February 2009

Strong Kids Campaign

Now more than ever kids and families need your help. In 2008, your Y provided over $800,000 in financial assistance to 7,373 individuals in our community.

Please consider a generous donation to the 2009 South Sound YMCA Strong Kids Campaign when you are contacted by a volunteer campaigner in the coming weeks. Your gift will allow the YMCA to serve kids and families regardless of their ability to pay. 

Les Mills Classes Re-Launch!

The popular Les Mills Fitness Classes offered at the Olympia Downtown YMCA will kick off all new moves and music in February! Come check out these classes for fun and fitness:

• BodyStep: February 2 at 5:15 p.m. in the gym
• BodyCombat: February 4 at 5:15 p.m. in the gym
• BodyPump: February 5 at 5:15 p.m. in the gym
• BodyFlow: February 7 at 10:45 a.m. in the Fitness Studio

Parents' Night Out!

Friday, February 20 from 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sign up your child today at the Member Services desk! 

Spring Sports Keep Kids Active!

Spring is just around the corner, and you can sign your child up for YMCA Spring Sports starting on February 25! Options aboud with Itty-Bitty T-Ball, Baseball, Cheer, Cross Country, Drill Team, Roller Hockey, Outdoor Soccer, and Vollyball! Get your kids "in the game"!

Sign up today online or at either YMCA branches. Contact Chris Miller, Youth Sports Information Specialist, at 918-0255 for more information.

Free Family Fun Nights

Bring the family every second Friday of the month for a fun-filled night of interactive hands-on activities. Come enjoy a special Valentine's Day craft. There will be snacks and a different activity each month. Free for members.

Friday, February 13, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Briggs Community Branch. 

 
Healthy Kids Day

Mark your calendar! On Saturday, April 18, the Olympia Downtown YMCA will host the FREE, annual Healthy Kids Day! Bring your kids down for a day of fun, physical activity, youth fitness testing, and more!

Winter Session 2 Registration

February 2, 2009          Full Members
February 4, 2009          Basic Members
February 7, 2009          Registration Deadline 

For more information, contact Member Services. 

Youth Training Orientation

Youth, ages 11-14 years of age, interested in using the Cardio Room and Cybex equipment on their own can be certified by attending a two-hour session taught by a certified trainer. Register at Member Services to attend a class. Classes held every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Briggs YMCA for $25.

Volunteers Needed!

The Briggs Community YMCA is looking for volunteers for the Youth Fitness Room, Playcare, Cardio Room, and the Climbing Wall. Please contact Barbara Scott at scottb@ssymca.net for more information.