2008
Thomas E.Weintraub
Golf Classic
July 14, 2008
 

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The Abington YMCA would like to invite children of the community to a week of water instruction and safety.  With the summer swim season looming just a couple of months away, now is a great time to lay the great foundation for a safe, fun summer.  From April 14 through 18, 30 minute classes will be available, free of charge, to non-members at the Abington YMCA pool.  Registration is required.  Contact the Abington YMCA Membership Desk to register.

American Red Cross Courses

Community CPR

Provides the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies for infants, children, and adults until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. No prerequisites. Fee includes certification and materials.  Fees: Full Privilege Member $75 Program member $80 Non Member $85
Call for dates, 215-884-9622, ext. 1824

Provides individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic first aid care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medicals personnel arrive and take over. No prerequisites needed. Fee includes certification and materials. Fees: Full Privilege Member $75, Youth Program Member $80, Non Member $85.     Call for dates, 215-884-9622, ext. 1824

American Red Cross Life Guarding

This nationally recognized program teaches participants the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Pre-requisites:  Must be at least 15 years old, and able to complete a standard swim test. Fee includes American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, First Aid, and Professional CPR, American Red Cross Lifeguarding textbook, and CPR mask. Must have at least 6 participants to run the course. Participants must come to all scheduled days in order to get the certification. Fees: Full Privilege Member $225, Youth Program $250, Non Members $275. 
Call for dates, 215-884-9622, ext. 1824

Holy Redeemer and the Abington YMCA have joined together to provide this program for children and their parents. This six-week session, held at the Abington Y, offers nutrition education for both parents and kids, as well as supervised exercise sessions for the kids. Achieving a healthy lifestyle can be challenging for all of us.

This program will provide:

 

• Nutrition education appropriate for the whole family

   

   

• Activity recommendations as well as supervised group activity sessions

   

   

• Group discussions on the challenges of maintaining healthy lifestyles

   

   

• Suggestions and encouragement for reducing unhealthy habits and developing new healthy approaches to eating and daily activity

   

Fee: $125 Members, $160 Non-members.

For more information call 1-800-818-4747.  Next session will run  April 8 to May 27, 2008.

Financial assistance is available. Contact Missy DiMassa at 215-884-9622, ext. 1850

Sports Party (ages 6-12)

Choose from basketball, soccer, floor hockey and other sports!! Sports parties are designed for children ages 6 and up. A YMCA party host will lead games or sports activities of your choice. Also included in this package are the party facilities to enjoy cake, refreshments or other foods of your choice! Your child may host a party for up to 24 guests. Fees:  YMCA Members: 1-9 Guests = $145.00, 10-17 Guests = $160.00, 18-24 Guests = $180.00
Non Member:  1-9 Guests = $165.00, 10-17 Guests = $180.00, 18-24 Guests = $200.00

Your child and guests will enjoy playing in our new YMCA giant-castle inflatable moon bounce. A YMCA party facilitator will host your party and lead activities, such a parachute games and a small obstacle course. Also included in this package are the party facilities to enjoy cake, refreshments or other foods of your choice! Your child may host a party for up to 24 guests.
Fees:  YMCA Members 1-9 Guests = $195.00, 10-17 Guests = $210.00, 18-24 Guests = $225.00
Non Members:  1-9 Guests = $210.00, 10-17 Guests = $225.00, 18-24 Guests = $245.00

Pool Party (ages 7 and up)

Pool parties include 45 minutes of free swim time and facilities for you to enjoy refreshments following pool time. A maximum of 25 guests may be invited. For more information, contact 215-884-9622, ext. 1858.
Fees : Full Privilege Members $180
Program and non-members $200
Times Offered: Saturday, 2:30 to 4:30pm and Sunday, 2:30 to 4:30pm

"Super-Sized" Pool Party (ages 8 and up)

Have a pool party with the snail slide inflatable. Contact the Aquatics Departmenmt for more details, extension 1858.
Fees: Full Privilege Members $230, Program Members $250

Family Fun Fridays

6:30 – 8:00pm at the Abington YMCA

A fun-filled Frida night for families to spend quality time together. Families can enjoy refreshments, games, gym activities, swimming and lots of family fun without breaking the bank!

Pre-registration is due the Wednesday before the event.

Upcoming dates: May 2, 2008

Free for Full Privilege family members

Babysitting Beginnings

Learn responsible babysitting techniques with this Penn State 4-H course here at the Abington YMCA. Babysitting Beginnings teaches many life skills in addition to child watch techniques. Next 8 week session will be in the Spring. Contact Bhavana Vyas at 215-884-9622, ext. 1853 for more information. Register at the Membership Desk.
Fee: $35 - Membership is NOT required

Special Olympics

Swimming and power lifting are offered through Montgomery County Special Olympics at the YMCA. For more information, call 610-828-3688.

Power Lifting is on Tuesdays from 7 to 9pm
Swimming is on Wednesdays from 8 to 9pm

What is Y Achievers?

Y Achievers is a program that was built on the notion that community and corporate involvement are critical to building networks and opportunities for youth, especially those from underserved communities. To that end, the program centers on the relationships established between volunteer mentors and youth through specialized career development networks and workshops.

History of Y Achievers

YMCA Black Achievers Program was launched in 1971 at the Harlem YMCA by Dr. Leo B. Marsh, a financial consultant with the YMCA of Greater New York. The purpose of the program was to motivate African American youth to set education and career goals. The Harlem YMCA sought to achieve these objectives by creating a forum to foster ongoing interaction between African-American youth and adults who had distinguished themselves in their professions.

In 1991, the YM CA of Philadelphia & Vicinity implemented the Achievers program in its inner city branches. In 1994, the program was expanded to several suburban Philadelphia branches, enhancing mentoring opportunities and serving over 150 minority youth in Philadelphia, Delaware and Montgomery counties.

Why We Need Y Achievers

Education statistics show that high school drop out rates are higher among African-American and Hispanic students compared to their Caucasian counterparts. Research also shows that teens are more motivated to success academically when encouraged and guided by adults who look like them. The Y Achievers program addresses these issues by pairing students with successful role models of color and providing academic and career-related mentoring and support services.

How Y Achievers Works

Teens, by nature are struggling to define their identities. The Y Achievers program taps into this natural curiosity to connect youth with adult role models with similar cultural and racial backgrounds in an effort to help guide the Teen Achievers toward bright and secure future.

The core component of the program is relationship building between the volunteer Adult Achievers and the Teen Achievers during career cluster workshops. Clusters workshops are dedicated to specific areas of professional interest. Teen Achievers work with Adult Mentors, who are experts in their fields, to complete projects that are designed to provide students an opportunity to explore their career interest through real-life applications of skills.

Y Achievers current career clusters include:

• Arts & Entertainment
• Business
• Communications
• Computer & Technology
• Education
• Entrepreneurship
• Health & Medicine
• Human Services
• Law & Government
• Science & Engineering

Get Involved With Y Achievers

Teen Achievers

The Y Achievers program is open to youth in middle and/or high school from all social, economic and academic levels. The program is offered at free of charge and Teen Achievers are eligible for a discounted YMCA membership. Teen Achievers must submit an application, along with a copy of their most recent report card. The only requirement for youth participation in the Y Achievers program is a desire to succeed in school and pursue an advanced academic education.

Adult Achievers

Volunteer Adult Achievers are crucial to the on-going success of the Y Achievers program. Adult Achievers are often nominated for the Y Achievers program by their employers and/or colleagues. Responsibilties of an Adult Achievers include facilitating workshops and career clusters, mentoring, providing career advice and hosting a worksite tour. Adult Achiever volunteers demonstrate high standards in both their personal and professional lives, and possess the desire to inspire young adults.

Y Achievers cluster workshops are held the first and third Saturday of every month, from October through June. Cluster workshops are conducted from 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM at Drexel University.

For more information about getting involved with Y Achievers, contact Avery Ross, Y Achievers Director, at (215) 235-6440 ext. 1711.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

The Y Achievers program affords local businesses and corporations an opportunity to participate in the academic, professional and cultural development of Philadelphia-area youth. Local business support the Y Achievers by hosting worksite tours, encouraging employees to become Adult Achievers and making financial contribution to ensure the continued success of the program.

Current corporate sponsors include:

• Drexel University
• Rohm & Hass
• ACE –USA
• Charlie Kahn, Jr.
• Comcast Foundation
• Towers Perrin
• Sunoco, Inc.
• Crown Cork, Inc.

For more information about business and corporate involvement with Y Achievers, contact Avery Ross, Y Achievers Director, at (215) 235-6440 ext. 1711.

The YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity is proud to support our area men and women who are actively serving in the United States military. To show these service men and women how much their sacrifices and the sacrifices of their family members mean to us, we’d like to remind everyone that immediate family members of active duty military service members are eligible for free memberships at all ten branches of the YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity. The membership is valid for six months with proof of active military status.

  The military membership is fully funded by the Strong Kids annual support campaign. The Strong Kids Campaign enables the YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity to fully realize its mission “to translate the principles of the YMCA’s Christian heritage into programs that nurture children, strengthen families, build strong communities, and develop healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all.” Affordability is essential to making the YMCA financially accessible. The Strong Kids Campaign generates funds to subsidize costs for people who otherwise could not afford to pay full price for YMCA programs and services, such as quality childcare and day camp.
 

Healthy KidZone

Community First Aid

Holy Redeemer Health System and the Abington YMCA – ages 10-14

Jump Around Party (ages 5-12)

Birthday Parties