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April 2 - Spring Break Camp registration ends.
April 5 - 9 - Spring Break Camp S.A.F.E.
April 17 - Healthy Kids Day
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Healthy Kids Day
Put play in your day! Enjoy fun family activities with the Mathews Family YMCA on Saturday, April 17 from 10:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. at Thomas Hunter Middle School Sports Fields.
YMCA Healthy KidsŪ Day is the nation's largest health day for children and families. It offers families a chance to play together and learn more ways to make healthy choices for better well-being.
We will also be hosting a "fun-run" with prizes for completing the course. Races begin at 10 a.m. for ages 4-5, 11:00 a.m. for ages 6-8, and noon for ages 9-11.
Healthy Kids Day events are free and open to all. |
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Spring Break Camp S.A.F.E
The YMCA provides a safe, structured environment for kids to develop in spirit, mind, and body. Spring Break Camp S.A.F.E. (Sports And Fitness Enrichment) applies an emphasis on fitness which is provided through a variety of sports and games.
Kindergarten - 4th grade April 5-9 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Thomas Hunter Middle School Gym Cost is $89. Snacks and daily field trips included. Registration deadline is April 2.
Volunteer Opportunities
Do you or someone you know like to volunteering with children? Spring break camp is an awesome opportunity! Volunteer shifts are available from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Must be familiar with and like a variety of sports.
Chaperone local field trips. Shifts are available from 12:30 p.m. - 5:.00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Come on...be brave...spend the whole day with us! Volunteer for as many shifts/days as you want!
Call Brandon Gibbs at 725-1488 for further information. |
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Group Exercise
NEW! AQUATICS - Beginning June 14 at the Mathews Yacht Club. Classes meet 2 times per week for 4 weeks from 10:15-11:00 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday. Free for members; fee for program participants is $28.
CORE STRENGTH & TONE - Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15 p.m. Free for members or $7 per class to drop in.
HI/LO AEROBICS - Tuesday and Thursday, 5:00-6:00 p.m. at Central United Methodist Fellowship Hall. Free for members. Program participant fee is $40 for 7 weeks, or $7 per class to drop in.
GENTLE YOGA - Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Kingston Parish. Free for members. Program participant fee is $40 for 7 weeks, or $7 per class to drop in.
CLASSIC YOGA - Mondays from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. at Kingston Parish. Free for members. Program participant fee is $40 for 7 weeks, or $7 per class to drop in.
50+ AEROBICS - Free to all seniors. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at the Mathews Active Lifestyle Center. Intensity level is low to medium.
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Now Hiring for Summer!
Swim Instructor- must love kids ages 3-12; will certify the right person!
Sailing Coordinator - must have solid sailing experience, maturity, and ability to work with kids age 8-17.
Sailing Instructor - some sailing experience, maturity, and like to work with kids ages 8-17.
Water Exercise Instructor- will train the right person. Fitness background preferred.
Camp Counselors - must love kids ages 5-12 and enjoy one or more of the following activities: sports, arts/crafts, archeology, outdoor/nature activities.
Apply at the Mathews YMCA or online at www.peninsulaymca.org |
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Upcoming Youth Programs
Swim Lessons and Sailing Camps: Click for information and schedule. Choose from the options listed under "Upcoming Programs and Events."
Karate (Shotokan): Ages 9 - 17. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. in the YMCA Lennon Building next to the YMCA. Fee is $45 per month.
Save The Date!
Bike Rodeo
Friday, May 14, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Mathews Family YMCA & the Mathews Boys & Girls Club.
Location: Boys & Girls Club Parking Lot.
Cost: FREE!
Pre-Register by April 22 by emailing mcvic@visitmathews.com and receive a free bike helmet!
Bluegrass & BBQ Bash
Saturday, May 22, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Kingston Plantation
Rt. 658 in Mathews.
Bluegrass Music...BBQ & Fixin's...Beer & Wine Included.
Tickets: $50 per person (Available at the YMCA)
Live & Silent Auctions.
Community Yard Sale
Saturday, June 5, 8:00 a.m.
Location: The Lennon Building (next to the YMCA)
The Mathews YMCA will be participating in this community-wide event. All of our proceeds will benefit Bright Beginnings/Fresh Start program to take kids back-to-school shopping. |
YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice
through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
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