Registrations Open at Woonsocket YWCA

The following is via YWCA Rhode Island

Sign up today for summer sessions at YWCA Rhode Island. Classes for youth and adults begin on Monday, June 22. To learn more or to schedule a tour, call 401-769-7450 or visit 514 Blackstone Street in Woonsocket.

Youth programs include socialization activities, gymnastics, vacation camps and more. A sampling:

SMALL WORLD offers opportunities for socialization, creativity and toilet training. It includes storytime, songs, crafts, playtime and snack. One hour (Thursday, 9-10am) and two hour (Thursday, 10am-noon) classes are available. It is for 2 ½ to 3 ½ year olds.

GYMNASTICS ACADEMY is for 3 to 18 year olds and allows gymnasts the opportunity to advance to higher levels. Classes are held throughout the week for beginners, intermediate, advanced and competitive teams. YWCA Rhode Island Gymnastics Academy Competitive Coaches are USA Gymnastics Certified.

SUMMER VACATION CAMPS are offered for children ages 2 years 9 months to 12 years of age with a Junior Leadership option available for youth 13 and over. Preregistration is required for Doodle Bugs, Busy Bee and Adventure Camp. YWCA Rhode Island vacation camps are safe and affordable with experienced staff providing fun activities.

Your child is able to grow-up with YWCA. It meets all your child care needs with quality Infant, Toddler, Pre-Preschool, Preschool, and Before & After School Age Care. The programs are licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Education and the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families. YWCA is a member of the Rhode Island Afterschool Plus Alliance.

YWCA also has adult programs such as:

AEROBICS offers benefits such as increases in heart health, muscular endurance, mood, energy level and a decrease in shortness of breath. It meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:15-8:15pm.

YWCA Rhode Island provides developmentally appropriate programming and events with 148 years of excellence at two campus locations - Northern Rhode Island and Central Falls/Pawtucket - and statewide. The complete YWCA Session Brochure is online at www.ywcari.org. Other programs include: Chronic Disease Self-Management, ENCOREplus®, Golf Tournament, Sarah Frances Grant Homestead, Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Volleyball Leagues, Women’s Workout Room, Women of Achievement Awards, and YWCA Rosie’s Girls.

YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. For more information, visit www.ywcari.org or call 401-769-7450.