APRIL 2013 

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In This Issue
HEALTHY KIDS DAY
YMCA COMMUNITY FAIR
KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE
REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMP
 
VICTORY FAMILY YMCA
101 Long Green Blvd.
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 867-3300

A branch of the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA
 
 
Calendar Of Events
 
APRIL 3
10AM - 12PM

APRIL 6 - MAY 25
Training Sessions*
Members $35
Non-members $50
Register through 3/18

APRIL 8
7AM - 9PM

APRIL 8
Last day to Register for

APRIL 10
American Red Cross Blood Drive 
12PM - 6PM

APRIL 13 - 14

APRIL 17

APRIL 19
6PM - 9PM

APRIL 22
8:30AM - 10:30AM

MAY 4
10AM - 5PM
Children's Festical
Newport News Park

 

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Quick Links
HEALTHY KIDS DAY

 

YMCA Healthy Kids Day is a national event in which local YMCAs have an opportunity to provide a free community-wide healthy initiative for kids and families. 

 

The Victory Family YMCA will have a Healthy Kids Day Booth on Saturday, May 4, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm as part of the Annual Children's Festival of Friends at the Newport News Park.  

 

It is a great opportunity to have a fun-filled 

day at the festival and learn about healthy lifestyles.             

fair  

We are offering educational 

materials, 

healthy snacks, and activities for children who visit our booth.  

 

The Annual Children's Festival of Friends offers a variety of family activities, games and exhibits.   

 

Please be sure to visit our booth and enter a drawing for a month's free family membership!

 

YMCA COMMUNITY FAIR

Visit the Victory Family YMCA Community Fair on Monday, April 8th from 7AM - 9PM to sample the products and services of local businesses! Members and guests are invited to attend! 

 

All attending the fair will be entered in a raffle for fabulous prizes!  

 

Stop by and visit these businesses:

 

Sylvan Learning Center
Golden Girls
It Works! Global
Silpada Jewelry
Fitzer Chiropractor
Scentsy 
Mary Kay
Victoria's 31 Gifts
Nerium International
Oberweis Dairy
Work or Di
Stampin Up
Verizon Fios
Isagenix
Beijo Bags
Poquoson Chiropractic Clinic 

AND MORE!

 

SHOP OR CONSIGN AT THE 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.

  

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. 

 

Kids

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