Blaisdell YMCA Kids Summer Programs
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Summer Power#
Fascinating adventures in a safe, quality childcare program.
Grades K – 5 in fall 2010
June 14 – September 3, Monday – Friday
Program Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Drop-off: 6:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Pick-up: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
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.
$170 – 5 days per week
$142 – 4 days per week
$114 – 3 days per week
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.
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.
Wonderful outdoor and indoor spaces at the Y give kids a wide variety of options. They’ll enjoy pools, splash decks, gyms, playgrounds and more.
No two weeks are alike! Intriguing weekly themes guide engaging activities and give kids topics to look forward to. Trained YMCA staff provides supervision, care and guidance for participants in this unrivaled summer program.
It’s honest-to-goodness fun!
Summer Power Location:
Blaisdell YMCA
3335 Blaisdell Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Phone: 612-827-5401
Summer Power Weekly Themes
No two weeks are alike! Exciting themes guide Summer Power weekly activities and field trips to keep kids engaged and learning new things. Specific activities may vary by site.
June 14 – 18 Here Comes The Sun
A kick-off to summer with loads of outdoor activities for kids to have fun in the warmth of the sun.
June 21 – 25 Fun With Food
Play with your food! Try different foods and learn about nutrition. Creative activities will have you using foods like never before.
June 28 – July 2 Take A Hike
S’mores anyone? Explore and learn about the natural world around us with eco-friendly projects and animal track identification.
July 5 – 9 Stars & Stripes
Celebrate the USA and all of its glory! From patriotic anthems to the evolution of pop culture, America comes alive!
July 12 – 16 Rock & Roll
Enjoy decades of great music and dance to the beat that shaped generations.
July 19 – 23 Lumber Jacks & Jills
Learn about natural history and the lifestyles of those that came before us through visits to outdoor parks and museums.
July 26 – 30 Festival Of Nations
Discover the world through experiencing other cultures and enjoying foods from around the world.
August 2 – 6 Circus Life
Join the fun with a week of juggling, face painting and wacky activities!
August 9 – 13 Round-up At The OK Corral
Cowboys and cowgirls giddy-up to the Wild Wild West with activities like bike rodeos, western campfire songs, and the experience of cowboy life now and then.
August 16 – 20 High Flyers
Everything’s off the ground and up in the air as kids take a look at airplanes, kites and all things that fly.
August 23 – 27 Marvelous Minnesota
Paul Bunyan, Babe the Blue Ox and the Northwoods come alive as kids explore the lore, legends and the land we call Minnesota.
August 30 – September 3 Going Places
Pack your imaginary bag for a trip learning about passports, travel agents, transportation and the wonders of touring.
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