August 8, 2007

An algona family ymca member e-publication

Our Mission:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Our Values:
Caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are the basis for all that we do.

Our Promise:
We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.

CURRENT FACILITY HOURS

Monday-Thursday
4:30 am-9:00 pm

Friday
4:30 am-8:00 pm

Saturday
7:00 am-4:00 pm

Sunday
10:00am-4:00pm

CURRENT KIDS CORNER CHILD CARE HOURS

8:30am – 11:30am

Monday – Friday

OPEN DOORS Scholarships are available to the extent possible through generous donations from friends, families and fundraising events. Financial Scholarships may be used for annual memberships at the Algona Family YMCA. Both members and non-Members are encouraged to apply. For more information on how to make a donation or to request a confidential application, stop by the Registration Desk at the ALGONA Family YMCA during regular business hours

YMCA STAFF

Greg Bradley – Executive Director

Karen Golwitzer – Business Director

Julie Herbst-Ulmer – Membership & Marketing Director

Brad Culbertson – Program Director

June Pfeffer –

Housekeeping Director

Jerry Simpson – Maintenance Director

Angie Asa-Lovstad – Grant Coordinator

Jeni Carr –

Childcare Director

Ashley Zak – Summer Camp Coordinator

Bonny Geving –

Y-PAL Coordinator

Jodee Goche –

Youth Coordinator

Caring Honesty Respect Responsibility

Algona Family YMCA “Care packs” program successful again this year!

The Algona Family YMCA had another great year distributing book bags full of the appropriate schools supplies for some families in need in the Kossuth County area.   This year’s success was due in part to the tremendous help of the Algona Rotary Club.  Many Rotary businesses and individuals supplied specific school supplies as well as cash donations.  The YMCA was able to give out a total of 120 book bags for the 2007-2008 school year.  Thanks to the Rotary club and the YMCA Partners with youth Campaign the YMCA was able to collect supplies and raise money to fund this program. 

A big thank you to all that helped this year.   Monetary donations are accepted year round, if interested in donating contact Julie at the Algona Family YMCA at 295-7701. 

YMCA CHILDCARE!

We are still taking registrations for YMCA Childcare!  This will be an all day state-certified childcare for children ages three and four.  School age children will be able to attend the daycare before and after school. Fees will start at $2.50 per hour – you will only pay for the hours your child is in childcare!

 Stop by the YMCA and pick up a registration form now to enroll them in childcare, opening day is August 20th.

ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL

• 7 on 7 Passing League for Adults (Men & Women)
• September 9^th  – October 14^th
• Sundays
• 4:00 – 6:00 pm
• Maximum of 10 players per team
• Registration Deadline August 27^th
• Captains meeting August 30^th

TEEN DANCE

Put on your dancing shoes!  Saturday, August 11^th - There will be a dance off and the winner will receive one free pass to the next teen dance!

All dances are from 7:30pm – 10:30pm.

The next Dance will be Saturday, September 8^th!

SUMMER DAYCAMP

Day Camp is coming to an end for the 2007 summer.  There were a lot of laughs and good times, making this summer a success.  Some of the activities that we did this summer were: taking a trip to a Minnesota Twins game, roller skating, going to the movies, visiting area parks and swimming.  We would like to thank everyone who participated this year, and the counselors for all of their hard work.  Have a wonderful school year, and we hope to see you again next summer!  

PARTNERS WITH YOUTH

Our annual Partners with Youth campaign is wrapping up! All businesses are welcome to purchase a banner that is proudly displayed in the Moss gymnasium for the entire year and shows that you are a youth supporter.  Individuals are also welcome to have their names displayed on the banners in the AMU youth gym.  Please consider making a donation to this important part of the Algona Family YMCA.

HELP WANTED

Calling all persons seeking part-time employment!!  We are currently taking applications for the Kids Corner child care room.  There are afternoon and weekend hours available.  Stop in and ask for Julie if interested!

KOSSUTH CONNECTIONS

The latest Kossuth Connections newsletter can be viewed at: http://www.algonaymca.org/Documents/KCAug2007.pdf

UPCOMING YOUTH PROGRAMS

All program registration forms will be available at the YMCA or on our website at www.algonaymca.org. 

Programs that we are currently taking registrations for:

• Cheerleading – for boys and girls K-Prep to 4^th grade
• September 8^th – October 13^th
• Saturdays only
• K-Prep-2^nd grades 8:30 – 9:30 am
• 3^rd – 4^th grades 9:30 – 10:30 am
• Practice first ½ hour, cheer last ½ hour at game
• Registration Deadline August 27^th  

• Rookie Football – for boys and girls 4 -5 years old
• September 10^th – October 8th
• Mondays
• 4 year olds - 4:30-5:00
• 5 year olds – 5:15-5:45
• Registration Deadline August 27^th

• Youth Football for boys and girls K-Prep – 4^th grade
• September 6^th – October 13^th
• Thursdays( 1^st - 4^th only) and Saturdays(all)
• Times will vary according to age
• Registration Deadline August 27^th   

• Youth Volleyball for boys and girls 1^st  – 4^th grade
• September 4^th – October 13^th
• Tuesdays and Saturdays
• Times will vary according to age
• Registration Deadline August 27^th   

• Wrestling Clinic for boys and girls 1^st  – 8^th grade
• Saturday, September 8^th
• Parent Meeting 12:30 – 1:00
• Grades 1-4, Part 1 1:00-2:00 & Part 2 4:30-5:30
• Grades 5-8, Part 1 2:00-3:30 & Part 2 5:30-7:00
• Registration Deadline August 27^th   

NEW FITNESS CLASSES

A new fitness class schedule will be available August 20^th. Please check back at the Algona Family YMCA or our web page at www.algonaymca.org to see what we have in store for you this fall!