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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday April 11, 2007 - 17 2007 Goal is $180,000 Raised to Date: $37,000 U! EY NG THE Y T ELP OTH S Oakville ­ whether you're care, taking your daughter track in the Wellness Centre, Café ­ you'll notice people Who are they? They're your en to offer some of their Y an even better place. ril 15 to April 21, the Y thanks ance their communities and the s volunteers gave 12,731 hours of pecial young women who wanted Adara Giancola, a Sheridan College Moffat, who's just 13 but wanted to worked alongside Adara supervisam here. Tammy Smith, Supervisor at the Y, describes the situation as a en learned from each other while the Y even more fun. You can hear t their experience in a downloadn the Y Web site at http://www. dex.cfm?articleID=580 (Go to om and click on Hear Our IN 20 399 G GAV 12,731 H AVE VOLUNTEERS LUN THEIR TIME. CAN YOU HELP OUT AT T THE Y? There are lots of ways to help at the Y and you can make a difference in the lives of so many! Check out these opportunities and call Tammy Smith at 905-845-5597 ext 230, or email her at tammysm@oakville.ymca.ca. Aquatics: Assist with the many swim lessons offered to children from Monday to Sunday Preschool: Share your skills with our preschool children! Read a story, climb in our gym programs, or create an art piece ­ kids are so much fun! Youth: Have some fun! Organize a game of basketball or floor hockey! Help build our leaders of tomorrow. Customer Service: Welcome our members, answer member questions, and much more ­ it's all about service with a smile! Philanthropy: Data entry, public speaking, fundraising ­ there's lot to do for the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign! You can help the Y to ensure that everyone has access to Y programs and services! Wellness Centre: If you are a member of the Y, you can help our new members get acquainted with our Wellness Centre. Volunteer: Mentor new volunteers at the Y and have fun helping at special events. Camp: Do you like to be outside? Do you like to work with kids? Y Summer Camp could be the place for you! 410 Rebecca Street | Oakville, ON L6K 1K7 Telephone: 905-845-3417 | Fax: 905-842-6792 Email: customerservice@oakville.ymca.ca www.ymcaofoakville.com Tammy says, "Whatever your skills, interests and abilities, there's a volunteer opportunity waiting for you at the YMCA of Oakville. You can supervise children at camp, assist teens playing basketball, share your expertise in the Computer Resource Centre, welcome new members, or help the Y raise funds. It's up to you." Have YOU ever thought of helping out at the Y? Whatever your skills and abilities, and whatever the hours you can offer, the staff at the Y would like to accommodate you. Visit our Web site or phone Tammy at 905-845-5597 ext 230 for more information. Like Lena and Adara, you'll gain as much as you give! THINK MAY 12 OPEN HOUSE REGISTER NOW! 4-5yrs, 6-7 yrs, 8-10 yrs May 26 to August 11 $105 West Oak Public School Spring is the time of year to think of Summer Camp, and we'd love to help you do that! You are invited to join us at the Peter Gilgan Family Y for our Y Camp Open House family event: Y SUMMER SOCCER! Guaranteed fun! Join in our non-competitive summer soccer program which starts May 26. Kids aged 4 to 10 can enjoy instruction and game time every week, with dedicated Y soccer coaches. Call 905-845-3417 to register! Monday to Friday 5:30 am ­ 10:00 pm Saturday 7:00 am ­ 6:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am ­ 6:00 pm Design by Y Summer Camp Open House: Saturday, May 12 9:00 am to 2:00 pm YMCA of Oakville, 410 Rebecca Street For information, go to www.ymcaofoakville.com, or call the Y at 905-845-3417. Think Camp! Sign up today!