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May 3- Beginning of Spring II Program Session
May 7- Mom's Night Out
May 9th- Happy Mother's Day!
May 14- Kids Night Out, 6:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
May 31- Memorial Day-- YMCA Closed
June 12- Family Fun and Fashion Fit Day | |
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A Day of Family Fun, Fitness and Fashion!
Bring the family for a day of afternoon activities, demonstrations and a summer fashion show at the Williamsburg Outlet Mall on Saturday, June 12th from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m.
This event is a combined effort with the YMCA and Williamsburg Outlet Mall and will include information about local resources designed to help your family meet their wellness goals.
Together we can ensure a healthier future for all!
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Swim Stroke Classes Improve Technique 
The R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA stroke clinic will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings between May 4th - May 27th from 5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. This clinic is open to the public and general membershiip.
The cost for members is $25 and program participants $50. Registration is available online at www.peninsulaymca.org or at the Welcome Center.
Please contact Emily Daniels for more information at
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Strenghtening Our YMCA Community through
Strong Communities
There has never been a better time to donate time or treasure to the YMCA. The mission of the YMCA is to ensure that everyone in our community is welcome at the facility regardless of their ability to afford our programs and services
Through the generosity of our local community and YMCA members we ensure a healthier tomorrow for all!
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Still Looking for the Perfect Gift for Mom?  We have three great ideas for you!
YMCA Mom's Night Out: May 7th, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.,is a night to celebrate moms of all ages! The YMCA will provide the energy and plenty of Zumba to keep moms feeling healthy and having fun as well as a moment for moms to appreciate time for themselves with complimentary beauty and relaxation tips. Child and Youth Watch are available for YMCA members.
Personal Training Certificates: Help Mom reach her wellness goals by purchasing personal training sessions. Multiple packages are available.
Yoga Retreat: The ultimate relaxation weekend is just around the corner. This retreat is held at Camp Kekoka on Friday, May 21- Sunday May 23 and includes a variety of different types of yoga and other activities. PDF |
| Welcoming Our New Branch Executive Director
The RFW Family YMCA would like to extend a hearty welcome to Michael Bennett, our new Branch Executive Director-- a position that he also holds at the Victory Family YMCA in York County.
Michael has sixteen years of experience in the YMCA organization and is proud to call himself a WIlliamsburg resident. Keep an eye out for future town hall meetings and feel free to introduce yourself to him when you see him at the branch. Michael is looking forward to meeting as many members as possible! |
| Child Care Slots Available
We currently have openings at our Child Development Center. The R. F. Wilkinson Family YMCA CDC, located at 117 Information Center Drive, offers a full day program for children 6 weeks - 5 years of age and operates from 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
It is the philosophy of the YMCA Child Development Center at Colonial Williamsburg that early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploring and discovery. Planned within the framework of philosophy and purpose, our curriculum includes sharing and conversation, stories, songs and finger plays, creative art and crafts activities, large muscle activities, cooking projects and exposure to shapes, numbers, colors and letters. Teachers use learning centers in play-based curriculum to offer challenging activities in all developmental areas.
The YMCA Child Development Center at Colonial Williamsburg is NAEYC accredited and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services.
To register, get on the wait list, or tour the facility, please contact Susan Ishman, Associate Child Care Director, by calling 757.220.7045 or 757.220.7994 or email susan.ishman@peninsulaymca.org. or Julie Highsmith-Greene at julie.highsmith@peninsulaymca.org
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YMCA Summer Camp is Around the Corner!
If you haven't already registered your child for summer camp, now is the time to do it. Some camps are already full, so don't waste another day. Register now for summer camp and resident camp!
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 Skiing, knee boarding, tubing, kayaking, sailing, canoeing, deep sea fishing, swimming, archery, campfires, Camp Kekoka has it all! At Camp Kekoka your child will create memories that will last a lifetime.
The staff at resident Camp Kekoka, located in Kilmarnok, VA, is very excited to offer another summer of fun and sun. With five incredible, one week sessions of camp there is no reason to miss out on the fun. Camp is available for youth ages 9-15. Cost for camp is $450 per session. As always, in any YMCA program, nobody misses out because of the inability to pay. We offer financial assistance. Resident Camp Dates: July 11-16 July 18-23 July 25-30 August 1-6 August 8-13 NEW THIS YEAR - Rite of Passage Camp - July 7 - 9 This camp is for 8 year olds who want to test-out resident camp. For 3 days and 2 nights campers experience the same activities offered during regular resident camp. The only difference is the amount of time they are away from home. The cost for this camp is $200 per camper. |
YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice
through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
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