Spring Youth Programming At The Lakewood Y

Looking for something for your child to do at the YMCA? Check out our Spring 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 Saturday, March 17 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, March 11. There will be a $5 late registration fee if after March 11. Games will start on Saturday, March 17, at 9 a.m. 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 $45 for YMCA members and $85 for YMCA program members. Price includes a red/white reversible mesh jersey. If the participant already has a YMCA jersey, $5 will be taken off the cost of registration. 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 and Assistant Coach. 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.

Power in Pink – Girls Only Basketball League

Also, there is a Girls Only, “Power in Pink” league for girls ages 5-6 and 7-8. This gives young girls the chance to play against other girls their age.

League games begin Saturday, March 17. Registration deadline is Sunday, March 11. There will be a $5 late registration fee if after March 11. Games will start on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on March 17 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 $45 for YMCA members and $85 for YMCA program members. Price includes a pink reversible mesh jersey. If the participant already has a YMCA jersey, $5 will be taken off the cost of registration. 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 female volunteers for the positions of: Head Coach and Assistant Coach. 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.

Schedules for both Youth Basketball and Power in Pink, will be e-mailed out and posted on the YMCA website by Wednesday March 14. There will be a coaches' meeting Tuesday March 13 at 6:15 p.m. in the Lakewood Child Care Room. There will also be a Parents' meeting Wednesday March 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.

YMCA Summer Sports Camp

Spring Sports Camp will be during the weeks of 6/11-6/15, 6/18-6/22, 6/25-6/29, 7/2-7/6, 7/9-7/13, 7/16-7/20, 7/23-7/27, 7/30-8/3, 8/6-8/10, and 8/13-8/17. The camps will be a version of our “fun camps,” with a different sport/focus each week with a wide arrange of sport related activities, including swimming every day!

YMCA Sports Camp focuses on improving sport skills through teamwork and friendly competition. There will be a variety of sports to choose from with each session lasting one week. Sports campers will be given the opportunity to learn and develop new skills, and play games. Activities take place at the Lakewood YMCA.

Program fees per week are $100 per member and $125 per non member. The week of July 4th will be prorated to reflect the holiday. There is a deposit fee of $25 per week to hold the camper’s spot and will then be used towards the weekly balance. Each camper will receive a t-shirt for every 2 weeks he/she is enrolled in camp. Additional t-shirts can be purchased for $10.

Maximum Campers for each camp is 36 kids. The camp is for children ages 6-12 who have interest in developing sport-specific skills and making friends. Registration is currently open. Parents will need to pack a lunch, swim suit, and a water bottle.

Floor Hockey League – At West Shore YMCA

League games begin the week of March 11 and will group participating children by the following age groups: 5-6, 7-8, and 9-11. Registration deadline is Sunday, March 4. There will be a $5 late registration fee if after March 4. Games will start on Sundays at 1 p.m. on March 11, 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 West Shore gymnasium.

Cost will be $45 for YMCA members and $85 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.

Schedules will be e-mailed out and posted on the YMCA website by Wednesday, March 7. The league communicates via e-mail and by posting information on the YMCA web pages under youth sports/leagues.

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.