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Edinboro Triathlon Volunteers Needed

May 14th, 2012

The County Y is looking for volunteers to help out at the EDINBORO TRIATHLON.
 
 Volunteer Jobs and Times Are As Follows:
 
Friday, June 1st, 2012 
 5pm-9pm
Charlie’s Pub and Eatery
Hand Out Race Packets To Pre-Registrants
 
Saturday, June 2nd, 2012
 6am- 9am
 Work Registration Table
 
7am-1:30pm
Help At The Transition Areas to Guide Participants 
 
9am-1pm
Help At Water Stations
 
7:30am-1:30pm
Help Provide Race Announcers With Updates From The Course
 
10am-1:30pm
Help At The Finish Line
 
To volunteer, please contact Kelly Gheres at 734-5700 

Posted in General News, Special Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunity – Camp Sherwin Yard Sale

May 4th, 2012

Camp Sherwin is looking for volunteers to help at their Yard Sale 
Volunteer Jobs and Times Are As Follows:
 
Friday, May 25th
3pm-5pm
Help Set Up Tables and Price Items
 
Saturday, May 26th
7:30am- 9am
Help Set-Up and Opening Sales
 
9am-11am
Help Keep Items Organized and Sales
 
11am-1pm
Help Keep Items Organized and Sales
 
1pm-3pm
Sales and Clean-Up
 
To volunteer, please contact Tammy Crawford at 882-5033

Posted in General News, Special Volunteer Opportunities

Learn Competitive Swimming Techniques

April 30th, 2012

This program is geared towards competitive swimming.  Coaches will work with swim participants to master the techniques needed to perform strokes efficiently and most effectively as well as build endurance.  Classes meet twice a week for six weeks.

Download program flyer.

Posted in General News

Cheer & Dance Camps

April 30th, 2012

Cheer Camp
A high-energy camp for aspiring cheerleaders. Campers learn fun, fast-paced routines and cheers while gaining increased confidence and self-esteem. Teaches chants, cheers, a cheer dance and very basic tumbling.  The last day of camp will allow the group to cheer for a live game!  Wear socks, sneakers, shorts, camp t-shirts.  Long hair should be pulled back.

Camp held week of June 11 or July 30, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Grover Cleveland School.  T-shirt included.  $20 Y Members/$60 Non-Members.  Registration required, 868-0867

Hip-Hop Dance Camp
Dance like a pop star while incorporating aerobics, jazz and hip hop in this fast-paced, high energy camp. It’s designed for children who love to jump, exercise, and dance. Emphasis is on energy, rhythm and attitude! Teach choreography, very basic tricks, and other combinations with the latest hip hop moves & music.  Campers will put their learning together for a performance on Friday.  Wear comfortable clothing, sneakers or bare feet.

Camp held week of June 18, 1-3p.m. Glenwood Park Y Studio 1.  T-shirt included.  $20 members/$60 non-members.  Registration required 868-0867.

Showstopper Dance Camp
Teaches pom dancing & competitive choreography, drawing heavily on influences from New York City and Los Angeles.  Campers will put their learning together for a performance on Friday.  Wear dancewear or similar style clothing, dance shoes, paws or bare feet are permissible.

Camp held week of August 6, 1-3 p.m. Glenwood Park Y Studio 1.  T-shirt included.  $20 members/$60 non-members.  Registration required 868-0867.

Posted in Glenwood Branch

Lifeguard Certification Course

April 30th, 2012

Ever wanted to learn the skills to save a life? With our YMCA and American Red Cross lifeguard certification courses you can do just that. Participants will learn lifeguarding skills, how to perform CPR on an adult, child and infant, how to use an AED, and necessary first-aid skills.

Prerequisite Swim: May 19th at 9am at the Eastside Y

  • Prerequisites: Complete Physical Competency Requirements

Phase1

  • Tread water for 2 minutes using legs only
  • Swim 100 yards of front crawl

Phase 2

  • Swim 50 yards of each front crawl with head up, breaststroke, breaststroke with head up, elementary backstroke kick with hands on the chest.
  • Perform a feet-first surface-dive in 8-10 feet of water (or maximum depth of training facility).  Then swim underwater for 15 feet.

Phase 3

  • Starting in the shallow end of the water, sprint for a distance of approximately 60 feet then perform an arm-over-arm surface dive in 8-10 feet (or maximum depth of training facility).
  • Pick up an object from the bottom of pool, surface and tread water for at lease one minute with legs only, replace the object back to the bottom of the pool where it was found.
  • Swim the remaining length to the end of the pool and hoist yourself out of the water.
  • Immediately begin compression on an adult manikin for one minute or 100 compressions, stand and listen to directions for instructor.

Cost: $30 members, $35 Non-members (non refundable)                 Registration: May 1st at 8am by calling 899-9622

*Note* if you pass the prerequisite swim you will be able to register for the lifeguard course following the prerequisite swim.  If you do not pass you will not be permitted to sign up for the lifeguard course.

LIFEGUARD COURSE                       Saturdays & Sundays 9am-6pm

May 26th, 27th, June 2nd, 3rd, and 9th

Cost after passing prerequisite swim: $130 Members, $165 Non-Members 100% Attendance is required

Cost will include: Manual, Blended learning for ASHI and cards/e-learning, fanny pack w/pocket mask and gloves, whistle, and certification card.

Posted in General News

Summer Camp Shapes Personal Development

April 30th, 2012

Decades ago, kids would take to the outdoors during the summer months. Today, many kids are more disconnected from nature and are less engaged in outside activities. According to the American Camp Association, children have lost 12 hours of free time a week over the last 20 years – eight of these lost hours were once spent in unstructured play and outdoor activities.

 

But getting outdoors is essential to developing the spirit, mind and body of school age children and teens, says YMCA of Greater Erie Vice President of Early Care & School-Age Enrichment Jill Simmons and camping is an ideal setting for doing just that.

“Camping is synonymous with personal development.  It provides kids with the opportunity to practice social and decision making skills that are new to them,” says Simmons. “Kids come to camp and make new friends, learn new skills, handle new responsibilities, and make memories that will last a lifetime.”

Read more

Check out Summer Camp

Posted in General News, Press

Bloodmobile At The Eastside Y

April 23rd, 2012

The Community Blood Bank Blood Mobile will be at theEastside Y on Monday, April 30th from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.  You must be 17 or older and weigh 110 pounds.  Please eat before donating.  Call 899-9622 for an appointment or walk in.

Posted in Eastside Branch

Mother’s Day Massage Special

April 20th, 2012

Don’t forget a massage for mom on Mother’s Day!  Buy one service at the Glenwood Y’s Natural Healing Therapeutic Center and get another one 1/2 price!

Posted in Glenwood Branch

Tiny Hands, Big Hearts

April 19th, 2012

Make a lasting impression on the Y!  Kids will enjoy making Handprint Tiles that will then be displayed throughout the Glenwood Y.  Tile cost is $10.  Portion of the proceeds will benefit the Y’s annual support campaign We Build People which provides financial assistance to kids and families so they can afford a YMCA experience.

Can’t make it to Healthy Kids Day?  You can still leave your mark on the Y by purchasing a tile voucher to redeem at Claytopia.

Posted in Glenwood Branch

Tee-Up For Kids & Families

April 19th, 2012

Play golf.  Help a child. Fellowship. Give a senior a gift of health.  Enjoy the outdoors. Strengthen a family.  Get closest to the hole.  Send a child to afterschool or day camp.  Get a hole in one.  Give someone a place to belong.  Hit the longest drive. Teach a kid good sportsmanship.  These are just a few of the things that can happen when you join the Y for a game of golf.

Join us on July 11, 2012 at Venango Valley Golf Club for the 16th Annual YMCA Golf Outing.

11 a.m. Registration and Lunch
12p.m. Shotgun Start – 4 person Shamble

Cost:$85 includes green fees, cart, lunch, dinner, awards and tee gift.

Download Registration Form

Posted in General News, Special Events

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