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FALL I - 7 Weeks
Classes Begin-End: September 7 - October 24, 2010
Full Member Registration starts: Monday, 8/23/10
Program Member Registration starts: Monday 8/30/10
FALL II - 8 Weeks
Classes Begin-End: October 25 - December 23, 2010
Full Member Registration starts: Monday, 10/11/10
Program Member Registration starts: Monday, 10/18/10


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YOUNG LEADERS
Grades 6-8
This after-school program is designed to bring out the leader in each participant. Young Leaders will have the opportunity to learn “life skills” (i.e., money management, child development, environmental issues, and drug and alcohol prevention), take field trips, and have fun. Programming is provided 5 days per week until 6:00 pm. Participants are required to complete an application and be accepted into the program. Applications are available at the front desk. The program runs September through May and care is not provided when Brandywine School District is off or when middle schools have half days. Transportation will be provided from Talley. Springer Middle School participants should register for Bus #62. P.S. Dupont students will need to register with transportation for Bus #3. Ask for an application packet at the front desk – registration began in March.
Monthly Fee: Full Member, Program Member + Public $175.00

JUNIOR LEADERS
Grades 3-6
This program is designed to help build new friendships, learn something about themselves, and make important community contacts. The core values of the YMCA (Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility) will be stressed. There will be opportunities to travel and meet other teens, go on field trips, and play fun games here at the YMCA. Just come to a weekly meeting to join the group!
Meetings begin 09/15/10
Day/Time: Wed 6:30-8:15 pm
Fee: Full Member FREE

TEEN LEADERS
Grades 6-12
A productive, fun group where teens get together to make contributions to their community. The teens will learn the four important YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility. They will plan fundraisers to earn money for special trips and charities, volunteer within the community at places like nursing homes and hospitals, and go on awesome trips such as overnights and weekends away. Besides teens helping the community, participants will also learn & help each other grow. Lifelong friendships are founded within this program. Come to a weekly meeting to join the group!
Meetings Begin: 09/14/10
Day/Time: Tue 6:30-8:30 pm
Fee: Full Member FREE

YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT [06207]
Grades 8-12
This program allows teens to learn about our state government using a hands-on approach. Highlights include debating on the floor of Legislative Hall, writing a bill, and making friends. Youth in Government will culminate in the beginning of April 2011 with a weekend in Dover where most events are held in the Legislative Hall. Contact Gary Karp at 478-9622 ext. 34 or gkarp@ymcade.org.
Meetings Begin: 11/11/10
Day/Time: Thu 6:00-7:30 pm
Fee: Full Member, Program Member + Public $215

DANCES!
Grades 3-5
Please come and join us for fun and dancing. Admission is $5 and there will be food and raffle tickets available for purchase at the door! Please dress appropriately. If you have a school ID, please be ready to present it at the door! All dances will be held in the Brandywine YMCA gym.
Day: Fri 10/15/10 & 12/17/10
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Fee: Full Member, Program Member + Public $5

(Please bring additional money to purchase food or raffle tickets.)

MIDDLE SCHOOL MADNESS
Grades 6-8
This is a fun night of dancing, ping pong and Wii. Admission is $5 and there will be pizza, pretzels and water available for purchase at the door! Please dress appropriately. If you have a school ID, please be ready to present it at the door of the Brandywine Gym!
Day: 11/19/10
Time: 7:30-9:30 pm
Fee: Full Member, Program Member + Public $5

(Please bring additional money to purchase refreshments.)

CO-ED YOUTH DODGEBALL [03138]
Grades 3-5
Boys & girls make up teams with a maximum of 7 players. Individual team member may make requests to play together & we will do our best to make all accommodations.
Season: 09/24/10-11/12/10
Day/Time: Fri 7:30-9:30 pm
Fee: Full Member $45/ Program Member $85 (No games 10/15/10)

CO-ED MIDDLE SCHOOL DODGEBALL [03138]
Grades 6-8
Boys & girls make up teams with a maximum of 7 players. Individual team members may make requests to play together and we will do our best to make all accommodations.
Season: 09/24/10-11/12/10
Day/Time: Fri 7:30-9:30 pm
Fee: Full Member $45/ Program Member $85 (No games 10/15/10)