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1 June 2024

Children and Families Newsletter: June 2024

Children and Families Newsletter: June 2024

Welcome to the June issue of our monthly online newsletter for children and families, produced by the Children and Family Work team at YMCA St. Paul’s Group.

We help whole families to flourish. We have safe and trusted Early Years care and developmental activities, family support and mediation help when difficult issues arise at home or school, summer and school holiday camps, and activities that are just plain fun for everyone.

Take a look at the sections below to learn about what we will be up to across our various children and families services in June.

Me and My Family!

A massive congratulations to all the Jumpers! Nursery children in the photo below for achieving a Certificate of Creativity.
Their drawings were selected and published in ‘Me and My Family’.

Activities to Support Children’s Speech: How to use effective praise

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Funded Places

Funded Places in August
Please note the setting does not receive funding in August. Full fees are required.
15/30 Hour Funding
We have places available for families in receipt of 15 and 30 free hours.
Please forward your code to Jas or Anne-Marie AnneMarieBuckley@ymcaspg.org or JasbirBirring@ymcaspg.org 
Funded places for 9-month olds will be available from September 2024.
Why not arrange a tour?

Email nursery@ymcaspg.org or call us on: 020 88 32 1516

Leavers Party

We will be having a party for the children who are leaving us to start school on Friday 26 July from 6.30-8.00pm. This will be a softplay party in the Y Active Studio.
This is an opportunity to come along and say ‘Good Bye & Good Luck’ to all our leavers. You will be missed!

 

Welcome to the team!

Congratulations to Yarnee Whittingham-Gordon. Yarnee was confirmed in post on 29 May. She is currently working in our baby room, studying Early Years Educator L3.
Y Active Gymnastics classes for 5-10 year olds are currently running at YMCA South Ealing! 1f938 200d 2640 - Children and Families Newsletter: June 2024 Check out our website for timetable and booking details: Y Active Gymnastics
From beginners to those looking to enhance their skills, our program is designed to cater to all levels.
2728 - Children and Families Newsletter: June 2024 Fun-filled sessions with a certified coach
2728 - Children and Families Newsletter: June 2024 Develop balance, coordination, and strength
2728 - Children and Families Newsletter: June 2024 Make new friends and have fun!
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Visit our website for more information and to book. All courses are enrolment only, pre-booking online, and no drop in: https://ymcastpaulsgroup.org/childrens-classes-courses-at-ymca-south-ealing/

Are you looking for a venue to hire in South Ealing? We have a purpose made studio, ideal for adults and kids activity and dance classes available to hire.

Available from Monday – Friday, the hire charge is just £30 per hour.

For more details, or to make an enquiry, visit our South Ealing activity studio hire page.

Activity Studio Hire, South Ealing

After School Clubs celebrating 180 years of YMCA

On Thursday 6 June the YMCA officially celebrated its 180th birthday! The children from our After School Clubs created some brilliant posters to celebrate this important  milestone.

Y Kidz Holiday Play Scheme in the Summer Holidays!

Early Bird Offer: Book a full week by 5 July for a 10% discount

Why not join us this Summer? Book your space here: https://ymcastpaulsgroup.org/y-kidz/

Y Kidz will be providing fun indoors and outdoors. We have a great space at one of our After School Clubs Whittingham Primary Academy.

Children will be involved in a range of fun and engaging indoor and outdoor activities such as small team games, messy play, storytelling, trips to the local park, mindfulness, arts and crafts, music and dance, and lots more.  There will also be sports and lots of other fun activities incorporated into our daily timetable.We have an experienced and qualified staff team who will work with the children.

Dates: 

Week 1: Monday 29 July – Friday 2 August
Week 2: Monday 5 August – Friday 9 August
Week 3: Monday 12 August – Friday 16 August
Week 4: Monday19 August – Friday 23 August

Location:  Whittingham Primary Academy, 340 Higham Hill Road, Walthamstow, E17 5QX

Age Group: 4 -11 year olds (children must be at primary school, from reception – year 6)

Time:
10am – 4pm
8.30 am – 5.30 pm

Price:
£34 per day for 10am start
£39 per day for 8.30am start

For further information, please visit our Y Kidz webpage: https://ymcastpaulsgroup.org/y-kidz/

Y Kidz Holiday Play Scheme in the Summer Holidays at YMCA Hawker!

Early Bird Offer: Book a full week by 5 July for a 10% discount

Why not join us this Summer? Book your space here: https://ymcastpaulsgroup.org/y-kidz-holiday-playscheme/

Y Kidz will be providing fun indoors and outdoors. We have a great space with indoor and outside facilities at the YMCA Hawker in Kingston. We still have spaces, so why not book now!

Children will be involved in a range of fun and engaging indoor and outdoor activities such as small team games, messy play, storytelling, outdoor play in our large grounds, mindfulness, arts and crafts, music and dance, and lots more.  There will also be sports and lots of other fun activities incorporated into our daily timetable.We have an experienced and qualified staff team who will work with the children.

Dates

Week 1: Monday 29 July – Friday 2 August
Week 2: Monday 5 August – Friday 9 August
Week 3: Monday 12 August – Friday 16 August
Week 4: Monday19 August – Friday 23 August

Costs

£45 per day 8.30am – 6pm
£39 per day 10am – 6pm

Age Group:

4 -11 year olds (children must be in reception – year 6)

Venue

YMCA Hawker, Lower Ham Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5BH

Contact

For further information please visit our website at: https://ymcastpaulsgroup.org/y-kidz-holiday-playscheme/ or contact Vennicea Yethman on venniceayethman@ymcaspg.org

Softplay fun

Based at the YMCA Hawker in Kingston, the Pod is a two storey soft play centre open seven days a week for indoor play. Costs are just £6.60 per child, including one adult. Visit our Pod page for full details..

All sessions are walk-in only, customers pay at reception. No online booking.

Please check the website for the latest opening times. Session times will be in operation during school holidays.

Celebrate with a Pod Party: Bookings for dates from April 2024 are now open for booking!

Softplay parties at the Pod softplay, YMCA Hawker, are perfect for under-11s, why not take a look?

We now have even more party slots available at weekends, so don’t miss out – book your softplay party now!

  • Thursday & Friday

Party: 16:00 – 17.45

  • Saturday & Sunday

Party 1: 10.30-12.15
Party 2: 11.45-13.30
Party 3: 13.00-14.45
Party 4: 14.15-16.00

For frequent visitors

Attend seven Pod sessions, and get the eighth session free! Pick up your loyalty card from reception. or in the Pod.

Founders Day, 6 June

On this day 180 years ago, George Williams, alongside 11 others, founded YMCA in London.

Today, YMCA has grown to serve 65 million people across 120 countries.

6 June is a day to celebrate YMCA and all it has achieved, as well as our ongoing commitment to empowering young people and strengthening communities. Read more about this important milestone.

YMCA St Paul’s Group at Ham Common Fair: A Day of Sunshine and Community Connection

This past Saturday, we were delighted to welcome so many of you to our stand at the Ham Common Fair. Ham Common — just a short walk from the YMCA Hawker Centre in Kingston — was teeming with local families enjoying the multitude of stands and activities from a wide range of stallholders. The local community was out in full force, despite the changeable weather conditions, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere.

As a vital part of the local community, YMCA St Paul’s Group was thrilled to participate in this event and have the opportunity to connect with local visitors.

Read more about YMCA St Paul’s Group and YMCA Hawker in the community.

Father’s Day, Sunday 16 June

Wishing a very Happy Father’s Day to each and every dad and carer out there!

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