdays - 11:00AM-1:00PM
Ages 6 months to 9 years
Free babysitting for members while you work out.

Camp Adventure
Eagle River Summer Day Camp
For children entering grades K-5
Registration begins April 3
This summer we will offer theme activities. Camp Adventure is a week long day camp which incorporates the Y’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility into these theme activities, field trips, games arts & crafts and more! Children arrive for camp between 7:00-9:00AM with theme activities beginning at 9:00AM. Children may be picked up anytime between 4:30-5:30PM. Call the Y for more information.

Courtesy of Best Western Hotel in Eagle River, we are now offering swim lessons for preschool and youth.

Preschool Swim Lessons
Ages 3-5
Designed to be their first experience in the pool without parental assistance. The child is taught the basic skills that are the building blocks of swimming. A gradual, general water orientation utilizing creative water play, floating, basic arms, blowing bubbles and kicking skills.
Mondays 10:45-11:15AM
$23 member/$35 general public

Youth Swim Lessons
Ages 6-12
Improve endurance, begin to refine the front and back crawl and are introduced to secondary strokes. Introduction to rotary breathing and treading water.
Mondays 3:30-4:00PM
$30 member/$54 general public

Wee Play
Care givers and children ages 3-kindergarten
This class will have a different theme every week. The child and caregiver will have an arts and crafts activity followed by movement activity. Class is short and follows Adventure Alley so caregiver can work out alone first, if desired, then join together for some quality time with their little one.

Munchkin and Me
For care givers and children ages 1-3
This class will have a different theme every week. The child and caregiver will have an arts and crafts activity followed by movement activity. Class is short and follows Adventure Alley so caregiver can work out alone first, if desired, then join together for some quality time with their little one.

Power Beats Junior
The stability balls are on stands and everybody gets a home ball and drumsticks, then, we drum along to upbeat music at all levels, tempos and on multiple balls. Choreography is easy. A fun way to get active with your buddies. Participation is also available for parents to play along with their kids.

Kids on Karate
Tuesdays 5:00-5:45PM
Thursdays 5:00-5:45PM
This is a total program of family fun, fitness, and self defense. Youth may take this program alone, or families are encouraged to participate. This program is a goal orientated karate class that teaches mental and physical discipline, which aids in improving self esteem, attention span and social skills. Classes are instructed by Dave Sixel, in his Sugar Camp studio.
$25 member/$45 general public

Mixed Martial Arts
Tuesdays 6:00-6:45PM
Thursdays 6:00-6:45PM
This program combines the dynamic kicks and strikes of Tae Kwon Do, the controlling techniques of Hapki Do and the takedowns of Judo. Whether your looking to achieve your black belt, compete, learn self defense or just get in shape, this class is for you! Classes are instructed by Dave Sixel in his Sugar Camp studio.
$25 member/$45 general public

Women's Self Defense-Spring 1
Dave Sixel is offering a women’s self defense class in his studio on Thursdays at 6:00PM. Sign up at the YMCA.
$25 members/$45 non-members

Fitness Fusion
Whole-body exercise every time. We infuse our workouts with cardiovascular exercise and resistance training using various popular methods. We modify for the beginner through the advanced ensuring everyone is properly pushing themselves to the next level. A great way to push through that stubborn plateau.

Intro to Training
Feel lost in the gym even after the initial orientation? Not sure about hiring a personal trainer? This one time only class describes exactly what to do and why. Cheaper and more general than a personal training session, you will be lead through all that’s available in the gym to fit your general needs and leave with a detailed plan to get started with. Registration is required. Up to 90 minutes of instruction for just $25. Power Beats

Power Beats
A new way to exercise with a stability ball! Using drumsticks, we pound to the beat of lively music on our “home” ball. Work your entire body as we change levels, positions, tempos and balls. Work hard and have fun.

Studio Cycling
Get a great cardio challenge as well as endurance work out while enjoying the camaraderie of others who share your passion. Our popular spin class has expanded to fit your needs.

Total Body Senior
A great way to discover how to improve your strength, flexibility, endurance and balance in spite of age. Class is taught by a personal trainer. Challenge yourself to improve your fitness in your golden years, instead of just keeping up.

Total Body Parent
Drop off your children at Adventure Alley or enjoy the class at any stage of life. Participants will go through various strength, balance, endurance and flexibility challenges Lose the baby weight or get to the next level of fitness. Class will be tailored to the various needs of participants.

Tundra Trekkers Snowshoeing
Prepare for the Klondike Days snowshoe race on March 4th by joining our FREE snowshoe group! Every Tuesday at 5:15PM we will meet at the Eagle River YMCA and carpool to the trail head by 5:30PM. Conditions, personal interests and abilities will dictate which trail we trek. Once there, we will divide in groups according to experience and ability and trek across the frozen tundra. Safely explore different trails! Share experience and knowledge and gain confidence and friends as we safely walk or jog together in the snow. We will leave as a group by 6:15PM and arrive back at the YMCA at 6:30PM. Bring your own snowshoes and head lamp. Class is extended through Spring1 Session and ends February 28.

Zumba
Our certified Zumba® instructor leads you through easy to learn dance moves to a Latin beat. The upbeat fun takes you through an hour of exercise with fat-burning, cardio vascular benefits.
*Coinciding with our Adventure Alley child care, in the NPHS field house.

Phelps Yoga
Phelps High School
Take it to the next level after learning the basics, challenging Yoga moves to perfect your form and fitness. You don’t have to let traveling distance prevent you from enjoying this beneficial exercise.

Senior Yoga
NPHS Phoenix Center
Unsure about your stability but still want to challenge your flexibility and strength? No worries. This program incorporates the use of a chair and other modifications to allow all ability levels to gain the benefits of Yoga. Free to SilverSneakers® participation.

Yoga
A gentle yet invigorating start to the day. Use breathing and movement to lengthen, strengthen and relax the entire body while also building balance and core strength. Kate Remme is a 200 Hour Registered Yoga Instructor and will offer modifications to accommodate all levels and ages. Coincides with Adventure Alley.

Yoga Basics
NPHS Phoenix Center
Enjoy learning the beginning moves of Yoga to achieve better strength, balance and flexibility as well as meditation and relaxation techniques.

Yoga Flow
NPHS Phoenix Center
Take it to the next level after learning the basics, challenging Yoga moves to perfect your form and fitness.

Call us at 715-479-9500 and let us assist you in your health seeking goals by utilizing personal training, group personal training, or joining your friends in our Fit For Life program.

Individual Personal Training
Work one-on-one with an experienced personal training coach to energize each workout and reach your goals. A trainer can provide guidance and motivation to help you reach your goals. In addition, our trainers can help you:

Group Personal Training
Get all the benefits of a trainer while splitting the costs with a couple of friends. Group training is available for up to 3 people. Prices vary depending on package and number of people.

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