Tri-Town YMCA

Registration is open for Y Kids Before & After School programming. To learn more and to register, call 630.629.9622 or visit https://tritownymca.org/programs/kids/

Today, the campers packed their bags and went to England (Room 6)! Did you know the London Underground, also known as the Tube, has 409 escalators that travel the same distance as the Earth's circumference every week? Ask your camper about other fun facts they learned about today at camp.

🫧 🎉 FOAM PARTY!!!! 🫧 🎉

Whatever your passion might be, you can dive right into it at summer camp!

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Artwork by: Jaceon, Y Camper

Together in partnership with HelloFresh and No Kid Hungry, our Counselors in Training are really leading the way this summer by opening and coordinating the operation of a larger than life HelloFresh pantry outside of Tri-Town YMCA for the community!

Tri-Town YMCA CIT's are helping to keep the pantry stocked and ready for anyone that may be in need of food, but they need your help. If you have extra nonperishable groceries at home, stop by and drop them off in the pantry.

If you are a family that is in need of food, stop by and pick up what you need.

Let's help end childhood hunger together as a community!

By the way, there are only three of these pantries across the USA - read more about the effort in this Newsweek article: https://www.newsweek.com/food-insecurity-hellofresh-no-kid-hungry-1914518

Tri-Town YMCA is located at St. Alexander School in Villa Park (136 S Cornell Ave).

We moustache you, have you heard about the amazing work that the CIT's have been up to this summer? Big announcement on an important project they've been helping to lead for the community - stay tuned!

Hangout with other families, make bubbles, play in sprinklers, and learn other tips for avoiding summer slump at Villa Park Area Early Childhood Collaborative Saturday's Unplugged event this Saturday, June 29.

Conga line dancing 💃🏼 🕺🏼 at the swimming pool🏊‍♀️ , a field trip to the roller rink🛼, camp talent show 🎻🪈🥁, and a visit to Brazil 🇧🇷 (aka room 5) was a fun way to celebrate the week at summer camp! Have a nice weekend, and be sure to rest up for all that we have planned next week as we celebrate the country of Mexico 🇲🇽!

Oi! That’s Portuguese for hi.

We’re off to Brazil this week for summer camp. We’re learning about the colorful birds and slithering snakes who live in the rainforests, we’re working on some team building activities, we’re playing a little bit of soccer (or air balloon volleyball on the very hot days), and so much more!

Adrus por agora! Bye for now!

Part of being a Counsor in Training is learning life skills and how to give back to the community. On Friday, the CITs visited Feed My Starving Children and packed nearly 30,000 meals in just a few hours. Thank you CITs for making a difference around the world!

Thank you to McCain Foods USA for selecting Tri-Town YMCA and Elmhurst YMCA to be the stewards for the donated bicycles they built as part of team building program with The Leader's Institute - Chicago. The bicycles will go into the Y-Cash Store where Y Kid participants can choose items to purchase with their Y-Cash that is earned in program time when they live out Y values at camp -

Does your company want to get involved with a service project for the Y? Give us a call and we will work together with you to craft an experience for your team that supports local kids.

HiYa! Thank you to Joe's Dojo for helping us learn about the sport of karate today. Remember, martial arts is about “opening your mind, opening your ears, and building character!”

The journey around the world continues at summer camp with some very interesting craft projects representing the Japanese culture. After helping all the younger campers with their crafts, the CITs snuck away for some outdoor fun. ☀️🤩🏕️♥️

It was a busy Monday - our friendly comfort dog came for a visit, we made positive affirmation fortune tellers, we studied Japan and made cherry blossom trees, we went on a nature scavenger hunt, we spent time reading at the library, and we played hot potato!

Congrats to the CITs who became CPR, First Aid, and Babysitters certified today!

Summer camp is a time when we say, “100% guarantee that your kiddo is going to have some messy fun!” And today, was nothing short of that!

The weather was perfect for our adventures in nature day at The Morton Arboretum. Despite all of the cicada friends, the campers thoroughly enjoyed exploring the Tadpole Pond, Maze Garden, and so much more!

It’s officially summer! Thank you to the entire aquatic team at the Villa Park Parks & Recreation Department for all that you do to provide our campers with a splashtastic summer!

Thank you to all of our golfers, sponsors, and volunteers who supported Tee Time at the Library. A big congratulations to all of our teams that won and to those who won raffles! Check the list to see if your name is on there. If so, please contact Holly at the Y to arrange a pick up at 630.629.9622

Join us today for FREE Minigolf and more today at the Villa Park Public Library. The last tee time is at 3:45PM.

Purchase your raffle tickets from home for Tee Time at the Library! Drawing will be held Sunday, June 2 at 4:30PM. Winner need not be present. To buy your tickets, visit https://givebutter.com/c/vpteetime

Is the weather today messing up your plans for tonight? Don't worry, stay dry at our indoor minigolf event at the Villa Park Public Library this evening. Tickets are $25 and includes appetizers, drinks, and live entertainment. Event begins at 7:00PM with tee off at 7:15PM. To purchase tickets, please visit https://givebutter.com/c/vpteetime

Apply to be a member of the Family Engagement Workgroup (FEW) to share your perspective with state leaders!

Workgroup meetings (1.5-2 hours each) will take place monthly from June to December 2024. The virtual kickoff meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 26 from 5:30 - 7 pm. Families who participate will be paid a monthly stipend of $250/month. To apply for this opportunity, visit
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekj5-DnmRa1IVIAXqhb5H1BPzIrAujnSZM9Ga8YvMaglgP5w/viewform

It was only a three days for our first week of summer camp, and wowsers we sure packed in a lot of fun! Outdoorsy Camp, one of our new specialty camps, learned about gardening, farming, and outdoor camping activities. The CITs spent time training for their summer responsibilities and helped with a service project for the community. And Y Kids campers kicked off the season with our Olympic Parade of Flags, celebrated this week’s country Scotland, played some mini golf, and kept busy with plenty of games and activities! We will see everyone on Monday for week 2. Have a nice weekend!

Gather your friends and purchase tickets to this exciting mini-golf journey through the stacks at the Villa Park Library on Saturday, June 1. Tickets are $25 per person and includes entertainment, refreshments, and more! Purchase your tickets by Thursday, May 30th and you will also receive three complimentary raffle tickets.

As you make your way around the circulation desk, you can pick up appetizers as well as frosty beverages from Standard Meadery.

Dress to impress - prizes will be given for the best book-themed team. We will also have prizes for the top men's, women's, and mixed teams as well as prizes for closest to the hole and other gimmicks along the 18-hole course. Doors open at 7:00PM. We will recognize our Community Impact Heroes - DuPage Foundation and Endeavor Health prior to tee off at 7:20PM.

Proceeds will benefit local programs such as the Library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, and the new Villa Park Area Early Childhood Collaborative's Saturdays Unplugged Series! To purchase your ticket, follow the link here: https://givebutter.com/c/vpteetime