2019 YMCA Summer Programs

EVERY SUMMER HAS A STORY

2019 SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE GREATER MISSOULA FAMILY YMCA

Here at the Missoula Family YMCA, we believe every summer has a story. We are so excited to have you be a part of our 2019 summer story! Summer camp registration is now open. Turn to page 8 for details.Financial assistance is available for all Missoula YMCA programs, including summer camp.

3000 S. Russell St. Missoula, MT 59801 | 406-721-9622 | ymcamissoula.org 1

MISSOULA Y EVENTS

The 47th Annual YMCA

RIVERBANK RUN

THE 47TH ANNUAL YMCA RIVERBANK RUN: Saturday, April 27 • 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Missoula’s oldest footrace is back for its 47th year! Join us as we raise money for YMCA programs while winding through scenic downtown Missoula and the beautiful University of Montana campus. With four race options, the Riverbank Run offers something for everyone! Enter in the 1-Mile Fun Run, 5K, 10K, or run all three races in our signature event, the Trifecta (10.321 miles!).

Are you in grades K–5? Sign up for the Good Food

Store’s Grade School Challenge! Special prizes, a T-shirt, and the chance to win a trophy for your school.

Looking to volunteer? Contact Alex Courtney at acourtney@ymcamissoula.org.

Entry fee includes a T-shirt. Register at riverbankrun.org. Questions? Visit riverbankrun.org or email riverbankrun@ymcamissoula.org.

Adult (18+) Entry.............................................................................. $29*/$36** Youth (0–17) Entry.......................................................................... $15*/$15** Family Entry....................................................................................... $68*/$73** Trifecta Entry.................................................................................... $40*/$45**

*Regular registration fee available March 1–April 13 **Late registration fee available April 14–27 No refunds.

Proudly sponsored by:

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HEALTHY KIDS DAY/SUPER SATURDAY CAMP SIGN UP: Saturday, April 13, 2019 • 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Celebrate fitness and healthy living with the Missoula Family YMCA! This free event includes family-friendly activities, community booths, prizes, and more. Plus, it’s the last day to receive 10% off summer camp fees when you register for 5+ camps (per camper). FEE Free and open to the community

SPRING/SUMMER MEMBERSHIP SPECIALS:

Join the YMCA during one of these periods to receive special membership discounts! Mention the special at the time of registration to receive your discount.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

May 2019..........................Joining fee waived for all Riverbank Run participants who join the Missoula YMCA during the month of May! Must present race bib during sign up.

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MISSOULA Y SUMMER CAMP

SUMMER AT A GLANCE

Make it your best summer ever with Missoula YMCA summer camps! In addition to campspecific activities, all summer camps follow fun weekly themes. Themes are woven into the camp experience through field trips, daily activities, and weekly dress-up days. Ages and prices vary per camp. Please turn the page for details.

Week 1 (June 17–21): My Montana Babysitting 101, Camp Imagination, KinderKubs, Rookie Sports, Soccer, Survival, Theater, ZooTown

Week 2 (June 24–28): Monster Mash Art, Basketball, Camp Imagination, Jr. Crafts & Creations, KinderKubs, Lacrosse, Teen Summer Leadership Program, ZooTown

Week 3 (July 1–5 • No camp July 4): Holiday Extravaganza Active 6, Baseball/Softball, Camp Imagination, Culinary, Jr. Survival, KinderKubs, Triathlon, ZooTown

Week 4 (July 8–12): Lost in Space Babysitting 101, Camp Imagination, Flag Football, Fly Fishing, Jr. Art, KinderKubs, Space Explorers, Volleyball, ZooTown

Week 5 (July 15–19): Hollywood Wonders Camp Imagination, Jr. Big Sky Adventures, KinderKubs, MVP Basketball, Multi-Sport, Rookie Fun & Fit, Teen Summer Leadership Program, Theater, ZooTown

Week 6 (July 22–26): Walk on the Wild Side Big Sky Adventures*, Camp Imagination, Camp Ponderosa*, Jr. Art, KinderKubs, MVP Football, Rookie Gymnastics, Soccer

Week 7 (July 29–August 2): Shipwrecked Babysitting 101, Camp Imagination, Camp Ponderosa, Engineering & Inventions, Jr. Culinary, KinderKubs, MVP Soccer, Outdoor Recreation, Track & Field

Week 8 (August 5–9): Fiction & Fantasy Baseball/Softball, Camp Imagination, Camp Ponderosa*, Crafts & Creations, Dance, Fly Fishing, Jr. Climbing, KinderKubs, MVP Basketball, Rookie Dance

Week 9 (August 12–16): Spirit Week Basketball, Camp Imagination, Camp Ponderosa, Climbing, Jr. Music, KinderKubs, Rookie Sports

Week 10 (August 19–23): Under the Sea Active 6, Camp Imagination, Camp Ponderosa, Jr. Culinary, KinderKubs, Multi-Sport

August 26 & 27: School’s Out Day Camp (1 & 2 day options)

*Indicates Thursday night campout for Grades 4+

SUMMER CAMP

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YMCA SUMMER CAMP

CAMP IMAGINATION

It’s a summer of adventure with the YMCA’s Camp Imagination! Explore the world around us and lessen summer learning loss alongside friends and YMCA counselors. Campers will enjoy field trips, projects, stories, experiments, and other exciting activities! Camp Imagination is offered in month-long increments.

Applications available online at ymcamissoula.org and at the YMCA at 3000 S. Russell St. All forms must be completed and returned to the YMCA in order to start the registration process. Open to children entering grades 1–5. There is a one-time supply fee of $50 ($75 for families enrolling 2+ children) that must be paid at time of registration. Best Beginnings scholarships accepted. Contact the director of Camp Imagination at 532-6272 or schoolage@ymcamissoula.org to register. Space is limited.

MONTHLY FEE JUNE $310 • JULY $682 • AUGUST $527

JUNIOR COUNSELORS

Stay involved with the Missoula YMCA as a summer camp Junior Counselor! The Junior Counselor Program helps you develop leadership skills through team building, communication, and hands-on experience all while embracing the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Teens must complete at least one session of the Teen Summer Leadership Program to be eligible to volunteer as Junior Counselors.

LEADERSHIP PROGRAM June 24–28 • July 15–19 FEE $241 • $221 w/ YMCA Family Membership

Applications available at the YMCA Welcome Center at 3000 S. Russell St. and online at ymcamissoula.org.

SCHOOL’S OUT DAY CAMP

SUMMER CAMP

YMCA School’s Out Day Camp is offered August 26 & 27. There will be no other camps during these days. Pricing is per day. Financial assistance available.

Grades K–6 August 26 & 27 FULL DAY FEE $37 per child • $33 w/ YMCA Family Membership • $49 for late registration

Late registration pricing begins August 13. A $5 deposit will hold your position, but the full balance must be paid before late registration. No refunds will be given during late registration.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Greater Missoula Family YMCA Main Number........................................ 406-721-9622 3000 S. Russell St. • Missoula, MT 59801 • ymcamissoula.org

STAFF:

Heather Foster Chief Executive Officer.................... 532-6289 • hfoster@ymcamissoula.org Keri McHugh Chief Operating Officer........................ 532-6266 • kmchugh@ymcamissoula.org

Alex Courtney Member & Health Services Coord........... 532-6281 • acourtney@ymcamissoula.org Alyssa Blank Member Services Coord. ..................... 532-6240 • ablank@ymcamissoula.org Amber Hitchcock Dir. of School Age Programming......... 532-6272 • schoolage@ymcamissoula.org Casey Rogers Youth Sports Coord.............................. 532-6267 • crogers@ymcamissoula.org Dan Cowan Dir. of Facility & Property........................ 532-6248 • dcowan@ymcamissoula.org Daurine Spritzer Administrative Assistant.............. 532-6252 • dspritzer@ymcamissoula.org Dennis Bender Maintenance Supervisor................... 532-6275 • dbender@ymcamissoula.org Eli Catton Dir. of Youth Development.......................... 532-6261 • ecatton@ymcamissoula.org Gena Stevens Accountant.............................................. 532-6246 • gstevens@ymcamissoula.org Joann Steadman Aquatics Coord.................................. 532-6271 • jsteadman@ymcamissoula.org Julie Hofbauer Dir. of Development............................ 532-6251 • jhofbauer@ymcamissoula.org Kara Tuttle Health & Wellness Coord ....................... 532-6253 • ktuttle@ymcamissoula.org Kat Franchino Dir. of Marketing.................................. 532-6292 • kfranchino@ymcamissoula.org Katie Grutsch Dir. of Youth Sports............................. 532-6264 • kgrutsch@ymcamissoula.org Kirby Beierle Head Swim Team Coach........................ 532-6258 • kbeierle@ymcamissoula.org Leslie McShane HR Coordinator................................... 532-6244 • lmcshane@ymcamissoula.org Liz Mutzenberger Business Associate....................... 532-6256 • emutzenberger@ymcamissoula.org Margie Dewing Dir. of the Development Center...... 532-6250 • mdewing@ymcamissoula.org Mike Dimmitt Dir. of Incl. Member & Family Services......... 532-6254 • mdimmitt@ymcamissoula.org Michelle Gather Assoc. Dir. of Membership.............. 532-6257 • mgather@ymcamissoula.org Nanette Melzer Dir. of the Learning Center............. 728-1243 • nmelzer@ymcamissoula.org Rose Kahane Dir. of Aquatics........................................ 532-6255 • rkahane@ymcamissoula.org

2018–19 BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Dan Cravy............................................................................. Chief Volunteer Officer Lynn Riley............................................................................. Board Vice President Jill Galle................................................................................. Treasurer

Dennis Toussaint.............................................................. Board Member Jacquie Katrein.................................................................. Board Member John Brauer......................................................................... Board Member John O’Connor.................................................................... Board Member Julie Robitaille................................................................... Board Member Dr. Kathy Rogers............................................................... Board Member Mary Windecker................................................................ Board Member Matt Hayhurst................................................................... Board Member Ryne Mading....................................................................... Board Member Dr. Samer Khodor............................................................. Board Member Tom Severson..................................................................... Board Member Wolf Ametsbichler........................................................... Board Member

The Greater Missoula Family YMCA is committed to putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

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