Minnesota Valley YMCA Kids Summer Programs

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Summer Power Kindergarten#

Learning through fun and play to help prepare children for school.

Entering, or completed Kindergarten 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. – 6:00 p.m.

Summer Power Kindergarten is a full-day, fun-filled program where children make new friends and learn new things through play in preparation for school in the fall. They’ll explore their world in small groups through age- and development-appropriate activities. Special themes guide weekly features and field trips as kids explore zoos, museums and parks. Trained YMCA staff provides responsible and secure supervision at all times. Choose from 3-. 4- or 5-day options:

$175 – 5 days per week
$146 – 4 days per week
$117 – 3 days per week
Registration Fee – $50 per child, one-time fee, non-refundable. Weekly fee includes all field trip admissions, open swimming, program t-shirt and program supplies.

Summer Power Kindergarten Location:
Minnesota Valley Family YMCA
13850 Portland Ave. S
Burnsville, MN 55337

Summer Power - Burnsville & Apple Valley #

Fascinating adventures in a safe, quality childcare program.

Entering 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.

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 field trips weekly to exciting places. Not only are the kids entertained and engaged, they’re learning new things and making 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

Intriguing weekly themes guide engaging activities and give kids topics to look forward to. Themes are outlined on page 5. Trained YMCA staff provides supervision, care and guidance for participants in this unrivaled summer program.
It’s honest-to-goodness fun! 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.
$175 – 5 days per week
$146 – 4 days per week
$117 – 3 days per week
Registration Fee – $50 per child, one-time fee, non-refundable. Weekly fee includes all field trip admissions, open swimming, program t-shirt and program supplies.

Summer Power Location – Burnsville: Grades 2 – 5
Minnesota Valley YMCA
13850 Portland Ave.
Burnsville, MN 55337

Summer Power Locations: Grades K - 5
Cedar Park Elementary
7500 Whitney Drive
Apple Valley, MN 55124

Echo Park Elementary
14100 County Rd 11
Burnsville, MN 55337


Summer Power Locations - Southwest Area YMCA

Eagan:
Oak Ridge Elementary
4350 Johnny Cake Ridge Road

Pinewood Elementary
4300 Dodd Road

Woodland Elementary
945 Wescott Road

Apple Valley:
Greenleaf Elementary
13333 Galaxie Ave.

Diamond Path Elementary
14455 Diamond Path

Rosemount:
Rosemount Elementary
3155 144th St. W.

Uproar #

High-spirited adventures result in growth experiences for youth.

Preteens and teens Grades 6-8 in fall, 2010
June 14 – August 27, 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.

Summer Uproar is a full-day, experience-based enrichment program that encourages older kids to explore their ever-expanding world, increase understanding, build independence and have a boatload of fun. Uproar brings a multitude of character development experiences to kids through community involvement, leadership activities, team building exercises, goal setting and more! Days are filled with super fun field trips, outings to amusement and water parks, and fun group activities that exercise the body, challenge the mind and nurture the spirit of our youth.

Choose from 3-, 4- or 5-day options.
$180 – 5 days per week
$148– 4 days per week
$120 – 3 days per week

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

NOTE: Summer Uproar activities vary by YMCA branch and program location. A detailed schedule is available here.

Uproar Location:
Minnesota Valley Family YMCA
13850 Portland Ave. S., Burnsville, MN

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