River Falls Area YMCA Kids Summer Programs

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Preschool#

Summer Power Preschool

Weekly sessions for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years
One-time, non-refundable registration fee of $50 per child. Weekly fee includes a field trip and a t-shirt.

Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Qualified teachers lead 3-, 4-, or 5-year-old children in activities that will help prepare them for their school years. Your child will learn to write, count, sit and listen, follow directions, interact with other children, recognize and express feelings, and use words to solve conflict. They will also make friends and have fun as they sing songs, participate in arts and crafts, nature studies and much more. See the growth in your child in one short summer as they encounter new people and experiences with the YMCA! Variable schedules offered, including 2-, 3-, or 5-day options. Sign up on a week-by-week basis or for all sessions.

Summer Power Preschool location:
River Falls Academy
439 West Maple Street
River Falls, WI 54022
715-425-9778

Preschool Theme Weeks:

Super Slimey Week**

Water Works**

Red, White & Blue

Food Frenzy**


MN Madness/WI Wackiness**

Bubble Splash**

Going for the Gold**

Jungle Mania

Tents and Toads

Beach Party Boogie

Lights, Camera, Action

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Mini Sports#

For youth ages 4 - 5 years
Hours: 9 a.m. - Noon
Before and After Care is not available for Mini Sports.

Mini Sports is a terrific introduction to our Summer Sports program. Participants will enjoy learning skills and drills while developing confidence in their abilities. Registrations are limited, so register today!

Mini Sports Schedule


Sports Sampler

Basketball

Football

Sports Sampler

Soccer


Tumbling

Sports Sampler

Basketball

T-Ball

Sports Sampler

Floor Hockey

Soccer

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

School Age

Summer Power#

For youth entering grades K - 5 in fall
Must be at least 5 years old to attend the program.
One time, non-refundable registration fee of $50 per child. Weekly fee includes all field trip admissions, t-shirt, open swimming, and program supplies.

Hours: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Summer Power is your answer to quality care and exciting adventures for your child this summer. We offer a full day enrichment program with flexible 3-, 4-, and 5-day options. Kids enjoy their day in small, age-appropriate groups and participate in activities such as arts and crafts, group games, sports, and weekly field trips. Each week features a different theme as they explore nature, science, sports, technology, and more.

Register for one week or the whole summer!

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

River Falls Academy
439 West Maple Street
River Falls, WI 54022
715-425-9778


Summer Power Field Trips*:

Chuck E. Cheese, Afton Apple Orchard
Twins Game, Wakanda Water Park
MN History Center/State Capital, Ft. Snelling
Roller-skating, Bowling
MN Lynx Game, Carpenter's Nature Center
MN Zoo, Como Zoo
Crystal Cave, Mad Science, Science Museum of MN
Walker Art Center, Mpls Institute of Art
Saints Game, Grand Slam
Hastings Waterpark, Cascade Bay
Willow River State park, International State Park

 
*Field trip schedule subject to change

Sports

Summer Sports#

For youth entering grades 1 - 3 in fall
For youth entering grades 4 - 6 in fall
Program Hours: 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Summer Sports is a safe, fun, low-competitive program designed to build teamwork, sports skills, and self-esteem. If you can't decide which week to come, choose our Sports Sampler week where you can participate in all the sports! Whether learning how to play a new sport or refining old skills, each child is a winner at the YMCA! Each clinic includes a sports related field trip. At the end of the week, show off your skills in a fun scrimmage with other YMCAs!

Summer Sports Schedule

St. Croix Valley
Sports Sampler
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Basketball
Baseball/Softball
Sports Sampler
Basketball

Floor Hockey

Soccer
Golf

River Falls
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Sports Sampler

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

River Falls Academy
439 West Maple Street
River Falls, WI 54022
715-425-9778

Before and After Care

Available for Summer Sports ONLY - not available for Mini Sports. Located at the St. Croix Valley YMCA and River Falls Academy Building, 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

Teens

Y Summer Uproar#

For preteens and teens entering grades 5 - 8 in fall
Program Hours: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Drop-off time: 6 - 9 a.m.
Pick-up time: 4 - 6 p.m.

Uproar provides an exciting combination of spirited adventures and growth opportunities that challenge the mind and stretch the body! Exciting field trips, group activities, and local amusement and water parks are among the many fun things to do at Uproar. The Uproar staff provides fun-filled challenging activities and character-development opportunities to encourage independence and responsibility. Meet new friends, embark on electrifying adventures, and create unforgettable memories. Don't miss out!

 

Summer Uproar Day Trippers#

Uproar Day Trippers: For youth entering grades 5 - 8
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, afternoon snack, 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!

Uproar Field Trips
Uproar will go off-site on a field trip daily. Visit the YMCA for complete calendar. Below is a short list of the 60 different scheduled trips.

Weekly Water Parks
Cascade Bay
Apple Valley Water Park
Hastings Water Park
Tropics
Weekly Local Trips
Willow River State Park
SOS Players
Hudson Bowl
Phipps Center
Pro and Amateur Sporting Events
Twins Baseball
Saints Baseball
Lynx Basketball
MN Thunder Soccer
Community Volunteerism
Friends of the Mississippi River
Humane Society
Food and Cooking
Whole Foods Cooking Class
Candy Lane
Recreation
Roller-skating: Wooddale Fun Zone
Chuck E. Cheese
Climbing wall
National Golf Youth Center

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

River Falls Academy
439 West Maple Street
River Falls, WI 54022
715-425-9778

Extreme Skateboarding

For youth entering grades 3 - 5 in fall
For preteens entering grades 5 - 8 in fall

Come to the St. Croix Valley YMCA Royalty Skate Park for a week of skateboarding lessons and fun! Each day kids will learn new skateboarding techniques from our very own YMCA skateboarding experts. At the end of the week, we will travel to a different skate park where participants can test our their new moves. All skills levels are welcome. Private one-on-one lessons are also available. Separate registration form is required.


Extreme Program Hours:
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Location:
St. Croix Valley YMCA
2211 Vine St.
Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-1616

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