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FACILITY RENTALS
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 July/2010
Greetings!

Greetings from Ozark Mountain YMCA! We'd just like to let you know about a few of our upcoming events!

Youth Programs

Y KidsSummer Odyssey Day Camp
Still seeking childcare for the summer?  Bring your kids to the YMCA where we have nurturing counselors that promote an atmosphere of fun & friendship while they help children explore the world around them through weekly themed weeks, field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, activities, inflatable time, rock climbing, open gymnastics, character education projects, special guests, and much more!!!!  Field trips include Castle Rock, Silver Dollar City, Dixie Stampede, Swimming, bowling, and much more!  Spaces are approaching capacity! Sign up today!
 
When:  Now-August 13th
Hours: 7 am - 6:30 pm-M-F
Cost:   Full Time-4 to 5 days per week    
Full Time-YMCA Member                 $65                             
Full Time-Community Participant      $75                 
Full Time-Free/Reduced Lunch          50% off weekly rate  
Part time-1-3 days per week
Part Time-YMCA Member                 $40     
Part Time-Community Participant      $50
*Plus a $20 registration fee and $100 activity fee
Ages:  5-12 years
Registration- Limited spots still available
-For more information contact Bobbie Wydeen at 417-337-YMCA or by e-mail at bwydeen@ozarkmtnymca.org
 
 
Summer Youth Programs:
Biddy Tee Ball                 June 15-July 20
K-2 Coach PitchJune        5 - July 10
3-6 RedBird Rookies        July 6 - July 29
Youth Golf Lessons         July Sessions forming
Youth Tennis Lessons     July Sessions forming
Call Joe Lane (337-YMCA) for more information. jlane@ozarkmtnymca.org 
 
 
Prime-Time 2010-11
School will be starting just around the corner!!We are now taking registrations for the 2010/11 school year.  Hold your spot for the Fall Now!! 
Starts: 1st day of school: Hollister August 12th / Branson August 19th
For: Grades K-6th
Where: Hollister Elementary-PM
            Branson Primary-AM and PM
            Branson Elementary East-AM and PM
 
When: From 7am until 8:15am and immediately after school until 6:30pm, M-F unless school is not in session
Experience a variety of organized and enriching activities
For more information, please contact Bobbie Wydeen at 417-337-YMCA(9622) or  bwydeen@ozarkmtnymca.org 
 

Preschool Story Time
Please join Miss Bobbie for great stories, fun flannel board activities, songs, and music Friday mornings at 10:00am before Preschool Open Gymnastics.  Hope to see you there- remember the more the merrier! For more information contact Bobbi Wydeen at 417-337-YMCA or by e-mail at bwydeen@ozarkmtnymca.org
 
Swim Lessons
Begins July 5th-August 24th (First come first serve basis)
Lessons are located at the Oakmont Community Center
Time:        5:00-5:30 p Preschool Class (3-4 yrs)
                5:30-6:00 p Beginner Class
                6:00-6:30 p Intermediate Class
Cost: Members $30 for 8 week session
          Non-Members $ 45 for a 8 week session
Any questions contact: Monica Morris  at 417-337-YMCA (9622) or mmorris@ozarkmtnymca.org

Wellness and Gymnastics

fitness
Gymnastics Day Camp: Coming soon!  Gymnastics Day Camp August 2-6.  Instruction and fun for all recreational and team levels. For more information contact Monica Morris, 417-337-9622 or mmorris@ozarkmtnymca.org 
 
Recreational and Competitive Team Gymnastics:
The YMCA provides a state-of-art facility and hosts the only USAG competitive gymnastics team in the area.  The Ozark Mountain YMCA provides basic to advanced gymnastics classes.  From Mom and Me Classes, Beginner and Advanced Classes, and Boys Gymnastics to our competitive team, we have something for everyone.Summer schedule is going on now and fall classes are fast approaching and filling up! Enroll today! Sign up today for Gymnastics Summer Day Camp for all levels August 2-6.
Cost:  Priced according to program level.
When: Monday-Friday
Ages: 18 months and older
For more information contact Monica Morris at 417-337-YMCA or by e-mail at mmorris@ozarkmtnymca.org 
 
 School Aged Open Gymnastics:
A great time of fun and exercise, kids will have a great time playing on the trampoline and in the foam pit.  
Cost:  Free to Family Members/$3 per child for non-members
When: Saturdays 12-2pm
Ages: 5 and older
For more information contact Monica Morris at 417-337-YMCA or by e-mail at mmorris@ozarkmtnymca.org 
 
Preschool Open Gymnastics:
Preschool parents, bring your kids to the Ozark Mountain YMCA!  The kids will have a great time playing on the trampoline and in the foam pit.  
Cost:  Free to Family Members/$3 per child for non-members
When: Friday mornings 10:15-11:15am
Ages:  0-4 years
 
Wellness Program:
Whether you'd like a personal introduction to our facility, a Wellness program designed to best meet your needs or you'd simply like someone to chat with you about your health goals, our Healthy Lifestyles visit is for you. Meet with one of our Personal Exercise Program (PEP) Coaches, tell us how we can best serve you here at the Y and make the best of your membership. Make a strong commitment to your health and sign up at the front desk. Appointments are free to all new members.
For more information contact Monica Morris at 417-337-YMCA(9622) or mmorris@ozarkmtnymca.org 
 
Adult Men's Over 18 Summer Basketball League:
The summer Monday evening league is going on now. We have 12 exciting teams competing for the coveted Joe Lane Memorial trophy and bragging rights for the summer! Come out and watch these guys burn up the court and set the rims ablaze! 
 
Ozark Mountain Group Fitness Classes - FREE to members
Instructor's Choice                          AM-PM Zumba
Beginner Yoga                                   Nia                                                        
Group Cycling                                    Turbo Kick                                           Silver Sneakers Muscular Strength
Body Rock                                           Running Class                         Silver Sneakers  Yoga Stretch
Low Impact Aerobics                      Ab-defining
For more information contact Monica Morris @ 417-337-YMCA(9622) or mmorris@ozarkmtnymca.org 
 
YMCA Running Class:
Want to learn how to run faster and farther?  Join our early Saturday morning class that offers instruction and practice in using power with quickness and ease of movement.  Benefits:
·         Learn proper race pacing.
·         Enhance fast-twitch muscle fibers, improving your speed.
·         Train for 5 K races and half-marathons.
·         Have fun training with fellow runners.
When: Running classes every Monday morning 8:00am - 9:00 am
Where: YMCA
Cost: Free to members; Day fee for non members
For more information contact Monica Morris@ 4d17-332-YMCA(9622) or mmorris@ozarkmtnymca.org 
 
Silver Sneakers Wellness Program:
Silver Sneakers group exercise classes offer the best opportunity for you to stay on track toward your health and fitness goals. You'll find the classes beneficial regardless of your fitness level or health condition, and you're sure to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow members. Certified Instructors or trained to be sensitive to your needs and fitness level. We offer Muscular Strength & Range of Movement and Yoga Stretch.
We also celebrate birthdays quarterly with a pot-luck lunch!!!!
Please call for more information and times of classes offered. You can pick up a class schedule at front desk. 
 
Zumba:
If you like moving and shaking your hips to a Latin beat, you'll LOVE this workout! We now have classes for morning hip-shakers as well as evening hip-shakers. All levels of fitness welcomed!!
When: Tuesday                Time:10:30 -11:15am 
When: Thursday               Time: 10:30-11:15am
                                                Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Cost: Free to members/non-members call for more information
For more information contact Monica Morris @ 337-YMCA or
mmorris@ozarkmtnymca.org
 

Facility Rentals

Facility & Party Rentals at the YMCA!
Looking for fun and exciting place to hold an activity?  Consider the YMCA!  Facility rentals are available at the Ozark Mountain YMCA for birthday parties, corporate meetings/parties, lock-in, banquets, Holiday Celebrations, and much more.  You can rent the entire facility or just the rooms you need.  The Inflatable Bounce House, gymnastics area, and rock wall are available for birthday parties. Contact the Y today to rent the facility for your next business party, family Christmas Party or New Years Day Party!
For more information contact Tiffany Stevens at 417-337-YMCA or by e-mail at tstevens@ozarkmtnymca.org

Camp Wakonda

 
Camp WakondaClick here to check out the all new camp brochure!
 
Summer will be here soon and YMCA Camp Wakonda is here to give your child a wonderful summer camp experience.  With programs for kids entering 2nd - 9th grade there's something for everyone.  You can sign up at the front desk of any Ozarks Regional YMCA or mail a registration form to Camp Wakonda, 22237 Lawrence 2080, Ash Grove, MO 65604.
For more information about the summer schedule you can check us out at www.orymca.org and click on Camp Wakonda under the blue locations link. Questions? Contact our Camp Director, Matt Shroyer at mshroyer@campwakonda.org

YMCA Area Community Events

 

Community Garden: Come by to see our garden located behind the Y now producing fruits and vegetables. Own your "box" of land and grow healthy foods, receive advice from master gardeners, learn the benefits of eating natural foods and participate in classes about canning and cooking.
  • Cost per box is $25 for Y members or $50 for prospective members. Box includes rock, compost, soil and some seed.
  • Cost per tire is $10 for Y members and $25 for prospective members. Tire includes rock, compost, soil and some seed.

 Walking Trails: Work has begun!!!! We are proud to have walking trails behind the Y taking shape. Volunteers have been blazing a trail under a beautiful tree canopy alongside Turkey Creek. Enjoy the babbling creek and the beautiful trees and wildflowers as you exercise those muscles get your heart pumping! (If you want a challenge take a walk along the east trail with hills). Trail opening in September!

B2J2 Branson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coming in July!  Train with Purple Belt Coach Rick Koenig. Be a part of this exciting new program and register for limited-space classes forming now for ages 13 and up.  Join us for an Open House exhibition on Saturday July 10th at 10:00am at the Ozark Mountain Family YMCA. For more information contact Joe Lane at 417-337-YMCA(9622) or jlane@ozarkmtnymca.org

1st Annual "Smoking on the Strip" BBQ Cook Off: This event will include a 5K run, live music all day from 8 regional bands, a supervised YMCA playground area for children with a swimming pool and lifeguards, and great finger-lickin'food from 10 Branson renowned BBQ competitive vendors.

When: August 7th

Where: Area 57 on Hwy 76

For more information contact Joe Lane at 417-337-YMCA (9622) or jlane@ozarkmtnymca.org

2010 Moon Cruise: Join us for this exciting evening on Tablerock Lake! Board one of 10 luxury houseboats at the Chateau Marina and cruise to D'Monaco's Resort for an elegant buffet on the beach and live entertainment from local celebrity bands. Enjoy a leisurely Cruise back to the Chateau with your friends under a beautiful moon reflecting on the lake. We can accommodate you and 25 of your friends by your purchase of a full boat for the evening or we can make reservations for individual tickets.

When: Saturday August 28th

For more information contact Talbird Lovan at 417-337-YMCA (9622) or tlovan@ozarkmtnymca.org

Cassville Y Not Tri
We are now taking registrations. It's a sprint triathlon to be held at the Cassville Aquatics Center on July 10th @ 8:30am
400 Yard Swim, 15 mile Bike, and a 3 mile run. Sign up today.
If you have any question contact Stacy @ Monett Area YMCA 417.235.8213
For more information about Ozarks Regional YMCA please visit orymca.org. We hope you've found this issue helpful.
 
Sincerely,
 
Ozark Mountain
YMCA
 
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