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MAKE FRIENDSHIPS
Events and Family Activities at the Y allows families a time and a place
to come together to have a good time; participate in a variety of fun
activities; share, communicate and strengthen their relationships and
meet other families.
EVENTS AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES
UPDATED ON: MARCH 20, 2015
FAMILY
FAMILY FUN CENTER (AGES 10 AND UNDER) (APY)
The Family Fun Center is a perfect play area for kids 10 years and under. Features include a sport arena
with basketball & soccer, tree fort, adventure maze with obstacles, climbing ropes, slides and more. Another
attraction included is a soft play toddler area. Each child must be accompanied by a parent/adult, unless
participating in the Stay and Play program which has an hourly fee.
Family Open Time: Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-9:00 AM, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM and 3:00-8:00 PM
Weekends: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
Supervised Stay and Play: (Children Ages 4-10 years)
Monday-Friday - 4:00-7:30 PM
Saturday - 9:00 AM-NOON.
ADVENTURE ALLEY (AGES 9 AND UNDER) (NMY)
Adventure Alley is area exclusive to YMCA members. It is a supervised area for youth up to 9 years of age.
Youth 5 years old and under must be with a parent or guardian. It includes a Play Maze, Basketball Hoops,
Lego Ledge and Coloring Area. Socks are required for the Play Maze. Hours are Monday-Friday from
8:30-11:30 AM; Monday-Friday from 4:00-8:00 PM; Saturdays from 9:00 AM-NOON and Sunday from
NOON-4:00 PM.
YOUTH CENTER (NMY)
The Youth Center is an area for all youth and families. Activities include: Air Hockey, Foosball, Ping Pong,
Pool, Climbing Tread Wall, Play Station and Wii games. Hours are Monday-Thursday from 4:00-8:00 PM;
Friday from 4:00-9:30 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-6:00 PM.
FRIDAY NIGHT OUT
Parents take the night off! Our teachers will provide an exciting night for your child, while you enjoy an
evening out. Children will love the wide variety of age appropriate activities. Please bring a sleeping bag and
pillow for the end of the evening movie.
Fee: Y Member 1st Child - $16/Additional Child $9
General Public 1st Child - $20/Additional Child $10
APPLETON
Friday
5:30-9:30 PM
April 17 & May 15
APPLE CREEK
Friday
5:00-8:30 PM
May 8
FRIDAY NIGHT WORKSHOP (AGES 8-12 YEARS) (ACY)
Come join us for a Friday Night filled with a new craft or learn how to bake a fun nutritional recipe. Each
date will be a different craft and/or recipe which will be revealed when you get there at 5:00 PM. Some
examples might include, Beads, Duct-tape, Fossils, baking muffins, etc. Dinner is included
Friday
5:00-8:30 PM
May 8
Fee: Y Member 1st Child - $20/Additional Child $15
General Public 1st Child - $25/Additional Child $20
Spring Session: April 13-June 1, 2015
No classes April 5 – Easter and May 25 – Memorial Day
Price will be adjusted at time of registration for Monday classes due to Memorial Day.
This is a working document and is subject to change.
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EVENTS
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER (ALL AGES) (HVY)
Heart of the Valley Special Abilities dance. Wear your Sunday best and bring your dancing shoes for an
evening filled with music, dancing, fun and memories for those with special abilities and their families. All
proceeds will benefit the Annual Campaign. Pre-registration is required. Please register online or at the
Member Service desk. Registration ends on Friday, March 20.
Saturday
6:30-9:30 PM
March 28, 2015
Fee: Y Family Members - $10 per Family
General Public - $20 per Family
HEALTHY ACTIVE AGING DAY (All Branches)
A variety of activities and class demonstrations will be available to help us all age more gracefully, more
healthfully and have a lot more fun!! Sample a variety of the programs that the YMCA offers that will help us
live longer, fuller lives. Watch for more information on the display screens and on fliers.
APY: April 8th 8am-1pm
ACY: April 8th 7am-11am
HVY: April 22nd 8am-10am
FWY: April 17th 11am-2pm
NMY: May 20th 9am-Noon
Menasha Senior Center: May 21st 9am-Noon
Fee: FREE
EASTER EGG HUNT (ALL AGES) (HVY)
Enjoy games, crafts and an indoor Easter egg hunt. Have fun hopping in the pool, gymnastics center and
gyms. Pre-registration required. No registration take at the door. Registration ends on Friday, March 27.
Please register online or at the Member Service desk. All proceeds will benefit the Annual Campaign.
Remember to bring your own basket.
Saturday
6:30-9:00 PM
April 11
Fee: $6/child
GREENHOUSE CREATIONS (AGES 6-13 YEARS OLD) (ACY)
Join us to kick start your green thumb. Participants will make a greenhouse to take home. Egg carton
greenhouses are a perfect way to welcome spring.
Saturday
9:30 AM-NOON
April 25
Fee: Y Member - $15
General Public - $25
HEALTHY KIDS DAY (HVY)
A special day of fun activities meant to help build on the incredible potential inside each and every child.
Activities will include sports, fitness, crafts, health and safety, performances and community attractions.
This is event is FREE for all kids and families.
Saturday
1:00–4:00 PM
May 2
PRINCESS AND PIRATES PALOOZA
Bring your princess or pirate in for an evening of games, laughter and more. Delight in an adventurous
palooza of fun with other princesses and pirates. Refreshments will be served.
Parents must be present. Proceeds to support the Annual Campaign.
Tuesday
5:00-6:30 PM
May 5
Fee: $12 per child $6 per additional child.
Registration April 6 - May 4
MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER SALE (APY)
Expressions of love and appreciation. Beautiful, fresh cut flowers will be available in the Appleton YMCA
lobby for $1 per stem. Surprise your Mom for Mother’s Day. Delight your wife or those who are special to
you with a colorful bouquet. All proceeds benefit the YMCA Annual Campaign.
Friday May 8
8:00 AM – until sold out or 6:00 PM
Saturday May 9
8:00 until Noon or sold out.
Spring Session: April 13-June 1, 2015
No classes April 5 – Easter and May 25 – Memorial Day
Price will be adjusted at time of registration for Monday classes due to Memorial Day.
This is a working document and is subject to change.
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SPRING WILDFLOWERS HIKE (ALL AGES) (ACY)
Join our naturalists at the Bruce B. Purdy Nature Preserve and Apple Creek YMCA for a guided hike on our
ever changing trails. See and learn about our plants and spring flowers while enjoying the spring landscape.
Hikes begin at the Apple Creek YMCA begin with a short program in the Nature Study Classroom. Preregistration is required.
Saturday
3:30-5:00 PM
May 9, 2015
Fee: Y-Member: FREE
General Public: $5/family
SPRING BIRDWATCHING HIKE (ALL AGES ) (ACY)
Come out to the Bruce B. Purdy Nature Preserve and Apple Creek YMCA for a guided bird watching hike. See
and learn about the many species of birds that call our forests and fields their home, while getting out and
enjoying the beautiful spring landscape. Hikes begin at the Apple Creek YMCA begin with a short program in
the Nature Study Classroom. Pre-registration is required.
Saturday
7:30-9:00 AM
May 16, 2015
Fee: Y-Member: FREE
General Public: $5/family
LITTLE SPROUTS FUN RUN (AGES 2-12 YEARS) (ACY)
Join our second annual Apple Creek Little Sprouts Fun Run! We will walk/run the little trail to benefit The
Annual Campaign. Funds raised for The Annual Campaign allow membership and services for all.
Come and enjoy our beautiful quarter mile nature trail. Each runner will receive a race day bag and some
healthy snacks after the run. Families are welcome to participate!
(Not guaranteed race day bag if registered after May 30)
Saturday
9:00 AM-10:30 AM
June 6
Fee: Y Member-$9/Child; $11/Child after May 30
General Public-$11/Child; $13/Child after May 30
Spring Session: April 13-June 1, 2015
No classes April 5 – Easter and May 25 – Memorial Day
Price will be adjusted at time of registration for Monday classes due to Memorial Day.
This is a working document and is subject to change.
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