Bonnie
Tiffany
Youth and Family Director
607.336.YMCA ext.28
Sue Hubbard
Early Childhood Director
607.336.YMCA ext. 26
All Norwich Family YMCA childcare programs provide a safe and
caring environment for your
child to enjoy a variety of activities throughout the year. YMCA
programs offer daily activities that include arts and crafts projects,
computer time, cooking projects, gym time, swimming, games, playtime
in our Kids' Gym, snack and occasional field trips. Our activities
are designed to reinforce the YMCA character development program
which helps children develop four basic values: Caring, Honesty,
Respect and Responsibility. Team building, cooperation, self-esteem
and achieving personal goals are also emphasized. Norwich Family
YMCA Child Care Staff members are chosen for their caring and energetic
personalities and experience working with children. All staff members
receive extensive training in accordance with New York State and
YMCA operating standards in order to assure that all children will
be kept safe and healthy while in our care.
The Norwich Family YMCA
Nursery School and Preschool is designed to meet the needs of
a very important part of our population –
our future citizens and leaders! We have designed programs that
encourage children to explore, inquire and attempt to solve the
many problems and questions they have – in essence, to learn
by doing. We want to instill in them a lifelong love of learning.
The classroom program provides each child with age-appropriate
experiences that encourage self-help skills, a positive self-image,
language and communication skills, positive social interaction,
large and small motor development, school readiness skills
and creative expression. To accomplish this we enjoy many interesting
books, songs, calendar time, movement to music, science ‘experiments,’
hands-on math activities, art projects, and healthy snacks.
Another important part of the YMCA program addresses a child’s physical
health. The aquatics staff provides weekly swim instruction in a non threatening
environment, which allows each child to have a positive experience in the water.
A child is never forced to do something that they are not yet ready to do – “go
at your own pace” is the YMCA’s motto. Safety in and around the pool
is practiced and taught during each lesson. The YMCA swim program uses games
and songs to make learning swim skills more fun. Children also participate in
a weekly physical education class, enjoying the opportunity to hop, skip, run
and jump – learning to move their bodies in healthy ways! Click
here for more information.
Open for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade, this program operates whenever
school is in session. The YMCA Afterschool Program is available for the Norwich, Bainbridge-Guilford, Unadilla Valley,
and Oxford school districts. Children who attend the Norwich program must be
members of the YMCA. The afterschool program operates from 2:30-5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Parents must pre-register their children at the Norwich YMCA Front Desk. Click here for the Norwich Afterschool or Outreach Afterschool brochures.
Open during the school year for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade, this
full-day program operates on days when there is no school, including snow days,
according to the Norwich City School District. Fun Club operates Monday-Friday,
7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Parents must pre-register their children at the Norwich
YMCA Front Desk.
Kids Club is a summer morning program for children ages 3-5 years. It is a program
with creative activities, games, activities, stories, snacks, swimming relating
to weekly themes. Children must be fully toilet trained to participate. Please contact the Norwich YMCA Front Desk for additional information.
The Norwich Family YMCA is pleased to include the Kids’ Gym
as one of the fun and educational features of our facility. The
Kids’ Gym is a three-story soft play system featuring a
combination of elements designed to help develop both fine and
gross motor skills. Toddlers and school children up to 4th grade enjoy playing
in the YMCA Kids’ Gym. Children often meet new friends
and build their confidence as they jump, slide and climb in this
colorful play area created just for kids.
This program is available at the Norwich site only for school children in Kindergarten
through 6th grade. Grade school children must be members to participate in this
program. The hours are 7:00-8:00 a.m., Monday-Friday, and parents must pre-register
children at the Norwich YMCA Front Desk.
Your child may enjoy time in the Child Watch Room while you work out...worry
free! We provide a variety of activities with a kind and caring staff in the
convenience of our facility. Child Watch hours are: Monday-Friday, 8:00-11:00
a.m., Monday-Thursday, 5:00-7:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00-11:00 a.m. No pre-registration
is necessary. Child Watch is available free of charge to members holding Family
memberships; non-members pay $2.00 per child. Click
for more information.
Day Camp is open to children ages
5-16 years. The program runs from
7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 25 through August 24, 2007. While
at camp your child will participate in
several different program areas including
outdoor education, 4-H programming, arts & crafts,
sports & recreation
and aquatics/ waterfront activities. Children are divided
into four different age groups: 5- and
6-year-olds (Chipmunks), 7- and 8-yearolds(Ravens), 9- and 10-year-olds
(Eagles),
and Teen Camp for 11-16-year-olds
(Falcons). These groups provide us the
opportunity to better provide age-appropriate
activities for all participants. Morning
and afternoon snacks are provided each
day. Each child is responsible to bring a
bag lunch, swimsuit, towel and sweatshirt
in their backpack every day. Visit Camp or speak to staff
member for more details.
