The Y wants to make sure that kids have a safe and fun place to go while they’re out of school over Christmas Break. School Break Camp will keep kids in Kindergarten through sixth grade entertained, active and learning from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

From Dec. 26-28 and Jan. 2-4 and Jan. 7, activities at the Y will include daily group games, swimming and other special events each day that include: movies, climbing wall, a scavenger hunt, Bingo, crafts, a recycling presentation and a science project.

On Dec. 27 and Jan. 3 Christmas Break Camp will go bowling and on Friday, Dec. 28, they’ll go to Martin’s for a tour and taste testing. On Jan. 2, the kids will serve at the soup kitchen and on Jan. 7 they’ll go roller skating.

Children should bring a lunch, swim suit, towel and tennis shoes every day.

Registration forms are available for children who are not already registered as part of our Kids’ Club program. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required.

The Y will be open on Dec. 27 and Jan. 3 for free to youth and their families. The community is welcome to come in and enjoy the warm water pool as a family from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and the main pool from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The climbing wall will also be open from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. All the efforts and offerings of the Kosciusko Community YMCA are guided by the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Every day, the Y works side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure everyone regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Through November 2012, the Kosciusko Community YMCA has provided $131,031.71 in financial assistance to make sure that happens.