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March 23- Y-SOCIAL guest Carolyn Costello Occupational Therapist
March 31 - Deadline to register for Bam Bam T-Ball
April 1 - Deadline to register for River Cruise to D.C.
April 10 - YMCA Healthy Kids Day! |
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| Richmond County YMCA Website
Richmond County Schools
Warsaw-Richmond Co. Chamber of Commerce
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Preschoolers Love YMCA and "Food Friends"
The Richmond County YMCA Preschool has taken the iniative to introduce fresh food ideas to their youngsters. Of course you know the problem our nation faces with childhood obesity. Rates are increasing at alarming rates and even more so right here in the Northern Neck.
The YMCA has begun a new program called "Food Friends." This preschool cirriculum puts fun into the idea of fresh fruits and vegetables. Donna Belfield, YMCA Preschool Director, says, "Too many children consume packaged, processed foods as a rule, not just on occasion, so we want to try and educate these children on healthier options." At the YMCA Preschool students get to experience new foods, such as a raddish, gouda cheese and more after the weekly "Food Friends" Puppet Show. |
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Healthy Kids Day Draws Hundreds!
The YMCA will once again partner with the Richmond County Little League to provide one of the community's largest family events. April 10, just following Little Legaue Opening Ceremonies the Richmond County YMCA will host Healthy Kids Day at the adjacent Richmond County Fair Grounds. "It just makes sense, this community is baseball/softball crazy so we want to go to them, and help make the day even more fun and celebrate healthy kids," exclaims Meagan Ptucha, YMCA Youth & Family Director.
YMCA Healthy Kids Day is a national event that draws thousands across the country in an effort to celebrate healthy choices for youth and families. Vendors of all kinds will be on hand including, church youth groups, the health department, dentists, local fire safety, rescue squad, a healthy snack station and much more. There also will be live demonstrations from the VA K-9 Rescue, YMCA Karate program, a GIANT slide and moon bounce and LIVE music. Healthy Kids Day festivities kick off at 11 am. |
Next Day Trip - D.C. Cherry Blossom Cruise
What's more beautiful than Spring? Spring in D.C. Come along with the YMCA April 7, to Washington D.C. and enjoy a river boat cruise. The trip includes a charter bus trip to and from D.C with lunch. Make a deposit to hold your spot by April 1.
Monthly YMCA day trips are open for anyone to attend. Past trips include the NYC Rockettes, Virginia Home & Garden Show, Baltimore Aquarium and many others. |
Register NOW for YMCA Bam Bam Tee Ball!
Boys and girls ages 2 1/2 to 4 years are invited to join the 9th season of YMCA Bam Bam Tee Ball in Richmond County. One of the most popular family programs in the community, parents get to play with their child and even get to run the bases! The kids LOVE to see Mom or Dad running with them. Sign up now, limited space available, deadline is March 31.
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YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice
through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
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