Spring Break Camp Candids

Here is some pictures from the Wednesday 3/30 session of the Y Spring Break Camp.  Still "camping" until Friday.

Shooting that great shot!

Going for the next shot!

Waiting for the next shot!

Guarding the next shot!

Taking the bus to go to the State Theatre for a field trip.

For more information about Y Spring Break Camp, call 231-933-9622 or http://www.gtbayymca.org/



Register Now! Y Summer Day Camp

First published in the Grand Traverse Insider
Published: Tuesday, March 29, 2011

By DAGNY MONETTE

Registration now open for Summer Day Camp

Instead of spending the summer at home and indoors, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA Summer Day Camp is encouraging parents to give their kids a chance to explore nature at the Y’s Day camp.

YMCA campers gain new experiences, develop essential social skills and create lifelong friendships, while enjoying camp adventures along the way.

Children and teens have camped at our Y since 1985. When at summer day camp, kids are given new responsibilities and they learn independence. As a result, they become more confident, open to trying new things and grow as individuals and as part of a group.

As a leading charity committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y works to help children and teens discover their full potential by providing opportunities to learn, grow and thrive amidst caring, supportive adults.

According to camping experts at the Y Summer Day Camp, there are five reasons why children and teens should experience summer camp:

• For Adventure: Summer camp is all about fun adventures in the outdoors. YMCA camps have a new adventure for every child and teen. Visit www.gtbayymca.org for details.

• For Experiences: Day camps are about learning outside of school, exploring and appreciating the outdoors, developing new skills, making friends and showing leadership.

• For Personal Growth: While being away from the routine back home, youth have a chance to develop confidence and independence by taking on new responsibilities and challenges.

• For New Friendships: Amidst the fun of camp games, songs, swimming, canoeing and talent shows, campers meet new friends.

• For Memories: Summer camp is an unforgettable experience that will give each camper memories that will last a lifetime.


The YMCA Summer Day Camp provides exciting and educational camp programming for children and teens, including:

• Traditional Y Day Camp for grades 1-6

• Sports Camp for grades 4-6

• K-Camp for kindergarten only

• Young Explorers for ages 3 ½ - 4 years

• Y Arts Camp for grades 4-6

• Y Leaders Club Camp for grades 7-9

Field trips and special guests will offer additional opportunities.

Our Y Summer Day Camp is located at the Y Main Facility at 3000 Racquet Club Dr. in Traverse City adjacent to 40-acre woods. The Young Explorers Camp takes place at our Y Early Childhood Center at 1100 Woodmere, Ste B, Traverse City.

To ensure that every child and teen has the chance to go to camp, the Y Summer Day Camp offers financial assistance to those in need.

A special registration night will be held at our Main Facility, on Friday, May 6 starting at 6 p.m. The registration fee will be waived for all those that register before May 27. All camp information is available on our website at www.gtbayymca.org or by calling 231-933-9622 or 231-421-3568.

As our motto states, “It’s more than just a membership … It’s the YMCA!”

Dagny Monette is the YMCA Director of Child Care, Families, and Camps

Hiring Camp Staff

Summer is on its way and that means the YMCA is hiring!

In its 26th year, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA has provided a fun, safe environment for kids!

We are looking for quality individuals to become Day Camp Lead, Assistant, and Aid Counselors.

Must be CPR/ FA certified by June 1, 2011.

Please send your resume, cover letter, and three letters of recommendation to Katie Winslow, Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, 3000 Racquet Club Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684 or camp@gtbayymca.org .

Camp information at http://bit.ly/fSOmlJ .

Y Teen Dance on Saturday

The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA announces this month’s regional teen dance to be held on Saturday, April 2, 2011 with dance time from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. These dances are for grades 6-8 only. The dance will be held at the YMCA’s main facility at 3000 Racquet Club Drive, just south of South Airport Road, in Traverse City.

If you are not one of the 300 teens that regularly attend our Teen Dance events, you are missing out! Here's a great opportunity to get together with old friends, or meet tons of new ones, on a Saturday night.

Dance to the tunes of a professional DJ, shoot hoops, or play table games. Come socialize with hundreds of your friends and have a great time! Don't miss it!


Parents always welcome to chaperone.

Admission is $8.00 with student ID. Identification, proper attire, and conduct are required. YMCA members are free.

For more information at volunteer opportunities contact Dagny Monette at dagny@gtbayymca.org or 231-421-3568. The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA website is located at www.gtbayymca.org and has a Facebook page and Twitter account.

The Y is for youth development. The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA provides a safe environment for teens to learn the proper values based conduct at teen dances and are held monthly. Next dance will be held on May 7.

The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA serves kids, families and communities in the five county area. “It’s more than just a membership … It’s the YMCA!”

FAMILY FUN NIGHTS AT YMCA

The YMCA helps families build the five pillars that support a healthy family home: EAT HEALTHY, PLAY EVERY DAY, GET TOGETHER, GO OUTSIDE, AND SLEEP WELL. By using these pillars you can make the first steps in living a healthier life.

A great way for families to come together and build on these pillars is Family Fun Night. Bring the whole family for a game of basketball, racquetball, and tennis. Don't forget to challenge each other in a game of Wii bowling or boxing! Our Family Fun Night is also a great way to escape the kitchen because we provide a pizza dinner. No dishes or clean up for you tonight!

Family Fun Night is held on the first Friday of every month at the YMCA Main Facility, 3000 Racquet Club Dr, Traverse City from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The cost is FREE to YMCA members and only $15 per family for non-members. The next night is scheduled for April 1.

The YMCA Child Care Center, located on 1100 Woodmere Ave, Suite B, Traverse City, holds a Family Fun Night geared toward younger children on the third Friday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The next night is scheduled for April 15.

The cost is FREE to YMCA members and only $15 per family for non-members for both Family Nights.

More information is available at our website at www.gtbayymca.org or contacting Dagny Monette at 421-3568. The Y is for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Basketball Skills Registration Deadline - Mar 30

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

BASKETBALL SKILLS
GRADES K – 2, 3 - 4

Season: Wednesdays , Apr 6 - May 11, 5 – 6 pm & 6-7 pm (grades 3-4)

Registration Deadline: Mar 30

Lots of fun for the little ones. No experience necessary. All equipment provided. We cover dribbling, basic rules, and how to work as a team. Class meets on Wednesdays for 6 weeks.

Location: Y Main Facility, 3000 Racquet Club Drive, TC

Fee: $25 Y Members $60 Non-members.

Click here for registration form for grades K - 2

Click here for registration form for grades 3 - 4

Today at Y Spring Camp

Some of the campers at our YMCA Spring Break Camp now being held through Friday at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, 3000 Racquet Club Drive in Traverse City.

Campers getting ready for another activity at Y Spring Break Camp.

One of our campers today at the Y Spring Break Camp

Snowday fun at the YMCA

Snowday fun at the YMCA

Thanks to 7 & 4 News for the coverage of our Snow Day Camp on Wednesday 3/23/11.

YMCA Gymnasts Win Hartland All American Meet

4-3-2-1-FUN!

YMCA Gymnasts Win Hartland All American Meet

(Hartland, MI) – The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA girls gymnastics team brought back over 100 awards from the Hartland “All American” state qualifier meet this past weekend, including awards in nearly every division at every level.

FOUR – Jade Turner led the YMCA’s Level 5 team with a fourth place individual all- around finish, including a 9.225 fourth place beam routine, and a 9.25 third place vault.  Level 6 gymnast Samantha Neddo also placed fourth all-around in her division, bolstered by a 9.125 second place floor routine.

THREE – Turner’s fourth place individual score was part of a team effort that earned the Level 5 team a third place all-around team finish.  Sierra Klein’s third place vault and strong support from teammates Darby Drake, Kayla Brady, and Annemarie Jenkins helped the cause.  At Level 7, Francie Flores placed third all- around, thanks to a 9.55 second place vault and a 9.525 gold medal floor routine.

TWO – Kayla Jackson led the list of YMCA second place finishes with a 36.225 all- around bronze medal award.  In typical steady fashion, Jackson placed second on vault and bars and first on beam en route to her individual second place award. 

ONE – Once again, Annie Gerstner and Kendra Benak led the YMCA’s Level 7 team to a first place gold medal with individual first place all-around scores.  Gerstner’s 9.65 first place vault was complemented by second place beam and floor routines, and a third place score on bars.  Benak’s first place individual all- around result came by way of first place finishes on bars and floor, a second place vault, and a third place beam routine.  As a team, the Level 7 gymnasts won vault and floor and placed third on bars and beam to earn them the all-around gold medal.

FUN – The YMCA’s 24 fun meet gymnasts (Level 3 – 4) also competed at Hartland, bringing home 96 awards in all. 

The YMCA gymnasts next compete at the Olympia Gymnastics meet in Shelby Township April 8-10.  For more information about Y gymnastics, visit www.gtbayymca.org, or call Y Gymnastics supervisor Betsy Van Deinse at 929-2869.

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Grand Traverse Bay YMCA Gymnastics Level 7 team.
left to right: Francie Flores, Annie Gerstner, and Kendra Benak. 

YMCA ANNUAL SPRING BREAK CAMP

The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA announces its Annual Spring Break Camp that will be held at the YMCA Main Facility from March 28 to April 1 from 6:30 am – 6:00 pm each day. This camp is located at the YMCA Main Facility, 3000 Racquet Club Drive, just south of South Airport Road, in Traverse City. Welcome spring with the YMCA during its action-packed Spring Break Camp.

There will be everything from sports to arts, a treasure hunt, even a surprise field trip. The YMCA has your vacation dreams covered. There’s only one place to be this Spring Break: at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA!

The YMCA provides parents a place for their children during the day when schools are not in session. The Y Spring Break Camp provides children ages 5 to 12 a place to go at a fully licensed facility. Call the YMCA in Traverse City at 933-9622 or http://www.gtbayymca.org/ for the appropriate downloadable forms. The fee for Y Members is $16 and non-members $25 per day.

There will also be a Y School’s Out Program on Friday, March 25 to accommodate the Spring Break.

You may contact Katie Winslow, camp@gtbayymca.org , 231-933-9622, or Dagny Monette, dagny@gtbayymca.org , 231-421-3568 for additional information.

“It’s more than just a membership … It’s the YMCA!”

Snow Day at the Y

Children enjoying a variety of activities at the Y Snow Day Camp.

The Bounce House is always a hit.

When the schools are closed for the day because of weather, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA is not. The YMCA provides a day-camp atmosphere with trained staff for school aged children when TCAPS schools are closed.


The snow day program at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA begins at 6:30 a.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m. It's meant to work with parents' schedules, especially for moms and dads who may not have anywhere else to turn on such short notice.

"I believe the parents are really, really excited, and so grateful that they have a place like this that's fun and safe and nurturing," said Katie Winslow, School’s Out Supervisor. “The YMCA is a place where they can come and feel comfortable in a values-based environment."

The registration fee for Y members is $16 for the day and non-members is $25. The Grand Traverse YMCA is located at 3000 Racquet Club Drive, off South Airport Road between Cass and Garfield in Traverse City, behind the Logan West offices. For more information, you can contact the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA at (231) 933-9622 or download a registration form at www.gtbayymca.org.

There still is time to come for the fun!







Y Action in Japan

From the International Alliance of YMCAs:

Earthquake in Japan - Update 4


As of March 22, 2011 the Government reported the total death caused by Earth quakes and Tsunami on March 11 were over 9000 and people missing were over 12600 in Tohoku and Kanto area.

The below shows the activities done in YMCAs in the area

Iwate: The Morioka YMCA has been sending staff and volunteers in Miyako city, one of the severely damaged city. They are working closely with the churches in the area.

The Yokohama YMCA will send directors to help them for one week. Also special mountaineers will be sent there.

Miyagi: The Sendai YMCA started to help people in community by offering place to stay and offering foods to the victims immediately after the Earthquake. Now sending a team to the affected areas for further investigation for possible activities.

Ibaragi: The Tsukuba YMCA helping refugees from Fukushima Nuclear Reactor threat area by offering child care and recreation programs cooperated with social welfare council.

Tochigi: Offering elderly programs in eastern area of Utsunomiya and Haga area, which had damages in many houses. The YMCA is also planning to take care of the people evacuated from the Fukushima Nuclear Reactor problems. The YMCA had some damages in its buildings and facilities.

Tokyo: The Tokyo YMCA has been sending their staff to the affected areas and helping them plan the rescue activities. They collaborate with Y’s Men’s Club to deliver emergency commodity. Some of the YMCA buildings were damaged.

Kanagawa: The Yokohama YMCA has been sending their staff to the affected areas. Some of the YMCA buildings were damaged.
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National Council is the main office to coordinate national wide activities and oversea communication. Right now they have been gathering all the information from the YMCA staff members who were sent to the affected areas. Requesting fund raising from local YMCAs in the other areas and overseas. All the YMCA Japan, have been prepared to send staff and volunteers to the places when routes and places to stay are ready in the mid-and-long term.

Shigeru Shimada, General Secretary
The National Council of YMCAs of Japan

Thanks

Thanks to our 2010 donors to Invest in Youth. http://bit.ly/dNkc69

What happens when you give? Click here

Hartland Meet - March 2011

Fun meet team.

left to right: Nora Galton, Annie Ponstein, Lila Rubert, Avery Wisniewski, Marin Barrett, Ciarra Reicha, Hanna Stalmack, Julia Tabaczka, Meredith Gallagher, Seryna Javin, Skylar Malocha, Malorie Hood, Summer Bennetts, Kora Voss, Olyvia Galton

Level 7 team.

left to right: Francie Flores, Annie Gerstner, and Kendra Benak.

New Program Brochure

You can download the new 2011 Spring Summer Grand Traverse Bay YMCA Program Brochure at http://bit.ly/hnZuSF

St Pat's Family Night at Early Childhood Center

Family Night at the Y Early Childhood Center, Friday, March 18, 6 pm. Geared toward families with pre-schoolers. All you can eat pizza and St. Pat's Day. Y members free and non-members $15 per family. Call Dagny 231-421-3568 for more information. The Y Early Childhood Center is located at 1100 Woodmere, Ste B in Traverse City, Michigan.

Y Night at Mabels TC

Got Stock?

Got Stock? Want to give stock? Appreciated stock makes a great gift to charity and the New YMCA. Please send this form to the Community Foundation when you make the transfer - http://bit.ly/ehxdVD

Call Dave at 231-933-9622 for more information or a presentation about the New Y Capital Campaign or e-mail at dave@gtbayymca.org

Y Family Nights

The Y helps families to become stronger.

FAMILY FUN NIGHTS AT YMCA

The YMCA helps families build the five pillars that support a healthy family home: EAT HEALTHY, PLAY EVERY DAY, GET TOGETHER, GO OUTSIDE, AND SLEEP WELL. By using these pillars you can make the first steps in living a healthier life.

A great way for families to come together and build on these pillars is Family Fun Night. Bring the whole family for a game of basketball, racquetball, and tennis. Don't forget to challenge each other in a game of Wii bowling or boxing! Our Family Fun Night is also a great way to escape the kitchen because we provide a pizza dinner. No dishes or clean up for you tonight!

The YMCA Child Care Center, located on 1100 Woodmere Ave, Suite B, Traverse City, holds a Family Fun Night geared toward younger children on the third Friday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The next night is scheduled for March 18.

Family Fun Night is held on the first Friday of every month at the YMCA Main Facility, 3000 Racquet Club Dr, Traverse City from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The cost is FREE to YMCA members and only $15 per family for non-members. The next night is scheduled for April 1.

The cost is FREE to YMCA members and only $15 per family for non-members for both Family Nights.

More information is available at our website at http://www.gtbayymca.org/ or contacting Dagny Monette at 421-3568. The Y is for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Registration now open for Y Summer Day Camp

Click here to download Day Camp Information Booklet

SUMMER CAMP DEVELOPS YOUTH’S POTENTIAL
Registration now open for Y Summer Day Camp

(Traverse City, MI) – Instead of spending the summer at home and in doors, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA Summer Day Camp is encouraging parents to give their kids a chance to explore nature at the Y’s Day camp. YMCA campers gain new experiences, develop essential social skills and create lifelong friendships, while enjoying camp adventures along the way.

“Children and teens have camped at our Y since 1985.” says Dagny Monette, Y Director of Child Care, Camps, and Families. “When at summer day camp, kids are given new responsibilities and they learn independence. As a result, they become more confident, open to trying new things and grow as individuals and as part of a group.”

As a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y works to help children and teens discover their full potential by providing opportunities to learn, grow and thrive amidst caring, supportive adults. According to camping experts at the Y Summer Day Camp, there are five reasons why children and teens should experience summer camp:

1. FOR ADVENTURE: Summer camp is all about fun adventures in the outdoors. YMCA camps have a new adventure for every child and teen. Visit www.gtbayymca.org for details.

2. FOR NEW EXPERIENCES: Day camps are about learning outside of school, exploring and appreciating the outdoors, developing new skills, making friends and showing leadership.

3. FOR PERSONAL GROWTH: While being away from the routine back home, youth have a chance to develop confidence and independence by taking on new responsibilities and challenges.

4. FOR NEW FRIENDSHIPS: Amidst the fun of camp games, songs, swimming, canoeing and talent shows, campers meet new friends.

5. FOR MEMORIES: Summer camp is an unforgettable experience that will give each camper memories that will last a lifetime.

The YMCA Summer Day Camp provides exciting and educational camp programming for children and teens, including:

• Traditional Y Day Camp for grades 1 – 6

• Sports Camp for grades 4 – 6

• K-Camp for Kindergarten only

• Young Explorers for ages 3 ½ - 4 years

• Y Arts Camp for grades 4 – 6

• Y Leaders Club Camp for grades 7 – 9

Field trips and special guests will offer additional opportunities.

Our Y Summer Day Camp is located at the Y Main Facility at 3000 Racquet Club Drive in Traverse City adjacent to 40-acre woods. The Young Explorers Camp takes place at our Y Early Childhood Center at 1100 Woodmere, Ste B, Traverse City.

To ensure that every child and teen has the chance to go to camp, the Y Summer Day Camp offers financial assistance to those in need.

A special registration night will be held at our Main Facility, on Friday, May 6 starting at 6:00 pm. The registration fee will be waived for all those that register before May 27. All Camp information is available on our website at www.gtbayymca.org or by calling 933-9622 or 421-3568.

“It’s more than just a membership … It’s the YMCA!”

Pickleball Today

Pickleball being played today at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA. Played Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. Call 231-933-9622 for times. Y members: $3 court fee, Non-members: $10 day pass and $3 court fee. Fastest growing co-ed sport!

Help.

Y Community Benefit Report

The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA has issued its Annual Community Benefit Report for activities and programs given in 2010. This report developed by the Michigan State Alliances of YMCAs gives the wider community insights on the mission impact, community benefit, and health and well being created at the Y. The report measures philanthropy, volunteerism, direct assistance given by the Y to community need, and partnerships developed during the year. This report is available to be downloaded at : http://bit.ly/gNBkAo or its website at www.gtbayymca.org .

More Motown Meet Pics

Level 7 team Annie Gerstner, Francie Flores, Kendra Benak.

Level 5 team Sierra Klein, Kayla Brady, Jade Turner, Darby Drake. NOT IN PHOTO Annemarie Jenkins.

March 2011

Y GYMNASTS WIN IN MOTOWN

(Rochester, MI) – Annie Gerstner, Kendra Benak, and Francie Flores combined to win nine level 7 gold medals at the 2011 Motown Madness gymnastics meet last weekend, vaulting the YMCA team to a first place title.


Gerstner recorded a 37.7 all-around score by placing first on vault (9.7), first on bars (9.475), and first on beam (9.25), and capturing third place on floor with a 9.275. Flores finished in second place behind teammate Gerstner in the all-around scoring with a 37.275, including a 9.45 floor routine.

The one-two finish for Gerstner and Flores reverses their standings from last month’s Chicago Style meet at Navy Pier, where Flores edged out Gerstner for the all-around gold medal.

Both Gerstner and Flores compete in the 12 & under age division.

In the 13 & older age division, Benak won gold on vault (9.5), bars (9.35), and floor (9.45). While a fall on beam kept her out of the standings on that event, her three wins were enough to capture the all-around gold medal with a score of 37.05.

The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA level 6 team placed third in the statewide meet behind second and third place all-around finishes, respectively, by Samantha Neddo and Kayla Jackson. Jackson placed second on vault and bars and third on beam and floor, while Neddo won gold for her bars routine, placed second on beam and floor, and finished third on vault. Rachel Ovalle’s second place 9.45 vault added just enough to earn the level 6 Y team a third place bronze all-around medal.

“We have a pretty deep team,” said coach Jennifer Van Deinse. “Annie (Gerstner), Kendra (Benak), and Francie (Flores) performed well, but we are fortunate to have big scorers right behind them in Kayla (Jackson), Sam (Neddo), and Rachel (Ovalle). When Olivia (Flores) and the Davis twins (Amy and Patricia) come back from their injuries, we’ll be even deeper, and we’ll need that depth at state.”

The level 5 gymnastics state meet will be held May 6 - 8 in Freeland, the level 6 gymnastics state meet will be held here in Traverse City April 29 – May 1, while the level 7 state meet is scheduled for May 13 – 15 in Kalamazoo.

The YMCA team has another wave of gymnasts right on the heels of the level 6 competitors, and they combined to win two second place all-around medals and three first place event medals for the Traverse City team.

Nine year old Jade Turner won beam and floor for a second place 36.375 all-around score, and Darby Drake won beam en route to her second place all-around finish in the 8 & under division. The other level 5 gymnasts include Annemarie Jenkins, Kayla Brady, and Sierra Klein.

The YMCA gymnasts compete next in Hartland, Michigan.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about gymnastics, you can call Betsy Van Deinse at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA at 231-929-2869 or their website at www.gtbayymca.org.

“It’s more than just a membership … It’s the YMCA!”

From left to right: 2011 Motown meet champions Kendra Benak, Annie Gerstner, Francie Flores of the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA level 7 gymnastics team.

Y ELECTS OFFICERS AND BOARD

At its recent Annual Meeting, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, Traverse City, elected new officers for its board of directors.

Marc Judge, Traverse City State Bank, was elected as the president. Nick Edson, Cherryland Electric Cooperative now serves as past president. Kim Pontius, Traverse Area Association of Realtors, was elected as first vice president and Lynn Schultz, Cass Street Ear, Nose, and Throat, was elected as second vice president. Tina Piotrowski, Northwest Michigan Surgery Center, was elected secretary. Bill Stone of Plante & Moran Financial Advisors, was re-elected treasurer. These people form the Executive Committee for the Y.

Pontius, Schultz, and Stone were elected to another three year term.

Jay Larner, TCAPS, was newly elected to the board of directors.

Marc Judge, new YMCA President

“This is perhaps the most exciting time to be involved with the GT Bay YMCA! The past efforts of the Y Board of Directors and the many supporters of the Y Capital Campaign have resulted in an incredible foundation. I am grateful to have the opportunity to serve the Y as board president, and look forward to completing this most important community addition! Your support will help - Please join me in making this ‘the Year of the Y!’” said Marc Judge.

Other directors on the board include: Mike Casuscelli, Traverse City Record Eagle; Jill Fenton-Jones, community leader; David Gabel, community leader; Hank Johnson, community leader; Denny Lauterbach, Floor Covering Brokers; John Russell, Great Lakes Images; Jon Spaner, United States Coast Guard; Rita Whaley, Interior Design Studio, Inc.; Greg Williams, Edward Jones; and Ron Williamson, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors.

The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA puts Judeo-Christian principles into practice through membership and programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. In 2010, 2,381 members and 8,071 program participants used the YMCAs 65+ program offerings that served people from 3 weeks old to 92 years young. Over $200,000 was raised last year to aid 500 families to fully participate in Y programs and membership. Over 350 volunteers gave 28,349 hours of services valued at nearly $575,000.

For more information call 231-933-9622, visit our website at www.gtbayymca.org, our Facebook page, News blog, or Twitter account.

“It’s more than just a membership … It’s the YMCA!”

2011 YMCA Men’s “Spring” Basketball League

What: YMCA Men’s “Spring” Basketball League

Cost: $325.00 per team and NO player fee!

Nights: Sunday evenings only at TC St Francis High School

When: Begins April 10

Deadline: April 1 The first 8 paid teams will be entered into the league

Format: Round robin league format. High school age players and above are invited.

Registration: May be started by completing the form below and returning it along with the $325.00 team fee to the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA 3000 Racquet Club Dr. Traverse City, MI 49684. The YMCA phone number is 231.933.9622.

No team will be accepted without a completed registration form and $325.00 registration fee.

Click http://bit.ly/g970hL for registration form.

Pictures from the the Winter Jam Men's Tourney:
http://on.fb.me/eZtVIB   (Thanks to John Russell, Y Board Member and Great Lakes Images.)

School's our - Mar 10 (1/2 day) and Mar 11 (Full day)

Y SCHOOL’S OUT PROGRAM: MARCH 10 & 11


As with any days when school is closed, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA will offer its School’s Out Program for a half day on Thursday, March 10, noon – 6:00 pm and full day on Friday, March 11, 6:45 am – 6:00 pm.

“The YMCA School’s Out program provides parents a place for their children during the day when school is not in session,” said Katie Winslow, supervisor of the program. “Like with all our YMCA programs, the School’s Out Program provides a values-based opportunity for children.”

Cost of the program is $25 for full day for non-members with YMCA members costing $16. The program is at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA Main Facility at 3000 Racquet Club Drive just south of South Airport Drive in Traverse City. This program is a licensed by the State of Michigan. This program is for 5 – 15 year olds.

More information on these programs and any other of our 65 programs can be found at www.gtbayymca.org or 933-9622. A Program Guide is available for download at this site. Become a friend on our Facebook page.

At the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA we are for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

MEDIA: Please stop and ask for Tom or Dave prior to any interviews.

2011 YMCA Day Camp Information

2011 YMCA Day Camp Information

June 13 – September 2 (12 weeks!)

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Brief Information – Click here

Registration Form – Click here

Register before May 27 and save!

Special Camp Registration Night – May 6, 6:00 pm

Day Camp Information Booklet – Click here

Health Appraisal Form – Click here

Great program & activities at the Y and in a 40 - acre wood.

Click here for Leaders Club Application Form. Form and 2 typed references are needed prior to interview for this opportunity.

Call Dagny Monette at 231-421-3568 or Katie Winslow at 231-933-9622

Family Night and Teen Dance

Family Night at the Y Main Facility tonight ( 3/4 ) at 6:00 pm. Members free, non-members $15 with all you can eat pizza.


Teen Dance for grades 6 - 8 from any school, Saturday (3/5), 7 - 10pm, Non-member $8, Y members free. ID, appropiate behavior and attire required.

Y SCHOOL’S OUT PROGRAM: March 10 & 11

Y SCHOOL’S OUT PROGRAM: MARCH 10 & 11

As with any days when school is closed, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA will offer its School’s Out Program for a half day on Thursday, March 10, noon – 6:00 pm and full day on Friday, March 11, 6:45 am – 6:00 pm.

“The YMCA School’s Out program provides parents a place for their children during the day when school is not in session,” said Katie Winslow, supervisor of the program. “Like with all our YMCA programs, the School’s Out Program provides a values-based opportunity for children.”

Cost of the program is $25 for full day for non-members with YMCA members costing $16. The program is at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA Main Facility at 3000 Racquet Club Drive just south of South Airport Drive in Traverse City. This program is a licensed by the State of Michigan. This program is for 5 – 15 year olds.

In addition there will be a full day School’s Out Program on Friday, March 25, 6:45 am – 6:00 pm.

For those who are planning Spring Break in town this year, our Y Spring Break Camp will be held Monday, March 28 to Friday, April 1.

More information on these programs and any other of our 65 programs can be found at http://www.gtbayymca.org/  or 933-9622. A Program Guide is available for download at this site. Become a friend on our Facebook page.

At the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA we are for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.