SUMMER FUN FOR KIDS AND TEENS – WEEKLY PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
There is still time to get your kids active and engaged this summer by enrolling in Summer 2009 Island Y Adventures. Activities include sports, dance, swimming and more. All of the YMCA’s summer programs put emphasis on fun activities that develops positive values in a safe, nurturing environment. Click here for locations and schedules. Financial assistance is available.
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BE HEALTHY ALL 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR
The YMCA is teaming up with HMSA to get your family healthy and fit. If you’re an HMSA member, but not yet a YMCA member, check into the new HMSA365 member program for special rates. No matter what your experience and fitness level, there is a YMCA class or program just for you. By adding a moderate amount of exercise into your daily life, you can significantly improve your overall health, well-being and quality of life. Become a YMCA island-wide member today!
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CELEBRATE FOURTH OF JULY AT YMCA CAMP ERDMAN
No plans this weekend? There are still a few spaces left for YMCA Family Camp, taking place July 3-5. It’s a fun and affordable vacation for the entire family with recreational activities, including kayaking, swimming, hiking, campfire singing, great eating and more. More family camps coming up during Labor Day weekend, Halloween, Single Family Camp in November and Military Family Camp in December. Spend time with your family on the beautiful North Shore.
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GIVE YOUR TEENS THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME – July 12-24
Teenagers 14-17 years old are invited to participate in YMCA Camp Erdman’s Hawaii Teen Experience. This two-week program, offered in conjunction with the Kiwanis, focuses on character development and cultural sharing. Includes excursions that explores Hawaii’s great outdoors like hiking, swimming in waterfalls and service activities. Financial assistance and kama‘aina rates available. For more information, call Roy at (808) 637-4615, ext. 23 or rharriman@ymcahonolulu.org.
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GIVE A GIFT OF ALOHA – UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
Each year, over 100,000 local companies, organizations, small businesses and families come forward to make generous contributions to the Aloha United Way. These gifts support life changing programs in our community, like the programs offered by the YMCA of Honolulu. If your workplace is holding their annual Aloha United Way campaign, we would appreciate you designating your gift to the YMCA of Honolulu. The agency code is 96580. Mahalo for your support.
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YMCA OF HONOLULU IN THE NEWS!
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YMCA TIP OF THE MONTH – WATER SAFETY
As children and families go to the beach or water park, the YMCA would like to remind everyone to keep safety in mind. The YMCA of Honolulu’s Aquatics Program offers the following tips to help keep children and families safe and injury-free in the water this summer:
- Learn to swim. The best thing you can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim—it’s never too late.
- Only swim where a lifeguard is on duty.
- Never swim alone.
- Read and follow all rules and signs.
- Constantly watch children in and near the water. If multiple adults are in the vicinity, designate a “water watcher” so everyone knows who is “on duty.”
- Keep children who cannot swim within arm’s reach of an adult in the water.
- Children and inexperienced swimmers should take precautions, such as wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal floatation device (PFD) when around the water.
- Stop swimming at the first indication of bad weather.
- Enter water feet first unless in a designated diving area.
The YMCA of Honolulu helps people of all ages, especially children and families, learn basic swimming skills and water safety practices through group, individual and swim team programs. To learn more or sign up visit www.ymcahonolulu.org/aquatics.
Enjoy your summer months and keep working to stay healthy and safe!
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