FOR THE FAMILY
The Y provides a safe, wholesome and fun environment for families. Your entire family can be active, challenged, involved and part of a larger community striving for the same goal of a healthy spirit, mind, and body. Join us and together we can grow healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy community.
UPCOMING EVENTS
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
April 27, May 4 and May 11
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Includes lunch)
Southwest YMCA
Kids in grades 1-5 and their parents (or guardians) learn about the five food groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet during three fun sessions. This energetic program helps children learn the benefits of eating healthy using “MyPlate for Kids”, a simple nutrition guide. Each session includes an engaging learning component as well as fun fitness and cooking activities. Click here for more information.
Contact the Southwest YMCA at 414-546-9622 or stop by the membership desk to register. Please register by Monday, April 22, 2013.
PANKCAKE BREAKFAST AND FAMILY FUN DAY (Formerly Maplefest)
April 28, 2013
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
YMCA Camp Minikani
Join us for a day filled with traditional camp activities. Whether you’ve been to camp before or are a first time visitor the day is sure to be memorable! Participants can look forward to an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast and brunch buffet, archery, rock climbing, wagon rides, horse rides, crafts, and more! Rain or Shine!
ONGOING EVENTS
STAY AND PLAY
(Parents with young children)
Take a play break in the middle of the day! Join this drop-in play group to chat about parenting issues, eat lunch, relax with your child and meet new friends. YMCA Preschool Staff will be on hand to provide games and equipment to facilitate this fun free time together. Bring along a bag lunch and enjoy this unstructured, stress-free time with your tots.
Monday
Feith Family Ozaukee YMCA, 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday
West Suburban YMCA, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Southwest YMCA, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tri-County YMCA, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Thursday
Southwest YMCA, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
West Suburban YMCA, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Friday
Tri-County YMCA, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
FAMILY GYM
Stop running in different directions…its family time. The Y is making it easy to unwind and reconnect with your family after a busy week. Please join us at the Y for fun and games for all ages. FREE to all families!
Sunday
Feith Family Ozaukee YMCA, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Rite-Hite Family YMCA, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Monday
South Shore YMCA, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday
Southwest YMCA, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Friday
Southwest YMCA, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
West Suburban YMCA, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Y-TRIBES
(K-4th grade, parent/child program)
Y-tribes gives fathers a chance to strengthen their relationship with their children by spending time together, having fun, learning about each other and sharing new experiences. Participants are organized into “tribes” of 6-9 parent/child pairs that meet monthly for exciting events. From derby car races to sledding to overnight campouts, Y-tribes offers a ton of family fun! Registration is on-going. Y-members: $25 per family; Community Participants: $50 per family. Additional costs associated with special events. Program based out of our Southwest and West Suburban YMCA locations. For more information, please contact Scott Schultz at sschultz@ymcamke.org.
Check your local center for additional information and details regarding special events and family programs, or check out our events calendar to see what’s happening in your area!
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