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Do you know what your children are doing after school?

The Mankato Family YMCA offers after-school programs as well as a variety of youth activities throughout the week. These include: theatre programs, youth fitness classes, open swim, swimming lessons, After School Adventures, STRIDE, swim team, Chesley Skate Park, 4-6th grade socials, Y links, non-school day camps and youth sports.

Y programs help children develop skills and values while providing experiences and developing friendships that can last a lifetime.

Ask about our transportation program!

Be Part of the First Annual YMCA
3-On-3 Basketball Tournament

Saturday, October 11
5th Grade - Adult
Game starts at 8:30 a.m. at the YMCA
  • Players will receive shirt. Prizes will be given to   winners in each age category.
  • Concessions available.
  • Participants and spectators have the opportunity to take part in other fun basketball challenges.

Register by Friday, October 3

Registration forms available at our front desk OR print a registration form at www.mankatoymca.org & register through the mail. 

 

5th-6th grade: $15/person  |  7th grade+ $20/person 

 

 

YMCA Mentoring Programs
 

 Adopt your neighborhood school and make a difference in your community!

 

School Based Mentoring is a program that pairs Mankato area public school students with adult mentors for lunch or other school activities for an hour once a week during the academic school year. We are seeking individuals and business partnerships to adopt their neighborhood school to help positively impact a youth.  

 

If you are interested in being a school based mentor, or having someone speak at your business about becoming a mentor, please call the office at 507-345-9815.

 

Making a positive difference in the life of a kid who needs it.  
That's the role - and reward - of the Brother/Sister volunteer.

The Brother/Sister program creates a unique bridge connecting caring adult mentors to youth. Mentors help youth increase their self-confidence, social and communication skills, positive behaviors and and help improve relationships at home, school and within the community.

 

The Basics

To ensure mentors and their matches have the best experience possible we recruit, screen and train mentors. We also provide ongoing support of the relationship and coordinate the monthly group activities.

 

Matches meet once a week for two to three hours. They plan activities together and share their skills, time and interests with each other.

 

Brother/Sister is open to all families and youth ages 6 to 14 in the Mankato/North Mankato area. There are no income guidelines or fees to participate.

 

For more information, contact Cheryl Hamond at 345-9809

 
Looking for After-School Care?
Register for After School Adventures at the YMCA

ASA: An After-School Program for boys and girls grades K-5.

After School Adventures runs Monday through Friday following the District #77 school year and does not run on non-school days (holidays, etc.). The YMCA bus picks up youth at school for supervised after-school activities. Parents pick up their children at the YMCA before 5:30 p.m.

Activities include arts and crafts, community service projects, field trips, swimming lessons, and special events. Both indoor and outdoor activities are planned.

Call Sara Wiens for more information at 507-345-9808.
Camp Patterson Fun!
YMCA Summer Camp was a huge success. We spent the summer at outdoor parks, had wonderful field trips, and met many new friends. It was a blast! Camps varied from kayaking, horseback riding, singing songs and discovering the great state of Minnesota by taking exciting field trips. Our camp staff loved every minute of it! Thank you for sending your child to YMCA camp! 
  




Click here to learn more or to register!

AT A GLANCE:


September 2:
YMCA Taylor & Lap Pool Opens 
   

 

September 4:

Fall 1: Swimming Lessons  

Registration Ends  

 

 

September 13:

4th-6th Grade Social 

7:15-9:30 p.m.
Pa'Jammin Back to School Video Game Night

   

 

September 27:

Safe at Home! 

9:00-11:30 a.m.
Registration Required
   
NEW Youth Fitness Classes 

Youth Zumba
Come try our Kid's Zumba class! Great music and easy to follow dance moves allow each participant to create their own fun!
Starting Wednesdays September 3rd
3:30-4:15 pm Studio C
FREE to members!

Youth Cycling
For kids ages 10-14 years old. Wear comfortable tennis shoes and be ready for a fun workout to great music!
Tuesdays and Thursdays starting September 16th
3:30-4:15 pm Cycle Studio
Member: $9
Non-member: $18

Youth Yoga
For kids ages 10-14 years old. This class will focus on strength, balance and flexibility while promoting relaxation.
Mondays starting September 15th
3:30-4:15 pm Studio C
Member: $9
Non-member: $18

For more information, contact Kelly Eberhardt at 507-345-9813 or at ymcagroupx@mankatoymca.com.

Safe at Home! 

Parents, you need to run to the store, but your child wants to stay home alone. IS he or she ready? This one-session safety course for kids covers what to do and what not to do when kids are home by themselves. Led by trained YMCA staff, the program equips kids with the knowledge it takes to be safe and comfortable at home on their own. From the proper way to handle phone calls to how to respond to strangers at the door, safety is the objective.

Parents are welcome, but not required to accompany their child. Program designed for kids ages 8-11. For all information, please contact Jenni Robb at 345-9804.

FEE: Member: $20    Non-Member: $25  
FALL 1: September 27
Sat. 9:00-11:30  a.m. 		FALL 2: November 15
Sat. 9:00-11:30  a.m. 
FALL 1: October 18
Sat. 9:00-11:30  a.m. 		Fall 2: December 20
Sat. 9:00-11:30  a.m. 
View our Kickstart in the Park Photo Album
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Our Fall Program Guide for September 2014 to January 2015 is now available!

 

You can browse the entire brochure online and register at www.mankatoymca.org

 

Deadline for Fall Session 1: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 ($7 late fee after this date)





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