A Special Offer for “Y Friends” from the Kansas City Chiefs & YMCA of Greater Kansas City
 The Kansas City Chiefs and the YMCA of Greater Kansas City are pleased to make this special for "Y Friends": Purchase 2008 Chiefs Tickets at a significant discount as a fundraising effort for your YMCA. Join us in celebrating YMCA night at Arrowhead Stadium by purchasing $35 tickets to the Arizona Cardinals game on Saturday, August 16 – this is a $29 savings for all YMCA members! The Chiefs will donate $10 from each ticket purchased to the YMCA annual mission campaign.
How to Redeem This Offer
There are a limited number of tickets available for this offer so purchase yours today online. Select your game and enter promotion code ymca. If you’re a new user, click “Create an Account.” If you have an existing account, enter your work e-mail address and password. You will be able to purchase and print tickets directly from your computer. You can also purchase tickets at the Kansas City Chiefs Box Office at Arrowhead Stadium. Simply bring your YMCA member card or speak the code “YMCA” to redeem this offer at the window.
Through this offer you can also plan an outing for your group of 20 or more people. For more information please call Katie Jackson at 816-920-4539.
Join Us for All Other Chiefs Home Games
In addition, “Y Friends” will receive the benefit of purchasing tickets to all other available home games at the group ticket price: $59 for Red Reserve ($5 per ticket savings) and $41 for Red View. Purchase your tickets to all games by visiting this Ticketmaster page and following the instructions above. This offer is available only through this link and will not be redeemable at the Box Office.
A new era is upon us! Top draft picks Glenn Dorsey, Branden Albert and Brandon Flowers look to make an immediate impact by joining Tony Gonzalez, Larry Johnson and the rest of the team to create an exciting 2008 Kansas City Chiefs football season.
2008 Awaits…Join Us!
Health & Fitness susan-smith@ymca-kc.org
Kid's Tumbling!
Youth Tumbling Classes (Ages 3 to 8) will be an ongoing program every Monday and Wednesday starting in August. All Tumbling classes develop youth fitness levels, self-esteem, and gross motor skills.
Tumbling 1: Ages 3-4
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 10:45 -11:15am
Tumbling 2: Ages: 5-7
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 11:15 - 12 noon
4 sessions (one day week): Member $20 / Non-Member $25
8 sessions (two days a week): Member $30 / Non-Member $35
For more information or to register, email: susan-smith@ymca-kc.org
Metabolic Assessments:
- EXERCISE METABOLIC TESTING: A process that will tell you how hard you should work out to improve your body's ability to burn fat. After the completion of this exercise test, a specific work out plan will be designed just for you.
- RESTING METABOLIC TESTING: This process will tell you how many calories your body burns to function. Results will tell you how many calories you eat each day to gain, maintain, or lose weight.
For more information or to register, email: susan-smith@ymca-kc.org
Weight Watchers
Come join us every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. or Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in the Conference Room.
Membership
Love your YMCA membership? Tell a friend!
Benefits of membership:
- Use of all facilities at all centers of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City
- Free Health Assessments
- Free Fitness Classes
- Free Water Fitness Classes
- Free Child Watch while you work out
- Free Senior Programs
- Reduced rates on swim lessons, kids sports and other specialty programs
Hurry in today and start enjoying the benefits of being a member of the YMCA!
Paul Henson Fitness & Aquatics Schedules
For schedule information and to find out more about the GREAT things happening at the Paul Henson Family YMCA, click the PDF schedule links near the top right of your screen.
Youth Sports kristin-kay@ymca-kc.org
Fall 2008 Information & Registration Form
2008 Summer Sports Recap
Congratulations to Gary Burns' team for making it into the 9-10 baseball metro-wide tournament championship!
Congratulations to Mike Simkin's team for making it into the 11-12 baseball metro-wide tournament championship!
Weather Line: 913-982-4031. Updated an hour before game time.
Challenger's Adaptive Sports Help All Children Score!
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s inclusive programming offers the Challenger program with sports for special-needs kids (ages 5-16). Do you know a child with autism, PDD or Asperger who might enjoy sports activities designed just for them? Please encourage their familes to contact the Y to learn about these unique opportunities. Contact Vice-President of Adaptive Programs Michelle Ford (816.360.3304 or michelle-ford@ymca-kc.org).
Challenger Program Summer Information & Registration
Youth & Family katie-patterson@ymca-kc.org
Art Classes are coming in August!
Be looking for more information to come!
Kids Night Out - great for kids AND Parents!
“Reach for the Stars”
July 25th, 5pm-9pm.
A fun filled night where your child gets to be the star! Dinner, crafts, games, and tons of fun! Ages 2-11
Members: $15, Community participants: $25
Global Action Volunteer Project
July 19th, 9:30-10:30am:
International volunteers from around the world will be at Paul Henson YMCA to share about their native culture for our children! Don’t miss out on this exciting multicultural event! It is free to participate, but your child must be signed into our Child Watch program in order to join in the activities. Parents are welcome to come and observe your child's experience!
American Red Cross Babysitting Class
July 19th, 10-6pm:
Do you have an 11-15 year old? Do you have younger children that you want to protect by having a babysitter that is trained to handle the responsibiliy, and know of someone to recommend this class too? Participants will learn all the basics of babysitting and caring for children, and even receive certification in American Red Cross CPR!
Members: $30, Community participants: $40
Y-Day Mini Adventure! - “Bugs, Birds, and Botanicals!”
July 23rd, 1-4pm:
Come for an adventure YMCA style! We will have fun exploring the wonders of nature. Interactive crafts, games, stories, a fun snack and so much more! Ages 5-12
Members: $15, Community participants: $25
American Red Cross Blood Drive
July 31st, 3-7pm:
The American Red Cross is teaming up with NASCAR! Race to give blood! Call today to schedule your appointment!
All donors will receive a NASCAR lanyard FREE!
You can register for any of these great events today by calling us at 913-642-6800!
Summer Day Camp
“I’m bored”…“There’s nothing to do!”
If you’d like to put those words to rest this summer, check out the YMCA Summer Camps offered at 21 locations throughout the city. The YMCA offers Outdoor Camp, Sports Camp, Traditional Camps and Fine Arts Camp. We even have one for those finicky “tweens.” Check with us for more info or read more at Summer Day Camp & Overnight Camps.
Preschool Camps: Fun & learning rolled into one
Bugs, plants, outer space, the zoo, water fun & more
Give your preschooler a terrific summer experience. Kids get a taste of camp in two-week sessions that include field trips, special guests, camp songs and arts and crafts as well as science, math, literacy and even cooking. Six YMCA Early Learning Centers offer preschool camps. Space is limited. For more information, call the Child Care & Education office at 816-931-1347.
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Blue Springs Family YMCA Early Learning Center – 816-220-1305
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Richard C. Green, Sr. Family YMCA Early Learning Center – 816-737-3744
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YMCA Children’s Center Campus Early Learning Center – 816-931-1347
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YMCA Maple Woods Early Learning Center – 816-468-8780
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Burlington YMCA Early Learning Center – 816-221-2767
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Olathe Family YMCA Early Learning Center – 913-390-7802
Aquatics Deborah-Thomas@ymca-kc.org
Want to be a YMCA Lifeguard?
- Must be 16 or older
- Get trained for a rewarding career
- Learn to save a life
*Contact Deborah Thomas (913) 642-6800 or by email: Deborah-Thomas@ymca-kc.org for information about
lifeguard training opportunities.
Swim Lessons
Our group swimming lesson fill up fast – don’t forget to enroll today! We offer year round group and private swim lessons for parent/child, preschool, and youth!
Private Swim Lessons
No matter what level you are whether you want to improve your stroke technique or maybe you just want to become more comfortable in the water – sign up for private swim lessons today! Call (913) 642-6800 for more information.
Swim Club
- Available for kids 5-18 who can swim the pool unassisted
- Swim club practices on Monday and Wednesday nights from 4-5pm
- Swim meets once per month
- Monthly Registration (join at any time)
YMCA Guest Policy
- Members over the age of 16 years old may bring one guest per visit.
- Each guest is asked to bring a photo ID and complete a guest pass.
- Guests may visit the YMCA three times per calendar year.
- Guests under the age of 13 should be supervised by guardian who is 16 years of age or older.
- Guests visiting the YMCA are asked to either come in with a member or have a guest pass with them.
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