Youth
We haven't forgotten about the youths of the YMCA. We have many different events for those youths. If there is something you would like to participate in and you don't see it here please let Kendra know.

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Imagination Station:
Imagination Station is a drop in program for children 8 weeks to 6 years old. We emphasize learning through play. It has weekly themes, arts and crafts, games, and a caring staff to create a memorable experience for your child.
Parents must be on the YMCA site but do not need to be in Imagination Station.

Fees:
Download the fee schedule
Hours:
M-F 9am-1pm; M/W 5-9 pm
T/TH 4:30-7 pm
Sat. 9:15-11:15am

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YMCA Preschool:

Accepting pre-registration for September classes 2010

 
YMCA Preschool offers a fun monthly themed program with field trips, arts and crafts, swim lessons, ABC’s and 123’s.

YMCA preschool is committed to helping each child know that they are special and unique and loved by God. This is accomplished by providing an environment that is Christ centered safe, loving, and provides positive interaction in a small classroom setting. Preschoolers play and grow together developing self confidence and an enthusiasm for learning.

Preschool is for children ages 3-5, potty trained and ready to make that break from home.

Classes:
M/W/F 9-11:30 am
T/H 9-11:30 am
 
Fees:
Y-Preschool Prices for Fall
Pre-registration $30.00
M/W/F; Members $100 / Non-Members $150
T/TH; Members $85 / Non-Members $120

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Kids Club:
Kids Club is a drop off area where children 6 and older socialize and play without supervision. Kids Club is open during YMCA hours. Kids Club is supervised several evenings a month with organized activities for kids including arts and crafts, games, tournaments, food and fun. Look for a calendar posted in Kids Club for special themed nights.

Fees:
Members pay a yearly rate for participation of $10
Non members daily rate of $4

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Special Summer Activities

Fishing
July 9: 10:30am-2pm
Bring your fishing poles, some bait, a sack lunch and enjoy some fishing fun. Fee includes transportation to Roaring River Pond

Fee: $16 Members/ $24 Non members

Beach Day
July 30: 8am-6pm
Fly kites, splash in the ocean, hunt for creatures, build sand castles, treasure hunt  and enjoy lunch on the beach on Newport. Please bring two snacks and a water bottle. Lunch and transportation is included in the fee.

Fees: $25 Member/ $35 Non member

Celebrate Summer at the YMCA
August 7: 11am-6pm
Come celebrate summer at the YMCA with swimming, movies, playground fun, bounce  house, sports, sprinkler, badminton, volleyball, BBQ lunch & more.

Fees: $12 Member/ $20 Non member

Hiking at Bald Hill
August 16: 9am-1pm
Get your hiking boots & sack lunch and let's go hiking. Kids will enjoy learning about nature, exploring the wilderness, checking out the animals and at the end of the hike enjoy a picnic lunch. Fee includes transportation.

Fees: $15 Members/ $22 Non members

Super Cool Tuesdays
July 13 & 20
Join us for fun in hot summer sun. Bring your outdoor toys and parent to these super cool play dates. Activities will include bubble, bounce house. sprinklers and more.

Fees: Free Members/ $3 Non members

All children attending YMCA day trips MUST purchase a Day Trip t-shirt ($10) to allow YMCA staff to better supervise your children. Each activity has a minimum participants requirement. Minimum must be meet a week before activities.

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Tutoring:
If you child needs to have some one on one learning, refine old skills, or learn new skills, please contact Amber Massey. Amber is a certified teacher who has taken a break from the classroom. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Amber at 926-4488 ext 318.

Fees:
Members $20 per hour/ Non-members $32 per hour

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Tae Kwon Do
Learn restraint, control and patience as you learn the art of Tae Kwon Do. Tae Kwon Do is a Korean Martial Art and the most popular of the martial arts. Tae Kwon Do is know for its high spinning kicks and is the martial art used by the South Korean Military. This class is available to youth 7 years as well as adults.

Classes are held on Thursday 7-8:30 pm

Thursday Fees:
Members $5 / Non-Members $15
Sessions:
Monthly - July, August & September

(Ask about discounts for enrolling
two or more participants)

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Mentoring

If you have ever given any thought about becoming a mentor, now is the time.  The Y-Mentoring program of Linn County is seeking caring adults, aged 19 an over, to be a friend to a deserving youth. Volunteering just a few hours a week, can truly make a difference.  Just think about what you already do with your time and how you could involve a youth into those activities.  You’d be surprised at how easy it is to incorporate a youth into your life. Currently there are over 35 kids ages 8 through 17 referred to Y-Mentoring, who are waiting for an adult like you, to make a commitment and be an important part of their lives.  These kids aren’t looking for a hero or the perfect role model; sometimes all it takes is a good friend to make a difference.  Someone like you!  

Don’t have a lot of extra time? Then consider becoming a Lunch Buddy! Forty minutes, once a week is all it takes to impact the life of a middle-school aged youth. It’s school-based, and you choose the day that works best for you. It’s a great way to experience the power of being a mentor that can easily fit into your schedule.  If you would like more information on how you could make a difference in the life of a youth, call Y-Mentoring at the Mid-Willamette Family YMCA.. Build a friendship with a child and help build a better community!

Contact information:
Kathleen Magnuson 541-926-4488 ext 306
More Info on Mentoring

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Swim N Gym:

Swim n Gym will return September 2010
Swim N Gym formally known as home school PE combines instructional pool
time with gym time. This program is a volunteer based program that looks much like school PE. For questions, please see Tami Kellar 541-926-4488 ext 334

 Group B: 9:30-10:30 am Gym 
              10:30-11:30 am Pool

Fees:
Members & Non-members $8 per child

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Day Camp:

Kids will soar to new heights with YMCA Summer Day Camp. Learning the values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith while making new friends and having fun. Weekly themes allow kids to experience a new opportunity, a fun field trip, crafts, swimming, a  caring staff, a safe environment and so much more.

Camp Information:
Little Kids Camp (LKC): Children 3.5 to 6 years old
Monday-Friday 9am-1pm
Big Kids Camp (BKC): Kids going into 2nd-6th grade
Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm

LKC Weekly Themes
Week 1 - Vacation Bible School 
Week 2 - Safety Week 
Week 3 - Buggin Out 
Week 4 - Creative Campers 
Week 5 - Knights & Princesses 
Week 6 - Wild West 
Week 7 - What's Cooking??? 
Week 8 - Goin' Green
Week 9 - Treasure Hunters 
Week 10 - Holiday Camp

BKC Weekly Themes
Week 1 - Vacation Bible School 
Week 2 - Safety Week 
Week 3 - Day Camps Got Talent
Week 4 - Iron Chef
Week 5 - Goin' Green  
Week 6 - Survivor Week
Week 7 - Hawaiian Vacation
Week 8 - Dress Like a.....
Week 9 - Fun in the Sun 
Week 10 - Game Show Mania

Fees:
LKC: $67 Members/ $82 Non members
BKC: $79 Members/ $94 Non members
$35 Registration Fee or $50 for 2 kids
($15 discount for each additional child)

Day Camp Registration Form
Day Camp Flier

 

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Special Events

 

Movie Night
August 28th - YMCA field
Bring your family, chairs and blankets to a "newly released" movie.

Fees: Admission free
Concessions available, no outside food allowed

5 Day Club
August 2-6: 10:30am-12pm
Children 5-12 years old are invited to join the 5 day club and learn a different lesson from the Bible each day. This is a great club pit on by the Child Evangelism Fellowship in conjunction with the Mid-Willamette Family YMCA. Please bring blanket, bottle water and sunblock.

Fees: Free to Members & Non members

Readers Club
In this day and age of hectic lives reading together is a great way for parents to spend focused time with their children. It is also fun. creates bonding and is a great way to build communication with your child. Reading develops language, increases attention span, increased  life long academic success, fosters creativity and curiosity and expands horizons.
Keep track of the minutes you read with your child or your child's meeting. A reading tracking system will be located in Kids Club and kids will earn small rewards for minutes read.

No registration fee required.

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