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CHILD CARE
The Y's World of Learning provides a warm learning and social environment. We promote physical, intellectual, social and emotional growth to each child in our center through our daily activities. Swimming, gym time, field trips, preschool activities, special visitors and nutritious snacks are included. Our staff members are experienced and well trained Early Childhood Professionals. The center is open 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Part-time day rates and drop-in care is subject to availability.

Current Day Rates (effective 1/1/08):
YMCA Member
Community Member
Preschool (33 months - 6 years)
$25.50
$29.00
Toddler (16 months - 33 months)
$27.50
$31.00
Infant (6 weeks - 16 months)
$30.00
$34.00

Development
Y's World of Learning is licensed by the State of Minnesota. We do not discriminate against race, creed, handicap or sex.
Our staff believes all children are special. We do our best to meet their needs in a warm, affirming and caring environment.
We stress development in three main areas:

  1. We concentrate on the social-emotional development, helping the children develop a healthy self concept and rewarding relationships with others.
  2. We help the child realize his or her intellectual potential reflected in language development, use and understanding of ideas and creative imagination.

We promote the physical development of the child by providing:

  • nutritious snacks and milk
  • numerous opportunities for exercise
  • large gym
  • large outdoor play-yard
  • swimming pool
  • regular rest periods

Staff
Our staff members are experienced and well trained individuals who are committed to the goals of providing support to families and enriching social, physical and intellectual experiences for all children.

Activities
Our activities include:

  • Learning games
  • Science, art & music
  • Health and manners
  • Weekly theme learning
  • Field trips & special visitors
  • ABC's, numbers, shapes and colors
  • Play with developmentally appropriate learning toys and manipulatives

Daily Schedule

Our daily schedule is as follows (but is subject to change)

6:30-9:00 Arrival

Free choice, including blocks, dramatic play, music, videos and free play.

8:00 Breakfast
 
9:00 Teachers Choice

Includes learning activities that are both child initiated and teacher initiated. Examples include: calendar, weather, numbers, letters, action games, finger plays, stories, etc.

9:45 Snack
 
10:00 Teachers Choice (M-T-TH) Fun Swim (M-W)

Includes art and theme projects, computer and play stations.

11:00 Large Motor Skills

We will play in the gym or outside on the playground

12:00 Lunch & Quiet Time

Includes a bag lunch from home, nap and quiet activities

2:30 Teacher's Choice

Includes playing in the gym, outside, or free play in the gym.

3:00 Snack
 
3:15 Teacher's Choice

Includes art, music, stories, learning stations, computer, free play, etc.

5:30 Close
 

AFTER-SCHOOL KIDS CLUB

YKids Club - Grades K-4
Enroll your child in our after-school program today! Youth will join old and new friends for supervised activities from 3-6 p.m. on regular school days. Homework help is available. Flexible scheduling to fit any working parents need. Daily activities include arts/crafts, computers, foosball, & gym games. Open swim is also available on Th. & Fri. A healthy snack & juice are included in your daily registration fee. Advance registration is required. Designated theme days:

Monday - Arts & Crafts Day
Tuesday - Fun Swim Day
Wednesday - Board Game Day
Thursday - Sports Day (dodgeball, kickball, etc.)
Friday - Popcorn & Movie Day

YMCA Member Fee: $7.00 per day per child

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YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES

YMCA Youth Leagues allow children to be part of a team with a goal of having fun and learning to enjoy the sport without the pressure to win. Scores are not kept and every player gets equal playing time. Call Chuck at the YMCA with any questions re garding Youth Leagues. Youth Leagues run during the 9-month school calendar and are held on Saturday mornings.

K-3 Flag Football League
Does your child love the game of football but is too young to play tackle? Players are grouped by grade levels; K-1 and 2-3.
Forestview Middle School Fields
September 20 - October 25

K-3 Youth Basketball League
Lace up your court shoes, basketball season is here! All teams are co-ed. Players develop dribbling, passing, and shooting skills while building friendships and having fun.
YMCA Gym
November 15 - December 20

YMCA Member Fee:
$26
if registered one week or more before class start date
$36 if registered less than one week before class starts and if space permits


YOUTH SPORTS CLASSES

Kids have the opportunity to participate in new games while having fun, meeting new friends, and learning important lifelong values such as Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Sign up early, space is limited. A minimum of 10 kids is needed to run each class. Youth Sports Classes run during the 9-month school calendar.

Pre-School Sports Sampler - Ages 4 & 5
Enroll your 4-year old in our sports sampler and let them try soccer, football, T-ball, kickball and more! Kids learn abaout teamwork, fiar play, following rules, etc.
Session I: September 9 - October 7
Session II: November 4 - December 2
Tuesdays, 9 - 9:45 a.m.

Grades K-1 Sports Sampler
Enroll your 4-year old in our sports sampler and let them try soccer, football, T-ball, kickball and more! Kids learn abaout teamwork, fiar play, following rules, etc.
Session I: November 11 - December 16

Tuesdays, 9 - 9:45 a.m.

Tumblebugs - Ages 4 & 5
Help your 4-5 year old burn of some energy, work on balance, coordination and large motor skills in this fun tumbling/pre-gymnastics class. Kids work on forward rolls, walking the balance beam.
Session I: September 8 - October 6
Session II: November 3 - December 1
Mondays 9 - 9:45 a.m.

K-1 Basketball
This class is designed for boys and girls learning the basics of dribbling, shooting and passing a basketball. Lead-up games, warm-up exercises and tonsof fun! As class progresses, teams will be formed and games will be played. this class is a great way for your child to get started in basketball.
Session I: September 9 - October 14
Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Grades 2-3 Basketball
Session I: September 11 - October 16
Thursdays, 9 - 9:45 a.m.

YMCA Member Fee:
$22
if registered one week or more before class start date
$32 if registered less than one week before class starts and if space permits


SCHOOL BREAK DAY CAMP & EARLY RELEASE DAYS
When school is out, look to the YMCA to have your day care needs filled with our school break day camps! Youth in grades K-4 are invited to spend the day at the YMCA during those no class school days. Kids' Club staff will supervise activities in the gym, pool and Kids' Club Center. Activities inlcude arts & crafts, songs & stories, gym games, swimming and field trips. 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Advance registration is required.

2008-2009 Schedule
October 16-17
November 28
December 22,23,29,30
January 2
February 16
March 16-20
April 10

2008 Early Release Days
October 1
November 6
February 4
March 3
April 2

YMCA Member Fee:
$28 if registered one week or more before camp
$38 if registered less than one week before camp


SUMMER ADVENTURE DAY CAMP
There's no reason to be bored this summer, there's plenty to do at the YMCA Summer Adventure camp! Plan to attend one or all thirteen weeks of camp. Each week will be a different adventure. Youth learn to be honest and care, to respect, to be responsible for themselves and the environment. these are the values that make the YMCA Summer Adventure camp different and extraordinary. Join us for the adventure - create a lifetime of memories!

2008 Summer Day Camp Registration Information
2008 Summer Day Camp Activity Calendar


BRITISH SOCCER CAMP

When & Where?
August 4 - 8, 2008
Forestview Middle School
All campers receive a free camp shirt, free camp ball, and personal player evaluation sheet

Fees
Sign-up on-line by June 20th to receive a FREE replica jersey! ($4.95 shipping/handling fee applies) www.challengersports.com


A late sign-up fee of $10 will be charged to applications received after July 25th.

Ages 4-6 10 am - Noon $97
Ages 6-13 9 a.m. - Noon $121 recreational
Ages 11-18 1-4 p.m. $121 competitive
Ages 13-18 9 a.m. - Noon & 1 - 4 p.m. $169 competitive
Ages 8-12 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. $20 (Golden Goal Camp)

Why do parents love British Soccer Camps?
We have incredible British coaches who make learning fun!

What makes the coaching different?
"THE CHALLENGER WAY" focuses on challenging players to improve with maximum participation, maximum touches on the ball and maximum fun. Simply put, no line drills, no long speeches and lots of encouragement!

What else do the campers learn?
We believe that learning teamwork, sportsmanship and self discipline are as important as passing, dribbling, heading and shooting.

What wiill they do each day?
Individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small sided games, coached scrimmages, daily tournament play.

Why should I send my child to this camp?
All of the coaches hold a national coaching license from Great Britain and are trained specifically for the British Soccer Camp program. they turn a normal week of soccer camp into a magical cultural experience.

Host A Coach!
Make this experience even more special for your children by hosting one of our professional British coaches during your week of camp. Scholarships are available for hosts - call Chuck Anderson at the YMCA for more information.

YOUTH FITNESS CLASSES

Information will be posted soon for 2008 fall youth cycle classes.

 
For more information please call 1.218.829.4767