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Our MissionProviding for the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of the individual, family and community. |
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Registration for 2009 Summer Camp has begun! Dowload registration info here! Check out our Camp Headquarters Page for more important information such as our new camp brochure, camper checklist, and much more!
Group Fitness Fun! Stay in shape this summer and meet new friends at the Y. There are lots of fun events, programs, and classes including HOT HOT HOT, Y Boot Camp, and Clogging!
Summer Student Membership Special! Stay in shape this summer and make a difference in your community. College Student Special - Three months for $120.00 with no joining fee. Bring in your student ID or proof of enrollment to receive this special discounted rate with no joining fee. Click here for more information about this limited time offer!
Challenger British Soccer Camp British Soccer Camps are coming to the Y this summer! British Soccer Camps provide young players with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts right in the heart of their own community. Each British Soccer Camp provides players of all ages and abilities the appropriate program and level of curriculum and a wonderful cultural and educational camp experience! Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, smallsided games, coached scrimmages, and a daily tournament. Equally important, the Challenger coaching staff provides your child with lessons in self-discipline, good sportsmanship and respect for others and for the game. Campers will enjoy a daily program of Camp break activities and an end of camp graduation party! The Challenger Sports Fee Includes a Free Soccer Ball & Shirt. Sign up for British Soccer at www.challengersports.com.
Y Mentors
If you have ever thought about becoming a mentor, please stop by, or give us a call at 507-287-2401. Find out more information about Y Mentors in our recent Post Bulletin feature story by clicking here.
Visit our staff page to find out more about the management staff serving the Y! We're here to serve you! Please contact us if there is everything anything you'd like to share about your YMCA experience!
Y SPACE afterschool program: In the Y's afterschool program for 1st-12th graders, the Y provides a safe and fun environment where our community's diverse tweens and teens engage in activities and programs that foster individual emotional and physical health, strengthen personal and family relationships, and teach respect, honesty, caring and responsibility. Y SPACE is FREE with a family membership. Transportation is available from certain schools! Contact the Y for more information by calling 507-287-2260.
YMCA Swim Lessons
YMCA swimming lessons provide children with essential skills to
be safe in and around water. In addition to building character and
self-confidence, children learn about leadership, safety and rescue
skills, and water activities. These important survival skills allow
parents and children to enjoy a lifetime of both fun and healthy
activity at pools, beaches and water parks. Swimming is also an
ideal exercise for Baby Boomers and other older adults who want
to maintain their fitness, but may need to give up high-impact or
repetitive-motion activities such as running, cycling and aerobics.
For more information about YMCA swim lessons or aquatic programs,
check out our current program brochure for current offerings!
Y Youth Sports
Sign up for basketball at the Y starting at age 3 1/2 to 5th grade.
Our fun sports leagues allow children to learn basic skills, sportsmanship,
teamwork and Y values while having fun and not interfering with
your family vacation schedule! The Y’s Youth Sports Philosophy
is that everyone plays and everyone wins! Each player will receive
a team t-shirt. Parent volunteer coaches are needed for each team.
If you are interested in coaching, please indicate on your child’s
registration form. All games are held at the Y on Saturdays. For
more information and to register online, click here.
The Strong Kids Campaign helps us reach out to children and families who would otherwise be unable to participate in our values-filled programs. Y activities help children develop valuable skills, gain confidence, and build self-esteem. By contributing to the Strong Kids Campaign, you can help us teach these young people such important values as caring, honesty, respect & responsibility. It's a great way to improve Rochester's standard of living, learning, and thriving. To give your time, treasure, or talent, please contact Brenda at 287-2260 ext. 305 or email: BrendaK@rochfamy.org. DONATE NOW ONLINE!
YMCA IN THE NEWS
Have you heard of our local Time Trader program through Family Services of Rochester?
Visit: http://www.familyservicerochester.org/timetrader.html for more information and get signed up to offer your time and earn time to utilize the talents and services of others. It's a FREE program. Time Trader is a TimeBank – an exchange network through which members earn Time Dollars (TD$) for time spent helping other members. One hour of service equals one TD$. With TD$, members can “buy” services they want or need. Everyone’s time and service are valued equally. Time Trader keeps track of service offers, requests, exchanges and TD$ accounts through an online database called Community Weaver. Be sure to mention that you heard about this from the Y so we can earn some time for your spreading the word!
New
Guest Pass Policy
The Y is now open to Rochester residents & their families
(certain times)! Click here for more details.
Activate America YMCA Initiative
YMCA
Activate America is a national initiative to combat the drastic increase
in chronic
disease related to obesity, inactivity and poor nutrition. Improving
the health of our community is a challenge that involves every citizen.
For more than 150 years, the YMCA has encouraged people to live healthy
lifestyles. Through Activate America, the Rochester Area Family Y
along with the community partners, is working to help our citizens
live healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Click here for
more information on the national YMCA Activate America program
Stay tuned to how we plan to implement Activate America at the Rochester Area Family Y!
Medical Insurance "Membership Reimbursement Programs"
Health Partners Frequent Fitness Program
With the HealthPartners Frequent Fitness Program, work out at least 12 times a month and you'll get $20 of your monthly dues reimbursed*. *Limit of two workout incentives per household; maximum of $40 reimbursement per month. Incentive program available to HealthPartners medical members of senior or individual plans and members of participating employers, age 18 years or older, with a limit of two workout contract incentives per household. Some restrictions apply. HealthPartners reserves the right to modify or discontinue the program at any time. ©2004 HealthPartners, Inc. Bloomington, MN
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Fitness Program
Now you can be rewarded for your healthy habits. Beginning Jan. 1, the BluePrint for Health® fitness discounts program will reward eligible members with a $20 credit toward your fitness center membership when you work out at a participating club at least 12 days in a month.
Contact the Human Resources Department
of your work to find out more about the programs above.
This
program for Eligible Medicare Recipients with HUMANA or MEDICA Insurance.
Click
here for more information.
Starting January 1, 2008:
With UCare Minnesota's UCan! UCare Activity Network, you can get fit for less! UCare for Seniors m embers of this club can get fit and save $20 per month ! You qualify if you: Are a UCare for Seniors member and if you visit the Y a minimum of eight (8) days per calendar month. Ask at the front desk for more details. Get fit for less with UCare Minnesota! UCare Minnesota is a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract.
Starting January 1, 2008:
MEDICA Fit Choices (stay tuned for more details)
Inclement
Weather
If
Rochester Schools close early or are cancelled because of the weather,
Y-Tots Preschool will be cancelled. In the event the Rochester Area
Family Y decides to cancel classes or close the building, all announcements
will be broadcast on local radio stations or you may call 287-2260
for pre-recorded announcements.
Contact Us
Rochester Area Family Y
709 1st Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507 287-2260
www.rochfamy.org
CLICK HERE to see a Management Staff listing.