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Y Adventure Guides

The purpose of the YMCA Adventure Guides program (formerly Indian Guides) is to foster communication, understanding and companionship between parent and child through the teaching of values, attitudes, fitness and health, knowledge and ethics.

The YMCA Adventure Guides Program helps develop positive relationships between parents and children. Circles are generally formed around school or neighborhood groupings with six to ten parent/child couples or families. Individual circles meet monthly, September through June. Combined events for all circles will be held throughout the year. These events include camp-outs, sporting events and fundraising events for the YMCA Partners of Youth program.

Under the guidance of their fathers, kids have the freedom to explore their interests in a creative and imaginative way: no tests to pass. Regular meetings combine ceremony, scouting reports and a program which includes crafts, games, or storytelling. The central theme of the program is youth development and to help promote a positive and lasting relationship between fathers and children. This program is for students ages 6-9.

Point of Contact: Heather Graham 419-223-6045 ext. 116


Whiz Kids

This gym and swim program is designed for boys and girls ages 3-5 years old. Children will participate in a 1/2 hour gym program followed by a 1/2 swim lesson.  Parents do not need to stay with their child during this class - youth will be surpervised at all times and escorted from the gym to the pool.

Tuesday, Thursday:
9:15 - 9:45am - Gym Activities
10:00 - 10:30am - Swim Lessons

Monday, Wednesday: (Not available Jan 9th session)
Feb 28 - April 12 session & April 17 - May 31 session
5:45 - 6:15 pm - Gym Activities
6:30 - 7:00 pm - Swim Lessions

  • FEE:
  • Members: $30
  • Non-members: $50

Power Reading for Grades 1-12

Pump up your child's reading with our Power Reading course. Power Reading utilizes Reading Plus®, a computer-based reading enrichment program designed for students of all reading levels. Reading Plus® is the result of 70 years of research by Taylor Associates Communication Inc. and has helped more than 500,000 readers worldwide.

In Lima, Reading Plus® has helped over 200 students advance to the next level. Whether you are trying to catch up to your peers of preparing for the ACT or SAT, Power Reading will give you the boost you need.

During our Power Reading course students will flex their mental muscles as they increase vocabulary, reading speed and comprehension.  Power Reading begins with an assessment before putting each student on an individualized plan for success.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 4pm or 5pm in the computer lab of the YMCA Annex building.

Point of Contact: Heather Graham 419-223-6045 ext 116

      • FEE:
      • Members: FREE
      • Non-members: $50


* Value added to membership


Parents with Preschoolers

Sign your 3-5 year old up for Whiz Kids and enroll in Circuit/Cardio Sculpt or indoor cycling offered at the same time! Saturday mornings, parents can enroll in Cardio H2O and register their child in swim lessons offered at the same time.


Youth and Family Nutrition Class

Do you have a burning question about just how bad that Twinkie really is for you?  Want to know exactly how long you will need to exercise to burn off a slic of fully-loaded pizza?

Join us January 17th from 7:00 - 8:00 pm for a Q&A session.  Amy Sparr, RD/LD, will be here to answer all your nutrition-related questions.

Whether you're a kid, a senior or just a confused adult, Amy is here for you.  All quesitons are good questions, so ask away.

Register at the front desk to save your spot.

FEE:  Members FREE; Non-Members $20

*Value added to membership


Scoop Programs

Children ages 3-6 bring an adult and learn the basic skills of basketball, soccer and baseball together.  Afterwards, the family may cool off with a scoop of ice cream. The children will be introduced to skills of the sport in a low-key, no-pressure environment.

Fridays: 5:45 -  6:30 pm or 6:30 - 7:15 pm

Shoot-N-Scoop = Jan 13 - Feb 10, 2012
Kick-N-Scoop = Mar 2 - Mar 30, 2012
Hit-N-Scoop = Apr 20 - May 18, 2012

FEE: Members $12; Non-members $28 (5 weeks)


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Lima Family YMCA
345 S. Elizabeth St.
Lima, Ohio 45801

419 . 223 . 6045 ( p )
419 . 223 . 0771 ( f )

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