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CALENDAROF EVENTS

March 29 YMCA Family Fun at The Jun4:30-6:30pm

March 26 No school/Y-Center open 12-

april 2 Good Friday CLOSED

april 5-9 Spring Break/Y-Center open 1

april 12 No School/Y-Center open 12

april 17 Childrens Health Fair at PMSearly day camp sign up

april 19 Session 3 begins

april 24 Meijer-YMCA 3 on 3 BasketbTournament

april 30 Family Fun at Harbor SpringsCommunity Pool & Gym

april 17 Deadline for day camp early raffle for a free week of camp

May 2 YMCA Family Fun at Norther11:30-1:30pm

May 7 No School/Y-Center open 12

May 31 Memorial Day Closed

June 16 Last Day of School (half day)/open 11:30-7:00pm

June 21-

august 27 YMCA Camp Petosega Day C

YMCA of Northern Michigan

Program Guide2010

Spring

Grants and giving support

programs and scholarshipsYMCA is in its seventh year of of-quality programs and family eventsrthern Michigan communities. Ourms include youth sports, wherearn teamwork and sportsmanship,l arts where participants experi-iscipline and self awareness, ander school Y-Center program wherestill caring, honesty, respect andsibility in everyday interactions. In

on to our programs, the Y also offersamily events for the community,ng a 3 on 3 basketball tournament,

ween party, high school gather-nd the new addition of affordable,

ly family events, which will be heldous local business in the community.

The Y is the right choice for your kids andfamily.

These programs and events would notbe possible without the support of areaagencies that have supported the YMCAof Northern Michigan and its missionto build strong kids, strong families, andstrong communities. In addition to of-fering quality programs and events, theYMCA also offers scholarships for all ofour offerings. This is an integral part ofour mission; to provide scholarships toyouth and families in need. Every pro-gram or membership, including day camp,has a scholarship option for those who are

in financial troubles.We would like to recognize the follow-

ing organizations for their support and be-lief in the YMCA of Northern Michigan.Since December 2009, we have received$6,000 from the Bay Harbor Foundationand $6,000 from the Petoskey-HarborSprings Area Community Foundation,both to support out of school program-ming. We also have dedicated the backpage to recognize our individual gifts fromour 2009 Strong Kids Campaign. TheseSKC funds go to help support our pro-gramming and scholarship fund. Thankyou to everyone who has donated fundsor volunteered time to the YMCA. Youare creating a stronger community for

your family by supporting the YMCA ofNorthern Michigan.


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-CenTeRus after school at thenter! The Y is a greatto hang out with

ds after school. We areMonday-Friday7:00pm for fourth and older. Fees for-Center are $3.00/day

embers and $5.00/dayon-members.

AFTeR SCHOOL at thJeelry CreationCreate beautiul bead jewelry such as necklacesand bracelets using a variety o colorul beads andstring. Some o the beads you will make yourselusing dierent techniques.

ages: 4th-8th grade

Days: Tuesday 4:00-5:00pmsessiOn 3: April 20-May 25

Fees: $30 Member$45 Non-member

Mothers Day ProjectsCreate handmade Mothers Day gits eachThursday leading up to Mothers Day. WilliamSantos, rom Monarch Garden and FlowerDesign, will help create an adorable Mothers Daygit that includes a card and fower arrangement.

ages: 4th-8th gradeDays Thursday 4:00-5:00pmsessiOn 3: April 23-May 7Fees: $15 Member

$22 Non-member

ScrapbooingLearn to organize and crop pictures tocreate interesting pages that you canshare with your riends. You will learn

techniques and tricks that turn yourpictures into a story that lasts a lietim

ages: 4th -8th gradeDays: Wednesday 4:00-5:00pmsessiOn 3: April 21-May 26Fees: $30 Member

$45 Non-member

Kids:Fun games like Wii,PS2, ping pong andpool games

Choose your own activi-ties; the way you spendyour day is up to you

Improve your DDR orGuitar Hero skills

Computers for surfingor homework

Snack Shack for thoseafter school cravings

Fun extra afterschoolprograms available

Dont have to be a Ymember to be at the Y(but we would love ifyou were!)

Parents: Very affordable

Convenient in town lo-cation

Daily drop-in, no up-front schedule needed

Dont fight afterschooltraffic; kids can take

shuttle bus or walk

Open late to accommo-date your work schedule

Trained staff on duty tomonitor and mentor

12 Days No problem,were open 11:30 to 7

No school days noonto 5:30

Learn all the tricksof the

Petoskey Peppers!Jump Roping:Learn single rope tricks, partner tricks, egg beater and double

dutch all set to music! This is a great spring class for you and all

your friends to join. Please wear confortable clothes, athletic

shoes and bring a water bottle.

Participants will meet at the YMCA at 3:30pm for a snack and

walk as a group (with instructor) to Center City Gym for class,

then walk back to the YMCA for a 5:15pm pick up.

ages: 4th -8th gradeDays Monday 3:30-5:15pmsessiOn 3: April 19-May 10lOcatiOn: 3rd floor Center City GymFees: $15 Member

$20 Non-member

BasetballLearn basic fundamentals such as dribbling,passing, defense, and shooting in a friendlyenvironment. Emphasis is always onteamwork, sportsmanship, and personalimprovement, not the score.

ages: Kdg 2nd grade

Days: Saturday mornings

sessiOn 3: April 24-May 22

lOcatiOn: Lincoln Elementary, Petoskey

Fees: $40 Members$60 Non-members

Pick up shirt and schedule on 4/20 or 4/2110am-6pm at the YMCA

-WinneR Yoth SpoY-Winners programs are less competitive,value-based programs where all participants aregiven an equal opportunity to play. The focusis on learning basic skills and concepts of thesport. A typical session includes 30 minutes ofinstruction and team practice followed by 45minutes of game play with emphasis on havingfun! Players will receive t-shirts. At the end ofthe program, each participant will receive anaward to celebrate their accomplishments.

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MARTiAL ARTStial Arts of the 21st century buildsh physical and mental strength.dents learn discipline, confidencehemselves, respect for others, andmwork. Even if the defense skills

students learn are never needed,re are great benefits to martialtraining. Strength, flexibility,

rdination and cardiovascular healthjust the beginning. The fun andself-satisfaction of accomplishmentadded benefits. YMCA martial artsructors strive to fulfill all these goalsheir classes.

LITTLE DRAGONSBoys and girls will learn basic Shotokan Karate skills, butmore important they learn respect, self-control and goodbehavior. Students are taught from three core topics in-cluding personal safety, self mastery and martial arts.

ages: 4 - 7 years old

Days: Tuesday 5:15-6:00pmor 6:00-6:45pm


sessiOn 4a: June 1-July 6

sessiOn 4B: July 13-August 17sessiOn 4c: August 24-September 21

lOcatiOn: 3rd floor Center City Gym

Fees: $50 Member$75 Non-Member

ages: 8 to adult

Days: Tuesday 7:00-8:00pmsessiOn 3: April 20-May 25

sessiOn 4a: June 1-July 6sessiOn 4B: July 13-August 17sessiOn 4c: August 24-September 21


Fees: $55 Member$77 Non-Member

PERSONAL SAFETYThis class has an effective and realistic approach toward learning self-defense tactics and aware-ness. Participants will develop confidence, skill and knowledge for any situation and will learnto defend against grabs, holds, and strikes. Participants will also learn to use your whole bodyfor defense and how to perform best under pressure.

ages: 14 yrs to adult

Days: Monday 6:00-7:00pm


sessiOn 4a: May 31-July 5sessiOn 4B: July 12-August 16sessiOn 4c: August 23-September 20


Fees:$55 Member $77 Non-Member

SHOTOkAN kARATEStudents will be taught the basics of Shotokan Karate, emphasizingphysical training, self-control and respect, combined with personalsafety. This class is fun and challenging. Students will advance attheir own pace and earn tips and belts.


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Searchable Databasefor volunteersAttention all VOLUNTEERS! CUnited Way offers Volunteer Ctions, a new way to easily find vopportunities in Charlevoix anmet Counties. Volunteer Connuses an online database of voluopportunities as listed by numenon-profit organizations to pro

a one-stop destination when searching for places to volunteer. You can searcon your preferences and skills and create a volunteer profile so non-profit ortions can let you know about volunteer opportunities that might interest yoteer Connections is free and easy to use. Non-profits continue to post opporthroughout the year. Log on at http://tinyurl.com/volunteerconnections to opportunities. If you dont have computer access or want more information

Sarah Cleary at 487-1006 or [email protected]. Use this site to lvolunteer opportunities at the YMCA of Northern Michigan!

Intro to ZumbaZumba combines high energy and motivating music with

unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumbaparticipants to dance away their worries. It is based on theprinciple that a workout should be FUN AND EASY TO DO.It is an hour o cardio so participants will have to wear supportiveshoes and be prepared to sweat, and bring a water bottle.

ages: adultsDays Tuesday 12:00-1:00pmsessiOn 3: April 20-May 25lOcatiOn: YMCA Lower LevelFees: $50 Member

$75 Non-member

Pilates, developed by Joe Pilates in the

1920s, incorporates many aspects ofEastern and Western exercise disciplines.Pilates classical method blends bodyposition awareness, and breathing withmuscle toning, strengthening and inten-sity of movement. This assures that thewhole body is engaged and being utilizedthroughout the workout, producing a veryflexible and visibly lean body. Particularattention is paid to toning the midsec-tion or core of the body, which createshealthy support for the spine.

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Taller, leaner appearance with better p Increased range of motion and flexibil

Increased lung capacity

Muscle definition without bulking

ages: adults

Days: Thursday 12-12:45pm


Fees: $60 Member $75 Non-mem

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at LunchPlan to wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move, socks (no shoes required) and wprovide the mats!

All Pilates Midwest teachers are fully certified in the Pilates classical method and are third gtion teachers. To find out more about us, please contact Jan Tirony-Johnson at Pilates Midat 439-5907 or visit our website at www.pilatesmidwest.com.

ages: Everyone is welcome!

Day: Saturday, June 19 & Sunday, June 206:30am-10:30am

lOcatiOn: Click Road Soccer Complex, Petoskey

Fees: Tickets purchased in advance $5 (before 6/19)Tickets purchased at breakfast $7. Please visitwww.ymcanm.org to purchase tickets

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YMCA, your time and talent goes a long way.teers are the backbone of the YMCA organizationunded the YMCA of Northern Michigan. Whene a volunteer at the YMCA, you are part of a non-organization with a vision of building strong kids,families, and strong communities

hour you spend as a YMCA volunteer translatese caring attention a child or teen needs to growlthy and resilient. It translates into support for

es so they can be successful and strong and into a

more viable community that is a good place to liveork.

As are first and foremost volunteer organiza-To put it in perspective, not every YMCA has a

ng, but every YMCA has volunteers. All 2,686As are founded, based, and led by volunteers. Lo-unteers establish YMCAs and local volunteers run

As, continually ensuring that YMCAs are meetingique needs of their communities. Volunteers areheart of every YMCA and that is why YMCAs areheart of community life in more than 10,000 com-es nationwide. From helping Civil War troopshan a century ago, to international disaster relieftoday, YMCAs are one of the nations leadingeer organizations.

MCA volunteer, you can lead a class, serve as aodel for young people, serve on a committee ormentor, coach, design a program brochure, find

or an auction, help out in the office or at a specialbe part of the annual campaign, or be part of aworking toward a new facility. No matter how

you help, youll make a big difference as you work withothers to create a feeling of connectedness in your com-munity.

The basic definition of a YMCA volunteer is anyonewho willingly gives time to help the YMCA accomplishits mission without getting paid by the YMCA. In theY movement, we have five categories of volunteers:

1.Program volunteers help lead programsor assist in delivering programs (e.g., aprogram instructor, coach, aide or member

of a program advisory council).2.Support volunteers serve in the office.

3.Fundraising volunteers raise money byworking in annual, sustaining, capitalor other special campaigns, working onendowment development, or by workingat or running special events.

4.Policy volunteers serve on the Ys board ofdirectors, on a committee or task force.

5.Managerial volunteers help manageand administer YMCA operations andprograms (e.g., a pro-bono accountant ormarketing specialist).

To solve the problems closest to home, or better yet prevent them, theYMCA needs more people like you. Do something good and vol-unteer at the YMCA of Northern Michigan. For more informationplease call (231)348-8393.

We need Voluteers!


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ayo-Wt-Ha CampsYMCA Camp Hayo-went-Hafor Boys

YMCA Camp ArbutusHayo-went-Ha for Girls

Adventure for Boysted on 600 acres on the shores of beautiful Torch Lake, YMCA Camp Hayo-Went-s 105 years of tradition and experience to provide incredible adventures campers

mber for a lifetime.

camp motto, Each for All...All for Each is evident in all we do. The cabin group issence of the camping experence. Boys learn to work together, to support each otherrespect what each member of the cabin has to offer. The wonderful variety of

trips reinforce the value of teamwork.

p Hayo-Went-Ha offers age appropriate adventure programs that last either twor weeks. Meet the challenge of extended canoeing and hiking trips to Michiganscountry, the Canadian wilderness or biking the wooded hills of the Upper Pen-all the while learning to appreciate the beauty that surrounds you. Live amongst

nes and white birches, visit Buell Chapel and be a part of the great spirit that makesA Camp Hayo-Went-Ha a special [email protected](231) 554-5915

Adventure for Girlsamp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha, young women and girls will experience adventuren in beautiful surroundings while developing lifelong friendships and memories.

pers will enjoy the great variety of activities that we offer daily. The morning

ule allows campers to work together on many of the offered activities as a cabinThe time is also used to teach all campers about the camping equipment, includingand safety before their trips. The campers also become oriented with maps andce for their adventrure. Through this, a camper will develop an understanding of thedual responsibility each person has to the group.

afternoon allows each camper to individually select any one of the following ac-s: sailing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, arts and crafts, archery, nature studies,, ultimate frisbee, dodge ball, tennis, basketball, newspaper, drama and dance. Weasize Judeo-Christian values in our daily living and follow the four core values of theA of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility in all that we [email protected]

(231) 946-8589

nference and Retreat ProgramA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps Conference and Retreat Program can provide your groupctivities that challenge, educate and provide recreation. Our friendly, trained staff,

nt facilities and wonderful food service are the perfect components to a weekend ex-

ce. Our staff can lead teambuilding and ropes course activities or remain in a support

hile you lead the activities. Camp Hayo-Went-Ha on Torch Lake camp is the oldest

A boys camp in the world on its original site. Founded in 1904, Hayo-Went-Ha has

ooded acres along the shore of beautiful Torch Lake. Features include modern and rus-

dings for accommodation along with numerous trails that lead to meeting spaces and

y areas. The camp is located within 1 hour of Traverse City, Charlevoix, Petoskey and

d. We can host up to 60 people in the cooler months and up to 150 in the warmer

s. Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha on the shores of Arbutus Lake is located on 135

f rolling hills and wooded trails just 10 miles outside of Traverse City, MI. A fully

n lodge built in 2004 can comfortably host 80 people year-round. A perfect place forgs and relaxing!

Round-up for the YMCAof Northern Michigan

Youth Programsat JCPenney

When you shop at the Petoskey JCPenney store and rou

your purchase up to the next whole dollar, JCPenney wdonate the difference to the YMCA of Northern Michig

to provide after-school programs for area youth.

JCPenney and the YMCA believe that all kids should ha

the opportunity to participate in spirit, mind, and body

hancing programs.

YMCA and JCPenneyTogether, we

build strong kids,strong families,

and strongcommunities.

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ages: the whole family (children must be accompanied with an adult)

Day: Monday, March 29

lOcatiOn: The Jungle, Petoskey

Fees: $7 per ticket -tickets must be purchased before 3/26. One ticketmust be purchased for each family member participating in the fun.Call 348-8393 to purchase tickets.

es: the whole family (children must beompanied with an adult)

y: Sunday, May 2 11:30-1:30pm

catiOn: Northern LightsRecreation

s: Call 348-8393 to purchase tickets. $10ticket -tickets must be purchased before 4/30.

e ticket must be purchased for each familymber participating in the fun.

Enjoy 1 round of indoor golf, 10 arcadetokens, 1 piece of pizza, and 1 small pop

oy 1 hour of bowling, shoetal, 2 slices of pizza, and soda

Famly F atHarbor Springs Community Pool & Gym

Enjoy open swim time and open gym time

ages: the whole family (children must be accompanied with an adult)

Day: Friday, April 30 6:30-8:30pm

lOcatiOn: Harbor Springs Community Pool, Harbor SpringsHigh School

Fees: Call YMCA at 348-8393 for more details

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