Portage YMCA Briefs: June 2014

fillerFlag Football League
Gather some friends or co-workers and enjoy playing in our recreational Co-Ed Flag Football League. Perfect for the sports enthusiasts who want to get active and be a part of a team. Games will be held on Friday nights from 5:30-8:40pm at Real Life Community Church. Pick up a registration form at the Y Front Desk for a complete set of the rules and regulations. June 20-Aug 22.

Progressive Swim & Gymnastics Lessons
Sign up today to learn new skills, meet new friends and have fun this winter. At the Y, “progressive” takes you from good to great as you build self-confidence within a values-based setting. Progressive swim lessons for all ages help make children water safe. Progress gymnastics lessons begin at age 3 and, for those who are interested, can lead to team competition. See website for schedules.

Youth Soccer Clinic & League
Improve your game and have a blast. Our soccer clinic is designed to be informative and fun. It's an opportunity for kids to come together, learn new skills and challenge themselves. Our goal is to give our participants the tools and know how to have fun as well as be passionate inspired soccer players. Clinic runs daily June 20-July 3. League runs July 7-Aug 23. All practices and games held at Real Life Community Church, with practices one evening each week.

Youth Volleyball Clinic
Improve your game and have a blast. Our volleyball clinic is designed to be informative and fun. It's an opportunity for kids to come together, learn new skills and challenge themselves. Our goal is to give our participants the tools and know how to have fun as well as be passionate inspired volleyball players. Runs daily July 21-24 at 5-6:30 pm for grades 6-8 and 6:30-8 pm for grades 9-12. Register June 2-July 14.

Open Basketball, Dodgeball & Volleyball
Come out, get moving and have fun playing your favorite games. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, there is a place for you! Men’s Basketball, Wednesdays at 7 pm. Dodgeball, ages 10 and up, Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. Volleyball, ages 14 and up, Thursdays at 7 pm. Free for Y members; $5 for community participants who come with a Y member; $10 for all others.

School-age Day Camp
Y Day Camp, like many Y programs, is about learning skills, developing character and making friends. School-kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social and educational activities. Y counselors are dedicated to making sure camp is an amazing experience for every day camper. Includes field trips, sports, swimming, crafts, healthy cooking and more. For children entering grades 1-8.

Preschool Mini Camps
Children ages 3-5 have opportunities to learn and have fun in a mini-camp experience. Prehistoric Preschool (Camp 1) runs June 16-27. Go for the Gold! (Camp 2) runs July 14-25. Ages 3-4 attend T/Th at 9:30-11:30 am; ages 4-5 on M/W/F at 9-11:30 am. Kindergarten Readiness (Camp 3), for children entering Kindergarten, runs Aug 4-8, Mon-Fri, at 9-11:30 am. Registration taken up to 5 days prior to start date.

Preschool 2014-2015
Be sure to hold your spot for the 2014-2015 school year, as openings are limited. Pre-K Academy, for children age 4 by Aug 1, meets M/W/F at 9-11:30 or 12:30-3. Pre-K 4 Day Class meets at the same time, with extra opportunity to review skills on Thursdays. Junior Academy, for children age 3 by Aug 1, meets on T/Th at 9:30-11:30 or 12:30-2:30. For more information, contact Cathi at cathi@ymcaofportage.org.