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YMCA IN GREENFIELD Family Newsletter

June - August 2013

FREE FAMILY TIME AT CAMp ApEx

On Wednesday nights from 6 - 8 pm, June 19 - August 21, those with Y Family Memberships are invited to enjoy Apex Family Nights for picnics, walks in the woods, sports, games, swimming and more! We have two pavilions with barbecue stands and acres of woods and fields. Y staff will moni-tor the use of our solar-heated pool and 160” tube slide.

Take a mid-week family break and join us in the hills of Shelburne at beautiful Camp Apex.

Bring your family & see what Camp Apex has to offer, you’ll be amazed!

JUNEJune 3 - 21 Book Drive

We are collecting new and “gently” used books for pre-school to middle school aged children. Please drop off books at the Welcome Center.

Friday Parking Lot Party | 5 - 8 pm

6/14 FUN FOR ALL AGES! Food, Fun, Music, Games, Dunk Tank, Bounce House, Roaming Railroad, Petting Zoo and Pony Rides! Free Admission, 25¢ - $1 tickets.

Friday Gymnastics Spring Show | 6 - 7:30 pm

6/14 Come and see what the children in our programs have learned.

Wednesday Family Nights at Camp Apex! | 6 - 8 pm

6/19 Enjoy swimming, the tube slide and the grounds at Camp Apex. Bring food for your family and have a BBQ! Every Wednesday, June 19 - August 21 Free for those with Y Family Memberships.

Friday Open Gym Family Time | 6 - 8 pm

6/21 Play as a family in the Y’s Gymnasium. Every Friday night throughout the summer.

Monday Gymnastics Center Family Nights | 6:30 - 8 pm

6/24 Every Monday, June 24 - August 12. Free for those with Y Family Memberships. Parents & kids ages 1-12, parents must stay in Gymnastic Center with kids. Day passes are available.

MORE IMPORTANT DATES6/14 Parking Lot Party (see page 2)6/16 Session 5 classes end.6/17 Summer Session classes begin.6/17 Camp Apex opens for the summer (Mini 1)6/17 Y Preschool Summer Program begins.6/22-23 NEW Summer Weekend Hours begin: Saturday 7 am - 2 pm; Sunday 9 am - 2 pm 6/24 All Camps start. See inside for details.6/24 Gymnastics classes start.7/4 CLOSED - July 4th!7/8 YMCA Summer Track Series for all ages begins.

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Imagine getting quality Y swimming lessons without having to drive to the Y! That’s what this program offers in Ashfield, Shelburne and Rowe. Class meets Monday - Thursday with Friday as a make-up day except the first week which will run M, Tu, W & F, no class Thu, July 4. Course fee is $50 for 8 lessons. Children must register no later than the Saturday BEFORE the class begins. Registration forms can be picked up at the Welcome Center or at our website: ymcaingreenfield.org.

July 1 - July 12Mornings Kelleher Pool - Shelburne 10 - 10:30 am (age 6-12) Level 5 & 6 Advanced10:30 - 11 am (age 6-12) Level 3 & 4 Intermediate11 - 11:30 am (age 6-12) Level 1 & 2 Beginner11:30 am - 12 pm (age 3-5) Preschool

July 1 - July 12 Afternoons Pelham Lake - Rowe1 - 1:30 pm (age 6-12) Level 5 & 6 Advanced1:30 - 2 pm (age 6-12) Level 3 & 4 Intermediate2- 2:30 pm (age 6-12) Level 1 & 2 Beginner2:30 - 3 pm (age 3-5) Preschool

July 15 - July 26 Mornings Ashfield9 - 9:30 am (age 6-12) Level 5 & 6 Advanced9:45 - 10:15 am (age 6-12) Level 3 & 4 Intermediate10:30 - 11 am (age 6-12) Level 1 & 2 Beginner11:15 - 11:45 am (age 3-5) Preschool

Y SWIM LESSoNS IN WEST CouNTY For kids 3-12 years old of all abilities.

YMCA IN GREENFIELD’S ANNuAL

parking Lot party!Friday, June 14 | 5 - 8 pm

Join us for our well received community event. For more info call Jayne at 773-3646 ext 448. Event open to entire community. All proceeds go to the Y’s Strong Kids Campaign.

Bounce House • Petting Zoo Dunk Tank • Carnival Games

• Lion’s Club Eye Mobile • Roaming Railroad • Hooping

Harmony • Local Vendors Hip Hop Dance off

SWIMMINGLittle Tots Introduction to the water and swimming. Parent with child.

Water Babies 6 - 24 monthsThis parent & child class introduces babies to the pool. Water adjustment and fun are the primary goals of this class.Dippers & Divers Ages 2 - 5This class introduces basic swimming and safety skills. This is both a great follow-up to the Water Babies class or an appropriate prerequisite to the Skippers class.

Friday 11 - 11:30 am or 5:45 - 6:15 pm

Skippers Ages 3 - 5All levels are offered during each time period and may be combined depending on abilities within the class. Child Only - No Parent in Water

Skippers Level I Beginners Ages 3 - 5Children learn to move through the water, independent of adult support, and learn basic water safety skills. Bubbles may be worn.Skippers Level 2 Intermediate Ages 3 - 5Children learn basic swimming techniques and move toward greater independence. Child should willingly put his & her face in the water. Bubbles may be worn.Skippers Level 3 Advanced Ages 3 - 5Children voyage into confidence, increase endurance and learn swim stroke techniques. Children are creatively challenged and learn more about basic water safety. Children should be wearing only one or no bubbles and should be comfortable in deep water.

Monday 3:45 - 4:15 pm or 6:30 - 7 pmTuesday 10:45 - 11:15 am or 4:15 - 4:45 pmThursday 10:45 - 11:15 amFriday 3:45 - 4:15 pm or 6:15 - 6:45 pm

progressive Lessons Ages 6 - 12Water Adjustment - Polliwog (Level 1)Beginning lessons for basic skills and safety. No previous experience is necessary. Bubble belt may be worn.

Monday 4:15 - 4:45 pmTuesday 3.45 - 4:15 pmFriday 4:15 - 4:45 pm or 6:45 - 7:15 pm

Beginner - Guppy 1 (Level 2)Swimmers may wear one bubble or no belt with willingness to place their faces in the water. Will increase confidence in deeper water with personal survival skills, learn the front crawl and elementary back stroke. Monday 4:15 - 4:45 pmTuesday 3:45 - 4:15 pmWednesday 6:30 - 7 pmFriday 4:15 - 4:45 pm or 6:45 - 7:15 pm

Advanced Beginner - Guppy 2 (Level 3) No bubbles or belts are worn. Must be able to swim in the prone position, in deep water, and with their faces in the water. Will learn the back crawl, and improve previously learned strokes.Intermediate - Minnow (Level 4) Swimmers must be able to swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for one length of the pool. Students learn side stroke and improve previously learned strokes while developing endurance. Fitness concepts are introduced.

Thursday 4 - 4:45 pm

Swim Team Club Ages 6 - 12Our pre-competitive swim team club teaches ages 6 -12 basic instruction in the 4 competitive strokes, starts and racing techniques and tactics. This is a great way to learn about swim team. Also includes competitive dives, turns, and stroke development. Two fun meets will be scheduled against other local swim clubs. Must complete Guppy I level to participate.

Thursday 4:30 - 5:15 pm

SuMMER SESSIoN ( JuNE 17 - AuGuST 18) YOUTH ACTIVITIES

All Class Fees (unless otherwise noted)Gold Member $42Silver Member $52 Program Associate $70All classes meet once per week for 8 weeks.

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†Entering First Grade | No Camp July 4th | For more information visit ymcaingreenfield.org or call 413 773 3646: Camp Apex/Sports Camp/Film Camp call Dave at ext 436; Gymnastics Camp or Camp Recess call Kelly at ext 423; Summer Preschool call Janet at ext 431

S u M M E R C A M p p L A N N I N G C H A R T F o R FA M I L I E SWeek / Date

Apex Mini Camp 1 6/17

Week 16/24

Week 27/1

Week 37/8

Week 47/15

Week 57/22

Week 67/29

Week 78/5

Week 88/12

Apex Mini Camp 28/19

Camp

CAMp ApEx Ages 6 to 14†

Member prog. Assoc. Non Member2 Week Sessions $300 $320 $340Mini Camp - 1 Week $150 $160 $170

Apex Mini Camp June 17 - 21 (1 Week) Mini Camp 1

Apex Session 1 June 24 - July 5 SAFARI ADvENTURES

Apex Session 2 July 8 - July 19 OCEAN ExPLORATION

Apex Session 3 July 22 - August 2 ICE AGE

Apex Session 4 August 5 - August 16 CIRCUS! CIRCUS!

Apex Mini Camp August 19 - 23 (1 Week) Mini Camp 2

Y-SpECIALTY CAMpS AT CAMp ApEx Ages 8 to 14

Member prog. Assoc. Non Member2 Week Sessions $330 $350 $3701 Week Sessions * $165 $175 $185

* June 24 - June 28 KARATE

* July 8 - July 12 LEGO® CAMP * July 8 - July 12 TRACK & FIELD * July 15 - July 19 LEGO® CAMP

* July 15 - July 19 TOUCH FOOTBALL July 22 - August 2 WILDERNESS SKILLS * July 22 - July 26 BASKETBALL * July 29 - August 2 WIFFLEBALL

August 5 - August 16 ROCK N’ ROLL BAND * August 5 - August 9 SOCCER * August 12 - August 16 RECESS GAMES

GYMNASTICS CAMpFuLL DAY HALF DAY MINIAges 5 to 14 Ages 6 to 14 Ages 3.5 to 6

1 Week Sessions Member prog. Assoc. Non MemberFull Day $165 $175 $185Half Day & Mini $116 $127 $150

Offered all 8 weeks June 24 - August 16

HALF DAY SpoRTS CAMpAges 6 to 14

1 Week Sessions Member prog. Assoc. Non Member9 am - noon $70 $80 $90add Camp Recess $135 $155 $175

Week 1 June 24 - June 28 MULTI SPORTS Week 2 July 1 - July 5 (4 days) BASKETBALL

Week 3 July 8 - July 12 WIFFLEBALL/KICKBALL

Week 4 July 15 - July 19 MULTI SPORTS

Week 5 July 22 - July 26 DODGEBALL

Week 6 July 29 - August 2 RECESS GAMES

Week 7 August 5 - August 9 BASKETBALL

Week 8 August 12 - August 16 WIFFLEBALL/KICKBALL

CAMp RECESSAges 6 - 14

1 Week Sessions Member prog. Assoc. Non MemberNoon - 4 pm $70 $80 $90

Offered all 8 weeks June 24 - August 16

SuMMER CAMp 2013

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†Entering First Grade | No Camp July 4th | For more information visit ymcaingreenfield.org or call 413 773 3646: Camp Apex/Sports Camp/Film Camp call Dave at ext 436; Gymnastics Camp or Camp Recess call Kelly at ext 423; Summer Preschool call Janet at ext 431

S u M M E R C A M p p L A N N I N G C H A R T F o R FA M I L I E SWeek / Date

Apex Mini Camp 1 6/17

Week 16/24

Week 27/1

Week 37/8

Week 47/15

Week 57/22

Week 67/29

Week 78/5

Week 88/12

Apex Mini Camp 28/19

Camp

GYMNASTICS CAMpFuLL DAY HALF DAY MINIAges 5 to 14 Ages 6 to 14 Ages 3.5 to 6

1 Week Sessions Member prog. Assoc. Non MemberFull Day $165 $175 $185Half Day & Mini $116 $127 $150

Offered all 8 weeks June 24 - August 16

HALF DAY SpoRTS CAMpAges 6 to 14

1 Week Sessions Member prog. Assoc. Non Member9 am - noon $70 $80 $90add Camp Recess $135 $155 $175

Week 1 June 24 - June 28 MULTI SPORTS Week 2 July 1 - July 5 (4 days) BASKETBALL

Week 3 July 8 - July 12 WIFFLEBALL/KICKBALL

Week 4 July 15 - July 19 MULTI SPORTS

Week 5 July 22 - July 26 DODGEBALL

Week 6 July 29 - August 2 RECESS GAMES

Week 7 August 5 - August 9 BASKETBALL

Week 8 August 12 - August 16 WIFFLEBALL/KICKBALL

CAMp RECESSAges 6 - 14

1 Week Sessions Member prog. Assoc. Non MemberNoon - 4 pm $70 $80 $90

Offered all 8 weeks June 24 - August 16

SuMMER CAMp 2013

For more info see the 2013 Camp Brochure or call 413-773-3646

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Introducing: FILM CAMp Join us for a week of film making and film exploration at YMCA Film Camp. This camp, for ages 10 and up, will focus on all aspects of film development including script writing, editing, filming, and creative brain storming. Drew Hutchison, Film Class instructor for Greenfield High School and producer and host of “Local Bias” on GCTV, will be instructing this camp. Campers will be meeting at the YMCA in the morning, and then will go around the neighborhood to film. All editing will take place at the GCTV Studios in Greenfield. Limited Enrollment.

DATE TIMEAugust 12 - 16 9 am - 4 pm

FREE late care is available from 4 - 6 pm. FREE lunch provided. CoST Member prog. Assoc. Non Member1 Week Sessions $135 $145 $155

ExTENDED CAREAll camps offer the option of early care for an added fee.

Early Care runs from 6:15 - 9 am. Only $30 per week and it includes free breakfasts.

Early Care will be held in the Y’s Game Room.

Late Care runs from 4 - 6 pm and it’s FREE for all campers!

Late Care for Camp Apex will be held at Camp Apex. All other camps will have Late Care held in the Game Room.

(Preschool excluded) For more info, see the 2013 Camp Brochure or call 413-773-3646 ext 0.

GYMNASTICSSummer Team & pre-Team Ages 5 and upStarting July 2 - August 1 *No practice July 4 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 4 - 6:15 pmThis is a program for gymnasts who are currently on the Y team or want to be on the team next season. It gives gymnasts the opportunity to come and practice, on a flexible schedule, the skills they need to move up a team level or to improve skills for their present level. “Punch Card” plan allows gymnasts to pay for the actual gym time used throughout the summer.

Punch Card Fees5 Visits Member $50, Non-Member $6010 Visits Member $100, Non-Member $120

preschool Classes Ages 3.5 - 5This is an introductory program that emphasizes building muscle while increasing flexibility and improving balance. Plus, it’s lots of fun! Minimum of 5 children must be enrolled for this class to run. (without parent)

Mondays, June 24 - August 12 3:45 - 4:30 pmSaturdays, June 29 - August 17 9 - 9:45 am

Rollers / Swingers Ages 5 - 12This beginner class teaches the basic skills in an air - conditioned, relaxed and fun setting. Gymnasts will be taught skills on floor, bars, vault and balance beam. Minimum of 5 children must be enrolled for this class to run.

Mondays, June 24 - August 12 4:45 - 5:45 pmSaturdays, June 29 - August 17 9 - 10 am

Kippers / Flyers Ages 5 - 12For intermediate skill levels, we introduce basic leaps and turns along with more complex skills on each piece of equipment. A minimum of 5 children must be enrolled for this class to run.

Thursdays, June 27 - August 15 6:30 - 7:30 pmSaturdays, June 29 - August 17 10 - 11 am

Boys Gymnastics Ages 5+ Our Men’s Team did a great job at the London Olympics, and we know there are lots of talented boys in Franklin County. We will provide beginning instruction for boys wanting to learn strength, agility, flexibility, and flipping using boys equipment such as parallel bars, high bar, rings, floor and trampoline. Saturdays, June 29 - August 17 10 - 11 am

SuMMER SESSIoN ( JuNE 17 - AuGuST 18) YOUTH ACTIVITIES

All Class Fees (unless otherwise noted)Gold Member $35Silver Member $46 Program Associate $65

SuMMER TRACK SERIES For all ages 3 - adult

Monday nights in July (8, 15, 22, 29) and August (5, 12) at the Mohawk Regional High School, Rt. 112, Buckland MA. Events take place on a new rubberized 8 lane track!

Registration starts at 5:15 pm, events at 5:30 pm. Fill out registration forms at the meet. Call Dave Garappolo at 773-3646 ext. 436 for more information.

$5 per person per night.

Ages 3 & 4 Ages 5 - 7 Ages 8 - 10 Ages 11 - 13 Ages 14 - 16 Ages 17 & up5:30 100 Meter 5:30 100 Meter 5:30 Long Jump 5:30 Long Jump 5:30 Discus 5:50 100 Meter

5:50 Ball Throw 5:50 Obs. Course 5:50 200 Meter 5:50 200 Meter 5:50 Ball Throw 6:10 200 Meter

6:10 Obs. Course 6:10 Ball Throw 6:10 Ball Throw 6:10 Discus 6:10 200 Meter 6:30 Shot Put

6:30 50 Meter 6:30 50 Meter 6:30 100 Meter 6:30 100 Meter 6:30 Shot Put 6:50 100 Meter

6:50 Mile 6:50 Shot Put 6:50 100 Meter 7:10 Long Jump

7:10 Mile 7:10 Mile 7:30 400 Meter

7:45 Mile

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Y-FuLL DAY pRESCHooL TESTIMoNIALSThe YMCA Preschool has weekly swim-ming and gymnastic classes which is a fantastic way for my daughter to learn and build skills while being physically active. My daughter enjoys the field trips they take to community organiza-tions / businesses. The YMCA Preschool has extended hours which is great for working parents. I would recommend the Y Preschool, it is a fun and nurturing environment that focuses on all aspects of healthy child development.

Rhonda Thompson

Nursing School requires an ever-chang-ing, strict, demanding schedule. The YMCA Preschool has been so helpful to my family for almost 2 years. They work with my schedule, are extremely flexible, and I never have to worry if I am running a little late. I know my son is safe, learn-ing and having fun! I highly recommend this program to anyone! Also – swim-ming and gymnastics included – need I say more!

Rita Bintz

For more information on the YMCA Full Day preschool or to

schedule a visit, contact Janet at 773-3646

ext 431.

Register now for summer 2013 and the 2013-2014

school year.

YMCA IN GREENFIELD451 Main Street, Greenfield MA 01301413-773-3646 • ymcaingreenfield.org

Register for all June/July/August Classes

Starting June 3

ExCITING FoR KIDS...EASY FoR pARENTS Y SuMMER CAMpS CHECK ouT YMCAINGREENFIELD.oRG FoR “FoRMS”

• EARLY CARE with FREE BREAKFASTS (6:15 - 9 am)

• FREE LUNCHES served everyday for full day campers.

• MIX AND MATCH CAMPS to create an exciting summer for your kids.

• FREE LATE CARE (4 - 6 pm) Don’t worry if you get stuck at work or in traffic.

• EXPERIENCED CAMP DIRECTORS who know what kids want and need.

• GREAT FACILITIES the best you will find in Franklin County.

• QUALITY PROGRAMMING that helps kids learn, grow and thrive.

• CARING STAFF who create fun, exciting days – everyday!

• NEW READING ENRICHMENT PROGRAM at Camp Apex.