YMCA Lists Summer Programs

There’s lots going on this summer at the Grand Lake Family YMCA for children, youth and teens.
For the little ones, the Y offers the following programs:
Kinder Kamp: A day camp for ages 3-5 years old, featuring crafts, special themed activities and picnic lunches. Camp begins on June 5 with nine weekly sessions offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The weekly fee for YMCA members is $15; for non-members, $25.
There’s also plenty to keep older youth busy:
Grand Outdoors Adventure Camp: A week long camp for kids ages 11 to17 from July 24 to 28 from 10:30 am to noon. Special activities include video projection archery, ATV safety and riding, and a fishing derby. Camp meets at Grand Outdoors, 9640 Hwy. 59 N. in Grove. The weekly fee for YMCA members is $15; for non-members, $25.
Summer Flight Camp: A week long camp for 11 to 13 year olds featuring the basics of airplane flight, rocket building and launching, experimenting with radio controlled models and kite building. Class is scheduled on July 24 through 27 from 2 to 3:30 pm and meets at the airport. The fee for YMCA members is $30; for non-members, $40.
Intro to SCUBA: This land based class will teach students the wonder of scuba diving where they’ll investigate equipment and learn about scuba and snorkeling. The program is offered twice: On June 6 or July 11 from 6 to 7 pm. There is no charge for YMCA members; for non-members it’s just $5.
Super Sitters: This intensive program is designed to teach 10 to 13 year olds babysitting skills such as creativity, personal safety and first aid procedures including home, fire, telephone and stranger safety. Participants receive a certificate upon class completion. Super Sitters will be offered on Saturday, June 10 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. The fee for YMCA members is $25; for non-members, $30.
Day Camp: For boys and girls 5-12 years old, YMCA Day Camp is a summer adventure guaranteed to create life-long memories. These week-long day camps are based at area parks and provide an active week of nature, and indoor and outdoor fun with hiking, skits, songs, games and swimming. Weekly day camps begin on May 30 through August 4 with different themes each week. The Day Camp bus leaves the school in the morning and returns in the afternoon. There is a one time registration fee of $25.00 and camp is $75 per week for YMCA Members; $90 per week for non-members. Reduced fees are available for early pick-up. There is a $10 discount for each additional child.
And just for teenagers, the YMCA has these programs:
For ages 11-14, Teen Summer Tour is offered on Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 1:30-4:00 pm. Teens plan and participate in great summer fun, including water sports, fitness, dune buggy rides, challenge courses, healthy snacks and sweet treats, arts and much more. The program begins on June 6 through July 27. Member cost is $10 per week; $15 per week for non-members.
At Teen Strength Training, 12 to 14 year olds learn the basics of strength training to develop muscular strength and endurance. The class meets three days per week beginning on June 6 and is free for Y members; $20 per month for non-members.
There’s also Teen Strength Training Orientation for 15 to 18 year olds on June 5. Participants will learn the basis of strength training at no cost for members; just $5 for non-members.
For further information or to register call the Grand Lake Family YMCA at (918) 786-5774. The Grand Lake YMCA is located at 206 Elk St. in the old library building.