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Family Program Services is designed to give parents and grandparents information, support and the opportunity to explore issues particular to their needs. The program is funded by United Way, the County Board of Supervisors, the Department of Education, Muscatine County CARES and the Brookdale Foundation. As a result of this funding, Family Program Services offers child care at no cost for those attending the Program. The Program offers various groups which address the special needs of both caregiver and child. The Program is free and open to the public. Participants do not need to be Y members to participate in Family Program Services. Participants come from all walks of life including: new and experienced parents, young and old parents, low-income and high income, limited education and college education, etc. There is a group within this Program to serve everyone including Grandparents who are Raising their Grandchildren. In addition to the weekly groups, monthly workshops are held on a variety of topics. Look below for information regarding each individual group, or contact the Y for more information. |
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FAMILY FOCUS
SELF-SUFFICIENCY
RESPITE
PARENTING EDUCATION
GRANDPARENT SUPPORT
FAMILY NIGHTS
Family Nights take place once a month. This is a great way for families with young children to come to the Y and spend fun time together! Don't worry about cooking dinner before you come - food is always sold for a nominal fee! Family Night activities are geard toward families with pre-school and elementary age children.
September 12: Campout/Family Overnighter
October 24: Halloween at the Y
November 14: Family Fitness Fun
December 6: Breakfast with Santa
January 9: Fun in the Pool
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Fee: Member: FREE
Nonmember: $5.00 per family
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PRESCHOOL PLAY AREA
Bring your toddlers and supervise them while they play and tumble in our Preschool Play Area at the Y. Parents/caregivers must accompany children in this area. This area is open daily whenever the building is open.
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PARENTING SKILLS STUDY GROUP
This six week program provides information that will enhance your parenting skills. This class can be offered on an individual basis. Call the Y at 263-9996 for an appointment.
Fee: Member: FREE
Nonmember: FREE
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TEEN PARENTS
For parents who are 19 years and under. Come and discuss topics with parents in the same situation. Call Holly at the Y at 263-9996 for information on transportation.
Day: Mondays
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Fee: Member: FREE
Nonmember: FREE
Group Meeting Dates:
July 28th: Muscatine Y
Aug 4th: Pizza Ranch
Aug 11th: Muscatine Y
Aug 18th: Mami's
Aug 25th: Muscatine Y
Sept 1st: China Garden
Sept 8th: Muscatine Y
Sept 15th: McDonald's
Sept 22nd: MuscatineY
Sept 29th: Pizza Party at the Y
Oct 6th: Hy-Vee Deli
Oct 13th: MuscatineY
Oct 20th: KFC
Oct 27th: MuscatineY
Nov 3rd: Long John Silver's
Nov 10th: MuscatineY
Nov 17th: Pizza Hut
Nov 24th: MuscatineY
Dec 1st: Pizza Ranch
Dec 8th: Muscatine Y
Dec 15th: Muscatine Family Restaurant
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WORKSHOPS
Please join Family Program Services for our free monthly workshops. These are open to the public and child care is provided free of charge for workshop participants. Upcoming workshops include gardening, child care, self-defense, and family management. All workshops are held from 6:30-8:00pm at the Y. For more information, contact Holly at 263-9996 or e-mail hbrugman@muscatiney.org
Fee: Member: FREE
Nonmember: FREE
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FRIENDS AND FITNESS
Offers a break for mothers. Enjoy physical activity for stress relief, time away from children, and lunch in a friendly environment. Children are fed and cared for by childcare staff. Bilingual facilitator present.
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 9:30-12:00pm
Exercise Class Time: 10:05-10:55am
Fee: Member: FREE
Nonmember: FREE
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WORKING WOMEN'S WORKOUT
Physical exercise to relieve stress and promote energy for women. Spanish speaking moms are welcome.
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Exercise Class Time: 6:45-7:45pm
Fee: Member: FREE
Nonmember: FREE
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GRANPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN
This is a twice monthly support group for people who are raising or assisting in raising their grandchildren and for other relatives who provide support. Raising grandchildren presents unique "parenting" issues and we can provide support and direct grandparents to community resources. Topics discussed are legal issues, health care issues, family conflict, etc. Call the Y at 263-9996 for more information.
Fee: Member: FREE
Nonmember: FREE
Group Meeting Dates:
Day: Tuesday, August 12
Time:9:00-10:30am
Location: Hy-Vee
Day: Tuesday, August 26
Time: 1:00-2:30pm
Location: Green's Tea Room
Day: Tuesday, September 9
Time: 9:00-10:30am
Location: Country Kitchen
Day: Tuesday, September 23
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Location: Muscatine Community Y (Guest Speaker - Dr. Sieg Hoppe)
Day: Tuesday, October 14
Time: 9:00-10:30am
Location: Twin Oaks
Day: Tuesday, October 28
Time: 1:00-2:30pm
Location: El Valle
Day: Tuesday, November 11
Time: 9:00-10:30am
Location: Family Restaurant
Day: Tuesday, November 25
Time: 1:00-2:30pm
Location: Pizza Ranch
Day: Tuesday, December 9
Time: 9:00-10:30am
Location: Hy-Vee
Day: Tuesday, December 16
Time: 1:00-2:30pm
Location: Peking
Fee: Member: FREE
Nonmember: FREE
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MOMENTS FOR MOMS
A discussion group for busy moms. Talk with others about child rearing, working, and child care.
Day: Thursdays
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Fee: Member: FREE
Nonmember: FREE
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FIRST STEPS
This program is for moms and dads with children of any age.
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Fee: Member: FREE
Nonmember: FREE
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MUJERES LATINAS
Este programa es un grupo de discusion para las mujeres latinas sobre el parenting.
Day: Viernes
Time: 9:30-11:45am
Fee: Member: FREE
Nonmember: FREE
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TAPS
Taps (Teen Age Parent Services) is a child care program located at Muscatine High School. Its purpose is to support enrolled teens who are working to complete their high school education. The day care is open to children between the ages of two weeks and less than two years during the academic school year. Contact Diana at 263-9996 for more information.
Days: Center is open when the High School is in session
Hours: Based on students' schedules
Fee: Sliding Fee Scale
YPLAY
YPlay is a child care program for parents using the Y and is FREE for members! Parents/Guardians must remain at the facility. Infants through 8 years are welcome.
YPlay tries to maintain a child/adult ratio of 5 to 1. If maximum occupancy is reached during program hours, participants may be asked to wait until openings occur.
Day: Monday-Friday
Time: 8:45-11:30am
Day: Monday-Thursday
Time: 5:00-8:30pm
Fee: Member: FREE
Nonmember: $3.50 per hour per child
FEE FOR LATE PICK-UP: A $2.00 per minute/per child fee will be charged for late pick up of children.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
FPS mails a newsletter four times each year. Watch for Special Events in this newsletter. If you would like your name added to the newsletter mailing list, contact Holly at 263-9996 or e-mail hbrugman@muscatiney.org
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