Spring adventure camp

Experience an Adventure to Remember! Camp dates are March 31 through April 4. Camp hours are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.mm for grades K-6. Fees are:

Weekly rate for members: $70 / with fieldtrips $80

Non members: $80/ with fieldtrips $90

Weekly half days: $40/ with fieldtrips $50

Drop in day: $20/ add $7 per field trip.

Fieldtrips scheduled to Aquatic Center, Woodside Lanes and Golden Gate Community Park.

Daily highlights:

Monday: Crazy hat and Wacky Sock Day. Various relay races, swimming and more.

Tuesday: Fieldtrip to Aquatic Center

Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday and Tacky Tourist. Dress-up Day, Soccer, golf, peanut races, balloon bop, swimming, skate park and more!

Thursday: Field trip to Woodside Lanes and park.

Friday: Wear Your favorite sports team, Field Day, swimming, skate park, final events, awards ceremony plus much more!

YMCA summer day camp

Here comes the 2008 edition of the Marco Island YMCA Summer Camp! Get ready for a “Funtastic” Summer! Join us for another fun filled summer packed with games, sports, field trips, and exciting “Fun Fridays.” Exciting your creative side, meet new friends, and enjoy water days with the YMCA.

We have new themes, new games, and new parties planned! Registration now open.

Important dates to remember:

Summer camp dates: June 2 to August 15

Summer camp hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Summer Camp is for grades K-2 and 3-6. Both Camps will meet at the South end of the YMCA for pick up and drop off.

There are 11 exciting theme weeks for the K-2 campers and the 3-6 grade campers.

Payment options:

To fit the needs of all our participants we offer several different payment methods. We accept cash, check and Visa and Mastercard.

Member: M - Non-member: NM

Full summer (paid by May 28): $700(M) $700 (NM)

Sibling Rate: $675(M) $675 (NM)

Weekly rate-Full days: $80(M) $90 (NM)

Sibling Rate: $70 (M) N/A for NM

Weekly Rate- half day: $60(M) $70(NM)

Daily Rate (Must Pre-register): $20(M) $25 (NM) (Field trip days please add $7)

Full Summer and Weekly (full day) includes 3 weekly field trips

No refunds will be accepted after 15 days of session start date. Parent manuals are available at the Customer Service desk.

Children must be 5 years old by June 1. Children are placed pending on the grade they are entering in school.

Summer employment

The YMCA has two summer camps that meet the needs of over 400 children in our area. We have two campuses: The Marco Island YMCA and Manatee Elementary School. We are seeking energetic staff to provide a loving and high energy program for our children. We do require a mandatory pre-camp training and weekly trainings throughout the summer. All applicants must be dedicated and hard working to fit in our program. If you are interested in becoming part of our camp family, please pick up an application at the Customer Service desk or send resume to Stephanie@marcoislandymca.org. Positions include full and part time counselors, drivers, substitutes and lifeguards.

YMCA Y READS PROGRAM NEEDS YOU!

YMCA Y Reads Program

The YMCA y reads program has recently added more students to this program to help targeted students increase their reading skills, self esteem and attitude towards reading. Volunteer tutors are needed that will be trained to meet the individual needs of the child. A minimum of one hour a week is required. Help the marco island YMCA build strong kids by mentoring a child. Contact Jan l. Rotar, YMCA reads! Program coordinator, 394 - 3144 ext. 275.

Tiny Tot Time continues at the “Y”

Sign up for Tiny Tot Time at the customer service desk today for this exciting new program for children ages 2 - 5. Allow your child to experience social interactions, learn basic kindergarten readiness skills, and enjoy music, arts, crafts, and many new games. This program will be held bi - weekly and began on Jan. 11. Don’t miss out on the fun!. A parent or guardian must be present. This program will meet on Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. and the cost is $5.00 per child.

“Skate upon a star”

Skate days at the Marco Island YMCA every Saturday sponsored by “Upon a Star Foundation.” The skate park will be free to members (your YMCA membership card must be presented). $5.00 for all others.

Skate park schedule

10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for k to 5 grades

12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for 6 to 8 grades

**Waivers are required for every participant***

Skate Camp

The objective of this program is to help those who have not had skateboard instruction. The basic skills of skateboarding will be taught to help enable each individual to meet their best potential abilities. Please register a week before the lessons start. Sessions are limited to a maximum of five children. One session consists of three lessons. Skate waivers must be signed. Cost is $30 for 3 lessons. Others $35. The instructor is Mr. Hunter. Lessons are Mondays 4 - 6 p.m., Wednesday 4 - 6 p.m. and Saturday 3 - 5 p.m. For more information call Ginger at 394 - 3144 ext. 202

2008 YMCA Youth sports

The Marco Island YMCA is proud and excited to kick off our Spring Soccer season. Participants will learn basic fundamentals, hands on experience and basic offensive and defensive assignments and formations. Practices will be scheduled one night a week and games will be played on Saturday mornings at Winterberry Park. Sign up today at the Customer Service desk. Coaches and sponsorships are needed. Sponsor a Soccer team for only $150. The Spring Soccer League is open to boys and girls from pre-k to 5th grade

Cost is $60 for members and $80 for others

Important dates to remember:

Assessment April 5

Coach’s meeting April 9

First week of Practice April 14

Opening Day April 19

Last game May 31

Swim lessons with Miss Dottie

The next session of swim lessons with Miss Dottie classes will be held from April 7 to 17 and May 5 to 15. All classes meet from Monday to Thursday. And cost for Y members is $50, non members $70. Marco Island residents may receive a $10 discount for youth swimming lessons through funds provided by the City of Marco Island. Must submit proof of residency.

Class Schedules:

Parent/ Child 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Pike/ Eel 3:30 – 4 p.m. and 6 - 6:30 p.m.

Ray/Starfish: 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.

Guppy/Minnow 4:45 – 5:30 p.m.

Fish/Flying Fish/Shark – 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

For more information contact Dottie Wiener at 394 - 3144 - ext 204

Marco Island YMCA pool hours of operation

April to May

7 to 8 a.m. — Master Swim for one hour only.

8 to 3 p.m. — Lap swimming available for all ages.

3 to 6 p.m. — Swim team only.

5 to 6 p.m. — Lane six open for lap swimming only.

Saturday pool hours — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday pool hours — 11a.m. to 3 p.m.

Water aerobics schedule for April

The aerobics program for everyone! Young, old, thin, overweight. Water aerobics combines low impact with high resistance letting you burn up twice as many calories. Modifications can be made to your program as needed.

Water Walkers: 9 a.m. Mon., Wed. & Fri.

Water Aerobics: 9:30 a.m. Mon.

Aqua Slimnastics: 10:30 a.m. Mon.- Wed.

Aqua Jogging : 9:30 a.m. Tues., & Thurs.

Aqua Kickboxing: 9:30 a.m. Friday

Noodle Workout: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday

Anchored Down: 9:30 a.m. Saturday

Pool Hours of Operations

7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Master Swim: One Hour Only

8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lap swimming available for all ages

3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Swim Team Only

5 to 6 p.m. Lane Six Open for lap swimming only

Saturday Pool Hours 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday Pool Hours 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Fitness Assessment

Fitness Assessments are a good beginning to start your training or to re-evaluate your training progress. Participants will go through a series of tests that include cardiovascular, flexibility, and strength. In addition you will receive a blood pressure check and body fat count.

Our goal is to increase your quality of life! Fees: Full Assessment: $45.00 Members / $70.00 Non Members

Body Fat Analysis only: $15.00 Members / $20 Non Members

Kid’s computer classes

Kids 3 to 5 years old can attend the “Y” computer lab with instructor Miss Ginger on Wednesday mornings from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Learning objectives include; building creativity, enhancing communication skills, enriching vocabulary, problem solving, verbal and conceptual skills, developing listening, comprehension and communication skills. Software will include: colors, shapes, numbers and readiness skills, as well as language arts, phonics, science and math. The cost is $5.00 Per session and sessions must be paid in advance. Sessions are limited to 5 children.

Half way to Halloween

Attention: all 6, 7 and 8 grade students! It’s a half way to Halloween party scheduled for March 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the YMCA Gym. Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and you could win some great prizes. There will be a costume contest for best male, best female, scariest and best theme group costume. Best male and female will win iPods from Radio Shack of Marco Island. Celebrity judges will be on hand to pick the best of the best! Great music and good food will be awaiting you. Advance tickets are only $10 at the Customer Service desk. Tickets are $12 at the door the night of the half way to Halloween party.

Chaperones needed: If you are over 18 and are interested in volunteering for these events please contact: Stephanie pepper, Family Services Director, at 394-3144 ext. 203.

Duck derby

You can tell by the smiles on their faces that Ms. Dottie’s rubber ducks are happy to return to the pool this season to start their spring training. It’s the 13th Annual Dottie’s Duck Derby scheduled for March 29. A memorable day of family fun, music, and pool games is planned. Be sure to bring your bathing suit. Race time is scheduled for 11 a.m. rain or shine.

Registration fees: $15 duck/ $25 for 2 ducks

Celebrity/ Beach babe duck: $30/ duck or $50 for 2 ducks (Keep the duck(s))

Corporate/ Sunny Days duck: $30/ duck or $50 for 2 ducks (Keep the duck(s))

Final race pays $500 First place- $350 Second Place- $150 Third Place

Celebrity: Special Duck Prize

Corporate: Special Duck Prize

Buy your duck today at the Customer Service Desk. All proceeds go to the Y aquatics program!

Taste of Marco

The Taste of Marco 2008 version is scheduled for April 27 at the beautiful Esplanade located on North Collier Blvd. on Marco Island. Enjoy delicious tasty treats offered by over 20 of Marco Island’s finest restaurants. Live entertainment by vocalist Myles Loud and your host and MC is DJ Steve Reynolds from Jukebox Productions throughout the afternoon Sound provided by Morningstar music. There will be raffles and giveaways, a bounce house, giant slide and sands and candle art. The hours for the event is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 and children 12 and under are free. Food tickets are sold in $1 increments. All proceeds benefit the Marco Island YMCA. Pre admission tickets will be available soon for purchase at the Marco Island YMCA.

A YMCA Membership is about so much more then weight rooms, gyms and pools. It’s also about making the community a better place in which to live. Because Y members strengthen spirit, mind and body. You come to the Y not only to shed a few pounds, but to gain self-worth. You make new discoveries. You make new friends. You volunteer. The “Y” is a reflection of our community. So by making yourself new and improved, you’re doing the same for our community

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Your Marco Island YMCA is located at 101 Sandhill Street (off San Marco Road). Marco Island, Florida 34145. Hours are Monday to Thursday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: 394 - 3144 Customer Service ext. 200. www.marcoislandymca.com