Summer 2010 Newsletter by YMCA of South Hampton Roads

Inside your

YMCA YMCA of South Hampton Roads â&#x20AC;˘ Vol. 4 Ed. 2 Spring/Summer 2010

Here comes

Summer!

Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Letter from the President Greetings, Welcome to Inside Your YMCA, your source for information about what’s new at your YMCA. This member magazine is ready to help you make the most of your membership. With the long, and especially cold, winter behind us I’m sure most of you share my excitement at the coming of summer! This summer is looking to be a fantastic one for the YMCA of South Hampton Roads—we will be offering more aquatic programs, camps, and fun events than ever before, at all our family centers! We will also continue to celebrate our 125-year anniversary throughout the year at camp and in all our other program areas. While the first few pages highlight what’s new for the summer, how to make the most of your membership and a brief summary of our history, the following pages highlight upcoming programs and member success stories, organized by family center. Discover the fun activities that await you and your family by checking out the event calendar in the center, pull-out section, organized alphabetically by city. Perhaps the most exciting news this season is the new renovation and expansion of several of our aquatics facilities at existing locations. The Indian River Family YMCA’s pool area has been completely renovated, while our second oldest location, the Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA, is celebrating a new outdoor Spray Park with a cookout on May 31. Finally, the Taylor Bend Family YMCA is the proud new owner of the biggest outdoor water slide at any of our family centers.

As always we encourage all of our members to participate in activities they enjoy at any of our 16 family center locations. While we look forward to all of these fun outdoor pool activities, safety must always be stressed. If you haven’t already picked one up, the Summer Aquatic Guide is out and should be available in all family centers (and it also available online). It provides you with an comprehensive list of all the swimming lessons, family fun, lifeguard certification classes and all other aquatic activities we are offering this summer. Lastly, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads is proud to announce the sponsorship of McDonalds, a proponent of educating and encouraging healthy eating habits to our children. Enjoy this edition and discover the many ways you and your loved ones will enjoy being a part of our YMCA family! If you would like to share your story to inspire others or see an article about a particular YMCA program in Inside Your YMCA, contact the Membership Director at your YMCA. We appreciate your feedback. In good health, Chuck Harris President / CEO YMCA of South Hampton Roads

Contents 4 Your Membership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Happy 125th Birthday: YMCA of South Hampton Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 New for Summer 2010. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Albemarle Family YMCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Eastern Shore Family YMCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Effingham Street Family YMCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Greenbrier Family YMCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Greenbrier North YMCA Wellness & Racquetball Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Association Calendar of Events (Pull-out section) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16

Hilltop Family YMCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Indian River Family YMCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 James L. Camp, Jr. Family YMCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Outer Banks Family YMCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Suffolk Family YMCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Taylor Bend Family YMCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 YMCA Camp Silver Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 The First Tee of Hampton Roads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Too Good for Drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Annual Giving Campaign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 McDonalds Supports the YMCA of South Hampton Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Locations Listing (back cover). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

New for Summer 2010! You certainly don’t have to go on vacation to have a great summer when you are a member of the YMCA. Make the most of your summer by staying right here at home and enjoying all the new summer related activities at your YMCA without ever leaving town!

Indian River’s New Aquatic Center

The indoor pool area at the Indian River Family YMCA has been entirely rebuilt! This spring, families welcomed the complete transformation of the old pool into a brand new indoor aquatic center. The renovation created additional space for lap lanes, Swim Lessons, Group Exercise, chair lift and inwater pool seating. A new hot tub is also part of the new aquatic center, so come work out and relax with the new facility upgrades! The opening of the pool will be celebrated with a Grand Re-Opening/ Open House and Pool Party on May 15, from 11 am–1:30 pm. This event will be free and open to the public so bring your friends! There will be a cookout, face painting, pool games and more.

Taylor Bend Slide

Come try the giant new water slides at Taylor Bend! With two tubes that spiral and curve, you’re sure to make an unforgettable splash on the biggest YMCA water slides in South Hampton Roads. The pool is scheduled to open

May 22 so mark your calendars and don’t miss what is sure to be our biggest opening day yet!

Mt. Trashmore Spray Park

By the time you read this the Mt. Trashmore Spray Park should be well on it’s way to being completed (we have been documenting the progress at www.ymcashr.org). On May 31, bring the whole family out for the Spray Park Grand Opening and Memorial Day Pool party. A new spray park with pool toys, outdoor bath houses and expanded seating and vending area have all been added to the Mt. Trashmore outdoor aquatic center.

With tons of fun activities and events planned at each family center this summer, be sure to pick up an Aquatic Guide (or download online) so that you don’t miss a thing! With a complete listing of Swim Lessons, family fun and lifeguard certification trainings at all family centers, the Aquatic Guide is a great resource for summer planning. It’s also a good idea to keep up with all our current events through our social media outlets, Facebook and Twitter. You can find all our family centers pages linked from our home page, www.ymcashr.org.

Active Older Adults Day—May 26, 10 am–1 pm 4

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads recognizes Older Adults with an Open House for ages 65 and older. Invite your friends to experience the YMCA for themselves. Visitors can participate in any YMCA activity they wish and should an older adult decide to join during the Open House, the joining fee will be waived on that day.

Your Membership As a member of the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, you have made the commitment to live healthier, but you may not be aware of all the benefits of your membership. Here is a quick review of some of them to get you started... As a member you have a number of ways to help you achieve your fitness goals. From FitQuest, our personalized fitness plan, to Y-Change, a 6-week journey toward a healthier lifestyle, we are here to help!

Families

Between work, school and other obligations, it can be a challenge to incorporate family time into our routines. Your YMCA is the solution! YMCAs have always been a place for families, and now the YMCA is dedicating more time, space and programming to encourage families to spend time together in healthy activities.

The Interactive Zone is the perfect place for families to participate in healthy activities. Children can challenge their parents in a virtual race on the Expresso bikes while not even realizing they are working out! Youth also receive an exhilarating workout learning new steps on the Xerdance pads. Swimming is also a hallmark of the YMCA; with all the heat this summer, this is sure to be at the top of your list for outdoor activity. With 8 outdoor (and 12 indoor) pools, the YMCA offers a great opportunity for swimming.

While there are several other healthy activities for families to participate in like racquetball, rock climbing and basketball, there are also YMCA services that support families, especially those with younger children. ChildWatch, a complimentary babysitting service, is staffed with responsible and qualified individuals who ensure your child is being cared for while you workout. One night a month, children are invited to the YMCA’s Parents’ Night Out program, so they too can have a night of fun while mom and dad enjoy a night out without the children. Both services are benefits of family membership. To learn more about any and all of the benefits and services afforded to you as a member of the YMCA of South Hampton Roads please visit www.ymcashr.org or call (757) 962-5555 for more information.

YMCA Summer Camp

Happy 125th Birthday YMCA of South Hampton Roads On March 1, 1885, the Norfolk YMCA was founded with a facility on Church Street. Over the next 20 years, the YMCA flourished with activities such as bible study, football and basketball. The YMCA relocated twice over the following 50 years to accommodate additional areas including a pool and gymnasium, and later racquetball courts and fitness rooms. The next YMCA was established at Mt. Trashmore in 1976. The 80’s and

90’s were dedicated to broadening the YMCA’s mission and services, thus opening facilities throughout Suffolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. To meet the needs of the at-risk population, the YMCA developed the Community Services branch. The next few years the YMCA established two additional centers in Chesapeake and further extended it’s boundaries to include serving the needs of the Eastern

Norfolk YMCA Shore, Outer Banks, Elizabeth City and Franklin communities. This year, we celebrate the YMCA’s birthday with 16 family centers and countless satellite, program and child care centers, serving coastal Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.

ALBEMARLE FAMILY YMCA

1240 North Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC • (252) 334-9622 Monday–Friday 5:30 am–9 pm • Saturday 7 am–6 pm • Sunday 1–6 pm

Making Memories that Last As parents look for opportunities to keep their kids active this summer, our Summer Day Camp reminds caregivers that camp is among the best options for engaging kids in activities that will help develop their spirit, mind and body, while getting them outdoors in a safe environment. “Camping is synonymous with personal development. It provides kids with the opportunity to practice social and decision making skills through new experiences,” says Courtney Wilday, Program Director for the Albemarle Family YMCA. Kids come to camp to develop friendships, learn skills in a new environment, and make memories that will last a lifetime. The Albemarle Family YMCA provides exciting and educational summer camp

options for children ages 3–17 years of age. Below is a list of all the Summer Camps that the Albemarle Family YMCA provides. • Traditional Day Camp • Adventure Camps • Tween Camp • Teen Camp • Little Sports Camp According to the American Camp Association, fewer children are spending time having fun outdoors. Children have lost 12 hours of free time a week over the last 20 years.

Get your kids outdoors, having fun, and making friends at one of the camps around at the Albemarle Family YMCA!

The Courage To Change After a long life of abuse by my mother and my first husband I had completely lost control of my life. The only way I knew how to regain control was through eating or rather in my case not eating. I was struggling with anorexia. I was thin. I thought I looked great! At 5’7” tall I weighed an amazing 120 pounds. I was all skin and bones, passing Before out at work and home. Then things changed. I got a job at a bakery. Let me just tell you after 11 years of starving myself, that was the wrong place for me to work. Food…it was so good! The more I ate, the more I wanted. In 9 short years I went from 120 pounds to 246! I cried all the time. My family would say, “You’re perfect just the way you are.” Lies, all lies, I thought. In January of 2009 I received a flyer in the mail, “YMCA—No joining fee.” After deciding to join, I was told I should make a FitQuest appointment to become acquainted with the

Paula Ford is a Y-Change instructor, a Personal Trainer and a long list of other great things. I shared my past with her; she listened and never gave up on me. So how could I let someone like that down? I learned about nutrition, started eating better and the weight just started falling off. After I started a regular exercise routine, more weight fell off. I finished Y-Change in the 6 weeks having lost 16 pounds.

After equipment, so I did. Hard as I tried, my life was still a mess; my self-esteem shattered. Within 3 months I had lost 10 lbs., hurt my back and given up. Then I remembered in my FitQuest appointment that I was told about Y-Change. This is where the real journey begins. By now I was becoming a regular. I was at the Y every day. I started Y-Change April 21, 2009 at 246 pounds, back where I had started. That is where I met the woman who changed my life forever.

Then it happened. Paula went on vacation and I hit a plateau. I was devastated. Paula came back and said, “No biggie—we’ll just switch things up and try some free weights.” I did and started losing weight again. That wasn’t all that was happening, I was changing. All I needed was a family that cared and in 5 months I had lost 62 pounds. All of this was made possible by my local YMCA, the Albemarle Family YMCA. There has never been a more loving, caring environment for me. You have all changed my life in ways you may never understand and I love you all dearly for it! —Rebecca Leary For more information about Y-Change, please contact our Health & Wellness Director, Sarah Murray at (252) 334-9622 or smurray@ymcashr.org.

BLOCKER NORFOLK FAMILY YMCA 312 W. Bute Street, Norfolk • (757) 622-9622

Monday–Thursday 5 am–10 pm • Friday 5 am–9 pm • Saturday/Sunday 7 am–7 pm

Camp Red Feather There are so many reasons why a YMCA Camp Red Feather summer experience is great for youth in today’s society. In a world of mobile phones, Internet, iPods, and other technologically advanced devices, yesterday’s past-times seem to be generations away. Life has certainly changed for everyone— especially our youth. Gone are the days of sitting under the shade tree and fishing with Grandpa, but Camp Red Feather Day Camp is the perfect solution for our changing world.

Nestled on 50 wooded acres on the campus of Virginia Wesleyan College, Camp Red Feather provides an outdoor atmosphere filled with life-long learning opportunities. Canoeing, fishing, archery, outdoor education, swimming, arts & crafts, sports, music and drama are just of the few activities campers can learn and participate in daily. Space is limited, so sign-up today! For more information on Teen Extreme Camp or Summer Day Camp for rising 1st through 6th graders visit www.campredfeather.org.

We Build People, One Child At A Time child care organization in South Hampton Roads and we provide rates affordable to all for programs needed the most. Our goal this year is to raise over $152,000 to provide children the opportunity to grow up in a community of neighbors who believe in kids and their future. We’ll aim to: • Provide 200 teens a safe, nurturing and supervised place to hang out, make friends and build character. In 2010 we are focusing our efforts on responding to the needs that are of particular concern to the Norfolk Community. We are part of the largest

• Reach Norfolk communities like Park Place, Tidewater Park and Young’s Terrace, providing Swim Lessons to 400+ summer camp kids at no cost.

• Give children in Norfolk attending eight elementary schools, Before and AfterSchool care, giving parents peace of mind. • Provide a rich environment for youth to learn, explore, play and make friends all summer long through Camp Red Feather. Won’t you help us lay the foundation of our community by becoming a friend of the Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA today? If you would like to give or learn more, please contact Nancy Diel at 757-962-5523 or ndiel@ymcashr.org.

Eating Right on the Road Heading out of town for vacation this summer or just planning a day trip? Then you know how tricky it can be to stick with your eating plan. Just because you’re in a hotel or a restaurant doesn’t mean you can’t eat well. Follow these tips and you’ll be good to go! • Eat as you would at home. If your order arrives and it’s enough for three, stick to just one sensible portion. If you have a fridge in your hotel or are staying with friends, ask the waiter to box up the extras

before you start to eat so you won’t be tempted—and you can enjoy the leftovers as a guilt-free meal on another day. • Snack before you go. If you know you’ll be tempted by rich foods, have a snack before dinner. You’ll feel fuller and will be less likely to indulge once you arrive at the restaurant. • Know the lingo. Avoid menu items that are described as au gratin, crispy, fried, or creamy. Stick with choices that are baked, broiled, poached, or steamed instead. • Substitute. If a dish comes with fries, don’t hesitate to ask for it with a salad or a veggie instead. Likewise, if a meat or

veggie is prepared with lots of heavy oils, ask about lighter preparation options. Restaurants want to make you happy, so chances are they’ll be willing to help. • Share. If you’re dining with a friend, split an entree, an appetizer, or even a dessert! It’s a simple way to cut calories and not feel deprived. Don’t dread the pounds you envision you’ll gain on your next vacation or fall off the wagon on your next trip. By thinking ahead, you’ll be equipped to travel in healthy style! —Denise Austin, 2/17/2010

EASTERN SHORE FAMILY YMCA 26164 Lankford Highway, Onley • (757) 787-5601

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:45 am–9 pm • Tuesday, Thursday 6 am–9 pm • Saturday 8 am–6 pm • Sunday 1–6 pm

Summer Fun! The Eastern Shore Family YMCA is hosting specialty camps throughout the Summer of 2010. With 5 weeks of camp this year, we are going to have some of our most exciting offerings ever. On the week of July 28 kids will experience the thrill and excitement of police work in our Police Academy and CSI Camp. Campers will learn to do some of the same things that police officers do in real life like fingerprinting and investigating, and at the end of the week, they will work a simulated crime scene with real police officers! During the week of July 5 we will hold our first of two All Sports Camps of the summer. Your child will learn to play a We will play everything from soccer to flag football and even lacrosse. This camp will also be offered the week of August 23. Specialty Camps resume the week of August 9 and get things going with our Nature Camp. We will teach children tracking and orienteering, plant identification, and other outdoor skills. Kids will learn to build fires and shelters as well as basic survival skills. different sport every day. Mornings will be filled with instruction and we will play scrimmage games in the afternoons.

Finally, the week of August 16 we will hold our Fine Arts Camp. Fine Arts Camp will explore all aspects of the fine arts

including, culinary arts, music, dance, painting, and much more. In addition to the specialty activities in the morning, campers will also experience the more traditional aspects of summer camp such as Exerdance (an exercise video game), kickball, team building, swimming and slip and slide as well as many other wet summer games to keep cool and beat the heat. The camps run Monday through Friday from 7:30 am–5:30 pm. Please stop by the YMCA to register or call Member Services at (757) 787-5601 for more information.

Not Just a Y Success Story 2006, with my husband, two girls, and stepson. After leaving a job at the Accomack County Public Schools, I took a position as a Correctional Officer with the Maryland Department of Corrections. Not long after completing the required training needed to become a Corrections Officer, I realized that I was out of shape and really needed to get my life back on the track. I started going to the YMCA with my family and then mostly by myself. I got interested in the Tactical Team at work, but I knew I had to get in shape, so I decided on a serious diet plan and started going to the gym every day. My name is Ms. Hall, and I’m 26 years old. I moved to the Eastern Shore in November

Within 4 months I was running up to 4 miles, had better stamina, and had lost almost 40 lbs. In May after continuing my diet plan,

I was able to complete PT (Physical Training), the requirement to make the TAC Team. I would not have been able to accomplish my physical fitness goals without the help of the YMCA and their helpful coaches, especially Quinton, Nevon and Louise. For more information about Y-Change, please contact Membership Director, Sarah Stewart at (757) 787-5601 or sstewart@ymcashr.org.

EFFINGHAM STREET FAMILY YMCA

1013 Effingham Street, Portsmouth • (757) 399-5511 Monday–Friday 5:30 am–9 pm • Saturday 8 am–6 pm • Sunday 1–6 pm

Spend Your Summer at the YMCA!

There is no better place to spend your time this summer than at your YMCA pool. With plenty of fun, family activities happening each week, we’ve practically planned your summer vacation for you. Starting June 21, bring your favorite pool toy and join us for Funky Float Mondays. Don’t have any pool toys? Don’t worry; your Effingham Street Family YMCA will have plenty of noodles, bubbles, floaties, and other fun equipment on hand. Also join us on Wednesdays from 3–6 pm throughout the summer to decorate the pool deck with paints and chalk, and make arts and crafts. We also invite you to join in the fun on Family Fun Fridays. Look at some of the other fun events we have planned this summer: The End-of-School Summer Bash where you can start your summer off right with a cookout, games and swimming.

Ladies’ Night Out at the Pool Independence Day Family Cookout where you can join us for a cookout and sno-cones, and slide down our huge inflatable waterslide! Teens’ Night Out at the Pool where teens ages 13–17 can enjoy a night at the pool after hours. Play games, listen to music, enjoy some treats and hang out with friends! End-of-Summer Bash where you can celebrate a fun summer by coming out to the pool for frozen yogurt with all the toppings. Swim Lessons are offered for ages 6 months and older running June 22–August 26. Please refer to the events calendar or our 2010 summer Aquatic Guide for dates and times. The Aquatic Guide is also available at www.ymcashr.org.

Bill’s Story

or that it was all just too hard. But I kept coming back and I started to enjoy my time here socially as well. I smile, laugh, joke and say hello to everyone, including the facility staff and other members.

Hello, I’m Bill Cawley and I have been a member of the Effingham Street Family YMCA since March of 2009. I was a 54-year-old man with a large frame who had been carrying an increasing amount of weight for his entire adult life. When I found out that my youngest daughter was getting married in September of 2010, I decided that I wanted to be a different person when I walked her down the aisle. I had started working out at home, with some success, in January 2009. In addition, I started a change to a healthier diet. I did well but realized that help would be required if I was going to become the person that I wanted to be.

Before

After

I weighed 296 lbs. when I walked in the door of the YMCA on March 18, 2009. I remember thinking how hard it was to get through 20 minutes of cardio when I first started working out. I thought it was so great to see that I had lifted 4,000 lbs. I remember being frustrated with results, thinking that I could be doing things other than coming to the YMCA,

Through the guidance and encouragement of Jill and the Health & Wellness Staff in the last year, my strength and endurance has been increased to a point that is higher than it has ever been in my entire life. I am sure that they can do the same for you. But you have to really want it and be dedicated to it. During that time frame I have lost 60 lbs. My goal is lose another 15 lbs. and continue to increase my strength. Thank you to the facility staff, and all of the other members of Effingham Street Family YMCA, who helped me in changing my life.

Healthy Eating: Breakfast Counts! Research has uncovered numerous benefits associated with the morning meal. Breakfast replenishes the fuel that your body uses up while you sleep—it is literally a break from an overnight fast. People who eat breakfast have a higherquality diet and are better able to control their weight than people who skip the

morning meal. In fact, 78% of the people listed in the National Weight Control Registry, a database of individuals who successfully lost at least 10% of their body weight and kept it off for at least one year, report eating breakfast every day.

goal to a healthier lifestyle and ensure that your morning routine is kept up:

By following three basic tips you can make this important meal a key habit in your

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GREAT BRIDGE/HICKORY FAMILY YMCA 633 S. Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake • (757) 546-9622 Monday–Friday 6 am–11 pm • Saturday 8 am–7 pm • Sunday 11 am–7 pm

If You Like Zumba... You Will Love Latin Splash! When it comes to group exercise classes, Zumba has been a huge success ever since it was introduced at the Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA. Classes have been added throughout the week and attendance steadily increases. Now you can add one more high-intensity, hip-swinging, bootie-shaking class to the schedule…only this one is in the pool! Latin Splash follows the same principles of a Zumba class—a cardiovascular workout that uses Latin-inspired dance moves set to international music—the element of water adds a new dimension to the class. Members who may be uncomfortable participating in a Zumba class because of joint or mobility concerns, will love Latin Splash. Those with arthritis concerns can kick their legs, pump their arms, wiggle their hips, run in place and roll their shoulders! Due to the supportive and forgiving qualities of the water, this is a low impact class. Put it all together to the beat

of music like salsa, meringue and hip-hop and before you know it you are burning calories and having fun! Latin Splash, as with many water exercise classes, is appropriate for all age and fitness levels. Participants move at their own pace and the resistance of the water makes it a great workout for anyone. Latin Splash is currently offered as part of our Water Exercise schedule on Wednesdays at 10 am. Watch for additional classes as the demand increases. Latin Splash instructor, Amber Parks, says, “This summer we plan to take the party to the Outdoor Pool. You can bet that once other

pool-goers hear the catchy Latin music, they will be quick to join in on the fun.” Many water aerobic participants have long known the joy of water exercise. If you’ve been thinking of giving it a try, this is a great class with which to start. To learn more about Latin Splash, visit our webpage at www.ymcashr.org, or contact Aquatics Director, Lisa Dionne at 546-9622.

Warming Up for Outdoor Summer Fun Afterwards enjoy some watermelon and beat the summer heat. On select Tuesdays, bring a t-shirt, hat, socks, or whatever tie-dye-able item you want, and we’ll supply the rubber bands and dye. After you’ve created your Tuesday Tie-Dye masterpiece, let it dry in the sun while you lounge at the pool.

This summer, there’s hardly a day when something special isn’t happening at the Outdoor Pool! We’ll kick off the summer with a Memorial Day pool party. Bring the whole family for music, food and fun. On weekdays throughout the summer months, experience a different activity depending upon the day of the week. Melon Mondays make Mondays fun. Join us on select Mondays from 1–4 pm for watermelon races during adult swim.

Those midweek hump days are designated as Wacky Wednesdays all summer long. Bring your favorite float from 4–6 pm. We will have additional lifeguards on duty to ensure safety. Express your creative side on Thursdays in July and August. Spend quality time with your child while creating fun and funky chalk art on the pool deck on Talented Thursdays. Friday Night Freeze on select Fridays will allow you to cool down from your week by relaxing at the pool. Refresh yourself with a swim and enjoy complimentary freeze pops.

In addition to the fun weekday activities, Swim Stroke Clinics will be held several mornings throughout the summer, during which members can be evaluated by one of our certified swim coaches. Suggestions on how to improve swim strokes will be offered to enhance the exercise. Select Fridays will be designated as Bring a Friend day, when a friend can visit free of charge to enjoy the YMCA experience. Independence Day and Labor Day pool parties complete with music, games and cook outs are also scheduled. Back again this summer will be Saturday Under the Stars, an adults-only night of music, entertainment, dancing and food on the pool deck, with child care provided by the YMCA. We hope to see you at many of these fun events this summer at the Outdoor Pool! Don’t forget to pick up an Aquatics Guide at the Member Services desk or view it online at www.ymcashr.org.

GREENBRIER FAMILY YMCA 1033 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake • (757) 547-9622 Monday–Friday 5 am–10 pm • Saturday 8 am–7 pm • Sunday 11 am–7 pm

Spring into Summer! Summer is a great time for kids to make lasting memories—family vacations, days at the beach and YMCA Day Camp. At Greenbrier Family YMCA, your children will be in the safe, caring hands of our camp counselors while experiencing exciting specialty camps. Camp is for all ages: Starter Camp is for young athletes ages 3–5, where campers will be introduced to sports including basketball, soccer and T-ball. There are two week-long sessions planned in June and both weeks conclude with a family picnic. For ages 6–12, Sports Camps and Specialty Camps abound! Boys and girls have their pick of fun camps, from Crazy Science and Surfing to Soccer or Lacrosse. There are plenty more camps to choose from as well. Extended day is available for these camps.

CYAT

The Greenbrier Family YMCA is proud to host a championship swim team, CYAT.

Teens can’t help but be excited about what adventures await them this summer. Ages 11–16 can sign up for many fun-filled weeks, including Adventureland, Man vs. Wild and Waterworld. These sessions will take teens all over Hampton Roads, where they will participate in activities on land and water. Day Camp is all about making new friendships, reuniting with old friends, and learning new skills. But most importantly, kids of all ages will experience a summer of fun through the core values of the YMCA—Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith.

For a detailed listing of all camps and their prices, please visit www.ymcashr.org or stop by the YMCA and pick up a catalog and registration information.

The swim team is available to members who are ages 5–18 and can pass a swim test. Currently, CYAT boasts swimmers who are ready to make nationals, others that are ranked in the top ten in the state, and USA Swimming ranks CYAT above other area swim teams. CYAT participates in swim meets monthly at area YMCAs. Additional swim meets and practices are available to those who choose to participate at the USA Swimming level. Practice times vary depending on age, but practices are available each day of the week to accommodate family schedules.

Start planning now for the upcoming season starting in September. Swimmers must be YMCA members, and there is an additional monthly fee of $50 per month. For USA Swimming, the additional fee is $65 per month. If your child is passionate about swimming and would enjoy being a part of a team environment, bring he or she to Greenbrier Family YMCA on Thursday evenings at 6:20 pm.

For those who prefer getting in the pool, several water aerobic classes are tailored to fit the needs of the active older adult. Aquatic AOA class helps to improve joint flexibility and muscle strength, using the water’s natural buoyancy and resistance. Starter Aqua Jog conditions the upper and lower body in the deep water, using a flotation belt.

holds a potluck lunch at Greenbrier Family YMCA. They also watch movies and go on trips to the museum or dinner theater.

For more information, call 547-9622 or visit www.cyat.net.

Active Older Adults The Active Older Adults in the community want and need a place to find friendship and fitness. The Greenbrier Family YMCA has a program that fits those needs. Ages 55 and older can find classes each day to help strengthen, tone and burn calories for all fitness levels. Chair Exercise class includes exercises primarily performed in a chair using tubing and other equipment to improve strength, flexibility and balance. Stretch, Move and Bend helps the active older adult focus on increasing cardio, strength, balance and flexibility with low impact aerobics.

When the Active Older Adults aren’t working out, they are building friendships during organized luncheons, movies and field trips. Each month, the group gets together and visits local restaurants or

Whether it’s coffee time in the lobby or fitness classes, the Active Older Adults have friends for life. Active Older Adults day is May 26, an annual event, that gives all older adults in the community an opportunity to experience the YMCA for a day. For additional information regarding Active Older Adult classes and activities, please contact Lorrie Quakenbush at 547-9622 or lquakenbush@ymcashr.org.

GREENBRIER NORTH YMCA WELLNESS & RACQUETBALL CENTER 2100 Old Greenbrier Road, Chesapeake • (757) 366-9622 Monday–Friday 5:30 am–9 pm • Saturday 8 am–7 pm • Sunday 1–6 pm

We would like to thank our 2010 Major Gift donors for your continued support to our YMCA & community. Nina Ambrose / Dr. Armstrong / Mario Blanco / Anthony & Jennifer Cass / Paul & Joanne Chertoff / Ray & Diane Darcey / Patricia Dawson / Walter & Diera Diggs Nick Glazebrook / Carter Green / Alan Keyes / Joe Leech / LPL Financials / Prosource Russell’s Heating / Phil Rowland / Vitamin Shoppe / Trey & Kim White

Dear Friends, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Lorenzo Brookins for his years of service as Board Chairman for the Greenbrier North YMCA Wellness & Racquetball Center. Lorenzo has been a stellar leader during these hard economic times. Under Lorenzo’s leadership since 2007, below are a few highlights our YMCA can be proud of:

• We’ve maintained our budget these past few years at 2.2 million • In 2007, our volunteers and staff raised $55,000 through We Build People; currently we have $72,000 as our goal • We’ve maintained our membership these past few years & continue to be well over 800 units!

Summer Youth Sports Basketball League

Indoor Soccer

Indoor Soccer begins on July 18 and is a wonderful way for young kids to keep cool and stay active. This 8-week program gives kids ages 3–7 an opportunity to become introduced to soccer in a safe,

Racquetball We are happy to honor our military men and women every year by hosting the Military Classic Racquetball Tournament. This tournament is an annual event held during the weekend of May 14. This is an event we have been hosting for over 20 years. We honor veterans and active duty military in all the armed forces by giving

Thanks again, Lorenzo! Jennifer Cass, Executive Director

Day Camp in Chesapeake

Looking for something to do this summer? Summer sports at the Greenbrier North YMCA are a great way to beat the heat and make some new friends! Summer Basketball starts on June 25 and is a great way to stay active during the summer. We have leagues for kids in 5th–12th grades. Our basketball leagues focus on teaching the fundamentals of the game, teamwork and FUN!

• We’ve experienced an increase in the financial assistance we offer to the community, and felt the spirit of philanthropy the past few years, with several members increasing their We Build People donations.

fun environment. The focus will be on introducing kids to basic fundamental soccer skills. Youth will play small games designed to teach the kids soccer skills while having fun with new friends! For more information on these summer Youth Sports programs, please contact our Sports Coordinator, C.J. Gajan at 366-9622 or by email at cgajan@ymcashr.org. each of them a special thank you gift. This year has been an active and growing year for racquetball. All of the racquetball programs have grown considerably; these programs include leagues, tournaments, clinics and lessons. Many members have found that not only is racquetball a lot of fun, but also a very good workout. Come try it out for yourself!

Summer Camp 2010 is just around the corner. We will have more fun this summer than ever before! Our camp weeks will focus around the fun things in life that will make the children put on their detective hats, dig up ancient artifacts, and simply relax in the sunshine. The locations will be at Greenbrier Primary (1551 Eden Way) and Cedar Road Elementary (1605 Cedar Road). Open House will be June 15 at 6 pm at Chic-Fil-A on Battlefield Blvd. Our Summer Camp focuses on developing the YMCA core values in all children so they can learn more about caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith. Our availability is limited and filling up fast so don’t miss out on giving your child the summer of a lifetime!

Chesapeake

Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA

MAY 2 3 3–5 8 13 14 14–16 15–16 17–19 17–21 21 22 25 26 28 31 JUNE 6 10 11 14 15 16 18 21 22 25 28–30 JULY 4 5 8 9 11 12 17 19 20 23 AUGUST 1 2 3 6 12 13 16–18 16–20 20 24 27

Karate begins for ages 5 to adult Swim Lessons begin Pee Wee Sports, ages 3–5 Women-on-Weights Teen trip to Great Wolf Lodge Parents’ Morning Out Parents’ Night Out Lifeguard Certification Course (continues May 21 – 23) Teen Camping trip Women-on-Weights Volleyball Clinic for ages 10–12 Family Activity Night Middle School Madness Parents’ Morning Out Active Older Adults Day, 10 am–1 pm Parents’ Night Out Memorial Day, YMCA Open 7 am–2 pm Pool Party Picnic, 12–2 pm Karate begins for ages 5 to adult Parents’ Morning Out Parents’ Night Out Y-Change teams forming, 10:45 am & 6 pm Y-Change teams forming, 11 am & 6:30 pm AOA trip to the movies Family Activity Night Swim Lessons begin Adult Kickball season begins Parents’ Morning Out Parents’ Night Out Women-on-Weights Independence Day, YMCA Open, 7 am–2 pm Independence Day Picnic, 12–2pm Swim Lessons begin Parents’ Morning Out Bring a Friend Day Parents’ Night Out Karate begins for ages 5 to adult Registration begins for Youth Fall Sports Teen Strength begins Saturday Under the Stars, 7 – 10 pm Swim Lessons begin Parents’ Morning Out Bring a Friend Day Parents’ Night Out Karate begins for ages 5 to adult Swim Lessons begin Y-Change teams forming, 10:45 am & 6 pm Y-Change teams forming, 11 am & 6:30 pm Bring a Friend Day Parents’ Morning Out Parents’ Night Out Women-on-Weights Lacrosse Clinic for ages 8–10 Bring a Friend Day Parents’ Morning Out Parents’ Night Out

Check out our website at www.ymcashr.org/locations/greatbridge for our most up to date Calendar of Events.

Greenbrier Family YMCA MAY 1 3, 4 5 7

Parents’ Night Out, 6:30 pm Lifeguard Certification Class Swim Lessons begin Parents’ Morning Out, 9 am–12pm CPR/First Aid, 6 pm AOA Movie, 12:30 pm

PULL OUT: ASSOCIATION*Alphabetized CALENDAR OF EVENTS by City, then YMCA Family Center 7 8 10 15 18 19 22 24 26 31 JUNE 1 1, 2 4 5 9 10 11 14 16 19 21 28 28, 29 29 JULY 2 4 6 9 10, 12 12 16 17 21 22 26, 27 AUGUST 2 3 6 7 9 13 17 18 21 23 23 28

Scuba/Jr. Scuba lessons Middle School Madness, 7:30 pm Walking Y-Change, 9 am Parents’ Night Out, 6:30 pm Y-Change, 8:30 am AOA Lunch, 12:30 pm Middle School Madness, 7:30 pm Y-Change II, 11 am Kids in Motion, 9 am Youth Karate, 5 pm Active Older Adults Day, 10 am–1 pm Y-Change, 6 pm Memorial Day, YMCA Open 7 am–2 pm Youth Basketball Clinic, 6 pm CPR/First Aid, 6 pm Swim Lessons begin AOA Movie, 12:30 pm T-Ball begins, Pre-K–2nd Parents’ Night Out, 6:30 pm Y-Change, 11 am Tumble Bunnies (2-3 yrs. old), 5 pm–6 pm Tumble Bunnies (3-5 yrs. old), 6 pm–7 pm Family Bingo, 6:30 pm Starter Camp (3-5 yrs. old), 7:30 am–12 pm AOA Lunch, 12:30 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6:30 pm Lifeguard Certification Class Specialty Camps (6-12 yrs. old), 7:30 am–12 pm Sports Camps (6-12 yrs. old), 7:30 am–12 pm Y-Change II, 6 pm Teen Camps (11-16 yrs. old), 7:30 am–6 pm Swim Lessons begin Y-Change, 8:30 am AOA Movie, 12:30 pm Independence Day, YMCA Open, 7 am–2 pm CPR/First Aid, 6 pm Scuba/Jr. Scuba lessons Swim Lessons begin Y-Change, 11 am Youth Karate, 5 pm Lifeguard Certification Class Parents’ Night Out, 6:30 pm AOA Lunch, 12:30 pm Y-Change, 6 pm Tumble Bunnies Swim Lessons begin Y-Change, 6 pm CPR/First Aid, 6 pm Youth Flag Football Clinic, 6 pm AOA Movie, 12:30 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6:30 pm Camp Finz, 7:30 am – 12 pm Swim Lessons begin Scuba/Jr. Scuba lessons Family Bingo, 6:30 pm Y-Change, 8:30 am AOA Lunch, 12:30 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6:30 pm Y-Change II, 11 am Youth Karate, 5 pm Teen Lock-in begins Y-Change begins, 11 am

Check out our website at www.ymcashr.org/locations/greenbrier for our most up to date Calendar of Events.

Greenbrier North YMCA Wellness & Racquetball Center MAY 5

Membership Appreciation Day

12 14–16 17 26 31 JUNE 1 9 15 16 21 25 28 JULY 2 4 5 7 12 13 15 17 19 23 26 AUGUST 2 6 9 13 16 18 23 24 26 27 28 30 31

Racquetball 50/50 night at 6 pm Military Racquetball Tournament Y-Change I session begins 9 am Active Older Adults Day, 10 am–1 pm Y-Change II session begins 9 am & 6:30 pm Memorial Day, YMCA Open 7 am–2 pm Y-Change I session begins, 6:30 pm Racquetball 50/50 night, 6 pm Racquetball B League begins, 6 pm Chic Fil-A Open House-Summer Camp, 5 pm Summer Camp “Explorers” week begins Youth Basketball League begins (grades 5-12) Y-Change I session starts, 9 am Summer Camp “Patriots” week begins Family Picnic Member Appreciation Day Independence Day, YMCA Open, 7 am–2 pm Summer Camp “Environment” week begins Y-Change II begins, 9 am & 6:30 pm Summer Camp “Athletes” week begins Y-Change I begins, 6:30 pm CiCi’s Family Night, 6 pm Youth Indoor Soccer begins (grades K–1st) Summer Camp “Artists” week begins Racquetball Bootcamp (weekend event) begins July 23–25 Summer Camp “Mariners” week begins Summer Camp “Crime Solvers” week begins Cedar Road Family Night, 6 pm Summer Camp “Chefs” week begins Y-Change I session begins, 9 am Family Night at Greenbrier Primary, 6 pm Summer Camp “Archeologists” week begins Y-Change II session begins, 9 am & 6:30 pm Summer Camp “Inventors” week begins Y-Change I session begins, 6:30 pm Racquetball A League begins, 6 pm Racquetball C League begins, 6 pm Racquetball 101 class begins, 6 pm SPARK (Sports, Play & Active Recreation for Kids) summer camp week begins Racquetball OPEN League begins, 5 pm Racquetball B League begins, 6 pm

Check out our website at www.ymcashr.org/locations/ greenbriernorth for our most up to date Calendar of Events.

Taylor Bend Family YMCA

MAY 1 3 6 7 8 11 14 15 22–23 22 26 31 JUNE 2 5 5 7

Parents’ Night Out, 6–9:30 pm HYPE session begins, 2–3 pm Y-Change sessions begin, 10 am or 6:30 pm Dance class begins (Tango), 7–8:30 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6–9:30 pm Swim Lessons begin Beginner Youth Karate begins, 7:15–8:45 pm Intermediate Youth Karate begins, 11:45 am–1:15 pm Summer Preview, Outdoor Pool Open 1-5 pm Family Movie Night, 6–8 pm Active Older Adults Day, 10 am–1 pm Memorial Day, YMCA Open 7 am–2 pm, Outdoor Pool 10 am–6 pm Blood Drive, 3–8 pm Swim Lessons begin Community HeartSaver CPR/AED, 1 pm–4 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6–9:30 pm Y-Change sessions begin, 10:15 am or 5:15 pm Y-Change II session begins, 6:30 pm 13

ASSOCIATION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Chesapeake

Taylor Bend Family YMCA (cont’d)

12 19 22 24 25 26 28–July 2 29 JULY 1 3 4 5–9 9 10 12–16 19–23 26–30 26 31 31 AUGUST 2–6 4 6 7 9–13 14 16–20 21 30

Parents’ Night Out, 6–9:30 pm End of School Family Cookout, 6–8 pm Y-Change begins, 5:15 pm Y-Change II begins, 6:30 pm Y-Change II begins, 10 am Beginner Youth Karate begins, 7:15–8:45 pm Int. Youth Karate begins, 11:45 am–1:15 pm Kids Adventure Camp: The Great Outdoors 6:30 am–6 pm Super Sitter, 9 am–3 pm Y-Change session begins, 6:30 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6–9:30 pm Independence Day, YMCA Open 8 am–2 pm, Outdoor Pool, 10 am–6 pm KAC: Beat the Heat, 6:30 am–6 pm Dance class begins (Salsa/Merengue), 7–8:30 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6–9:30 pm KAC: An Explorer’s Quest, 6:30 am–6 pm KAC: Sports Center, 6:30 am–6 pm KAC: Wet and Wild, 6:30 am–6 pm Super Sitter 9 am–3 pm Y-Change session begins, 5:15 pm Lifeguard In-Service Training, Outdoor Pool Closes at 5 pm Family Movie Night, 7–9 pm KAC: Summer Highlights, 6:30 am–6 pm Blood Drive, 3–8 pm Beginner Youth Karate begins, 7:15–8:45 pm Int. Youth Karate begins, 11:45 am–1:15 pm Luau Pool Party, 12–2 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6–9:30 pm TAC: Surf’s Up, 6:30 am–6 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6–9:30 pm TAC: Adrenaline Rush, 6:30 am–6 pm End of Summer Teen Party, 6–8 pm Super Sitter, 9 am–3 pm

Check out our website at www.ymcashr.org/locations/taylorbend for our most up to date Calendar of Events.

Eastern Shore

Eastern Shore Family YMCA

MAy 1 3 3 4 7 9 13 15 24 26 31 JUNE 4 7 8 18 12 28 JULY 2 4 5 5 6

Gymnastics and Little Tumblers Swim lessons begin M/W Swim Club Swim Lessons begin T/Th Parents’ Night Out 6:30–9 pm Swim Lessons begin/ Saturdays Moms’ Morning out 9 am–12 pm Lifeguard Class begins, 10 am Lil’ Hitters T-ball Active Older Adults Day, 10 am–1 pm Memorial Day, YMCA Open 6 am–2 pm Splash Swim Lessons Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–9 pm Swim Lessons begin M/W Swim Lessons begin T/Th Moms’ Morning Out, 9am-12pm Lifeguard Class begins 10 am Police Academy Camp Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–9 pm Independence Day, YMCA Open, 6 am–2 pm Swim Lessons begin M/W All Sports Camp Swim Lessons begin T/Th

12 16 19 26 AUGUST 2 3 6 9 16 19 20 23

First Tee Camp Moms’ Morning Out, 9 am–12 pm First Tee Camp First Tee Camp Swim Lessons M/W Swim Lessons T/Th Parents Night Out, 6:30–9 pm Nature Camp Fine Arts Camp Little Kickers Soccer Moms’ Morning Out, 9 am–12 pm All Sports Camp

Check out our website at www.ymcashr.org/locations/easternshore for our most up to date Calendar of Events.

Elizabeth City

Albemarle Family YMCA MAY 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 14 20 22 24 26 31 JUNE 1 3 4 5 9 14 15 17 19 21 26 26 JULY 1 4 5 5 5, 6 9 10 11 14 15 24 27 AUGUST 2, 3 3 5 6 7 9

Swim Lessons begin M/F Women-on-Weights Y-Change, 9 am or 6 pm Swim Lessons begin T/Th Women-on-Weights Enrichment Club (Camden schools) Mom’s Morning Out, 11 am Enrichment Club (Central, JC Sawyer, Pasquotank) Ballet begins Tumbling Y-Change II, 9 am or 6 pm Flick & Float Moms’ Morning Out, 11 am Parents’ Night Out Y-Change I, 9 am or 6 pm Active Older Adults Day, 10 am–1 pm Memorial Day, YMCA Open 7 am–2 pm Swim Lessons begin Swim Lessons begin Mom’s Morning Out, 11 am Ballet begins Tumbling begins Y-Change II, 9 am or 6 pm Summer Camp starts M-Th Swim Lessons begin Y-Change I, 9 am or 6 pm Mom’s Morning Out, 11 am CPR/First Aid, 8 am M/W Karate begins Swim Lessons begin Parents’ Night Out Moms’ Morning Out, 11 am Independence Day, YMCA Open, 1–4 pm Y-Change I, 9 am or 6 pm M/F Women-on-Weights begins Swim Lessons begin Ballet Flick & Float Tumbling begins Swim Lessons begin Y-Change II, 9 am or 6 pm Moms’ Morning Out 11 am Parents’ Night Out Y-Change I, 9 am or 6 pm Swim Lessons begin T/Th Women-on-Weights Moms’ Morning Out Ballet Tumbling begins M-Th Swim Lessons begin

11 16 19 21

Y-Change II, 9 am or 6 pm Y-Change I 9 am or 6 pm Moms’ Morning Out Parents’ Night Out

Check out our website at www.ymcashr.org/locations/albemarle for our most up to date Calendar of Events.

Franklin

James L. Camp, Jr. Family YMCA

MAY 3 3 3 7 8 8 10 11 26 31 JUNE 1 7 7 17 19 19 21 28 JULY 1 3 4 5 5 10 12 19 20 26 31 AUGUST 1 2 9 14 16 23

Quick Start Tennis begins Youth Tennis Clinics Begin Adult Tennis Clinics/Cardio Tennis begin Mother’s Day Gift Making Mother’s Day Celebration Tween Madness Carnival Night, 7–9:30 pm Preschool/School-Age Swim Lessons begin Lifeguard Class Begins Active Older Adults Day and Movie, 10 am–1 pm Memorial Day, YMCA Open 7 am–2 pm Y-Change I begins Y-Change I begins Preschool/School-Age Swim Lessons begin Around the World in 80-Days Fitness Challenge Father’s Day ‘Father/Son Movie Night’ Y-Change I Blue Ridge Leaders School / June 19–26 Petite Picassos Camp, ages 3–5 Art Gallery Camp, ages 5–12 Tennis Camp, ages 5–12 Swim Lessons begin Golf Camp, ages 5–12 Space Camp, ages 5–12 Leaders’ Club Applications Accepted 4th of July Firecracker Amphibathon Independence Day, YMCA Open, 2–5 pm Cooking Camp, ages 5–12 Sports Camp, ages 5–12 Tween Madness for “Rising” 5th, 6th & 7th graders 7–9:30 pm Cooking Camp, ages 3–5 Celebrating our Nation Camp, ages 5–12 High Energy Fitness Camp, ages 5–12 Y-Change I Preschool/School Age Swim Lessons begin Tennis Camp, ages 5–12 Inventions Camp, ages 5–12 Mocktails Family Cookout 5–7 pm Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp, ages 3–12 Cheerleading Camp, ages 5–12 Body Works Camp, ages 5–12 Leaders’ Club Applications due Fall Soccer Registration begins Fall Swim Team Registration begins Swim Lessons begin Golf Camp, ages 5–12 Aquatics Camp, ages 5–12 Exploring Our World Camp, ages 3–5 Amazing Animals Camp, ages 5–12 Construction Camp, ages 5–12 Tween Madness for “Rising” 5th, 6th, 7th graders, 7–9:30 pm Summer Camp Crescent, ages 5–12 Summer Camp Crescent, ages 5–12

Check out our website at www.ymcashr.org/locations/franklin for our most up to date Calendar of Events.

ASSOCIATION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Norfolk

Outer Banks

MAY 1 4 7 10 15 28 21 22 24 26 31 JUNE 1 3 5 7–18 4 5 18 19 19–26 22 25 28 JULY 2 4 9 12 13 16 19 20 23 24 AUGUST 6 9 14 16 18 20 21 27

MAY 7 8 10 14 18 22 22 22 26 27 28 31 JUNE 5 11 14 19 20 21 25 26 26 29 JULY 4 8 9 23 24 AUGUST 9 13 14 17 20 23 24 27

Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA Teen Day Little Hitters T-Ball begins Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–9:30 pm Tumble Bunnies New Session begins Tumble Bunnies New Session begins CPR/AED Certification, 5:30-8 pm Y-Change I begins, 9:30–10:30 am (M, W, F) Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–9:30 pm FREE Fitness Testing, 9 am–noon, Gymnasium Y-Change I begins, 12:15–1:15 pm (M, T, Th) Y-Change I begins, 6–7 pm (M, T, Th) Y-Change II begins, 6–7 pm (M, W, Th) Active Older Adults Day, 10 am–1 pm Memorial Day, YMCA Open 7 am–2 pm Y-Change I begins, 7–8 pm (T,Th,Sat) Adult Dodgeball League season ends New Hap Ki Do for Kids begins Teach a Kid to Swim Campaign begins, My Y-Week Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–9:30 pm Hap Ki Do for Kids New Session begins, 9:45–10:45 am Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–9:30 pm School’s Almost Out BBQ & Water Blowout, 3–7:30 pm CHKD Run/Walk for the Kids Blue Ridge Leaders School Teen Extreme Camp begins Camp Red Feather Camp Out Y-Change I begins, 9:30–10:30 am (M, W, F) Y-Change II begins, 10:30–11:30 am (M,W,Th) Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–9:30 pm Independence Day, YMCA Open, 7 am–2 pm Big Time Outside Movie Event, 8:30 pm, Bring your beach chairs! Camp Red Feather Camp Out Y-Change I begins, 12:15–1:15 pm (M, T, Th) Y-Change I begins, 6–7 pm (M, T, Th) Virginia Zoo Visit, FREE, 10–11 am Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–9:30 pm Y-Change II begins, 6–7 pm (M, W, Th) Y-Change I begins, 7–8 pm (T, Th, Sat) Camp Red Feather Camp Out Tumble Bunnies new session begins Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–9:30 pm Camp Red Feather Camp Out Y-Change I begins, 9:30–10:30 am (M, W,F) Y-Change II begins, 10:30–11:30 am (M,W, Th) Back-to-School Family Clothes SWAP Clothes Drop-off Begins Water & Game Spectacular, 3–6:30 pm CPR/AED Certification, 5:30–7:30 pm Virginia Zoo Visit, FREE, 10–11 am Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–9:30 pm Camp Red Feather Camp Out Back-to-School Family Clothes SWAP, 9–11 am, Gymnasium Big Time Outside Movie Event 8:30 pm, Bring your beach chairs!

Check out our website at www.ymcashr.org/locations/norfolk for our most up to date Calendar of Events.

Outer Banks Family YMCA ARC Blood Drive, 10 am–3 pm Fitness Assessments, 9 am–12 pm Y-Change, 7 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–10 pm Y-Change, 10:30 am Summer Camp Open House, 1–5 pm Year Rounders’ Round-Up, 6–9 pm Family Movie Night, 6:30–9 pm Active Older Adults Day, 10 am–1 pm Y-Change, 7 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–10 pm Memorial Day, YMCA Open, 7 am–2 pm SOS Day Camp Fitness Assessments, 9 am–12 pm SOS Day Camp Summer Splash Blast, 6–9 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–10 pm First Day of Summer Camp Fitness Assessments, 9 am–12 pm Sprint, Splash and Dash, 9 am Dad and Family Day, 2–4 pm Y-Change, 7 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–10 pm Little Hitters begins Teen Night at the Pool, 6–9 pm Y-Change, 10:30 am Independence Day, YMCA Open, 11 am–2 pm Y-Change, 7 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6:30-10 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–10 pm Teen Night at the Pool, 6–9 pm Y-Change, 7 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–10 pm Teen Night at the Pool, 6–9 pm Y-Change, 10:30 am Last Day of Camp SOS Day Camp SOS Day Camp Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–10 pm

Check out our website at www.ymcashr.org/locations/outerbanks for our most up to date Calendar of Events.

Portsmouth

Effingham Street Family YMCA MAY 7 15 17 26 29 31 JUNE 4 9 10 18 20 20 21 23 25

Ladies’ Night Out, 6:30–8 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6–9 pm Middle School Madness, 6–9 pm Member Appreciation Day Active Older Adults Day, 10 am–1 pm Outdoor Pool Opens Memorial Day, YMCA Open, 7 am–2 pm Outdoor Pool Open, 10 am–2 pm Ladies’ Night Out, 6:30–8 pm Y-Change begins 10 am Y-Change begins 6:15 pm End of School Summer Bash, 5:30–7:30 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6–9 pm Middle School Madness, 6–9 pm Summer Camp begins Funky Float Monday at the pool (every Monday throughout the summer!) Artistic Wednesday at the pool, 3–6 pm (every Wednesday throughout the summer!) Family Fun Friday at the pool, 4–7 pm (every Friday throughout the summer!)

JULY 2 4 9 17 19 31 AUGUST 6 21 27 28

Ladies’ Night Out at the pool, 6:30–8 pm Independence Day, YMCA Open, 1–4 pm Independence Day Family Cookout, 1–4 pm Guest Night at the Pool, 6–8 pm Parents’ Night Out at the pool, 6–9 pm Middle School Madness, 6–9 pm Member Appreciation Day Pool closes at 5 pm for lifeguard training Ladies’ Night Out at the pool, 6:30–8 pm Teens’ Night Out at the pool, 6–7:30 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6–9 pm Summer Camp ends End-of-Summer Bash at the pool, 1–3 pm

Check out our website at www.ymcashr.org/locations/effingham for our most up to date Calendar of Events.

Suffolk

Suffolk Family YMCA MAY 3 5 6 8 15 16 19 20 26 29 31 JUNE 1 2 3 4 5 12 14 17 18 19 21 30 JULY 1 2 4 10 13 14 15 16

Y-Change starts, 9:15–10:15 am Tae Kwon Do begins, 4-week session AOA Games at the YMCA and lunch at Pisces, 9:45 am Mothers Day Breakfast, 10 am–12 pm Weekday Swim Lessons begin Teens’ Night Out Registration starts for Parents’ Night Out American Heart Community CPR/First Aid Class, 12-4 pm, 4:30–6:30 pm AOA “Say Goodnight Gracie” Presentation at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Y-Change begins, 7:30–8:30 pm Games at the YMCA and Lunch (Location TBA) Y-Change begins, 6:15–7:15 pm Family Game Night YMCA Active Older Adult Day, 10 am–1 pm Registration starts for Parents’ Night Out Memorial Day, YMCA Open, 7 am–2 pm Y-Change II, 6:15–7:15 pm Y-Change II, 10–11 am Tae Kwon Do begins, 4-week session AOA Games and Lunch at Lake Prince Woods, 9:30 am Independence Day, YMCA Open, 11 am–2 pm Y-Change begins, 9:15 & 10:30 am Teens’ Night Out Registration starts for Parents’ Night Out Y-Change begins, 9:15 & 10:30 am Strawberry picking trip and then lunch at Nansemond River Gold Club, 9:30 am Family Game Night Last day to register for Swim Lessons Fathers Day Breakfast, 10 am–12 pm Summer Fun Day, 12–3 pm Soccer Season begins Y-Change begins 7:30–8:30 pm AOA Games, guests speaker and lunch at Lake Prince Woods at 9:30 am Y-Change begins at 6:15–7:15 pm Tae Kwon Do begins, 4-week session Independence Day, YMCA Open, 7 am–2 pm Teens’ Night Out Registration begins for Parents’ Night Out Y-Change II begins 6:15–7:15 pm Y-Change II begins 10–11 am AOA Games and lunch at Nansemond River Golf Club Family Game Night Last day to register for Preschool Swim Lesson Sessions that start on July 19th

ASSOCIATION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Suffolk

Suffolk Family YMCA (cont’d)

17 26 AUGUST 7 4 5 11 12 14 19 24 25 27

Summer Fun Day, 3–6 pm Y-Change begins 9:15 & 10:30 am Registration for Parents’ Night Out Tae Kwon Do begins, 4-week session AOA Games at the YMCA then Lunch, 9:30 am Y-Change begins 7:30–8:30 pm Y-Change begins 6:15–7:15 pm Teens’ Night Out Registration begins for Parents’ Night Out AOA Games and Lunch (Location TBA) 9:30 am Family Game Night Y-Change II begins 6:15–7:15 pm Y-Change II begins 10–11 am Back to School Bash 6:30–8:30 pm

Check out our website at www.ymcashr.org/locations/suffolk for our most up to date Calendar of Events.

Virginia Beach Hilltop Family YMCA MAY 1 14 19 20 24 25 26 31 JUNE 11 16 19 21 22 JULY 4 5 9 10 12 19 20 21 26 27 AUGUST 2 9 13 20 23 23 24 25 27

Flag Football League and T-ball begins Parents’ Night Out, 7–10 pm Tijuana Flats YMCA Family Night Parents’ Morning Out, 11 am–2 pm Family Bike Night @ 9th Street on the boardwalk to end at 31st with a picnic Y-Change Class begins Active Older Adults Day (AOA), 10 am–1 pm Memorial Day, YMCA Open 7 am–2 pm Parents’ Night Out Tijuana Flats YMCA Family Night End of School Pool Party, 12–2 pm Y-Change Class begins Family Bike Night @ 9th Street on the boardwalk to end at 31st with a picnic Independence Day, YMCA Open, 7 am–2 pm Soccer Clinic begins Parents’ Night Out Duck Pool Party, 11 am–1 pm Basketball Clinic begins Y-Change II Class begins Y-Change Class begins Tijuana Flats YMCA Family Night Football Clinic begins Family Bike Night @ 9th Street on the boardwalk to end at 31st with a picnic Surf Clinic begins Cheerleading Clinic begins Parents’ Night Out Glow Stick Swimming, 7–8 pm America on the Move (AOM) Fitness Challenge Sign-up begins Y-Change Class Family Bike Night @ 9th Street on the boardwalk to end at 31st with a picnic Tijuana Flats YMCA Family Night Youth T-Ball & Coach Pitch begin

Check out our website at www.ymcashr.org/locations/hilltop for our most up to date Calendar of Events.

Indian River Family YMCA MAY 1 8

Parents’ Night Out (Salem), 6:30–9:30 pm Pancakes for Pictures (Indian River ChildWatch), 8–10 am Parent/Child Spa Day

12 15 18 20 21 22 26 31 JUNE 5 9 11 15 17 18 19 21 23 JULY 3 4 14 15 16 17 20 31 AUGUST 7 11 14 19 20 21 24 26 30

Arts and Crafts Night, 6:30–7:30 pm Indian River Indoor Pool Grand Opening! Member Appreciation Day, 8:30–11:30 am; 5–7 pm Family Game Night, 6:30–7:30 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–10 pm Pancakes for Pictures (ChildWatch), 8–10 am Active Older Adults Day, 10 am–1 pm Memorial Day, YMCA Open 7 am–2 pm Memorial Day Pool Party, 11 am–1 pm Salem Closed for Memorial Day Pancakes for Pictures (ChildWatch), 8–10 am Arts and Crafts Night, 6:30–7:30 pm Family Dinner (Salem), 6–8 pm Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten Graduation (Salem) Family Game Night, 6:30–7:30 pm Salem Family Center Closed Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–10 pm Pancakes for Pictures (ChildWatch), 8–10 am Summer Camp Begins Family Water Fun begins at the Pool, 6:30 pm Pancakes for Pictures (ChildWatch), 8–10 am Independence Day, YMCA Open, 11 am–2 pm July 4th Pool Party, 11 am–1 pm Arts and Crafts Night, 6:30–7:30 pm Family Game Night, 6:30–7:30 pm Summer Camp Cookout (Salem) Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–10 pm Pancakes for Pictures (ChildWatch), 8–10 am Member Appreciation Day, 8:30–11:30 am; 5–7 pm Indian River Pool Closes at 5 pm Pancakes for Pictures (ChildWatch), 8–10 am Arts and Crafts Night, 6:30–7:30 pm Family Relay at the pool, 11 am–1 pm Family Game Night, 6:30–7:30 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–10 pm Pancakes for Pictures (ChildWatch), 8–10 am Member Appreciation Day, 8:30–11:30 am; 5–7 pm After-school Program Open House Camp Finz Begins (at the Pool) K–3rd Grade: 8 am; 4th Grade and Up: 1 pm

Check out our website at www.ymcashr.org/locations/indianriver for our most up to date Calendar of Events.

Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA MAY 1–16 3 5 7 14 15 17 20 21 22 24 25 26 28 29–6/13 29

Lifeguard Classes available New Bible Study begins, 10:30 am Basketball registration opens Women-on-Weights Story Time in Childwatch, 10:30 am Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–9:30 pm Family Fun Night, 6:30 pm Fitness Assessments 9 am–noon Y-Change I and Y-Change II Brown Bag Bingo, Noon Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–9:30 pm CPR Certification Y-Change II Y-Change I Knitting Corner, 12 pm Active Older Adult Day, 10 am–1 pm Crafty Friday, 1–3 pm Lifeguard Classes Outdoor Pool Opens

31 JUNE 1 4 8 12 13 14 16 17 18 21 21–8/23 22 24 25 26 28 30 JULY 2 4 5 6 9 10 12 15 16 17 19 20 21 26 28 AUGUST 2 3 6 8 9 13 17 22 25 31

Memorial Day, YMCA Open 7 am–2 pm Spray Park Grand Opening Ceremony and Memorial Day Pool Party! 11 am–2 pm Child Care Department closed Women-on-Weights Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–9:30 pm Super Senior Friday, 12–2 pm, outdoor pool Chalk it up Tuesday, 12–4 pm, outdoor pool Fitness Assessments, 9am–noon Last Day of Soccer Sunday Slushie Day Bible Study begins, 10:30–11:30 am Story Time in ChildWatch, 10:30 am Brown Bag Bingo noon Basketball skills evaluation Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–9:30 pm Pee Wee Sports, 6 pm Sports Camp begins Tumbling for all ages (see Membership Services desk for details.) Kid’s Club Summer Activities Start Chalk it up Tuesday, 12–4 pm, outdoor pool Karate 6–7 pm, youth and 7–8 pm, adult Cheerleading, 6 pm Crafty Friday, 1–3 pm CPR Certification Basketball practice begins Activate America Camp begins Watermelon Wednesday, 2–4 pm, outdoor pool Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–9:30 pm 26th annual WBP 5k Run/Walk Independence Day, YMCA Open, 7 am–2 pm Pool Party 11 am–1 pm Cheer Camp begins Y-Change I and II begins Y-Change I begins Chalk it up Tuesday, 12–4 pm, outdoor pool Super Senior Friday, 12–2 pm, outdoor pool Family Fun and Fitness Night, 6:30 pm Basketball begins Soccer camp begins Bible Study begins, 10:30–11:30am Brown Bag Bingo noon Adult Night Out pre-registration is required Fitness Assessment, 9 am–noon Science Camp begins Chalk it up Tuesday, 12–4 pm, outdoor pool Story Time in ChildWatch, 10:30 am Art Camp Begins Watermelon Wednesday, 2–4 pm, outdoor pool Cooking Camp Begins Chalk it up Tuesday, 12–4 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6:30–9:30 pm Luau Day 12-3pm Basketball Camp begins Super Senior Fridays, 12–2 pm, outdoor pool Chalk it up Tuesday, 12–4 pm, outdoor pool Sunday Slushie Day Watermelon Wednesday 2–4 pm Chalk it up Tuesday 12–4 pm

Check out our website at www.ymcashr.org/locations/mttrashmore for our most up to date Calendar of Events.

HILLTOP FAMILY YMCA

1536 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach • (757) 422-3805

Monday–Thursday 5 am–10 pm • Friday 5 am–9 pm • Saturday 7 am–6 pm • Sunday 10 am–5 pm

The YMCA and ExploreHealth, A Blended Family In the early Fall of 2009 the “members” of ExploreHealth were notified that effective November 1, 2009 ExploreHealth would close its doors after over twenty years of service to the medical community. This announcement shocked the some 400 patient/members who depended on those facilities to continue their collective rehabilitative therapies as well as the professional staff who had dedicated their professional lives to those patients.

On November 1, 2009 we, the former ExploreHealth members, began our transition to the YMCA at the Hilltop and Mt. Trashmore locations, with most of the 200 or so of us electing to utilize the Hilltop facility. With great apprehension, we began the integration. We didn’t really know what to expect but, realizing that we had to continue a regimen of physical rehabilitation and fitness, we marched on.

they could to make us feel welcome. We were given tours, shown all of the state-of-the-art equipment, and tutored in the use and care of the facilities and all the amenities. The entire Hilltop YMCA staff continues to make us feel at home. Although there have been a few glitches, I truly believe that the transition has been a resounding success. The new operation is now known as Sentara Clinical Fitness Program.

Many of my ExploreHealth family had asked me if I was going to make the transition to the “Y” and I told them that I would give it two months, November and December. I knew that nothing was going to suit me in November because I am a grumpy old man. But after the initial two weeks I became a believer!

I am very thankful for the love and support that we have been shown at the Hilltop Family YMCA and will be forever grateful for the combined professional staff and their collective dedication to excellence. Please contact Membership Director, Tina Jenkins at 422-3805 for more information on our Sentara Clinical Fitness Program

At the Hilltop Family YMCA, we were met by an enthusiastic staff of dedicated and energetic professionals who did everything

Proud Hilltop Family YMCA Member, Howie Carr

Since the late 1930’s millions of children, parents, grandparents, amateur athletes and professional athletes like Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith have all had tons of great times playing and learning the game of Tail Football as it was first called, but more know today as Flag Football. Starting on May 1, the Hilltop Family YMCA will add to that total! Flag Football leagues started on the military bases in the late 1940’s as a recreational pastime to help the troops stay in shape and relax in the midst of hard and stressful times. Since then you can find a game of flag football anywhere, including the Hilltop Family YMCA. Football is the most popular sport in the United States. Some say it the new

Camp Billy Goat Camp Billy Goat is built on four concepts: family, children, community and accessibility. These four concepts define what is important in delivering a quality child care program. The goal of our child

national pastime. Because the game is so popular, many kids will dream of playing in the NFL one day. A great man once said, “The fastest way to kill dreams is to not have one”. There are many Youth Sports children can succeed in at the YMCA.

We offer volleyball, t-ball, cheerleading, Spring and Fall soccer, Fall and Summer basketball, Tiny Tumblers, and many more to come!

care is to involve parents deeper on an organizational level, strengthening the parent-child relationship, and increasing the importance of the family unit.

like swimming, literacy programs, and child friendly fitness programs. Our goal in this area is to offer positive adult-child interaction that helps simulate growth and development. Call (757) 422-3808 to sign up today!

Children engage in activities that positively influence their growth and development;

Please stop by Member Services to register your child today!

INDIAN RIVER FAMILY YMCA 5660 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach • (757) 366-0488

Monday–Thursday 5:30 am–9:30 pm • Friday 5:30 am–9 pm • Saturday 8 am–7 pm • Sunday 11 am–6 pm aims to improve swim techniques and teach safety skills while campers have fun. Each day, children will enjoy a different activity such as competitive swimming, swim lessons, water games and more. Kindergarten through 3rd grade 9 am–12 pm; early drop-off at 8 am. Members: $100 Prospective Members: $120 Extended day camp is available from 12–5 pm for $30/Members and $40/Prospective Members. 4th grade and up 1–4 pm; late pick-up at 5 pm Members: $100 Prospective Members: $120

New Pool With the completion of the new pool, the Indian River staff is proud to announce that our Aquatic programs have resumed. Here is a list of the programs we will be offering in our new aquatic area this summer.

Camp Finz

(August 30–September 3) Camp Finz, a swim camp/clinic for children,

Extended day camp is available from 8 am–1 pm for $30/Members and $40/Prospective Members.

Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons have resumed! Our students range from 6 months old to adult. Our group Swim Lessons are open to members and prospective members. Private, one-onone swim lessons are also available for our members. For more information, please visit our Member Services desk or call (757) 366-0488.

Water Group Exercise

Get ready to work out and have fun! Our popular water group exercise program will be starting up again soon at Indian River! Enjoy our Aqua Zumba, Aqua Combo, Water Arthritis classes—just to name a few! For more information on our Water Group Exercise classes, please stop by our Member Services desk or call us at (757) 366-0488.

Lifeguard Classes

Lifeguard classes are available for swimmers ages 16 and older. See our Member Services desk for more information or call (757) 366-0488.

Personal Training in the Pool

Achieve your fitness goals while working in the water! Workout sessions in the pool are good for cross training, sports injury training and good for any level of fitness.

Synchronized Swimming

Please see Member Services for more information on the exciting new Synchronized Swimming program! If you have any questions about any of these programs, please contact Jennifer Paet at (757) 366-0488.

Day Camp The new format for Day Camp this summer enables kids to develop new interests and learn new skills—all while having tons of fun in the process! Each week, campers choose one specialty camp out of three offered (specialty camps include Fashion, Spanish, Science, Volleyball and more). The week will be primarily structured around the specialty camp the camper has chosen. However, each day will also include traditional camp activities such as swimming, DEAR (Drop Everything And Read), arts and crafts, and many more. Financial Assistance is available to those who qualify on a first-come, first-serve basis. Counselor in Training (CIT) CIT is a full-day program perfect for rising 6–11th graders who are interested

in becoming a YMCA counselor. CIT participants will be given the necessary tools to become future counselors through training and mentoring. CITs will receive their first aid, CPR, and babysitters certifications. Applicants must commit to a minimum of 6 weeks and will be working

alongside Summer Camp Counselors. For more information on the Indian River programs, please call (757) 366-0488. For more information on the Salem programs, please call (757) 471-9622.

JAMES L. CAMP, JR. FAMILY YMCA 300 Crescent Drive, Franklin • (757) 562-3491

Monday–Thursday 5 am–9 pm • Friday 5 am–8 pm • Saturday 8 am–5 pm • Sunday 2–5 pm

Young Member Recognized for Outstanding Character Haley Butler, who attends the KidZone After-School program, was awarded the Roberts Ring of Faith Award for outstanding character and core values displayed during January and February. Haley has shown tremendous resiliency, adaptability, and growth since she first came to the YMCA in November of 2008. At that time, she had just suffered a tragedy in her life and was beginning to come to terms with the permanent change it would mean. Being new to the program, she had to follow the new schedule, observe a new set of rules, make new friends, and listen to new counselors. This was not easy for Haley at times, and she struggled with having to adjust to more changes than she had already endured. Our counselors took Haley under their wings and gave her opportunities to shine.

Haley began to show signs of growth, some of which were: positive interactions with her peers, a willingness to try new activities, cleaning up after herself, following the rules, observing the schedule, and speaking respectfully to peers and counselors. Please bring a lawn chair if you would like more comfortable seating.

Father’s Day

Enjoy a movie, hotdogs and root beer floats with your child on Thursday evening June 17 at 6 pm. Cost is $5 / per family and registration by Tuesday, June 15 is required.

Summer Events

Mother’s Day Gift Making & Celebration

This two-part event begins on Friday, May 7 from 6:15–7:30 pm, when your 3 to 10 year old will create your Mother’s Day gift and prepare for Saturday’s Mother’s Day Celebration. Then, on Saturday, May 8, from 10–11:30 am you and your child(ren) will come and celebrate the special bond between mother and child. Refreshments will be served. Bring your cameras! Registration Fee: $15 for Members; $24 for Prospective Members.

Active Older Adults

Join us on Wednesday, May 26 at noon for a Potluck lunch and a movie. The YMCA will provide the soft drinks, tea and coffee. Please register by Monday, May 24.

4th of July Firecracker Amphibathon

Start your 4th of July off with a bang by participating in the annual 5K run/300Meter Swim Amphibathon. This year’s event will be held Saturday, July 3 at 9 am. Complete the entire event yourself and put together a relay team. This family-friendly event features casual, non-chip timing. A registration fee of $25 is required by July 1. Proceeds benefit We Build People.

Summer Fitness Incentive:

Around the World in 80 Days Fitness Challenge Did you know it is 24,901.5 miles around the equator and we are giving you 80 days to make the trip? Each day you come to the YMCA and attend class or workout you can accumulate 700 miles on your trip around the world. Register today for $7, complete the trip and earn your reward.

Through determination and hard work, she blossomed into a shining example how the YMCA can help change lives. She began connecting with other KidZoners, her counselors and other staff, and inspired everyone who observed her courage. Today, Haley demonstrates the 5 core values on a regular basis and is growing into a leadership role. She dreams of becoming an actress one day, a profession that will make good use of her love for music and dance. We are proud of the road on which Haley is traveling and are privileged to witness her heart warming and inspiring life story. Way to Go, Haley! Congratulations on achieving the Roberts Ring of Faith Award. For more information on Kidzone or the Ring of Faith Award please contact Ann Manning at (757) 562-3491 or amanning@ymcashr.org. Begins June 7 and trips must be completed by August 26. Happy Traveling!

Family Fun: Mocktails Cookout

Come to the YMCA for our first Mocktails Cookout on Tuesday, July 20 from 5–7 pm. We will provide hamburgers, hotdogs and mixed drinks that are family friendly. Bring a covered dish and enjoy this fun family event. Registration is required by Saturday, July 17.

Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp

The James L. Camp, Jr. Family YMCA will host the country’s most popular soccer camp in Franklin from July 26–30 featuring experienced coaches. This camp is the place to learn the sport’s technical components, as well as to integrate this sport into the child’s understanding of respect, responsibility, integrity, leadership and sportsmanship. Geography, traditions and cultures of other soccer playing countries are included in this opportunity. For more information on this camp please contact Ann Manning at (757) 562-3491 or at amanning@ymcashr.org.

MT. TRASHMORE FAMILY YMCA

4441 South Boulevard, Virginia Beach • (757) 456-9622

Monday–Thursday 5:30 am–10 pm • Friday 5:30 am–9 pm • Saturday 8 am–6 pm • Sunday 10 am–6 pm

Swim Lessons “Drowning is the 2nd leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages 1–14 and the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages 1–4.” Source: National SAFE KIDS Campaign

Swimming is one of the top summer activities for families, but is your family prepared to swim this summer? At the Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA, we want to help

prepare your family to become stronger and safer swimmers through our Swim Lesson program. We offer eight 30-minute classes that help to teach children proper swim skills, water safety, self-confidence and social skills. Signing up for Swim Lessons is very easy and can be done at the Member Services desk or online at www.ymcashr.org. If you have specific questions about our Swim Lessons, don’t wait; contact Brendan O’Donnell today at bodonnell@ymcashr.org or call (757) 456-9622.

Day Camp for Summer Fun!

This summer the Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA offers something for every child’s interest from the age of three all the way up to fifteen! We offer Preschool Camp, Traditional Day Camp and eight different Specialty Camps. We offer a “tween” camp, Camp Quest, for eleven and twelve year olds, and a Counselor-In-Training camp for thirteen through fifteen year olds. Traditional day camp gives campers the opportunity to experience a wide variety of activities that

are based on an array of weekly themes. The planned activities will appeal to a wide range of interests such as: field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, experiments, and much more. The Camp Quest campers will enjoy a summer full of adventure and discovery while traveling locally to different destinations. Campers will participate in an assortment of special field trip and activities designed with “tweens” in mind. Our specialty camp appeals to a variety of interests including sports, cheer, art, cooking and science. Our CIT (Counselor-In-Training) teaches enthusiastic young adults leadership skills and the fundamentals of working with children, including CPR, First Aid, basic Child Development, licensed child care protocol, group management, and group games and songs for kids. (CITs must

New Splash Park Includes pool toys, outdoor bathhouses, expanded seating and vending areas!

submit an application, be interviewed and attend pre camp trainings). Sign up today! If you have any questions contact Susan Pernini, School-Age Director, at (757) 456-9622 or spernini@ymcashr.org.

Potlucks and Seminars Keep Us Coming Back Each month, a group of us enjoy a spread of goodies while learning about different topics that affect our older members. George Chandler from the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office has been educating our older adults through a program called CASE, which

stands for Communities Against Senior Exploitation. Topics include Identity Theft, Current Scams, What to know before hiring a Contractor and Telemarketing Abuse. George sends us monthly fraud alerts that we post and hand out at the seminars. We also had the privilege of having Master Police Officer, Dolly Deans from Virginia Beach instruct us on home safety and helpful tips when we are out in public places. Our last seminar with George was on Home Improvement Fraud. George has helped many of our members that have already experienced scams and home improvement fraud.

If you would like to join us at our next seminar, please contact Linda White at lwhite@ymcashr.org or call (757) 456-9622.

OUTER BANKS FAMILY YMCA 3000 S. Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC • (252) 449-8897 Monday–Friday 5 am–9 pm • Saturday 8 am–6 pm • Sunday 1–6 pm

Water Park Opening Early this Spring!

Our Outdoor Water Park is opening early this year! Starting May 1 we have new hours of operation. Various special events will be held throughout the summer. Every Sunday during pool hours we will host a Float ‘N Fun for everyone. Bring your favorite floats and toys to our pool and we will provide the sidewalk chalk, water volleyball games and giant floats. Remember When Wednesdays are from 2–4 pm every week. Play with hula-hoops, play jacks and hopscotch, and dive for pennies. We will even have snow cones! Join us Friday afternoons too for Diving Contests. We want to see your best splash and best form. Prizes will be awarded.

Summer Camp Summer just would not be the same without the excitement and adventure of the Outer Banks Family YMCA Day Camp program. Kids get a summer of selfdiscovery, adventure, fun and learning that will last a lifetime. We fill the days with activities that foster caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Each week campers will have the choice of two different themes, everything from Kitchen Concoctions and Space is the Place to Fashion and Slimy, Icky and Weird.

Join us for Summer Camp Open House on May 22 from 1–5 pm. Each camp day starts at 7:30 am and ends at 6 pm, Monday through Friday. Registration is on a weekly basis starting June 14 and ending on August 20. Day camp is for youth between ages 5 to 12. For more information contact Member Services at (252) 449-8897.

Splash & Laugh’s Summer Splash Blast June 11, 6–9 pm Free for Members

at our pool where we will have karaoke, corn hole, music, water volleyball, giant floats, food, and lots of fun!

Locals’ Appreciation Activity Water gun shoot-offs and target practice, cookout, corn hole, dive pool cannonball contest and more!

School’s out for summer! Splash and laugh with your friends at the YMCA with open mic night at the outdoor pool, karaoke, improv, music and fun. Come play corn hole, water volleyball, and cook out with us while we decorate the deck.

Back-in-School Bash August 14 6–9 pm Free for Members

Teen Nights at the Pool Music, pizza, karaoke, corn hole, water volleyball, Skate Park, splash and dive contest.

Sprint, Splash and Dash June 20, 9 am $20 Members $30 Prospective Members

6–9 pm 13–17 years old $5/Member & Prospective Members June 26, July 24, August 14

Swim 1000 meters in the indoor pool and run 6.5 miles through the Nags Head Woods path and back to finish at the outdoor pool. Then stay and enjoy the day

Special Events Year Rounders’ Round Up May 22 6–9 pm Free for Members

School’s back in session but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Celebrate the beginning of another season with us at the YMCA. Come play corn hole, water volleyball, and cook out with us. Visit our Calendar of Events on www.ymcashr.org for all the latest and become a fan on Facebook for regular updates about what is happening!

SUFFOLK FAMILY YMCA

2769 Godwin Boulevard, Suffolk • (757) 934-9622

Monday–Friday 5 am–10 pm • Saturday 8 am–6 pm • Sunday 11 am–6 pm

Learning to Swim Meet the “Y-Kids”: Elijah 6, Jacob 5, Markee 5, and James 6. Eli began as a natural born swimmer. While he clearly loved the water, he needed to learn caution. Jacob without hesitation, thought he could do it all with a little encouragement. Markee had reservations but really wanted to learn swim. James, well, let’s just say he can climb. I wore him as a hat more days than I care to remember and took months of gentle reassurance for him and his Mom. Meet the “Y-Moms”: Michelle, Stephanie, and Julia. Each arrived with different expectations and hopes, yet quickly recognized a kinship among them. Spending month after month together they became more than “Moms-In-Waiting” and more closely, friends of a “Y-Family,” sharing their life stories. While the “Y-Kids” were learning life skills, character values and swimming, they grew to be conscious of the value of each individual swimmer. Meanwhile a common interest among the moms sparked a “we can ” learn to swim class.

With this decision the pool was filled with fun, laughter and the encouragement of the team spirit as they embarked on their own water adventure. These relationships have led to so much more than warming a bench in the hallway. Lunch dates, playing at the park, birthday parties, babysitting and support for each other when sick or a husband

is at war. Four little swimmers, three fantastic moms and I have built a strong “Y-Community.” I am delighted to report that moms and kids alike, have all learned to swim! Please contact the Aquatics Director, Karen Johnston, at 934-9622 ext. 14 or kjohnston@ymcasr.org for further assistance. See you at the pool!

Summer Events • YMCA Members ages 5–18 years old • Swim 1 lap (50 meters) front crawl with rotary • Breathing (25 meters ages 6 and under) • Swim 1 lap (50 meters) back crawl (25 meters ages 6 and under)

Summer Swim Team Register now for the 2010 Summer Swim Team. The Suffolk Family YMCA Gators Summer Season May 24–July 17, 5:30–6:15 pm for Beginners and 6:15–7:15 pm for Advanced swimmers. Try outs are May 19 and 20 from 5:30–6:30 pm. Minimum requirements for all swimmers at try outs:

(*previous Swim Team members and swimmers who complete Swim Camp will not have to try out).

All swimmers must have some knowledge of other strokes. No practice or meets Memorial Day weekend. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact Karen Johnston, Aquatics Director at (757) 934-9622.

Summer Soccer Register now for Soccer! We offer soccer for ages 3 to 18. We would love to have your kids play in our everyone plays, everyone wins Youth Sports program! If you have any questions regarding this,

please contact Mario Faulk, Senior Child Care Director at (757) 934-9622.

TAYLOR BEND FAMILY YMCA 4626 Taylor Road, Chesapeake • (757) 638-9622

Monday–Friday 5 am–10 pm • Saturday 7 am–6 pm • Sunday 8 am–6 pm

Leaders’ Club The Taylor Bend Family YMCA Leaders Club is a great opportunity for teens ages 11–18 to build leadership skills that will allow them to become servant leaders in the community. Teens develop these skills through physical education, working with children, volunteering, and learning to work with a group of like-minded teens. In the 2009/2010 school year, our Leaders planned and operated two fundraising events, and helped raise money for We Build People. Leaders Club operates September through June and ends with a week-long trip to Blue Ridge Leaders’ School (BRLS) in Black Mountain, North Carolina. This week-long experience is the essence of leadership

training. BRLS involves numerous clubs and several hundred leaders, their advisors and Y staff. In 2010, 14 Taylor Bend Leaders will attend BRLS. We hope to continue the tradition in 2011! We will be accepting applications during the month of August; applications are available at our Member Services desk. For more information about Leaders Club or how you can sponsor a leader by making a charitable donation to our We Build People Campaign, please contact Jessica Rubio, Youth and Teen Director, at 638-9622 or jrubio@ymcashr.org.

Leaders from BRLS, 2009.

Y-Change Success Story of class, I felt like I was part of a family. I learned that exercising could be fun, and I’ve made some amazing friends along the way. I now look forward to coming to the YMCA every day, and I can’t wait to share my accomplishments with my friends from our Y-Change class. We’re always cheering each other on and celebrating each other when someone achieves one of their goals. Since I joined the gym, I’ve lost about 40 pounds and 3 dress sizes, and I know I couldn’t have done it without Y-Change. My husband and I are now expecting our first child and I know that the steps we have taken to improve our health will greatly improve our roles as parents.” “My name is Ben. Y-Change has given me the tools to understand my fitness and nutritional needs, set goals, and see to it that I meet those

goals. Those tools have helped me improve my overall fitness, increase my energy, compete in my first 5k event, and lose just over 100 pounds in six and a half months since joining the YMCA and beginning the Y-Change program. Along the way, my wife and I have met some great friends in the program and take joy in sharing and hearing the accomplishments and goals we have all met. I’m glad that we have taken the monumental step towards a healthy lifestyle so that we can be a positive influence on our child’s health.”

Special Events

The outdoor pool will be open Monday– Friday 10:30 am–7:30 pm; Saturday– Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.

Happy Birthday Taylor Bend!

The Taylor Bend Family YMCA has made a new addition to our Outdoor Aquatic Center. Come try the giant new water slides with two tubes that spiral and splash, you’re sure to have a blast on the biggest YMCA water slides in Hampton Roads. Enjoy your “stay-cation” at Taylor Bend Family YMCA with planned family fun activities and our exciting new water slide—fun for the whole family! The Outdoor Pool will have a preview weekend May 22–23 from 1–5 pm. Regular summer pool hours begin Saturday, May 29.

Active Older Adults (AOA) Day

Before

After

“My name is Katie. I had always thought of exercise as work, and not as something fun to do. We chose the YMCA in large part because of the Y-Change Program. We knew we needed help making a lifestyle change, and decided Y-Change would be a good place to start. From the first day

New Water Slide

Join us on Wednesday, May 26, 10 am– 1:30 pm for spirited AOA Group Exercise classes, health screenings, wellness assessments, an educational session and a luncheon from 12:15–1:30 pm. This event is open to the public and free for prospective members, so feel free to bring a friend! For more information, please contact Teresa Mowry, Senior Health and Wellness Director, at (757) 638-9622 or tmowry@ymcashr.org.

—Ben and Katie McGinnis Our 6-week Y-Change program is designed to help you meet your personal wellness goals. For more information, please contact Lisa Groh, Y-Change Director, at 638-9622 or lgroh@ymcashr.org

Join us on the pool deck on Sunday, July 4, 2010 to celebrate the 4th birthday of Taylor Bend Family YMCA. The YMCA of South Hampton Roads has been serving the community of South Hampton Roads for 125 years, and we are honored to be a part of this tradition. Thank you for being a member of Taylor Bend Family YMCA!

YMCA CAMP SILVER BEACH P.O. Box 69, Jamesville • (757) 442-4634 www.CampSilverBeach.org

A Chesapeake Bay Adventure YMCA Camp Silver Beach is nestled in 151 beautiful acres on the Chesapeake Bay on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, with 1,200 feet of pristine beachfront offering fun and recreation year round. Camp Silver Beach is one of the largest Y camps in the nation offering activities for youth, teens, families and groups.

Summer Resident Camp

We offer weekly sessions from mid-June to mid-August for girls and boys from ages 8-16 years old. Three-week teen programs are available for rising freshman, sophomores and juniors. Campers build confidence, learn sportsmanship, find potential, grow friendships and develop a healthy independence through traditional camp and adventure-based activities. Respect and honesty come packaged in water adventures, woodland walks and campfire sing-a-longs. Friendships are what make campers and counselors return year after year. Well trained staff from around the world make for the experience of a lifetime.

Why the Camping Experience is Important

Camp provides children with a community of compassionate and reliable adults, who foster experiential education. As a result,

children gain a sense of identity, selfesteem, and respect, as well as develop leadership skills and an appreciation for others. Traditional camp activities focus on developing healthy relationships, both peer-to-peer and camper-to-adult. The goal is for campers to become more caring and responsible and to understand the importance of giving. Campers also learn to stand up for their beliefs. Visit www.CampSilverBeach.org for more information and to watch our video, and don’t forget to become a fan on Facebook!

Book a conference or retreat at Silver Beach!

YMCA Conference & Retreat Center at Silver Beach is the ideal setting for restorative inspiration. Whether you’re planning a day of team-building activities or a week-long family reunion, we offer full-service dining and lodging for up to 400 guests. Visit www.silverbeachconference.org for a complete list of activities or contact our Conference Coordinator at (757) 275-9441 for an information packet.

Also follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/yshr_sbconfer. Join us for: • Church Ministry Retreats • Corporate Meetings & Seminars • Leadership Development Programs • Team Building Workshops • Family Reunions & Weddings • School & University Events

The finest in camp-setting accommodations: • Full Service Dining & Bayside Grille • Outdoor Chapel & Amphitheater • Adventure & Relaxation Activities • Meeting Space with Audio/Visual Capabilities • State-of-the-Art Fitness Center • Wireless Internet

THE FIRST TEE OF HAMPTON ROADS 2400 Tournament Drive, Virginia Beach • (757) 563-8990 www.TheFirstTeeHR.org

Include The First Tee in your YMCA membership. Add The First Tee amenity to your YMCA membership for only $10/month, and enjoy even more:

The First Tee is a national golf program for children, originally founded by the PGA of America, PGA Tour, Augusta National Golf Club, LPGA and United States Golf Association. Now the YMCA of South Hampton Roads has the honor of being a part of this youth initiative. The mission of The First Tee of Hampton Roads is to enrich children’s lives, through the development of skills, character, values, self-esteem, sportsmanship, pride and integrity through the game of golf. Children play and learn at all ability levels. Family and adult golf available. The Virginia Beach facility includes a Nine Hole Golf Course, Driving Range, Short Game Practice Area and a Clubhouse/ Learning Center. The second The First Tee facility is located at Upshur Neck Farms on the Eastern Shore of Virginia in the town of Quinby. Call the Eastern Shore location at (757) 787-5601 for more information. Additional The First Tee programs are run at Lambert’s Point in Norfolk, The Pines in Elizabeth City, Hell’s Point in Virginia Beach, and Cedar Point in Suffolk. Classes are held year round at our Virginia Beach and Lambert’s Point facilities.

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Unlimited rounds of golf at our Virginia Beach facility

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Use of clubs and bags

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Unlimited driving range use

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Complimentary range balls

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Unlimited putting green and short-game area use

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Reduced fees on certification classes and summer golf camp

The First Tee memberships are available at the Virginia Beach location. Members of The First Tee receive reduced greens fees and range balls, as well as use of the short game area. Participation in The First Tee certification program requires a current membership.

YMCA of South Hampton Roads members get a 50% discount on The First Tee annual membership dues. The First Tee Member: $35 Individual; $70 Family YMCA Member: $17.50 Individual; $35 Family

Junior Golf Camp The First Tee of Hampton Roads YMCA will offer 11 junior golf camps this summer for boys and girls, ages 8–17. All camps are limited to the first 50 registered participants. Camps operate Monday through Thursday, from 9 am until 4 pm. Curriculum is designed for all skill levels, and includes equipment (if needed), lessons, organized course play, and drinks. Campers are also

eligible to participate in the Friday Junior Golf Tournament, during the week attending camp. Members: $140/week Prospective Members: $165/week For additional information please contact Kristal Swem, Director of Golf Operations, at (757) 563-8990 or kswem@ymcashr.org.

Camp Dates: Session 1:

June 21–24

Session 7:

August 2–5

Session 2:

June 28–July 1

Session 8:

August 9–12

Session 3:

July 5–8

Session 9:

August 16–19

Session 4:

July 12–15

Session 10:

August 23–26

Session 5:

July 19–22

Session 11:

August 30–September 2

Session 6:

July 26–29

Too Good for Drugs Growing up is a risky business—it’s a fact. Developmental risks coupled with environmental risks make the journey through adolescence tough. Every kid needs positive role models and supportive people to help along the way. Each child needs to learn and practice essential life skills to better navigate the challenging passage to adulthood. The YMCA Community Services Branch in partnership with the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth teaches kids in YMCA afterschool programs the facts about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs—facts that help kids set goals and make good decisions that contribute to their health and well-being. Program lessons and activities give kids skills for managing emotions, communicating effectively, making positive friendships, countering social influences, analyzing media messages and refusing peer pressure. Its sound instructional methods build self-efficacy and promote

pro-social attitudes and behaviors in fun and engaging ways.

Tobacco Settlement Foundation and the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth.

Each year YMCA Community Services reaches more than 800 kids with the Too Good for Drugs program. Over the next three years all kids in a YMCA after-school program will have the opportunity to participate thanks to funding provided through the Virginia

Do your kids participate in a YMCA afterschool program? For more information about YMCA after-school programming, please call (757) 962-5555 for the YMCA nearest you. For more information about YMCA Community Services call (757) 962-2112.

Annual Giving

they feel safe and wanted. This is your YMCA.

Helping those in need has never been more important than today. Our neighbors and friends are facing obstacles that as a society we have not had to face before. Sure there have been challenges, natural disasters, and economic nightmares before but I don’t recall all these things happening at the same time.

To be able to serve the community so effectively we need all our members involved in helping to support the programs listed above. We need your time, treasure, and talent to truly make a difference. Every spring, all your YMCAs, run our annual We Build People campaign. This is when you, as our members, can help the YMCA give these opportunities to those who are going through rough times. 100% of your tax deductible contribution goes directly back to make a positive difference in someone’s life.

I thank you from the thousands of kids and families who are helped annually by the We Build People campaign and members like you who have made the commitment to change.

Every year the YMCA tries to make these burdens a little easier. We try to help parents not have to decide whether or not they leave their 8 year old home in the afternoon with the TV and computer as their role model. We run programs for teens that help them make positive choices at a time in their life where a decision could affect the rest of their life. We offer hands on care through fitness to our young people who statistics say they are the first generation that will not outlive their parents because of youth obesity. We offer environments for people of all ages where

Over the next several weeks when a volunteer calls you and asks for your commitments, please do so with pride knowing you are helping to change someone’s life. Please do so knowing that you help to make a parent’s decision easier. Please do so knowing that you are helping teen make positive choices. Most importantly, please do so because it will make you feel great.

Tom Button, Director of Annual Gifts

McDonalds Supports the YMCA of South Hampton Roads Vibrant color, movement, and your hand…the three keys to a healthy, nutritionally sound body. Everyone knows that good nutrition and being physically active are essential to maintaining good health. Yet, the overall state of this country is still very unhealthy. It is crucial to stop making excuses and begin to follow these 3 easy guidelines to improved overall health. First, when you look down at your plate at every meal you should see at least 3 colors staring back at you (white, brown, and dull yellow are all the same color). A meal containing 3 colors with at least two being vibrant colors means it should be rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals because of the fruits and vegetables on your plate. As far as the one dull color on your plate…. go for brown! Brown rice, whole grain pasta, whole wheat bread, oatmeal, nuts, seeds, or beans all mean your body is getting complex carbohydrates and fiber at every meal which is crucial to maintaining an adequate body weight and helping your heart and gastrointestinal system. Next you have to move! Only 40% of Americans lead an active lifestyle yet research has shown that exercise helps protect your heart from disease, decrease your risk of diabetes and osteoporosis, and even decrease your risk of certain cancers. It only takes 5-minute intervals six times a day, or 30 minutes of total exercise daily to decrease your cancer and heart disease risk. Try these easy tips: 1. Park far away in a parking lot and power walk into and out of a store

Turn your Rental Home into a Y-Home! Stay at a Y-Amenities property Increase demand for your rental home by boosting your home’s value and offering a variety of fun family activities to your guests on their vacation! We advertise for Y-Homes through our YMCA website, TV commercials, radio

2. Take the stairs up and down in any building you are in twice before going where you need to 3. During commercials of television shows run up and down your staircase or take a quick lap around your house 4. Jog or walk in place every time you are talking on the phone 5. Put on high energy music and dance while you clean your house Finally, Americans do not know portion control, which is a major contributor to the obesity epidemic in this country and the increase in heart disease and cancer. But weight control is all in your hands both literally and figuratively. Your fist is your carbohydrate, your palm is your protein, your thumb tip is your fat, and the cup of your hand is snacks. Follow these simple guidelines to achieve your ideal body weight: 1. 3 fist sizes of starches, potato, or sugar based foods per day announcements, email blasts, printed visitor ads and much more. Your rental guests can access the YMCA when they stay in your home and enjoy the pools, Health & Wellness Center, Group Exercise classes, and so much more. Included in your membership is a free Parents’ Night Out for the young children of your renters. This allows the parents to enjoy a night out, while their children are safe at the YMCA.

2. 5–9 fist sizes of fruits and vegetables per day 3. 3 palm size portions of lean protein per day 4. 3–5 thumb tip size oils or fats per day 5. 1 handful of snacks per day 6. 1 thumb size of cheese per day 7. 3 fists (or 1 c.) of non-fat dairy per day So when you are eating at home, out at a restaurant or going through the drivethrough make sure you choose food with vibrant colors and whole grains, look at your hand for portion control, and then move before and after your meal. Your body and your life will thank you for it! Shaye Arluk, MS, RD McDonald’s Nutritional Consultant Shaye Arluk is a registered dietitian and nutritional consultant for McDonald’s. She is working with them to promote their Balanced Active Lifestyle Campaign and the nutritionally sound food options McDonald’s offers.

For more information, please contact Membership Director, Laura Kirby, at (252) 449-8897. Call (252) 449-8897 for more information or visit ymcashr.org/ locations/outerbanks/amenities.

Serving Coastal Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina Join one–Join them all Members of the YMCA of South Hampton Roads have full access to any YMCA facility in this list and a variety of programs and events.

Family Centers Albemarle Family YMCA 1240 North Road Street Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 (252) 334-9622

Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA 633 South Battlefield Boulevard Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 (757) 546-9622

Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA 4441 South Blvd. Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452 (757) 456-9622

Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA 312 West Bute Street Norfolk, Virginia 23510 (757) 622-9622

Greenbrier Family YMCA 1033 Greenbrier Parkway Chesapeake, Virginia 23320 (757) 547-9622

Outer Banks Family YMCA 3000 South Croatan Highway Nags Head, North Carolina 27959 (252) 449-8897

Dominion Tower 999 Waterside Drive, 4th Floor Norfolk, Virginia 23510 (757) 627-4124

Greenbrier North YMCA Wellness & Racquetball Center 2100 Old Greenbrier Road Chesapeake, Virginia 23320 (757) 366-9622

Suffolk Family YMCA 2769 Godwin Boulevard Suffolk, Virginia 23434 (757) 934-9622

Hilltop Family YMCA 1536 Laskin Road Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451 (757) 422-3805

Taylor Bend Family YMCA 4626 Taylor Road Chesapeake, Virginia 23321 (757) 638-9622

Eastern Shore Family YMCA 26164 Lankford Highway Onley, Virginia 23418 (757) 787-5601 Eastern Shore Family YMCA Satellite at Eastville Northampton High School 16041 Courthouse Road Eastville, Virginia 23347 (757) 678-5151 ext. 4066 Effingham Street Family YMCA 1013 Effingham Street Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 (757) 399-5511

Indian River Family YMCA 5660 Indian River Road Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464 (757) 366-0488 James L. Camp, Jr. Family YMCA 300 Crescent Drive Franklin, Virginia 23851 (757) 562-3491

YMCA of South Hampton Roads Corporate Office Annex 816 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 101 Chesapeake, Virginia 23320 (757) 962-5555 • www.ymcashr.org

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