Executive Director Corner

Wow!  Do we have a lot happening in our YMCA!  First, we have started our Y Achievers program at Dwyer Middle School!  The program begins February 1, and operates from the end of the school day until 6 pm.  This program is designed to give 6th, 7th and 8th graders a safe, fun environment after school.  The program is on campus, and features sports, art, homework help, career exploration, cooking and more! 

Healthy Kids Day is set for Saturday, April 5 at Edison High School.  We hope you will join us at this fun, FREE  event, designed to teach kids and families healthy lifestyles.  There will be lots of fun activities for everyone, and t-shirts for all the kids! 

Have you thought about Karate?  The YMCA has a fantastic instructor in Gary Pitts!  Classes are offered on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6 pm at Smith Elementary School.  It’s only $50 per month, or $75 per month for the whole family.  Why not try it out today!

We’re very happy to report that we awarded over $50,000 in scholarships for families in Huntington Beach in 2007!  We also provided another $50,000 in program subsidy for no cost programs, like our Oak View Community Center programs.  This is all due to the generosity of our donors, who have chosen West County Family YMCA as their Charity of Choice.  For information on any of our programs, or to find out how you can help, please call the YMCA at 714-847-9622.

Janie Wolicki
Executive Director