Early Care & School Age Program News

THERE’S S’MORE FUN TO BE HAD AT THE DOWNTOWN Y THIS SUMMER

May 3rd, 2013

S'more fun   
   
   Get a jump on Summer Camp registration at our “S’More Fun” event 
   Monday, May 6- Friday, May 10 from 4:30-6 p.m. in the South Gym.
   Parents can complete Camp Enrollment and kids will take home all the fixin’s
   for s’mores.  Early enrollment also means your chance to register to win your   
   camper a Y Summer Camp Survivor Back Pack and Summer Fun Basket!

 

GET THEM GEARED UP FOR SUMMER

May 3rd, 2013

As we are gearing up for summer, The YMCA of Greater Erie wants to guarantee that the children in our Summer Programs have all that they need for a fun and safe summer.

Please consider donating any of the following items:
Sunscreen                Goggles
Bathing Suits           Bubbles
Towels                      Sidewalk Chalk      
Sneakers                  Jump Ropes 
Hula Hoops              Sprinkler
Playground Balls     Sunglasses

Donation bins will be located in all of our Branch Lobbies and our Childcare Offsites.

For questions, please contact Victoria Stilson at 452-3261 Ext 240 or vstilson@ymcaerie.org

 

Be The Give This Thanksgiving – Food Drive

October 9th, 2012

Join the YMCA of Greater Erie in Being The Give This Thanksgiving by donating Canned Food to be used for the City Mission Turkey Day Basket Drive.

We need your help in collecting canned:

PEAS   -  GREEN BEANS   -   CORN 

Items can be dropped off at any YMCA of Greater Erie Childcare Site.

The Highmark Downtown Showdown – 3 on 3 Outdoor Basketball Tournament

September 7th, 2012

This 3 on 3 Outdoor Basketball Tournament is for EVERYONE! Boys, Girls, Men, Women, Young, Old, Experienced and No Experience – with 26  different divisions from ages 7+ everyone can participate in a level that is specific to their abilities. There are many ways to get involved in this GREAT event. You can participate as a player, volunteer or sponsor. Whatever your interest we would love for you to be part of this exciting new annual community event on Saturday & Sunday September 29th & 30th  in the Bayfront Convention Center Parking Lot.

    Tournament Brochure     Player Registration       

Round Robin Play Saturday  Boys 9-10     Boys 11-12     Boys 13-14     Boys 15-16     Men 19-24     Men 35+     Top Men     Girls 13-14     Girls 9-12

The Highmark Downtown Showdown – 3 on 3 Outdoor Basketball Tournament

July 27th, 2012

This 3 on 3 Outdoor Basketball Tournament is for EVERYONE! Boys, Girls, Men, Women, Young, Old, Experienced and No Experience – with 26  different divisions from ages 7+ everyone can participate in a level that is specific to their abilities. There are many ways to get involved in this GREAT event. You can participate as a player, volunteer or sponsor. Whatever your interest we would love for you to be part of this exciting new annual community event on Saturday & Sunday September 29th & 30th  in the Bayfront Convention Center Parking Lot.

Tournament Flyer     Tournament Brochure     Player Registration     Volunteer Opportunities     Sponsorship Form

Get Ready To Punt, Pass and Kick

July 18th, 2012

Join the Downtown Y in becoming part of the NFL’s commitment to PLAY 60!

Sign up to participate in Erie’s Punt, Pass and Kick.

Punt, Pass and Kick is FREE and open to boys and girls ages 6-15.

Click Here For More Information.

Discover Your Own Power

December 20th, 2011

Begin to learn Respect, Discipline and Self Control.  This 8 week session of Self Defense will teach you how to react when you find yourself in the following scenarios: Against a Punch, Against a Kick, Against a Grab, Against a Push, Against a Choke and more.  Click Here For More Details.

Pennies Support Afterschool at the Y

November 23rd, 2011

Erie, PA - From Nov. 30 through Dec. 12, shoppers at the jcpenney Millcreek Mall are invited to turn small change into “pennies from heaven” by rounding up their holiday purchases and donating the difference to the YMCA of Greater Erie. The YMCA of Greater Erie is one of 1,100 afterschool organizations from across the country matched with a local jcpenney store that will benefit from the entire proceeds raised during the pennies from heaven campaign.

“It takes the support of our entire community to make it possible for more kids to be involved in a positive learning environment after school,” said Tammy Roche, vice president of financial development for the YMCA of Greater Erie. “As customers shop jcpenney this holiday season, we hope they will keep this mission in mind so that the social and academic learning opportunities we provide after school will continue to be available toErie students.”

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Stroke Development Swim Instruction

November 10th, 2011

If you are looking to try swimming for the first time, training for the Bay Swim, a triathlon or the QUAD, Stroke Development Swim Instruction can meet your needs.  Click Here For More Details.

jcpenny “Pennies from Heaven” Supports Local Kids

October 14th, 2011

From Oct. 12-25, shoppers at the jcpenney store at the Millcreek Makk are invited to turn small change into “pennies from heaven” by rounding up their purchases and donating the difference to a local afterschool program. The YMCA of GreaterErie, is one of 1,100 afterschool organizations from across the country matched with a local jcpenney store that will benefit from the proceeds raised during the pennies from heaven campaign.

Read more.

 

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