BACK TO SCHOOL
WITH THE Y

AFTER THE BELL
After the Bell is an after school program. In a typical afternoon, each child will get to choose which activities they would like to do. Choices range from sports, crafts, learning about nature, participating in Y activities, cooking and even putting on a play. Snacks are provided. Transportation provided from school to After the Bell. After the Bell is under new leadership. For 1st-6th grades. Hours run from after school until 6pm.

LEARNING TREE
The Learning Tree is a wonderful place for children to grow! Join us and you will see! We care for children from 4 weeks old to Kindergarten age. Fantastic weekly swimming & gymnasium opportunities. Preschool for children 3 to 5 years old is available. We have lots of fun activities… even fieldtrips! We transport Kindergarten children from school daily. Hours run Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6pm.

Fall programming starts on August 21st. Registration can be taken at any time. To register or for other information, call (605) 225-7113.

ACHIEVING GOALS
TOGETHER

BULL RUN THANK YOU
We’d like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our 11th Annual Bull Run a success. We had 98 volunteers and 266 participants who made this event possible. We appreciate all your support in making the ½ Marathon, 10K, 5K, Fun Walk & Munchkin Run, a huge success! We hope to see you all again next year. Mark your calendars for the 12th Annual Bull Run on Saturday, July 27th, 2013!

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS:
Kessler’s, Avera, 3M, Airport Travel Center & Cafe, Avis, Revive Day Spa, B&E Siding & Windows, Inc., and Steven Lust Automotive

Also special recognition to DSS, Shoe Science, Scheels, Pepsi, BNSF RR, and the City of Aberdeen for services provided.


TO VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT, CLICK HERE.
TO VIEW THE RESULTS OF THE RACES, CLICK HERE.

IMPROVE YOUR
SOCIAL NETWORK

GET CONNECTED
The Y strives to create a sense of community within our members. With the rise of online communities and social networking, YMCAs across the country are beginning to build an online community that proves to be as valuable as the member community we’ve been able to shape over the years. Join us in staying connected through Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Mobile Text Alerts and our E-Newsletter.If you experience any difficulties, please contact Ashley.

TO GET CONNECTED: VISIT OUR PAGE, HERE.

WORTH A
THOUSAND WORDS

SD ARTS COUNCIL ARTIST: ANN TAECKER

In July, Y Childcare was fortunate to host Ann Taecker through a South Dakota Arts Council grant. Ann worked with almost 100 of our children to learn about art through projects. A special thank you to Ann for all her great work and making our summer one to remember.

SEARCH & RESCUE DOGS

Also in July, the Great Plains Search Dogs and their handlers came to visit with the YMCA Summer Safari kids. Sandy Vernlund, certified K9 handler of Great Plains Search Dogs, taught the children the importance of staying put if they become lost. She also used pictures to describe who may come looking for them and even gave the children whistles to blow if they ever become lost. Shadow, Boda, Rowdy & Max all took turns “searching” for the children as they hid! To view more photos of the Search & Rescue Dogs, CLICK HERE.

GROUP FITNESS: SPIN BACK TO THE 80s & 90s!

Group Fitness Instructors, Molly Hornaman and Jen Phillips, led “Spin Back to the 80’s” and “Spin Back to the 90’s” cycling rides throughout the summer. Participants were encouraged to dress up in their favorite 80’s & 90’s outfits and all participants received special door prizes. Steven Gellhaus donated special lighting which added to the 80’s & 90’s theme. A huge thank you to Molly, Jen and Steven!