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The following programs are registering now! To register, click here, select St. Augustine Family YMCA and enter the program number provided.

Little Hands Do Creative Things

This art class is a 6-week art program for children 2 and 3 years of age to encourage creative exploration through art, no matter how messy it may get! Children will explore with paint, clay, crayons, markers, and much more. This class starts March 11 and runs through April 8 and will meet on Thursdays from 10:00am-11:00am in the Discovery Center. Cost for members is just $25 and non-members participate for $50.

All children’s art work will be displayed in the lobby area of the St. Augustine Family YMCA!

Fit Swim for Kids

Meet us at the Solomon Calhoun Community Pool for some fun in the sun! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from March 1 to March 25, we will learn basic swimming technique and conditioning skills. Ages 8 to 15 are welcome to participate for only $25. Lessons are offered at two convenient times on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:00pm – 5:00pm or 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Register early at the St. Augustine Family YMCA or the Solomon Calhoun Community Pool!

March Madness is near!

Sign ups for the 2010 March Madness Fitness Challenge are open! March Madness is a 7-week challenge that follows NCAA basketball. The challenge invites all fitness levels to participate. Each participant will receive a March Madness t-shirt, so sign yourself or a group of three up today!

Interested in basketball?

We’re looking into creating a women’s basketball league! We’ll have Open Gym for all female members and their guests March 17 through April 14 from 5:00pm-7:00pm to gauge your interest in this new opportunity. During this time, female guests will be able to shoot some hoops for FREE! Contact (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information at 904.471.9622.

Spring Break Camp at the Y

We will be holding a Spring Break Camp from March 29 through April 5. Camp will not be held on April 2 due to the Easter Holiday. A whole week of Spring Break Camp costs just $110 for members and $125 for non-members. The daily rate for camp is $35 for members and $45 for non-members, but cannot be used for more than two days. Hurry in because space is limited! Please note: A sibling discount applies to this camp.

Old City Scrabbler Group

Come put your Scrabble skills to the test every Wednesday at 2:00pm. Standard scrabble rules apply! Bring a snack and enjoy some quality fellowship while you spell your way to victory. Be sure to mark your calendars for our first meeting on March 31.

Youth NFL Flag Football

Get in the game for NFL Flag Football Season! Boys and girls ages 5-14 are invited to participate and will receive an authentic Jaguars Flag Football Jersey. Registration ends on April 1 and the season kicks off on April 17.  Practices will be held on Wednesday afternoons and games will be played on Saturday mornings. All Flag Football activities will take place on the fields located behind RB Hunt Elementary School.  Members play for just $65 and non-members play for $95.  Contact (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information at 904.471.9622.

Healthy Kids Day

Join us on April 17 from 10:00am-1:00pm for YMCA Healthy Kids Day, which is a free, fun-filled day of activities designed to promote healthy kids and families. Activities will include a family Easter egg and scavenger hunt, family Zumba, a social hour, family challenges, a boat race and much more! We will have healthy snacks for all who attend.

Bible Study at the Y

Our next bible study session runs from April 8 - May 13. This 6-week bible study program is designed to deepen one’s faith in Christianity and give insight to the Word of God. The group will meet every Thursday evening from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Just bring your bible and an open heart!

Spend your summer at the Y!

This summer, Y day camp will be better than ever! In addition to traditional camp activities like field trips, swimming, team building, games, arts & crafts and more, you’ll have the opportunity to customize your camper’s experience with a variety of specialty and skills camp options. Our camp will include an educational art camp, a music camp, and possibly a sign language camp! Camp will be offered from June 10 to August 20 at Destiny International Church. Members join us for $120 per week and non-members join us for $125 per week. Campers will DREAM big, DISCOVER new interests, and GROW as individuals!

First Coast Kids Triathlon

On May 2, more than 400 kids between the ages of 5 and 15 will race to the finish line at the First Coast Kids Triathlon. Triathlons consist of four components - swimming, biking, running and transitions. If children can swim four laps in a pool and ride their bikes for 20 minutes, they can successfully complete a kids triathlon. All race distances are set by the USAT and are designed to be challenging, yet achievable for first-timers. In fact, 80% of last year’s participants were first-timers!

Several branches throughout the First Coast will offer free training programs to get kids ready for the big day. The St. Augustine Family YMCA will offer a training program on Saturdays from 4:00pm-5:00pm March 20 through April 17. Activities will include swimming, biking, transitiong and a mock triahlon. Participants may also train for the swimming component at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center located at 1300 Duval Street on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:00pm-5:00pm during the month of March. Training will not take place on April 3 due to the Easter holiday.

Aqua Group Exercise

Don’t let the chill in the air keep you out of the pool! The Solomon Calhoun Community Pool offers Arthritis Foundation Water Fitness and Aqua Aerobics throughout the winter and spring. $4 gets you in the community pool and in the class.

Volunteers Needed!

Our sports department is looking for volunteers for our youth and adult sports programs. Whether you want to coach, referee, or simply keep score, the YMCA is a great place to volunteer and give back to your community. If you are interested, please contact us at 904.471.9622