Girl's Programming
Fall Schedule (2010)**NEW**
Girls Membership Package!
Girls Membership Package: $10 a month includes YWCA Hamilton Afterschool GirlSpace Program, Active Girls, GirlSpace, Girls Night In and discounted prices for all other girls programs!
Your Membership Includes…
YWCA Hamilton After School GirlSpace Program: YWCA Hamilton is coming to YOUR school. We will be bringing the best out of our great girls-only programs. Your female students will participate in activities around body image, self confidence and self esteem building, media awareness, bullying and healthy relationships. As well, the girls will learn the importance of living healthy and active lives by playing sports and games as well as learning about wellness and nutrition. Finally, there will be homework help and a healthy snack provided everyday. Offered at Memorial (City)School, CB Stirling, GL Armstrong, Woodward, Ottawa St. YWCA
Active Girls:Learn a new sport like Ultimate Frisbee and Waterpolo. Break a sweat in the fitness centre and find out about the importance of healthy living and being active.
GirlSpace: This program isdesigned to motivate and encourage young women. Activities include body image workshops, media awareness and healthy relationship building.
Girls Night In: Looking for some Friday night fun? Girls aged 10-14 can come to the YWCA for an awesome night of games, swimming, movies, hanging out in the girls lounge and more!
Additional Fee Programs
(OTTAWA LOCATION ONLY)
Ys Girls: Looking for some Friday night fun? This program is just for girls ages 6 to 9 years! Just like our Girls Night In, come to the YWCA for an awesome night of games, swimming, movies, hanging out in the girls lounge and more!$5 (No membership required) **NEW**
Creative Girls: The girls will have the opportunity to discover the arts and express themselves creatively through this 10 week hands-on program exploring drawing, painting, sculpture, pottery, mixed media, & art exhibitions in local galleries. We will create an environment that is positive, pressure-free and non-competitive so that each girl can feel comfortable enough to explore her full creative potential. $60
Vibe Girls: This 10 week program is all about moving your body. The girls will learn a variety of styles of dance, including hip hop, jazz, musical theatre, while also trying out Zumba and African dance styles. The girls will gain confidence and self esteem while having tones of fun. The girls will show what they have learned in our term end recital.$60
Yoga Girls: In this beginners class you will learn the basics of yoga while relaxing and improving flexibility.$60 **NEW**
Teen Mom Program
Are you a teen mom or mom to be? This program provides the opportunity for teen moms to socialize with other teen moms in the community. This program will be a supportive place where we will help solve some of the challenges teen moms face.There will be cooking, crafts, a play area for children and healthy snacks will be provided each day.
Please note that all girls programming will be offered at YWCA Hamilton Ottawa St Location ONLY!
MACNAB ST LOCATION
Red Cross Babysitter Training (ages 11+): This 8 hour course combines child behaviour, problem solving, dealing with emergencies and First Aid. The Red Cross Babysitter Award is issued on completion.
When: Saturday Nov 6th and Sunday Nov 7th from 9 am – 2pm.
Cost: $60 (includes manual) * bring a lunch!*