Kids

  1. Daycare: Accreditation VS Licensing

    Posted April 09, 2012 in

    1. Announcements
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    3. Kids

    {image_1} By Heather Walczewski, Child Development Director, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids

    When I attend a party with my husband and I tell parents I operate a child development center at the Y, the questions start flying at me from all directions; they want the inside scoop that goes past the flyers and website tips. Parents love their children so entrusting them to a child care facility is fraught with concerns.

    Far and away the number one question parents ask me is, “What is the... Read More

  2. Visser Family YMCA Offers A Free Staycation Event

    Posted August 01, 2010 in

    1. Announcements
    2. Kids

    GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – The Visser Family YMCA will be hosting a Staycation event on Friday, August 6th from 6-9pm and Saturday, August 7th from 2-5pm.

    Friday night’s “Rock and Roll” theme includes food, music, skating and games. Saturday will include many different activities such as free food, kid’s games and sports, swim testing, Rockwall, fire trucks, ambulance, as well as Zumba and kick boxing demos for adults, and other giveaways.

    During this event there will be opportunities to win free memberships to the... Read More

  3. YMCA Offers Art Out of the Box Workshop

    Posted March 01, 2010 in

    1. Announcements
    2. Kids

    CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN – The YMCA Program Center in Caledonia will be offering an Art Out of the Box Workshop. This workshop will begin Tuesday, March 2nd at 6:00pm until 7:30pm . The Art Out of the Box Workshop will run for seven weeks.

    During this workshop children will be enhancing their creativity, expression and confidence while painting, drawing, 3D story telling and movement.

    The Art Out of the Box Workshop is geared towards children ages five through 12 and is open to both members and non members. The cost for... Read More

  4. YMCA Strong Kids Campaign Auction Success

    Posted February 01, 2010 in

    1. Announcements
    2. Kids

    GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – The Wolverine World Wide Family YMCA 2010 Strong Kids Campaign kickoff auction was a huge success.

    Throughout the night there were both live and silent auctions. The auctions included a variety of items such as a beach party boat trip on Lake Michigan, a guided Pheasant Preserve Hunt, a ride to school in a Rockford fire engine, concert tickets to see U2 and a 1984 World Series autographed baseball.

    Merchandise was provided by local businesses. This Auction helped raise almost $40,000 for the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. ... Read More

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