BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Birthday Party Coordinator: Mary Hackett x2120
Parties must be booked no less than 3 weeks in advance. The YMCA provides all parties with paper and plastic products. You provide the cake, food/beverage and decorations. YOU must provide adult supervision for the entire duration of your party as the assigned host/hostess will be occupied with the planned party activities!!!
Safe Sitter
Babysitter Training Program
Safe Sitter teaches adolescent babysitters how to handle crises, how to keep their charges secure, and how to nurture and guide a young child. In short, Safe Sitter babysitters help children stay safe and sound while their parents are away. In the process, these 11-to 13-year-olds emerge as more confident, responsible and compassionate teens and adults. Their instructors thrive on making a difference in the lives of these adolescents and the children in their care. Register now at the Membership Desk. Classes will take place in the Childcare Center.
For more details please contact Jennie Stolzer at x2131.
November 10th & 13th 6:00-9:00pm
January 12th & 15th 6:00-9:00pm
March 16th & 19th 6:00-9:00pm
May 18th & 21st 6:00-9:00pm
Price: Fee covers student manual and associated costs. $50 scholarships are available to cover the costs of the training manual. Contact Jennie for details.
FP: $65
Program: $65
Non Member: $65
Mom's Club of Philadelphia
The Mom's Club of Philadelphia will be meeting at the Roxborough YMCA the 4th Friday of every month in the Child-Watch room. The meetings are a time to discuss upcoming activities and vote on issues concerning the club. Some weeks there may be a guest speaker from the community to present information on various issues important to our members. This is also an opportunity for new members to join and for individuals interested in MOMS Club to meet our active members.
Check out the website for more information on joining. You can not join at the YMCA. This is only the hosting site for monthly meetings.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Course
Cost includes Fundamentals of Life guarding Instruction Manual and CPR Pocket-mask. Upon completion of this course, you will be a certified American Red Cross Lifeguard. Call 215-482-3900 x 2100 to register.
Requirements: Swim 300 yards continuously using 100 yards of front crawl, 100 yards of breaststroke, and 100 yards of either the front crawl or breaststroke (any combination). Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10 lb. brick, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point, and exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Class Schedule:
November 3rd - 6th (6:00pm-10:00pm)
November 7th (9:00am-4:00pm)
FP: $200 Youth Program: $250
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CPR/First Aid/AED
contact Mandy x2122
Upon completion of this course, you will be certified in American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED. A recertification course in CPR is offered as well.
Full CPR/AED Certification: 7.0 hours $90
CPR Recertification: 3.5 hours $50
First Aid Certification: 3.5 hours $90
SEE CALENDAR FOR DATES AND TIMES EACH MONTH
Little Women
Little Women” is a gathering for women ages 10 years old and up. No membership is necessary to attend. We meet the last Friday night of every month.
The meetings will be held in the Multipurpose Room from 7:30-9:00 pm.
Each evening will open and close with devotional time and prayer built on Christian principles. Fun times to follow include…lots of goodies, movie night, facial care, game night, sundae night, fashion show, seasonal field trips, shooting hoops, arts and crafts, open to any ideas. Women under the age of 18 years old must be signed in by a parent and legal guardian. No fee and no pre-sign up necessary.
For more information please contact Lisa Gambaro at 215-482-3900 x2115.
THE YMCA OF PHILADELPHIA & VICINITY OFFERS FREE MEMBERSHIPS TO ARMED SERVICES FAMILY MEMBERS
The YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity is proud to support our area men and women who are actively serving in the United States military. To show these service men and women how much their sacrifices and the sacrifices of their family members mean to us, we’d like to remind everyone that immediate family members of active deployed duty military service members are eligible for free memberships at all ten branches of the YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity. The membership is valid for six months with proof of active and deployed military status.
The military membership is fully funded by the Strong Kids annual support campaign. The Strong Kids Campaign enables the YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity to fully realize its mission “to translate the principles of the YMCA’s Christian heritage into programs that nurture children, strengthen families, build strong communities, and develop healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all.” Affordability is essential to making the YMCA financially accessible. The Strong Kids Campaign generates funds to subsidize costs for people who otherwise could not afford to pay full price for YMCA programs and services, such as quality childcare and day camp.
ADAPTIVE PROGRAMMING AT THE ROXBOROUGH YMCA
The Roxborough YMCA is committed to expanding it's programming for the Special Needs Population. For more information contact Debbie Saunders at X2116.
Currently Available:
Special Needs One-on-one Personal Training in the Wellness Center/Pool; Camp Magic meets through the summer and several times throughout the year.
Thanks to a grant from the Widener Memorial Foundation, the YMCA now has a wheelchair ramp, electronic doors, a pool lift and an elevator that serves most of the program areas and would like to do more to serve those children with physical limitations. Some things being considered include wheelchair sports, play groups and arts and crafts. Before embarking on this project the Y would like to meet with interested parents to discuss what kinds of activities they would like their children to participate in. Interested parents should call Debbie at X2116. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 1st at the YMCA beginning at 6:00pm.
Winter Magic Continues
We are pleased to announce that the tradition of offering a fun day of activities for our Camp Magic participants continues. Miss Chris and Miss Melissa will lead our program once again. Below are the dates and activities planned – all Saturdays are from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Date Planned Activity Fee
11/8 Arts & Crafts (Thanksgiving Theme) Group Play No Charge
12/13 Bus to the Mall for Holiday Shopping Bring $ forShopping & Lunch
1/10/09 Bowling $25.00
2/14 Valentine theme (Dance/Crafts & Cookies) $25.00
3/14 Pizza & Swim $25.00
The ratio for this program is 1:4 – children enrolled must be able to work within that ratio. This program is designed for developmentally challenged children.
All participants must be between the ages of 9 – 21 and have an active membership. Financial assistance is available.
Children must be registered at least 10 days before the event.