Sacramento Central YMCA June Newsletter

$0 JOINING FEE THROUGH JUNE!

Working at the Y gives you the opportunity to strengthen communities and change lives, including your own. No matter what role you take on at the Y, you’ll show up each day with the satisfaction of knowing your contributions are helping to empower young people, improve health and well-being, and inspire action in your community. Working side by side with diverse leaders with different backgrounds, perspectives and strengths, you’ll discover new ways to connect with your community, find your purpose and fuel your passion every day!

Meet Khalil Tubbs our new Health & Wellness Director for YMCA of Superior California! Have a question or topic you'd like to ask about fitness and equipment? Ask away and we will answer in future weekly videos on our social media! E-mail ktubbs@ymcasuperiorcal.org.

The YMCA provides kids the opportunity to participate in programs that keep them happy, healthy and having fun all year-long. At the Y, our leagues are more than just a game. Not only will kids learn new skills and gain self-confidence, they will learn how to be healthier athletes - on and off the field - after every practice with Healthy Kids.

BASKETBALL

Who: Coed, ages 4 (by June 14) through kids entering 7th grade.

Location: Games & Practices at Sacramento Central YMCA Gym, 2021 W St., Sacramento.

When: One evening practice per week and games on Saturdays.
Games begin on June 26 and last through August 14.
Practices start week of June 14. Day and time scheduled by coach.

Register: $70 for YMCA Members / $110 for Community
Registration includes team t-shirt. Last day to register without late fee was May 21.
There is a $40 late registration fee if space available.

This league will only run if COVID mandates for indoor sports are lifted by June 15th. If league does not run, a full refund will be provided. 

Financial Assistance: Available through Y-Assist. Y-Assist Applications can be dropped off at the Woodland Fitness Center (2001 East Street) or emailed to membership@ymcasuperiorcal.org

Coaches: Volunteer coaches are needed. Please consider volunteering. Training and practice ideas provided. It is a fun and fulfilling opportunity to spend quality time with your child.

LITTLE DRIBBLERS - SUMMER

This  program  is  set up  for success  for the  youngest league  players.  The  league will  be  3 vs  3  so  each child  will  get  a maximum amount of touches on the ball during practices  and games.  They will  be  shooting  at  6 foot high hoops  so  all kids  can  make a basket or two or ten during a game. Players  will  use  a  "Junior"  size  ball  so  their  developing  muscles can  dribble,  pass  and  shoot  with  more  accuracy. 

Who: Coed,  ages  4 (by June 14) through kids entering  kindergarten. 

Location: Sacramento  Central  YMCA Gym, 2021 W St, Sacramento 

When: One evening practice  per  week  and games on Saturdays. Games begin on June 26 and last through August 14. Practices  start  week  of  June  15.  Day  and  time scheduled  by  coach. 

Register: $70 for YMCA Members / $110 for Community Registration  includes  team  tshirt.  Last  day  to  register  is  June  6  at  midnight. There  is  a  $40 late  registration  fee  if  space  available,  starting  June  7. Financial  Assistance  available  through  Y-Assist 

Coaches: Volunteer  coaches  are  needed. Please  consider volunteering.  Training  and  practice  ideas  provided. It  is  a  fun  and fulfilling  opportunity  to  spend  quality  time  with  your  child. 

COVID: This  league  will  only  run  if  COVID  mandates  for  indoor sports  are  lifted  by  June  15th.  If  league  does  not run, a  full  refund will  be  provided. COVID guidance  is  everchanging.  Please  be  flexible and patient  as  we continue league  sports. on sidelines  must  wear  a mask. All  spectators  and  players Masks are strongly  encouraged for  players  while  playing  to  the  extent  possible.

Knowing how to swim is a life-saving skill that opens up a vast array of opportunities to stay fit, develop self-confidence, build relationships and safely enjoy aquatic activities. Sign up for the waitlist for July as we try to expand our offerings this summer!

At the Y we provide a safe, nurturing, and fun environment to engage the interests of all kids. Our adventures are non-stop and our activities reinforce the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Summer at the Y creates an exciting, safe environment for kids to have an unforgettable summer of fun. While they are taking part in unique experiences and adventures, they are also building self-esteem, developing interpersonal skills and making lasting friendships.

Bear Valley YMCA Camp has been a destination for summer adventure for more than 80 years. At Bear Valley, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to experience the wonders of the High Sierra in a safe and caring environment. Located near Emigrant Gap, Bear Valley provides kids with rewarding and life changing experiences. Read below for camping opportunities for ages 7-9 (Younger Camp), 8-13 (Traditional Camp), ages 14-16 (Counselor in Training), and all ages (Family Camp).

On Big Day of Giving we asked you to #Reach15 and you did! Thank you for making our Big Day of Giving a huge success by raising over $15,000! Your gifts will help kids ready for summer fun by learning to be Safe Around Water!