THE EASTSIDER
March, 2014
VANDERBILT YMCA 224 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 ymcanyc.org/vanderbilt
A NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS OF THE VANDERBILT YMCA
Y Day Camp Where Kids Go to Grow
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Y Day Camp, Where Kids Go to Grow
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YMCA of Greater New York Hosts Splash Week
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Teen Center Hosts Surfing Event at Vanderbilt
IMPORTANT DATES
Vanderbilt YMCA summer camp provides children with positive and fun experiences that build confidence, new friendships, lifelong memories and a feeling of community that will last beyond the summer. Our camp is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA). Staff go through rigorous training to ensure the safety and positive experience of each child. Register Online
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CAMP OPEN HOUSE Saturday, April 26: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday, May 17: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Preschool Kids Night Out (Ages 2-4) Friday, April 4, 2014 6:00-9:00 PM
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School Age Kids Night Out (Ages 5-11) Friday, April 11, 2014 6:00-9:00 PM
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Splash Week Monday, April 14-Friday, April 18
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March, 2014
YMCA of Greater New York Hosts Splash Week
Teen Center Hosts Surfing Event at Vanderbilt
In April 2014, Splash Week will return to the Vanderbilt YMCA. The YMCA of Greater New York which includes Y branches in the 5 boroughs will be hosting Splash Week, a unique series of Aquatics classes offered to children and families at the Y who want to learn how to swim and feel safe around water. YMCA Splash Week is a FREE program created to help people of all ages, especially children, to learn basic swimming skills and water safety practices. This builds self-confidence and self-esteem which carries over into other parts of life. During Splash Week swimmers learn about the Y’s holistic approach combining spirit, mind and body.
SPLASH WEEK April 14 - April 18
REGISTRATION BEGINS
March 31st For more information please contact Aquatics Director, Jonathan Dickson at 212-912-2536 or jdickson@ymcanyc.org
Teens pose with surf instructors from New York Surf School in Far Rockaway and Maria Hinojosa of NPR Radio Show, Latino USA.
Who says the Y doesn’t surf? On February 19th the Vanderbilt Y hosted a one of a kind event. In conjunction with NPR’s Radio Show, Latino USA, The REI Foundation and The New York Surf School, 20 New York City teens were introduced to surfing culture. The REI Foundation focuses on getting more youth of color into nature by providing grants. Participants were treated to a brief history of surfing and given the opportunity to hop on a board to learn the basics. In addition to having a lot of fun, the teens learned about opportunities in the water in places like Rockaway Beach, and how to be safe. 2