Midway 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
Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Choose from 3-, 4- or 5-day options.
$172 – 5 days/wk.
$152 – 4 days/wk.
$126 – 3 days/wk.
Registration Fee – $50 per child, one-time, non-refundable fee. Weekly fee includes all field trip admissions, breakfast, lunch and snack, 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 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. 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.
Summer Power Location:
Midway YMCA
1761 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
651-646-4557
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 whacky 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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