The YMCA

For Youth Development
For Healthy Living
For Social Responsibility

Summer Power

 

Register online for Summer Power

Or download a PDF from our Summer Paperwork page. Call 612-230-9622 if you need help.

 

  • Fascinating adventures in a safe, quality childcare program.
  • Entering grades 1 – 5 in fall 2012
 

Location

Elk River YMCA
13337 Business Center Drive
Elk River, MN 55330
763-230-2800

Register online for Elk River YMCA

 

Dates

June 11 - August 31, Monday - Friday

-No programs offered Wednesday, July 4.

 

Program Hours

Monday – Friday 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.

Drop-off: 6 a.m – 9 a.m.
Pick-up: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.


Summer Power is a super-lively, full-day enrichment program focused on quality, small group, age-appropriate activities. Kids stay motivated, entertained and are encouraged to make choices and exercise independent thinking.

Each week is packed with an amazing variety of activities including multiple field trips to exciting places plus inviting special interest clubs and unique programs like water games and cooking projects. Kids will learn new things while they make new friends.

No two weeks are alike! Some of the popular things your kids will enjoy every week are:

  • Arts & Humanities – creative projects and learning through the arts
  • Science Projects – fun and learning through hands-on exploration
  • Health & Fitness – staying fit, healthy and strong while having a blast
  • Large-group Games – playing Capture The Flag, Kickball, Scavenger Hunts and other popular kids’ games and sports.
  • Values-strengthening Activities – projects, skits and more to help the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility come to life
  • Service Projects – having fun while helping others
  • Water Activities – trips to pools, water parks and other wet and wild fun
  • Wonderful Spaces – multiple outdoor and indoor areas enhance summer activities
 

Customized Participation

Customize your child’s summer to fit the needs of your family. Enroll your child for the whole summer, choose a few weeks, or mix it up even more with full and partial weeks.

Choose from 3-, 4- or 5-day options.

 

Program Fees

Registration Fee – $50 per child, one-time, non-refundable fee. Weekly fee includes all field trip admissions, open swimming, program t-shirt and program supplies. 

$111 - 3 days per week

$134 - 4 days per week

$161 - 5 days per week

 

Summer Power Weekly Theme Samples

There’s always something fresh and new at Summer Power. Exciting themes guide weekly activities and field trips to keep kids engaged and learning new things.

June 11 – Dancing Days

Happy feet move and groove to new rhythms

June 18 – Ooey Gooey

Messy playstuff makes for fun days

June 25 – Wind & Water

Natural elements power our fun and games

July 2 – Artful Antics

Expressive kids try new art media

July 9 – We Are Family

Creating a fun family night

July 16 – Spirit Week

Hooray! Wear team colors and meet team mascots

July 23 – Space is the Place

Build space cars and gaze at the stars

July 30 – Mighty Jungle

Big-adventure week with cool jungle themes

August 6 – Going Green

All about organics, plants, reuse and recycling

August 13 – Emergency

Our community helpers, bike safety, behind 911 and more

August 20 – Imaginarium

Active imaginations get a workout this week

August 27 – Hawaiian Hullabaloo

Aloha! Luaus, hulas, leis and all-Hawaiian activities


Group of kids on playground
Our children look forward to the Y summer program every week.  They meet new friends, go on fantastic field trips, and participate in group activities where they are learning, even when they don't know it.  The best part is, I don't have to worry about my kids while I'm at work -  I know my kids are safe having positive interactions with peers, and not at home watching television.
Sarah D, summer program parent