For Everyone
Annual Prayer Breakfast
The Davie Family YMCA is pleased to invite you to our Annual Prayer Breakfast. This year’s theme, as part of the National Day of Prayer, is “Pray For America—UNITY” and our theme Scripture is Ephesians 4:3: “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Come and raise your voice in prayer with us!
This event is open to all. No registration is required! A full breakfast is being provided, thanks to our partner host, Grace Church/BLHF Ministries. This year, the first 50 attendees will receive a special prayer bracelet as well. Several area pastors will join us in prayer, and our keynote speaker will be The Reverend Dr. James H. Grant, from New Patterson Grove Faith Church. Come and pray, eat, and get spiritually refreshed as you start your day.
Thursday, May 3
7:30-8:30am
No cost
Breakfast is provided by Grace Church. First 50 attendees receive a special prayer bracelet! Invitations are available at the info center at the front desk. Feel free to take one (or more) and invite friends!
Questions? Please contact Maggie Mills, Engagement Operations Director, at (336) 751-9622 or m.mills@ymcanwnc.org.
For Families
Kids Night Out
We’re looking for children ages 4-12 to come and have some fun with us as we explore the night away. This evening is going to be packed with games, speedy coloring, dinner, swimming in the pool, and of course we are going to end our night with our famous treasure hunt in the dark. Don’t forget to pack your Pajamas for this fun night!!
February 10 – Sweet Celebration
Moving and grooving, super fun games like stomp the hearts, marshmallow race and hula hoop contest.
March 10 – Aarg you Ready for an Adventure with the Pirates?
Shiver me timbers! Come and explore to see what this is all about.
April 28 – Lights Camera and Action
Moving and grooving with freeze dance, limbo, and hula hoop contest. Look for leftover Easter eggs in the pool.
May 12-Super Heroes and Mystery
Come and bring your secret identity to this fun night. Dress up as you like!
June 9 – Crazy Summer Days
Enjoy ice cream, blow the biggest bubble, noodles in your boots and musical playground time.
September 8 – Out of This World
Come and see what this is all about!
October 13 – Monster Bash
Ooze on over for a Monster Bash, pillow fight and look for sea creatures in the pool.
November 10 – It’s all about Kings, Queens and Castles
Hear ye, Hear ye, come all and pin the fire on the dragoon, find jewels, make crowns, and save the princess.
December 8 – Holidays and the gift of giving
Make reindeer food, pin the nose on Frosty, and more.
All are from 5:30-9:00 pm
Ages: 4-12 years
Cost: $15 members/$20 potential members
$5 late fee per child beginning after the Wednesday before the event. Late registration slots are limited due to child/counselor ratios, so register early!
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!
Ages
6 weeks- 11 years
Cost
Members: $10 per child
Potential Members: $15 per child
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday
8:30am-12:00pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
4:30-7:30pm
Registration
First come, first serve! Only 5 spots per day.
For Adults
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.
For All
Birthday Parties
Planning Your Child’s Birthday Party Without The Stress
For some parents planning a child’s birthday party can be a blast. while other moms and dads find the party process stressful and a chore. Sit back and enjoy pizza, games, swimming, laughter galore… and so much more!!! We are going to keep the kids movin’ and groovin’. Have your child take center stage and be the star of the day. Bring your camera and let us do the rest as you capture your Child’s special day.
Cost
Members: $225
Potential Members: $275
Add a climbing wall: $25
Ask for special discounts
What Do We Provide?
Party for 15 children decorated in your Child favorite theme.
Birthday boy/girl gets a present.
Pizza, drinks, plates, napkins, tablecloths and utensils.
1 hour in our Party Room, 45 minutes in the pool, 45 minutes in the gym/playground
One energetic party host to entertain the children with games from beginning to the end.
Not enough party time? Looking for something different? We can make adjustments to fit your needs.
For more information, click here or please contact Martina Anton at 336.751.9622 or m.anton@ymcanwnc.org.
Family Literacy
The YMCA Literacy Initiative offers El Nido (“The Nest”), which is a family literacy program that takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8:30 pm at The Ledges Apartments Children’s Center on Anson Street in Winston-Salem (near the intersection of Peters Creek Parkway and Academy Street). El Nido provides book-based activities for children while their parents participate in ESL classes. Volunteers are welcome to help with activities for children or with ESL classes for their parents.
Contact Information
Julie Tomberlin, Literacy Program Director at (336) 727-9850
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.
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 Branden Chesser at 336.983.3131 or email at b.chesser@ymcanwnc.org