AUGUST 2020
NEWS & UPDATES
It's hard to believe we are nearing the middle of August. We hope you have been enjoying summer! We are looking ahead to fall and would like share our latest updates with you.

We will continue to follow our current COVID-19 guidelines, admitting Y members and program members only. Thank you to our members for your cooperation. Our procedures have been tested and have worked so that we have avoided the need to close sections or all of our Y due to virus exposure.

Fall will bring extended hours.
The Y will be open until 8 pm Monday - Thursday.
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Fall means youth soccer and flag football at the Y. Soccer and flag football are coed sports and we're extending flag football to include grades 3-8 to encourage a fun activity for more ages. Seasons are August 31 - October 9.
Registration is Aug 11 - Aug 25 at the Y or online.
$34 Y Members/$55 Non Y Members $16 Jerseys
Please click on the below link for the parent letter pertaining to COVID-19 procedures.

Swim team is coming soon. Registration will be in September!
GYM & SWIM
This fall the Y will be running a new program for those doing at-home-learning. Gym & Swim will be physical activities for ages 5 and up, grouped for age appropriate activities and socially distanced. Space is limited. Register at the Y or online.
Session One: Sept 2 - Oct 9 Mon & Wed 11am - 12pm
Y Members $34 Non Members $55
COOKIES & CANVAS

We are excited to begin a new youth program series, Cookies & Canvas, this month. Our new Program Director, Aaryn, will share her artistic talents with our youth as they create a painting on canvas and enjoy a snack. The first in the series will be Disney themed. Aaryn used to work at Disney World.
August 20 12 pm - 2 pm 1st through 4th grade
3 pm - 5 pm 4th through 8th grade
Y Members - $20 Non Y Members - $35
Register at the Y or online.
We're Hiring - Youth Sports Assistant
This is a perfect part time job for someone who enjoys sports, youth and helping others. Responsibilities include setting up and taking down equipment for practices and games, assisting the Program Director, coaches and players. Weekday evenings and occasional weekends - $10 per hour.
Applications available at the Y.
Annual Campaign 2020
When you give to the Rathbun Lake Area YMCA, you continue to strengthen your community and move us all forward. As your community's leading nonprofit for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, Rathbun Lake Area YMCA uses your gift to make a meaningful, enduring impact right in your own neighborhood.
Will you consider donating to your Y? Together we can make a difference.