Springfield Family YMCA
| Contact Person(s): | Jim Sawin, Youth Director |
|---|---|
| Telephone: | 937-323-3781 |
| Fax: | 937-323-1319 |
| E-mail: | youth@springfield-ymca.com |
| Website: | http://www.springfield-ymca.com/ |
| Address | Springfield Family YMCA |
| Video | Video |
Goals/Mission Statement
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Instructional Objectives
Programs encompass a wide range of physical, social, emotional skills and provide experiences to meet diverse needs of students.
OHIO Standards-Benchmarks
Social Studies
Government: K-2 C
Citizenship: K-2 A, B
Language
Phonemic Awareness: K-3 B
Concepts of Print: K-3 E
Writing Application/Informal Writing: K-7
Communications: K-2 A, C, D; 3-4 A
Science
Life Science: K-2 A, B, C
Physical Sciences: K-2 A
Scientific ways of knowing: K-2 B, C
Health
Health Program Objectives (K-7):
- Explore personal family relationships
- Provide opportunities to students to explore community and environment health issues
- Develop an awareness of mental and emotional health
- Develop an understanding of human growth and development
- Explore issues related to tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs
- Explore nutrition in relationship to wellness
Materials Available for Teachers/Students
Materials vary according to activities. Information available on website or by contacting the YMCA.
Additional Information/Comments
Programs Offered
- Aquatics (6 months-adults): Adjust to water - advanced swimming skills.
- Fun Days/Camp: Provide structured programs when Springfield City Schools are closed (excluding weather related closings). Specialty Camps (offered in summer) i.e. bike, outdoor adventure, volleyball.
- Wrestling (K-5): Instruction for beginners offered 2 evenings a week.
- Outdoor Soccer (K-7): Instructional offered May - June (6 games).
- Indoor Soccer (K-7): Instructional offered January - February (6 games).
- Basketball (K-12): Instructional offered at various times (January - March).
- Gymnastics (K-9): Instructional offered Tuesday or Saturday.
- Gym and Swim (2-6) 1 hour swimming and 1 hour organized activity once a month (December-March).
- Volleyball (3-8) Instructional offered February - June.