July 2013 

    
In This Issue
YOUTH SOCCER CAMP
YMCA YOUTH FOOTBALL
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CLOSING
 
NORTHERN NECK FAMILY YMCA
39 William B. Graham Ct.
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 435-0223

A branch of the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA

Calendar

July 4 - Independence Day YMCA Closed

July 10 - Babysitting Course


July 15 - New Session Swim Lessons begin

July 29 - New Session Swim Lessons begin

August 5 - Youth Football begins 

August 6 & 13 - Virginia Boat Safety Course, 9am-1pm
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YOUTH SOCCER CAMP
soccer girlThe Northern Neck Family YMCA is running a Youth Soccer Camp August 12-16, for ages 6-14. The 6-8's meet from 5:00-6:15pm, the 9-14's meet from 6:30-8:00pm.  The cost is $18 for members and $28 for others. The camp is held at the Soccer Field behind the Lancaster Primary School.

Youth learn the basic skills of soccer while working with fun YMCA instructors.
YMCA YOUTH FOOTBALL
Registration is underway for YMCA Youth Football.  Youth Football is one of the fastest growing youth sports in the country.  YMCA Youth Football encourages skill development and education of the game while promoting sportsmanship, character development and team play. 

 

  

Junior Varsity Football is for ages 8-10. Varsity Football for ages 11-13 The season starts August 6.  JV and Varsity games include travel throughout the Rappahannock Youth Football League.    

 

Flag Football, for ages 4-7, season starts September 7. 
Flag football games are played locally. 
 

Equipment and uniforms are supplied by the Y. There are age appropriate weight limits in each division.  For more information, contact the Y at (804) 435-0223.

Cost is $50 for members and $75 for others.  
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS
Volunteers are needed for our annual Bright Beginnings shopping event.

 

Looking to make a difference in a local child's life? The Northern Neck Family YMCA has the perfect opportunity for you. Come shop with us and 90 Lancaster County children at the Kilmarnock Wal-Mart at 1 or more of our 3 sessions Tuesday August 20, Thursday August 22, and/or Friday August 23.

Each volunteer shops with a child so they start the school year with greater confidence and self-esteem. If you cannot shop, but would like to help we accept monetary donations - $150 provides clothes and a backpack with school supplies, $125 provides clothes, $25 a backpack with supplies.

Please contact Donna McGrath at
donna.mcgrath@peninsulaymca.org for more details.

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CLOSING

Every year, in August, the Northern Neck Family YMCA closes for a few days to tend to extensive housekeeping duties.  Our CLOSING days for this year:
 

Main Facility: Thurs. Aug. 29 - Mon. Sept. 2
Aquatic Center: Wed. Aug. 28 at 12pm - Mon. Sept. 2
 
Remember to stay active during our closure by visiting our fellow YMCAs such as the Middlesex Family YMCA, the Northumberland Family YMCA and the Richmond County Family YMCA.