YMCA of Dodge County - This is What's Up

October news & updates

October 1, 2022

Hours: Monday - Friday 5 am - 8 pm

Saturdays 7 am - 6 pm

Upcoming Events

October 9

9 AM – 11 AM

Bucks Youth Basketball Clinic at the Y

Milwaukee Bucks One-Day Clinics are back this fall! Clinics are open to children ages 5-12 and all participants will have the option to add a Milwaukee Bucks Youth Basketball branded headband,

basketball, or t-shirt to their clinic package for an additional fee.

LEARN MORE AT BUCKS.COM/CAMPS

Cost: $50

October 21

School's Day Out Field Trip to The Little Farmer

WHO: Students, grades 4K-5

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 21

WHERE: YMCA

TIME: 6:30 AM - 5:45 PM,

10 Hour Max.

ACTIVITIES: Students will ride a bus to The Little Farmer Apple Orchard in Malone, WI! Please wear weather appropriate clothing, pack a lunch and water bottle.

HOW TO REGISTER: In person or over the phone.

Member: $40

Non-Member: $50

*FREE for Full-Time Before & After School Y Care Students!*

October 27

5:30-6:30 PM

Trunk or Treat

FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Join us in the YMCA parking lot (220 Corporate Drive, Beaver Dam, WI).

Dress up the kiddos and bring them here for an awesome night of fun as they trick or treat from trunk to trunk!

October 31

School's Day Out Costume Contest/Halloween Party

WHO: Students, grades 4K-5

WHEN: Monday, Oct. 31

WHERE: YMCA

TIME: 6:30 AM - 5:45 PM,

10 Hour Max.

ACTIVITIES: Students will participate in a Halloween Party and Costume Contest! Please wear your best costume, pack a lunch, swim suit, towel, and water bottle.

HOW TO REGISTER: In person or over the phone.

Member: $30

Non-Member: $40

*FREE for Full-Time Before & After School Y Care Students!*

Nov. 4 & 11

9 AM – 11 AM

Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month

FREE Family Fun Fridays

Is your not-yet-school-aged child in need of burning some cold weather energy?

Join us for a FREE open gym. There will be bounce houses set up, tumbling mats to crawl on, cars to drive, and so much more! What a great opportunity for the children to play while the parents get to connect with each other.

Free and open to the community!

This is open to non-members as well as members of the YMCA.

Ages birth to 6.

Fall Program Guide

Registration is OPEN!

Session Dates:

Fall I: Sept. 5 - Oct. 29

Fall II: Oct. 31 - Dec. 24

View Fall 2022 Program Guide Here

Thank you for voting the YMCA, as THE BEST FITNESS CENTER in Dodge County! We are honored. Pictured is Dirk Langfoss, CEO, and Ellie Moore, Associate Executive Director.

Read about All Award Winners Here

October Member(s) of the Month: John and Jessica Hying Family

The Hying Family has been nominated as October’s Member(s) of the Month. This family is the sweetest. We are grateful to have them as members of the Y for over 7 years and their kids participate in many Y programs from Summer Camp, to Day Care, Before and After School Y-Care to Swim Lessons.

The Hying Family's Y Story:

The YMCA facility and staff are second to none. There are so many activities available to our family and a caring staff willing to assist.

The Y has always been there to support us. We’ve been fortunate enough to have daycare through the Y for the last 7 years for our 2 boys. We’ve never had service issues related to staffing or COVID challenges. The boys have access to swim lessons during Y-Care and the entertainment and enrichment activities throughout our years with Y-Care are terrific.

The Y Summer Camp is wonderful. I can’t imagine what we’d do without the fun activities and caring staff that make camp possible.

The compassion shown by the Y-Care and YMCA staff is obvious the minute you walk through the door. The staff has left a positive impression on our children’s development.

If you are thinking about joining the Y....Do it! There is never a shortage of opportunities to improve your lifestyle. You can have fun in the pool or gym or work yourself into a sweat. If you need support for motivation or advice on how to properly and safely do an activity, the staff is there to help.

Congratulations Hying Family! Thank you for sharing your story and entrusting your adorable boys with our staff. We’re so glad you enjoy the youth programs we provide.

A perk of being member of the month is that they get to have the front row parking spot. You can nominate someone today for Member of the Month by emailing welcomecenter@theydc.org.

2022 GIFTS CHANGE LIVES CAMPAIGN

Through generous contributions, the YMCA of Dodge County is able to provide financial scholarships that enable all members of the community to utilize the YMCA, regardless of income, to the extent funds are available. We recognize that for communities to succeed, everyone must be given the opportunity to be healthy, confident, connected, and secure.

For more information about the campaign, click here. To make a tax deductible gift, click on the Donate Now button.

Donate Now

Financial Assistance Scholarships are always available to those that qualify. Please fill out an Application Here.

YMCA of DC Apparel

Join the “Cool Kid Club” and Sport our NEW YMCA of Dodge County Apparel!

2 different shirt designs
3 different shirt styles with 42 color options
Proceeds go to the Annual Campaign Fund
Apparel delivered to the front desk a few weeks after your order

ORDER HERE

Want a FREE Membership?

Join our Team!

Benefits:

Free Y membership for you (or discounted household membership for your family)
Flexible schedules that fit your life
Paid training so you can help others with confidence
20-50% Discount on many programs and classes for you AND your family
Free child care in Child Watch during your shift
CPR Certification included and is paid for by the YMCA
Closed all major holidays allowing you to spend time with family and friends
Team environment where we all help and support one another

Current open positions in Child Care:

Lead & Assistant Child Care Teacher (full-time or part-time)
Before School Teacher - Prairie View Elementary
Before School Teacher - Lincoln Elementary
After School Teacher - Meadow View Primary in Waupun

Current Positions open throughout the Y:

Sports & Program Director (deadline is Oct. 15)
Group Fitness Instructor
Lifeguards
Swim Lessons Instructors
Custodial staff - all shifts

Wages vary by position and experience level.

We want YOU on our team!

Please give us a call at 920-887-8811 or fill out our online application HERE.

View Jobs Here

AQUATICS UPDATES

Swim Lessons

In the best interest of our Y kids and parents, we have simplified our swim lessons. We now have a Water Exploration Class and Levels 1-5. We no longer register by age. Please see our registration information for level placements. You can also call Jill (920.887.8811 ext 122) or Drew (920.887.8811 ext 111), in the Aquatics Department, for help with placing your child.

Fall Session 2 Starts Oct. 31

Download Swim Lesson Flyer

Dodge County Sea Dragons Swim Team

A competitive swim team for youth ages 5-18. Our team works to teach and refine competitive swimming skills for all abilities. We encourage and promote hard work by empowering swimmers to achieve personal goals.

Registration Fee: $30 (All fees are nonrefundable)
All participants receive a Swim Cap with registration.
Participants must be a member of the Y and must be able to swim two lengths of the pool (1 lap front stroke/1 lap back stroke) without stopping or assistance to be on the swim team.
For questions regarding Swim Team please contact Head Coach Lauren by email at lalston@theydc.org

Click Here for Swim Team Details and Registration

GROUP EXCERCISE CLASSES

We have 45 classes offered weekly. CLICK HERE TO VIEW CLASS SCHEDULES

Pound is back Tuesday Nights 4:45 - 5:30 pm in the Gym. All age levels are welcome to join.

Interested in Personal Training?

Personal Trainers are available for that extra motivation and guidance. They also can help design a program specifically for your fitness level.

Click Here for Personal Training Details

Need a Massage?

Massage Therapy has many benefits!

Muscle Tension Release
Stress Relief
Lowers Blood Pressure
Enhances Energy Levels
Reduces Body Aches and Pains
Increases Good Health

Click Here for Massage Details

CHILD CARE

3K Program

Fall Semester: September 12 - December 21, 2022

Spring Semester: January 18 - May 17

Tuesday and Thursday Mornings

9:00 am - 11:30 am

This program is perfect for children ages 3-4! They will explore literacy, physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development. Limited spots available.

Click Here to Learn More

Y-Kids: Before & After School Program

Benefits of Full-time Enrollment:

Licensed care, structured schedule, planned activities, and provided meals and snacks
10% discount for additional children in the full-time program
FREE School’s Out Program ($270 Value)
FREE Y Membership ($531 Value)

Locations:

Prairie View
Jefferson
Lincoln
Washington
Horicon Elementary
Meadow View Primary
Rock River Intermediate

Click Here for Details, Pricing and to Register.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - Fall Session 2

Parents of Youth in Sports Leagues, like/follow the YMCA of Dodge County Sports Facebook Page to get the most up-to-date schedule notifications of practice or game changes. Weather in WI likes to throw us a lot of curve balls. No pun intended.

Child & Parent Programs

Balls of Fun -

Mondays 10-10:30am

Get ready to have a ball! We will explore running, jumping, throwing, catching and playing with balls in this center-based class. Discover a new sport each week! Parent participation required. Parent participation required. Ages 1 - 2.5.

Mini Sports -

Mondays 10:30-11:00am

Learn some new sports and movement through running, jumping, throwing and catching! Parent participation encouraged. Ages 2-3.

Fall Session 2 starts Oct. 31! Register Here.

Preschool & Youth Rec Programs

Home School Gym -

Age 4+ - Mondays 1:30-2:30pm

Provide positive physical education for home schooled children ages 4 and up. Educational, safe and structured games will be played to help build confidence and teamwork!

Sporties for Shorties -

Ages 5-6 - Thursdays 5:00-5:30pm

Hands-on exploration of a variety of sports that will engage your child in games and athletics.

Skills and Drills Basketball -

Ages 4-5 - Thursdays 5:35-6:05pm

Ages 6-8 - Thursdays 6:05-6:35pm

Ages 9-12 - Thursdays 6:35-7:05pm

Play age-appropriate games and drills to build confidence in shooting, dribbling and running with a basketball.

Volleyball -

Ages 5-7 - Mondays 5:00-5:30pm

Ages 8-10 - Mondays 5:30-6:15pm

Ages 11-14 - Mondays 6:15-7:00pm

Play age-appropriate games and drills to build confidence in bumping, setting, and spiking.

Fall Session 2 starts Oct. 31! Register Here.

Learn More About our Youth Programs Here

TEEN PROGRAMS

Teen Basketball

Thursdays 7:05-7:45pm

Play basketball games with others and learn new basketball skills! Ages 11-17.

Fall Session 2 Starts Oct. 31! Register Here.

ADULT RECREATION

Basketball

Please check the gym schedule for available times and dates. Schedules vary per season.

Indoor Soccer

Please check the gym schedule for available times and dates. Schedules vary per season.

Pickleball

Please check the gym schedule for available times and dates. Schedules vary per season.

Racquetball

The Racquetball Court is available during regular business hours Monday – Saturday. Members can call ahead to reserve the court.

NEW! Adult Soccer - Open Play

Join us on the last night - Oct. 5!

Open play for adults ages 18+ at YMCA Soccer Fields. Balls and pennies will be provided. Teams can be made up each night based on who shows up. Registration required!

Wednesdays 5:15-7:15 PM

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Email Your Y Story Here

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