YMCA Branch Name

For Youth Development
For Healthy Living
For Social Development

Welcome to the

Valley Points
Family YMCA

In one way or another, we're all connected to the Y. Whether it's where you discovered a talent that became a lifelong passion, were encouraged by a mentor, or where you turn for support with a healthy lifestyle.

At the Valley Points Family YMCA, we believe our programming lays the groundwork for healthy futures, builds a sense of community, and conveys the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Yes, children learn to swim, kids have somewhere to go after school and we teach about healthy lifestyles, but the Y is far more than that. The Y is a place where kids find direction, families come together and people rally to make a difference.

With a commitment to nurturing youth development, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that people of all ages and from all walks of life have access to the essentials needed to be more healthy, confident, connected and secure.

 

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE Y

It's now easier than ever to explore summer with us! You spoke and we listened:  we will now be open on Sundays through the Summer with the introduction of FAMILY FUN-DAY SUNDAYS AT THE Y. Join us for family-friendly games and activities for a fun way to enjoy Summer together at the Y. Both Branches will be open on Sundays from 1-5pm; please see the Welcome Center for a schedule of activities. Welcome to Summer!

Join us for this FREE program for kids at the New Kensington
Branch and learn valuable water safety and swimming tips. The program runs May 29-31 and June 2, with three different age groups (Pre-School, Grades K-2, and Grades 3-5; times vary according to age group). Pre-registration is required, so please call 724.335.9191 or stop in at the Welcome Center and reserve your spot(s) today!

Engage the whole family in physical activity on Saturday, June 9th with an event for every age and skill level! Join us at Wolf Pack Park (Lower Burrell) for RACE-A-PALOOZA and get your body moving! 

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Congratulations and thank you to all of the participants of the 2012 Bowling 4 the Kids event on Saturday, May 5th. Not only did we have a lot of fun (check out the photos on our Facebook page), but it's looking as though we broke last year's fundraising record and raised more than $8,000! The money is still coming in so it might be a few days until we know the final total, but kudos to all those involved for doing such a great job. While this was a fundraising event, it all comes down to how many more kids we're able to serve, so THANK YOU for helping to move our community forward!

If you like to read and are a member of the Y, this is the club for you! The book club assigns a monthly reading and meets the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm for discussion at the Kiski Valley Branch. Book lists are selected by the club six months in advance. Join us at the next meeting (May 29th; Lost in Shangri-La by Mitchell Zuckoff) to get in on the fun!  

 

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Explore Summer with Us by checking out the just-released Summer 2012 Program Guide and getting involved with any of the myriad programs being offered. Look for the "NEW" symbol by all of our never-been-offered-before programs, and find out if you can register online by looking for the computer icon. And a major new announcement involves our summer schedule:  you spoke and we listened... 

 

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It's time for our last "Krafty Kids" class before summer at the New Kensington Branch! This arts & crafts class is for kids in
grades 1-5, and the last class will be May 26th from 6:30-7:30pm. The class is $5 per child and registration is due by 5/24; at least one project is completed at each class. For those interested in continuing the class through the Summer, please check the Program Guide (available May 7th) for dates, times, and registration information!

Looking for a Sport Camp for your child to take part in this
summer? Look no further than the Y! Whether it's basketball, hockey, football, dodgeball or more, it's happening at the Y this summer. Camps take place in a variety of locations from 9am-2pm (Mondays thru Thursday). To download the brochure and registration form, click here!

 Explore Summer With Us! Summer Day Camp at the Valley Points Family YMCA offers one week sessions of fun, social activities and educational experiences for children ages 5-12 (with new opportunities for kids 13-15!). Activities include sports, art, educational programs, field trips, games, swimming and more! To learn more, go to the Summer Day Camp page of our website!

The Y is committed to providing programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We make every effort to ensure that no one is turned away due to age, income or background. Click to read more about our financial assistance opportunities.