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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 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. NEW this summer: Kids Fitness.

No two weeks are alike! Intriguing weekly themes guide engaging activities and give kids topics to look forward to. Themes are outlined on this page at left. 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 Locations:
River Falls Academy
439 West Maple Street
River Falls, WI 54022
715-425-9778

Hudson Middle School
1300 Carmichael Rd.
Hudson, WI 54016
Except for weeks of June 14, Aug 9, Aug 16 and Aug 23 when the location is:

St. Croix Valley YMCA
2211 Vine St.
Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-1616

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.

Summer Power Day Trippers#

For youth entering grades K – 5

Offered June 14 – August 27

Program Fee: $38 per day

Hours: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.

One-time, non-refundable registration fee of $50 per child. Weekly fee includes all field trip admissions, swimming once a week in the YMCA pool, t-shirt and program supplies.

Interested in attending the field trip only? You can do so through our Day Trippers Program. Day trips will be to parks, sporting games, museums and much more! Field trips vary by day and are subject to change.

Summer Power Day Tripper Location:
St. Croix Valley YMCA
2211 Vine St.
Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-1616

Summer Sports#

Mini Sports

Ages 4 – 5 years

Offered June 14 – August 27

Hours: 9 a.m. – Noon
Before and After Care is not available for Mini Sports.

Fee: $65 per week

Mini Sports Location:
St. Croix Valley YMCA
2211 Vine St.
Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-1616

Summer Sports

Learn new sports, build sports skills and have fun playing!

Grades 1 – 6 in fall 2010

June 14 – August 27, Monday – Friday

Program Hours: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m

Drop-off: 6 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Pick-up: 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

$140 – 5 days per week

Deposit – $50 per child, per week, non-refundable. Deposit is credited toward weekly fee. Weekly fee includes all field trip admissions and program supplies.

Summer Sports is a program where everyone plays and the emphasis is on learning a sport and building skills. Low-level competition with high-level FUN! Choose a specific week and one sport or the Sports Sampler week where you can play them all! Each week includes a sports-related field trip or surprise guest plus a fun play day with other Ys.

Summer Sports Program Options
Groups are formed by Grades: Grades 1 – 3 & 4 – 6.

	Dates	Sport
	June 14 – 18	Baseball
	June 21 – 25	Soccer
	June 28 – July 2	Lacrosse
	July 5 – 9	Volleyball
	July 12 – 16	Basketball
	July 19 – 23	Golf
	July 26 – 30	Floor/Roller Hockey
	August 2 – 6	Basketball
	August 9 – 13	Flag Football
	August 16 – 20	Soccer
	August 23 – 27	Sports Sampler

Before and After Care
Available for Summer Sports ONLY – not available for Mini Sports. Located at the St. Croix Valley YMCA this program provides supervised activities prior to and following the end of the program day.

Drop-off time: 6 – 9 a.m.
Pick-up time: 3:30 – 6 p.m.

Fee: Included in the price of Summer Sports

Summer Sports Location:
St. Croix Valley YMCA
2211 Vine St.
Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-1616

Summer Uproar#

Summer Uproar

High-spirited adventures result in growth experiences for youth.

Preteens and teens entering grades 5 – 8 in fall, 2010

June 14 – September 3, Monday – Friday

Program Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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

Choose from 3-, 4- or 5-day options.
$140 – 5 days per week
$124 – 4 days per week
$102 – 3 days per week

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

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

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 field trips, outings to amusement and water parks, and in fun group activities that exercise the body, challenge the mind and nurture the spirit of our youth.

Summer Uproar Day Trippers#

For youth entering grades 5 – 8

Offered June 14 – August 27

Program Fee: $36 per day

Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

One-time, non-refundable registration fee of $50 per child. Weekly fee includes all field trip admissions, swimming once a week in the YMCA pool, t-shirt and program supplies.

Interested in attending the field trip only? You can do so through our Day Trippers Program. Day trips will be to parks, sporting games, museums and much more! Field trips vary by day and are subject to change.

Uproar and Day Tripper Location:
St. Croix Valley YMCA
2211 Vine St.
Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-1616

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