Angel Tree
Last year the Angel Tree at the Jerry Long YMCA was able to help and serve 122 kids from our local schools. That means 122 children were able to enjoy Christmas last year and have things like coats, clothes, backpacks, books and toys. Thank YOU to the wonderful people that were able to help and serve the community. Beginning November 29 select an Angel from the Angel Tree and be sure to sign it out at the Member Services Desk. All gifts need to be returned by December 14 and must be unwrapped. Please attach your angel tag to your gifts. We will be serving our local community schools.
A Better Us Does Not Have to be a “Fantasy”
Do you love the Jerry Long Family YMCA? Do you have friends that do, too? Are you competitive? If so, then we need you on our fantasy team. We are now recruiting team players for our first “Fantasy Sports Structured” Annual Giving Campaign. Volunteers will be “drafted” on teams by YMCA board members and community leaders. We will have head to head games each week with volunteers having the chance to win weekly prizes and recognition.
What does a team member do? You are a storyteller. Here’s what we are asking you to do: Convey the positive impact of the Y’s programs and services in the community. Act as a Y ambassador in interpreting the Y’s goals and programs. Talk to Y members and friends about making charitable gits to the Y.
Sound like fun? Click here for even more information. Or stop by the Welcome Desk to get signed up or contact Scott Spillman at s.spillman@ymcanwnc.org.
For Children and Adults
Triad Martial Arts and Wrestling Academy
For ages 4-6 and 7 and up (including adults). The Jerry Long Family YMCA has teamed up with Triad Martial Arts and Wrestling Academy. Lead Sensei: Michele and Tarron Coalson.
LITTLE DRAGONS: 4 TO 6
Mondays 6:15-6:45 and Thursdays 6:30-7:00pm at the Triad Martials Arts Academy in Lewisville
Basic Karate techniques mixed with interactive games and exercises to develop self-esteem and confidence.
ALL BELTS: AGES 7 TO 12 AND 13 TO ADULTS
Monday and Friday
Ages 7-12 6:00-6:45pm, Ages 13 & Up 6:45-7:30pm at the Jerry Long Family YMCA
Learn the traditional art of self-defense and enjoy the benefits of increased flexibility, balance, strength, and character development.
Program Fees
Registration Fee: $30 per student
Monthly Charge: $75 per member and $125 per potential member. Register with a second or third person and save. Second person only $40/session per family. Third person only $5/session per family.
Try a class at no cost now! See class dates above for more information.
Scroll down for more information on Martial Arts and to register!
For Kids
Youth & Junior Triathlon Training
Youth and Junior Tri Training
Swim/Bike/Run fundamentals in a “FUN’ and “SAFE” environment where everyone participates. The Jerry Long Family YMCA has teamed up with Ken Bush, the youth and junior coach for Studio7Multisport of the Triad, to offer this one of a kind opportunity.
Trainer: Ken Bush
Ages: 7-10 & 11-15
Program Fee: $80 for Members and Potential Members
Next session coming soon
Questions? Please contact Ken Bush at ken@studio7multisport.com or Adam Cardwell at a.cardwell@ymcanwnc.org.
Kids Night Out
Parents – enjoy a Saturday night out while the kids have a safe and fun-filled evening at the Jerry Long Family YMCA!
We serve pizza dinner, play games, watch a movie and even have gym time while you’re out and about. Our K-5 kids will start the night with swim time, so don’t forget your swim suit.
Pre-registration is required, as Kids Night Out often fills quickly!
Ages
6 weeks-5th grade
When
Saturdays as listed below
Drop off is at 5:30pm
Pick up is at 9:30pm
Fee
$20/Members and $35/Potential Members
*Additional $5 per child if signing up the day of the event
Families with 3 or more children will get $5 off the 3rd child’s registration and any additional children registered thereafter.
Register at any time for all sessions. Early registration is encouraged.
Upcoming Dates
November 10
December 1
December 14
Questions?
Please Contact: Ammanda Crouch at (336) 712-2000 ext 6574 or a.crouch@ymcanwnc.org
For Families
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, e-ndurance, 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 Amelia Johnson at 336.983.3131 or email at amelia.johnson@ymcanwnc.org.