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
	2010 Summer Day Camp Programs	What will your child do this summer? A - Watch TV B - Watch TV, eat C - Watch TV, eat, sleep OR... D - Spend the summer making new friends and trying new things like archery, swimming, soccer, field & gym games, devotions, skits, teambuilding activities, basketball, lacrosse, arts & crafts, dressing up for theme days, recognition for good character and much more at one of the Kraft Family YMCA's 2010 summer day camps! Day camp is a great way for children to spend the summer! Our energetic counselors are actively involved in creating a safe, fun and nurturing environment for your child. Each part of the YMCA summer day camp experience is designed to strengthen your child's confidence, character and well-being all while allowing them to make new friends and try new things! No matter what your child's age or what they enjoy, we have a summer camp for him or her!
	Camp G.R.A.C.E. (Growth. Recognition. Achievement. Character. Encouragement.)	Camp G.R.A.C.E. incorporates therapeutic ideals from many disciplines: therapeutic recreation, TEACCH, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Verbal Behavior, and Sensory Integration. Camp G.R.A.C.E. is not a mental health program or treatment program. While our staff attend introductory trainings in these disciplines, we are not designed to implement therapeutic programs. Our goal is for staff to have an understanding of these methods, and to incorporate these ideals into daily activities.
	Camp CrossRoads	Camp CrossRoads is a full-day camp that offers a variety of activities and opportunities for campers! While at the Kraft Family YMCA, campers will participate in gym games, assemblies, outdoor games, the arcade, arts and crafts, and more! Summer 2010 CrossRoads weeks: June 14-18: Camp Cruise June 21-25: Extreme Speed June 28 - July 2: Holiday Celebration July 6-9*: Hollywood July 12-16: Operation Spy July 19-23: Sports of All Sorts July 26-30: Construction Destruction Aug. 2-6: Blazin' Art Aug. 9-13: Super Soakin' Aug. 16-20: Game Show Fanatic *No camp on Mon., July 5th
	Camp Explorer	Camp Explorer is a theme-based day camp. Each session (week) has a different focus - combining a unique atmosphere for learning with fun! From Wild & Crazy Contest week to Wacky Water week - at Camp Explorer your child will have so much fun, they won't even realize how much they're learning! Summer 2010 Explorer weeks: June 21-25: Caped Crusader June 28-July 2: Silver Screen July 6-9*: Artstraveganza July 12-16: Holiday July 19-23: Mystery Madness July 26-30: Aqua Adventure Aug. 2-6: Creative Cuisine Aug. 9-13: Who's Got Talent? *No camp Mon., July 5th
	Sports Camp	Sports Camp focuses on a different sport each week! Campers attending this sports program will participate in flag-pole, morning/afternoon assembly and swimming, but they will spend the majority of their time working on the sport topic that week. Sports Camp offers a unique blend of fun and skill development - allowing seasoned players to excel as well as introducing newcomers to each sport. With a strong emphasis on goal setting campers are encouraged to set and achieve individual goals each week. Summer 2010 Sports Camp Sessions: June 14-18: Soccer (rising grades 1-3) June 21-25: Basketball(rising grades 3-6) June 28-July 2: Tee Ball/Softball(rising grades 1-6) July 6-9*: Volleyball (rising grades 3-6) July 12-16: Basketball(rising grades 1-3) July 19-23: Soccer (rising grades 4-6) July 26-30: Jump Rope (rising grades 1-6) Aug. 2-6: Cheerleading(rising grades 1-6) Aug. 9-13: Soccer (rising grades 1-3) *No camp Mon., July 5th
	Upward Bound	Upward Bound is a camp designed specifically for teenagers - offering them an exciting adventure experience! This unique camp design includes field trips, adventure activities, teambuilding & leadership development exercises and other activities geared toward the interests of adolescents! Summer 2010 Upward Bound weeks: June 21-25:Great Outdoors June 28-July 2:Animal Kingdom July 6-9*:Lights, Camera, Action July 12-16:Giving Back July 19-23:Keepin' it Green July 26-30:Olympic Aug.2-6:Mad Scientist Aug. 9-13:College Road Trip *No camp Mon., July 5
	Y-Trainee Program	The Y-Trainee program is designed for campers who would like to become YMCA counselors! With experienced staff and professional directors as mentors, trainees gain leadership experience, build character and serve as role models for younger campers at Camp CrossRoads-working directly in huddles! Trainee sessions run in two-week blocks: June 14-25: (Session 1) June 28-July 9*: (Session 2) July 12-23: (Session 3) July 26-Aug. 6: (Session 4) Aug. 9-20: (Session 5) *No camp Mon., July 5 Trainees become a part of the camp staff by working with huddles and assisting counselors. They also receive training on how to work with children and receive an evaluation of their performance at the end of the session!
	British Soccer Camp	Learn to play soccer British-style! Players have the opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts. Each day includes foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games and coached scrimmages. Equally important, the YMCA provides your child with lessons in self-discipline, good sportmanship and respect for others.
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.
	Y Wednesdays	We’re introducing Y Wednesdays. This is an option to register for Wednesdays only throughout the school year. The programming on Wednesdays will include skill development and special guests. In order to participate, students must be registered for every Wednesday during the school year.
	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, 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
	Kraft Tracking Out	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 Option	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 see below for more information.
	Tracking Out - 3 Break Option	Choosing this option will allow your child to have child care at the YMCA for all track out breaks except the summer break: 2009-2010 School Year: Track 4 - July 7-24 Track 3 - July 27 - August 14 Track 2 - August 17 - Sept. 4 Track 1 - June 9 - 30, 2010 2010-2011 School Year: Track 4 - July 9 - 30 Track 3 - Aug. 2 - 20 Track 2 - Aug. 23 - Sept. 10 Track 1 - June 13 - 30, 2011 For participants choosing 3 Break Care, six free days of programming are build 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 see below for more information.
	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!
	Tracking Out Transportation Options 2009-2010	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 Olive Chapel or Herbert Akins Early Arrivals program 2. School bus to Olive Chapel or Herbert Akins only 3. Drop off at Kraft YMCA Afternoon Options 1. Pick up at YMCA After School program* 2. School bus home* 3. Pick up at school's carpool line* 4. Pick up at YMCA (On-site after school programs 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 Herbert Akins, Middle Creek Elementary, Oak Grove Elementary, Olive Chapel Elementary, or the West Lake Schools.
Sports & Fitness
	Teen Pick Up Basketball	Come have some fun playing pick up basketball!
	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
	Spring 2010 Youth Soccer	The Kraft Family YMCA's Triangle Y Soccer Club is excited to announce the spring 2010 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 2010 Youth Volleyball	The Kraft Family YMCA is excited to offer our Intro to Volleyball league again. 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. 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. Volunteer coaches are needed so contact Mark Simmons if willing to coach.
	Spring Teeball 2010	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.