Upcoming Events

Program Guide

Our program guide contains a full listing of the programs that will take place this Winter session, along with schedules and other events, in printable format. You can use the program guide to select programs and register on our website or at the front desk.

Men's Adult Basketball League

Are you looking at staying active during the winter months? Sign up for our Adult Men’s Basketball League. We play by high school rules and use state certified referees. Games are on Tuesday evenings. Call us at 248-370-9622 ext. 202 if you have any questions.
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Inter-YMCA Basketball League

Ages: 8-9, 10-11, 12-13

Community leagues are available for youth to learn basketball skills and have fun. Every kid plays in YMCA leagues. Children learn basketball fundamentals in an environment that encourages fair play and teamwork. Please note Co-Ed Basketball is an Inter-YMCA league. Practices will take place at your home branch and games will be at various YMCAs. A schedule will be provided at the Parent Meeting. Check out the attached registration form.
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Youth YMCA Basketball League

Ages: 4-5 and 6-7

Community leagues are available for youth to learn basketball skills and have fun. Every kid plays in YMCA leagues. Children learn basketball fundamentals in an environment that encourages fair play and teamwork. Practices will take place once a week and camp . A schedule will be provided at the Parent Meeting. Check out the attached registration form.
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Schedules

• Gym Schedule
• Pool Schedule
• Group Exercise Schedule
• CrossFit Schedule

Program Guide Quick Reference:

• Policy & Procedures Quick Reference
• Parents Sports Packet

PreSchool at the YMCA 2010-2011

September 12, 2011 through June 1, 2012

Our preschool programs offer well rounded educational activities geared toward building creativity, self-esteem, cooperation, and independence.

Terrific Twos and Threes

Child must be 18 months by Dec. 1

Ages: 18 months to young 3s

Times: Morning: 9:00AM -1:30PM and/or Afternoon: 11:45AM-4:15PM

Days/Cost:

Mon/Weds/Fri (half day)–YMCA Facility Member: $275/month  |  Community Participant:$360/month

Tues/Thurs (half day)–YMCA Facility Member: $185/month  |  Community Participant: $240

About Terrific Twos and Threes: This preschool program focuses on well-rounded educational activities and hands-on exploration driven at the student’s pace. Swimming (one lesson per week after January 1st) and gym time round out this amazing experience for your preschool child. Your child does not have to be potty trained for this program.

• Circle Time: Weather, Calendar, Counting, Singing, ABCs, and Reading
• Melody Hounds Music Lesson: An award-winning curriculum that is partnered with the Melody Hounds PBS television show
• Socialization and Sharing Skills: Preschoolers learn how to get along with children their own age and develop the skills they need to share toys.
• Arts and Crafts: Are theme based weekly
• Math/Science: Children do an activity for the number of the week or a theme based science lesson.
• Writing: Preschoolers will learn to trace letters, numbers, and shapes
• Snack Time: Parents sign up to bring snack and drink for the class
• Gym/Swim: Students have a swim lesson once a week and go to the gym once a week.
• Curriculum: Counting, ABCs, Number and Letter recognition, Pre-writing, Shapes, and Colors

Fantastic 4s and 5s

Child must be 3 1/2 by Dec. 1

Ages: 3 1/2 to 5 years

Times: Morning– 9:00 AM-1:30 PM and/or Afternoon– 11:45 AM-4:15PM

Days:/Cost:

Mon/Weds/Fri (half day)–Facility Member: $240/month  |  Community Participant: $300/month

Tues/Thurs (half day)–Facility Member: $160/month  |  Community Participant: $200/month

About Fantastic 4s and 5s: This preschool program offers well-rounded educational activities designed to build creativity, self-esteem, cooperation and independence. This program is ran on a center-based education system. Story time and arts and crafts are integrated with writing, pre-math, and pre-reading skills to foster kindergarten readiness. Swimming (one lesson per week) and gym complete this incredible adventure for your preschooler.

• Circle Time: Calendar, Reading, Weather, and Singing
• Melody Hounds Music Lesson: An award-winning curriculum that is partnered with the Melody Hounds PBS television show
• Reading Center: Students focus on theme based books that are in the classroom library. They will focus on early literacy skills that will foster their development for kindergarten, for example letter recognition, letter sounds, and pre-reading phonics.
• Writing Center: Students focus on writing skills that will help them get ready for kindergarten.
• Math/Science Center: Students do pre-math activities and science activities that go along with the theme for that week.
• Socialization: Students are allowed free play to foster social and emotional skills with other students in the class.
• Arts and Crafts: Are theme based weekly
• Snack: Parents take turns bringing in snack and drink for the class.
• Gym/Swim: Students have a swim lesson once a week and gym once a week.
• Curriculum: Writing, Pre-math, Letter sounds, and Pre-reading phonics

To enroll your child or to ask questions about YMCA PreSchool, please contact Melissa Opsahl, Preschool Coordinator at 248-370-9622 ext. 204 or mopsahl@ymcametrodetroit.org.

North Oakland Waves (NOW) Swim Team

We are a family-friendly team based out of the North Oakland Family YMCA offering competitive swimming for all age groups. Instruction, technique, yardage, a positive work ethic, team building, and loads of fun is the NOW experience.

NOW is a dual affiliated team, swimming both YMCA and USA meets.

NOW offers a year round swim program. Our Short Course season runs September 8th through March. We encourage swimmers to attend as many practices as possible, and offer multiple practice sessions realizing families have other activities and obligations. We encourage participation in meets and offer both local and travel meet opportunities. Whether a developing or highly competitive, seasoned swimmer, we have a place for you.
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• North Oakland YMCA January 2012 eNewsletter
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