YMCA starts new afterschool program

YMCA starts new afterschool program
YYAC  YOUNG ACTIVE CITIZENS - WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT THE Y IS IN

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:00  5:15
Wednesday from 2:30  5:00
Registration Fee: $20
Cost: $8.00 per day

10 spots are available in the Y van for transportation from Prospect Point and Blue Ridge for a total of 20 kids. There is no additional charge for transportation.

Participants will have an opportunity to enjoy the following activities in a fun and safe environment:
- multiplayer Dance Dance Revolution along with a 16 player Wii cube
- use of the climbing wall
- after school tutoring and mentoring
- music appreciation  children will be exposed to various types of music, and learn the many cultures that inspired the creation
- children will have the opportunity to learn and enjoy outdoor recreation activities and possibly enjoy a day trip
- computer literacy and training will be available
- art appreciation will be available to children from passionate community members
- open gym and organized activities such as: 3 on 3 basketball, pickle ball, volleyball, dodge ball, racquetball, indoor soccer, and more
- outdoor recreation activities will be offered to children as well
- children will be able to sign up for swim lessons on Wednesday
- snacks will be provided

The goal of this after school program is to give all children an opportunity to enrich their lives. The YMCA believes the community is talented and diverse in their talents.

We have an opportunity to draw from those talents and share them with the communitys youth, Youth Development Director Alyssa Latham said. We would like to provide a variety of enrichment activities, in which there is something for everyone.

Information:
Alyssa Latham
Youth Development Director
Walla Walla YMCA
340 S. Park St.
509.525.8863
alatham@wwymca.org