April
2018
  
Southshore Residents,   
 You can find the Southshore calendar Here and the Southlands calendar Here  . 
  
Upcoming Events @ the Lakehouse

Kids Night Out
Friday, April 6th
6-10 pm

Friday, April 20th
6-10 pm


Kid's Night Out
 
Kids will have games and crafts with dinner provided, and will get to watch a movie in our movie theater.  Parents can relax with the night off. $15 for 1st child $10 for additional children. 6:00pm-10:00pm. Please register by Wednesday prior to event. Register on the YMCA website. Call 720-870-2221 with any questions.



Friday, April 6th @ the Lakehouse
Theme: Everything is Awesome
   Movie: The Lego Movie
 
  To Register
Click Here
 
YMCA Programs

In addition to family activities at Southshore, the YMCA runs programs that benefit the entire Aurora Community.
 

YMCA SPORTS
 
Spring sports registration is open!

Sports contact: Billy Merryman
BMerryman@denverymca.org
303.988.0196  

Y Leaders
A new program for the Aurora Family YMCA. Youth 11-18 can join at no cost to plan and take part in Saturday service opportunities. Please attend our Wednesday meetings or contact Shai Baca for more information. sbaca@denverymca.org
  
Youth in Government
Join youth from throughout the state at our premier model government program. High school aged students will write and debate bills, argue state supreme court cases or take part in our press and lobbyist programs. The only group with access to the state Capitol building in this capacity. Click here to find out more!

Reach & Rise Mentoring
WHAT IS REACH & RISE?  WHY WAS THIS PROGRAM CREATED?
  • Reach & Rise is a free, group mentoring program of the YMCA, established to provide young people in our community with positive and peer relationships.
  • 2 adult mentors are matched with a group of 6 youth
  • The group will meet once a week for 2 hours.  
  • The program cycle runs for 8 weeks during the summer and 16 weeks during the fall and spring.
  • Mentors are meant to serve as role models, friends, and confidants. They're another source of support for your child.  They are not meant to take the role of a parent, babysitter, or financier.
For more information please contact Shai Baca.  sbaca@denverymca.org



Fitness Classes
 
Southshore residents receive 2 free fitness classes per week. The cost of additional classes beyond the first 2 is $5 per class. Non-Residents must pay for fitness classes. The cost is $7 per class for single attendance, or $5 per class with a purchase of a 5 visit punch card.
Child watch is available during fitness classes, please call to register your child 48 hours in advance
call 720.810.2221 or email southshore@denverymca.org
 
The following classes are offered at Southshore:
 
YOGA: Mon. 9:30am - 10:30am, Tues. 6pm - 7pm
An exercise discipline that dates back to ancient India, yoga involves moving the body through a series of positions and stretches, while focusing on breathing or specific thoughts. Yoga benefits include increased energy levels, greater muscle tone and strength, and better balance.
YOGALATES: Mon/Wed. 11:00 am-12:00 pm
CARDIO SCULPT: Tues 6-7pm
A circuit interval class with fat-burning cardio segments and effective strength segments to target each muscle group.
NIA: Sat. 9:00am - 10:00am
Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness and holistic fitness and well-being.
STRENGTH TRAINING AND CORE: Tuesday/Thursday 10:15 am-11:15 am
Strength Training and Core will give you a little bit of everything. Light weights mixed with Pilates will be sure to get you toned up in no time.

 
   

Southlands Cub Club is for children ages 3 to 10. Members get special discounts at Southlands retailers and YMCA programs, monthly events, a club newsletter and during your child's birth month, they receive a special birthday surprise. Joining is easy. Click here to enroll, then come to the Southlands Management Office during business hours to pick up your child's membership card and welcome goodie bag. Cub Club registration will also be available at every Sounds of Southlands concert and Movies on Main Street this summer. 


 Southlands Mall is just off E-470 at Smoky Hill Rd. in Aurora.

Next Cub Club Event

When: Thursday, April 19
4-5pm
Where: Denver International Schoolhouse
6240 S Main St Ste 220, Aurora, CO 80016


To RSVP for this event please Click Here


 NEW PROGRAMS AT THE YMCA YOUTH CENTER LOCATED AT THE SOUTHLANDS SHOPPING CENTER 
 
For More Information on these programs please call the Youth Center, 720.274.5759
 
 
MIDDLE SCHOOL DROP IN NIGHTS:
Offered every other Friday night from 6-9pm. Our Teen Center comes with a pool table, foosball, Nintendo Wii and X Box and many different craft opportu-nities and games, there is never a dull moment. Cost Free; any themed nights will cost $4

DROP 'N SHOP:
Southlands Shopping Center and the Aurora YMCA is here to help you! Drop the kids off at the YMCA Teen Center where Kids can participate in activities and crafts as you indulge yourself with everything Southlands has to offer! Please provide a small snack for your child. Open Mondays and Wednes-days10am-1pm, Tuesdays 5-7:30pm. Ages: Potty trained - 10 years. Fee: $7 per child.

Y LEADERS:
 Ages 11-18
 Develop Leadership Skills
 Youth-led community service pro-jects
 Bi-monthly meetings - Wednes-days 6:00 - 7:00pm at Southlands Teen Center
 FREE

HOMEWORK CLUB:
 K through 6 grade
 Come work on homework and re-ceive tutoring from our staff

ART CLUB:
 Planned weekly crafts, please register online

YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT:
 Three-day, intensive, state wide, mock-government program
 Grades 7-12
 Hands on Experience
 Teachers curriculum support
 Full Access to Colorado State


 
Training's and Certifications


Safe Sitter Classes
Course covers what you should and shouldn't do as well as safety concerns for new Babysitters. Safe sitter classes are offered Saturdays in the fall at our Southlands Teen Center location.
* There are no current classes being offered.
Lifeguard Training
Want to become a certified Lifeguard? Look no further than the YMCA. Below is the current class being offered.
* There are no current classes being offered.
We're hiring!

We're hiring various positions in the Aurora area, including: Building Supervisors and Program Staff.

The YMCA manages the pool, clubhouse and boathouse reservations for the community. The following are provided for use of the clubhouse and amenities. If you have any questions in regards to these items, please contact them.  

 

 

Resident Rental Form 

Non-Resident Rental Form

 

 

 

The Aurora Family YMCA

27151 E. Lakeview Drive

Aurora, CO 80016

 
Aurora Family YMCA | 720-870-2221| southshore@denverymca.org | www.denverymca.org