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a newsletter for Y members and volunteers July 2016

CELEBRATESUMMERSodexo Hosts Annual End of Summer Camp CookoutThe Sodexo Corporation is partnering with the Andrew andWalter Young Family YMCA on July 21 for its Annual End ofSummer Cookout. This event is the highlight of the summerfor our campers and members. This year’s event also includesdental and health screenings with the National Dental Association and Morehouse School of Medicine.

The NDA’s day of screening will provide all members andcampers with dental gift bags, campers will learn about dental health and careers in medicine and dentistry whileeating lunch with dental and medical students. YMCA adultmembers and seniors will have an opportunity to attend aQuestion & Answer Town Hall Meeting regarding dentalhealth trends, practices, disease prevention and detection.We look forward to celebrating the end of our summer campseason with you!

FOR OUR COMMUNITYCommunity Outreach in Partnership with the City of AtlantaYoung Family YMCA, in partnership with the City of AtlantaHealth Unit in the Department of Human Resources, bringsawareness to the multiple health and wellness options available through the YMCA to City of Atlanta employees.We’ve been privileged to tell the YMCA story at health fairsat City Hall, Hartsfield International Airport, Civic Center andGrant Park.

HEALTHY STARTS HEREYoung YMCA Launches First FridaysFirst Fridays Fellowship, Fun and Fitness is a faith-based health and wellness partnership for areachurches. Young Family YMCA on the first Friday ofevery month with open its doors to the members ofarea churches in an effort to address high priority public health issues such as obesity, chronic disease,poor dietary practices and sedentary lifestyles. Our goalis to strengthen the bond between the YMCA and ourfaith-based neighbors to serve as the pillars of healthand wellness initiatives in our community. We have partnered with Cascade United Methodist Church and Turner Chapel AME. YMCA members who attend a chuch in the southwest community are welcome toschedule a First Friday's event for their church. Formore information contact Program Director BlanchePayne at BlancheP@ymcaatlanta.org.

International Day at the YMCA: July 7International Day is approaching very fast at summerday camp. This is a time were the various age groups in camp are encouraged to research different countries and the cultures that are specific to thosecountries. The campers will have the opportunity totaste foods from around the world and learn aboutamazing cultures. We are excited about InternationalDay on July 7.

Camp Talent Show: July 21The summer day camp annual talent show will be heldon July 21! This is an exciting event were each of ourgroups ranging from ages 5 to 12 will showcase theirvarious talents. This year’s talent show promises to be even more exciting than previous years. The groupshave been practicing all summer under the direction ofour dance instructor on various dance numbers. Thisevent won’t let you down! See you all at the SummerDay Camp Annual Talent Show!

ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU | a newsletter for Y members and volunteers

I CAN... AT CAMP!Summer Camp is in Full Swing!Check out our Activity/Field Trip Schedule below

Early Learning Center Summer Care

Tuesday, July 5 Fernbank Science Center

Thursday, July 7 Fernbank Science Center

Tuesday, July 12 ATL Movies

Thursday, July 14 ATL Movies

School Age Camp

Friday, July 1 Georgia Aquarium

Wednesday, July 6 Jump & Rock

Thursday, July 7 International Day at the Y

Friday, July 8 Clayton Beach

Monday, July 11 Cascade Skating (ages 9 - 12)

Monday, July 11 Movies (ages 5 - 8)

Wednesday, July 13 Dave & Busters

Friday, July 15 High Museum (SAIL Program)

Monday, July 18 Six Flags

Wednesday, July 20 Movies ATL

Wednesday, July 20 Lego Land (SAIL Program)

Thursday, July 21 End of Summer Cookout & Dental Expo

Thursday, July 21 Summer Camp Talent Show

Friday, July 22 Main Event

Teen Leadership Camp

Thursday, July 7 Hartsfield Airport Tour

Tuesday, July 12 Sweetwater Creek

Thursday, July 14 Project Open Hand

Tuesday, July 19 Governor’s Mansion and Radio One Tour

Thursday, July 21 End of Summer Cookout & Dental Expo

Tuesday, July 26 Main Event

Wednesday, July 27 Beach Outing