Northfield Area Family YMCA

Northfield Area Family YMCA

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  • Youth Development
    • Wee/Preschool
      (6 and under)
      From non-competitive sports to creative art and music, Wee programs nurture the potential in every child.
    • Elementary
      (K – 5th grade)
      Kids explore new interests and build confidence through fun activities like team sports and Open Gym.
    • Middle & High School
      (6th – 12th grade)
      Tweens and Teens find belonging and gain new skills with programs like Boxing and Youth in Government.
    • Adult & Family
      (All ages)
      Families come to the Y to play and be active together, live healthier, and make memories for a lifetime!
  • Healthy Living
    • Wellness CenterOur Wellness Floor features cardio and strength machines, free weights, an indoor walking/running track and a group exercise studio.
    • Child WatchSupervised care for your children while other members of the family participate in Y programs and services.
    • Group / Water ExerciseJoin people just like you trying to live a little bit healthier. Try Zumba, Yoga or Kettlebells and find wellness and a supportive community!
    • SwimmingSwimming is an important life skill, great exercise and a challenging sport. For guaranteed family fun, just add water!
    • Personal Training &
      Nutrition
      Work one-on-one with a trainer to maximize your results. Let our qualified fitness staff or registered dietitian nutritionist support you.
    • Business/Employee WellnessPartnering with your company to promote healthy lifestyles for your employees and their families.
    • Adult & FamilyCome and play together as a family at the Y. We’ll have games, scavenger hunts, special family challenges and more!
    • Special EventsThroughout the year we host fun-filled community events like Healthy Kids Day, Y Kids Tri and the Jingle Bell Run. Come join us!
  • Social Responsibility
    • Military Outreach InitiativesIn partnership with the Armed Services YMCA and the Department of Defense, the Y offers FREE memberships to support eligible Military families.
    • Y Scholarship DriveThe generosity of others is at the core of the Y’s existence as a nonprofit. Your donations help us make the Y available to everyone.
    • VolunteersVoluntary contributions of time and treasure support and lead the Y’s critical work, we we can reach more people and do more good.
    • State AllianceThe Minnesota Alliance of YMCAs pioneers healthier communities by promoting public policy on issues like safe routes to school, access to healthy food and standards for healthy eating and physical exercise.
    • Youth InitiativeThe U.S. Department of the Interior has launched a Youth Initiative to help bridge the disconnect between young people and the great outdoors. The Y is proud to participate in this exciting movement.
    • TogetherhoodYMCA’s Signature Program for Social Responsibility provides Y members with fun, convenient and rewarding ways to give back and support their neighbors.
  • Camps
    • Wee Camp
      (ages 3-5)
      A.M., 4-day program exploring the wonders of nature, make arts and crafts, play with friends and exercise with lots of dancing, games and giggles.
    • Y Navigator Camp
      (K-6th grade)
      3, 4 or 5 days a week, one week or all summer long, join us for days filled with creativity, laughter, friendship and belonging.
    • Prairie & Wood Camp
      (ages 5-12)
      A.M., weekly camp giving kids a chance to explore Carleton’s Arboretum. Kids learn about nearby prairie, woodland, bog, marsh, ponds, lake and so much more.
    • Teen Camp
      (Ages 11-14)
      P.M., 4-day hands-on specialty camps offering students a chance to explore new talents and interest with friends in our own community.
    • Counselor In Training
      (8th-10th grade)
      Counselors-in-Training or “CITs” are participants entering grades 8-10 or up to age 15 who are looking for leadership experience and will learn the specific skills needed for working with kids and co-workers through hands-on experiences in our camps.
    • Overnight Camp Pepin
      (2-12th grade)
      Hosted by the Red Wing YMCA, traditional, specialty and trail and trips camps.
  • Building a New Y
    • Capital CampaignLearn what we have built and who made it happen.
    • Building InformationThe new Y opened on September 3, 2014. See what we built!
    • Donor RecognitionThe construction of this new YMCA community center was funded entirely by donations raised from individuals, families and businesses in the surrounding community.
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Parent Information, Registration and Forms

Welcome Camp Families!

Can you believe summer is just around the corner?! Our program staff is hard at work planning for another awesome summer at camp. The Y has a long history of providing quality, fun programs and we are proud to carry on that tradition in our community.

Below are the forms and calendar information you will need to begin and to use throughout the summer. The Camp Parent Handbook is designed to give you all the information needed to start our summer programs and help you become familiar with our policies and procedures. Make sure you complete all forms and our permission slips prior to attending.

We hope that your family will enjoy their summer with the Northfield Area Family YMCA. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give us a call 507-645-0088.

Y Summer Camp Emergency and Billing Contact:

  1. If case of an emergency, please call the Y office (507-645-0088).
  2. For all billing questions or information, call the Y office (507-645-0088) .

What To Bring To Camp

  • Nutritious lunch and a drink for Y Navigator participants
  • Swimsuit and towel (even on non-swimming days, we may have water activities)
  • Bag for wet swim suit
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen and bug repellent that is labeled with your child’s name
  • Tennis shoes are required and must be worn at all times
  • A light jacket or sweatshirt for a change in
  • A bag or backpack to keep your things
Please have your camper leave toys, electronics, water flavors, candy, and other personal items at home so they don’t get lost, stolen or damaged.

The Y’s Bullying Policy.

Registration & Required Forms

Prairie and Wood (PAW)

  • 2018 Camp Enrollment Form (not needed if you register online)
  • Carleton College Parent Waiver Form (for Carleton Arb location)
  • 2018 Y Summer Camp Parent Handbook
  • Change of Schedule and Waiting List Form (use this form to change your current camp enrollment, i.e. add/cancel weeks, join waiting list for closed weeks)
  • Carleton Arb Farmhouse Map for PAW and Wee Camp

Teen Camp

  • 2018 Camp Enrollment Form (not needed if you register online)
  • Kayak Camp Waiver (required to attend Teen Kayak & Paddleboard Camps)
  • 2018 Y Summer Camp Parent Handbook
  • Change of Schedule and Waiting List Form (use this form to change your current camp enrollment, i.e. add/cancel weeks, join waiting list for closed weeks)

Wee Camp

  • 2018 Camp Enrollment Form  (not needed if you register online)
  • Carleton College Parent Waiver Form (For Carleton Arb location)
  • 2018 Y Summer Camp Parent Handbook
  • Change of Schedule and Waiting List Form (use this form to change your current camp enrollment, i.e. add/cancel weeks, join waiting list for closed weeks)
  • Carleton Arb Farmhouse Map for PAW and Wee Camp

Y Navigator Camp (grades K-3rd)

  • 2018 Camp Enrollment Form (not needed if you register online)
  • 2018 Y Summer Camp Parent Handbook
  • Add a Week Form
  • Change Days of the Week Form
  • Cancel the Week Form

Y Navigators Camp Tween Extreme (grades 4-6th) 

  • 2018 Camp Enrollment Form (not needed if you register online)
  • 2018 Y Summer Camp Parent Handbook
  • Add a Week Form
  • Change Days of the Week Form
  • Cancel the Week Form

 Financial Assistance

At the Y, we are determined to devote our full strength and concentrated attention to strengthening the community. In order to do so, we believe that everyone should have access to our facilities, along with the programs and services that help us learn, grow and thrive. To apply for financial support please visit our scholarship page.

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Camps

  • Wee Camp (ages 3-5)
  • YNavigator Camp (K-6th grade)
  • Prairie & Wood Camp (ages 5-12)
  • Teen Camp (Ages 11-14)
  • Counselor In Training (8th-10th grade)
  • Camp Pepin
  • Parent Information, Registration and Forms

Calendars


Facilities

Child Watch

Swim

Group Exercise

Open Gym

Gathering Room

Programs

Adult & Family

Wee/Preschool

Elementary

Middle & High School

Recent News and Updates

  • The Northfield YMCA APP (free in the app store)
  • The Y is Hiring Camp Counselors!
  • Child Watch lead position open – looking for a sub
  • The Y is Hiring Lifeguards (get a free Y Membership)
  • All-New Swim Lessons – Class Selector
  • All-New Swimming Lessons Are Here!

Regular Hours

Mon – Thur:5:00am – 9:30pm
Friday:5:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday:7:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday:9:00am – 6:00pm

Summer Hours (Jun-Aug)

Mon – Thur:5:00am – 9:00pm
Friday:5:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday:7:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday:9:00am – 4:00pm

1501 Honeylocust Drive
Northfield, MN 55057
507-645-0088
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