Fitness Arts Education

Health Promotions Director Vacant 145 Ululani St. Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: 935-7141 extension 111 jmeli@ywcahawaiiisland.org Welcome to the Fitness Arts Education page. For a schedule of classes offered during this term, please click here. The YWCA of Hawai'i Island Health Promotion Services(HPS) program consists of two separate programs; Aquatics and Fitness Arts Education. The HPS programs both share the same motto; we believe a healthy body helps build a healthy mind and person. The YWCA HPS programs provide to its 2,000-plus participants daily opportunities to strengthen themselves and their families through participation in individual and group activities. We strive to create an environment that is nurturing and supportive which embrases and celebrates similarities as well as differences. We encourage regular physical activity to all ages; promoting wellness of mind, body, and spirit, creating a healthier, happier community. Our HPS programs are supported by and receive funding from the Hawai'i Island United Way which helps to keep our programs affordable to our members. The HPS program has an established tuition assistance program available to members who qualify, which provides discounts on program fees and YWCA membership. The YWCA Fitness Arts Education (FAE) program has provided a variety of land based physical fitness opportunities since 1921. The Fitenss Arts program has gone through a variety of changes over the past 85 years and continues to provide quality programming for our members. Our Fitness Arts activities take place in our beautiful and spacious multi-purpose room (MPR). The MPR is 3,500 square feet and is equipped with oak floors, sound system, mirrors and ceiling fans. The MPR may be rented by members, affiliates, schools, and others. To learn more go to our downloads page and look for Facility Use Application and Facility Use Policy. HPS programs collaborate with a variety of clubs and organizations within our community. The American Red Cross for Lifeguard and WSI trainings and the local transitional housing program to provide access to our activities through reduced membership and program fees. The YWCA also sponsors meeting space for a cancer support group, as well as providing the meeting place for Orchid Isle Ballroom Dance and Contra Dance clubs. After reading our Important Policies and Registration Information, please click here to view our current classes and schedule.

Important Policies and Registration Information

This list does not constitute the full and complete list of YWCA Aquatics Program policies. However, you should especially be aware of the following policies: YWCA membership is required for participation in Fitness Arts Education classes and programs. Please see Membership Services for more details. Session tuition must be paid by the first class in each session. Prorating session tuition is available when enrolling in a session after the start date. NO REFUNDS are given for absences or withdrawls. NO MAKE-UPS are given for classes missed.In an effort to keep class prices affordable, we will not permit make-ups for missed classes. Even when a student misses a few classes per session the price remains inexpensive overall. For example; if a student attends 8 out of the 10 classes the price per class is still only $6.25. Medical Conditions that necessitate absence or withdrawls require physician documentation before credits or refunds can be considered. Appropriate footwear and clothing is required. Please ask your instructor for details. Classes have minimum and maximum enrollment numbers. Early enrollment is suggested to assure placement in a class. Under-enrolled classes may be cancelled. Do not leave valuables unattended. Thefts do occassionally occur, and the YWCA is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Tuition assistance is available to those who qualify. Please inquire at the Membership Services desk for details or Click here to download our Application for Tuition Assistance Classes and schedules are subject to change without notice and for any reason. Please call the Membership Services desk for program or class confirmation.