MARCH 2013 

 
In This Issue
KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE REGISTRATION
REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMP
8 WEEKS TO AN 8K
 
VICTORY FAMILY YMCA
101 Long Green Blvd.
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 867-3300

A branch of the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA
 
 
Calendar Of Events
 
MARCH 2
Summer Camp Registration for York County Resident Members
8AM - 2PM

MARCH 4
Summer Camp Registration for YMCA Members
4PM - 6PM
 
MARCH 6
Volunteer Orientation*
11AM - 12PM
 
MARCH 7
Body Composition Analysis*  
10AM - 12PM
Ages 18+
Cost: $15
 
MARCH 12
Volunteer Orientation*
5PM - 6PM
 
MARCH 17
St. Patrick's Day
Wear Green!

 

MARCH 19-MAY 9
7PM - 8:30PM
Ages 8-11
Members $65
Non-members $85
Register through 3/16
 
MARCH 18
8:30AM - 10:30AM
Ages 18+
Cost $20
 
MARCH 20
Healthy Eating on a Budget*
6:30PM
Free
 
MARCH 25 - 30
Adult Easter Egg Hunt throughout the Y

 

MARCH 25-JUNE 1
Ages 18+
$75 Members
$150 Non-members
Register through 3/30
 
MARCH 30
Easter Egg Hunt*
10AM - 11:30AM

 

APRIL 6 - May 25

Training Sessions*
Members $35
Non-members $50
Register through 3/18

APRIL 8
Community Fair
7AM - 9PM

APRIL 8
Last day to Register for Kids' Consignment Sale

APRIL 13 - 14
Kids' Consignment Sale
 

 

*Register at Welcome Center
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Quick Links
REGISTER NOW FOR KIDS' CONSIGNMENT SALE

Want to clean out your children's closets, make money, and support a great cause?  Sell your children's clothing, toys, books, furniture and equipment at the Victory Family YMCA Kids' Consignment Sale!

 

The semi-annual Kids' Consignment Sale is Saturday, April 13th, from 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. and the half-price sale is Sunday, April 14th from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 

 

Registration for consignors is from February 15 - April 8th.

  

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We sell quality children's clothing (infant - size 12), children's shoes, toys, games, books, furniture, baby equipment and maternity wear.  Consignors earn 60%, and all proceeds benefit the Victory YMCA Strong Communities Campaign, our giving program for families in need.

 

We have a great need for volunteers to make this event successful.  Volunteer opportunities include sale organization and set up, sales floor, check out assistant, sale clean up and break down.

 

Volunteers get to shop first at the 'Preview Sale" on Friday, April 12th!  

 

Cash and credit cards will be accepted.  Child Watch is  available for shoppers and volunteers on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

 

This event is open to the public for consignor and shoppers.

 

For more information contact Allison Brown at (757) 867-3300 x 230 or abrown@peninsulaymca.org.

 

GETTING READY FOR SUMMER CAMP FUN

 

SUMMER DAY CAMP

 

It's time for Summer Camp Registration!

 

Each summer we offer engaging and exciting summer programming for children ages 5 - 17 years old.  Children participate in field trips, games, swimming, arts & crafts, active play, and more, all while being taught our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. 

 

Summer Camp Registration Dates:

 

York County Resident YMCA Members

Kids

March 2, 2013  8:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.

 

YMCA Members

March 4, 2013 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

 

Open Registration by appointment

March 11, 2011

 

To ensure each camper receives the highest quality

experience possible, we must limit enrollment for each
session. 

 

Please bring copies of:   

  • school physical (must be within the past 24 months)
  • shot record
  • original birth certificate

Due to state licensing requirements, incomplete

registrations cannot be processed. 

 

Payment

A $40 non-refundable registration fee and payment for the first session is due upon registration. In order to guarantee a spot in future sessions, a $25 non-refundable, nontransferable

deposit per session, per child, is required upon registration. 

 

For more information, contact Karen Evans at 757-867-3300

or karen.evans@peninsulaymca.org

 

 

RESIDENT CAMP

 

Is your camper ready for test out his or her independence and spend a week or two at YMCA Camp Kekoka?

 

While at Camp Kekoka campers enjoy living in rustic cabins with 9 other campers grouped by age. Each cabin has 2 highly-trained adult counselors. During the daylight hours, campers enjoy a well-rounded camp experience which includes traditional activities like swimming, arts and crafts, and archery as well as some unique activities like crabbing, fishing, tubing, kayaking, windsurfing and sailing. 

 

For more information, please contact Cassie Leichty at cassie.leichty@peninsulaymca.org or at 804 435 3616 

 

8 WEEKS TO AN 8K

 

It is time for "Run for the Dream!"

 

Each year the YMCA partners with "Run for the Dream" and offers "8 Weeks to an 8K" to help our members and guests train for the race.

 

This program prepares walk/runners as well as experienced runners to complete the Run for the Dream 8K (4.97 miles) on June 1, 2013. 

 

This 8-week course includes a structured exercise regimen, weekly group trainings, and special clinics to help you achieve your goals.  At the conclusion of the program, participants are physically prepared to complete the race. Completing an 8K is not an impossible dream! 

 

You are invited to attend an information meeting on March 5, at 6:30 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Victory Family YMCA.  This program is open to the public, so please bring your friends and neighbors! 

 

BUILDING WINNERS FOR LIFE

Register now for Youth Super Sports Soccer League!
 
Youth Super Sports trained coaches introduce the basic
skills and rules of soccer. Dribbling, passing, marking and
shooting at the goal are explored. Good sportsmanship
and character development are emphasized. Fitness
concepts include fitness for the heart, lungs,
and muscles, safe play, flexibility, and healthy eating. 

The 7 pillars of Youth Super Sports
Pillar 1 - Everyone Plays  Soccer
Pillar 2 - Safety First 
Pillar 3 - Fair Play 
Pillar 4 - Positive Competition
Pillar 5 - Family Involvement
Pillar 6 - Sport for All
Pillar 7 - Sport for Fun  

Practice is once a week and games are on Saturdays.
 
Date: March 30 - June 8
Time: Practices on week nights  
        Games on Saturday mornings
Ages: 4 - 8 Years
Register: February 1 - March 20
Cost: $55 Members / $70 Program Participants