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June & July Public Events at the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region
It’s summertime and the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is ready to have fun with the entire family. The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is a non-profit organization that helps build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. A wide variety of healthy and wholesome programs and activities for all generations that build a healthy mind, body and spirit are always offered. Activities such as swimming, sports, cardio and strength equipment, fitness classes, free child care, before and after school care, summer day camp, residence camp, senior programming and more are available. This June and July, the six YMCA branches of the Pikes Peak Region are offering the following activities: Association-wide Events: Outdoor Soccer Registration Join the YMCA and have a blast learning and practicing the skill of soccer! Children learn skills and have fun without the pressure of try-outs and competition. Everyone plays and everyone wins! Ages: 3 – 6 years, 1st – 6th grade Registration: July 6- August 25 Practices Begin: Week of September 3 Season (6 games): September 15 – October 20 Swim Lessons For over 110 years the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region has been the leader and innovator for aquatics and aquatics programs. We teach over 3,000 children how to swim every year. The YMCA offers lessons for all ages and skill levels at our 11 pools in the Pikes Peak community. The YMCA also offers programs such as parent/child swim lessons, recreational swimming, arthritis exercise, water fitness, pre-natal exercise, lap swimming, masters swimming, swim fun club, family swim, Flick & Float (kids enjoy a fun flick while floating with their friends in a YMCA pool), American Red Cross CPR-PR, First Aid, AED classes. For more information please contact your local YMCA or visit www.ppymca.org Parent’s
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Downtown Family Center YMCA 207 N. Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719-473-9622
Itsy Bitsy Yoga On-going Now offered at the Downtown Family Center, these classes are geared towards very young children from 6 weeks to 4 years and introduces them to Yoga using interactive poses, songs and games for kids and parents. Call Sally Kennedy at 329-7271 for class information.
Before-and After-School Programs On-going The Downtown YMCA offers before and after-school care at Foothills, Goldcamp, Manitou Springs, Pinion Valley and Trailblazer Elementary schools. Flexible plans are available which include ‘Schools Out’ days, winter and spring break camps and summer day camp. Call 719-473-9622 for information and registration.
Briargate Family Center YMCA 4025 Family Place Colorado Springs, CO 80920 719-282-9622
4th of July Celebration Wednesday, July 4th ●10am - 1pm ● FREE What a great way to spend the 4th! Join us for a free BBQ (while supplies last) and fun games and activities for the whole family including a bounce house and obstacle course. We’ll even have a decorated bike parade! For more information please call 495-5126 Before & After-School Care On-going Before & After School Care is now offered for D49 Banning Lewis Ranch Academy on site at the school. Care begins at 6:00 am until school starts and from dismissal until 6pm Monday – Friday. Full and part-time options are available. Call Heather at 495-5104 for details. Teen and Tween Meetings Every Thursday ● 5:30 – 6:30pm ● $2 for Pizza & drink combo It’s an evening just for Tweens (8-12) and Teens (13+)! Come join us for a social meeting to find out about upcoming events.
Tween Nights Every 2nd and 4th Saturday ● 7 -10pm ● $4:members; $6: non-members It’s an evening just for Tweens. Join us for sports tournaments, dodgeball, obstacle course, dancing and more!
Garden Ranch Family Center YMCA 2380 Montebello Dr. W. Colorado Springs, CO 80918 719-593-9622
CPR-PR / AED / FA Course Saturday, May 19 ● 8am – 5pm ● $65: Members, $70: Non-members Students will learn how to administer CRP and use an Automated External Defibrillator as well as how to rescue and infant child or adult, the use of a pocket mask, bag mask and an AED. This class is a combination of First Aid and CPR-PR / AED. Certification for ARC or AHA CPR-PR/ AED & First Aid is offered.
First Aid Course Tuesday, July 3 ● 4 – 9:30pm ● Ages 11 & older ● $35: Members, $45: Program Participants Learn first aid basics such as: rescuer duties, victim and rescuer safety, identifying the problem, what to do when the emergency is over. Students will learn what to do in medical emergencies such as chocking, fainting, stroke, if someone has an injury emergency like a broken bone or internal and external bleeding as well as an environmental emergency such as poisoning, bites or a situation that is temperature related. Certification for ARC and AHA are offered.
CPR-PR / AED Course Saturday, July 21 ● 4 – 9:30pm ● $40: Members, $50: Non-members Students will learn how to administer CRP and use an Automated External Defibrillator as well as how to rescue and infant child or adult, the use of a pocket mask, bag mask and an AED. Certification for ARC or AHA CPR-PR/ AED.
Flag Football Pee Wee Clinic Monday, Wednesday & Friday ● July 9 - 27 ● 11:30am – 12:15pm ● $30: Members, $52: Program Participants Children 3 -6 years old learn to play football! Kids are never too young to learn teamwork, and the fun of football.
Baseball Pee Wee Clinic Saturdays ● July 7 - 28 ● 9 – 10am ● $25: Members, $35: program participants Let’s play ball! Children 3 -6 years old learn the skills and teamwork of America’s favorite pastime. Plus it’s simply fun!
YMCA Lifeguard Class July 23 – 27 ● 8am – 5pm every day of ● $150 members, $175 program participants The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is the leader in lifeguard training in the Pikes Peak area. Learn all the basics of life-guarding, including safety, first-aid.
Cheerleading Class July 10 – 31, Tuesdays ● 5:15 – 6:15pm ● $28 members, $42 program participants Ready OK! Give me a Y! Give me an M! Give me a C! Give me an A! Want to be a cheerleader? Kids ages 5-12 will have a great time in a safe environment learning all the skills they need to help them make the team. Learn a few fun cheers and meet new friends too.
Babysitting Course Saturday, July 14 ● 8am – 5pm ● Ages 11 and older ● $35: Members, $50: Non-members Everything you need to know and what every parent wants you to know about babysitting: identifying safety related problems, how germs can be transmitted, responsible play, how to keep themselves and children safe, interview perspective employees, phone safety tips, personal safety tips, being a role model, following house rules, SIDS, basic care for children and infants, games to play, first aid, rescue breathing, how to handle acts of violence and crime and much, much more. Family Climbing Wall: On-going ● Monday – Friday ● 5 - 7pm Our family climbing wall provides fun for all ages. You'll be amazed how young elementary school children can climb the overhanging wall by the "mountain slide." For a challenge for the entire family come to one of our instructional classes and learn how to climb safely. Water Slide On-going Wednesday, 8 – 9pm ● Friday, 7:15 – 8:15pm ● Saturday, 4 - 6pm ● Sunday, 2 - 4pm Water slides aren’t just for kids! Our water slide is fun for the entire family. Call 719-593-9622 for a pool schedule and information on swimming lessons offered all year long.
Southeast Family Center/Armed Services YMCA 2190 Jet Wing Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80916 719-622-9622
Swimming Lessons On-going Interested in learning how to swim? Providing water safety for your children? Swim lessons for all ages available. Private and semi-private lessons available.
Before & After School Care On-going Quality child care is available for children at Truman & Oak Creek Elementary schools, drop-ins welcome. Our program provides children with the opportunity for growth and development outside of their school day through activities and adventures that are child-centered and fun.
Tri-Lakes YMCA 1832 Woodmoor Dr, Suite 201 Monument, CO 80132 719-481-8728
Adult Softball League: Register Now! ● Games begin July 10 It’s an American tradition! Create summer memories, meet new people, exercise and have fun. Is there a better way to spend Tuesday or Thursday nights this summer? Before and After School Childcare During the school year the Tri-Lakes YMCA offers programs at local elementary schools that provide sports, learning activities, homework help, service learning, and much more. Programs are currently available for students of Kilmer, Grace Best, Lewis Palmer, Palmer Lake, Prairie Winds and Wolford Elementary Schools.
Fountain Valley YMCA 301 E. Iowa Fountain, CO 80817 719-382-1561
Teen Lounge Wednesdays ● 2:35 - 5pm (Except Schools Out Days) ● Grades 6-12 Teen Weekly Workshops offered such as Acrylic painting, cake decorating, hip-hop aerobics and resume writing. Activity bus offered to Teens in Fountain and Fort Carson.
Teen Lounge Wednesdays ● 2:35 - 5pm (Except Schools Out Days) ● Grades 6-12 Teen Weekly Workshops offered such as Acrylic painting, cake decorating, hip-hop aerobics and resume writing. Activity bus offered to Teens in Fountain and Fort Carson.
Fountain Pool Now Open Fountain Ft. Carson Sports Complex 900 Jimmy Camp Rd. Fountain Monday – Friday, 1:30 - 4:30pm ● Saturday, 1:30 – 4:30pm & 6 – 9pm Have fun in the sun this summer at the Fountain Ft. Carson Sports Complex! Whether you want to play in the pool or swim laps this is the place for you. Two lanes are reserved just for those who enjoy swimming laps. Punch cards are available at the Fountain Valley YMCA front desk. 382-5385 $3 – Individual Open Swim visit $30 - Open Swim Punch Card (10 visits) $15 - Lap Swim Punch Cards (10 visits)
YMCA Camp Shady Brook Resident Camp 719- 329-7266
Last chance for the summer of a lifetime! There are a few spots still available at the end of the summer. Don’t miss out on the experience of a lifetime! Camp Shady Brook offers camps for every interest for children 6 to 17.
For information on community programs throughout the YMCA region, visit our web site at ppymca.org. The mission of the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Today’s YMCA is based on the following core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
We Build Strong Kids, Strong Families, Strong Communities.
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