Summer is here, and the Chincoteague Island Family YMCA is preparing for a summer adventure full of extreme fun. We will be offering pre-school camp, sports and arts camps, adventure camp and traditional camp with exciting themes. Stop by the YMCA and we can show you all we have to offer.
The Chincoteague YMCA held its ribbon cutting ceremony on June 19 celebrating the completion of phase 1 of our capital development expansion project. With approval of the YMCA of the Chesapeake Board of Directors we have begun phase 2 of the project, which will include expansion or our group exercise and child watch rooms. During phase 2 we will still offer group exercise classes at various locations on the island. Go to our website for a full schedule of our classes. If you would like more information or like to donate to the capital campaign, please contact me or stop by the YMCA and I will give you a tour of our renovation project.
If you have family and friends visiting this summer, let them know we have daily, weekly and monthly passes so they keep up their health and wellness routines while on vacation. See you at the YMCA.
Missy Denault
Executive Director
Parent's Night Out
(ages 3-11)
3rd Friday of the month 6-9pm
Friday, July 21, 2017
Treat yourself to a quiet movie and dinner while the kids (must be potty trained) are safe at the Y, enjoying a night of activities, movies, and pizza.
Free to those with a Family Membership
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Summer Camp Registration
We are now accepting registration for our Summer Camp Program. The YMCA will be offering preschool camp, sports and specialty camps, adventure camp, and traditional theme based camps. We have exciting things planned for your children this summer. Check out our camps on our website or stop by the YMCA and pick up a brochure.
Contact Heather Jorgensen for more information at 757.336.6266.
Vacation Rental Program
If you own a rental house on the island and would like to provide an additional convenience for your guests, consider registering in our Vacation Rental Program. This service gives you three Chincoteague Island Family YMCA passes that your guests may use during their stay. Once registration is complete, we drop-off your passes to the vacation rental agency you indicate on the contract. Guests are responsible for returning their passes to the agency. Program is available during peak vacation months, June 1-August 31.
Hover Board Fundraiser
The YMCA will be raffling off a Hover Board at the Chincoteague Carnival. Look for our booth at the carnival this summer. Tickets will also be available at the YMCA. Tickets will be $1 for one ticket or $5 for six tickets. All proceeds benefit the local YMCA programs.
Personal Training
Let a YMCA certified trainer teach you how to get the most out of your workouts. Work one-on-one and we'll help you reach your fitness goals. You'll learn various exercises that build strength and endurance, reduce your body fat and improve over-all cardiovascular fitness. Training is offered in one-hour sessions and made available by appointment only.
This service is available to YMCA members only.
Contact Rosemary Orlando for more information at 757.336.6266.
Spanish Class
We are pleased to announce that there are several openings in both our beginning and conversation Spanish classes. Our volunteer teacher, for several years is Richard Werksman who retired to Chincoteague after many years as an attorney with the U.S. State Department where his duties took him on frequent Spanish- speaking tours of Latin America. Join us to start speaking practical Spanish or brush up and improve on what you already know. Bienvenidos.
Contact the YMCA for more details at 757.336.6266.
Beginners 6-7pm
Advanced 7-8pm
Cost: $5 per class
Watercolor Class with Daniel P Turner Thomas
Local artist Daniel Thomas is offering watercolor workshops this summer. Create a masterpiece, paint with a four color palette, and learn brush techniques. This class is suitable for beginners to intermediate artists 16 and older. Class size is limited to 10 people so sign up early. To register call 757.336.6266. For more information email
danielptthomas@gmail.com
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Cost: $35 per person
July 6 5-8pm, Reflections- Beg/Intermediate
July 9 1-4pm, Chincoteague Sunset-Beg/Intermediate
August 3 5-8pm, Chincoteague Workboats- Beg/Intermediate
August 6 1-4pm, Chincoteague Sunset"- Beg/Intermediate
YMCA Youth Soccer League (ages 4-13)
The YMCA is dedicated to youth development and provides children with an opportunity to get active. Players have fun and develop an appreciation for sports and physical activity. Skill development, sportsmanship, and teamwork are of utmost priority, all while instilling YMCA character values.
Registration: May 1-August 11
Ages: 4-13 (ages as of August 1, 2017)
League Runs: August 19-November 4
Contact: Missy Denault at 757.336.6266 or
mdenault@ymcachesapeake.org
After School Program
(grades K-6)
Monday-Friday during school year 3:30-6pm
Begins September 5, 2017
This program serves the Chincoteague Elementary School. The Chincoteague Island Family YMCA offers an after school program designed to help kids on our community succeed, developmentally and academically. Research shows that children who participate in afterschool programs are more successful in academics, are healthier, and more often maintain positive behaviors. After School at the YMCA is specially geared to achieve these results.
Registration packets, as well as, Financial Assistance Applications are available at the Welcome Center of the YMCA. Contact Heather Jorgensen at 757.336.6266 for more information.
