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Preschool Enrichment

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Our children are our greatest resource and your most important family asset. These values based programs are developed to the high standards of the YMCA of the USA, and meet or exceed all local and state licensure guidelines for supervision, program quality and staff qualifications. YMCA Childcare and Camp staff are highly trained to promote self-esteem, teach skills, develop character values, manage conflicts and emergencies and are trained in child abuse recognition and reporting.  To arrange for a visit and for more information contact Susan Barak, at (914) 631-4807 ext. 26.

Tot Drop
Tot Drop, 3 months – 3 years
Give yourself a well-deserved break! Take a group exercise class, work out, go for a swim, or do some shopping – the YMCA will take care of your youngster. Tot Drop offers a stimulating, loving, and safe environment for your child, for up to three hours at a time.  Activities include
gym time, story-time, music-time, and much more. 
BY PRIOR REGISTRATION ONLY!  **PARENTS MUST REMAIN IN BUILDING FOR EVENING AND SATURDAY TOT DROP HOURS.

Monday through Friday  9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
  2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday** 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. (ages 1 to 10 only)
Saturday ** 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (ages 1 to 10 only)

Punch Card Fees:
Family Members:       $40.00 for 10 hours        $80.00 for 20 hours
Preschool Members:  $66.00 for 10 hours      $132.00 for 20 hours

YMCA Pre-school - (click for registration packet pdf)
The YMCA Preschool is designed to give each child the opportunity to learn and grow through specialized activities.  What’s unique about our program are the additional enrichment classes in which our children participate.  Children not only learn about letters, numbers, colors, and character development but receive instruction in swimming, ceramics, arts & crafts, sports, gym games, dance, and tumble tots.

Morning and afternoon sessions available
2s classroom maintains a 5:1 child to teacher ratio with a maximum of 10 children per class.
3s classroom maintains a 7:1 child to teacher ratio with a maximum of 18 children per class.
4s classroom maintains an 8:1 child to teacher ratio with a maximum of 21 children per class.
Please contact Susan Barak at (914) 631-4807, ext. 26, for more information or to schedule a visit.

After School Care

YMCA School-age Child Care, 5 - 12 years
For children who would otherwise be alone after school, or for those who want some social interaction, the YMCA is the place to be. Our staff provides a wide variety of activities, excellent supervision for children, and peace of mind for parents.  With an emphasis on values, activities range from homework assistance, sports, games, arts and crafts, swimming lessons, and social opportunities. The YMCA will consider requests for services to be provided at local schools from Croton to Hastings. Please contact Troy Calhoun at (914) 631-4807, ext. 25, for more information.

YMCA "School’s Out" Tarrytown, a collaboration with TUFSD
For children in grades K-6, in the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns. After school care offers homework help, fine arts, gym time, recreational swimming, and much more. This program operates 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please contact Troy Calhoun at (914) 631-4807, ext. 25, for more information.

YMCA "School’s Out" Elmsford
Serving students from both the Dixson and Grady Schools, the program runs Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. at the Dixson School. The program offers homework help, arts & crafts, gym time, outside play, and much more. For additional information please contact Troy Calhoun at (914) 631-4807, ext. 25.

YMCA "School's Out" Briarcliff Manor
Serving K - 5 grade students at the Todd School in Briarcliff Manor.  The program offers homework help, fine arts, sports, outside play, and a wide variety of enrichment activities. For additional information please contact Troy Calhoun at (914) 631-4807, ext. 25.

YMCA "School's Out" Ossining
Serving students in grades 2 & 3 at the Brookside School.  The program offers homework help, fine arts, sports, outside play, and a wide variety of enrichment activities. For additional information please contact Troy Calhoun at (914) 631-4807, ext. 25.

After School Enrichment Classes, a collaboration with TUFSD
Two class offerings, Monday through Thursday, in theater, martial arts, dance, fashion design, circus arts, math games, poetry writing and much more. Part of the collaboration with TUFSD.  For more information, contact Nicole Bernardone at (914) 631-4807 ext. 24.  
 

Daylong & Vacation Camps

Enjoy fun-filled days at the Y during school breaks. Children participate in swim lessons, recreational swim, sports, art, dance, group games and a special trip each week.

The program will be held at the YMCA on the following days:
Thursday September 13, Friday September 14 Rosh Hashanah
 Monday, November 12 Veterans Day
Wednesday November 21 Staff Development Day (TT)
Monday January 21 Martin Luther King Day
Thursday March 20 Staff Development Day
Friday March 21, Monday March 24 Easter Holiday

Day Long Fees:  $55.00 per day (Members/Non Members)
Hours:  8 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Vacation Camps
February 18 - 22, 2008 Winter Break
April 21 - 25, 2008 Spring Break

Camp Fees: $55.00 per day for members & non-members.
Camp Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Early Dismissals
We offer half-day and early dismissal programs for Briarcliff Manor, Elmsford, and Tarrytown school districts.
Fee:  $25 per child, registration must be completed 24 hours in advance.  Fee does not apply to School's Out program participants. 

YMCA SUMMER CAMPS -
Camp Combe
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The YMCA Camp Combe program is designed for children ages 4 –15 to enhance self-esteem, build interpersonal relationships, develop skills, appreciate the environment, work on character development and of course, have fun! Camp Combe is located on 80 acres of wilderness amidst trees, fields and hills in Putnam Valley. We have a large capacity swimming pool, sports fields, basketball, volleyball, archery, ropes courses, art barn and a playground. Additional activities include arts & crafts, nature and science, adventure mountain and special events. Featuring Mini Camp, Big Camp, Arts Camp, Camp Y Tech, Camp Upward Bound.  Reservations and deposits are being accepted now. For more information contact Camp Combe at (845) 526-0808.  Prices for the different camps vary.

Kinder Camp- Ages 3-8 *
Based at the YMCA, Kinder Camp is an introduction to day camp and is designed to complement your child’s pre-school learning and development. All campers will participate in the following: sports, dance, nature, swimming, art, computers and a theme-based trip each session.  For your convenience there is 8:30 am early drop-off and camp runs 9 am to 5:30 pm, for 8 sessions, June 30 - August 22.  Half-day program (9 am to 1 pm) available.  For more information contact Susan Barak, at (914)631-4807 ext. 26.

 

 

Tiny Tots Camp- Ages 2-3  New! *
Now even your youngest ones can enjoy summer camp!  Children will engage in parallel play, creative movement, arts & crafts, tumble tots, and embark on a summer adventure with our caring staff. Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, 8 sessions from June 30 through August 22 - $195/week.  For more information contact Susan Barak, at (914)631-4807 ext. 26. 

YMCA Shakespeare in the Park Camp Ages 10 - 18 (click for more information)*
For students entering grades 5 - 12.  Intensive, four-week program culminating in multiple outdoor performances of  Shakespeare's MacBeth in Tarrytown the weekend of August 1, 2, & 3.  Hone your craft, design costumes, create props and sets, produce a show! Peter Royston, Camp Director.  Monday through Thursday, 1 pm to 5 pm, $800 for the full four weeks; scholarship aid available.  For more information, contact Nicole Bernardone at (914) 631-4807 ext. 24.

Dance Intensives: Ages 5 - 7 AND 8 - 12 *
Spirited and creative exploration of dance, theatre, and rhythm.  Jane Alexander and Julie Johnson, Camp Directors.  Two sessions, July 7 - 18 and August 11 - 22, 2008.  Ages 5 - 7 meets daily 9 am to 12 noon.  Ages 8 - 12 meets daily 12 noon to 3 pm.  $225 per week.


YMCA SHARKS SWIM CAMP (Ages 7-15 yrs)
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 3:15 pm - 4:45 p.m. June 30 - August 24. Visit our web
site or call Melissa Weaver, Aquatics Director at (914) 631-4807 ext. 14 for details.
Member Fee: $100 for the summer.
Non-member Fee: $170 for the summer.

.Pre-School Enrichment

Tumble Tots
Parent/Child Classes
Children jump, climb, tumble, and slide their way into fun! Children ages 12 months
(walking) through four years of age work with parents and instructor to play games, sing
songs, and use innovative movement education equipment to acquire confidence,
coordination, and socialization skills. Dress children appropriately in sweats, shorts, t-shirt or
leotard, bare feet, hair tied up, and no jewelry, please. There are four tumble tots classes
offered this session:
Rollers (12-22 months)
Tuesday 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Jumpers & Tumblers (23 mos. – 4 years)
Tuesday 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Fees (Spring 1):
Family Members: $54.00
Preschool Members: $81.00
Non-member Fee: $108.00

Fees (Spring 2):
Family Members: $64.00
Preschool Members: $94.00
Non-member Fee: $124.00

Family Tumblers (12 months - 4 yrs) - Parents/Caregivers, Siblings
Tuesday 9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Fees (Spring 1):
Family Members: $72.00
Preschool Members: $99.00
Non-member Fee: $126.00

Fees (Spring 2):
Family Members: $84.00
Preschool Members: $114.00
Non-member Fee: $144.00

Jumpers & Tumblers + Art (23 months-4 yrs) - Enjoy this combination class of fun.  Create unique art projects with Phyllis Schwartz.  Parent/Child Only
Tuesday 10:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

Fees (Spring 1):
Family Members: $81.00
Preschool Members: $108.00
Non-member Fee: $135.00

Fees (Spring 2):
Family Members: $90.00
Preschool Members: $120.00
Non-member Fee: $150.00


Preschool Hoops (Ages 4 - 5) Spring 1 only:   No class in Spring 2 Session
Have fun and make new friends while learning the fundamentals of Basketball with Coach Jim Leeper.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Fees:
Family Members: $36.00
Preschool Members: $54.00
Non-member Fee: $72.00                        
 

Birthday Parties

Make your child’s birthday one to remember!  Choose from one of our Party Packages or mix and match for an additional fee.  All packages include all supplies, pizza and juice for 12 party goers.
For more info or to schedule a party, call (914) 631-4807 ext. 16.  Parties offer a half hour for pizza and cake, followed by one hour for party of choice.

Package 1: Pool Party (Ages 5-15), enjoy a half hour in the party room followed by an hour of fun in the pool.
Day and Time: Saturdays 5:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m.
Family Member Fee:               $245.00
Preschool/Youth Member Fee: $295.00
Non-member Fee:                   $395.00

Package 2: Gym Fitness Party (Ages 4-15), enjoy an hour of structured play in the gym (sport of your choice), followed by a half hour in the party room for pizza and cake.
Day and Time: Saturdays 5:00 p.m.– 6:30 p.m.
Family Member Fee:               $215.00
Preschool/Youth Member Fee: $265.00
Non-member Fee:                   $365.00

Package 3: Combo Gym & Swim Party (Ages 5-15)  Party goers will enjoy a half hour in the party room followed by an hour of swim time and then continue to the gym for forty-five minutes to close the evening.
Day and Time: Saturdays 5:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.
Family Member Fee:               $338.00
Preschool/Youth Member Fee: $388.00
Non-member Fee:                   $488.00

Healthy Kids Day!
The Family YMCA at Tarrytown will hold its annual Healthy Kids Day April 26, 2008 from 12 noon to 3 pm outdoors in Patriot's Park, Tarrytown. Held in conjunction with the Rotary Club of the Tarrytowns Duck Race.   Last year fun was had by all, and the Raffle raised over $2000 for our Scholarship Fund (prizes ranged from dinner at Blue Hill at Stone Barns to jewelry from Harnick Jewelers). 

New! Family Time!
Join us for one or more of the following family activities.

Family Swim:
Family Pre-K Recreational Swim.  For children 6 months to 7 years; child must have at least one parent/guardian in the water with them at all times.  Only one non-swimmer per adult permitted.  The YMCA will not provide flotation devices.

Tuesday & Thursday 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Saturday  3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Sunday  1:30 - 2:00 pm

Family Recreational Swim.  A great way to spend quality family time! For adults 18 years and older to
swim with youth – either youth or adult can be a current member. Non-member must pay a guest fee.
Adults must supervise youth in the pool area at all times. Swimmers must be able to stand in the
shallow end of the pool or swim on their own, otherwise an adult must accompany youth in the water
at all times. Only one non-swimmer per adult permitted. Youth wishing to swim in the deep end must
pass a deep-water test. Member owned flotation devices are permitted. The YMCA will not provide
flotation devices. Guests are welcome to join the fun on an unlimited basis.

Free to members, $10.00 for each adult guest and $5.00 for each youth guest or purchase a Parent
Activity Guest Card at the MSD.
Friday: 8:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Saturday: 3:45 p.m. –  4:45 p.m.
Sunday: 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Family Gym:
Come and play with us; free to YMCA Family members. Join us on Sunday afternoons for an open Tumble Tots Gym Time. A variety of equipment will be set up for use by Families with young children. This program will run from January 4, 2008 through March 16, 2008.
Sunday: 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.  January through March ONLY

Parent Guest Card:

Available to parents of pre-school and youth members at a reduced guest rate of $40 per 10 visits.
This pass enables parents to participate in family programs with their children. The card can be
purchased at the Member Service Desk.

YMCA Family Fun Run/Walk:
The Family YMCA at Tarrytown will host its annual 5K Run and Family Fun Mile Walk on Sunday, June
3, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. (right before the Tarrytown Street Fair). The first 100 participants receive a
gift and a goodie bag. Last year, close to $4,000 was raised for the Julian Holden Geach scholarship for summer camp, which enabled two deserving children to attend Camp Combe.  Contact Lynn Tomilowicz, Program Director, at ext. 20 for further information on this year's race.



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