Winter Youth Programming At The Lakewood Y

Looking for something for your child to do at the YMCA this winter? Check out our Winter I 2011/2012 programs and events for more details on how your child can get involved and have fun with the YMCA of Greater Cleveland.

Youth Basketball League

League games begin the week of January 9th and will group participating children by the following age groups: 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-11, and 12-14. Registration deadline is Sunday, January 8th, 2012. There will be a $5 late registration fee if after 1/8. Games will start on Saturdays at 9am on January 14th, with the youngest age group and proceed according to age. The league is for members of the YMCA Lakewood, West Shore, and West Park. All games will be held in the Lakewood gymnasium.

Cost will be $40 for YMCA members and $80 for YMCA program members. We group participants based on age and skill level. Coach/Parent requests will be taken, but not guaranteed as we need to ensure team parity. We are actively looking for volunteers for the positions of: Head Coach, Assistant Coach, and Parent Helper (organize snacks/drinks for each game). You do not need to be a member of the Y to be a volunteer, but you are required to submit to a background check.

*There is a $5 jersey charge for participants without a YMCA basketball jersey.

Schedules will be e-mailed out and posted on the YMCA website by Wednesday 1/11. There will be a coaches meeting Tuesday 1/12 at 6:15pm in the Lakewood Child Care Room. There will also be a Parents meeting Thursday 1/14 in the Lakewood Child Care Room. Meeting times for each age group will be sent via e-mail. The league communicates via e-mail and by posting information on the YMCA web pages under youth sports/leagues.

Also, there is a Girls Only, “Power In Pink” league for girls ages 5-7. This gives young girls the chance to play against other girls their age.

Additionally, there is also a competitive 9-11 year old and 12-14 co-ed league for advanced players, that allows for coaches to sign up entire teams for $450 per team, with a max of 10 kids per team. There is a traditional YMCA recreational league for ages 9-11 as well as the competitive league. 

                     

                     YMCA Winter Sports Camp

Winter Sports Camp will be during the weeks of 12/21-12/23, 12/27-12/30 and 1/2-1/3. The camps will be a version of our “fun camps,” with a different sport/focus each day with a wide arrange of sport related activities, including swimming every day!

The first camp on 12/21-12/23 is $50/Member and $65/Program Member. The second camp on 12/27-12/30 is $68/Member and $80/Program Member. The final camp on 1/2-1/3 is $35/Member and $45/Program Member.

Early Drop off is no earlier than 8am and Late Pick up is No Later than 5pm. Maximum Campers for each camp is  36 kids. The camp is for children ages 6-12. Registration begins Monday 11/21. Parents will need to pack a lunch, swim suit, and a water bottle.

                           Breakfast With Santa

       At United Methodist Church in Lakewood

Come join us on Saturday, December 17th from 9am-11am for Breakfast with Santa. Children will enjoy a breakfast, games, and a craft with their families.

Children will get to meet Santa and his helper and receive a treat from Santa.

There is a $5 fee for Children ages 3-8 and Adults. Children under the age of 3 are free.

Bring your camera to capture this special day. Children must be accompanied by any adult. Register at the Lakewood YMCA by December 12th

Stop by your neighborhood YMCA of Greater Cleveland branch location today.

For more event and program information, contact the Lakewood Family YMCA Program Director Mark Edwards at 216-521-8400 or via email at medwards@clevelandymca.org.

You can also visit our web site at www.clevelandymca.org

Mark Edwards

Adult Sport, Youth Sport, Sports Camp, and Family Program Director at the YMCA Lakewood

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Volume 7, Issue 25, Posted 11:52 PM, 12.13.2011