NEWPORT NEWS FAMILY YMCA
7827 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News,VA 23607
(757) 245-0047
A branch of the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA
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| IZONE | | |
IZONE: Now, at your Y, our interactive fitness equipment and game consoles allow members to enjoy an exhilarating, full-body workout and have fun playing, all at the same time! Fun games get you up and moving; the IZONE offers something for everyone.
Supervised Hours: M/W 4:30-8:30pm, Tu/Th 4:30-8:00pm, Fri. 4:30-7:00pm, open 7:00-9:00pm, Teen Night Sat. 8:30am-12:30pm, Sun. 2:00-6:00pm
Family Time (parents & children only): 2-6:00 pm
Ages: 6-7 years (with parent), 8-15 years (must be members), 16+ (can workout in the Wellness Center). |
| NEWPORT NEWS YMCA ADULT VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | |
Tannis Baldwin started taking private swim lessons at the Y in
October 2004. Her husband told her if she learned how to swim that he would take her to Discovery Cove to swim with the dolphins for her birthday. Tannis didn't want to just be in the water with the dolphins, she wanted to swim with the dolphins. So began Tannis's journey of session after session of private lessons until Tannis was comfortable swimming in all depths of water. She did get her wish to swim with the dolphins at Discovery Cove.
While taking private lessons, Tannis's instructor talked Tannis into volunteering to help out with children's swim lessons. Since 2005, Tannis has been viewed as a part of our aquatics staff, volunteering with our adult swim lessons and Aqua-Pilates. Many days Tannis starts in the morning with our adults and ends her day with us coming back late afternoons teaching Newport News children how to swim.
Thank you Tannis, through sharing your achievements, you have impacted the lives of our members. |
| NEWPORT NEWS YMCA TEEN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | | |
Jonathan Williams joined the Newport News YMCA in 2007 when his mother enrolled him in the School Age program and Summer Camp. He quickly became a fixture in the program and was at almost every Kids Night Out and special event that was held at the Newport News YMCA. Jonathan was one of the quieter students in the School Age program, however, it was only a matter of time before.
Jonathan was asking if we needed any help cleaning, preparing arts and craft projects, leading a game for the younger participants or anything else anyone could think of. It seemed like he always wanted to help wherever he could. As Jonathan began to age out of the School Age program he was concerned with the fact that he wouldn't be able to help out or to attend Kids Night Out or the Special Events that he enjoyed so much. Jonathan found out about Leaders Club and patiently waited for the following school year and joined in 2010 where he exceeded his required 100 hours of volunteer hours and attended Blue Ridge Leaders School.
Throughout the summer and school year Jonathan can be found volunteering as a School-Age tutor daily, at Kids Night Out, Special Events and at the Welcome Center where the once quiet student has become an excellent role model for other Leader's Club participants as well as a warm and welcoming member of the Newport News YMCA team. |
| TUTOR STUDENTS PROGRAM | | |
Encourage, Excel, Educate
The new tutoring program at the Newport News YMCA started on January 15. Thank you to our many volunteer tutors that make this program possible. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer,need more information, or want to register your child or yourself, please contact Tiara Lamb at the Welcome Center to get enrolled.
Students have the opportunity to better their skills in the following subjects: Math, Science, History, and English.
Registration: Please register at the membership Welcome Center.
Day: Thursdays
Time: 6-8pm
Ages: Grades 1st -12th
Dates: January 09, 2012- May 31, 2012
Cost: Free
Sign up at welcome center to participate. |
| CAMP KEKOKA | | | SUN FUN & WATER SPORTS
Give your son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter the summer of a lifetime! YMCA Camp Kekoka is the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA's resident camp serving boys & girls ages 8-15.
Camp Kekoka has something for everyone! Tubing, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, fishing, crabbing, archery, drama, cooking, garden, arts & crafts, cabin time, and so much more! All of this in a safe and nurturing environment. Campers walk away a little more independent and self-assured.
Want to meet the director? Check with your Welcome Desk staff for the camp informational session taking place in your very own branch in February or March.
Don't miss these great opportunities. For more information or to register visit our website www.ymcacampkekoka.org.
A comprehensive safety program designed to help the driver improve their driving skills. Although you may have years of driving experience, you may be at risk - sometimes unaware of life changes that could affect your driving. If you are 55 years or over, this class can hep you become a better driver and pay less for automobile insurance! Increase your understanding of how age affects driving decisions, and how these decisions can alter your risk.
Course Dates: March 9th and 10th
Time: 9 a.m. - 2:30 P.M.
Cost: $16.00 for AAA Members, $28 for AAA member couple/$20 nonmembers.
Lunch: $3.00- cash only.
Register at the Welcome Center. Payment method is check, money order, or credit card. Contact Theresa Wilson for more information. |
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