Community News

(Summer 2007) Camp Talcott is where the older campers build confidence. Campers age 11-15 have fun together while becoming more independent. They have a great time with friends while learning values and developing social, physical and mental skills that will help them in life. Pre-teens and teens require a wide range of activities to be engaged. They provide many options so they can focus on what they enjoy most in sports, specialties, waterfront, arts and crafts. The emphasis is on fun and sportsmanship. Beginners are encouraged to try all sports and counselors help them become more comfortable at whatever level they play. Experienced athletes develop their skills in friendly, challenging competition.

(Summer 2007) Camp McAlister is where young campers grow. Girls and boys age 6-11 make new friends with kids from different backgrounds, neighborhoods and even countries. They learn something new every day and build social skills by living and cooperating with each other. Staffs are trained to help campers feel comfortable away from home. They understand camper needs, provide individual attention and engage each child in active and social activities. Caring staff help campers realize the importance of participating and trying all activities in addition to selecting options . They provide exciting new opportunities and increase skills in sports and creative arts.

(July 2-August 31,2007) The YMCA Houston Street Center is happy to offer their first swimming and sports summer camp. They take great pride in sharing with us the summer camp program philosophy, and goals. Their program focuses on each childs' individual development through programs that build them mentally, physically and socially. They strive for a cooperative environment which each child can have fun and be respected. Programs will help foster self-respect, self-esteem, leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, and experience and skills they can take with them for the rest of their lives.

(May 20, 2007) Sign up today for AIDS walk in New York. It is on May 20, 2007. AIDS Walk New York will take place on Sunday, May 20, 2007. The AIDS Walk begins and ends in Central Park. Walkers should enter the venue at the corner of the park at 59th St. and 5th Ave. to turn in their funds. The walk is 10 kilometers and takes 2-3 hours to complete. All walkers should register using their home address. If you must use your office address, make sure you pt your company name as often times the post office will return mail sent to an individual at a business address. Providing more than one address will result in a duplicate registration. AIDS Walk New York does not require walkers to raise a minimum amount of money. However, they encourage everyone to set a fundraising goal and do their best to achieve it. Also, fundraising walkers for AIDS Walk New York are eligible for several incentive awards.

(April 2-6, 2007) YMCA is having a Splash Week! The splash week is a free program which teaches kids and families to be safer in and around water. This program goes on from April 2-6, 2007. The primary purpose of YMCA SPLASH Week is to help people of all ages, especially children and families to learn basic swimming skills and water safety practices. While participating in the program young people learn about the Y's four core values: respect, responsibility, honesty and caring. Learning water safety and swimming skills helps participants to be safe in and around water. This builds self-confidence and self-esteem which carries over into other parts of life. During SPLASH week swimmers learn about the Y's apporach to living- combining spirit, mind and body.

(April 2-6, 2007) You can be a lifeguard! From April 2-6, 2007, there is a free YMCA lifeguard certification course. You must be at least 17 years of age and pass a swim test on first day proving certain abilities. These abilities inclue 1) swim 500 yards continuously; 100 yards each of front crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke with one arm forward, and inverted breast stroke kick 2) surface dive head first and feet first in 8-10 feet of water, and swim underwater for 15 feet 3) tread water for two minutes with only legs. To register you can contact: Mary O'Donoghue at (212) 630-9624 or modonoghue@ymcanyc.org. Courses are offered in Manhattan, Staten Island & Brooklyn. Limited participants are available.

About My Community

My community is the Chinatown YMCA. When you are a member, not only do you get more than access to a really nice community pool, a gym, and a really up to date exercise equipments, you can also become a part of a community dedicated to build spirit, mind and body. There are many youth, adult and family programs that are taught by well trained and caring staffs.
The Chinatown YMCA is located at 273 Bowery and Houston, New York, NY 10002. If you have any questions you may contact them in (212) 912-2460. This is really a great place to spend some free time. Not only do you work out and get lots of exercise, you meet a many people that you are able to trust. The staffs are very well trained to help in any matters for which you might need help in. There are a free towel lending distribution. The locker rooms also have a sauna room for you to relax in. Last but not least, there is a studio for where some staffs teach programs such as belly dancing, steps and kick box. Chinatown YMCA is one great place to be at. You can get a free tour of the whole facility.

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