Youth Activities
The Le Mars Area Family YMCA offers a wide variety of Youth Activities
throughout the year. Click on any one of the programs on the side bar to get
more information about the program including registration fees and deadlines.
Click Here for Printable Scholarship Form
This form must be
accompanied by a letter of referral showing financial need and a copy
of the first two
pages of last years Federal or State Tax Returns.
Click Here for Printable Youth Program
Registration Form
Click Here for Printable Coaches Application
The City of Le Mars YMCA
will be closed on
the following dates :
Good Friday-close at Noon................................April 10
Easter Day...............................................................April
12
Memorial Day............................................................May 25
Independence Day.......................................................July 4
Labor Day......................................................... September 7
Thanksgiving Day...........................................November 26
Christmas Eve-close at noon............................December 24
Christmas Day....................................................December 25
New Year's Eve-close at 4p.m.........................December 31
New Year's Day........................................................January 1
Baseball Pitching Clinic (9-14 Yr. Olds)
Does your son have
spring fever? Is he anxious to start throwing? Well, if you answered yes to
both of these questions, then the YMCA has just the answer for you and your
son! Sign him up today for our pitching clinic and watch the benefits this
summer during Little League! The clinic will be instructed by LCHS Baseball
Coach Trent Eckstaine this year and his focus will be on teaching the basic
fundamentals of throwing & pitching.
Location: Main
Gym
Duration:
March 15- 25
Days: Monday,
Tuesday & Thursday
Times:
9-11 yr. olds 6:30-7:30 pm
12-14 yr. olds
7:30-8:30 pm
Deadline: March 8
Fee: On/before March 8 On/after March 9
Members: $35.00
Members: $45.00
Non Members: $50.00 Non
Members: $60.00
*Maximum of 14 participants
for each age group!
Softball Pitching Clinic (9-14 Yr. Olds) (NEW)
Does your daughter
have spring fever? Is she anxious to start throwing? Well, if you answered yes
to both of these questions, then the YMCA has just the answer for you and your
daughter! Sign her up today for our pitching clinic and watch the benefits this
summer during Little League! The clinic will be instructed by LCHS Softball
Coach Doug Heidebrink this year and his focus will be on teaching the basic
fundamentals of pitching.
Location: Main
Gym
Duration:
March 29-April 8
Days: Monday,
Tuesday & Thursday
Times:
9-11 yr. olds 6:30-7:30 pm
12-14 yr. olds
7:30-8:30 pm
Deadline: March
22
Fee: On/before March 22 On/after March 23
Members: $35.00
Members: $45.00
Non Members: $50.00 Non
Members: $60.00
*Maximum of 14 participants
for each age group!
Youth Strength Training Class (5th-8th)
If you want to use
the weight rooms and you are under 14 years old, here is the class for you! The
class will focus on teaching each participant the proper use and techniques of
each piece of equipment in the Flex room and certain pieces of equipment in the
weight room! In addition, each participant will be put on a basic workout
program using the equipment they learned how to use.
Location:
Weight Rooms
Session I:
March 15-25
Days:
Tuesday&Thursday
Times:
3:45-5:00 pm
Deadline:
March 8
Fee: Members:
$12.00 Non Members: $24.00
*Maximum of 8 participants
for each session!
*Need 4 participants to hold the class!
Coed Spring Soccer (PreK-8th)
This program
will emphasize the fundamental skills, teamwork and basic knowledge of soccer.
Location: West
Floyd Soccer Complex
Duration:
April 12-May 20 (6 weeks)
Days/Times: K-1st
Monday 5:15-6:15 pm
2nd- 4th Tuesday
5:15-6:15 pm
PreK
Wednesday 5:15-6:00 pm
5th-8th
Thursday 5:15-6:15 pm
Deadline: March 29
Fee: On/before March 29 On/after March
30
Members: $23.54
Members: $34.24
Non Members: $38.52 Non
Members: $49.22
*Fee includes T-shirt!
*Mandatory coaches meeting will be held Thursday, April 8 at 5:30 pm in Meeting
Room.
*Rainouts may be rescheduled the week of May 24th!
*Please call the YMCA at 546-6655 or listen to KLEM 1410 AM if the weather is
inclement!
Tumbling for Tots (3-5 Yr. Olds)
Hey parents,
the YMCA is offering a great opportunity for you to get your child involved in a
beginning gymnastics program. This is a great way to teach your children
coordination and special awareness. In addition, they will have fun tumbling
and learning how to balance on a beam.
Location:
Multi-Purpose Room
Session II:
June 16-July 21 (6 weeks)
Days/Times:
Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 pm
Deadline: June
9
Fee: On/before June 9 On/after June 10
Members: $21.40 Members: $32.10
Non
Members: $36.38 Non Members: $47.08
*Maximum of 8 participants
for each session!
*Minimum of 4 participants needed for each session!
Youth Danceline & Cheer (K-5th)
Come join this fun
and exciting program which will teach your child the proper techniques of dance
and cheer. The primary focus of the program will be on kicks, jumps, chants,
and a choreographed dance routine that will take place on the last day of the
program.
Location:
CWC Fitness Annex
Session I:
March 17-April 21 (6 weeks)
Days/Times:
Wednesdays 5:15-6:15 pm
Deadline:
March 10
Fee: On/before March 10 On/after March
11
Members: $21.40 Members: $32.10
Non Members: $36.38 Non Members: $47.08
Session II:
June 16-July 21 (6 weeks)
Days/Times:
Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Deadline: June
9
Fee: On/before June 9
On/after June 10
Members: $21.40 Members: $32.10
Non Members: $36.38 Non Members: $47.08
*Maximum of 12 participants
for each session!
*Minimum of 6 participants needed for each session!
2010
Healthy Kids Day/YMCA Family Easter Egg Hunt
(sponsored by Sertoma Service Club)
Come and enjoy the
YMCAs Annual Healthy Kids Day & Family Easter Egg Hunt! This years Healthy
Kids Day will start at 10:00 AM with a timed sports course in the Main Gym!
Check-in time for the timed sports course will begin at 9:30 AM at the upstairs
desk located in the lobby area! Children who are 5 14 years of age can
participate in the timed sports course! The timed sports course will
incorporate the fundamentals and skills of several sports and it will run from
10:00 AM to Noon! The YMCA Family Easter Egg Hunt will start at 12:30 PM in the
Aquatic Center! Check-in time for the Easter Egg Hunt will begin at Noon in the
upstairs lobby! Age groups for the Easter Egg Hunt are: 0-5 on the Splash Pad,
6-8 in the shallow water and 9-14 in the deep end of the pool. Tokens will be
located inside Easter Eggs which will be scattered through out the Aquatic
Center! Participants will redeem tokens for prizes! After the Easter Egg Hunt,
all participants are welcome to stay and enjoy the YMCA (gym, indoor pool, and
game room).
Location:
LeMars YMCA
Date:
Saturday, March 27
Time: 10:00
AM-4:30 PM
Deadline:
Friday, March 26(Pre-registration is required)
Fee:
Members: Free
Non Members: $2.00 per person
*The YMCA will also be
providing healthy snacks and refreshments from 10:00 to Noon!
*First 50 kids to register will receive a Healthy Kids Day T-shirt.
Hershey
Track Meet (9-14 Yr. Olds)
Events
include 50, 100, 200, & 400 meter dash, 800 & 1600 meter run, and 4 x 100 meter
relay. Field events include softball throw & standing long jump. Winning times
& distances will qualify for the state meet.
Location:
Le Mars Community Track
Day/Time:
Sunday, May 2 at 1:00 p.m.
Rain Date:
Sunday, May 16 at 1:00
p.m.
Deadline: No
registration will be taken after April 21
Fee: $5.00
*Pre-Registration is
required!
Little Sluggers T-Ball (4-7 Yr. Olds)
This program is
for 4 - 7 year olds wishing to learn & understand the game of baseball.
Emphasis will be on throwing, catching, fielding, hitting & teamwork.
Location: Bolser
Park
Duration:
May 8 June 12 (5 weeks- not held on May 29)
Days: Saturdays
Times:
Mornings - Early Afternoons
Deadline: April
24
Fee: On/before April 24 On/after April 25
Members: $19.26
Members: $29.96
Non Members: $34.24 Non Members: $44.94
*Fee includes T-shirt!
*Mandatory coaches meeting will be held Wednesday, May 5 at 6:30 pm in Meeting
Room!
*Please call the YMCA at 546-6655 or listen to KLEM 1410 AM if the weather is
inclement!
Youth Track (2nd-6th)
This program is
a great opportunity for those in 2nd-6th grade to gain
first hand experience in a variety of track and field events.
Location:
LCHS Track
Duration:
June 7-June 11
Days/Times:
Monday-Friday 10:00-11:15 am
Deadline: June
2
Fee: On/before June 2 On/after
June 3
Members: $19.26 Members: $29.96
Non Members: $34.24 Non Members: $44.94
*Minimum of 6 participants
needed!
*Please call the YMCA at 546-6655 or listen to KLEM 1410 AM if the weather is
inclement!
USTA Tennis Lessons (6-16 Yr. Olds)
Participants
will be taught the basic fundamentals, skills, and rules of tennis from the
national curriculum of the USA Tennis NJTL Programs. The tennis lessons will
consist of 9 hours of instruction by a tennis instructor from Four Seasons.
Location: Tennis
courts located on 11th Street SE (Behind Fire Station)
Session I:
June 7-June 17
Times:
Beginner I/Beginner II 9:00-10:00 am
Intermediate/Advanced
10:00-11:00 am
Deadline: June 1
Fee: On/before June 1 On/after June 2
Members: $30.00
Members: $40.00
Non Members: $45.00 Non
Members: $55.00
Session II:
June 21-July 1
Times:
Beginner I/Beginner II 9:00-10:00 am
Intermediate/Advanced
10:00-11:00 am
Deadline: June 14
Fee: On/before June 14 On/after June 15
Members: $30.00
Members: $40.00
Non Members: $45.00 Non
Members: $55.00
Session
III: July 5-July 15
Times:
Beginner I/Beginner II 9:00-10:00 am
Intermediate/Advanced
10:00-11:00 am
Deadline: June 28
Fee: On/before June 28 On/after June 29
Members: $30.00
Members: $40.00
Non Members: $45.00 Non
Members: $55.00
Session
IV: July 19-July 29
Times:
Beginner I/Beginner II 9:00-10:00 am
Intermediate/Advanced 10:00
-11:00 am
Deadline: July 12
Fee: On/before July 12 On/after July 13
Members: $30.00
Members: $40.00
Non Members: $45.00 Non
Members: $55.00
*Minimum of 4 participants
needed for each session!
15th Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Come join
the fun and excitement of Ice Cream Days in LeMars by putting together a 3-on-3
basketball team! Games will be played in Downtown LeMars and teams consist of 3
to 4 players. A complete set of rules will be available at the time of
registration.
Location: Downtown
LeMars
Day: Friday,
June 18, 2010
Time:
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Age Divisions:
(Male and Female Divisions in all
age divisions)
6 & under
8 & under 10 & under 12 & under
14 & under
16 & under 18 & under 19 & over
Deadline: June 9
Pre-Registration is Required!
Fee: On/before
June 9 On June 10-11
$20.00 per player
$30.00 per player
*Please note that the cut-off
date for playing in an age division will be June 18th!
*Fee includes Tournament T-shirt!
*Please call after 12:00 pm on Thursday, June 17th for game times!
Soccer Camp (4-14 Yr. Olds)
The City of
LeMars YMCA is delighted to invite Goal Kick Soccer Camps to host our 2010
summer camp for the seventh time. Goal Kick Soccer Camps will be bringing
qualified coaches to train and develop our children. This camp will pilot some
of the curriculum they have developed and will focus on the basic fundamentals
of soccer through a variety of fun games and drills!
Location: West
Floyd Soccer Complex
Duration:
June 21 - 25
Days: Monday
Friday
Camp Times:
4-6 Yr. Olds 9:00-10:00
am
7-10 Yr.
Olds 9:00-11:00 am
11-14 Yr.
Olds 9:00-11:00 am
Deadline: June 14
Fee: 4-6 Yr. Olds 7-14 Yr.
Olds
Members:
$35.00 Members: $55.00
Non Members: $50.00
Non Members: $70.00
*Fee includes a soccer ball &
T-shirt!
*Participants are highly encouraged to bring water and/or sport drinks to keep
them hydrated!
Apple Tree Day Camp (4-6 Yr. Olds)
Children 4 6
years of age are encouraged to join the fun at this 3 hour a day camp! Each day
will consist of songs, crafts, games, physical activities, story time, and a
snack. The teacher for this exciting camp will once again be Alison Bickford
who is a licensed teacher!
Location: Meeting
Room
Session I:
June 21-July 2
Days/Times:
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-Noon
Deadline: June 14
Fee: On/Before June 14
On/After June 15
Members:
$80.25 Members: $90.95
Non members: $96.30 Non
members: $107
1st Week
Fee: On/Before June 14
On/After June 15
Members:
$48.15 Members: $58.85
Non members: $57.78 Non
members: $68.48
2nd Week Fee: On/Before
June 23
On/After June 24
Members:
$48.15 Members: $58.85
Non members: $57.78 Non
members: $68.48
Session II:
July 12-July 23
Days/Times:
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-Noon
Deadline: July 5
Fee: On/Before July 5
On/After July 6
Members:
$80.25 Members: $90.95
Non members: $96.30 Non
members: $107
1st Week Fee:
On/Before July 5
On/After July 6
Members:
$48.15 Members: $58.85
Non members: $57.78 Non members: $68.48
2nd Week Fee: On/Before
July 14
On/After July 15
Members:
$48.15 Members: $58.85
Non members: $57.78 Non
members: $68.48
*Minimum of 10 participants
needed for each session!
*Financial assistance available if needed!
Day Camp at Municipal Park (1st-6th)
Children entering
grades 1st 6th are encouraged to join in on the fun at
this day long camp at the Municipal Park. The children will be participating in
daily crafts, archery, fishing, canoeing, physical activities and games, and
swimming at the LeMars Municipal Pool in the afternoons. Snacks will be
provided by camp counselors at camp, however, each camp participants will need
to provide their own sack lunch for each day.
Location: Le
Mars Municipal Park
Session I:
July 12-July 16 (1st-3rd)
Days/Times:
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Deadline:
July 5
Fee: On/Before
July 5 On/After July 6
Members: $133.75 Members: $144.45
Non members: $149.80 Non
members: $160.50
Session
II: July
19-July 23 (4th-6th)
Days/Times:
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Deadline:
July 12
Fee: On/Before
July 12 On/After July 13
Members:
$133.75 Members: $144.45
Non members: $149.80
Non members: $160.50
*Fee includes Day Camp Bag!
*Minimum of 10 participants needed for each session!
*Each session will be limited to a maximum of 30 children!
*Financial assistance available if needed!
Girls Volleyball Camp (3rd 8th)
The City of
LeMars YMCA is proud to reveal that the 2010 volleyball camp will be instructed
by volleyball players from Northwestern College! This camp will concentrate on
instructing your child the basic fundamentals, skills, teamwork, & knowledge of
volleyball.
Location: Main
Gym
Duration:
August 9 - 11
Days:
Monday -
Wednesday
Camp Times:
3rd 5th 9:00
11:00 am
6th 8th
11:00 am 1:00 pm
Deadline: August 4
Fee:
Members:
$35.00
Non Members:
$50.00
*Participants are highly
encouraged to bring water and/or sport drinks to keep them hydrated!
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