TRI-TOWN YMCA
Program Brochure
September, 2007-August, 2008
1464 S. Main St. Lombard, IL 60148
Phone (630) 629-9622 FAX (630) 629-4636
www.tritownymca.org
Serving Lombard, Villa Park and Oakbrook Terrace
YMCA MISSION
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
TRI-TOWN YMCA STAFF
Deb Allen Executive Director
Chuck Pickerill Program Director
Jeanne Horn Y’s Kids Director
Susan Wood Sr. Services Director
Mose Rickey Teen Director
Marilyn Walsh S.H.I.P. Coordinator
Judy Lorusso Office Manager
Matty Gatsos Secretary
EXECUTIVE BOARD of DIRECTORS
Jerry Loizzo Board President
Monica Brown 1st Vice President
Carrie Karl 2nd Vice President
Valerie Ewoldt Secretary
Dave Wellehan Treasurer
REDUCTION OF FEES
It is our goal to provide educational, social and physical developmental services to people regardless of their ability to pay. Reduction of fees is available to those with demonstrated need (subject to program capacity). The YMCA does not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age or physical or mental abilities. For more information, please contact the Executive Director.
OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
EMPLOYMENT and VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
The Tri-Town YMCA is always looking for caring, knowledgeable people to join our staff. The following paid and volunteer positions may be available:
Sunshine Callers: 1 hour/week, year round
Y’s Kids Mentors: 1-2 hours/week during the school year
Kids Night Out Staff: 8 hours/month during the school year
Christmas Tree Sales: hours vary, Thanksgiving - Christmas
Day Camp Counselors: 9-10 weeks during the summer
Delivery of library books to homebound seniors: 2-3 hours/month, year round
We welcome and include people of all backgrounds, races, religions, incomes, ages and abilities.
Many of our programs could not exist without Volunteers. Please consider donating your time.
What makes the Tri-Town YMCA different?
Staff are trained in Child Abuse Prevention
Background checks on all staff
Financial Assistance is available
Character Development Values are used for all decisions
Program emphasis is on Health and Safety
Benefits of working and volunteering at the Tri-Town YMCA:
Friendly, caring work atmosphere
Flexible hours
Training opportunities
Please call the Tri-Town YMCA, 629-9622, if you are interested in joining our team.
Since 1985, the Tri-Town YMCA has been offering Y’s Kids Programs, a safe before and after school alternative, for children to attend, while their parents are at work or continuing their education. Our programs are available Monday – Friday, during the school year, to children who attend School Districts 44 and 45. Both Jr. Y’s Kids and Y’s Kids are offered in 7-week sessions.
Jr. Y’s Kids
Jr. Y’s Kids is available to students in School Districts 44 and 45, who attend half-day kindergarten, and need a half-day program. Our goal is to meet the needs of children, resulting in a fun and flexible daily schedule.
Children are encouraged to be creative, develop new skills and broaden their interests. Our curriculum concentrates on socialization skills. Activities may include arts and crafts, group time, recreational outdoor play and gym time. We may also work with your school district to enhance the existing kindergarten program. Jr. Y’s Kids is held at Manor Hill School. Transportation is included.
Weekly Fees
2 days per week $56
3 days per week $74
4 days per week $92
5 days per week $108
Y’s Kids Before and After School Program
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Y’s Kids provides FUN ACTIVITIES in a safe and secure environment. Y’s Kids objectives are:
¨ To provide a 5-day per week diversified program of social development and recreation.
¨ To help children develop in spirit, mind and body.
¨ To help children learn and demonstrate the values of caring, citizenship, trustworthiness, fairness, respect and responsibility.
AM Weekly Fee (No daily rate) PM Weekly Fees
$42.00 per week 3 days $65
4 days $70
5 days $75
Y’s Kids Sites
AM and PM PM Only
Manor Hill School Ardmore School
Pleasant Lane School Schafer School
Salt Creek Elementary Westmore School
Swartz School
Y’s Kids Sports Club
PM Y’s Kids in District 44 will have the opportunity again this year to participate in the YMCA’s Sports Club. The Y Sports Club teaches fundamentals and skill building in a variety of sports. Children will be divided up into teams and play weekly games. The program runs in six week sessions and busing is available for students. For more information call us at 629-9622.
Y’s Kids Sports Club Schedule
Fall I Softball September 17-October 25
Fall II Basketball I October 29-December 6
Winter I Basketball II January 15-February 21
Winter II Soccer February 25-April 10
Spring I Flag Football April 15-May 29
Mondays* at Manor Hill *Note: On holidays play will be moved to Friday of that week
Times: 3:30 PM-5 PM
Fee: Registered Y’s Kid $15 per session
Non-Y’s Kid $28 per session
Busing Schedule for Y’s Kids Sports Club
-Students who attend Madison, Park View, Pleasant Lane, and Hammerschmidt will be bused to Manor Hill for play on Monday
Y’s Kids Tutoring Program
We are offering a tutoring program at our office with Charmaine Boswell. Instruction in reading, writing, and math will be available. We will be working in conjunction with Ms. Boswell to offer this program to our after school Y’s Kids participants. Parents will find this to be convenient for them to utilize the time during Y’s Kids for their tutoring needs. Ms. Boswell has an office located in Eastgate Shopping Center, Lombard. If you would like more information about tutoring, please contact Ms. Boswell at CAL Reading Clinic (630) 880-0750 or
www.CALreadingclinic.com
Institute Days, Holidays and All-Day Programs
District Date Holiday Y's Kid
44 9/5 Half Day* $21
44 10/4 Half Day* $21
44 10/5 Institute Day** $28
44 & 45 10/8 Columbus Day** $28
44 11/6 Half Day* $21
44 & 45 11/19 Conferences** $28
44 & 45 11/20 Conferences** $28
44 & 45 11/21 Non-Attendance ** $28
44 & 45 1/21 Martin L. King ** $28
44 1/22 Institute Day** $28
44 2/15 Institute Day** $28
44 & 45 2/18 President’s Day** $28
45 2/29 Institute Day** $28
44 4/24 Non-Attendance** $28
* Half day programs run from 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
** Full day programs run from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
All programs are held at Manor Hill School. A minimum number of participants are needed to run the program. Advanced registration is required. Registration is accepted only through the YMCA office.
NOTE: Field trips may be planned on full day programs at an additional charge.
YMCA Flag Football (Co-ed, Ages 6 – 10)
Players learn skills, rules, sportsmanship and teamwork through drills and scrimmages, while having fun. As in all YMCA youth activities, EVERYBODY PLAYS, EVERYBODY WINS! The fee includes weekly scrimmages, a T-shirt, a celebration event and lots of fun! Mouth guards are required.
Saturday 9:00 – 11:00 AM Sept. 15 –Oct. 27
Fee: $60
Location: Field Behind Westlake Middle School
Min: 15
Max: 26
Swartz School Sports Club
Grades 2nd-4th
Students of Swartz Elementary School in Oak Brook Terrace can join the YMCA’s after school sports program. In this instructional program a different sport will be featured every six weeks. Participants will be taught the rules, skills, and play weekly scrimmage games. A snack will be given each day of the program. Players must supply their own mouth guard to participate. Dates may be subject to change due to school calendar.
Sports Club Schedule:
Fall I September 18- October 25 Flag Football
Fall II October 30- December 13 Basketball
Winter I January 15- February 21 Floor Hockey
Winter II February 26- April 10 Soccer
Spring I April 15- May 29 Softball
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Times: 3:10-5:00 PM
Location: Swartz School gym and field
Fee: $68 for each session
Min: 12
Max: 30
Y ‘s Kids Sports Club
Students in District 44 will have the opportunity again this year to participate in the YMCA’s Sports Club. The Y Sports Club teaches fundamentals and skill building in a variety of sports. Children will be divided up into teams and play weekly games. The program runs in six week sessions and busing is available for students. For more information call us at 629-9622.
Y ‘s Kids Sports Club Schedule
Fall I Softball September 17-October 25
Fall II Basketball I October 29-December 6
Winter I Basketball II January 15-February 21
Winter II Soccer February 25-April 10
Spring I Flag Football April 15-May 29
Mondays* at Manor Hill *Note: on Holidays play will be moved to Friday of that week
Times: 3:30 PM-5 PM
Fee: Registered Y’s Kid $15 per session
Non-Y’s Kid $28 per session
Busing Schedule for Y ‘s Kids Sports Club
-Students who attend Madison, Park View, Pleasant Lane, and Hammerschmidt will be bused to Manor Hill for play on Monday
Y’s Kids Tutoring Program
We are offering a tutoring program at our office with Charmaine Boswell. Instruction in reading, writing, and math will be available. We will be working in conjunction with Ms. Boswell to offer this program to our after school Y’s Kids participants. Parents will find this to be convenient for them to utilize the time during Y’s Kids for their tutoring needs.
Ms. Boswell has an office located in Eastgate Shopping Center, Lombard. If you would like more information about tutoring, please contact Ms. Boswell at CAL Reading Clinic (630) 880-0750 or
www.CALreadingclinic.com
Y Guides and Princesses Programs
For 38 years, our Y Guides and Princesses programs have been building strong kids and strong families in Lombard, Villa Park and Oakbrook Terrace. Our program is designed to create an atmosphere of fun, while spending quality time with your child. The program focus is to foster parent/child relationships.
Papoose 3 years old – Pre-K parent/child
Maidens K – 5th grade mom/daughter
Guides K – 5th grade dad/son
Braves K – 5th grade mom/son
Princesses K – 5th grade dad/daughter
Trailblazers 6th – 12th grade parent/child
Each group has a monthly meeting and an age appropriate monthly outing. For information, call Chuck at the Tri-Town YMCA, 629-9622 or check our Guides Programs website at www.tworiversfederation.com
Registration Night Tuesday, September 11
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Madison Elementary School
150 W. Madison, Lombard
Kids Night at the YMCA (Kindergarten thru 5th grade)
Kid’s Night at the YMCA allows parents to go out to dinner, a movie, shopping or spend some quiet time at home, while the kids have some fun at the YMCA. Each night will have activities centered on a theme. Pre-registration is required. A MINIMUM of 10 participants per night is required.
October 27 Halloween Party
December 22 Christmas Party
February 9 Valentines Day Party
March 8 Indoor Carnival
April 5 Magic Night
May 17 Games and More
Saturday 6:00 – 10:00 PM Fee: $20.00 per child
Min: 10
Max: 30
Train Ride with Santa
Start the Holiday Season with an early visit with Santa! Enjoy a round-trip train ride to Elburn, with Santa reading a story and visiting with kids. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served at the Pavilion at 10:45 AM. Space is limited to 75 people, pre-registration is required.
Saturday Dec. 8 10:45 AM – 1:05 PM
Meet at the Pavilion in Lilacia Park
Fee: $15 per Adult, 12 years and up (up to 3 children, 11 and under, ride FREE with 1 paying adult)
2008 Summer Camp Registration Kick-Off at Enchanted Castle
This winter get out of the house and come to the YMCA’s 2008 camp registration kick-off. There will be games with prizes, food, and tons of fun! Stop by our summer camp table and register your child for the YMCA’s 2008 summer camp. Bring the kids and let them play while you get all the information on our summer camp programs. More information will be available later in the year, so check our website for the most current updates on the camp registration kick-off. You can find us on the web at www.tritwonymca.org. Don’t forget to save the date!
Date: Friday, February 29th
Time: 7 PM-9 PM
Location: The Enchanted Castle
1103 S. Main St.
Lombard
Healthy Kids Day
Healthy Day is an event that takes place in YMCA’s across the country. Kids will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities that promote health and fitness. Best of all, this event is free to participate in! More information will be available later in the year. Stay up to date on all the latest information on Healthy Kids Day at our website, www.tritownymca.org.
Date: Saturday, April 12
Location: TBA
Fee: FREE
Winter Adventures and Spring Adventures Camp (Grades K – 5)
The perfect solution for winter break boredom! Also, a helpful alternative for parents who have hectic holiday schedules. Activities include arts and crafts, games, sports and a unique Adventure Trip each day! Space is limited to 30 campers per day. Pre-registration is required.
Winter Adventures Camp
Wed. Dec. 26 Sci-Tech
Thurs. Dec. 27 Movie at AMC
Fri. Dec. 28 Bowling at Star Dust
Wed. Jan. 2 Odyssey Fun World
Thurs. Jan. 3 Swimming at Waterworks
Fri. Jan. 4 Laser Tag at Lazer X
Spring Adventures Camp
For District 45 Students
Mon. March 24 Trip TBA
Tues. March 25 Trip TBA
Wed. March 26 Trip TBA
Thurs. March 27 Trip TBA
Fri. March 28 Trip TBA
For District 44 Students
Mon. March 30 Trip TBA
Tues. April 1 Trip TBA
Wed. April 2 Trip TBA
Thurs. April 3 Trip TBA
Fri. April 4 Trip TBA
9:00 AM – 4:00PM Fee: $39 per day
Extended Care: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM $5 per day
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM $5 per day
*Trips may be changed due to booking schedule
Summer Camp
Campers have been experiencing our Day Camp programs for more than 34 summers, and we have planned another fun-packed summer for 2008! Our camps provide a safe, enriching environment, while offering a variety of stimulating activities. Campers spend time at local forest preserves participating in camp games, crafts, nature activities, hiking, and boating. Swimming days take place at Moran Water Park and other local water parks. We will also go on weekly field trips to places like the Kane County Cougars game, North Ave. Beach, the Museum of Science and Industry, and more!