By Jeremy Wise, The Enterprise Ledger, Ala.
Jun. 14–As the summer heats up, the activities follow suit at the Enterprise YMCA.
With the increase in temperatures, much of the action occurs in the pool said Richard Pipkin, YMCA director.
Water aerobics, taught monthly, are one activity in demand.
Swimming lessons are given for all ages, including an adult class, which will have a session from June 23-26 and June 30 — July 3. The classes last from 6 to 6:45 p.m.
There is even something for the very young as children from 6 months to 36 months can participate in Water Babies.
The classes occur in two age groups July 7-11. Babies from 6 to 18 months swim from 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m., while children ages 19 months to 36 months swim from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
The fitness center is also busy during the summer as cycling classes, aerobics and weightlifting are available. A personal trainer, Sally Brodeur, is also available, Pipkin said.
Tennis lessons are also given at the YMCA monthly, while some opt for “Early Bird” basketball.
Players meet at the YMCA at 6 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays to play hoops until 7 a.m.
Taekwondo lessons are also given.
Pipkin added registration for the YMCA’s fall soccer league will occur soon.
Of course, the main activities at the YMCA in the summer are the summer camps.
Pipkin said about 300 children from ages 2 1-2 to 12 are participating in the summer camps from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Campers are involved in a vast array of activities including fitness training, swimming, arts and crafts, playing sports and games and watching movies.
Pipkin also said Christian values are taught in summer camps.
Pipkin added nursery care is available at YMCA.
“I want to thank the community for volunteering and their support financially to help us overcome the tornado,” the director said.
For more information on activities available at the YMCA, call 347-4513 or 347-0214.
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