Register online for Summer Power Specialty Programs
Or download a PDF from our Summer Paperwork page
Call 612-230-9622 if you need help.
- For youth entering grades 2 – 5 in fall 2012
- Monday - Friday
- Before and after program care are included
Location
Northwest YMCA in New Hope
7601 42nd Ave. N.
New Hope, MN 55427
Register online for Northwest YMCA in New Hope
Program Hours
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Drop-off: 6:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Pick-up: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Summer Power Specialty programs are designed to focus on a favorite hobby or explore new ones! A large portion of each day focuses on the selected program. The remaining time will be spent on traditional Summer Power activities such as swimming, games, and theme-based activities. Program-related field trips are included.
Program Fees
A $50 non-refundable deposit is required per session. The deposit is applied to the session fee. All fees are per child per week of attendance.
- $185 per week
Cooking Creations
- Offered June 25 - 29
Budding chefs learn how to prepare and measure ingredients for recipes that are sure to delight the taste buds! They’ll make mouth-watering main dishes and delicious desserts that everyone will enjoy.
Animal Mania
- Offered July 9 - 13
Animal lovers unite! Here’s where kids learn all about animals. Participants will also visit places like the MN Zoo, tour the Humane Society and learn about endangered species from animal experts. This week is chock full of a variety of animal-focused activities.
Girl Power!
- Offered July 16 - 20
You go girl! Girl Power has something for every girl. Girls will play hard, be creative and take a little time to pamper themselves. The week features a special girls only field trip sure to delight.
Splash
- Offered July 23 - 27
Kids who love water (and lots of it) find that Splash is their program! Each day features a new adventure in water fun including indoor and outdoor water games, water relays, and other activities. Splash kids visit local water park attractions — perfect for cooling off during warm summer days!
Science Explorations
- Offered July 30 - August 3
Hands-on science activities and investigations. Curious kids construct volcanoes, concoct slime, and conduct cool experiments. Science-related field trips add even more wonder to their days. And they’ll solve the whodunit “Who Stole The Cookies From The
Cookie Jar” mystery using newfound science skills.
Adventures in Art
- Offered August 6 - 10
Young artists will express their creativity as they work on a variety of craft projects and art pieces. Kids will enjoy painting, pottery,
beadwork, and other projects they create and take home to share. Artists will explore the many facets of the exceptional art culture
in the Twin Cities through a special field trip.
