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Long Branch Area YMCA   

We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.  
 

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Character Development:
Faith, Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Mission
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

 

     

Youth Activities

Basketball Girls Night Out*New Program Y Kids Club
Flag Football Gymnastics Y Kids Zone *New this Fall

Basketball    
Iddy Biddy: age 4-kindergarten (coed)  
  January 10-January 24 (3 weeks)
  Y-members: $12  
  Non-members: $24  
  Registration Form  
Biddy: 1st and 2nd grade (coed)  
  January 10-January 31 (4 weeks)
  Y-members $15  
  Non-members $30  
  Registration Form
Youth: 3rd and 4th grade (boys & girls)
  January 10-February 7 (5 weeks)
  Y-members: $20  
  Non-members $40  
  Registration Form  
 

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Flag Football 1st-4th Grade (coed)  
  Begins at 9 a.m. on Saturdays
  September 20-October 18  
  Coaches Meeting: Thursday, September 11, 7:00 p.m. in the YMCA Meeting Room
  (Forms will be distributed at school) you may download a form here as well: 
   Flag Football Registration Form
  Y-members: $20  
  Non-members: $40  

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Girls Night Out ** New Program
Sponsored by: The Mentoring Program of Macon and Shelby Counties
  Nancy Gingrich, Coordinator
  Fall Into Fun! Snacks, Activities, Crafts, and More..
  Middle School Girls
  Friday, November 7, 2008
  6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the YMCA Meeting Room
  No Fee!
  If you would like to attend or serve as a mentor for this event, please contact Nancy Gingrich @ 573-633-2331.
  Mentoring-A desire to help children reach their full potential.

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Gymnastics

Coed ages 3 to High School  
  Y-members: $60 (14 week session)
  Non-members: $120 (14 week session)
  Classes run from the week of September 8- December 12 (with the exception of the Preschool classes). Member registration begins: Monday, August 25, non-member registration begins Monday, September 2..
Instructors:

Shannon Baker, Amy Elliott, Lisa Hamilton,  Jenae Young

Monday  3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.- Team 3 & 4-Jenae Young
  5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.- Level 3 & Advanced Level 3-Lisa Hamilton and Jenae Young
  6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Team 5/Optionals-Lisa Hamilton
Tuesday  5:00 p.m.-5:45 Preschool-Jenae Young (ages 3 to pre K-Preschool classes begin October 7 for a 10 week session; $45 members/$90 non-members)
  6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.- Level 1-Amy Elliott and Shannon Baker
  7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.- Level 2-Amy Elliott and Shannon Baker
Wednesday 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.- Cheer Tumbling-Shannon Baker and Jenae Young
  6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.- Level 2-Amy Elliott and Shannon Baker
  7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.-Level 1-Amy Elliott and Shannon Baker
Thursday  9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Preschool age 3-pre K-Jenae Young (ages 3 to pre K-Preschool classes begin October 7 for a 10 week session; $45 members/$90 non-members)
  4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.-Team 3 & 4-Jenae Young
  6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.-Team 5/Optionals-Jenae Young
  Gymnastics Class Descriptions
Preschool (ages 3 to pre K-new student and returning student classes)
 

Children will learn group play, taking turns, and following directions while receiving the benefits of exercise. Gymnast will improve their strength, balance, self-esteem, and control while learning basic skills on all four apparatuses-floor, beam, bars, and vault.

Cheer Tumbling 5th-12th Grade  
  Gymnasts will only work on the tumbling mats. Great for those who love cheerleading.
Level 1 (K and 1st Grade)  
 

Children will learn the fundamentals of gymnastics on all four apparatuses-beam, bars, floor, and vault. This is a beginner level class.

Level 2 (returning students)
 

Gymnasts will learn more difficult skills, building on what was learned in Level 1.

Level 3 (non-competitive)
 

This is a transition class from Level 2 to Team. It is also an option for those not wishing to do competitive gymnastics but still practice their gymnastics skills.

Advanced Level 3 (non-competitive)
  (non-competitive, students must have already taken a level 3 class or receive instructor recommendation).
  This is an option to advance your gymnastics skills, without making a commitment to the Gymnastics team.
Team (competitive; Level 3, 4,5, Optionals)
 

Our Team competes in the Heart of Missouri Gymnastics League, a recreational league with competitions monthly November through June. Team is by invitation only. Team meets twice a week.

  Y-members: $40 per month (9 month session for Team)
 

Non-members: $60 per month (9 month session for Team)

  Gymnastics Birthday Parties
  The YMCA offers gymnastics-themed birthday parties. Parties should be scheduled at least two weeks in advance and a deposit is required. Parties are held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Contact the gymnastics staff or the front desk for more information.

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Y Kids Club Monday & Wednesday  
Weekly 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
  Hey kids, you can develop a healthy lifestyle, improve your physical fitness, and have fun! This physically engaging class is designed to make fitness fun using steps, stability balls, resistance bands, light dumbbells, and much more.
  For kids in 1st-6th Grade
  Free to Y members.
  No registration required
  Parents must remain in the YMCA facility
  September 8-December 12

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Y Kids Zone** New This Fall
Monday-Thursday 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.  
  Kids Zone provides a fun activity area for kids in 1st-6th grade, with staff supervision! This is a gathering for kids to make new friends and have fun, engaging in a variety of activities.
  Free to Y members.
  No registration required
  Parents must remain in the YMCA facility
  September 8-December 12

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YMCA Sports Pledge

I pledge to play the game the best I can, to be a team player, to respect my opponent, and to improve myself in spirit, mind, and body.

   
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