Effingham County
Branch
Programs
Childwatch
This is a free babysitting service for our members, enabling parents to use our YMCA facilities unrestricted. Children are signed in and out of the Child Watch. Parents are required to remain in the YMCA facility when their children are attending Childwatch. The maximum daily stay is 2 hours.
Ages – 6 Weeks – 12 years of age.
Monday – Saturday Mornings: 8:45 am – 12 noon
Monday – Friday Evenings: 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Youth Cheerleading 2011-12
Give me a Y....M.....C....A, we love their sports because everyone plays! Now taking registration for Youth Cheerleading for our 2011-12 Winter Basketball season. Our league is co-ed, our cheerleaders are welcome from age 3 on up! Micro-Cheer (ages 3-6) begins in January, ages 7 and up will begin practice in December. Register today!
FUN CLUB AFTERSCHOOL 2011-12
Join the fun every afternoon in our licensed after-school program. We offer a variety of activities including arts & crafts, large and small group activities, clubs, snack time, swimming, field games, and homework time!
Transportation provided from Rincon, Blandford and Ebenezer Elementary, Ebenezer Middle School, and Effingham County Middle School.
Our program is licensed through the State of Georgia and our staff is certified in CPR and First Aid.
RUN TO A NEW YOU!
The goal of this 8 week program is to train you to run your first 5K race...there will be a training program and 5 group runs to get you ready with one of our certified personal trainers. Registration begins October 15th and this program is available to all ages.
Rates:
$70 / members
$90 / non-members
Please contact Tracy Davis, Program Director at tracy.davis@ymcaofcoastalga.org for more information.
Kids Night Out
Come join us every 2nd Saturday night of the month for food, games, crafts, songs and lots of fun. Each month we have a new theme – from Luaus to Christmas parties, we celebrate year round! Children ages 5 months – 12 yrs old are welcome! Rates: Members $15/ child, Nonmembers
$20 / child (20 % off each add. Child)
Holiday Camp 2011-12
Need childcare on school holidays? That is what Holiday Camp is for! Operating from 6:30 am - 6:30 pm, we can provide a day of adventure and fun for your child while you are at work. Please see attached flyers for rates and the schedule for this year.
Holiday Camp is open MOST Effingham School Holidays.
Group Fitness & Water Aerobics
We offer over 30 classes per week, which include Yoga, Pilates, Hip Hop, Tangroove, Active and Ageless, and much more! ALL included with your membership.
Power Cycling
10 + classes every week….what a work-out!!! Free with a membership.
Swim Lessons
Effingham YMCA swim lessons are taught by well-trained instructors and focused on creating a student-centered, caring atmosphere. In this program, not only will the swimmer learn basic swimming skills, but there is also a focus on character values, personal safety and survival skills.
Registration begins in the spring and classes are available May - July.
Summer Swim Team - Effingham Stingrays
We are proud to host the only recreational swim league in Effingham County! Registration is held every spring and our practices begin in May. Practices are held on Monday, Wed, and Fridays throughout the season. Meets are held on Saturdays beginning in June against other branches of YMCA of Coastal Georgia.
Pre-School - Y School (3-4 Year Olds)
We are now accepting registration for 3 & 4 yr olds to join our program. Licensed through Bright from the Start, we introduce the students to Creative Curriculum which is based around centers. Preschool is August - May and the children transition into our Camper's in Training Program during the summer. We can provide quality care for your preschooler all day and year round!
Y School participants will receive priority registration for the GA Lottery funded Pre-K program located at our facility.
Youth and Adult Sports
We offer seasonal sports programs for all ages. Fall Soccer, Basketball and Cheerleading in the winter and Spring Soccer and T-Ball. Please check with the front desk for registration information and dates. YMCA sports are designed to encourage all players to make team sports a part of their lifestyle. The focus is fun and fellowship, and healthy competition is encouraged.
Georgia Pre-K
The YMCA Pre-K program is a fun and exciting way to introduce your child to school! Using Creative Curriculum as a guide, our teachers arrange their classroom into a variety of learning centers that provide the children with both active and quiet play experiences. The lead teacher is state certified and is assisted by a certified para-professional. All teachers are CPR, First Aid and Fire Safety certified.
SUMMER DAY CAMP
Traditional Day Camp or our Specialty Camps at the EFFINGHAM YMCA share one thing: they’re about discovery. Kids have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories. And, of course, it’s fun too. Please look below for information on this year's Summer Day Camp Program!
XT 180 BOOTCAMP
Join us for our youth exercise program XT 180 Bootcamp! This 6 weeksession will be for youth once a week. The Youth Bootcamp will consist of 45 minutes of exercise followed up with 15 minutes of Focus Group Topics including nutrition, character development and healthy lifestyle choices. Each session will have a different focus such as core strength, training for a 1 mile race, etc. This program is available for youth ages 7 - 14 yrs old.
Session Cost: $40/members $60/non-members
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
The Christian Leadership Academy, a seven month program, is designed
to take 12 rising high school sophomores and juniors from Effingham County public and private schools
and train them in the skills of leadership done from a Christian perspective.
The purpose of the Christian Leadership Academy is to train today’s students to carry Christian
leadership principles into the future world of family, education, church, government, and business.
These select students will meet one evening a month, in various local locations, to discuss topics such
Y-NASTICS 2011
Y-NASTICS is an 8 week gymnastics program offered throughout the year at the Effingham YMCA. Serving children ages 18 months and up, we work on the fundamentals of gymanastics. Session 2 of Y-nastics begins October 17th. Below is the schedule for when classes will be offered and the rates. If you have any further questions, please inquire at the front desk.
Rates: $50/session for members, $70/session for non-members
Mothers' Morning Out
Bring your child to the Effingham YMCA’s Mother’s Morning Out and treat your child and yourself to a morning break. Your child will participate in fun activities, arts and crafts, games and music. Please pack a sack lunch and label all personal items. Ages – 6 wks – 5 yrs old
SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday 8:45 am – 1 pm
RATES: Members $4 /hr/child, Nonmembers $6/hr/child
Winter Basketball 2011-12
The NBA may be cancelling their basketball season, by the Y is not! Now taking registration for Winter youth basketball....Ages 3 - 6 begins in January, Ages 7 and up will begin practice in December. Our league is co-ed, our focus is healthy lifestyle and youth development. REGISTER TODAY!
