YMCA of Rowan County
YMCA of Rowan County
YMCA of Rowan County
J.F. HURLEY FAMILY YMCA SALISBURY BRANCH
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•Birthday Parties Healthy Kids Day Fall Carnival
Fun Camps •Before & After School Care RAC
Black Achievers Computer Lab/Teen Center Youth Sports
•Swimming Lessons Christmas Spirit Breakfast with Santa
Summer Day Camp Indoor Jungle Gym Home School PE
XRKade Center Climbing Wall Kids Cardio Aerobics Class

   

Black Achiever's participants

MISSION STATEMENT

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES - Looking for a fresh idea for your child's birthday? We have a variety of options available to make their day a special one!

  • Splash in the Family Fun Pool
  • Climb the Indoor Climbing Wall
  • Get your game on in the XRKade
  • Playtime in the Indoor Jungle Gym
  • Jump! Jump! Jump in a YMCA Inflatable
  • Get wet on the Outdoor Splash Pad (seasonal)

Whatever option you choose, our party host will greet you and your guests and provide assistance with various party needs.  We recommend booking parties at least two weeks in advance; contact the Y for pricing information or to schedule your next event.

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Rent one, two or all three of our inflatables for your next party or event.  Rental fee includes delivery, set-up, and four hours of inflatable fun!  A trip fee will be charged for locations that are more than 20 miles from the YMCA and the renter should have at least 1 person of average strength per inflatable. Contact Edwin Martin for rates and scheduling at
704-636-0111.

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HEALTHY KID'S DAY
Get the kids and the whole family involved in this YMCA day that teaches them to be healthy early. Inflatables, face painting, community services for children and much more!!! Held each year in April. Free for all ages. Be A Healthy Family Home

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HALLOWEEN/FALL CARNIVAL
Enjoy a fun and safe Halloween. Bring the family in for an evening of games and food. Games for all ages. October 31, 2012. 5:30-8 p.m. Free.  (Food, cake walk & pictures have minimal fee). Costumes should not be scary.

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BLACK ACHIEVERS
The purpose of the Black Achiever’s program is to assist young African Americans in their development of positive sense of self and to set high educational and career goals. The program objectives are:Black Achiever's

  • To raise academic standards of youth.
  • To acknowledge minority adults who achieved professional success.
  • To create channels for continuing community involvement by business and industry.

The participants of Black Achiever’s will visit colleges and universities, discuss social issues, discover minority accomplishments, learn interviewing skills, communication preparations, as well as participate and attend leadership training workshops.

Who:
12-18 year olds   Where: J.F. Hurley Family YMCA  
Cost:
  Free to YMCA Members
For additional information, please contact Sandy Flowers
at 704-636-0111.

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YOUTH SPORTS
YMCA Youth Super Sports places a premium on providing the best possible sports experiences for all young people who participate as players and for all adults who serve as coaches, officials, and other leaders. Moreover, parents are encouraged to be involved by fulfilling constructive roles, making YMCA Youth Super Sports a fun, family affair! Program emphasis is on helping youth by not only improving their sport skills, but their life skills as well, while having fun in the process. Click here for youth sports available at the YMCA.

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XRKADE CENTER
Get your game on in the XRKade center!! Exergaming is participating in technology-driven physical activities that involve the user in action or role play in the form of a game. It creates a virtual reality expereince requiring participants to use their body to be involved in the gaming activity. Imagine yourself racing against a friend on a snowboard down a snowy mountain while dodging trees, jumping cliffs and riding trails. Or maybe you prefer pedaling fast and racing your dirt bike XRKadethrough a challenging course full of steep ramps, sharp turns and dangerous off-road adventures. If you like dancing, you can test your dancing skills while scoring points for staying on beat and stepping to the tune of your favorite songs. The XRKade center is the alternative our youth have been looking for for "fitness". For additional information contact Kenno Shoaf at 704-636-0111. Flyer / Schedule

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HOME SCHOOL PE/ACTIVITIES
Tuesdays 10:00 -11:00 a.m. PE / 11- 1 pm Xrkade with Keith  NEW! / Thursdays  10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PE /Climbing wall or racquetball Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Flyer

All homeschool classes are free to Y members. $6.00 per time per child for Potential members. A Youth membership is $19.00 per month and a family membership is $65.00 per month.  Financial aid is available (see Open Doors information and application).

Please note:  The YMCA uses the public school calendar for holidays, teacher workdays, etc.  On days that public schools are not in session home school classes will NOT be available.   Child has to be school age-  5 and up- to participate.

For more information, call Ester Marsh at 704-636-0111 or e-mail her at emarsh@rowanymca.org.

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FUN CAMPS
A fun-filled day of safe activities on most school closings and holidays. Some activities include arts and crafts, gym games, swimming in the Family Fun Pool, climbing wall, and walleyball just to name a few!!! Camp will not be offered on Y kidsLabor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Day and Good Friday. Register in advance by telephone. To provide proper staffing, participants must register 48 hours in advance. There will be a $5 late registration fee. Ages: K-6th grade. Cost: Members $10/day. Potential Members $20/day. If your child is enrolled in the before and/or after school program, Fun Camp days are included in your monthly fee. If your child is in Before School only, Part Time After School or is not in the program at all there is a daily fee. Time: 6:30am-6:00pm. Participants need to bring a packed lunch, drink, snack, bathing suit and towel. For more information, contact Adam Bauguess, Family Services Director - (704) 636-0111

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SUMMER DAY CAMP
A day camp experience is never forgotten!! Camp Kiwanis and Camp Challenge provide a fun, safe environment for your children. Campers experience great camp fun while developing new skills, good leadership, self-reliance and Christian character. Through group activities, your child will share rewarding interpersonal relationships with young people having common values and diverse experiences. Each week is packed full of FUN and excitement- devotions, outdoor activities including our new playground, swimming in our new Y's "Family Fun Pool", playing at our new "Splash Pad", age appropriate field trips, arts and crafts, special quests, fishing and paddle boating, just to name a few!!!!  For additional infomation go to the Summer Day Camp section or contact Adam Bauguess, Family Services Director - (704) 636-0111

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BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
The J. F. Hurley Family YMCA before and after school program is a state licensed program that provides a safe & supportive environment with realistic and appropriate expectations. Our focus is to develop the whole child through the YMCA traditional curriculum: the Spirit-Mind-Body Triangle. The YMCA will provide positive interaction and exciting theme based activities that will help build strong values, enhance education, improve academic performance and promote a healthy lifestyle. For additional information go to the Before and After School Care section or contact Adam Bauguess, Family Services Director - (704) 636-0111.

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CLIMBING WALL
At our climbing wall you will find safe challenges for every skill level and all ages. Whether your goal is to learn to climb or to keep your moves crisp, there is something for you. Trained staff are available for supervision and instruction. Each participant must complete an "Acknowledgement of Risk/Liability Waiver" that has to be renewed each calendar year. Those under age 18 will also need a parent's or legal guardian's signature on their waivers. For additional information contact Ester Marsh at 704-636-0111. Flyer  / Schedule

Team Building - Do you want your staff, school class, youth group or any other group to try team building exercises? The climbing wall would be excellent to help you accomplish this goal. Have our trainined staff take you and your group through some fun-filled and helpful team building exercises. Cost is $3.00 per person for non-profit groups and $6.00 per person for all others. Climbing equipment is provided by the YMCA. Come enjoy a little bit of the outdoors inside!!

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INDOOR JUNGLE GYM
The indoor jungle gym is for children ages 3-12. It is a perfect place to spend some family time. The gym is utilized by both the nursery and childwatch participants during operational hours as staffing permits. It is also available for birthday parties and youth group rentals. For additional information or to reserve a party time, contact Sandy Flowers at 704-636-0111.

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SWIMMING LESSONS
Classes are offered for parent/child, preschool, youth and adult. Members may register two weeks before each session starts. Potential members may register one week before. Check with the Aquatics section or on-line enrollment  section of this site for scheduled classes and times. (on-line registration changes, click here for more info)

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RAC
The Rowan Aquatic Club YMCA Swim Team Of Salisbury is a year round YMCA & USA swim team that creates an environment that believes in teamwork, friendship, fun, healthy competition, good sportsmanship, and a strong sense of team. The Club seeks to maximize every swimmer's potential by providing a  technique-based/goal oriented program. At RAC we strive to create a love and understanding for the sport  of swimming, and all that it can offer throughout a child's life. In order to be part of the Rowan Aquatic Club, contact the head coach Matt Hall, by phone
704-636-0111 or by email at bhumphrey@rowanymca.org, to set up a time for you to bring your child in so they can be evaluated in the water for correct group placement. For additional information visit http://www.racyswimteam.com/

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COMPUTER LAB/TEEN CENTER
Your YMCA Teen Center/Computer Lab will give young people a safe place to call their own. Caring, dedicated staffers are there to listen to them and help them navigate their stress, changes and choices that come with adolescence. Ages 11-18. Monday-Friday 3-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.  (Summer hours vary-look for postings)

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CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
Come share the "Spirit of Christmas" at the J.F. Hurley Family YMCA. We invite you and your child to come make Christmas ornaments together. What a great way to get in the holiday spirit and have fun as a family. Date: December 2012 (TBA). LOOK FOR FLYERS AT THE FRONT
DESK. Time: 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Cost: $5.00 per child (includes crafts and a snack).

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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Come have breakfast with Santa at the J.F. Hurley Family YMCA. Cost includes pancakes, sausage, milk or orange juice and a picture with Santa. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the member services desk. Date: December 2012 (TBA) Time: 9:00-11:00am. Cost: $5.00 per person (includes breakfast and a picture with Santa). Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Member Services Desk. Flyer

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