YMCA Youth Development Newsletter

Butte Family YMCA

Sports Corner
Free Agility Class every Friday from 4-5pm. Boys & Girls 4th-8th Grade. Try a new sport! Water Polo at the Y for boys and girls 4th6th Grade! Registration April 1stApril 30th. Program Runs May 6thJune 14th. Get Ready for Summer Soccer! Registration starts April 27thJune 7th! Program Runs June 17thAug 2nd!

March

2013 Active 6 Challenge

The Active 6 Program started 2013 moving! Sixth Graders across Silver Bow County participated in the very first Active 6 Challenge! The young athletes were assessed on six different challenges that included upper and lower body strength and agility. The athletes were then given a month to improve their personal scores. A big shout out to everyone who participated and congratulations to the 2013 Challenge award recipients... CHALLENGERS
Kyle Harding Blaine Andersen Abraham Shaw Joshua Neil

Learn more about Active 6 Active 6 is the Ys newest program that offers Free Youth Memberships to every sixth grader in the Butte Silver Bow county for a year! The Program focuses on Nutrition, Fitness, Self Esteem, and Team Building Skills. The Y staff, with the support of the Butte School District, Ramsay School, and Butte Central, worked with

Spring Break Y Camp

March 27thApril 2nd
Wednesday: Ice Breaker Thursday: Field Trip Friday: Easter Egg Hunt Monday: Beach Party Tuesday: Carnival

over 350 students this past fall. Upon completion of the two day course, all participants received a certificate of completion to gain their Youth Membership. Be a part of changing our future and ensure this amazing program continues for years to come!

Kyle Harding improved the most overall and was presented with an Active 6 shirt, water bottle, Y gym bag, and $50 Y Dollars! Great Job, Kyle!

Donate to the Partners With Youth Campaign today!

Member Youth Non Member

$25/Day $30/Day $35/Day

Get to Know the Youth Development Staff

Kristine Kuntz -Youth Development Supervisor
Dont be surprised if your kids run into Kristine outside of the Y and give her a high five! Kristine works with all the children at the Y in every aspect of Youth Development. Youll see her most mornings reading to children during Child Watch, playing games at After School and Summer Camp, or helping children improve in school attending our Y Tutoring Program. Kristine told her mom in kindergarten that she was going to be a teacher and is currently gaining her degree in elementary education with a minor in special education from UM-Western. Heres what she has to say about working at the Y: My favorite aspect of working at the Y is getting the opportunity to have fun and

For Early Dismissal on March 27th, there will be an overall reduced rate of $20 for everyone. Pay for all 5 days and receive a 20% Discount!

enjoy summer while working with the kids attending Y Summer Camp!

YMCA Summer Camp 2013

Last year our Summer Camp grew significantly! It was an amazing summer mixed with exciting field trips and active play! We are proud to provide yet another year of adventures, learning experiences, and fun for your kids! Y Summer Camp starts June 10th! Registration begins April 27th during Healthy Kids Day!

SAVE THE DATE

Healthy Kids Day Saturday, April 27th from 10-2pm
Join the Butte Family Y and other likeminded community organizations and TAKE ON SUMMER! Healthy Kids Day is an opportunity to discover activities offered in our community to keep your kids MOVING and LEARNING all summer long!

A Note from Brett YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

I thought Id take this
opportunity to introduce myself to those of you I havent met quite yet. Hi, Im Brett Mihelish the Youth Development Director. To the right youll see me and the best mutt a girl could ask for, Harper. Hes my 10 year old champ. A little background... marketing for a major insurance carrier. City life was great, but in 2010, I decided my family was more important and moved back to Montana. Howd I get to Butte children improve throughout a single Youth Sport session and witnessing new friendships develop during Afterschool & Summer Camp is refreshing. It is my desire to continuously improve our Youth Programs together and offer every child in Butte the opportunity to learn new skillsets and enjoy childhood! In 2012, with donor support, the Butte Family YMCA provided $129,000 in financial assistance to families, and we touched the lives of more than 1,500 children participating in our Youth Programs. Its an incredible feeling to be a part of all of this! Thank You for supporting Y programs! We couldn't do it without each of you!

Opportunity struck when

grew up in Helena, graduating from Helena Capital in 1999Go Bruins! I attended MSU majoring in English with a minor in Secondary Education. Just a year short of graduating, and after a couple long conversations with my Bobcat parents, I decided to transfer to UM and gain my BA in Print Journalism. I then began my Public Relations career, which sent me to Seattle, where I was

I saw the chance to combine my marketing background, love of athletics, and working with children into one DREAM JOB last May. Everyday I enjoy coming to work. I appreciate seeing all your kids participate in our programs from Child Watch & After School to Youth Sports & After 6! Moving Forward Together

Working for the Butte

Family YMCA is incredibly rewarding. Watching your