At the YMCA, we don’t just watch your children play. We actively engage them in fun programs, physical recreation and activities that emphasize character development and Christian values! We build relationships with them and encourage them to build relationships with each other. Through our youth programs children learn to be honest, responsible, to respect and care for one another! Who leads YMCA Youth Programs? Our programs are lead by a responsible and energetic staff of adults, college and high school students. Each staff member is carefully selected through a comprehensive application and interview process - under the direction of full time YMCA professionals. Staff are fully trained with an emphasis on YMCA priorities such as being an exemplary role model, building camper self-esteem, creativity, safety, fun and YMCA spirit - our programs are effective because of the quality of our staff! What is the YMCA's Program Philosophy? Each camper is placed into a "huddle group" according to his/her age and grade. Counselors lead campers in challenging, age-appropriate activities providing fun-filled opportunities for campers to develop physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. No matter what your child's age or time of year - we have a YMCA youth program for your child! How does YMCA Transportation work? We are always on the move doing something fun at the YMCA - picking up campers for after school, going swimming at summer camp, taking field trips, visiting local parks, museums and more! This means that campers may ride a YMCA bus from time to time (this will vary depending on the program you choose). While on a YMCA bus, your child's safety is our first and foremost concern. All of our bus drivers have their commercial driver's license from the State of North Carolina. Our bus drivers undergo the same screening, background checks and training that each YMCA counselor undergoes and completes additional YMCA Transportation training! What is the YMCA's Inclement Weather Policy? You child's safety and well being are our top priorities. During inclement weather YMCA Youth Program operate under the following conditions: If Wake County Schools Close: All YMCA Youth Programs are closed. If Wake County Schools are Delayed: All morning YMCA Youth Programs are delayed by the same amount of time (i.e. if school starts 2 hours late, then early arrivals, tracking out(year round only) and S.O.S. start 2 hours late). If Wake County Schools Dismiss Early: YMCA Youth Programs will be closed. No YMCA staff will report to the school. YMCA transportation WILL NOT pick campers up from schools. Parents must pick their children up from school. The Tracking Out Program (year round only) WILL NOT transport campers back to school sites. All Tracking Out campers must be picked up from the YMCA immediately. During extended periods of school closing - the YMCA may operate youth programs on a limited basis. This will be first come-first serve and Tracking Out campers are given first priority. Call the YMCA for more information and updates during inclement weather. Our school programs are offered for children attending: Year Round Schools Ballentine Elementary Baucom Elementary Holly Grove Elementary Holly Springs Elementary Middle Creek Elementary Oak Grove Elementary Olive Chapel Elementary Willow Springs Elementary West Lake Elementary Lufkin Middle West Lake Middle Tracking Out - for students on three week break Traditional Schools Apex Elementary Apex Middle Penny Road Elementary Holly Ridge Elementrary Holly Ridge Middle Dillard Drive Elementary Dillard Drive Middle Swift Creek Elementary Yates Mill Pond Elementary

Summer Day Camp
School Programs
	Baucom Early Arrivals *New YMCA Program*	Early Arrivals is a great way to start the morning for students at Baucom Elementary! Each morning is filled with fun and preparation for the school day ahead! Campers earn awards for being honest, displaying good sportsmanship, being respectful, caring and being responsible!
	Baucom After School *New YMCA Program*	Baucom Elementary After School is a safe, fun alternative to hanging out at home each afternoon! Held on-site at Baucom Elementary, campers' afternoons are filled with gym and field games, arts & crafts, homework incentives, activities on the fields and playgrounds and much more!
	Apex Elementary After School Program	Apex Elementary After School is a safe, fun alternative to hanging out at home each afternoon! Held on-site at Apex, campers' afternoons are filled with gym and field games, arts & crafts, homework incentives, assemblies, and much more!
	Dillard Drive After School	Dillard Drive After School is a safe, fun alternative to hanging out at home each afternoon! Held on-site at Dillard, campers' afternoons are filled with gym and field games, arts & crafts, homework incentives and much more!
	Kraft After School - Formerly Program Center After School	Kraft After School is the place to be! We start our afternoon off with snack and values time. Campers have the option to go to homework (Mon-Thurs) where they can do their homework and get basic questions answered by one of our youth counselors. It's not all work though - gym games, Compass Awards, weekly skill development clubs, arts & crafts and more round out our day!
	Middle Creek After School	Middle Creek Elementary After School is a safe, fun alternative to hanging out at home each afternoon! Held on-site at Middle Creek, campers' afternoons are filled with gym and field games, arts & crafts, homework incentives, activities on the fields and playgrounds and much more!
	Middle School After School	Middle School After School is the perfect blend of academics and fun! This program is specially designed for middle schoolers - around thier interestes and needs. Campers have the opportunity to take part in the YMCA's Model UN Program and Leaders Club while at after school!
	Oak Grove Early Arrivals	Early Arrivals is a great way to start the morning for students at Oak Grove Elementary! Each morning is filled with fun and preparation for the school day ahead! Campers earn awards for being honest, displaying good sportsmanship, being respectful, caring and being responsible!
	Oak Grove After School Program	From start to finish, our afternoons at after school are packed with fun and character development! Each month, a variety of clubs are offered every Wednesday. Our Jelly bean contest rewards campers for being outstanding role models and good behavior each month. Oak Grove After School is where you want to be!
	Olive Chapel Early Arrivals	Early Arrivals is a great way to start the morning for students at Olive Chapel Elementary! Each morning is filled with fun and preparation for the school day ahead! Campers earn character trait stars for being honest, having good sportsmanship, being respectful, caring and being responsible!
	Olive Chapel After School Program	After School at Olive Chapel is the perfect blend of homework and fun! Afternoons are filled with field & gym games, arts & crafts, playground time, homework, and much more!
	Penny Road Early Arrivals	Early Arrivals is a great way to start the morning for students at Penny Road Elementary! Each morning is filled with fun and preparation for the school day ahead! Campers earn awards for being honest, displaying good sportsmanship, being respectful, caring, and being responsible!
	Penny Road After School	Penny Road After School is a safe, fun alternative to hanging out at home each afternoon. Held on-site at Penny Road Elementary, campers afternoons will be filled with gym and field games, arts and crafts, homework incentives, playground time, skill development, and much more. Our Compass Awards Program will provide the curriculum for our programming as well as incentives for campers to achieve!
	West Lake Early Arrivals	Early Arrivals is a great way to start the morning for students at West Lake Elementary! Each morning is filled with fun and preparation for the school day ahead! Campers earn awards for being honest, displaying good sportsmanship, being respectful, caring and being responsible!
	West Lake After School	From start to finish, our afternoons at after school are packed with fun and character development! We have an emphasis on homework and working on being outstanding role models with activities each month. West Lake After School is designed to strengthen your child’s confidence, character and well-being. What does an afternoon at After School look like? 3:00 - 3:15 Snack 3:15 - 4:00 Activity 1 4:00 - 4:45 Activity 2(Mon - Thurs) *4:00 - 4:20 Program assembly on Friday only *4:20 - 5:00 Activity 2 on Friday only 4:45 - 5:00 Huddle assemblies (Mon & Wed); Values Time (Tues & Thurs) *4:00 - 5:00 Homework available (Mon - Thurs) 5:00 - 5:30 Centers & sports leagues 5:30 - 5:45 Gym games 5:45 - 6:00 Quiet games
	S.O.S. Days (School's Out Specials)	What are you going to do when there is a break from school? Spend it with us! S.O.S. Days are all-day programs (7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) during holidays and teacher workdays. These days are not covered by traditional school programs, year-round school programs or Tracking Out. What will campers do during an S.O.S. day? As if being on break from school wasn't fun enough - we just add to it at the YMCA with activities like: Field Trips Values Times & Devotions Special Guests Movies Gym & Field Games Songs Arts & Crafts and MORE!
Tracking Out
	Tracking Out Activity Calendars
	What year-round schools are served in YMCA programs...	The Kraft Family YMCA serves these schools for Track Out Baucom Elementary Ballentine Elementary Holly Springs Elementary Holly Grove Elementary Middle Creek Elementary Olive Chapel Elementary Oak Grove Elementary West Lake Elementary Willow Springs Elementary West Lake Middle School Lufkin Middle School Transportation Option explanation explains how we serve and transport for each school. Bring to registration Youth Information Form, one per child Immunization records, for year-round students Voided check, for monthly bank draft Program registration fee of $25 per program, per child Youth Planning Worksheet
	Tracking Out 2008-2009	What is Tracking Out? Come spend your three-week break with us! The program provides a safe, fun and caring atmosphere with an emphasis on Christian values. Tracking Out offers guided recreation and age-appropriate skill development through exciting activities. No matter what your child's age or what they enjoy Tracking Out offers a wide variety of opportunities that everyone can enjoy!
	Tracking Out 4-break 2008 - 2009 School Year	Choosing this option will allow your child to have child care for all four track out breaks. For participants choosing 4 Break care, eight free days of programming are built into the cost of the program as credit for days missed due to vacation and/or illness. Transportation In order to accommodate as many needs as possible, the Kraft Family YMCA offers a variety of morning and afternoon transportation options. Please click here for more information.
	Tracking Out 3-break 2008-2009 School Year	Choosing this option will allow your child to have child care at the YMCA for all track out breaks except the summer break: Track 4 - July 7 - 25, 2008 Track 3 - July 28 - August 15, 2008 Track 2 - August 18 - Sept. 5, 2008 Track 1 - June 3 - 30, 2009 For participants choosing 3 Break care, six free days of programming are built into the cost of the program as credit for days missed due to vacation and/or illness. Transportation In order to accommodate as many needs as possible, the Kraft Family YMCA offers a variety of morning and afternoon transportation options. Please click here for more information.
	Tracking Out Session Breaks	Come spend the week with us! Don't need care for all three weeks during your break? No problem! Parents interested in registering for individual weeks may choose their desired sessions by completing the YMCA Youth Registration form and Tracking Out Session form. Campers must be signed up at least one week in advance of the session. Sessions are also available for the summer months, and participants are encouraged to register early!
	Tracking Out Transportation Options	In order to accommodate as many needs as possible, the Kraft Family YMCA will offer the following transportation options for Tracking Out: Morning Options 1. Drop off at YMCA's early arrival program 2. Drop off at YMCA 3. School bus to school (Oak Grove, West Lake and Olive Chapel only) Afternoon Options 1. Pick up at YMCA school program* 2. School bus home* 3. Pick up at school's carpool line* 4. Pick up at YMCA (program center schools only) Please choose one AM and one PM option for the year, at the time of registration. *These options are only available for children that attend Lufkin Middle, Middle Creek Elementary, Oak Grove Elementary, Olive Chapel Elementary, or the West Lake Schools.
Sports & Fitness
	Kraft Family YMCA Sports Mission and Expectations	To promote, develop, and nurture in every child and family the values that are the core to the YMCA: faith, caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The Youth Sports program will encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and fairness while striving to build the self-esteem and physical ability of each child through equal participation and positive reinforcement. Coach's Expectations Parent's Expectations Role of Team Parent Values and Officials Tips
	Sports Schedules
	Fall and Winter Youth Basketball	Come play basketball with the people who invented it - the YMCA! Our basketball leagues are instructional programs that focus on the fundamentals of basketball and sportsmanship! League rules are adjusted to encourage kids to learn the proper way to dribble, rebound, do a lay-up, learn offensive and defensive plays, and also have FUN! Our "holistic" approach to sports combines the fundamentals of the game with those of life - teaching sportsmanship, fair play, teamwork, and friendship. Games begin with "pre-game" talks lead by YMCA staff that focus on values and rules of the game and each ends with the YMCA Athletes' Prayer.
	Spring 2009 Youth Soccer	The Kraft Family YMCA's Triangle Y Soccer Club is excited to announce the spring 2009 soccer league for U5-U15 players! Our club is a member of NCYSA (North Carolina Youth Soccer Association) and follow its guidelines - meeting the needs of all players as well as ensuring player development. Our mission for the soccer league is to create an atmosphere for children and adults, which is accepting, challenging, friendly, fun and safe; where self-confidence can be nurtured as people grow and develop their skills in wholesome surroundings. Our club is made up of volunteers and YMCA staff who work together and strive to offer quality soccer programs for youth.
	Spring Teeball 2009	A recreational teeball program for members and program participants. Skill development, good sportsmanship, and character traits are focused on weekly. Practices are held once a week for an hour with games played on Saturdays.
	Kraft Family YMCA Sports (Age Divisions)