Urban Mission Day Camps Red Maple Grove & Municipal Gardens Day Camps
This past week was a fun filled week! Our Red Maple Grove and Municipal Gardens Camps went to Kid's Day at the Indiana Black Expo. They jumped in the bounce house, danced, sang, and won cool prizes. On Thursday all of our camps went to the UniverSoul Circus. We saw acrobats from around the world, elephants, tigers, and even dancing poodles! 21st Century Camp Site @ Howe
Our Howe campers had a blast during their last week of camp. In addition to participating in a range of activities (such as arts & crafts, weight training, and playing a group game of basketball), the Howe campers went to Garfield Park, the UniverSoul Circus and a Fever game. The played a tight match. Unfortunately they lost, but our campers had a wonderful time. Mentor Me Camp
This week was packed with activity for the Mentor Me campers. They went to City Yoga, Splash Island, a Fever game, the UniverSoul Circus, and took a college tour at Ball State. The mentees had a blast at the Fever game having the opportunity to tour a great college campus like Ball State was awesome and going to City Yoga was a great experience as many of the campers had never participated in a yoga class before. From Day 1
The From Day 1 camp continues to move through their curriculum based on the Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens. However, last week they got out of the classroom and explored the great outdoors. They had an adventurous time at the Peace Learning Center in Eagle Creek Park. The Center staff lead the campers through activities that helped them work on our leadership skills, improve communication, and to think outside of the box. They also lead the campers on a hike through the park where they listened to the different sounds of nature and explored what different types of animals lived in the area.
1st Annual Y-Achievers Scholarship Banquet
Join us on September 16, 2010 as we recognize youth in our Y-Achievers program for their outstanding achievements as well as the volunteers who are making an impact in the lives of our youth. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity and the chance to see keynote speaker Jeff Johnson. For ticket pricing or more information, call 713-8552.
URBAN MISSION BRANCH YMCA Volunteer Opportunities
Did you know that you can make a huge impact on our community - and make new friends - by volunteering at the Urban Mission Branch YMCA? Our members and staff are impacted every day by our volunteers, and we have plenty of opportunities for those wishing to serve at our branch.
Toys For Tots - Christmas in July
YMCA Toy Drive Benefit Day
Friday, July 23
at participating Denny's
July 19-24
All IFD locations
Donate new, unwrapped toys at your local Indianapolis Fire Department and help spread a message of hope to needy children in our community this upcoming holiday season. Donate a toy during this week and receive a coupon for free pancake puppies from Denny's and a free kid's meal from Chili's (while supplies last).
Branch Board of Managers
Our branch is supported by a great group of volunteers who help us stay abreast of a variety of issues and challenges facing our community. The 2009-2011 board is listed below.
Colleen Bolden Smith, eGIX, Inc.
Elizabeth Cierzniak, Bakers and Daniels
Peter Cleveland, Tharp Investment
Roderick Conwell, Board Chair, Indianapolis Power & Light
Valerie Davidson, Butler University
John Drake, Vice Chair, Community Addiction Services
Mary Harden, Consultant
Andy Hipsher, Crowe Horwath
David Klinkose, Indiana Afterschool Network
Joy Mason, Lilly Corp
Celisse Morris-Miller
Andrea Neely, UNCF
Tasha Reed, Board Secretary, Indianapolis Housing Agency
