Free Summer Camp for Military Kids The National Military Famiy Association's Operation Purple camps offer a free week of fun for military kids with parents who have been, are currently, or will be deployed. Operation Purple will be held at YMCA Storer Camps from June 20-26, 2010. To register, visit www.militaryfamily.org.
Fort Meigs Lifeguarding Class ...Register now! Classes held March 15-26, 2010 from 4:00-8:00 pm. Must attend all classes and you must be 16 years of age before March 26th to participate. Max members $125, Associate and Non Members $175. If you have any further questons please call Katie Kay at 419-251-9622 or email ckay@ymcatoledo.org.
The Gymnastics Center at Fort Meigs is Alive and Flipping at their new home! The same great gymnastics program, staff and leadership, and equipment is now at the Fort Meigs YMCA Sport Zone, 12745 Eckel Junction Road in Perrysburg, east of the Fort Meigs YMCA. Coaches Casey and Robin, along with the entire gymnastics staff, look forward to seeing everyone at the new facility. It even has the same pit!
The Gymnastics Center is home to the Gymcats, the gymnastics team of the YMCA & JCC of Greater Toledo. For more information, please visit their Web site athttp://www.toledogymcats.org/.
Participate... Serve... Volunteer! Volunteers are needed and appreciated at the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo. Volunteering requires no previous job experience and will provide opportunities to use your talents. Call or email Bobbie Kehlmeier, volunteer director, at 419-729-8135 to volunteer today.
YMCA /JCC Early Education, Care and Afterschool Programs At the YMCA and JCC, families tell us what's important for their kids - and we listen. They want quality, safe and affordable care; flexible hours; educational activities; convenient locations close to home; and they want their children to have a good time. The YMCA/JCC early education and afterschool adventure programs offer all of this and more for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
YMCA/JCC TO PROVIDE FREE MEMBERSHIPS TO ELIGIBLE MILITARY FAMILIES As part of the new Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Outreach Initiative, the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo will provide military families with access to youth development, family strengthening, and health and well-being programs at community YMCAs nationwide.Membership fees will be underwritten by the DoD and administered through Military OneSource, an information and referral service for military families.
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 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
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.
Fort Meigs Y opens 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, located at 210 E. South Boundary, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551.
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. For more information, please call 419-251-9622.
Athletic Evolution...BUILDING CHAMPIONS The Fort Meigs YMCA Center for Health Promotion is offering an athletic training program for young athletes. A comprehensive athlectic training program is now offered for competitive athletes that encompasses strength, power, speed, agility, conditioning and flexibility. Hannibal Pearson, Athletic Trainer, will successfully transition competitive-minded athletes to the next level. Athletes ages 10 and up are encourage to register for this innovative, sports conditioning program. More information>>
Silver Sneakers ® Fitness Program The Silver Sneakers ® Fitness Program is a national exercise program designed exclusively for older adults and offered to Medicare-eligible members. YMCA/JCC offers the Silver Sneakers ® Fittness Program to eligible members of Anthem BCBS and Humana health plans. For eligibility, contact your insurance provider. For class information, visit or call your neighborhood YMCA or JCC.
Volunteers are needed and appreciated at the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo. Volunteering requires no previous job experience and will provide opportunities to use your talents. Call or email Bobbie Kehlmeier, volunteer director, at 419-729-8135 to volunteer today.
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