IN THIS ISSUE:
Online Info · We're Hiring! · Toyota Donation · Aquatics
Back to School · Summer Day Camp · Employee Spotlight Basketball Registration Open · New Family Resource Center
Vaccine Clinic · Program Updates · Site Activities
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Online Registration Now Available!
We are proud to announce that we have added the option to register for our programs online. The registration site is live, so you can create an account to register for programs. There are multiple programs available for online registrations, including swim programs and Youth Sports. You can see program schedules, register, and make payments. This link will allow you to register and get started. We are adding more programs to our online site frequently, so keep an eye out for your favorites!
If you have been enrolled in some of our programs in the past you may already have an account, just try logging in and see if you are already there. If you are, please update your information and add any new information, as required.
Donate Online
When you give to your Y, you are funding life-changing programs that help thousands of children, adults and families right here in our community to learn, grow and thrive. In addition to childcare, the Corona-Norco Family YMCA hosts a wide variety of activities and programs: Music, Sports, Camp, Aquatics, Youth & Government, Adventure Guides, Family Activities & Classes, Vaccine Clinics, Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Classes, and more. Staff from The Y consistently participate in continuing education, as well as play an active part in supporting community activities and fellow non-profit organizations.
Donations are the key in keeping registration costs low for participating families. Thank you for your continued support of the Corona-Norco Family YMCA. We couldn't do it without you!
If you would like to donate to the Y, click the button below.
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Volunteer Online
Social Responsibility is one of the three focus areas of the YMCA. It is through the generosity of volunteers that the YMCA is able to give back to your community.
Corona-Norco Family YMCA is a cause for strengthening communities, committed every day to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. When you volunteer at the Y, you take an active role in supporting meaningful change right in your own neighborhood. Each of our volunteers helps deliver the benefits of good health, strong connections, greater self-confidence and a sense of security to all who seek it.
Everyone has something to give – whether it’s time, wisdom, talent, financial support or caring! Please consider becoming a Y volunteer.
Benefits of Being a Volunteer
In addition to feeling great about your commitment and efforts, volunteers have the opportunity to:
- Experience personal growth
- Give back to their community
- Expand knowledge and skills
- Fulfill community service requirements for school credit
- Develop new relationships
- Gain community service experience
- Learn, grow and HAVE FUN!
Fundraising Volunteers
The Y never turns anyone away due to inability to pay, and as a result we have several fundraisers each year that helps to subsidize programming, childcare, and memberships for those who need assistance. Without the help of our dedicated fundraising volunteers, we would struggle to assist as many individuals and families as we do.
Administrative Volunteers
These are people who answer phones, file, make copies, organize the office tasks.
Program Volunteers
People who have direct contact with members who deliver programs and services such as Youth Sports, Teen Programs, and Special Events.
If you or someone you love is looking for volunteer opportunities, please call us at 951-736-1415, or email a completed Volunteer Application to ldrengson@ymcacornor.org
We look forward to working with you!!
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We Are Hiring!
Who do you know who loves to make a positive difference in people's lives? The Y is currently seeking applicants who exemplify the YMCA Core Values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We're building a strong, cohesive TEAM who care about each other and the members we serve like family.
The Y is a great place to work - spread the word!
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Currently, we are offering the following positions:
- Site Supervisors
- Teachers
- Teacher Assistants
- Life Guards
- Swim Instructors
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Thank You, Larry H. Miller Toyota!
William Brixey, General Manager of Larry H. Miller Toyota in Corona, presented an $11,000 check to our YMCA Board and staff members at a recent check presentation at their Corona dealership. We are grateful to the Larry H. Miller Toyota Charities Board of Trustees for approving our funding request to support our school-age swim program. The program has been very successful during its inaugural season.
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Aquatics
Our Aquatics Program kicked off at Auburndale Community Center Pool (1045 Auburndale Street in Corona) on May 2nd, 2022. We had 76 participants for the first session. We have grown to over 300 participants in July and have served approximately 525 participants to-date. We provide lessons for anyone ages 6 months to adult, and for any level of swimming ability from beginners to those ready for competitive swim teams. Lessons will continue year-round. Our August session starts on August 8th (sold out), and our September session will start on September 6th
We have a waitlist available for our August lessons and registration for September will open at 10am on August 22nd.
We offer swim lessons for every age and stage. Y Swim Lesson curriculum is focused on a skill-based progression that builds confidence and supports swimming skills. There are three phases, beginning with Swim Starters, then Swim Basics and Swim Strokes. Each phase is broken into specific stages that are designed specifically for that age group on a cognitive and social ability.
The Y is America’s swim instructor, not because we teach technical skills, but because we realize that swimming and water safety programs provide an opportunity to teach much more.
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Back to School
Did you know The Y offers transportation from school to some of our childcare sites? We have acquired new vans to carriage our littles from school to us in style and safety.
We offer transportation from the following schools:
- Stallings Elementary to Home Gardens Site
- Garretson Elementary to Home Gardens Site
- McKinley Elementary to Home Gardens Site
- Washington Elementary to Main Y Site (River Rd)
- Parkridge Elementary to Main Y Site (River Rd)
- Van Buren Elementary to Jurupa Site
- Pedley Elementary to Jurupa Site
- Granite Hills Elementary to Jurupa Site
- Clara Barton Elementary to Harada Site
- Vandermolen Elementary to Harada Site
- Eastvale Elementary to Harada Site
- River Heights Intermediate to Harada Site
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Jasmine Estrada, Winner of Summer Day Camp 2022 t-shirt design contest |
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We wrapped up nine full weeks of summer day camp last week. Campers enjoyed crafting, playing games, learning team-building skills, and every week we took a field trip, went swimming, and went to the park. Judging from the pictures, some life-long friendships were created. Mark your calendars for camp registration in April of 2023, because camp enrollment was completely full all nine weeks! |
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Basketball Registration is Now Open! |
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Who's ready to get in the game? Children will learn the fundamentals of basketball while developing sportsmanship and the Y's four core values: honesty, respect, caring, and responsibility.
Important Dates:
- Practices begin the week of Aug. 22nd
- Saturday, Sept. 3rd - 1st game
- Saturday, October 22nd - last game of the season
Cost is $130 for 8-game season; additional $20 for uniform (can be used in future seasons). Financial assistance is available.
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Employee Spotlight - Mattie Cramer |
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I am a widow, and a mother to 3 beautiful children and a grandmother to 7 wonderful grandchildren. I recently moved back to Southern California from the Bay Area. I enjoy walking along the beach at sunset, relaxing to music, and hiking for personal strength and endurance.
I have been working in Early Childhood Education for 25 years and have been in youth leadership programs with my church for 10+ years. Working with children and youth has been my life’s passion. To me, caring for and educating young children is one of the most important jobs any one person can possess. As a childcare professional, it is my hope to provide an environment for each child to reach age-appropriate milestones, explore the world around them, and develop the skills they need to ensure development and desire for learning for years to come.
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Coming Soon!
We are in the process of converting the building located at 475 E. Grand Blvd. in Corona from administrative offices to a Family Resource Center. Here we will host Parent Engagement classes and activities for our Childcare Programs, offer a meeting space, enjoy Family Activities like Family Game Night, and more! The Y staff is thrilled to be maximizing our space to meet the needs of our families and community.
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Vaccine Clinic
We are proud to have been awarded two more grants to help fund another round of vaccine clinics. COVID Vaccines for infants through adults, including boosters, will be available free to the community at these clinics.
The next clinic will be held on Saturday, September 17th from 11:30 AM to 3 PM at the Main Y: 1331 River Road, Corona.
For more information, contact Lori Drengson at ldrengson@ymcacornor.org
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YMCA Fender Music School
The YMCA Music Showcase will be held for currently enrolled students in our Band Room on Thursday, August 25th and Friday, August 26th.
On the 25th, Vocals will showcase at 5:00 to 6:30 PM, and Drums will be at 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Friday, August 26th will be Piano from 5 to 6 PM and Guitar, Ukulele, Band will rock the house from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.
Registration is now open for our next session which starts September 5th.
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We offer Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Drums, Band, and Voice lessons for
ages 5 to Adults.
Call 951-736-1415 or email serna@ymcacornor.org for more information today.
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Youth & Government Model Legislature & Court Program Starting Sept. 6th!
Calling all high school students! Get ready to make a difference within your government. The 2022-2023 Youth & Government Program will hold the first meeting of the year on September 6th at the YMCA Health & Wellness Center: 3785 S. Neece St. Corona, CA 92879.
- For incoming 9th through 12th graders
- Meetings will be weekly on Tuesdays starting September 6th, 2022
- Two overnight conferences: November 11-14, 2022, and February 10-13, 2023.
- Annual cost is $750; financial assistance is available, and fundraisers will help lower the cost.
Youth and Government™, a national YMCA program, empowers students from every corner of the U.S. by giving them the opportunity to learn about, and experience, government policies and methodologies firsthand.
This unique program is made up of thousands of teens nationwide in state-organized, model-government programs. Participants immerse themselves in experiential civic engagement, debate issues that affect citizens in their state and even propose legislation. The program culminates with teens serving as delegates at their state conference, debating bills on the floor of the legislature.
For more information, and to register, contact Ryan Serna at
(951) 432-4966 or serna@ymcacornor.org
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Mothers and daughters bond in exciting outdoor environments during our Adventure Guides program. Through a mix of parent-to-child time and group activities, you can enjoy games, crafts, songs, stories and skits. Plus, share new experiences together through outdoor adventures, including winter camping in the mountains, Camp Surf on the beach, and a Fall tent camp.
Registration for Adventure Guides is now open. For more information, contact Ryna Serna at serna@ymcacornor.org
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Childcare Site Activities
A Visit From the Reptile Man
Campers at our Spring Day Camps were treated by a visit from the Reptile Man from Kids Reptile Parties in Riverside! Kids had the hands-on opportunity to learn about different species of reptiles, including a giant iguana, an albino boa constrictor, and other snakes and lizards. They even got to pet a tarantula! EEK! |
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Jurupa Toddlers Library Field Trip |
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Children of the YMCA of Jurupa Valley have been visiting the Glen Avon Library weekly since the middle of April. They learned about how to use the library, where to find their favorite books and how to locate lots of information.
On one of their recent library trips, our Toddlers heard fun stories and songs. They had so much fun! It is a thrill to see their faces light up with knowledge!
The weekly Library Visit Schedule:
Toddlers on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Preschoolers on Thursdays at 10 a.m.
School-age Students visit the library on Thursdays at 3:00 p.m.
Parents are welcome to join during their child's scheduled visit.
Glen Avon Library
9244 Galena St. in Riverside
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Reviving the Jurupa Garden Boxes
We are so fortunate to have had an amazing volunteer squad come to the Jurupa site from Healthy Jurupa Valley. Healthy Jurupa Valley (HJV) is part of a national Healthy Cities movement to improve the health and quality of life of all the Jurupa Valley residents. Healthy Jurupa Valley was formally established in December of 2012. Their mission is to inspire residents to ignite change, bringing greater health, safety, and quality of life to everyone in the city.
The Gardens and Markets Team from Healthy Jurupa Valley is part of a collaborative effort of the City of Jurupa Valley and HJV backbone agency Reach Out. They came out to our site to revive our garden boxes and did so beautifully! We have planted carrots, cucumbers, strawberries, and sweet peppers. Stay tuned for our harvesting progress. Thank you, Healthy Jurupa!
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Mental Health Through Meditation
Now, more than ever society recognizes that mental health is a critical factor in staying healthy and happy. Our Harada school age children learned how to calm and clear their minds through deep breathing and meditation. They loved it!
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Health Benefits of the Great Outdoors |
"The physiological response to being outside in nature is real, and it's measurable," said Michelle Kondo, a research social scientist with the USDA Forest Service's Northern Research Station. "There are many physical and psychological benefits of nature that scientists have observed, which can better help us understand how nature supports wellness in the body, mind and community."
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Celebrating Wellness at Lincoln Site
All staff and kids received a Health & Wellness t-shirt to encourage outdoor play on Wellness Wednesday. We celebrated Wellness Wednesday with outdoor activities like jumping rope, playing games like Ring Toss, and enjoying each other's company.
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We also hosted an Open House event at the Lincoln site. This gave our visiting families an opportunity to see firsthand the hard work, creativity, and fun the students enjoy on a daily basis. Staff was available to offer information about lessons, activities, and answer questions. |
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Getting Our Steps In
We're on the move at City Park! Children and staff are getting their laps in to keep their bodies moving to stay healthy. Everyone enjoys the outdoor time together. And a little friendly competition sometimes takes place. All in good fun!
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River Road Infants and toddlers experimented with combining different watercolors to create new colors. They worked with sorting shapes, checking out books in the in-house library, and "camping" indoors. It's fun to help their imaginations GROW! |
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Thank you for your continued support of the Corona-Norco Family YMCA. Our children and families are thriving in our many programs, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to explore adding more! Stay tuned for the progress we're making in reaching more families and enriching more lives. We are here for YOU! |
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