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Member: Williamstown Youth Center

.We currently provide three basic types of service: 1. An after-school program for children in grades 1-8 when school is in session. 2. All-day programs during the December, February, April, and summer school vacations. 3. Sports and arts programs run by volunteer coaches. These include seasonal sports for children in grades 1-8, as well as our “Fun Fit” program for preschoolers, and “kinderlympics” for kindergarteners in the fall, winter and spring

Programs Offered:

Summer Camp
Description: Full-day summer camp program with lots of field trips to local attractions.
Age Group: children entering grades 1-8
When: Call for yearly dates
Contact: David Rempell, Director - 458-5925
After School Program
Description: The WYC provides a safe, stimulating environment every day after school. After School Program Fees: Current Membership: entitles a child up to 12 visits at no charge Seasonal Pass: $60 each season (Fall: September - November, Winter: December - March and Spring: March - June) Full Year (September - June): $160 (additional children $135) One day per week: $75 Two days per week: $100 Hours: The WYC is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 3:00 - 5:30, and Wednesday from 1:30 - 5:30. Williamstown Elementary School Walk: A staff member will walk from the WES to the WYC each day after school. Homework Help: Each day after school the WYC provides students with a quiet work space where they can work on homework, receive homework assistance, read, and color. The learning center is equipped with computers with internet access. Computers are used to complete classwork. Digitial Media: The WYC has new Macintosh digital movie and music-making technology. We encourage kids to indulge their inner filmmakers through scriptwriting, filming, editing, and audio recording. Our equipment is available for daily use under the supervision of WYC staff Art at the WYC: Art instruction is offered every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday by Diane Sullivan, professional artist and WYC assistant director. Open studio is held every Monday and Friday, providing kids with an opportunity to work independently on projects Wednesday Outings: We are planning group outdoor activities every Wednesday. Children are encouraged to participate. Weather permitting, we will bike ride and hike in fall and spring, and snowshoe and sled in winter. We always need volunteers to chaperone - let us know if you can help! The WYC also offers ping-pong, pool, air hockey, dirty laundry, capture the flag, baseball, card games and more. A NOTE ABOUT SNACKS: The WYC provides a healthy snack at approximately 3:15 daily.
Age Group: School-aged youth
When: School year
Contact: David Rempell - (413)458-5925
Creative Movement
Description: Welcome to Spring ‘08 movement Creative Movement Enjoy a high-energy, high-fun movement class for creative and active youngsters. Mondays at the WYC PRE-K, 10:30 - 11:15 Fee: Jr. membership + $35 Grades 1-6, 3:30-4:15 Fee: membership + $35
Age Group: Pre-K through grade 6
When: Mondays all year
Contact: David Rempell - (413)458-5925
ART
Description: Artist and Youth Center Assistant Director Diane Sullivan is on-site Monday through Friday from 12:30 to 5:30. The WYC offers art classes as part of our after shool program on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons, with studio time on Monday and Friday. PreSchool Art PreSchool Art returns on Friday, April 11. Join us for six weeks of fun and creativ
Age Group: Pre-K through grade 8
When: Monday through Friday
Contact: Diane Sullivan - (413)458-5925
Vacation Camps
Description: The Williamstown Youth Center offers vacation programs in December, February and April. Please note that we are now open 8:00am - 5:30pm. The cost is $25 per day or $100 for 4 days. A WYC membership is required to partipate in the programs. We offer a variety of activites including: Swimming, Bowling, Tournaments, trips to the Movies, Berkshire Museum, and more. For more information, or if you are interested in registering your child for programs, please call the WYC.
Age Group: Grades 1-8
When: Vacation weeks
Contact: David Rempell - (413)458-5925
Spring Sports - Lacrosse
Description: You’ll notice significant changes in our spring offerings this year. These changes reflect our emphasis on providing access to a wide range of season-appropriate sports activities. We’re doing this because sports medicine research strongly suggests a correlation between early sports specialization and sports-related injuries in young people. We encourage families to try different sports in the fall, winter, and spring. This year, the Youth Center is proud to partner with the Williamstown Lacrosse Association to offer in-house lacrosse for boys and girls in grades 1-4. We have also created a special sports program - Kinderlympics! - for kindergarteners only. The Youth Center is just one non-profit agency providing recreational opportunities in the Northern Berkshires. We focus on in-house team and individual sports. If a travel program better suits the needs of you and your child, we’re happy to refer you to an appropriate agency. For more information for area travel programs, as well as for sports, we don’t currently offer (such as Softball and Baseball,) please call us for referral information. Sports Spring Sports offered through the Youth Center include in-house lacrosse for boys and girls in grades 1-4, track and field for grades 1-6, Fun Fit Games for pre-kindergarten children, and Kinderlympics for kindergarteners only.
Age Group: Pre-k through grade 8
When: Spring
Contact: David Rempell - (413)458-5925
Swimming
Description: Swimming at the WYC runs in the fall from October through November. The WYC offers 6 more sessions of swimming at the Williams Pool. Lessons will be taught by adult instructors and members of the Williams Swim Team. Beginning Lessons, 6:30 to 7:15, Red Cross Levels 1, 2 and 3 Intermediate Lessons, 7:15 to 8:00, Red Cross Levels 3, 4 and 5 Swim Club, 6:30 to 8:00, open to strong and advanced swimmers who want to work on stroke development, distance swimming, sprints and game skills including water polo. To be eligible for the swim club, participants must be able to swim 100 meters free style with proper rotary breathing, and be able to tread water for at least 2 minutes.
Age Group: Pre-K through grade 8
When: October through November
Contact: David Rempell - (413)458-5925
Tennis
Description: Grades 3 - 8, limit 40 participants.Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. through October Fee: membership + $45 3:15-4:15 Women Sept. through October Fee: $45 10:00-11:00
Age Group: Youth and Adults
When: Sept. - Oct.
Contact: David Rempell - (413)458-5925
Outing Club
Description: Fridays Sept. - Oct. Get out and get active with Kim Taylor and other Williams College Outing Club students. Van leaves from the Youth Center between 3:15-3:30 pm, children will return to the Youth Center at 6. If there is a cancellation we will notify parents and the school. Fee: Membership + $30. Specific outings to be scheduled. Please note: Participants are required to fill out medical and release forms available at the WYC
Age Group: Grades 3-8
When: Sept. - Oct.
Contact: David Rempell - (413)458-5925
Soccer
Description: Soccer will take place at the Williamstown Elementary School.We are pleased to offer travel soccer programs for motivated boys and girls in the third and fourth grades. Participants will have an additional 30-minute practice following the weekday sessions, and will participate in competitive games on the weekends. Membership on the travel team will be at the discretion of the coaches.This fall, we are pleased to re-introduce our Kindergarten soccer program. Come join us Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings for learning, fun, and great exercise!. In addition to soccer, we offer a special program for Pk and K children. You can find more information please call the WYC. The schedule for our fall soccer program will run from Sept. and into Oct. Shin guards and appropriate footwear (cleats or sneakers) are required to play soccer. The Youth Center has cleats and shinguards available at no cost. Please stop by 270 Cole Ave. to pick them up
Age Group: Pre-k - grade 4
When: Sept. - Oct.
Contact: David Rempell - (413)458-5925
Skiing/Snowboarding
Description: Seven week program begins in early Jan. and goes through Feb. This program is open to all members of the community. A current WYC membership ($30) is required for children participating in this program. We urge all participants to wear a helmet. For safety’s sake children in K - 2nd Grade must have a parent present with them on the mountain in order to participate in this program. Children of these younger children may not be considered Group Chaperones. Please discuss Mountain Safety with your children. Skiers and Snowboarders are expected to “Know the Code” a set of rules all skiers must follow on the mountain. During Sign-Ups we will be showing the MOUNTAIN SAFETY Video. Pass, Rental, and Parental Information: Lessons and Ski Pass - $175 Adult Ski/Snowboard Pass; no lessons - $165 Lessons only (for season ticket holders) - $90 Ski Rentals (skis, poles, boots) 7 weeks - $70 Board Rentals (board and boots) 7 weeks - $96 Round Trip Bus Transportation will be provided between the Williamstown Elementary School and Jiminy Peak if there are sufficient signups for the bus. The cost for individual riders is $60 for the season, $15 per roundtrip.
Age Group: Pre-K through grade 8
When: Jan. - Feb.
Contact: David Rempell - (413)458-5925
Basketball
Description: The WYC offers in-house and travel basketball for children grades k-8, with the exception of girls in grades 3-6 wishing to play in an house program. Call for dates and details.
Age Group: K through 8th grade
When: Winter
Contact: David Rempell - (413)458-5925
Hockey/Skating
Description: Come learn to skate, learn to play, or enjoy instructional pick up games at the Williams College Ice rink. Cost is $55 for the year. If you’d like to come once a week - either Saturday or Wednesday - the cost is $30 per skater. Please make all checks for the hockey programs payable to Williamstown Youth Center.
Age Group: Pre-k - 8th grade
When: Fall and Winter
Contact: David Rempell - (413)458-5925
Performing Arts
Description: Garage Band Kids ages 12 and up are invited to bring guitars, drums, keyboards - and amps! - to the WYC for three 90 minute sessions a week. The focus will be on learning songs and the basics of being part of a band. These are safe, well-supervised sessions taught by local performers and WYC Assistant Director Mike Williams. Garage Band happens Tuesday and Friday evening from 6-7:30pm, and Sunday from 11-12:30, Jan. 22 through the end of the school year. The cost for Garage Band is WYC membership + $30. Drama Using the facilities here at the WYC, kids learn the basics of drama as an art form. Participants design and construct sets as well as rehearse and stage a play. Drama meets Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 3:30-4:45 p.m. Theater Workshop for grades 1-3 will meet through November 30. Cost of this program is a WYC membership + $30.
Age Group: Grades 4 - 8
When: All year
Contact: David Rempell - (413)458-5925
Williamstown Youth Center - Member Details:
Address:
270 Cole Avenue
Williamstown, MA 01267
Contact: David Rempell
Phone: (413) 458-5925
Fax: (413) 458-3884
Website: http://www.williamstownyouthcenter.org
Mission Statement:
The Williamstown YouthCenter is committed to nurturing the recreational, social and emotiuonal well-being of the youth in Williamstown and surrounding communities through quality programs for all. We will accomplish this in a safe and enjoyable environment led by positive role models who provide and adapt programs and activities based on the needs of the community.
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