Program Guide 2020 Spring/Summer - YMCA of Greater Michiana
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2020 Spring/Summer
Program Guide
SPRING SESSION
April 19–June 6, 2020
Registration opens March 22
SUMMER SESSIONS
June 7–July 18, 2020
Registration opens May 24
July 19–August 22, 2020
Registration opens July 5
ymcagm.org
YMCA of Greater Michiana
Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA
Niles-Buchanan YMCA
South Bend-Mishawaka YMCA
YMCA Camp Eberhart
GLA-DA-WEN-TA CAMP
Day camp for children ages 5–12
Your child will have a blast with 11 themed weeks of camp and exciting field trips! Each day, we will enjoy
physical activity, crafts, and opportunities to make new friends. We will be outside as often as possible
to enjoy the summer weather! There will also be swimming in the pool and a waterslide whenever we get
the chance. Before and after care are also available. Pick the weeks you want!
Aloha Summer 1, 2, 3, 4, We Want Color War!
Week #1 June 8–12 Week #5 July 6–10
Greet the summer with some island fun! Participate in Lights are flashing, fans are cheering, team colors are
limbo, tug-of-war, wacky relay games, and enjoy making seen all around—it’s Color War time! Campers will
Hawaiian Leis and Tiki torches while learning Hawaiian compete in various challenges and games throughout
history. the week from capture the flag, soccer games, archery
Challenge: Honesty challenges, balloon toss, and many more.
NO FIELD TRIP Challenge: Respect
Field Trip: South Haven Maritime Museum
Treasure Hunters/Survive It
Week #2 June 15–19 Sports Extravaganza
Become a detective and unveil the mystery of camp, or Week #6 July 13–17
put on your pirate hat to follow a map to your treasure. We will spend the week playing some of your favorite
Participate in scavenger hunts, unlock hidden codes, sports and displaying your spirit all over camp. Throw
and complete challenges. Every day is a mystery and on your favorite team colors and create a team flag,
anything can happen! learn a new team cheer, and play tons of sports!
Challenge: Respect Challenge: Responsibility
Field Trip: Potawatomi Zoo (South Bend, IN) Field Trip: Shuler’s Dairy Farm (ages 5–7)
Kalamazoo Growlers Baseball Game (ages 8+)
Engineered for Fun
Week #3 June 22–26 Passport
Explore your engineering potential and creativity Week #7 July 20–24
through various STEM-based challenges. You’ll enjoy Pack your bags as we go on a fantastic journey “around
paper airplane cargo challenges, LEGO construction the world.” Travel to different regions by learning
creation contests, bridge building, structure designs, games, crafts, recipes, and stories from all over the
and much more! world. See what the world has to offer!
Challenge: Caring Challenge: Caring
Field Trip: Kalamazoo Air Zoo Field Trip: Grand Rapids Children’s Museum (ages 5-7)
Grand Rapids Public Museum (ages 8+)
Party in the USA
Week #4 June 29–July 2 *No Camp July 3 Splashtacular
Celebrate America during this red, white, and blue Week #8 July 27–31
packed week of fun! Campers will enjoy olympic-inspired Splash and explore this spectacular wet week of camp
activities and historical discoveries while learning about while learning about the wonders of water and the
the USA. Activities include capture the flag, giant chalk creatures of the sea. Create your own splash painting,
map of the USA, and patriotic themed crafts! bottle waves, have a water balloon toss, and get ready
Challenge: Responsibility to be splashed!
NO FIELD TRIP Challenge: Honesty
Field Trip: U.S. Coast Guard (St. Joseph, MI)
Cost per week with field trip: EXTENDED CARE OPTIONS:
Camp runs from Member: $140 • Non-Member: $170 Before Care (6:45–9:00 AM)
9:00 AM–4:30 PM After Care (4:30–6:00 PM)
Cost per week without field trip:
Monday–Friday Member: $130 • Non-Member: $160 $30 per week or $10 per day (each)
Insane Science
Week #9 August 3–7
Slippery slime, erupting volcanoes, bubble snakes,
toothpick towers, and much more! Watch and explore
the many adventures with science this week.
Challenge: Respect
Field Trip: Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park (Grand
Rapids, MI)
Blast from the Past
Week #10 August 10–14
It’s time to get RETRO! Come have a totally groovy trip
through the decades! Be prepared to take a journey—
each day will be a different era and we will learn about
popular trends, games, and music from the past!
Challenge: Caring
Field Trip: Sarett Nature Center (Benton Harbor, MI)
Camp Rewind
Week #11 August 17–21
What was your favorite experience from Camp 2020?
Relive some of our favorites as we repeat the highlights
of water balloon wars, giant jenga, spray bottle art,
minute to win it games, water slide fun, and more!
Challenge: Responsibility
Field Trip: Warren Dunes State Park (Sawyer, MI)
WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE?
We are incorporating our Y-Ties program into
Gla-Da-Wen-Ta Day Camp! Y-Ties focuses on
the characteristics of Respect, Responsibility,
Caring, and Honesty. Each week will focus on
one of those characteristics as a “challenge”
supported by activities for campers and
examples set by our counselors and staff.
YOUNG ADVENTURE CAMP
Day camp for children ages 2½–5
Camp runs Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM daily.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, we go swimming in the pool!
Royals & Superheroes June 8–11
Grab your favorite prince or princess outfit and your Member: $85 • Non-Member: $110
superhero costume and join us for a week of adventure. Cost is per week. Pick the weeks you want!
We will explore the exciting world of our favorite
superheros and our dashing royal friends with crafts, PRE-CARE: 7:45–8:55 AM • $10/week
songs, and more! POST-CARE: 12:00–3:00 PM • $20/week
BOTH: $40/week
Under the Milky Way June 15–18
Join us for a week of space exploration! Our space
explorers will blast off on a grand adventure and learn Diggin’ Dinos July 27–30
about our solar system through fun games, crafts, play, Through hands on learning, play, songs, and more we
and hands-on experiments. will learn about the different types of dinosaurs, where
they lived, and what they ate. We will also explore how
Food, Fun, and Fitness June 22–25 scientists study dinosaurs and dig for some fossils.
Your little chef will love a week filled with learning
healthy recipes! Additionally, we will explore different Sharks August 3–6
ways to stay fit and healthy including fun games that Our adventurers will enjoy a fun week learning about
get our bodies moving and hearts pumping. these creatures of the deep. We will find out which
bodies of water sharks live in, what they eat, and so
Party in the USA June 29–July 2 much more. Join us for a “jaw-some” time as we wrap
When it’s your 244th birthday, a party is definitely in up our Young Adventure Camp with a splash!
order! We’ll learn about the USA and what makes it
special through crafts, games, songs, and more. We will
end the week by celebrating the 4th of July!
Buggin’ Out July 6–9
Do you have a little adventurer who loves all things
creepy crawly? We will spend the week learning about our
insect friends through science, crafts, play, and music!
Ooey Gooey July 13–16
One of the best ways for kids to learn is through
hands-on play and exploration! So leave the clean up
to us and join us for a week of “ooey gooey” fun and
learning.
Mermaids & Pirates July 20–23
Dive deep into a week of fun and learning as we swim
with mermaids and sail the seas with friendly pirates!
We will explore why boats float and find out which
marine animals can hold their breath for up to 15
minutes!
SUMMER REC
Day camp for children ages 5–12
The Y partners with the City of St. Joseph to provide another day camp opportunity! Summer Rec takes place at
the John and Dede Howard Ice Arena in St. Joseph and is staffed by the YMCA. Camp runs Monday–Friday from
9:00 AM–4:00 PM daily and includes physical activity, crafts, outdoor water fun, and more! Please note there is
a $15 fee to attend field trips. To learn more and register, please visit ymcagm.org/camp.
Aloha to Summer Insane Science
Week #1 June 8–12 Week #5 July 6–10
Greet the summer with some island fun! Participate in Slippery slime, erupting volcanoes, bubble snakes,
limbo, tug-of-war, wacky relay games, and enjoy making toothpick towers, and much more! Watch and explore
Hawaiian Leis and Tiki torches while learning Hawaiian the many adventures with science this week.
history.
Sports Extravaganza
Treasure Hunters/Survive It Week #6 July 13–17
Week #2 June 15–19 We will spend the week playing some of your favorite
Become a detective and unveil the mystery of camp, or sports and displaying your spirit all over camp. Throw
put on your pirate hat to follow a map to your treasure. on your favorite team colors and create a team flag,
Participate in scavenger hunts, unlock hidden codes, learn a new team cheer, and play tons of sports!
and complete challenges. Every day is a mystery and Field Trip: Kalamazoo Growlers Baseball Game
anything can happen!
Field Trip: Kalamazoo Air Zoo Bon Voyage to Summer
Week #7 July 20–24
Splashtacular What was your favorite experience from Camp 2020?
Week #3 June 22–26 Relive some of our favorites as we repeat the highlights
Splash and explore this spectacular wet week of camp of water balloon wars, giant jenga, spray bottle art,
while learning about the wonders of water and the minute to win it games, water slide fun, and more!
creatures of the sea. Create your own splash painting,
bottle waves, have a water balloon toss, and get ready
to be splashed!
Party in the U.S.A.
Week #4 June 29–July 2
No camp July 3. Celebrate America during this red,
white, and blue packed week of fun! Campers will enjoy
olympic-inspired activities and historical discoveries
while learning about the USA. Activities include capture
the flag, giant chalk map of the USA, and patriotic
themed crafts!
Y-CLUB CHILD CARE
Register now for the 2020-2021 school year!
ST. JOSEPH & LAKESHORE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Before care and after care are held at the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA for students from Brown, E.P. Clarke,
Lincoln, and Upton. St. Joseph Public Schools will bus children to and from Y-Club. (Busing is currently not
available for Upton students.) Before care and after care are held at Roosevelt Elementary for students from
Roosevelt, Hollywood, and Stewart. Lakeshore Public Schools will bus children to and from Y-Club.
MEMBER NON-MEMBER
Monthly Pricing Monthly Pricing
BEFORE CARE 6:45 AM–Start of school $112 $136
AFTER CARE End of school–6:00 PM $170 $202
BOTH – $254 $304
KIDS DAY OFF
For scheduled school days off (such as MLK Day), your child can enjoy programming at the YMCA! Kids Day Off
will be held at the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA. A $20 charge will be incurred if you are enrolled but do not
attend. Please bring your swim and gym gear and lunch.
PER DAY (PRE-REGISTER) $40
HALF DAY (PRE-REGISTER) $25
DAY-OF REGISTRATION $50
EMERGENCY CLOSINGS
For unexpected days off, such as snow days, you can have peace of mind knowing your child has Y-Club. This
service will be provided if St. Joseph or Lakeshore School Districts are closed subject to State of Emergency.
Care will be provided at the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and includes time
in the gym and pool! Please bring your swim and gym gear and lunch. A $20 charge will be incurred if you are
enrolled but do not attend. Billing will be drafted after day of emergency closing.
PER DAY (PRE-REGISTER) $40
DAY-OF REGISTRATION $50
PICKUP PROCEDURES
Students must be signed out by a YMCA staff member
who will verify that the adult is authorized to pick up
the student. Afterschool programs conclude at 6:00
PM each day. Students must be picked up no later
than 6:00 PM. Parents can arrange for their child to
be picked up earlier if necessary.
BUILDING BLOCKS PRESCHOOL
Register now for the 2020-2021 school year!
At the Y, we believe all children have potential and they should have the opportunity
to discover the world and express themselves! We take pride in preparing children for
Kindergarten and life beyond. Building Blocks Preschool has six classes separated by
age so that each student receives the care, attention, and opportunities they deserve.
Visit ymcagm.org/preschool to learn more!
CLASS TIME MONTHLY COST
Plus a $50 registration fee
Thursday
ANGELFISH Household: $72 • Youth: $85
9:30–11:30 AM
Age 2 by March 1, 2020 Non-Member: $145
(Angelfish do not swim)
Tuesday & Thursday Household: $135 • Youth: $175
BUTTERFLIES
8:45–11:45 AM Non-Member: $225
Age 3 by Sept. 1, 2020
(Swimming for 30 minutes) Swim Fee: $35 Member • $50 Non-Member
Tuesday & Thursday Household: $135 • Youth: $175
CHIPMUNKS
8:45–11:55 AM Non-Member: $225
Age 4 by May 1, 2021
(Swimming for 30 minutes) Swim Fee: $35 Member • $50 Non-Member
Monday, Wednesday, Friday Household: $175 • Youth: $200
DINOSAURS
8:45–11:55 AM Non-Member: $250
Age 4 by Sept. 1, 2020
(Swimming for 45 minutes) Swim Fee: $40 Member • $55 Non-Member
Monday, Wednesday, Friday Household: $175 • Youth: $200
DRAGONS
8:45–11:45 AM Non-Member: $250
Age 4 by Sept. 1, 2020
(Swimming for 45 minutes) Swim Fee: $40 Member • $55 Non-Member
Monday, Wednesday, Friday Household: $250 • Youth: $275
EAGLES
8:45 AM–1:25 PM Non-Member: $300
Age 5 by April 1, 2021
(Swimming for 45 minutes) Swim Fee: $40 Member • $55 Non-Member
If your child is not potty trained, a legal guardian must remain present in the facility during preschool.
Tuesday 1:00–2:30 PM Member: $95
WATER RUNNERS Swim-and-gym class designed to
Ages 3–5 Non-Member: $125
strengthen large motor muscles.
EXTENDED CARE
Before care is available at $20/month for 7:45–8:45 AM and after care at $50/month for an additional 3 hours
after dismissal. Both can be combined for $60/month. Before or after care is also available at $5/day or $10/
day for both.YOUTH PROGRAMS
CREATIVE MOVEMENT BASKETBALL CLINIC
SPRING • Ages 18 mo–3 years SPRING • Ages 5–12 • Monday 5:30–6:15 PM
Wednesday 9:00-9:30 AM This clinic will strengthen basketball skills such as ball
A great way to have fun with your child while they handling, passing, defense, dribbling, and shooting.
develop their basic motor skills. Under our instructor’s Member: $63 • Non-Member: $126
direction, you will assist your child in improving their If participating in Y-Club: $35
ability to balance, jump, and run as well as hand-eye
coordination and other motor skills. Wear comfortable BASKETBALL CAMP
clothing. Parent participation is required. 3rd–5th Graders • July 13–16, 9:00–11:00 AM daily
Member: $35 • Non-Member: $70 Join us for a 4-day camp to learn and improve on
the fundamentals of basketball including shooting,
INTRO TO TUMBLING dribbling, passing, defense, and running plays. Students
SPRING • Ages 4+ • Monday 5:45-6:30 PM will be divided into teams to scrimmage on the last day.
Tumbling is a type of gymnastics where children will Member: $65 • Non-Member: $130
master basic concepts such as balance, strength,
stretch, and movement. SOCCER CAMP
Member: $50 • Non-Member: $100 K–2nd, 3rd–5th Graders
June 22–25, 9:00–10:00 AM (K–2nd)
YOUTH KARATE and 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (3rd–5th)
SPRING/SUMMER • Ages 7–11 Join us for a 4-day camp where participants will
Little Dragons Beginner (Thursday 6:15-7:15 PM) learn the basic skills of soccer. Skills include passing,
Students will learn the basics of karate while dribbling, ball handling, and defense along with speed
developing large and fine motor skills, confidence, and agility worked into each day. Students will be
respect, and self-control. divided into teams and scrimmage on the last day.
Little Dragons Advanced (Thursday 7:15-8:15 PM) K–2nd Grade Member: $40 • Non-Member: $80
This is the continuation of your child’s martial arts 3rd–5th Grade Member: $65 • Non-Member: $130
journey. Students will learn advanced techniques
while keeping core values in mind.
SPRING Member: $85 • Non-Member: $170
SUMMER Member: $65 • Non-Member: $130
RACE
2020
FOR
YMCAPRE-DANCE MUST DO MONDAY
SUMMER • Ages 3–5 • Monday 4:00–4:45 PM Mondays, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM • Ages 6 weeks–8 years
This summer time class is for all experience levels Every Monday in the summer from June 8 through
in the preschool age range. We will learn ballet and August 17, the Y is here to support you with childcare!
creative movement while playing dancing games and Member: $5/child, $10/child under 1 year
having fun. There will be some themed days throughout Non-Member: $10/child, $15/child under 1 year
the summer for extra fun!
Member: $55 • Non-Member: $90 KIDS NIGHT OUT
Saturday, April 11, 5:00–10:00 PM • Ages 2–12
DANCE MENAGERIE Your kids will have a blast at the Y with play time,
SUMMER • Ages 6+ • Monday 5:00–6:00 PM crafts, movie, and a healthy dinner. Ages 5+ will swim.
This class is designed to expose dancers to many styles Pre-Register: $18 • Day-of: $25
of dance all summer long! Lyrical, jazz, musical theatre,
ballet, contemporary, and more will be explored. All FRIDAY DATE NIGHT
levels of experience are welcome. Friday, 5:00–10:00 PM • Ages 6 mo–12 years
Member: $55 • Non-Member: $90 We have extended hours for summer! Your kids will
have a fun evening with play time, crafts, movie, and
MUSIC TOGETHER® a healthy dinner. Ages 5+ will swim so please pack a
March 28–June 6, Saturdays 10:00–10:45 AM swimsuit and towel. Summer dates are June 26, July 24,
(No class Saturday, April 11) and August 28. (Regular Friday Date Night from 6:00–
Ages birth–5 years 9:00 PM will run March 27, April 24, & May 22.)
Each week, children and the grownups who love them Pre-Register: $18 • Day-of: $25
come together for 45 minutes of fun-filled family
time. Families receive a songbook, CD, and access to a JUST FOR YOU NIGHT OUT
digital music app. Classes are offered throughout the May 2 & Sept. 5, 4:30–8:30 PM • Ages 16+
year, with a new song collection each season. Parent Designed for individuals with special needs, this is
participation is required. an evening of fun and physical activity, plus a great
Member: $150 • Non-Member: $250 chance to forge lasting friendships! A healthy snack is
ADDITIONAL CHILDREN: included. Please bring a water bottle that closes.
Member: $75 • Non-Member: $125 Pre-Register: $18 • Day-of: $25
5K/10K SATURDAY,
JULY 18
Proceeds from the race will benefit the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA’s annual
campaign which provides financial assistance for memberships and programs
to local children and families in need. Your support helps guarantee that
everyone—regardless of their circumstances or ability to pay—can belong to
the Y. Register today at ymcagm.org/RaceYMCA or at Member Service!
All ages are welcome! There are categories for 9 & under up to 70+!ADULT PROGRAMS
ADULT KARATE ADULT BALLROOM
SPRING/SUMMER • Ages 12+ SPRING/SUMMER • Ages 16+
Beginner (Tuesday 7:15-8:15 PM) Learn the most popular dances in a fun and social
Students learn the basic techniques as they begin atmosphere! No partner necessary. Lessons will include
their journey in the martial arts. Students are Latin and Rhythm styles such as Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango,
also taught practical, easy-to-use self-defense Cha-Cha, Salda, Swing, and Hustle.
techniques to help keep them safe. Attire: Comfortable, casual attire is best. Gentlemen
SPRING Member: $100 • Non-Member: $140 should wear comfortable dress shoes and ladies should
SUMMER Member: $75 • Non-Member: $100 wear secured low heels, if possible.
Advanced (Tuesday 7:15-9:15 PM) SPRING (Monday 6:20–7:35 PM)
Students will add to their basic skills of Karate Member: $73.50 • Non-Member: $125
learning with more advanced techniques, forms, and SUMMER (Monday 6:30–7:45 PM)
controlled sparring. Students are also taught more Member: $55 • Non-Member: $90
advanced self-defense techniques.
SPRING Member: $120 • Non-Member: $160 10K STEP CHALLENGE
SUMMER Member: $90 • Non-Member: $120 SUMMER • Ages 6–12 & 13+ • FREE to enter!
Walk 10,000 steps (5 miles) per day for 10 weeks.
INTERVAL BOXING Participants who complete the challenge will be entered
SPRING/SUMMER • Ages 16+ • Wed. 6:00–7:00 PM into drawings throughout for Y swag!
This class will focus on cardio calisthenics, shadow
boxing, and core strengthening.
SPRING Member: $84 • Non-Member: $168
SUMMER Member: $60 • Non-Member: $120
LIVESTRONG® AT THE YMCA
April 14–July 2 • Ages 18+
Tuesday & Thursday 12:30–2:00 PM
This 12-week exercise program and support group is
for cancer survivors to help achieve improved wellness
at no cost to the participant. Participants meet
twice weekly with certified instructors and personal
trainers who have undergone specialized training in the
elements of supportive cancer care. STAYSTRONG at FITNESS AT THE PAVILION
the YMCA is available for graduates to continue their Join us this summer at the Pavilion in Jean Klock Park
physical activity and stay connected with classmates. for FREE weekly fitness classes from Monday, June 15–
Wednesday, August 19. Parking is also free!
Family Cardio Dance • Monday 5:30–6:30 PM
This family-friendly, high-energy dance class is a
great way to get everyone moving! For all ages.
Zumba Party • Tuesday 9:00–10:00 AM
A fun high-energy dance aerobics class that
incorporates Latin rhythms! For ages 12+.
Yoga Flow • Wednesday 9:00–10:00 AM
Emphasizes a flow from one pose to another with
balance and strength work integrated. Participants
should bring their own mats. For ages 12+.AQUATICS
ACCELERATED SWIM LESSONS PRIVATE/SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS
June 15–25 • July 6–16 • July 20–30 • August 3–13 SPRING/SUMMER • All ages 6 mo+
During the summer, we provide accelerated swim We offer punch cards for 30-minute private or semi-
lessons! These are the same specialized, certified private (small group) lessons. Please call or visit
instructors as our regular swim lessons but completion Member Service for instructor availability.
is in just two weeks. Classes are Monday–Thursday 6 Private Half-Hour Punches
with a total of 8 classes. Member: $126 • Non-Member: $252
30 minute Member: $84 • Non-Member: $168 6 Semi-Private Half-Hour Punches
45 minute Member: $96 • Non-Member: $192 Member: $96 • Non-Member: $192
BACKYARD SWIM LESSONS DOLPHINS SWIM TEAM
Available June 7–August 22 Ages 5–18 • Registration opens in May
YMCA swim lessons in the convenience and comfort Join us for Summer Swim Team as we travel around
of your backyard pool with a certified swim instructor. Michiana to outdoor pools as part of the MAPSC
Options include private, semi-private, and group. League! Practice will begin in June on Mondays,
Contact Member Service for pricing. Tuesdays, and Thursdays in the morning with meets
on Wednesday mornings. Swimmers aged 8 and
SWIM LESSONS AT THE Y under must be able to swim 1 length of
All ages 6 mo+ backstroke and freestyle. Swimmers
Our group swim lessons are taught by caring, certified aged 9 and over must be able to
instructors and teach people to have fun in the water swim 2 lengths of backstroke
while staying safe, creating an environment where all and freestyle.
can come together to learn, grow, and thrive.
SPRING AQUA GREYHOUND MASTERS
30 minute Member: $73.50 • Non-Member: $147 June 9–August 20 • Ages 18+
45 minute Member: $84 • Non-Member: $168 This is an adult aquatics
SUMMER program offering structured
30 minute Member: $52.50 • Non-Member: $105 workout sessions, coach’s swimming analysis, and
45 minute Member: $60 • Non-Member: $120 feedback. Whether you are a fitness swimmer or a
triathlete in training, we welcome you to the Team! A
DIAMOND LAKE YACHT CLUB minimum of 6 participants are required to have the
June 29–July 2 • July 6–9 team coached.
Come have fun at the beautiful Diamond Lake in Tuesdays 5:30–6:45 AM & Thursdays 6:30–7:45 PM
Cassopolis, MI and learn how to swim this summer! 10 Punch Card Member: $30 • Non-Member: $60
Classes are Monday–Thursday. Rain make-ups will take
place on Friday if necessary. LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION
Parent/Toddler (6–36 months old) Starts April 11 • Ages 15+
11:15–11:45 AM • $60/week Become a certified lifeguard
Water Acclimation (3–5 years) through the American Red
10:00–10:30 AM • $60/week Cross! Those who join the YMCA as a lifeguard upon
Water Movement (6–8 years) successful completion of the course will have a partial
10:30–11:15 AM • $80/week amount refunded.
Swim Strokes/Water Stamina (9+ years) Pre-Course: Saturday, April 11 • 9:00-10:00 AM
9:15–10:00 AM • $100/week Course: April 11, 18, 25 • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Private/Semi-Private $200 ($40 non-refundable pre-course, $160 course)
12:00–12:30 PM • $125/week Recertification: $75YMCA of Greater Michiana
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Upcoming Events
MOM2MOM SALE
Find some deals for your family at our Mom2Mom Sale featuring children’s toys, clothing, strollers, and more.
Or, rent a space and get some spring cleaning done! Learn more at ymcagm.org/mom2mom.
Saturday, March 28 • 8:00 AM–12:00 PM • $1 admission, $2 early bird from 8:00–9:00 AM
HEALTHY KIDS DAY
Come hang out with us at our annual Healthy Kids Day event sponsored by Honor Credit Union! We will have
fun games, healthy snacks, a bounce house, and so much more! This nationwide YMCA event includes vendors
and area organizations, including local fire and police stations, fingerprinting services, vision clinics, and more!
Saturday, April 18 • 1:00–3:00 PM • FREE
HOPE GROWS LUNCHEON
Hope Grows is a joint venture between Spectrum Health Lakeland Foundation, the YMCA of Greater Michiana,
and the community that provides cancer patients and their families with a continuum of care. All Hope Grows
funding is disbursed back into the community th rough LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA and the Marie Yeager
Cancer Center. Learn more and donate at ymcagm.org/HopeGrows.
Thursday, May 7 • 12:00–1:00 PM • Purchase a table to attend (Niles-Buchanan YMCA)
PGA KIDS ZONE
Check out the Y’s Kids Zone at the 2020 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at Harbor Shores! Kids Zone will
be full of family-friendly fun for kids of all ages including face painting, golf ball art, Golfzilla, a bounce house,
instructed hitting bays, STEM projects, and more!
May 23–24 • 10:00 AM–4:00 PM daily • FREE for those attending the tournament
IN MOTION DANCE SHOWCASE
Join us at the St. Joseph High School auditorium as our dance students show off their hard work in ballet,
lyrical, musical theater, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary in their year-end show!
Monday, June 8 • 7:30 PM • FREE
RACE FOR YMCA 5K/10K
Race for YMCA offers one of the most scenic courses in southwest Michigan. Proceeds from the race will
benefit the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA’s annual campaign which provides financial assistance for
memberships and programs to local children and families in need.
Saturday, July 18 • 8:30 AM • Register at ymcagm.org/RaceYMCAYou can also read
