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THE WOODLANDS, Texas - The YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility ensuring that every individual in our communities have access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive. YMCA family programs like Adventure Guides, YMCA Early Child Development, YMCA AfterSchool, and Youth Sports seek to strengthen family ties, instill core values, encourage active lifestyles and provide parents with worry-free options as children and teens head back to school.
“Time and money are at a premium, with more and more families trying to do so much more with fewer and fewer resources,” said Roxanne Davis, YMCA Marketing Director. “Offered in a nurturing and supportive environment, YMCA family programs help to provide a foundation of positive communication, teach positive parenting, mutual respect and create fond memories. Though the world may be unpredictable, one thing remains the same, the Y is and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities. Our programs bring families together. ”
Outdoor Education Programs – Reconnecting Kids and Families with Nature
With the opening of the new Creekside YMCA Outdoor Adventure Center, the YMCA is offering a variety of new programs to reconnect kids and families with nature. For more information on programs listed below and corporate rentals, please call Curtis, 832-698-1283.
Ecology for Kids is a parent-child ecology class for ages 3 – 5, using the environment as your playground and fostering learning with your pre-schooler. Class meets on Thursday at noon.
Eco Quest is an outdoor environmental education program for home-schooled students, K-8th grade. The group will meet once a week, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Nature Rangers, educational outdoor experience for kids ages 5 – 8. Program will include environmental science and experiential learning from wilderness skills, animal tracking, edible plants and nature awareness. Class days are Monday and Wednesday, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Nature Explorers, outdoor adventure for ages 9 – 11. Explorers will use teamwork and hands-on activities to learn more about preservation as well as have the opportunity to challenge the 50’ Alpine Tower and Giant Swing. Hiking, Eco-Art and Community Service projects will also be included. Class days are Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Family Adventure Days, Facility members are invited to participate in outdoor adventure activities for the young and the young at heart. Challenge the 55’ tall Alpine Tower, sharpen your archery skills, go canoeing as a family, complete Mission Creekside: Outdoor Scavenger Hunt. Members are welcome to bring a lunch and have a picnic in the Creekside Tree Houses or Tipis, go for a hike throughout the George Mitchell Nature preserve and then cool off in the Creekside misting station. Age restrictions apply for some activities. Family Adventure Days are held on most 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Sept. 11, Oct. 9 and Oct. 23.
Movies Under the Stars: Monthly movie series for YMCA members and their guests held in the beautiful and spacious Outdoor Amphitheater at the Creekside YMCA. Movie and activities begin at dusk on the 3rd Friday of the month.
Adventure Guides - Shouldn’t their best memories include you?
The YMCA Adventure Guides program is designed to assist the parent and child on a journey of discovery. The program strengthens the ability of a parent and his or her child to communicate at an early age and is designed so that they may build a strong relationship while experiencing nature, enjoying games, camping, crafts and more. It is available for children ages 3-14 and a parent or significant adult in their life. For more information, please join us at the Parent Orientation, Thursday, Sept. 9th, 7pm at the Creekside YMCA Outdoor Adventure Center. The first camp out is Sept. 18th! For more information please call DeAndra, 281 367-9622.
YMCA Early Child Development/YMCA After School
The YMCA Early Child Development program builds a foundation that guides children academically, socially and emotionally. Children participate in research-based classroom curriculum, gearing for school readiness and success, while engaging a natural desire to learn and having fun along the way.
The Y also believes after school hours are a critical time for kids and has designed values-based programs like YMCA After School that have proven to improve school attendance, conduct and relationships with adults. “These state-licensed programs help children grow physically, mentally and spiritually while emphasizing and modeling character development values such as caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith,” Davis said. The After School program is available at all Conroe ISD elementary and flex schools in South County, but space is limited. Before and AfterSchool care is also available at Creekside Forest Elementary, Tomball ISD. For more information please call 281-681-6716.
Youth Sports
The YMCA believes that youth sports programs encourage and promote healthy and strong kids by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition rather than rivalry, the value of participation over winning, team building as well as individual development, a positive self-image and a sense of fair play and mutual respect for others. All young athletes get the opportunity to play 50% of every game regardless of their skill level. Registration is still open for the Fall Youth Sports Season which includes Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, NFL Flag Football, Cheerleading, T-Ball and Baseball.
Committed to Kids – Exercise can be Fun!
Committed to Kids is an 8 week weight-management program for kids and parents. The program teaches the kids and parents how to fight the vicious cycle of childhood obesity. It works by encompassing all aspects of a healthy lifestyle – physical, social and mental but it all begins with the example set by the parent. Topics include progressive exercise program, nutritional counseling, goal setting, behavior change and self-esteem. Class meets twice a week, Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. For more information please call Levitia Simmons, YMCA Wellness Director.
Performing Arts
Performing Arts brings out a child’s creative personality. Students will be coached on audition techniques, camera work versus live theater performance, dancing, singing, acting, voice projection and prop design. “Teaching, not just Directing”. The program is available for students K – 12th Grade. The selections for Fall Session includes Disney’s Cinderella and Music and Dance from “Glee”. Ballet is available for children ages 2 – 8 including a Mommy & Me class for ages 2 – 5. The first sessions begin Sept. 11th. For more information please call Miss Susie, 281 364-7909.
Year Round Aquatics
For more than 100 years, the YMCA has been teaching children of all skill levels to swim and giving them the confidence to be around water safetly. Shouldn’t your child learn to swim at the YMCA? The YMCA pool is open year round providing swim lessons, youth swim league, stroke booster class, masters’ swim and scuba lessons. The first fall swim session begins Sept. 13th for parent/child, preschool, youth and adult. Classes are offered twice a week for 4 weeks. Saturday swim lessons are also available once a month beginning Sept. 11. For more information please visit the YMCA’s Web site.
In addition to above mentioned programs The South Montgomery County YMCA offers Gymnastics for ages 9 months – 10 years; Tae Kwan Do for ages 6 – adult; Cooking classes for kids and adults; Babysitter Training for ages 11+; Adult Sports for ages 18 and older; Certification classes for CPR and First Aid; Weight Management and much more. We have something for everyone!
For more information on YMCA Membership and Fall Programs please call 281 367-9622 or visit the YMCA’s Web site. To register please stop by the South Montgomery County YMCAs, One Membership with 3 Locations: 6145 Shadowbend Place, 8100 Ashlane Way or 6464 Creekside Forest in The Woodlands.
“Time and money are at a premium, with more and more families trying to do so much more with fewer and fewer resources,” said Roxanne Davis, YMCA Marketing Director. “Offered in a nurturing and supportive environment, YMCA family programs help to provide a foundation of positive communication, teach positive parenting, mutual respect and create fond memories. Though the world may be unpredictable, one thing remains the same, the Y is and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities. Our programs bring families together. ”
Outdoor Education Programs – Reconnecting Kids and Families with Nature
With the opening of the new Creekside YMCA Outdoor Adventure Center, the YMCA is offering a variety of new programs to reconnect kids and families with nature. For more information on programs listed below and corporate rentals, please call Curtis, 832-698-1283.
Ecology for Kids is a parent-child ecology class for ages 3 – 5, using the environment as your playground and fostering learning with your pre-schooler. Class meets on Thursday at noon.
Eco Quest is an outdoor environmental education program for home-schooled students, K-8th grade. The group will meet once a week, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Nature Rangers, educational outdoor experience for kids ages 5 – 8. Program will include environmental science and experiential learning from wilderness skills, animal tracking, edible plants and nature awareness. Class days are Monday and Wednesday, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Nature Explorers, outdoor adventure for ages 9 – 11. Explorers will use teamwork and hands-on activities to learn more about preservation as well as have the opportunity to challenge the 50’ Alpine Tower and Giant Swing. Hiking, Eco-Art and Community Service projects will also be included. Class days are Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Family Adventure Days, Facility members are invited to participate in outdoor adventure activities for the young and the young at heart. Challenge the 55’ tall Alpine Tower, sharpen your archery skills, go canoeing as a family, complete Mission Creekside: Outdoor Scavenger Hunt. Members are welcome to bring a lunch and have a picnic in the Creekside Tree Houses or Tipis, go for a hike throughout the George Mitchell Nature preserve and then cool off in the Creekside misting station. Age restrictions apply for some activities. Family Adventure Days are held on most 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Sept. 11, Oct. 9 and Oct. 23.
Movies Under the Stars: Monthly movie series for YMCA members and their guests held in the beautiful and spacious Outdoor Amphitheater at the Creekside YMCA. Movie and activities begin at dusk on the 3rd Friday of the month.
Adventure Guides - Shouldn’t their best memories include you?
The YMCA Adventure Guides program is designed to assist the parent and child on a journey of discovery. The program strengthens the ability of a parent and his or her child to communicate at an early age and is designed so that they may build a strong relationship while experiencing nature, enjoying games, camping, crafts and more. It is available for children ages 3-14 and a parent or significant adult in their life. For more information, please join us at the Parent Orientation, Thursday, Sept. 9th, 7pm at the Creekside YMCA Outdoor Adventure Center. The first camp out is Sept. 18th! For more information please call DeAndra, 281 367-9622.
YMCA Early Child Development/YMCA After School
The YMCA Early Child Development program builds a foundation that guides children academically, socially and emotionally. Children participate in research-based classroom curriculum, gearing for school readiness and success, while engaging a natural desire to learn and having fun along the way.
The Y also believes after school hours are a critical time for kids and has designed values-based programs like YMCA After School that have proven to improve school attendance, conduct and relationships with adults. “These state-licensed programs help children grow physically, mentally and spiritually while emphasizing and modeling character development values such as caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith,” Davis said. The After School program is available at all Conroe ISD elementary and flex schools in South County, but space is limited. Before and AfterSchool care is also available at Creekside Forest Elementary, Tomball ISD. For more information please call 281-681-6716.
Youth Sports
The YMCA believes that youth sports programs encourage and promote healthy and strong kids by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition rather than rivalry, the value of participation over winning, team building as well as individual development, a positive self-image and a sense of fair play and mutual respect for others. All young athletes get the opportunity to play 50% of every game regardless of their skill level. Registration is still open for the Fall Youth Sports Season which includes Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, NFL Flag Football, Cheerleading, T-Ball and Baseball.
Committed to Kids – Exercise can be Fun!
Committed to Kids is an 8 week weight-management program for kids and parents. The program teaches the kids and parents how to fight the vicious cycle of childhood obesity. It works by encompassing all aspects of a healthy lifestyle – physical, social and mental but it all begins with the example set by the parent. Topics include progressive exercise program, nutritional counseling, goal setting, behavior change and self-esteem. Class meets twice a week, Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. For more information please call Levitia Simmons, YMCA Wellness Director.
Performing Arts
Performing Arts brings out a child’s creative personality. Students will be coached on audition techniques, camera work versus live theater performance, dancing, singing, acting, voice projection and prop design. “Teaching, not just Directing”. The program is available for students K – 12th Grade. The selections for Fall Session includes Disney’s Cinderella and Music and Dance from “Glee”. Ballet is available for children ages 2 – 8 including a Mommy & Me class for ages 2 – 5. The first sessions begin Sept. 11th. For more information please call Miss Susie, 281 364-7909.
Year Round Aquatics
For more than 100 years, the YMCA has been teaching children of all skill levels to swim and giving them the confidence to be around water safetly. Shouldn’t your child learn to swim at the YMCA? The YMCA pool is open year round providing swim lessons, youth swim league, stroke booster class, masters’ swim and scuba lessons. The first fall swim session begins Sept. 13th for parent/child, preschool, youth and adult. Classes are offered twice a week for 4 weeks. Saturday swim lessons are also available once a month beginning Sept. 11. For more information please visit the YMCA’s Web site.
In addition to above mentioned programs The South Montgomery County YMCA offers Gymnastics for ages 9 months – 10 years; Tae Kwan Do for ages 6 – adult; Cooking classes for kids and adults; Babysitter Training for ages 11+; Adult Sports for ages 18 and older; Certification classes for CPR and First Aid; Weight Management and much more. We have something for everyone!
For more information on YMCA Membership and Fall Programs please call 281 367-9622 or visit the YMCA’s Web site. To register please stop by the South Montgomery County YMCAs, One Membership with 3 Locations: 6145 Shadowbend Place, 8100 Ashlane Way or 6464 Creekside Forest in The Woodlands.
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