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Muscatine Community YMCA
July 2018 Newsletter
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FAMILY PROGRAM SERVICES
Free Workshops
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Serving families has always been at the heart of the Y. We are a place where they can find respite from social, economic and educational challenges, and learn how to overcome them. Through the different workshops offered, we have a fundamental desire to provide opportunities for every family to build stronger bonds, achieve greater balance in their lives, and become more engaged with their communities.
All workshops are held at the Y and are open to the public. Child care is provided free of charge for workshop participants. For more information, please contact Holly at 263-9996.
Wednesday, July 11th, 6:30-8:00pm
"Nutrition: Using Fresh Fruits and Vegetables"
Fruits and vegetables are brimming with disease-fighting phytochemicals, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, water, complex carbohydrates, and protein. Learn how to prepare and use fresh fruits and vegetables in a variety of ways that may help you to incorporate more of them into your diet.
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Bike Camp
July 16th-20th, 1:00-3:00pm
For Youth entering grades 5th-8th
Join us for a week-long Bike Camp where basic road rules and
safety, basic bike maintenance, bike rodeo and a trail ride are all part of the fun. Bike
Camp is a partnership with the Iowa Bicycle Coalition.
Helmets are required!
There will be a few bikes available if needed, please let Amy know if you will be needing one. Participants MUST
RSVP by July 11th!
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Sports Camp
July 30th-August 3rd, 8:00am-12:30pm
For Youth entering 1st-6th grades
Put a bit of sports in your day this Summer! Join the Y Staff for some fun and games, team building and fitness!
We will play host to several sports during the week.
Lunch will be served everyday. Must have 5 registered to hold the camp.
Fee:
Members: $60
Nonmembers: $90
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Thursday, July 12th, 4:30-7:00pm
at the Y's Howe Conference Center
All presenting donors at mobile blood drives July 2nd-August 12th will receive a voucher to redeem a $5 gift card to Amazon or Subway.
Please eat before donation. Must have photo ID to donate.
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Before & After School Kids' Club
Registration Opens Monday July
2nd
The Muscatine Community YMCA's licensed after school care is for children in Kindergarten through 5th grades. Children will enjoy a variety of fun activities including Arts & Humanities, Fitness & Wellness, Homework Support, Science & Technology, Service Learning, Healthy Snacks, and lots of fun
activity options to explore and develop their interests and talents. There is a 15% discount for additional children from the same family.
Transportation is provided by the Muscatine School bus; please contact them directly to make arrangements.
If
there is a scheduled late start, child care will be provided.
Before School Hours:
6:45-8:15am
After School Hours:
3:15-6:00pm Monday-Friday
1:15-6:00pm Occasional Early dismissals
Member Fee:
$7.25 Monday-Friday
$33.00 Weekly
$12.00 late start/1:30 dismissals
$18.00 No School Specials
Nonmember Fee:
$14.50 Monday-Friday
$66.00 Weekly
$24.00 late start/1:30 dismissals
$36.00 No School specials
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Registration Deadline for
Fall Soccer
Saturday, July 21st at noon
Soccer is a starting point for many youth to
learn about becoming and staying active, gaining confidence and developing sportsmanship and teamwork.
Fall Soccer is open to boys and girls in
Pre-K (4 year old) - 8th grade.
Season practices start August 27th
Games start September 8th.
After the deadline date, names will be placed on a waiting list with no guarantee of team placement. If placed on a team, a $5.00 late registration fee will be charged.
Call in or sign up at Member Services
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Demo Week
July 8th - 14th
L
iving healthy is about spirit, mind and body at every age and stage. The Y offers classes as well as personal attention that comes with a trainer to help you set and meet your specific goals in order to live healthier.
Come in or call 263-9996 to sign up!
New Session starts July 15th
Most adult aquatics and land fitness classes are free with your membership.
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Pickleball Basics
July 8th - 14th
What is pickleball? Come at the regularly scheduled Adult or Family Drop-In Pickleball times during July 8th-14th! Try out the fastest growing sport in America! Learn the basics of pickleball rules, strokes, strategy, and game play.
Free to members and non-members. Non-members should bring a photo ID and check in at Member Services.
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FINDING A HEALTHIER YOU
Starting Tuesday, July 10th,
6:30-7:30pm
at the Muscatine Community YMCA
Partnering with Unity Point Health - Trinity Muscatine, Hy-Vee dietitians, and Muscatine Diabetes Walk Project, our YMCA is offering a month-long "user friendly" educational program.
It's designed for people experiencing signs of health risks for chronic disease such as diabetes or heart disease. The goal is to help participants establish healthy habits and healthy lifestyles and move toward lowering risks.
Class sessions will cover: motivation for a healthy lifestyle, move with cardio and strength, helpful nutritional guidance, and continued healthy lifestyle.
Tuesdays, July 10th-31st (4 weeks)
6:30-7:30pm
At the Muscatine Community YMCA
For more information, please call
(563) 263-9996
Fee: $25 per person or per couple
Price includes: 1 month family membership, free workout orientation, and free child care.
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Are you on Facebook?
We are!
We regularly post important reminders, session dates, upcoming events, and much more! If you want to be "in the know" about the happenings at your Muscatine Community YMCA, "LIKE" us on Facebook today!
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If you are a fan of sports that create unity, athletes who inspire, and connections that foster acceptance, then you are a fan of Special Olympics.
Special Olympics Softball Skills Tourney
Saturday July 21st, starts at 9:00am at Kent Stein
Knights of Columbus CPID, Tootsie Roll Drive at HyVee and Walmart
July 26th-28th
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1823 Logan Street
Muscatine, IA 52761
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