Early Care & School Age Program News
May 3rd, 2013
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!
Posted in Downtown Branch, Early Care, General News, Special Events, UPMC Hamot
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
Posted in Camp Sherwin, County Branch, Downtown Branch, Early Care, Eastside Branch, General News, Glenwood Branch, UPMC Hamot
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.
Posted in County Branch, Downtown Branch, Early Care, Eastside Branch, General News, Glenwood Branch, UPMC Hamot
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
Posted in Camp Sherwin, Community Development, County Branch, Downtown Branch, Early Care, Eastside Branch, General News, Glenwood Branch, Special Events, Special Volunteer Opportunities, UPMC Hamot, Volunteer Interest
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
Posted in Camp Sherwin, Community Development, County Branch, Downtown Branch, Early Care, Eastside Branch, General News, Glenwood Branch, Press, Special Events, UPMC Hamot
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.
Posted in County Branch, Downtown Branch, Early Care, Eastside Branch, General News, Glenwood Branch, Special Events, UPMC Hamot
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.
Posted in Early Care, General News
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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Posted in Early Care, General News, Press
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.
Posted in County Branch, Downtown Branch, Early Care, Eastside Branch, General News, Glenwood Branch, UPMC Hamot
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.
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Posted in Early Care, General News, Press