The Bradford YMCA has announced an array of new and returning programs starting in September.
“We’re very excited to increase the number of programs and services we offer at the YMCA,” said Taylor Lubi, associate executive director, Bradford YMCA. “Y Family Time is about giving families as a unit, and as individuals, the opportunities to deepen relationships, develop new skills and interests, improve their health and well-being and connect to the community.”
The Y will offer several new programs tailored to area youth and families. Some programs are exclusive to YMCA members with preferred pricing while others are available to nonmembers at a public program rate.
For preschool kids, the YMCA offers Kinder Club, a drop-off program for youngsters ages 3-5, featuring arts, crafts, gym games and swimming. The YMCA has also brought back its popular 60-minute Sports Bugs program which assists preschoolers in developing body awareness skills by learning gross motor skills.
Children in grades K-3 will have the opportunity to attend “Super Saturday” activities offered weekly from 1 to 3 p.m. Supervised activities will vary each week and a monthly activity calendar will be available at the YMCA.
Youth in grades 4-7 will have options to join the Tuesday afternoon “Adventure Club” which features various themes and activities. The YMCA also offers its “After School Activities Club” from 3 to 6 p.m. on school days.
A brand new offering for area youth in grades 7-12 is “Community Changemakers” which brings young people together, offering them an opportunity to make in impact in the community while finding their voices and activating their beliefs as they work to solve local issues. The club will meet every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. and is free for all participants. YMCA membership is not required for youth wishing to join this club.
“Family Friday Nights” will debut on Sept. 6. Every Friday night, the YMCA will offer members the opportunity to play games, watch movies and interact with other families while spending time with their own family. An activity calendar will be available at the YMCA at the beginning of September.
The YMCA’s popular “Parents’ Time Out” events have evolved into weekly programming. YMCA members with family memberships will have the opportunity to drop-off their children from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for just $5 per child, allowing parents and guardians a chance to shop or catch up on chores.
To learn more about these programs or how to support the Y’s cause, contact the Bradford YMCA at 814-368-6101, taylorl@twintiersymca.org or visit twintiersymca.org.
