Youth Soccer:The YMCA’s three soccer leagues play at the GCC fields. Ages 4 to 5 meet once per week on Wednesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. The 6- to 8- and 9- to 12-year-olds meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Y facility members fees are $55/60 and program associate fees are $65/70. Volunteer coaches are needed; those interested should call Dave at 773-3646, ext 436.
Youth Gymnastics: The YMCA offers progressive gymnastics classes for boys and girls ages 3 to 12 plus a pre-team and competitive team with 10 levels. The first eight-week session of classes begins Sept. 6. Team evaluations day is Saturday, Sept. 10, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more info call Kelly at 773-3646, ext 423.
Y Preschool Registration: The YMCA operates a full-day preschool for children ages 2.9 to 5 years old. Parents can choose from two-, three- and five-day options. Early and late care is available, along with snow day care. Parents of five-day/50-week enrollees also get a free silver family YMCA membership. Parents should call Lisa Jackson the schools director at 773-3646, ext 431, to schedule a visit and tour. The school accepts voucher funding and the Y has some financial aid available.
Before/After School Child Care: The Y offers before- and after-school child care programs for children in kindergarten through grade 6 from Greenfield, Turners Falls and Gill. Before care is from 6:15 to 8:30 a.m. and after care is from school dismissal to 6 or 7 p.m. Call Kara at 773-3646, ext 452. Last school year, the program was full, so register early. Financial aid is on a first-come basis. Voucher funding is accepted.
September/October Class Registration: Register now for all classes and programs. Classes begin Sept. 6 for people of all ages and abilities. Go to ymcaingreenfield.org or to the YMCA.
Two Programs for Veterans: The Y’s Fitlife Center is great for physically inactive individuals who need structure to help them develop or regain the basic physical and behavioral skills to exercise regularly; it includes cardiovascular endurance and resistance training. The room is reserved for veterans Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. starting Sept. 7. The Y is also offering Basic Strength Training class for learning/ refreshing on the basics of resistance training in a group atmosphere. Gain benefits such as boosting your metabolic rate and self-esteem and improving joint stability, posture and strength. Classes take place in the weight room (which is closed for the class) Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. starting Sept. 6. Class fee waived for veterans. A facility membership is required for these programs; a sliding fee scale is available. For more information call Dawn Dorsey, health and wellness director at 773-3646, ext. 428.