YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area
Monthly Newsletter
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Volunteers Lend A Helping Hand at YMCA Camp Wapsie
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This past Sunday, Camp Wapsie hosted its annual Volunteer Day. Over 20 volunteers from all around the area came out to camp to help with various projects to get ready for the arrival of summer campers! Camp also receives a ton of help throughout the year from companies around the Cedar Rapids area. Pictured above is a team from United Fire Group, who brought a group of employees out to camp to help build a fence, fix fishing poles and improve landscaping. Thank you to all of our volunteers that lend their help with camp projects each year!
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Summer 2019 Program Guide
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View our Summer 2019 Program Guide
(June - August, 2019) for the latest updates on all things YMCA and Camp Wapsie!
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YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program - Now Covered by Medicare!
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Diabetes Prevention is a 12-week evidence-based program
at the
YMCA and is now accepting Medicare Part B. Traditional Medicare Part B will now cover the Diabetes Prevention Program cost in full starting this coming month! We are excited to expand DPP coverage in the Cedar Rapids Community! The Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program is a one-year program with an additional year available for those who maintain a 5% weight loss. The Diabetes Prevention Program has been proven to reduce the chance of developing diabetes by 53% - 71% in those who are at a high risk of developing the disease.
Those with part B can participate if they are not diabetic and have a qualifying blood test (A1C of 5.7-6.4 or fasting glucose of 110-125) in the past three months. Part B holders can register for the program by contacting
Emmaly Renshaw
. Those who do not have Part B can still participate in the program.
Scholarships are available to ALL participants.
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T-Ball/Baseball/Softball
These programs are designed to teach basic skills such as throwing, catching, hitting, base running and game rules. Players will play a variety of positions. The emphasis is on sportsmanship, teamwork and FUN! Players will be assigned to teams and will practice and play games once or twice a week. Grades are based on the 2018 - 2019 school year.
No practices or games the week of July 4th.
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Ages:
T-Ball:
AK/K
Baseball/Softball:
1st/2nd grade
Where:
Stoney Point or Marion YMCAs
Day &Time:
Chosen by volunteer coaches
Session Date:
5.13.19 - 7.18.19
Cost:
Member - $40 Community Member - $80
REGISTRATION EXTENDED!
Register by 5.6.19
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This program focuses on teaching the fundamentals of baseball to 4 and 5 year old kids. Mighty Sluggers meets on Mondays & Wednesdays. Participants need to pick the location they prefer when registering.
Space is limited so sign up early!
No practices or games week of July 4th.
Ages:
4-5 year olds
Where:
Stoney Point or Marion YMCAs
Day and Time:
Mon/Wed 6:00-6:45pm
Session 2:
6.03.19-7.17.19
Register by:
5.20.19
Cost/Session:
Member-$35 Community Member-$65
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Register for Summer Swim Team
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Registration for the summer swim team with the MACR Sharks is open with practices officially kicking off Monday, June 3! Whether you are new to swim team or a seasoned veteran, summer swim team is a great opportunity to practice and refine your stroke work, build some fitness and take part in local summer swim meets. For many kids, summer swim team is the beginning of a competitive swimming career.
“We’re excited to get started with another summer swim season” states Sharks Head Coach, Donald Pirrie. “It’ll be great to see our YMCA swimmers back in the pool after a short time off. As much as we focus on working hard and improving technique, summer swim team is also about the social aspect – about having fun and making new friends”.
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New for 2019, Sharks swimmers will have the opportunity to broaden their swimming horizons with a few optional long course swim meets in addition to the regular city meet schedule. “We’re always looking for new ways to improve the experience that our swimmers have, whether it’s new competition options or through equipment and technology enhancements.” notes Pirrie. “My favorite new addition at the moment is our swimmer headsets that let’s us talk directly to the swimmers as they swim. It allows us to give real-time feedback to any swimmer in the pool and make stroke corrections as we see them… If you ask the swimmers though, they’ll say they love listening to the music!!"
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Lifeguard Full Course
May 11 - 19
Marion YMCA
This class is a blended learning class which means that the book work will be done with a computer on your own time and the pool and CPR classroom time will take place at the YMCA.
Lifeguarding reference materials are required and can be downloaded on the Red Cross website.
Successful completion of this course will earn participants 2 year certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR for Professional Rescuer, and AED administration.
Each participant must pass a swimming test (300 yard swim followed by timed brick retrieval & 2 min tread w/o hands) at the beginning of the course in order to continue with the training. A schedule will be emailed out to participants that will elaborate on what is expected of them in regards to computer work and will also provide the times and days of the actual pool/CPR times.
Registration fees are not refundable if swimming test is not successfully completed.
Registration
YMCA MEMBERS
In House ends on May 09, 2019
Online ends on May 09, 2019
NON-MEMBERS
In House ends on May 09, 2019
Online ends on May 09, 2019
Eligibility:
Open to everyone from ages 15 to 99
Requirements:
Must be 15 years old on the last day of class.
Cost:
Member: $175.00, Non-Member: $200.00
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Employment Opportunities
Marion YMCA
The Marion YMCA is looking for
Lifeguards and Swim Instructors
to begin as soon as possible!
Contact the Marion YMCA Aquatics Director,
Jenny Waters
with questions.
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Saturday, May 18, 2019
Marion YMCA
4:30pm - 8:30pm
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Kids will enjoy swimming, making crafts, games in the gym and watching "Lego Movie 2"! Kids will enjoy pizza
(sponsored in part by Little Caesars
) and refreshments for dinner. Please bring a swim suit and towel. Space is limited, register today!
Registration deadline is Friday, May 17th at 4pm
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Cost:
Members
*DISCOUNT*
$13 for 1
st
child
$10.50 for each additional child
Non-Members
$23 for 1
st
child
$18 for each additional child
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Last chance to take advantage of Parent's Night Out until September!
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Mother Daughter Weekend
Friday, May 17, 7:00pm - Sunday, May 19, 1:00pm
We cordially invite you and the important females in your life to come to Mother Daughter Weekend. We offer a time for you to celebrate your strength; it comes in all forms! Whether it’s climbing the tower or the quiet patience of Arts and Crafts, beauty is everywhere. So take in the natural beauty of camp while rediscovering your beauty within. Time away allows you to be truly present and intentional in your interactions with those you love.
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For more information or questions, please call YMCA Camp Wapsie at 319.435.2577 or email
Camp.
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Camp Wapsie Open House
Sunday, May 5, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bring family and friends to learn about what's new at camp and see all of the opportunities that camp offers! There will be tours led by Wapsie staff, and fun activities to give kids an idea of what they could enjoy this summer. We hope that you and your family and friends can join us for this fun event at camp!
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There are still spots open for summer camp! Let friends and family know before camp fills up completely, happy spring!
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FREE Field Hockey Clinic
Saturday, June 15th, 2019
10:00am - 12:00pm
@ Stoney Point YMCA
What is Field Hockey?
Field hockey is a team sport played on a soccer sized field, with 10 players and a goalie on each side. Players carry sticks, wear shin guards and mouth guards, and pass a hard round ball around the field in an attempt to score goals. Fun Fact: Field Hockey is the second most played sport in the world (behind soccer)! In the US, field hockey is spreading quickly, and is now in 25 states. Our very own University of Iowa has a women's field hockey team! This past season was very successful; they made it to the Big Ten Finals as well as the NCAA tournament.
About the Coach
Alyssa Seyfer began playing field hockey in her local YMCA at 8 years old. After earning All American honors for three years at Amherst College, she went on to coach youth hockey through the YMCA in her hometown of Darien, CT. For the past five years, she has coached a varsity team in a suburb of Chicago and helped lead her team to the Illinois State finals. Alyssa has been an Elementary teacher for the past 8 years and loves working with children. She is extremely excited to bring field hockey to Cedar Rapids and work with our budding female athletes!
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