YOLO COUNTY YMCA

JUNE NEWSLETTER

READY

SET

SUMMER

Join the Y By June 15th

Summer is the perfect time for kids to be kids, and this summer, we're making it easier to relax, and spend time with family at the YMCA!

Whether it's a family workout, swim lessons, childcare, or just taking time for you while the kids play... we'll help you find your fun, when you find the Y!

Join before June 15th, and you'll pay No Joining fee on any new YMCA memberships.

Already a member? Send this deal to your friends & family - so you can enjoy the YMCA together!

What are you waiting for? Find your Fun, and Find the Y!

JOIN NOW

SUMMER

HAPPENS

HERE

Summer at the Y and Bear Valley Camp

At the Y we provide a safe, nurturing, and fun environment to engage the interests of all kids. Our adventures are non-stop and our activities reinforce the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Summer at the Y creates an exciting, safe environment for kids to have an unforgettable summer of fun. While they are taking part in unique experiences and adventures, they are also building self-esteem, developing interpersonal skills and making lasting friendships.

Woodland Kinder Camp Registration STILL OPEN!

PLUS! Need a destination for summer adventure?

Look no further than Bear Valley YMCA Resident Camp!

Bear Valley YMCA Camp has been a destination for summer adventure for more than 80 years. At Bear Valley, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to experience the wonders of the High Sierra in a safe and caring environment.

Located near Emigrant Gap, Bear Valley provides kids with rewarding and life changing experiences. There are camping opportunities for ages 8-13 (Traditional Camp), ages 14-16 (Counselor in Training), and all ages (Family Camp).

New this year: Volunteer Junior Counselors

Too old to be a CIT? Too young to be a Counselor? 17 year olds can volunteer at camp during the 2023 summer season as "Junior Counselors''!

Click the link below to register or learn more!

BEAR VALLEY REGISTRATION

SUMMER AT THE Y REGISTRATION

IT'S 

ALMOST

GAME TIME

Youth Basketball League

Youth Basketball leagues are offered for children PreK (age 4) to entering 7th grade. Children will learn the fundamentals of the sport (e.g., ball handling, shooting, passing, defense) and engage in competition with local teams in a fun and supportive environment that emphasizes character development, teamwork, and good sportsmanship!

Practices start the week of June 19th. Games start June 22nd and last through August 10th. Games are on Thursdays and practices are one evening a week. Practice day and time is dependent on the volunteer coach.

To learn more, click the link below for our youth sports registration and info page!

LEARN MORE & REGISTER

FIND

YOUR

FIT

New Group Fitness Classes!

New Group Fitness Class! 

U-Jam w/ Jessica Samford

Mondays @ 6:30 pm - starts June 12th!

U-Jam combines the energy and grittiness of urban dance with fitness, U-Jam is a cardio dance experience that feels more like a 90’s House Party than a workout. U-Jam brings funky, adrenaline-based beats from around the world with easy-to-follow choreography, so everyone, everywhere can get their Jam on.

Plus! Take advantage of FREE Personal Training Assessments through June!

(regular cost $15) 

Fill out your PT Assessment Form today!

GROUP FITNESS SCHEDULE

ESPORTS

IS

COMING

That’s Right - Youth Video Game Leagues!

Are you looking for a way to give purpose to your child’s love for video games? The YMCA Esports Program offers curriculum-based learning, while also being engaging and fun for kids who are passionate about video games. Using Nintendo Switches and popular Nintendo games, such as Super Smash Bros, players meet in-person to learn valuable teamwork and communication skills, while also improving their gaming strategies. 

(Owning a Nintendo Switch is not necessary for this program. We have loaners you can use during the class.)

Practice begins June 19th and continues every Monday. The junior division (ages 6-9) will be 4:00-5:15 pm, the 10-14 age division will be 5:30-7:00 pm at the Yolo County YMCA on College Street. This program ends on August 14th. 

To learn more, click the link below for our youth sports registration and info page!

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SAVING

YOUR

BRAIN

And Your Body!

For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insight into how your lifestyle choices may keep your brain and body healthy as you age!

Join the Yolo County YMCA, partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association for an informational program: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body.

Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

Wednesday June 28th 9:30 - 10:30 AM

at the Woodland Community Center (2001 East Street)

SPLASH

INTO

SUMMER

at Tuli Mem Aquatic Park!

Summer at Tuli-Mem Pool in Esparto has begun! We celebrated Opening Day on May 26th, with food and drink, water games, and vendors from around Yolo County. The Tuli Mem Aquatic Park will run normal hours for the rest of the summer season. 

Remember: All Yolo County YMCA members receive free access to Tuli Mem for the summer season!

For more information and to view our hours/schedule, click the button below!

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UPCOMING

HOLIDAY

HOURS

Juneteenth 2023

The Woodland YMCA Fitness Center will be open for regular hours on the Juneteenth holiday (June 19th, 2023).

We invite you to escape the heat and play a game of basketball, get a workout in, or just enjoy our space!

Click the button below to learn more about the history of Juneteenth, and how you and your family can uplift Black artists and voices during this special holiday. 

LEARN MORE

MAKING

A

DIFFERENCE

Employee of the Month

Each month, the Yolo County YMCA nominates a staff member who has gone above and beyond in their dedication to the Y. June's Employee of the month is Christopher D.!

Christopher has been a YMCA employee for almost a year, working in the sports department as a referee and Esports coach.  He has shown dedication, maturity and leadership skills beyond his age, and is a great role model for the players. 

Christopher has taken on extra responsibilities and extra games as needed. Once this season he took extra hours and ref'd 8 hours in one day! He is not afraid to step up and take on leadership roles in sports he doesn't know much about. The kids and parents like him for his approachability and the way he positively helps the players learn about sportsmanship and the rules of the game. Christopher will soon be a junior at Woodland High School and in his spare time he enjoys boxing. Thanks, Christopher, for all you do for the Y!  

If you would like to nominate a staff member for employee of the month, click the link below!

NOMINATE A STAFF MEMBER

Want to learn more about the Yolo County YMCA? Visit our Site Page!