Vacation at the Y this Summer!
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Looking for a fun, affordable way to give your child an adventure this Summer while gaining some valuable FREE time at home or at the Y yourself?
Check out all the great YMCA Summer Day Camps available. From Art to Wet & Wild we have something for every child between the ages of 2.5 to 15 to enjoy this summer. We offer full-day camps as well as select half-day camps for our younger adventurers. Or take a 1-Day Wet & Wild Trip and visit a Water Park as a family on August 5th.
Summer Day Camp sign-up is going on now! Plus, the more you sign-up for, the more you can save. Save an $15 per additional child enrolled in a Full-Day Camp (excludes Wet & Wild) and $10 per additional child enrolled in a Half-Day Camp (excludes Wet & Wild).
For more information download our Summer Day Camp Brochure here.
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Father's Day Invitational
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TOPS Father's Day Invitational Swim Meet
Hosted by TOPS at Ridgeland Commons June 19-21, the Father's Day Invitational
has a need for volunteers in a variety of areas to help the meet run
smoothly. Have fun while helping out and meeting members of your
YMCA family!
Times:
Friday 3:30 - 7:30pm
Saturday 7:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 7:00am - 5:00pm
Volunteers
are needed during these times to help with concessions, clean-up,
set-up, watch kids in the gyms, copy swim meet results as needed or
bullpen (don't worry... we'll teach you all you need to know).
Contact the TOPS office at 708-434-0222 to volunteer.
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Learn to SCUBA
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Learn to SCUBA dive at the YMCA. NAUI certified instructors will train you in the techniques, skills and knowledge required to enjoy safe diving. Class is 8 weeks. Contact Aquatic Director John Osborn at josborn@westcookymca.org or 708-434-0220 for more info.
Day:
Sundays June 14 - August 9, 2009.
No class July 5
Time:
4:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost:
Members $335; Program Members $385
Program # - AQ872
Sign-up now!!
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Dance. Dance. Dance.
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New Class!
Capoeira
A mixture of body and soul.
Dance and fight.
Capoeira was created by Africans on Brazilian soil for self-defense. It represents freedom while also serving as entertainment.
Program# HF718
Age: Open to All
Days: Monday 8:00pm - 9:00pm
6 Weeks - June 22 - July 27,2009
Cost: Members $39; Program Members $78
Sign-up now!!
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Dates to Remember!
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6/8 - Summer Day Camps Begin
6/9 - FREE Spinal Screenings
9:00am - 11:00am
Provided by Jill Aardema of Flow Chiropractic
6/19-21 - Father's Day Invitational Swim Meet
at Ridgeland Commons
6/19 - 3:30pm - 7:30pm
6/20 - 7:00am - 5:00pm
6/21 - 7:00am - 5:00pm
Volunteers Needed!
7/4/09 - Independence Day
YMCA Closed
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Congratulations Dali!
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West Cook YMCA member and YBL participant Dali Durazo of Oak Park was crowned champion at the Jr. NBA, Jr. WNBA Skills Competition held in Orlando, FL May 15th and 16th.
The 10 year old Durazo won the competition for his age group beating out 23 other regional finalists. The Skills Competition includes a series of timed fundamental basketball skills tests such as passing, dribbling and shooting. One competitor from each gender and age group was crowned national champion during an awards ceremony in Orlando on May 16.
The 24 finalists advanced to the Finals, held at the RDV Sportsplex, the Orlando Magic's practice facility in Orlando, Fla., from over 100,000 participants. The youngsters each walked home with a trophy, as well as a gift bag full of items from the program's sponsors and the NBA.
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3-Peat for YMCA Handball Team
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The West Cook YMCA Team #2 recently Three-Peated as the Purple Division Champion of the Chicago Metro Handball League.
After finishing in 4th place during the regular season, the YMCA Team #2 went on an impressive playoff run.
Team #2 beat Omni 41 and Killshot (LA Fitness - Hanover Park) in advancing to the Championship Match against LA Fitness - Tinley Park on Saturday, April 28, 2009. On the strength of doubles play Team #2 won the championship match 19 - 14!
Members of YMCA #2 include:
Mike Evon, Mike Anderson, Mike McGarry, Jim Elsener, Sam Elsener, Larry Dohman, Cary Dohman, Jon Kreyer and Emil Baumbach.
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FitSTART® UPDATE
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In February we awarded 3 FREE 3 Month memberships to new members who were willing to write us and explain why they needed to begin living a healthier lifestyle and how FitSTART® would help them achieve this goal. As the 12-week program winds down, we caught up with these members for the 3rd time to see where they are in their journey...
Tony
Question and Answer Session III
Q. How do you feel as the FitSTART® 12-week program nears the end?
A.
I'm sorry to say that I'm no longer doing the FitStart® program because
I had to move to Florida to help my mom take care of my I'll father.
However, I have been keeping very active through hiking and swimming.
 JayneQuestion and Answer Session III
Q. How do you feel as the FitSTART® 12-week program nears the end?
A.
I'm doing very very well thank you re: working out... =) I have been
going running on my lunch break w/ my co-workers along the lake along
w/ doing my own strength training stuff at home. I'm totally seeing a
difference and can i just say - I felt really happy and confident while
I was in FL in my bathing suit! it was a great feeling - not that "I
have arrived" - but that I know, for me, how much different I feel
inside and out... thank you!
I'm up to running 2+ (decently
quick) miles w/ no problem now...and my arms are definitely much
stronger thanks to those horrid things called push-ups (and those
torture instruments called 'machines')! teeheehee.... It's all working
& coming together... next I must focus on the bike and get back on
a schedule in the pool...hmm. now that the weather is warmer - I'm
looking forward to the water more! =)  Laurie
Question and Answer Session III
Q. How do you feel as the FitSTART® 12-week program nears the end?
A.
I am sad to be nearing the end of the program!!!! I feel like I have
become a part of a new community. I really have enjoyed meeting so
many new people. Everyone is so kind and welcoming. Physically, I do
feel that I am becoming stronger and healthier. Hopefully these new
workout habits will continue. Thanks for the opportunity!!!
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