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The Muscatine Community Y Character Development program offers a wide variety of programs designed to serve youth in our community. We offer programs specifically for Middle School Students, such as our after-school and summer programs and also our leadership development groups. We provide social and skill building recreation programs for 1st through 8th grade students, including soccer and basketball. More information on these recreation programs can be found on this website under the Youth Sports heading. Each of our Character Development programs fosters our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and our main goal is to serve youth through programs that promote healthy spirit, mind and body. |
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HIGH SCHOOL GROUP
The High School group is a student-led program. The focus is service-learning, but we also build on leadership skills, interpersonal issues, and presentation skills. In the past, the group has organized and sponsored blood drives, Kids' Fun Runs, and is working on holding workshops. Past speakers have been Muscatine Gang Officers, presenters on drug abuse, and teen suicide. All activities are planned and developed by the high school members. Group starts August 25th. For More information, call Amy at 263-9996 or email at ahessel@muscatiney.org.
Day: Mondays
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Fee: Member: FREE
Nonmember: $5.00 for September-December
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TEEN CENTER
We offer a weekly schedule of activities on our teen center. Each day from 4:00-5:00pm there are planned activities based on the schedule below. Then from 5:00-7:00pm is a group choice time which participants can pick from a variety of games and activities. Begins August 20th.
Mondays: Large Group Recreation
Tuesdays: Games
Wednesdays: Recreation
Thursdays: Teen Leaders
Fridasy: Group Choice
Day: Monday-Friday
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Fee: Member: FREE
Nonmember: $5:00 for September-December
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TEEN LEADERS
Teen Leaders is a chance for everyone to enjoy the Y and be part of the action! Every week is something new, giving participants a chance to be leaders, planners, and participants. Teen Leaders plan activities that will help build their spirit, mind, and body. This means we will be planning service projects, speakers, and games along with recreation and fitness stuff, and monthly Muscatine Art Center projects. This group is open to those entering grades 6-8. Group starts August 21st. For more information, contact Amy Hessel at the Y at ahessel@muscatiney.org
Day: Thursdays
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Members: FREE
Nonmembers: $5:00 for September through December
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THE GUY THING
Everyone needs time to just be a guy, do guy things, eat guy food, and just have "guy" fun! This group will be your ticket to be a healthy guy, the new you! Join the Y for something new every week, from Martial Arts to service projects, to fitness and healthy eating. Build a healthy YOU in a fun atmosphere with other guys!. This group is free for members, but open to both member and nonmember boys in grades 6-8! Group starts August 26th. For more information or to sign up, contact Amy at the Y.
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Members: FREE
Nonmembers: $5:00 for September-December
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GIRL POWER
A girl only group. Chat about fashion, healthy living, building your career, anger management, and what is on your mind each week. This summer will hold fitness activities, field trips, and guest speakers all for the benefit of adding girl power to your choices and to your world. Mondays will focus on understanding what is going on around you, while the Wednesday will help you build your own power. Healthy lifestyle choices that build the whole self - spirit, mind, and body! Group starts August 26th. Contact Amy Hessel at the Y with any questions or to sign up!
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Members: FREE
Nonmembers: $5:00 for September-December
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VARIETY ARTS
Variety Arts is your chance to be creative. Each week will be a new art form or art activity from painting, drawing, to sewing and even pottery. This group will plan the activities for the summer and there will also be monthly Muscatine Art Center sessions. This group is open to youth entering grades 5th-9th in the fall. Group starts
Day: Mondays
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Members: FREE
Nonmembers: $5:00 for September-December
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TEEN ONLY FITNESS CLASS
This special group fitness class for 6th-9th graders will include a variety of fun fitness activities including fitness classes, exercise area, weight lifting, wallyball, water exercise & outdoor activities and games. No pre-registration for members - just show up! Non-members need to register prior to their first class. Starts August 25th.
Day: Mondays
Time: 2:45-3:30pm
Fee: Member: FREE
Nonmember: $5:00 for September-December
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MIDDLE SCHOOL FRIDAY NIGHTS
On the 1st and 3rd Friday nights of each month, the Y will host an evening for Middle School Youth! The 1st Friday night is movie night; we will show movies that are PG13 or younger. This night is geared toward Middle School students. Popcorn and a drink will be served. On the 3rd Friday of each month, we will host recreation activities. The kick-off is set for September 19th with 3-on-3 basketball. Bring your team or we'll get you set up!
Day: 1st Friday of the month
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Fee:
Member: FREE
Nonmembers: FREE
Day: 3rd Friday of the month
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Fee:
Member: FREE
Nonmember: FREE
DODGEBALL THURSDAY NIGHTS
Middle Schoolers join the Teen Program for some dodgeball every Thursday night from 5:15-6:30pm. Teams will be divided each week. Starts August 28th.
Day: Thursdays
Time: 5:15-6:30pm
Fee:
Member: FREE
Nonmembers: $5.00 for September-December
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MIDDLE SCHOOL TEEN NIGHTS
Hey middle schoolers, tired of doing the same old things every weekend? Well then come and check out the Y Teen Nights! Teen Nights are open to kids from any area school in grades 6, 7, & 8. They take place this fall once a month on 8/23, 9/27, 10/25, and 11/22. Hours are from 7:30-10:30pm. Dance to the music of a DJ, play wallyball, basketball, video games, along with fun contests. Door prizes given at the end of the night. Refreshments are available for a nominal fee. One soda is free. There is something for everyone!
Admission fee: $3.00 and school I.D.
There is a 350 youth limit. Tickets will be available two weeks ahead of time and sold until they are out. Tickets will not be available at the door. The Y is not responsible for lost tickets.
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SUPERSITTERS
Super Sitters is a comprehensive babysitting know-how course for boys and girls ages 11-14. It covers: care and handling of infants; dealing with fire, accidents & other emergencies; basic first aid procedures; age appropriate toys and games. Bring a notebook, pencil, and a sack lunch. Wear tennis shoes so you can enjoy the Y facilities during class breaks. Must attend both days. Preregistration is required for this class.
Day: Friday & Saturday
Date: November 14 & 15
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm both days
Fee: Member: $18.00
Nonmember: $36.00
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W.O.W. (WORKOUT & WEIGHTS)
Middle School students learn how to safely use the weights and other equipment in the exercise area. Those who pass this class will be able to use the area during designated Middle-School use times and at any time under the supervision of a parent or guardian. Attendance is required!
Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 6:45-7:45pm
Day: Saturdays
Time: 9:00-10:30am
Fee:
Member: $23.00
Nonmember: $46.00
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SCRAPBOOKING
Bring your own photos and set up shop to get started or to complete an album! The Y will have cutters, paper, and other fun stuff to complete your pages. Session II only.
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Fee: Member: $5.00
Nonmember: $10.00
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KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
Learn to read and follow a recipe, cut fruits and veggies and prepare healthy meals. This class is for youth entering grades 5th-9th. Session I only.
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Fee: Member: $5.00
Nonmember: $10.00
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PAPER MACHE MURAL PROJECT
Help build young people murals out of paper mache. The first few classes will be designs, then making a few mache subjects before getting into painting and building. Group starts August 25th.
Day: Mondays
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Fee: Member: FREE
Nonmember: $5.00 for September-December
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GIVE BACK AND TAKE WITH YOU
This is a great chance to do something for your community. We will travel around Muscatine doing service projects every Monday. This is a great chance to get involved, but also a chance to build your college applications and your resumes and gain hours for your Silver Cord program at the High School. This group is open to anyone entering 6th-12th grades. Staff will track the hours each week and have a print out at the end of the session. Group starts August 25th. To sign up, get more information, or share project ideas, contact Amy Hessel at the Y.
Days: Mondays
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Fee: Member: FREE
Nonmember: FREE
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GAMING CHALLENGE
Each week will be a different X-Box or Wii video game challenge. With brackets for each of the players in attendance and group challenges. No games will be rated higher than “T” for teens. Group starts August 26th.
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Fee: Member: FREE
Nonmember: $5.00 for September-December
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MUSCATINE SWIM CLUB
Muscatine Swim Club is open to youth up to 18 years of age who are interested in competitive swimming and who can continuously swim the length of the large pool (25 yards). The emphasis of the program is skill development, good sportsmanship, and the enjoyment of competitive swimming. the swim season begins October 27th and runs through early March. Practice times and meet schedules will be announced in October. An informational meeting for parents of new swimmers will be held at the Y on Monday, September 29th at 6:30 pm. For more details, contact Kevin Halstead at 264-0442 or go to www.muscatineswimclub.com
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COME SKIING WITH THE Y
The Muscatine Community Y is offering a 4 & 8 week Learn to Ski/Snowboard program at Snowstar for ages 9 - adult. The first 3 weeks, one hour lessons are offered from 6:30-7:30pm (designed for 1st time skiers/boarders). The 4th - 8th weeks will be all skiing/snowboarding. Responsible for own transportation. Caravan from the Y at 5:00 p.m. Participants may choose to carpool/ride share. Snowboards must be continuous metal edges and be approved by Ski Patrol. Private lessons can be arranged with Snowstar for an additional fee for intermediate/advanced participants. Family members who wish to snowboard/ski occasionally may be included with the Y group at our discounted rate. Make arrangements with Mel at msteckel@muscatiney.org
SKI: (Lessons for 9 years and older)
A. Lift, Ski-Rental, 3 lessons (1st time skiers)
4 week fees:
Member: 132.00
Nonmember: $147.00
8 week fees:
Member: $228.00
Nonmember: $258.00
B. Lift, 3 Lessons (1st time skiers)
4 week fees:
Member: $94.00
Nonmember: $109.00
8 week fees:
Member: $153.00
Nonmember: $183.00
C. Lift, Ski-Rental (No Lessons)
4 week fees:
Member: $96.00
Nonmember: $111.00
8 week fees:
Member: $192.00
Nonmember: $222.00
D. Lift (No Lessons)
4 week fees:
Member: $58.00
Nonmember: $73.00
8 week fees:
Member: $117.00
Nonmember: $147.00
Snowboard (Lessons for 9 years and older)
A.Lift, Snowboard Rental, 3 Lessons (1st time boarders)
4 week fees:
Member: $147.00
Nonmember: $162.00
8 week fees:
Member: $243.00
Nonmember: $273.00
B. Lift, 3 Lessons (1st time boarders)
4 week fees:
Member: $109.00
Nonmember: $124.00
8 week fees:
Member: $168.00
Nonmember: $198.00
C. Lift, Snowboard Rental (No Lessons)
4 week fees:
Member: $96.00
Nonmember: $111.00
8 week fees:
Member: $192.00
Nonmember: $222.00
D. Lift (No Lessons)
4 week fees:
Member: $58.00
Nonmember: $73.00
8 week fees:
Member: $117.00
Nonmember: $147.00
Day: Tuesdays
Dates of 4 week: January 6, 13, 20, 27
Dates of 8 week: January 6 - February 24. March 3rd free night! Free lift and rentals for all 8 week participants - weather permitting!
Time: 5:00-9:15pm
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WINTER BREAK SCHEDULE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH
School's on break, it's going to be cold outside - so what is there to do? Join the Y for lots of fun activities all through Winter Break! These programs are free and open to all middle school youth!
Monday, December 22
Movie & Popcorn & Nachos
1:00-4:00pm
Tuesday, December 23
3-on-3 Basketball Tourney
1:00-2:30pm
Group Choice
2:30-4:00pm
Friday, December 26
Craft Day
1:00-2:30pm
Group Choice
2:30-4:00pm
Monday, December 29
3-on-3 Dodgeball
1:00-2:30pm
Group Choice
2:30-4:00pm
Tuesday, December 30
Wii Contest
1:00-2:30pm
Group Choice
2:30-4:00pm
Friday, January 2
Texas Hold 'em - the Y way!
1:00-2:30pm
Group Choice
2:30-4:00pm
Fee: Member: FREE
Nonmember: FREE
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