Davie Family YMCA
Family
“Jitterbugz” Dance and Splash
Looking for something fun for your preschooler to do this summer?
Let our staff guide your child into this fun class where they get to participate in dancing and swimming
“Jitterbugz” Dance and Splash is offered only in may, June and July
Ages
3-5
When
Fridays: 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Cost
$35/members, $55/potential members
More information
There is a limit of 6 children per class. We will not have class on June 29.
Volunteer Opportunities
Looking for a place to share your talents and make a difference? The Davie Family YMCA has many opportunities for volunteers to share their passions while positively impacting the lives of people in our community. Fill out an application to share your talents today!
Camp and Before and After School volunteers: Lead clinics (such as sewing, cooking, sports, book club, painting, etc.) with our Summer Campers; homework help with our After School students. Time Commitment: Varies
Child Watch Assistant: Assist holding babies and participating in activities with the children in Child Watch. Time Commitment: Varies
Curb Appeal: Assist with outdoor clean up days and special projects around the Y. Time Commitment: Varies
Special Events Assistant: Assist with special events in the community and at the Y, such as Group Exercise Launches, Underwater Easter Egg Hunt, KidsFest, Fall Carnival, Breakfast with Santa, and more. Time Commitment: During scheduled events throughout the year.
Sports Assistant: Positions include: practice assistants, game day assistants, field assistants (painting lines, etc.), coaches, referees and sports camp assistants. Time Commitment: Times vary based on seasons in the spring, summer, fall, and winter.
Y Greeter: Meets members at the door with a smile and “have a great workout;” assists with sharing Y information and making coffee. Time Commitment: Most times available.
Y Storyteller: Participates in our Annual Giving Campaign sharing the story of the Y. Time Commitment: 5-10 hours, February through beginning of April.
The volunteer opportunities are not limited to those listed above. Please share your talent with us. Feel free to visit the Welcome Center to fill out your volunteer application today. Thank you for your interest in making a difference.
Bible Study
Looking for inspiration? Craving more spiritual fulfillment in your life? Come join us in a friendly atmosphere to experience a deeper understanding of the Book of Acts. Bring a friend and your Bible to this can’t miss, weekly opportunity.
Tuesdays from 6pm-6:45pm
Davie Family YMCA Conference Room
Davie County Reads Literacy Initiative
Davie County Reads Literacy Initiative is a program for adults who would like to become fluent speakers of English (English as a Second Language) or for those who wish to enhance their reading skills (Adult Literacy). This is a free program supported by the YMCA, United Way and Davie Community Foundation.
Classes take place at one of our three main locations: The Davie Family YMCA, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, or the Davie Public Library. Adult literacy classes are one-to-one at day/time to be arranged between student and program coordinator upon tutor availability. Adult ESL classes are set up by ability groups of about 4 -8 participants for one hour a week. Day and time of ESL classes are set up according to availability of tutors and students. Enrolled participants also have access to a language computer lab available to them at the YMCA seven days a week for extra independent practice.
For more information, please contact Ligia Smith at 751-9622 or email ligia.smith@ymcanwnc.org
Parents Time Out
Need some time to shop, run errands or just need a break? We are offering a fun, loving and safe environment for your child while you have time to yourself!
When:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
8:30am-12:00pm
Tuesday or Thursday
4:00-7:30pm
Cost:
Members: $10 per child
Potential Members: $15 per child
Ages:
6 weeks- 11 years
Registration:
First come, first serve! Only 5 spots per day.
Camp FUSION
Come make and Create Memories and Friendships to last a Lifetime. Fusion is offering something for every child. We are going to make Arts & Crafts projects, participate in fitness challenges, sports & games. Also have some computer fun, swimming, playground time and explore the nature trails.
Ages: 5-12
Monday-Thursday
8:45-12:30 pm (Lunch included)
$45.00 Members
$70.00 Potential Members
“Wild About Science” – June 18-21, 2012
“Christmas in July “ – July 9-12, 2012
“Time Travelers” – July 30-Aug. 2, 2012
“All About Pirates” – Aug. 13-16, 2012
Payments are due by each Wednesday before the week of Camp. If paid after there will be a late fee of$5.00.
Each session has only 12 spots with a waiting list available.
Family Literacy
The YMCA Literacy Initiative offers El Nido (“The Nest”), which is a family literacy program that takes place on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hall-Woodward Elementary School. El Nido, which is based on the Mother Read curriculum, provides book-based activities for children while their parents participate in ESL classes. There is also Parent and Child Together time (PACT time) built into the curriculum, which provides an opportunity for parents and children to work together on book-based projects.
Contact Information
Julie Weber, ESL/Family Literacy Coordinator at (336) 727-9850
Family Events
Studies show that family time makes a huge difference for children. It helps create healthy habits in children and create bonds that improve communication. The benefits aren’t surprising, but sometimes it’s hard to come up with something fun that the whole family can enjoy. So come to the YMCA and play!
Don’t miss these great events in 2012!
February 17- Building with Lowes (6:00-7:00pm)
March 16 -YMCA Scavenger Hunt (6:00-7:00pm)
April 6 – Underwater Easer Egg Hunt (starting at 6:30pm)*
May 18 – Family Kickball & Hotdog Night (6:00-8:00pm)*
July 4 – Pool Party & Cookout (Wednesday Event 11:00am -1:00pm)
September 21 – Family Bingo & Spaghetti Night (6:15-8:00pm)*
October 27 – Fall Festival (Saturday Event 4:00-7:00pm)
November 16 – Chili Cook off (5:00-7:00pm)
December 8 – Breakfast with Santa (Saturday, Event 9-11)*
Families need to register by 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, the week of the event. The events are free to members.
*Members pay$1/per person or $3/family.
Potential members pay $2/person or $10/family.
Kids Night Out
While you have a night off, the kids have a night out. While here the kids will eat dinner, play games, participate in arts and crafts, go swimming, make friends and so much more! Kids are supervised at all times, and as with all our programs, Kids Night Out teaches character development through playing with others.
Time: 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Ages: 4-12 years
Cost: $15 members/$20 potential members
$5 late fee per child beginning at noon the day before the event.
Late registration slots are limited due to child/counselor ratios, so register early!
February 10 – Be my Sweet Valentine
March 9 – It’s All About Pirates
April 20 – A Creepy Crawly Spring Party
May 11 – It’s a Jungle out there
June 1 – Run Away with the Circus
September 14 – Go Nuts over School
October 12 – Monster Bash
November 9 – Move over Halloween here comes Thanksgiving
December 14 – The Gift of Giving
Adventure Guides
The YMCA has a long history of bringing parents and children together for life enriching experiences. This history has left a legacy of strengthened relationships and close bonds in many families and communities around the country. The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina has been a part of the Y-Indian Guide/Adventure Guides program for more than 30 years. Adventure Guides currently serves 20 tribes with over 400 participants in Forsyth, Stokes, Davie, Yadkin, and Wilkes Counties. Collectively, these tribes form the Adventure Guides Saura Nation.
The Adventure Guides Program aims to strengthen the bond between fathers and their children through activities that allow them to spend quality time together. Based on strong traditions of the Native American Culture including dignity, patience, endurance, spirituality, concern for the Earth and family values, these programs are tools that will help build memories that will last a lifetime.
What are some benefits to participating?
Through Adventure Guides, the YMCA provides the following benefits to father and child:
- Foster companionship and understanding and set a foundation for positive, lifelong relationships between father and child
- Build a sense of self-esteem and personal worth
- Expand awareness of body, mind, and spirit
- Provide a framework to meet a mutual need of spending enjoyable, constructive, and quality time together
- Enhance the quality of family time
- Emphasize the vital role parents play in the growth and development of their children
- Offer an important and unique opportunity to develop & enjoy volunteer leadership skills
- Opportunity to meet other families with children the same age
Learn more about Adventure Guides »
For further information, please contact Andrew Plyer, Adventure Guides Director, at (336) 721-2100 x 6267 or a.plyler@ymcanwnc.org.