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Branch Renovation
Pool Guidelines
Tennis Programs
Before and After School Programs
Early Learning Center
BRANCH RENOVATION UPDATES
The excitement is building at YMCA Bethesda Chevy Chase! To read the latest branch newsletter and see renderings of the completed branch, please click here.
Summer Day Camp
WELCOME TO SUMMER DAY CAMP 2019
IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR… SUMMER!
When kids experience Y Camp, they experience something new every day. Like the power of a positive mentor, the confidence that comes from trying (and succeeding!), and the importance of healthy, long-lasting friendships. Of course, they don’t know this – they just think they’re having a whole lot of fun!
From water activities and sports to creative arts, each day is packed with age-appropriate activities, new friends and personal growth. In addition to traditional and specialty camp activities, we are uniquely devoted to physical activity, water safety and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) education. Few environments will foster your child’s mind, body and spirit than at the Y
We are VERY pleased to share our 2019 Summer Day Camp program offerings Don’t miss out on your first choice camps and register today.
Registering is Easy!
Register your child using any of the methods below:
- Via the website at Easy to Enroll
- In person at the YMCA Ayrlawn or Bethesda Chevy Chase branch
- Email your registration to ayr.camp@ymcadc.org By mail to YMCA Ayrlawn, 5650 Oakmont Avenue, Bethesda MD, 20817
Whether you register online or in person, your registration is not complete until we have received the hard copies of your Registration forms including the medical history form and any relevant health/release forms.
Questions about camp? Give us a call during business hours or email us to speak with a Camp Director– we are so excited to meet you!
NEW TENNIS PROGRAM AT YMCA BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE!
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To view 4 Star Tennis programs at YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase, click here!
To ensure the safety of participants, tennis classes today will be held only if courts are dry. Class cancellations will be made no later than 1 hour prior to the start of class. For status updates please expect an email from our staff or please call the branch at 301-530-3725.
Announcing….The New Tennis Coaches at YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase!
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is proud to announce that the 4 Star Tennis Academy will serve tennis to youth and adults at the YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase beginning in June! The 4 Star Tennis Academy was founded by Bob Pass at the Four Seasons Tennis Club in 1973. In 2010, the organization expanded into Maryland at The Bullis School. So far, over 400 of 4 Star’s graduates have gone on to play in college (including 23 for the University of Virginia and 36 for Ivy League Universities) and several have competed on the pro tour (including in the Grand Slam events). Click the video below to learn more about the 4 Star Academy or visit https://www.4startennis.com/about-us/
Stay Safe in the Water
Whether it be indoor or outdoor, pools are great places to spend the summer. Next time before you take a dip here at YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase, verse yourself on our pool rules, and read up on water-safety tips!
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The YMCA Ayrlawn Program Center provides a safe, caring and nurturing environment for children ages 2 to 5 years old. YMCA Ayrlawn’s Early Learning Center offers a Half Day and Full Day option. Half Day operates from 9:00am-1:00pm and is a 10 month program following the MCPS calendar. Full Day operates 7:00am to 6:30pm and is a 12 month program. Catered snack and lunch is included in the monthly tuition for both programs. Our Early Learning Center is a licensed program through MSDE Office of Child Care.
YMCA Early Learning Program uses the Creative Curriculum Gold. The Creative curriculum incorporates experiences that permit learning through guided play and active discovery. By incorporating the latest research on early childhood, the curriculum focuses on development of the whole child – cognitive, social, and physical. We also provide electronic daily reports (tadpoles). Every month we have prepared special events and/or field trips for the children enrolled in our program. In addition to our curriculum the children receive Spanish and PHD (Physical, Healthy, and Driven) classes per week.
To schedule a tour, receive more information or to register your child for our Early Learning Program , please email ayrlawnemail@ymcadc.org !
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
The Y’s After School Program offers activities and opportunities for your child to explore, create and thrive! Our afternoons consist of a blend of student and teacher-led activities including physical activity and group games, academic enrichment and character development discussions and daily or ongoing STEAM projects.
Participants will also be swimming and rock wall climbing once a month registration now open for Fall 2018 !
Registration Form
YMCA Ayrlawn Program Center offers after school programs for the following schools:
- Ashburton Elementary School (MCPS bus transports students from/to YMCA Ayrlawn)
- Bethesda Elementary School (YMCA bus transports students from/to YMCA Ayrlawn)
- Burning Tree Elementary School (YMCA bus transports students from/to YMCA Ayrlawn)
- Wyngate Elementary School (MCPS bus transports students from/to YMCA Ayrlawn)
*Additional school pick up/drop off locations available pending enrollment requirements.
To schedule a tour, receive more information or to register your child for our before and/or after school program, please email ayrlawnemail@ymcadc.org
BALLET, MARTIAL ARTS, UKULELE LESSONS, AND SO MUCH MORE!
A wide range of classes is offered for all ages and abilities at the YMCA Ayrlawn Program Center! From Soccer & Basketball Leagues to Preschool Science, Piano & Guitar Lessons to Gaga Ball tournaments, there is something for everyone. Our classes run in 8-week sessions for 30-60 minutes once a week— check out the latest Program Overview linked below to see what’s being offered
CURRENT SESSION : SPRING I
UPCOMING SESSION: SPRING II (April 22nd-June 16th)
Registration for upcoming session opens March 25th
SPRING SOCCER LEAGUE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
SIGN UP NOW! A developmental league for children ages 4-9, our Spring Soccer League will be running from April 27th to June 22nd! The Ayrlawn Soccer League is a long standing program in the Bethesda area and we are very excited for another season of fun with our community. This developmental league focuses on teaching the fundamental skills of soccer while providing a safe environment for our players.Our teams practice once a week and have games on Saturday mornings between 9:30am-1pm depending on their division. Practice schedules are determined by Volunteer Coach availability and will be sent out to registered parents during the week of April 8th. Uniforms are provided for all registered players at no additional cost.
HOW TO REGISTER : Send your completed Registration form Spring 2019 Youth Soccer League Registration Form to us via email ayrlawnemail@ymcadc.org
HURRY! Practices will start the week of April 22nd and teams will be established based on registration forms received by April 8th.
Soccer League is a Community effort —our program is run by volunteer coaches and parents just like you! For parents, this is a unique and exciting opportunity to meet new friends as well as be a part of your child’s growing love of the sport! Thank you to all our past, present, and future volunteers for sharing their talents with the community and making us all stronger together. Want to get involved? Contact us at 301-530-8500 to register your player for Leagues, volunteer to coach/assist, or donate today to sponsor a child.