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Calendar
May 3 - Registration open to all for Summer Camp
May 21 - Membership Special Begins
May 31 - Deadline for volunteers for Naylor's Beach Triathlon.
June 3 - Naylor's Beach Triathlon
June 4 - Last day to register for Softball Camp |
RICHMOND COUNTY FAMILY YMCA
45 George Brown Lane
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-4117 A branch of the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA
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| A SUMMER OF ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES | | |
YMCA Summer Camp: kid tested & parent approved. Summer 2012 will mark the sixteenth consecutive year the YMCA has provided a day camp in Richmond County. The very first year began because a group of passionate parents who just wanted more for their children during the summer months. Today there are many reasons why YMCA Camp fills up with one hundred campers each day.
Weekly activities include opening and closing ceremonies, big games, songs, crafts, sports, field trips, swimming, contests and prizes. While YMCA Camp is for ages 5 to 12 years old, this summer, the Richmond County YMCA is also hosting a Teen Camp for ages 13-14.
Four days each week campers get to enjoy the pristine nature of Westmoreland State Park. Campers not only enjoy daily swimming but the state of the art enclosed water slide is a favorite. YMCA campers also make use of other state park amenities such as canoeing, kayaking, nature exploration and much more. Each week campers take a field trip, including Great Wolf Lodge, Cobble Stone Park and much more.
Registration is now open and spots are available. Parents are encouraged to sign up soon to guarantee enrollment. YMCA Summer Camp is held each day from 7 am to 6 pm at Richmond County Intermediate School. As with any YMCA program financial assistance is available through the YMCA Guardian Program. Camp Brochure & Field Trip Schedule |
| BUY A DUCK STRENGTHEN A COMMUNITY | | |
 Be a part of RivahFest while supporting your community buy purchasing a duck. The excitement of the RivahFest Rappahannock River Duck Race gets bigger and better each year. This year the purchase of each duck race ticket will benefit the Richmond County YMCA Strong Communities Campaign.
The YMCA Strong Communities Campaign raises funds so that no one is turned away from YMCA programs for the inability to pay. In 2011 the YMCA provided over $93,000 in scholarships.
Purchase your RivahFest Duck Race tickets at the YMCA in Warsaw or find a YMCA board member. Ducks are $5 each and 1st place wins $1000, 2nd place $500 and 3rd place $250. |
| GIVE TIME IN A MEANINGFUL WAY | | |
The YMCA is one of the largest volunteer organizations in the world. On June 3rd, Richmond Multisports is asking for the YMCA to flex its volunteer muscles at the largest athletic event in the Northern Neck, the Naylor's Beach Triathlon.
"The event has challenged the YMCA to provide 100 volunteers and in doing so they will make a donation to the YMCA financial assistance program," says YMCA staff. Volunteers are needed throughout the course to keep the over 600 athletes safe, hydrated and on track. Volunteer opportunities include kayakers, body markers, setup, food/awards, water stops, parking, registration or just wherever you might be needed.
Volunteers can register at the YMCA in Warsaw or by going to the volunteer tab at www.richmondmultisports.com. Be sure to identify your volunteer organization as the "YMCA."
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| RICHMOND COUNTY YMCA U15 WINS TOURNAMENT | | |
The newly formed Richmond County Arsenal started their travel program just a few weeks ago. The U15 team, which is a part of the Richmond County YMCA, played for the first time at the Middlesex YMCA Invitational Tournament. The 8-team tournament featured teams from Mathews, Middlesex and West Point YMCAs as well as Parks & Recreation Departments in Gloucester and New Kent.
The Arsenal went undefeated in pool play winning: 8-0, 2-1 & 4-1. In the championship game facing New Kent, the first half finished a 1-1 tie. Richmond County pulled away in the second half finishing with a 5-1 win. The Richmond County Arsenal are coached by Jerome Nelson and Brian Belfield. The team plans to continue tournament play throughout the summer. |
| PRESCHOOL TO RECOGNIZE CLASS OF 2012 | | |
 The Richmond County YMCA is thrilled to successfully wrap up its fifth preschool year and graduating class. The 2011-2012 school year opened up to 2 ½ year olds for the first time, adding a new element to the preschool. This addition allowed for 35 students to participate, which also marked the fifth year the Preschool operated at full capacity. The 2012-2013 year is already full as well, but a waiting list has been established.
Graduation ceremonies will be held June 12 at 6 p.m. at Warsaw Baptist Church.
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| SOFTBALL CAMP READY FOR BIGGEST YEAR YET | | |
The Richmond County YMCA will, once again, host the "Complete Game Softball Camp," June 18-21 at the Richmond County Little League Complex. The camp for ages 8-17 provides thorough instruction in the areas of hitting, infield play, outfield play, base running, agilities, pitching and catching.
The camp directors include Lacey Berry, currently the second baseman at Randolph Macon and Philip Belfield, current coach of the 23u Rowdies softball program. Members of the 23u Rowdies will help provide instruction and also share their experiences at some of the most competitive collegiate softball programs in the country. Players set to appear represent the University of Tennessee, James Madison University, Norfolk State, Liberty, Western Carolina, Stony Brook, Southwest Oklahoma State and others.
The deadline to register is June 4. More Information |
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