Welcome to the YMCA

The Jefferson County Family YMCA is now located at Mountain View Commons in Port Townsend. Our office is located on the lower level, next to the cafeteria.

Our new facility includes classrooms, meeting rooms, cafeteria, kitchen, gym and playground / sports field.

We offer a variety of programs & activities for children & adults:

Get Healthy - Stay Healthy
at the YMCA
Health Education, Exercise & Fitness Programs

Other Health Education Resources

Current YMCA Job Openings

Open until filled

Click on button above for information

Y-Kids Childcare Site Director

Administrative Assistant: $9-$10 per hour DOQ

Y’Kids Group Leader: $9 per hour

2010 YMCA SUMMER CAMP - Licensed Childcare

Monday, June 21st - Wednesday, September 1st

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5:30 PM

Ages 5 - 12

YMCA - Mountain View Commons - Port Townsend

YMCA After-School Childcare 2010-2011 School Year Starts Tuesday, September 7th

Ages 7-12 - MUST PRE-REGISTER - Call (360) 385-5811 for information

Building Futures - Youth Mentoring: www.bf.jeffymca.org

Building Futures is the YMCA Youth Mentoring Program (previously provided by Big Brothers & Big Sisters) in Jefferson & Clallam Counties. More than 60 existing matches in Port Townsend and Chimacum are in the process of being re-enrolled in Building Futures; friendships are continuing unbroken and will be professionally supported by the new program.
In the school-based mentoring program, matched pairs of mentors and students meet at school once per week to spend one-to-one quality time building a friendship. They may play outside, do a craft, read a book, play a board game, do some homework, or just hang out together. School-based mentoring has been shown by independent studies to have positive impacts on academic performance while reducing risk behaviors such as trying drugs/alcohol or using violence to solve problems. Volunteer mentors are aged 15 and up and are carefully screened by professional staff. Once matched with a child of similar interests and temperament, the match is trained and coached by Building Futures staff to ensure quality relationship development, child safety, and to address any problems that arise. Staff works very closely with school staff.

Donations are needed to keep the program running. Contributions can be sent to the YMCA Building Futures Program at PO Box 1637, Port Townsend, WA 98368.

Anyone interested in volunteering to mentor a youth should call “Building Futures” staff at the Jefferson County Family YMCA, (360) 385-5811 or email Kim Hammers at Kim@jeffymca.org

Expedition Club

Expedition Club in Thailand

The Expedition Club: www.expeditionclub.org

The YMCA Expedition Club was conceived by Jim “Robbie” Roberts and several of his students in the fall of 2001. The Club combines international travel, cultural exchange, leadership retreats and extend service projects. Over two hundred and fifty students have participated in the club in the last eight years.

Beyond fostering the many durable benefits of experiential learning and team building, the Expedition Club aims to assist young people in developing those perspectives and skills necessary to both honor their traditions and sustain their communities. We work diligently to continue to create a legacy of hope and understanding.

Developing Curriculum /Goals

Improve our Global Community Project to Thailand
Bring stability and consistency to Ichikawa Exchange
Continue to diversify our teams
Explore new fund raising opportunities
Place more emphasis on our surrounding countryside and wilderness.
Minimize our “American” cultural impact.
Strengthen our own community bonds.
Demonstrate and document our expeditions and our unique experience to our community
Build lasting relationships with the people we meet along the way.
Create new expeditions that both serve our communities and broaden the experience of our participants
Have fun and adventure…safely.

Mail your donation to: Jefferson County Family YMCA, P.O. Box 1637, Port Townsend, WA 98368

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Programs & Activities

The YMCA offers programs and activities for all ages. Additional programs are offered through partnerships with other groups and organizations. Rental space is available for individuals or groups for private or public activities and programs.

	UPCOMING CLASSES AT THE YMCA:
	(see our Calendar page: for more listings) Classes are subject to cancellations / date & time changes
Exercise for Ages 50+	Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays in Gym, 9am-10am.
Zumba Fitness	Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays in Gym, 10:15am-11:15am.
Hatha Vinyasa Yoga	On-going Mondays in Multipurpose Rm, 5:30pm-6:45pm.
Maintenance Pilates	Ongoing Mondays and Fridays in Band Rm, 10:45am-11:45am.
Open Art Studio / Painting Club:	Thursdays: 9am-1pm
Ceramics for Adults	Wednesday Evenings 6:30pm to 9:00pm (8 weeks / $125) September 8th - October 27th November 3rd - January 12th (no class November 24th, December 22nd, December 29th)
Ceramics for Adults	Thursday Mornings 9:00am to 11:30pm (8 weeks / $125) September 9th - October 28th November 4th - January 13th (no class November 25th, December 23rd, December 30th)
Ceramics After School (Grades 4-8)	Thursday Afternoons 2:30pm to 3:45pm (5 weeks / $65) September 23rd - October 21st November 4th - December 9th (no class November 25th)
Ceramics for All Ages Fall Session	Thursday Afternoons 4:00pm to 5:15pm (5 weeks / $65) September 23rd - October 21st November 4th - December 9th (no class November 25th)
	More programs & activities on our Calendar page:

For additional information and to register for classes, please contact the YMCA at (360)385-5811.

Rental Space is available at the YMCA

YMCA Multi-Purpose Room / Dan Maguire Meeting Room

Rent this space for:

Arts & Crafts
Cooking Classes
Meetings
Birthday Parties
Education Classes

The YMCA has meeting rooms, classrooms, a gym and other spaces available for one-time, short-term & long-term rental for your private or public group or activity.

Contact YMCA: Phone/Fax (360) 385-5811

Y-Kids Licensed Childcare

The YMCA offers licensed childcare for children 5-12 years of age at Mountain View Commons.

After-school childcare is available when school is in session and childcare camps are available during the Winter, Spring & Summer breaks. DSHS payments are accepted for qualified families.

YOUR DONATIONS HELP SUPPORT

THE JEFFERSON COUNTY FAMILY YMCA

The Jefferson County Family YMCA depends on the financial support of the community. Your donations fund a variety of programs and services in Jefferson County.

If you are able to make a donation, sponsor an event or volunteer your time, please contact Bill Kush, YMCA Executive Director, at 385-5811.

$12,424 has been donated to the 2010 campaign

Thank you for your support.

Donations for our 2010 campaign may be mailed to:

Jefferson County Family YMCA, P.O. Box 1637 Port Townsend, WA 98368

YMCA Tax ID # 91-0652924

Jefferson County Family YMCA Newsletters

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