FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY www.meridianranchmetro.org ENSURE A BRIGHTER FUTURE July 2012 MERIDIAN RANCH RECREATION CENTER www.ppymca.org
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Nurturing the potential of every child and teen. CHILD CARE CHILDWATCH Let us watch your children while you exercise! Ages: 6 weeks-6 years Mondays/Wednesdays 8:30am-12:30pm, 4:30pm-8:15pm Tuesdays/Thursdays 8:30am-12:30pm, 4:30pm-7:30pm Fridays 8:30am-12:30pm Registration: Please purchase a punch card at the front desk. First time is free! Fee: $3.50/Resident one time use $15.00/Resident 5 punch $25/Resident 10 punch $35/Resident 20 punch PARENTS NIGHT OUT $5.00/Non resident one time use $20/Non resident 5 punch card $35/Non resident 10 punch card $50/Non resident 20 punch card Parents, leave your children with us for a night! We will feed them, play games, make crafts and end the night with an age appropriate movie while you enjoy some much needed time off! **Children must be potty trained** Pool Party Luau July 20th 5:30pm-10:00pm $15/Residents $20 Non-Residents
SPORTS & PLAY FOR YOUTH LEGO CLUB This is a program designed for relationship building between parents and their children through building projects with Legos. 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month Thursday July 12th and 25th 7:00pm-8:00pm This is a free program **Children under 7 years of age must be accompanied by a parent. Parents must be in the building during this program if not attending with the child** TWEEN NIGHT Outdoor Volleyball and Pool Party Saturday July 21st 6:00pm-9:00pm Ages: 9-16 Fee: $5 per person Registration: Please pre-register for this event
SPORTS & PLAY FOR YOUTH GEOCACHING & LETTERBOXING DAY! Come learn the How To of Geocaching and Letterboxing for kids! Learn about basic Geocaching and Letterboxing, how to hunt for a Geocache and Letterbox and how to make and hide your own. Where: Meridian Ranch Recreation Center When: Wednesday, July 11th 10:00am-12:00pm Cost: $5.00 per child Ages: 7-12 years old If you have your own hand-held GPS, please bring it with you. PET FIRST AID Pet First Aid is a class designed to teach participants how to help their pet in an emergency situation. Tuesday July 17th & 31st 10:00am 12:30 pm Cost: Resident; $15 Non-Resident: $25 Ages: 7+ You leave the class with experience, skills, a book, a Pet First Aid Kit and a Pet First Aid Certification.
SPORTS & PLAY FOR YOUTH WALKING ON WATER CONTEST MRRC YMCA Walking on Water Contest is a designed competition for self-propelled buoyancy shoes. The competition involves the pilot of the buoyancy shoes crossing the length of our swimming pool in a timed race against other participants. Original and innovative designs are encouraged. As such, minor modifications of items such as boats, surfboards, body boards, etc. are not within the spirit of the competition. Please contact Brooke at bcockson@ppymca.org for more information. When: Saturday August 11th 6:00pm Cost: $30 per team Ages: 12-18 years old *Please pre-register for this program* SUMMER DANCE WORKSHOP Prepare, Strengthen, Move, Jam... Dance!! The Meridian Ranch Dance Program is getting ready for our fall dance season. Join us for a fun and exciting Beach Themed workshop. Improve your leaps, kicks, turns and flexibility with this awesome workshop. Monday, July 23rd-Friday, July 27th With a parent showing on Saturday, July 28th for Community Day at Fairway Park Ages: 3-4 years 10:15am-11am 5-6 years 11am 11:45am 7-9 years 12pm-1pm 10&up 1pm-2:30pm Prices: Resident- $40 Non-Resident $50 Registration: June 11th-July 18th
SPORTS & PLAY RECREATION 3V3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT SATURDAY JULY 7TH Game times will be determined after registration deadline Ages: 16+ Cost: $10 per person Registration Deadline: Friday June 29th Rosters: Minimum 3 players, Maximum 5 players YMCA KIDS TRIATHALON CAMP Begin your passion for triathlons at the YMCA. Kids will have an impactful week of learning, training and competition in a triathlon. The kids will complete a road safety program during the week. The kids will take home a triathlon book with a training calendar that leads up to Rocky Mountain State Games Youth Triathlon July 21, 2012 at Prospect Lake. Super Sprint (ages 8-11) SWIM=150 meters, BIKE= 3.5 miles, RUN=1.2 miles. Daily Schedule: Monday-Thursday 10am-10:15am Introduction/Tri Talk 10:15am-11:00am swim 11:00am-11:30am change/tri talk 11:30am-12:15pm ride bike or running 12:15pm-12:45pm lunch and free swim time 12:45pm-1:00pm clean up/tri talk Kids must bring everyday 1. Sack lunch and/or snacks 2. Their own bike, helmet, bike clothing (Bike pump, tube and tire levels for practice on Tuesday) 3. Swim suit, towel and goggles 4. Running shoes and clothes 5. Water bottle 6. Sunscreen, maybe a hat and sunglasses for those sunny days Day: Monday-Friday Time: 10:00am-1:00pm Two weeks to choose from Date and location: June 11 June 15 OR July 9-July 13 Cost: $80 for Residents $110 for Non-Residents $15 Triathlon dry for t-shirt for youth
SPORTS & PLAY RECREATION TAE KWON DO Rocky Mountain Chung Do Kwan teaches traditional, no-contact Tae Kwon Do. They are affiliated with the USA Tae Kwon Do Masters Association (USATMA). The goal of Chung Do Kwan training is the full development of an individual s potential. Concentration is in the study of blocks, kicks and punches designed to develop skill in the Korean art of self-defense. Although the unification of mind, body and spirit is central to any martial art, the emphasis of our approach is the mastery of Tae Kwon Do through vigorous physical training. Ages 12 years and older Mondays/Wednesdays 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Registration: Monthly Fee: $30/Resident $55/ 2 member resident family $75/ 3 or more member resident family $40/Non resident $75/ 2 member non resident family $105/ 3 or more member non resident family $16/Free lunch $24/reduced lunch EXTREME FITNESS This class will help you move beyond stubborn plateaus, break out of fitness ruts and re-energize your workouts. All levels and genders welcome. Tuesday and Thursday Evenings 5:30pm-6:30pm Residents: $20.00 Non-Residents: $30.00 WOMEN ON WEIGHTS Women on Weights is a class designed to teach women proper weight lifting techniques. Weight lifting increases metabolism, allows you to burn more calories, increases and restores bone density, increases lean muscle mass, decreases risk of heart disease and improves balance. Class participants will leave with pictures and descriptions of each exercise, a personalized fit profile and three personalized workout cards. Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
FOR HEALTHY LIVING Improving the nation s health and well-being. For Health WOMEN ON WEIGHTS CONTINUUM Build on what you already know how to do! Learn more and continue getting stronger. Taught by a certified instructor. Please note this is the third class in a program. If you are new and want to join, please contact Lynn Shaw at 495-7119. Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 am-11:30 am Fee: $14/Residents $24Non residents HIKING AND RUNNING CLUB Hiking (Leader, Brooke Cockson; Co-Leader, Zariah Rogers) July 14th Helen Hunt Falls July 21st Red Rocks Canyon Loop Running (Leader, Heinkel Mateo) Heinkel will lead the running group through pre-planned routes around Meridian Ranch. Wednesday July 4th,11th, 18th, 25th Meet at MRRC at 6:00pm Please sign up for the hiking/running club e-mail list to receive updates on upcoming hiking and running. Please cal l 719-495-7119 or e-mail meridianranch2010@gmail.com, for more information. THE CAGE This class will have a combination of mixed martial arts, kick boxing, and self-defense principles. If you want to see how a UFC fighters feels after winning a match, then bring it on! This class is taught by Norman, who is a Certified Personal Trainer. Mondays and Wednesdays July 9th-August 1st Residents: $45 Non-Residents: $55 *Must pre-register for this class*
FOR HEALTHY LIVING Improving the nation s health and well-being. For Health SWIM LESSONS SUMMER 2012 Parent/Child (6months-3 years) The parent/ child aquatic program promotes water enrichment and aquatic readiness activities for children and their parent or other trusted adult. No previous swimming experience is necessary. Classes are held in the small pool, which has an average temperature of 88 degrees and a depth of three feet. Preschool (3-5 years) The preschool aquatic program teaches water adjustment and basic swimming skills. These classes are held without the parent and children are placed into classes based on their abilities. Pike: This class is for our beginning swimmer, who may or may not be comfortable in the water and has not had formal swim instruction. The class will focus on water adjustment, use of an instructional flotation device (such as barbell or swim belt) and water safety. Pike Plus: This class is a Pike level participant who is comfortable putting his/her face in the water. Eel: This class is for our beginner swimmer who is comfortable in the water and able to swim-paddle two feet, turn around and return to the wall without assistance. This class will focus on basic swim skills such as kicking, floating, and arm stroke, aided with and without the use of an instructional flotation device. Youth (6-12 years) The Youth Aquatic Program teaches personal safety, personal growth, stroke development, water games, sports and rescue skills. Polliwog: This class is for our beginning swimmer, who may or may not be comfortable in the water and may not have had previous swim instruction. The class will focus on basic swim skills such as kicking, floating, stroke development, and water safety, with and without the use of instructional flotation device. Guppy: This class is for our beginner swimmer who is comfortable in the water, able to swim 20 feet on their front or back without assistance, and able to jump from the side into the water. The class will focus in stroke development, and water safety, with and without the use of an instructional flotation device. Minnow: This class is for our intermediate swimmer who is able to swim 25 yards of backstroke, and able to jump into deep water. The class will focus on continued stroke development and emphasize rescue skills. The diving progression will become a focus for swimmers.
FOR HEALTHY LIVING Improving the nation s health and well-being. For Health SWIMMING LESSONS CONT. Fish: This class is for intermediate/advanced swimmers who can swim 25 yards of the front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke, sidestroke and elementary backstroke using proper swim technique. Participants should also know how to tread water and perform basic rescue skills. The class will focus on continued stroke development, introduction of the butterfly stroke, wet ball (basic water polo skills), and the use of rescue equipment. SWIM TEAM (8-14 YEARS AND OLDER) Do your children like to swim? Do they have a slight competitive edge? Swim Team will work on perfecting your child s strokes while they gain endurance and speed. A swim meet is held once monthly with a ribbon ceremony. Practice is held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:00pm. July 2012 Practice 7:30-8:30am 1 swim meet (3rd Saturday) Private Swim Lessons: This is a one-on-one with swimmer and instructor. Four 30-minute swim lessons will be scheduled with your private swim instructor. Semi Private Swim Lesson: This is a two-on-one with swimmers and the instructor. Have a swim lesson with a friend; the Y will not place you with another swimmer for a semi private swim lesson. Four 30 minute sessions will be scheduled with your private swim instructor. **Please call for schedules and fees or look on-line at www.ppymca.org**
FOR HEALTHY LIVING Social Time QUILTING GROUP Bring your sewing machine or bring hand work. Start a new project or work on an old one. Need help? Bring it along and we ll help you. Second and fourth Wednesday of every month. 6:00 pm 8:00 pm July 11th and 25th Fee: Free to everyone! No registration required BUNCO Come join the party! Meet new friends! Win prizes! Always a pot luck (bring a dish to share)! Third Wednesday of every month 6:00 pm 8:00 pm July 18th Fee: $5.00 BIRTHDAY PARTIES Meridian Ranch offers a fun, exciting birthday celebration for your child with our creative birthday party packages. Schedule their special day with us and we set up and clean up. Choose the intensity of your party: Standard, Deluxe or Supreme! Call for more details. FALCON GARDEN CLUB Secret Garden Tour July 21st 2012 Go to http://falcongardenclub.org for more information. COMMUNITY DAY Come and join Meridian Ranch Recreation Center YMCA in participating in a community day! Enjoy products from local vendors, participate in craft time, play games, win raffle prizes and enjoy music and a mini dance recital! Saturday July 28th 10:00am-1:00pm Fee: Free! ZUMBATHON July 14th 9:00am-11:00am Fee: Minimum donation of $5 Non-residents are welcome to stay and swim until noon
FOR HEALTHY LIVING Social Time Ladies Night Out Come and sample your favorite vendors, such as Matilda Jane, Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple, Lia Sophia and more! Bring a donation of women s clothing or personal care items and be entered to win a door prize! Saturday July 14 th 2:00pm-4:00pm $5 per person ATTENTION!! The Teen Program needs your assistance! The Walk on Water Contest is a competition for self propelled buoyancy shoes. Each team will create buoyancy shoes within certain specifications and then attempt to walk across the pool on them. What I need from you: Donations of any item you have laying around the house that you think could help create the buoyancy shoes (i.e. milk cartons, twine, paperclips, etc). Please bring them into MRRC and I will keep them in a safe place. Judges for the contest. The contest will be taking place on Saturday August 11 th at 6:00 pm. I need several people to be on a panel of judges. Please e-mail me at bcockson@ppymca.org, or leave a message at the front desk for Brooke!
FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Supporting our communities by providing volunteer opportunities, donations and enriching programs. VOLUNTEERING We are always offering volunteer opportunities! What are your interests? Most likely, they match a need we have in our facility! Here are the following areas we are seeking volunteers for: Coaching: We are always seeking coaches for our sporting events! Next opportunity for coaching is Outdoor Soccer and Flag Football. Tween Program: We need help for our tween nights! If you would like to come help with nerf wars, makeovers, video game nights, murder mystery nights and overnight pool parties, this is your volunteer opportunity! The Tween Program is seeking a Drama Club Leader! If you have an interest and talent for drama and would like to lead a club, please contact us! Parent s Night Out: Dinner, games, crafts and a movie! If you like the idea of chaperoning the younger kiddos, this opportunity is for you! Sports: Referees, help with set-up and clean up, even assistant coaching! Wellness: Help us out on the fitness floor! Computer Clubhouse is seeking afterschool tutors for Fall 2012! If you have experience and excel in a particular subject and want to give back to your community, this opportunity is for you! There are three ways to express your interests: 1.) Call: 719-495-7119 2.) E-mail: meridianranch2010@gmail.com 3.) Inquire at the Front Desk: 10301 Angeles Road Peyton, CO 80831 FACILITY RENTALS Do you have an important event coming up? Or belong to a group that could use a place to meet? Then you re in luck! Meridian Ranch Recreation Center offers facility rentals! Talk to us about renting our meeting room, gym or pool! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU We would like you to e-mail us with your suggestions. This is YOUR facility, so take action to ensure we have the programs you want! E-mail us at meridianranch2010@gmail.com