Swim & Gymnastics Lessons: The Y is offering summer swim lessons for 6-month to 12-year-olds. The Y is also offering summer gymnastics lessons for 3.5 to 12 year olds. The classes meet once per week for eight weeks beginning this week. Financial aid is available that can cover up to 70 percent of the course fees. For details, see pages six and seven of “Brochure” at mcaingreenfield.org or call 773-3646.
Youth Track & Field: For six Mondays this summer the Y is offering a track and field program for 3- to 16-year-olds. The program meets at Mohawk High School on their rubberized track. The events are age appropriate with 50- to 200-meter sprints, mile run, long jump, shot put (ball throw), discus, etc. See page six of the summer “Brochure” at ymcaingreenfield.org for details. The nightly fee is $5 per child; register at the track each night.
Adult Water Fitness/Therapy Classes: Beginning this week, the summer session of adult water fitness and therapy classes is starting. There are two levels of water therapy for those healing or dealing with chronic pain or injury. There are three levels of water fitness classes which provide a safe, “no impact,” cardio and strength workout. See page eight of the ‘Summer Brochure’ at ymcaingreenfield.org for class details and prices. Financial aid is available which could cover up to 70 percent of the class fee. Call 773-3646, ext. 0 for more information.
Summer Full Day Preschool: The Y has a few five-day openings and a few Tuesday/Thursday openings for summer preschool. There are two air-conditioned classrooms, an outdoor play area, basketball court and pool. School hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. early care available from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. and late care from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Call Lisa at 773-3646, ext. 431 to schedule a tour.
Camp Apex for ages 5-14: Camp Apex is the Y’s outdoor camp located just three miles west of the rotary on Peckville Road. The camp facility is top notch with a solar heated pool, nature center, craft building, modern bathhouse, 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 5-14 (5-year-olds who have completed kindergarten); kids are divided into groups by age. The camp has an overall ratio of eight kids per staff member. The Y offers early and late care and free lunches to help busy parents with child care. See “Camp Brochure” at ymcaingreenfield.org for details or call 773-3646, ext. 0.
Sports Camp for ages 6-14: The Y offers a sports camp with eight weeks of sport choices for boys and girls ages 6-14. All abilities are welcome. There are half-day options from 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 4 p.m. and full day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sport options include basketball, recess games, gaga/dodgeball, flag football and multi-sport. The camp uses the Y’s air conditioned gym, pool, game room and Kid-Fit Center. Some financial aid is available. See “Camp Brochure” at ymcaingreenfield.org for full details or call 773-3646, ext. 0. Early care (6:15 to 9 a.m.) and late care (4 to 6 p.m.) is also available.
Teacher Appreciation Summer Memberships: As a thank you to all of the hard-working teachers and para professionals in Franklin County, the Y is offering a special summer deluxe membership for only $50. The membership is valid until Sept. 2 and includes the Nautilus Center, group exercise classes, lap swimming, weight room, Farr Cardio Center, jacuzzi and more. Please bring a current school photo identification. Membership can be upgraded to a two-adult household membership for $80 and two adult family for $100. Call 773-3646 with questions.