JULY 4 - BRANCHES OPEN 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

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.

Military Family Eligibility Form  Click here for more information>

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 Arena 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 or Click Here.

Summer Hours of Operation
(effective June 22 - September 7, 2009)

Monday - Friday:	5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday:	6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday:	1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Kidzone Hours (Click here)

Francis Family YMCA Tri-A-Triathlon - See the results here:  BY NAME  or  BY FINISH TIME 




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 8^th 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 3^rd 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

  
  
  
  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>
  
  
  Summer Golf Instruction
  Beginning June 1st for Adults and June 7th for youth. Click here for more information>>
  
  
  
  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

Spring and Summer Sports and Sport Camps

Basketball Camp 2009 - June 22-26, 2009  More Information & Flyer 

Sports of all Sorts Camp - July 6-10, 2009 More Information & Flyer 

Soccer Camp - July 20 - 24, 2009 More Information & Flyer   

Kempo Martial Arts Camp - August 10-14, 2009 More Information & Flyer 


Youth Soccer - Starting April 23, 2009  More Information & Flyer

Youth Tennis - July 6 - July 29, 2009  More Information & Registration form

2009 Youth Volleyball - Beginning June 22 - More Information & Registration form

Youth Baseball - Registration Begins April 27 - More Information & Registration form


2009 Youth Skateboarding - SPRING: April 27-May 23 and SUMMER: June 22 - July 18 - More Information & Registration form


Personal Training and Water Personal Training available
Our certified trainers will help you reach your fitness goals, whether you would like to loose weight, gain strength or work through a plateau. We have trainers available to work around your busy schedule. Contact Renee Small, Wellness Coordinator at the Francis Family at rsmall@ymcatoledo.org.


Youth and Teen Events

Young Life / Leo’s Leaders 5K Run.

Adult division:
1. Ryan Wintersteen , Temperance, 17:40  
2. Wesley Long, Monroe, 19:00  
3. Dylan Long, Monroe, 20:34  

High school Division: 
1. Daniel Ceravolo, Temperance, 20:00 
2. Brent Christenson, Lambertville, 20:15 
3. Blair Tuller, Ida, 20:58

Leo Leaders
* New Leo Leaders Information Flyer ~ Helping teens become leaders for tomorrow...
Leo Leaders is a leadership club for 7-12 graders. This club partners with the Lions club of Bedford. Teens will learn leadership and service skills that will help them develop into the leaders of tomorrow. These character values help teens develop into leaders of tomorrow.

We meet weekly for specific events and meetings! Contact Stephanie Stewart, Teen & Sports coordinator for more information at 734-850-9622.

* Leos/Leaders Club Membership Application

* Francis Family Leos Permission Slip


Volunteer for Membership Program
The Volunteer for Membership Program provides an opportunity for teens to earn and enjoy a free membership to the Francis Family YMCA.
Click here for your Volunteer Membership Packet.

Francis Family YMCA Swim Team On the Francis Family swim team, every swimmer is a champion. For ages 5 to 18 years of age. Swimmers celebrate the goals and mission of the YMCA through teamwork and sportsmanship. Emphasis is on enjoying swimming and doing one's best.Click here for more information>>   Francis YMCA Stingrays Swim Team Web Site Click here>>

Francis Family YMCA AfterSchool Adventure
The YMCA offers before-and after school child care for children ages 5-12 at the New Bedford Academy in Lambertville and Whiteford Agricultural Elementary School.

Printable ENROLLMENT FORMS:

Parent ContractParent Handbook

Child Enrollment and Health Information

Child Care Medical ClearanceMichigan Health Form  

Fitness

Private Swim Lessons
Contact Wendy Baldwin Aquatics Director at 734-850-9622. Advance payment for 4 lessons required. We regret that we cannot give refunds or credits for no-shows.
Youth - 30 minute sessions
Adult - 45 minute sessions



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 SilverSneakers ® Fitness program to eligible members of Anthem BCBS and Humana health plans. For eligibility, contact your insurance provider. For cass information, visit or call your neighborhood YMCA or JCC.

WiFi Now Available at the Y  Buckeye Express WiFi is now available at the Eastern, Fort Meigs, Francis, Summit and Wolf Creek YMCAs. The high-speed internet access is free to all Buckeye Express cable modem subscribers. For details, visit www.buckeye-express.com.