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South Sound YMCA's August Newsletter
Greetings from South Sound YMCA!

August 2009



Youth Sports
August Sports Camp
Looking for something fun and active for your kids to do the last weeks of summer? Sign up for a week of Youth Sports Camp at the Downtown YMCA. There are great field trips available! Sign up at either branch or online.

Fall Sports Registration

Begins on August 13 for full-members and open registration begins August 24.


Coaches Needed!
Voluneer Fall Youth Sports Coaches are needed! Please contact Beth Daniel at danielb@ssymca.net or 918-0254 if you are interested.


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Apple Cup Auction - The Best Tailgate Party in Town!

An event not to be missed! Featuring good old-fashioned rivalry and loads of fun, while raising funds for YMCA youth sports and the kids in our community. Thursday, November 19, at Saint Martin's University Worthington Conference Center. Donations of cash and new items are needed. Contact Susan Callender at callenders@ssymca.net or 918-0310 to make a donation or purchase tickets.

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Family Fun Nights
Bring the family for swimming and other pool fun at the Briggs Aquatic Family Fun Night on Friday, August 14, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Free for YMCA members. Contact Member Services for more details.

Enjoy healthy activities and open swim at the Downtown YMCA Family Fun Night. Free for all YMCA members and $10 for the public for a Family Swim Pass.

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Older Adults
Functional Fitness
Learn practical exercises designed to improve and enhance everyday living. Class incorporates light cardio with strength training and range of motion exercies. Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30-11:30 a.m.


Potluck Picnic
An afternoon of laughter, entertainment, and good food on Friday, August 7, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. For more information


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School is Coming!
The South Sound YMCA has child care at most local schools. If you are in need of safe, fun before- and after-school care, register now before space fills up. Click here for more information or contact the Child Care office at 705-2642.


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Position Available
The Briggs Aquatic Department is accepting applications for an Assistant Orca Swim Team Coach, needed September - March. Practices are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4:00-5:30 p.m. with some weekend meets.

Submit an application with a letter of "Why I Should Be Hired as Assistant Coach" and submit materials to Paul Avery, Aquatic Director, at averyp@ssymca.net or at Briggs Member Services.

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Olympia Downtown YMCA Closedown Week August 16 - 23!
Sign up to help make your YMCA shine! Looking for volunteers to help with various projects. You can help with:

Painting Projects
Deep Cleaning of Equipment
Other Projects (no special skills needed!)
Sign-up in early August at the Downtown Member Services.


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Walking Obstacle Course

Go for a family walk and every few minutes or at the end of each block perform an activity for one minute to increase everyone's heart rate. Try lunges, jumping jacks, mountain climbers, or running in place.

For more fun and healthy ideas visit www.ymca.net/healthyfamilyhome


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South Sound YMCA
1530 Yelm Highway SE Olympia, WA 98501-4684
www.southsoundymca.org

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