April 2010
YMCA TimesWe build strong kids, strong families, strong communities
Richmond County Family YMCA  |  45 George Brown Lane  |  P.O. Box 1136  |  Warsaw, Virginia 22572 | (804) 333-4117







IN THIS ISSUE:
CALENDAR

QUICK LINKS

Ashland Berry Farm

Family Fun Bike/Walk

Summer Day Camp

Camp Kekoka


CALENDAR:
 
April 28 - Day Camp Registration 6-8 pm.
 
May 9 - Mother's Day - Stop by the Y for a free gift.
 
May 13 - County Board of Supervisors Meeting 7 pm - Support recreation funding in Richmond Co.
 
May 20 - Deadline to register for Ashland Berry Farm Trip.
 
May 21 - YMCA Family Fun Bike/Walk
QUICK LINKS:
 
Richmond County YMCA Website
 
Richmond County Schools
 
Warsaw-Richmond Co. Chamber of Commerce
 
 
 
If you would like to link your church or non profit to this email, let us know.

DC Trip

Spring Showers Bring May...Gardens. 
 
On Wednesday May 26th, the Y-SOCIAL active older adults will take a Day Trip to the Ashland Berry Farm for a tour and lunch. Participants will depart at 10:30 am and return at approximately 5:00 pm. Trip goers will enjoy a delicous spring lunch along with a tour the garden center, ponds, and sites of the beautiful Ashland Berry Farm.
 
Members may attend for only $20 dollars  The deadline to register is May 20th. Y-SOCIAL is a partnership with Calvary United Methodist Church and provides weekly health & wellness classes, weekly speakers and monthly day trips for older adults in our community.  For questions or more information please contact Barbie Miles.
walders bike show

Family Fun Bike/Walk - Friday May 21st
 
On Friday May 21, the Richmond County YMCA will host its first ever YMCA Family Fun Bike/Walk.  Judging starts at 6 pm for the best themed family; dress alike or have fun decorating your bikes or stroller.  Food, drinks and music will be provided and even a moon bounce.  This is a family event so strollers are welcomed. Come out and enjoy a fun filled night with family and friends at the YMCA. For more information contact the YMCA.
camp pool

YMCA Now Registering for Summer Day Camp
 
Summer is quickly approaching and for many families in the Richmond County area, plans are being made for YMCA Summer Day Camp.  Boys and Girls, 5-14 will experience a summer to remember.  Everyday campers will swim, play sports, sing songs, enjoy family time, friends and just being creatively crazy!  Every Wednesday campers will take a field trip to such places as Kings Dominion, Water Country USA, Cobble Stone Park, Funland and so much more. 
 
Registration is open to everyone Wednesday April 28 from 6 pm-8 pm.  After this date parents will need to make an appointment with Meagan, Y Camp Director.  Spots will fill fast, the YMCA encourages you to register as soon as possible. 


YMCA Camp Kekoka - Wow, What a Summer!
 
What was one of your best childhood memories?  Most likely if you ever attended an overnight camp, you have strong memories of that experience.  Right here on the Northern Neck, YMCA Camp Kekoka gives 9-15 year olds that same opportunity.  Check out the camp website here, there is even a new "Rite of Passage Week" for 8 year olds. 
 
 
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