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 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
	What do you need to register your child for YMCA programs...	Registration Checklist Youth Information Form, one per child (below) Immunization records, for year-round students Voided check, for monthly bank draft Program registration fee ($25*), per child, per program Youth Planning Worksheet *For current school year registration, amount due at registration is dependent on start date. Call for current prices to enroll.
	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!
	Banks Road Early Arrivals	Early Arrivals is a great way to start the morning for students at Banks Road 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!
	Banks Road After School	After School at Banks Road is the perfect blend of homework and fun! Afternoons are filled with field & gym games, arts & crafts, playground time, homework, and much more!
	Baucom After School	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!
	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!
	Herbert Akins Early Arrivals	Early Arrivals is a great way to start the morning for students at Herbert Akins 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!
	Herbert Akins After School	After School at Herbert Akins is the perfect blend of homework and fun! Afternoons are filled with field & gym games, arts & crafts, playground time, homework, and much more!
	Kraft 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 their interests 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 links reward 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 (at Kraft Family YMCA starting Sept. 20), 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
	Track Out Trips to Camp Seafarer	A three-day, two-night field trip for all second through eighth graders in Tracking Out where they will get to participate in a variety of activities, such as boating, kayaking, canoeing, archery, zip lines, shark tooth hunts, campfires, nature, and sleeping in open-air cabins.
	Tracking Out Activity Calendars
	What year-round schools are served in YMCA programs...	The Kraft Family YMCA serves these schools for Track Out Ballentine Elementary Banks Road Elementary Herbert Akins Elementary Holly Springs Elementary Holly Grove Elementary Middle Creek Elementary Olive Chapel Elementary Oak Grove Elementary West Lake 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
	Session Bundles	We now offer "session bundles" that can be bank drafted throughout the year. Create your own bundle by registering for a minimum of four weeks that you select. Registration for bundles must occur before Jan. 31, 2011.
	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!
Sports & Fitness
	Teen Pick Up Basketball	Come have some fun playing pick up basketball!
	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.
	Teen Fitness: P.E.A.Q. Performance	Beginning Tuesday, February 9th we're hoping to improve your power, explosiveness, agility and quickness! This is geared toward middle school and high school athletes.
	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
	Kraft Family YMCA Sports (Age Divisions)
	Sports Schedules
	Fall 2010 Youth Soccer	The Kraft Family YMCA's Triangle Y Soccer Club is excited to announce the fall 2010 soccer league for U5-U15 players! Our programs follow the USYS (United States Youth Soccer) small-sided 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. The Triangle Y Soccer Club is made up of Y staff and volunteers who work together and strive to offer quality soccer programs for youth.
	Fall 2010 Youth Volleyball	The Kraft Family YMCA is excited to offer our Intro to Volleyball leagues again. We are excited to offer two age divisions for this upcoming season. Our intro to volleyball leagues are instructional programs that focus on the fundamentals of volleyball and sportsmanship! League rules are adjusted to assist the players in learning the sport. Our "holistic" approach to sports combines the fundamentals of the game with those of life - teaching sportsmanship, fair play, teamwork, and friendship. Volunteer coaches are needed so contact Mark Simmons if willing to coach.