ENSURING
A BRIGHTER
FUTURE
ROY BLUNT YMCA OF BOLIVAR &
DALLAS COUNTY AREA YMCA |
Greetings from the Y! We'd just like to let you know about a few of our upcoming events! |
HELP THE JOPLIN FAMILY Y The Joplin Family Y has partnered with United Way and the Red Cross to provide free childcare to all families that were victims of the tornado. There are more than 3,000 children that need care in Joplin. The Y needs more funding to be able to take care of these children and families in need. Please help by making a donation at the front desk. Please help support the community of Joplin in their time of need. |
|
UPCOMING EVENTS
BOLIVAR 
Summer Day Camp
It's the summer to discover. Day Camp is for children entering grades 1st through 6th. Each week your child will participate in exciting field trips, swimming, roller skating, and super science days, as well as focus on our Christian mission through out the summer. Lunch and two snacks will be served each day.
Session Dates: May 31-August 17th.
Registration fee: $20 (No registration fee for those who sign-up for auto draft).
Full time fee: $75/$90 per week Part time fee: $60/$75
Summer School full time: $50/$65 Summer School part time: $45/$50
For your convenience each participant has the option of selecting up to four weeks vacation (M-F, in 1 week blocks). Several payment options are available to make paying easier! Financial aid is available. *Camp will not be in session
on July 4. For more information contact Johanna Wood at 326-3100 or jwood@bolivarymca.org.
Triathlon
Sponsored by Farmers Insurance-Justin Blair
This is a FUN competitive event designed for children only and parent/child teams.
When: Saturday, July 23 at 8:45am.
Registration Deadlines: Early: Monday, July 18. Final: Saturday, July 23 by 8:15am,
$10 late fee day of.
Divisions: Parent/Child Team (One parent/guardian per child per entry. Both must participate together in each event).
Youth Individual (9-12 & 13-14 ages only)
Ages 5-8: Swim 25 yards, Bike 1 mile, Run .5 mile
Ages 9-12: Swim 50 yards, Bike 1.5 miles, Run 1 mile
Ages 13-14: Swim 100 yards, Bike 3 miles, Run 2 miles
Cost: Y Members: Team $18, Youth Individual $10. Non-Members: Team $28, Youth individual $15.
Fee includes participant t-shirt. Make sure to register early! $10 late fee on day of July 23.
DALLAS COUNTY
Summer Day Camp
Dallas County will have our summer day camp again this year. The program will feature exciting days filled with age appropriate activities for all the children. Each
week the camp will go on a field trip as well as swimming. Please contact the Dallas County Y for more information.
Bitty Ball Begins in July!
An exciting introduction to basketball for 3-5 year olds will be at the Dallas County Area YMCA on Saturdays in July. Kids will learn basic skills including dribbling, passing and shooting all with super low hoops and mini basketballs. A great way for kids to get hooked on basketball and beat the summer heat. For more information call Michelle, 417.345.1116.
|
|
BOLIVAR HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Healthy Lifestyles Visits
Free to Members!!! Let us help you get started in your wellness routine. Meet with our healthy lifestyle coach to help you develop your own healthy lifestyle. Our coach will find out what will work best for you and introduce you to everything that the YMCA has to offer. Call the front desk at 326-3100 to set up your appointment. For questions contact Katie Green, kgreen@bolivarymca.org or (417)326-3100 ext. 206.
Group Exercise
Come and preview our group exercise classes on Saturday, April 2! Come and go as you please or try them all! Non-members are welcome to attend group exercise classes at no charge during the week of March 28-April 2.
|
BOLIVAR HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Sports Programs
Flag Football: K-2nd Grade
Tackle Football: 3rd-6th Grade ($12 football equipment usage fee)
Cheerleading: 3rd-6th Grade
Soccer: PreK-8th Grade
Registration: June 27-July 24. Programs will begin in August. Participants may request a coach, there will not be a draft. Participants may register online or at the YMCA.
Contact Brent Good for more information at 326-3100 or bgood@bolivarymca.org.
New Tennis Program
Tennis skills clinic for youth ages 10 and under. The clinic will be held July 5-30 at the Bolivar Middle School tennis courts. Registration will begin in June. Contact the YMCA for details.
Prime Time
Prime Time is a school-year long program designed to meet the needs of families who need quality after school child care. Prime Time is a safe, well-supervised, value-promoting program that meets all state day care licensing requirements. Prime Time begins the first day of school and ends on the last day of school. The program is in session on all regular school days, Monday-Friday. If school is not in session Prime Time is not in session. For your convenience, we have divided the payments into 18 equal payments. Due to ongoing operation expenses, there are no rate reductions for absences.
Registration Fee $20
Full Time (1-5 days) $50/semi monthly for family members
$62.50/non-members
Part Time (1-3 days) $42.50/semi monthly for family members
$50/non-members
YTeens
YTeens is an afterschool club for middle school students. It is a safe and well-supervised, value-promoting program by YMCA Teen Staff who facilitate a wide variety of activities from which the students choose. Activities include homework time, arts and crafts, video games, personal training, and sports and athletic activities.
Fee Schedule: Contribution based. Contact Johanna Wood for more information. |
SUMMER AQUATICS
POOL IS OPEN!
Open Swim: Monday-Thursday 1:00-5:45pm, Friday 1:00-8:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 1:00-5:00pm.
Daily Pass Fees: Adult 18+ $3.50, Youth 10-18 $2.75, Ages 4-9 $2.25, Ages 3 & Under FREE.
Season Pool Passes: Y Members FREE, Families $95, Adults 18+ $75, Youth 4-17 $65, Ages 3 & under FREE.
YMCA Swim Team: Members $15, Non-members $48. Age Groups: 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, & 17-25.
*All swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool.
Swim Lessons: Members $15, Non-members $48.
All sessions run for 2 weeks and meet Monday-Thursday from 10:00-10:45am or 11-11:45am or 6-6:45pm.
Session 1: June 6-17, Session 2: June 20-July 1, Session 3: July 11-22, Session 4: July 25-Aug 5.
Parent/Child: 6 months-3 years
Pike: Grades PreK-K Eel: Grades PreK-K
Rays: Grades PreK-K
Polliwogs: Age 6+
Guppies: Age 7+
Minnows: Age 7+
Fish: Age 8+
Flying Fish: Age 8+ (9-9:45am)
Shark: Age 8+ (9-9:45am) |
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free12-week program for Cancer Survivors who have recently become de-conditioned from their treatment and/or disease. The program is based in a small group setting and each participant receives one-on-one time with a trainer. The goal is to help patients build muscle strength and endurance to improve their functional ability. The primary focus of LIVESTRONG is to increase self-esteem and decrease therapy side effects. The ultimate goal is for participants to continue practicing a healthy lifestyle once completing the program. The participant and their family receive a free family membership to the YMCA during the 12 weeks. Contact Katie Green for more information. |
FACILITY & PARTY RENTALS AT THE BOLIVAR YMCA
Facility Rentals Are Looking for a fun and exciting place to hold your next event? The YMCA offers rentals for your next birthday party, corporate meetings/parties, lock-ins, banquets and much more! You can rent the entire facility or just the rooms you need! Contact Katie Green, kgreen@bolivarymca.org
|
BOLIVAR'S Y AFTER HOURS SKATING
Fun for the whole family! Come experience Y After Hours! Roller skating, bounce house, foosball, and so much more! Saturdays,6:00-8:00pm during the school year. Fee Schedule: Free to members.
|
DALLAS CO. HEALTH & WELLNESS
Wellness Group Exercise Classes
CARDIO KICKBOXING
It's a great combination of boxing, martial arts and aerobics blended together to produce an impactful cardiovascular workout. Kickboxing workout offers a full body workout, from the core muscle groups to the small muscle groups. Participants get to burn huge amount of calories in this process. Since the complete body is involved, the calorie consumption rate is always high, thus helping one in their weight loss target
Monday and Wednesday from 5:45-6:45am
LITE AND LOW
A fun safe workout for all. This is a strictly low impact aerobic class. This class is at a lower tempo, moves to a slower pace, and has fewer directional changes. This class is great for beginners, those looking to start getting back in shape, and those just looking for a lower impact class.
Monday and Wednesday from 4:15-5:00pm.
Saturday from 10:15-11:00am
AEROBICS/CARDIO STRENGTH
This cross training approach to exercise incorporates the various styles and training principles used in sports conditioning & cardio workouts. Train your body and mind! All levels welcome.
Monday from 5:15-6:00pm
Saturday from 8:15-9:00am
CORE MANIA
Targets the abdomen and your lower back muscles known as your core. Uses body resistance exercises, balance exercises, core boards and stability balls to improve posture and create a strong center.
Tuesday from 5:30-6:15pm
Saturday from 9:15-10:00am
PACE
The PACE arthritis program consists of 4 main elements. Exercise - including stretching or range of motion exercises, strengthening exercises and endurance routines. Health Education - providing up to date information about arthritis self-management and exercise. Movement Activities - to promotesocial interaction, movement, balance and body awareness. Relaxation Exercises - to introduce and practice various stress management techniques which are helpful for stress and pain reduction.
Monday and Friday from 10:00-11:00am
ZUMBA 1
Combines high energy and motivation music with unique moves and combinations that allow participants to dance away their worries and get in shape! These routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. ALL levels welcome.
Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-2:45pm
Wednesday and Friday from 5:15-6:00pm
CIRCUIT TRAINING
Circuit training is a proven method of strength training that increases cardio fitness as it "tones". A properly designed circuit will increase your lean muscle mass, speed up your metabolism and enhance your aerobic capacity. Great compliment to the Lite & Low class!
Saturday from 7:30-8:00am
BOOT CAMP
Intense interval training class incorporating cardiovascular drills and strength training. High paced class may use stations, equipments, and boot camp like drills.
Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30-7:30pm
SILVER SNEAKERS
Muscular Strength & Range of Movement.
Have fun and move to the music using a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball are used for resistance and a chair is used for seating and/or standing support.
Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00-11:00am
TAI CHI
Learn how to strengthen and relax your body, relieve mental stress and physical tension and greatly increase body awareness and balance. Tai Chi for Arthritis was developed jointly by the Arthritis Foundation. Our Tai Chi program will include muscle strengthening, flexibility, and fitness. Additional health benefits include: increased relaxation, better balance, improved posture, and increased immunity. All levels are welcome.
Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30-1:30pm
POWER STRETCHING
Gently improve core strength, flexibility, and muscular stature. Class will be led through stretches and some yoga postures. The class is designed to increase flexibility through seated and lying postures along with passive release of muscle tension while building muscle and increasing flexibility.
Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30-5:15pm
FLOOR CORE WORK
Targets the abdomen and your lower back muscles known as your core. Uses body resistance exercises, balance exercises, core boards and stability balls to improve posture and create a strong center.
Thursday from 5:30-6:15pm
ZUMBA BASIC
Participants will use Zumba's main workout routine which teaches participants the introductory movements and practices to help you become fit and trim. Zumba basic still includes the same high energy and unique moves and combinations that allow participants to dance away their worries and get in shape! ALL levels welcome to this FUN class!
Friday from 4:15-5:00pm
|
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Events 417 Idea Home
In the Estates at Summit Ridge
The YMCA needs your help!
We're looking for Volunteers for the spectacular 417 Magazine Idea Home in the Estates at Summit Ridge, an exclusive gated community located in east Springfield. Volunteers will act as guides as people tour the home. A Volunteer coffee will be held on May 26 to give complete information.
The YMCA will host home tours June 2-5 (Thurs - Sun) and June 9-12,with 3-hour volunteer shifts available. Proceeds from the tours will go to the YMCA Strong Kids financial assistance program to help kidsand families! If you'd like to volunteer, please contact Keith Morris @ 417-862-8962 X133 or at kmorris@orymca.org. We can't do it without you! Please come out and help!
The Old World style home is the concept of Euro World Designs by Ron Hill and is being built by Doug Pits Construction. It showcases a 6,800 square foot open floor plan, which was built to accommodate the needs and activities of today's busy family. The home will feature the latest interior amenities, upscale home furnishings, top of the line appliances, luxurious fixtures and the latest in home comfort technologies, all provided by the best and brightest suppliers and designers in 417 land . The 417 Idea Home is sure to inspire you with its creative ideas that you can incorporate in your own home.
As the 2011 Idea Home is in the making we invite you to follow the progress online at www.417ideahome.com . Through the Strong Kids Financial Assistance program, Ozarks Regional YMCA awarded 1.3 million dollars in financial assistance to more than 5,000 people so they could participate in Prime Time before and after school child care, youth sports, swim lessons, Y memberships, gymnastics, Camp Wakonda, Arts Academy and other YMCA programs.
Camp Wakonda
Your summer adventure starts at Camp Wakonda. We offer week-long overnight camp experiences for grades 2nd -9th. The 2011 year will be an exciting year for camp Wakonda as we welcome our new pool facility and an improved program. Campers will learn about themselves, the environment, and gain new skills. They will build new friendships with both cabin mates and counselors. Camp Wakonda allows campers to experience God and the Y mission in a pristine outdoor environment where they feel close to God's perfect creation. They'll have a great time playing games, climbing on the tower, swimming in the pool, and just being kids. They will be challenged to think of how to become people of character and of course they will have tons of fun!
For information or a brochure, contact Matt Shroyer at 417-491-4206 or mshroyer@campwakonda.org
Pottenger-McNay Benefit Golf Classic
OZARK MOUNTAIN FAMILY YMCA
Friday, June 17, 2011 at John Daly's Murder Rock Golf
and Country Club, Branson, Mo.
Register by June 10, 2011
$600/team 4-person scramble Tee off is 1:00pm
Registration fee includes greens fees, carts and prizes.
Lunch will be provided before the tournament by Famous Dave's.
Contests consist of longest drives, closest-to-the-pin, and hole-in-one. Prizes will be given for the contests listed above as well as flight prizes.
Contact Reba Bristow at 417.881.8273 X 112 or at rbristow@jonesymca.org |
For more information about Ozarks Regional YMCA please visit orymca.org. We hope you've found this issue helpful.
Roy Blunt YMCA of Bolivar & Dallas County Area YMCA Please do not reply to this email. Send all concerns to jeaton@orymca.org |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
