MARCH 2013

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MATHEWS FAMILY YMCA 
10746 Buckley Hall Road
Mathews, VA 12345
(804) 725-1488
A branch of the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA
 
CALENDAR
March 1
Sailing Camp registration opens
March 7
Next martial arts session begins
March 10
Daylight savings time begins
March 17
St. Patrick's Day
March 21-23
10-10-Win Weigh-In
March 24
Palm Sunday
March 29
Good Friday
March 31
Easter
Quick Links
 
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YOUTH AND ADULT DANCE

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Creative Movement

This instructional class introduces pre-schoolers to a variety of dance styles, with the emphasis on creativity and movement.  Students improve their confidence and coordination, as well as enhance their appreciation for music. 

March 21-May 2, 

Thursdays, 5:30-6:20pm 

Lee Jackson Cafeteria

Ages: 3-5   $35

  

Youth Dance

This instructional class focuses on basic dance skills while

gaining confidence and coordination. Students also advance their knowledge of creative expression and music appreciation.

 

March 20-May 1, Wednesdays, THMS (Multipurpose Room)

Jazz 3-3:50pm (Ages 6 and up) 

Tap 4-4:50pm (Ages 6 and up)

Ballet 5-5:50pm  (Ages 9 and up)

 

March 21-May 2, Thursdays,  Lee-Jackson Elem.(Cafeteria)

Ballet 3-3:50pm (Ages 6-8 only)

Jazz 4-4:50pm (Ages 6 and up)

 

Cost: $35 ($10 discount when you sign up for 2 or more classes)

 

Adult Dance

This instructional class introduces participants to a variety of Latin dance styles such as  Salsa and Tango as well as Modern dance and more. 

March 21-May 2, Thursdays,  6:30-7:20pm

Lee-Jackson Elementary Cafeteria Ages:18 and up

Cost: $35

10-10-WIN WEIGH-OUT

Are you making progress with your weight loss

or do you need some extra help or advice? 

Ask one of your fitness instructors for some pointers to help you out!

Final Weigh-Out:  March 21-23

CAMP KEKOKA

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SUN FUN &WATER SPORTS

Give your son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter the summer of a lifetime!  YMCA Camp Kekoka is the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA's resident camp serving boys & girls ages 8-15. 

We offer 6 fun filled, one week sessions:

Session 1:  June 30-July 5           

Session 2:  July 7-12  

Session 3:  July 14-19

Session 4:  July 21-26

Session 5:  July 28-August 2 

Session 6:  August 4-9

 

Cost:  $500 a week.  This covers all activities, lodging, & food.  Register now and we will set up a payment plan for you so you can pay a little at a time!  Just like all other programs at the YMCA we do have a guardian program.

 

Register:  Go to www.ymcacampkekoka.org and click on apply and register. 

 

Have more questions:  Please email or call Cassie Leichty, the director.  cleichty@peninsulaymca.org or 804-435-3616

 

MARTIAL ARTS

Martial Arts help children, adults, and families increase confidence, physical fitness, coordination, balance and concentration.

Participants  develop skills at their own pace.

Location: Active Lifestyle Center

Dates: Thursdays, March 7-May 2

Ages 5 and up  Cost: $45

Times: Ages 5-8, 6:15-7pm

Ages 9 and up, 7-8pm

SAILING CAMP

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Registration is now open for sailing camp!

We are offering five one-week Sailing Camp sessions.  Cost $260

 

Youth sessions (ages 8-12): 

6/17-6/21 & 7/8-7/12

 

Youth & Teen (ages 8-17):  

7/15-7/19 & 7/22-7/26

 

Teens only (ages 13-17):

 6/24-6/28

GROUP EXERCISE UPDATES

We've had a great time with Saturday morning Boot Camp and Body Design classes. Both classes will end on March 16.  

 

Due to lack of interest, Saturday morning Yoga has been cancelled.  We're here to serve you, please tell us what additional classes you'd like.

 

Here's one last schedule change for you, Thursday evening Zumba is now Cardio Kickboxing.