5th-9th Grade Programs

at the Y

Winter 2020

MUSCATINE COMMUNITY YMCA

1823 Logan Street, Muscatine IA 52761

www.MuscatineY.org

Contact: Amy Hessel 263-9996

ahessel@muscatiney.org

www.facebook.com/MuscatineY-teen page

@Muscateeny

BUILDING CHARACTER

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Winter Kickoff Event:

“Zombie Apocalypse-Nerf Wars”

Tuesday, January 7th 4:00-6:00pm

Zombies are taking over the Y. Help by joining in the fun

as we take them out game by game. Bring your own Nerf

gun if you have one; we’ll supply the ammunition. No

worries if you don’t come armed, we’ll make sure you

can defend yourself. Please RSVP to 263.9996 by

Monday, January 6th, so we have enough supplies and

snacks!

Fee: This event is FREE to members and nonmembers and is open to all youth in 5th–8th grades.

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For Youth Development

Image by Wokandapix from Pixabay

Variety Arts

Mondays 4:00-5:00pm

The Arts are a way to express who you are and show

the world what you are about. Learn and share with a

different art form each week. Crafts, painting, clay and

just plain fun! Starts Jan. 6th

Fee: This event is FREE to members and nonmembers and is open to all youth in 5th –8th grades.

Card Club

Mondays 5:00-6:30pm

This is not your mother’s card

club, that’s for sure. Join other

card enthusiasts and staff each

week for games of Yu-Gi-Oh,

Pokemon and Magic of The

Gathering. Learn new games

and the rules of the games.

Starts Jan. 6th

Fee: This event is FREE to members and nonmembers and is open to all youth.

FearlesslyGirl Club

Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm

Be part of a Kinder World… our

FearlesslyGirl Club is a safe place to come

together, share stories, discuss important

topics, get advice and make friends. Goals

are to unite girls across the country and

around the world, inspire authentic

confidence and support one another to be

kinder to ourselves and each other. This

program was developed by Kate Whitfield,

who needed a space to share and talk! It is

endorsed worldwide by Professional Tennis

Player, Madison Keys, who is from the Quad

Cities. Starts Jan. 14th

Fee: This event is FREE to members and nonmembers and is open to girls in 6th–8th grades.

Guy Thing

Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm

Join the Y for some good old-

fashioned “Guy Time”, where we will be

doing guy things...games, recreation,

career building, teambuilding, cooking,

RC Racing and so much more. Your

mission is to forge through the unknown bumps of

life...fighting through with mental awareness, to navigate

fitness, money management, creative thinking, career

exploration and any challenges that might get in your

way. Are you mission ready? Starts Jan. 14th

Fee: This event is FREE to members and nonmembers and is open to boys in 6th–8th grades.

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Cooking Club

Wednesdays 4:00-5:15pm

Healthy eating can be as easy

as 1,2,3! Cooking is fun and

a life-long skill. Learn to cut

and prepare fruits and

veggies and use the stovetop

and oven in a safe and fun

atmosphere. Cooking Club will

run March 4th -April 8th. Must pre-register.

Fee: Member $20.00 Nonmember $40.00 This event is for youth in 5th–8th grades.

Science Battles

Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are

for everyone! Join the fun with experiments, games,

hands on activities and fun challenges. Starts Jan. 8th

Fee: This event is FREE to members and nonmembers and is open to all youth in 5th–8th grades.

Image by ar130405 from Pixabay

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Magic Class (8 to 15 Year olds)

Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm

(Jan. 16-Feb. 20th)

Registration is required, Fee is $60 This event is for youth and teens 8-15 years old

This educational class is designed to

teach beginner level magic tricks

and how to perform them for an

audience. Students will receive

specialized instruction from local

professional magician, David Casas.

For more information on instructor,

log onto www.davidcasasmagic.com.

Join us as we build creativity,

confidence and showmanship!

Video Gaming Club

Wednesdays 5:00-6:30pm

Chill out and socialize while

enjoying Wii or Xbox One

with friends. Weekly game

challenges! Starts Jan. 8th

Fee: This event is FREE to members and nonmembers and is open to all youth.

For Healthy Living

Youth Indoor Cycling Class

Tuesdays 3:50-4:20pm

Join the Y Teen Staff for a ride complete with fun

music, high energy and a great workout. Starts

Jan. 7th

Fee: This event is FREE to members and nonmembers and is open to all youth in 5th–9th grades.

Teen Only Fitness

Thursdays 4:00-4:45pm

The weight room and fitness classes can

be intimidating for Middle School youth

with all those adults around, so we

developed a class just for you! Join us for

a strength training or cardio class each

week. Feel safe and confident working out

in a social setting. Starts Jan. 9th

Fee: This event is FREE to members and nonmembers and is open to all youth in 5th–8th grades.

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W.O.W. (Workout and Weights)

Tues. & Thurs. 6:45-7:45pm or

Sat. 9:00-10:30am

6th-8th grade students learn how to

safely use the weights and other

equipment in42.5+6.5+7.5

the exercise area. Those who pass this

class will be able to use the exercise area

during designated youth times and any

time under the supervision of a parent or

guardian. Attendance is required during

the 6 week session.

Fee: Member $21.00 Nonmember $42.00 This event is for youth in 6th–8th grades.

Session I: Jan 14th-Feb22nd

Session II: Mar 3rd-Apr 11th

Session III: Apr 21st-May 30th

Youth Spring Soccer

Registration deadline is

Saturday, February 15th at

Noon!

Youth Soccer is open to

4 year olds– 8th graders

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For Social Responsibility

Homework Hour

Thursdays 5:00-7:00pm

Tutoring and enrichment activities, along

with a meal served at 6pm for those

participating in tutoring or activities.

Please make sure to have all notes and

school books with you for tutoring.

Starts Jan. 9th

Fee: This event is FREE to members and nonmembers and is open to youth in 5th–8th grades.

A PLACE FOR YOUTH TO

BE, BELONG AND

BECOME!

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No School Day Activities 1:00-4:00pm

Free and Open to all 5th-8th Graders

Thursday, Jan. 2nd: Dodgeball

Friday, Jan. 3rd: Gagaball and Slam Ball

Monday, Jan. 20th: Kickball and Wiffleball

Monday, Feb. 17th: FIFA20 Challenge

Friday, March 13th: Ping Pong Tourney

Monday, March 16th: Dodgeball

Tuesday, March 17th: Nerf Wars

Wednesday, March 18th: Movie Day

Thursday, March 19th: Soccer

Friday, March 20th: Basketball (3 on 3)

Friday, April 10th: Nerf Wars

Monday, April 13th: Science Battles