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Knox County YMCA
Member News
 May, 2010 - Vol 2, Issue 5
In This Issue
2010 Strong Kids & Activate Galesburg Campaigns
May & June Highlights
Summer Day Camp
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Big thanks to YMCA member Vicki Hartman who spent several days donating her time and talent to paint the Zumba platform.  Fantastic job!
 
 

Summer Updates!

We will be returning to our Summer Hours beginning June 1st. 
Summer Hours
Monday-Friday: 
     5:30am-9:00pm
Saturday:
     8:00am-5:00pm
Sunday:  
     Closed
 
Summer Babysitting Hours
(FREE with family membership!) 
Monday-Friday:
     8:45am-11:45am 
Monday:
     5pm-7:00pm 
Thursday: 
     5:00pm-7:30pm
Greetings!
           YMCA Building  
Welcome to May!  We've been busy at the Y this past month:  our annual Strong Kids Campaign kicked off on April 15th, the Zumbathon was a great success with 77 participants and many people were able to  try our our free group cycling classes.  We're getting ready for Summer Day Camp registration and continuing work on our campaign.  We are also moving to summer hours and will have updated babysitting hours.  See below for more details!  

2010 Strong Kids Campaign & 

 Activate Galesburg Capital Campaign "A Brick in Time"
  
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Strong Kids Campaign
Our 2010 Strong Kids Campaign kicked off April 15th to a strong start.  We have a goal this year of $50,000.  The Strong Kids Campaign provides the support for our annual needs to meet our mission every day.  Funds from this annual campaign help us to offer financial assistance to those with the inability to pay for services.  Membership and enrollment in classes is open to all, with no one denied membership or services due to the inability to pay.  
 
To make a one time or ongoing donation please click the button below.  Or, for more information you may contact Linus or Heather at the Y or by calling 344-1324. 
 
 
 Strong Kids Give Now
 
 
Activate Galesburg Capital Campaign
We are also into the "Friends of the Y" portion of our Activate Galesburg Capital Campaign.  This campaign is to develop soccer fields and expand and renovate the YMCA.  Check out our plans and campaign progress in the front lobby!  As part of the YMCA's expansion plan, a brick "patio" will be included adjacent to the outdoor picnic and concession area of the new Outdoor Soccer and Sports Complex.  This wonderful new program space will be a part of the community for generations to come.
 
You have the opportunity to purchase 4" X 8" bricks for a pledge of $300 or 8" X 8" bricks for $500.  Pledges may be paid over 3-5 years or in full at time of pledge.  Use a brick to honor or memorialize someone special or to recognize your business or your family in support of this wonderful project.  Examples of bricks already pledged will be in the lobby soon-keep a look out!
 
For more information about this great opportunity, you can see Linus or Heather at the Y or call 344-1324.       

May & June Highlights

May 4th-T-Ball Clinic Session II Begins
May 10th-T-Ball League Registration Deadline
May 30th-Last day the Y is open on Sundays until Fall
May 31st-YMCA Closed
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June 1st-Summer Hours Begin
June 7th-Session VI Begins
June 7th-Day Camp Begins
June 15th-T-Ball League Begins

Summer Day Camp 

Come and experience all the fun and adventure of YMCA Summer Day Camp!  YMCA Day Camp is an excellent opportunity to imagine, laugh, play, and grow!  The YMCA employs caring, responsible staff who love children and will look out for their best interests.  Activities range from field trips, cookouts, singing, arts & crafts, swimming, sports & games, plus a whole lot more!  Activities will take place at the YMCA, unless otherwise noted.  Children will swim daily from 3:00 - 3:45pm.  A swimsuit, towel and sack lunch should be brought daily.

 

Ages:  Children entering 1st grade-

Children entering 6th grade

When:  Sessions begin June 7, 2010

Where: Knox County YMCA

Camp Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Extended Care Hours:  6:30 - 9:00am & 4:00 - 6:00pm

 

Session Weeks & Themes:

1.         June 7 - 11th:                All About Me

2.         June 14-18th:                Be a Tourist in your own backyard*

3.         June 21-25th:                Survivor Week

4.         June 28-July 2nd:           Animal Fun*

5.         July 5-9th:                     Pen Pal Week

6.         July 12-16th:                 Wet & Wild*

7.         July 19-23rd:                 YMCA Character Week

8.         July 26-30th:                 Olympics*   

9.         Aug.2-6th:                     Wacky Week

10.       Aug. 9-13th:                  Fun Inventions*

 

*Sessions marked with an asterisk are fieldtrip weeks!

 

                        Fees:

            $90/Week for Y Members

            $105/Week for Non Members

 Financial Assistance is available for those that qualify.  See the front desk with questions.
Click here to download the Daycamp information packet
and registration forms (found on the last two pages of the packet).

Day Camp
Until next time,
 
Kelly M. Corbin
Membership & Marketing Director
Knox County YMCA