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76th Anniversary Year!
August 3, 2023 Vol. 77 No. 27
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YMCA For Youth Development For Healthy Living For Social Responsibility
220 W. LOCUST ST., BELVIDERE
(815) 547-5307 belviderefamilyymca.org
FLAG FOOTBALL
5 ON 5 NO CONTACT/NO BLOCKING LEAGUE
K - 2nd Rookies, 3rd - 4th, 5th - 7th This league will emphasize the same skills as the traditional leagues but with the advantage of all players being able to play skilled positions (quarterback, running back & receiving). This league will be exciting with a lot of scoring & great defensive play. Registration: Now-Sat., Aug. 12th League Play: Sat., Sept. 9th-Sat., Oct. 14th Site: TBD Practice Begins: Week of August 28th Fee: $40 Rookies/All other ages Members $55/Non-Members $80/Teams $525 What you will need: Water Bottle & Mouth Guard. Can wear cleats (no metal). Call to register 815-547-5307 or online at belvidere.recliquecore.com. For questions contact Laura Yerk at lyerk@belviderefamilyymca.org
NOW HIRING: Lifeguards, Swim Instructors & School Age Staff
Before & After School Care Districts 100 & 200 What We Ask You To Provide: Reusable water bottle (labeled w/name) What We Will Provide: Light breakfast before school, after school snack, crafts, structured activities. Electronics are not allowed. If your student has a cell phone it must be kept in their backpack when they arrive at the YMCA. Students may use their chrome books for school work only, this will be monitored by staff.
AGES: Kindergarten-8th Grade CARE TIMES: Mon.-Fri. 5:30AM-6PM Before Care After Care Before & After Care MEMBER FEE: $35/week $70/week $90/week NON-MEMBER FEE: $40/week $75/week $95/week YWCA CCAP & DCFS pre-approved payments are also accepted. Members at other Ys pay member price. Face covering policy subject to change based on school policies. Dist. 100 Begins Thurs., Aug. 24th YMCA, 220 W. Locust St., Belvidere Dist. 200 Begins Thurs., Aug. 17th Poplar Grove Elementary, 208 N. State St. Register at belvidere.recliquecore.com/programs or call 815-547-5307.