Team Walking Challenge: Grab friends, family or coworkers and help motivate, support and encourage each other to get moving by participating in the Y’s 10k a Day Team Walking Challenge. Event runs June 2 to July 13. Teams of five with the most steps at the end of the six weeks wins. Choose a team name and register (individually) at: walkfranklincounty.org. $100 per team, which includes T-shirts. Pay at the Welcome Center or call 413-773-3646, ext. 0. Using a pedometer or fitness tracking device (conversion chart not used), individuals will log their steps either daily or weekly on walkfranklincounty.org. All team totals will appear under their team name on the Walk Franklin County website. Weeks will run Saturday to Friday. Team prizes are 1st place, $300; 2nd place, $200; 3rd place, $100; and team spirit, $150. Kickoff walk through downtown Greenfield on June 2 at 9 a.m. Come bring your team spirit! For more information, contact Sara at 773-3646, ext. 434, or shannon@ymcaingreenfield.org.
Camp Apex Open House: On Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Apex camp directors will be available for tours and questions. Camp Apex is for boys and girls ages 5 to 14. A free hotdog lunch will be served from noon to 1 p.m. Camp Apex is located on Peckville Road off Route 2 West, just three miles from the rotary.
“Just For You”: The Y has developed a personalized weight loss program called “Just For You.” Participants can start this eight-week program at any time. The program consists of initial intake with goal setting, weigh-in and body measuring; weekly one-on-one workouts with an exercise trainer; weekly workout plan (3 to 5 days per week); weekly food journal and weigh-in; two appointments with a nutritionist, access to nautilus room; final intake of weight and measurements and what’s next discussion. Fees are $249 for Y members and $349 for nonmembers. Call Jayne Trosin at 773-3646, ext. 448, to sign up or for more information.
Gymnastics Camp: Located in the Y’s air-conditioned gymnastics center. Full-day camp (ages 5 to 14) is designed for boys and girls interested in any level of gymnastics. Each group of gymnasts rotates through different instructional areas each day, including beam, bars, vault, floor, dance and Kid-Fit. Afternoon activities include a recreational swim. Full-day camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fees are $190 Y members, $200 program associates, $210 nonmembers. Mini camp (ages 4 to 5) is a shorter day camp experience for younger gymnasts. They will arrive in the morning, rotate through the instructional areas and have snack and lunch. Children 5 years old may choose to start the summer with this camp and progress to full-day camp later in the summer. Mini camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fees are $140 Y members, $150 program associates, $160 nonmembers. Half-day camp (a.m./p.m. for ages 5 to 14) provides a shorter day camp experience for newer gymnasts. Half-day camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and noon to 4 p.m. Both camps include free lunch. Option of extended care from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Y’s game room.
YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program: In the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program a trained lifestyle coach will introduce topics in a small classroom setting and encourage participants as they explore how healthy eating, physical activity and behavior changes can benefit their health. The 12-month, group-based program consists of 16 core sessions, followed by monthly maintenance sessions led by a trained lifestyle coach who facilitates a small group of people with similar goals. Participants will discuss topics such as healthy eating, increasing physical activity, reducing stress, problem solving and much more. Stay motivated to maintain progress toward program goals with monthly maintenance sessions. Free Y membership for attendance participation. A federal grant my cover up to 100 percent of the fee if income eligible. The Y’s sliding fee scale is also available. Class meets Mondays starting June 4 at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Stacie at 773-3646, ext. 449, or sbaumann@ymcaingreenfield.org. Fee is $429 and includes a YMCA Silver Membership.
Camp Apex for ages 5 to 14: Camp Apex is the Y’s outdoor camp located just three miles west of the rotary on Peckville Road. The camp facility features a pool, nature center, craft building, two picnic shelters, archery, sports field, obstacle course, hiking trails, gentle stream and more. The camp operates nine weeks this summer with weekly themes and several specialty themes. The camp is for boys and girls ages 5 to 14. The Y offers early and late care and free lunches to help busy parents with childcare. See “Camp Brochure” at: ymcaingreenfield.org for details or call 773-3646, ext. 0.