JULY 4 - BRANCHES OPEN 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Radio Disney’s Move It! Tour - live at Fort Meigs Y  Radio Disney is bringing its high-energy, sixty minute stage show to the Fort Meigs YMCA on Friday, July 10 at 6 p.m.  The Radio Disney Move IT! Tour encourages families to get active and illustrates fun ways for them to increase their current activity levels. The event is free and open to all area families.  In addition to the stage show, there will be interactive games and Radio Disney prize giveaways including the chance to win four tickets to an upcoming Jonas Brothers concert to be held at Quicken Loans Area in Cleveland on August 27.  Radio Disney has teamed up with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to bring the Move IT! Tour to locations throughout Ohio.  For more information, please contact the Fort Meigs YMCA at 419-251-9622. Summer Day Camps School Age Summer Day Camps - June 8th-July 31st - Read more>>    Preschool Day Camps for ages 3-6 yrs - June 8th - July 31st - Read more>> Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday:  8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  & 4:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m.  Friday:    8:00 am - 11:00 am  Anthony Wayne offers swim lessons at Fallen Timbers Recreation Club this summer. Download a registration form here. Join us for Women's Wellness and Adventure Weekend Join us for a weekend of relaxation, exhilaration and just plain fun! Women's Adventure and Wellness Weekend will be held September 11-13, 2009 at YMCA Storer Camps in the beautiful Irish Hills of Southeast Michigan. This special weekend offers the opportunity to get away by yourself, meet new people and learn new skills. Don't miss out on this getaway that will nurture your spirit, mind and body. Register today. YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo – building strong kids, strong families and strong communities for 144 years     Your YMCA/JCC: Won The Collaboration Prize for the most outstanding partnership in the nation Received the Torch Award from the BBB for outstanding fundraising practices Won the prestigious Eagle Award for superior financial development   Collaborated with TPS to build the new West Toledo YMCA, to be completed August 2009 Served 307,440 people, making your YMCA the 8th largest in the nation Raised $2,153,812 during the Annual Scholarship Campaign Provided 75,462 people with scholarship assistance Partnered with United Way and LMHA to provide 14,249 youth with free Fun Bus activities Partnered with 136 area churches Served 21,301 campers at YMCA Storer Camps – the 3rd largest camp in the nation Provided free diabetes screenings for 368 people Offered free respite child care for military families Taught free water safety and swim lessons to 3,500 children Served 2,463 children weekly at 37 child care locations View the YMCA/JCC full 2008 Annual Report     Preschool Programs - Kids In the Kitchen (3-5 yrs), Playtime Theater (3-5 yrs), Art Exploprers (3-5yrs) click here for more program options >  Schoolage Programs - Floor Hockey (6-12 yrs), Flag Football (6-12yrs), Teen Weight Orientation (13-15yrs) click here for more program options >

Free Respite Child Care for Military Families
In a continued effort to meet the growing needs of military service members, the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo will provide respite child care services to deployed National Guard/Reservists and select military personnel. Underwritten by the Department of Defense (DoD), respite child care services are designed to provide licensed child care for children of deployed military personnel. More>>

YMCA and JCC/United Jewish Council of Greater Toledo awarded $125,000 nonprofit Collaboration Prize
The YMCA and JCC/United Jewish Council of Greater Toledo has been named winner for The Collaboration Prize for their outstanding model of nonprofit collaboration. The YMCA and JCC/United Jewish Council of Greater Toledo tied with the Dallas Museum of Nature and Science as recognized leaders in leveraging resources, eliminating duplication of programs and services, and increasing efficiency through collaboration. The YMCA and JCC/United Jewish Council, as well as the Dallas Museum of Nature and Science will share the $250,000 prize. Lodestar announced the winner Thursday afternoon March 5, 2009.

Building Better Arms
Certified personal trainer Rebecca Boyer, fitness director for the Summit YMCA, demonstrates exercises for toning and strengthening your arms and
shoulders, as featured in the Toledo Blade Sunday, March 8, 2009 Living section article by Ann Weber.

Follow this link to read the article and see the video: http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090308/ART16/903060247/-1/ARCHIVES30

Get started on a healthy new lifestyle - register for Summer programs
Register now for the next Program Session. YMCA/JCC programs are a terrific value and a great way to get and keep your new exercise habits going throughout 2009.  And don't forget, with All-for-One core fitness, you can participate in an unlimited number of core fitness classes per session at any branch as long as space allows. Preview now>



Fort Meigs Y opens new child care center
The Fort Meigs YMCA is pleased to celebrate the opening of a new Child Care Center - The Fort Meigs YMCA Adventure Center.

The Adventure Center offers full- and part-time child care for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years old including enrichment classes, Kindergarten Readiness and summer programs.

The 19,000 square foot facility, located at 210 E. South Boundary, has capacity for 173 children and includes a gymnasium, computer lab and art studio. The developmental program in the center is designed to meet the needs of all children with an emphasis on early childhood education.

The center will also be a base for a wide range of services to families such as parent education, family and movie nights, parent's night out events, holiday programs and specialty YMCA classes. The program will begin its first day of child care on Monday, March 2nd. For more information, please contact Sara Perna at 419-251-9622.

NEW YMCA Sports Web Site Click here>


Member Service Quality Review
The Member Service Board would like to congratulate the Monclova YMCA School-age child care program for achieving a perfect score for the most recent Member Service Quality Check.


KidZone at Anthony Wayne YMCA

The KidZone is a free service for members which provides babysitting for children ages 6 weeks - 10 years while their parents are working out or participating in classes at the Y. Kidzone hours at the Anthony Wayne Y are: Monday-Friday, 9 am-noon; Monday 5-7 pm; Tuesday-Thursday, 5-8 pm; and Saturday 9-11 am.