Did you know...?

Did you know that the YMCA Preschool utilizes the High Reach Curriculum for Kindergarten Readiness?

In addition to all of the opportunities for physical growth in fine and gross motor skills at the Y (such as swimming, gymnastics, indoor and outdoor play) we are also working hard to enrich your child's learning.

Teachers in all of our 5 classrooms are instructing children about numbers, letters, shapes, colors, patterns, sequencing, science, and more!

If you have any questions about what your child is learning, check in the classroom for clues on the whiteboard, talk to your child's teacher and read the "what did we do today..." board on your way out the door.

It is important that you have things to talk about with your child about his / her day at school. Reinforcing their learning at home, at the grocery store, at the park, etc. is wonderful as well.

March draws near and the Leprechaun looms....

The Preschool is once again decorated for St. Patrick's Day...and there is already talk of that mischievous leprechaun coming back to fool us again. Stay tuned to see what his antics will include this year...

Holiday Camp for President's Day 02/21

Is your child's school closed in honor of President's Day on Monday, February 21st?
Do you need to go to work that day?

The Prescott YMCA Preschool and School Age Programs will be open from 6:30am to 6:00pm for the working families that need their children to be in a fun, safe and well-supervised program.

Contact the YMCA directly for further information.

See you on President's Day!

Mid-Winter fun at the Preschool

Yes, it is winter in Arizona. But after all the snow melted and the temperatures started to rise, our clever teachers started bringing on the fun.

Ms. Sara & Ms. Cindy's class had a special Teaddy Bear Picnic on a Friday in January.

Ms. Cindy even brought in a teddy bear that was bigger than Ms. Stephanie! It was a big hit with all the kids for sure.

Christmas Program Videos

Ms. Sara Ms. Cindy's Class performing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"
Ms. Juliet's Class performing "Jingle Bells"
Ms. Lindsey's Class performing "Feliz Navidad"
Ms.Jen's Class performs "S-A-N-T-A" and "I'm A Little Snowman"
"A Good Thing About Christmas" performed by After School Kids
"Frosty the Snowman" sung by the Pirate and Ninja schoolage groups

Te Adventure C.O.R.P. Dragon Drill Team, preforming their salute to Allan Klinikowski.

Holiday Hours

The Prescott YMCA Child Care Department is offering full Day Camps for Kindergarten through 14 years of age. Operating hours are 6:30am-6:00pm Monday through Friday from December 20-31, 2010 (except Christmas Eve, see below). Daily rates are $18 for YMCA Members and $20 for Community. An annual $30 Registration Fee also applies. Please contact #777-9277 for more details.

Please note the following holiday closure for Christmas Eve, 12/24 (Friday).
Child Watch closed
Preschool closes early, at 1:00pm
School Age Day Camps close early, at 1:00pm

For New Years Eve, 12/31 (Friday) we will be open for regular hours.

Please enjoy a safe and cheery holiday with your family.

Seasons Greetings from your Prescott YMCA Child Care Staff

Prescott Resort Gingerbread Village

Have you been to the Prescott Resort lately? Well, gather the family and drive up the hill to see the "World's Largest Gingerbread Village"!

The Prescott YMCA After School groups worked hard creating their addition to the village which is their version of Rapunzel's Castle from the new Disney release, "Tangled". The gingerbread castle was the brain child of one of our youngest children, Ryder. It is fitting that Rapunzel's hair is made from red licorice, as Ryder is a red head himself.

If you've not had a chance, please go and visit Prescott Resort to see Rapunzel's Castle made by YMCA kids as well as all of the other impressive creations!
The Resort's display will continue through January 2, 2011. Click here for further details. Prescott Resort Gingerbread Village.
Happy Holidays!