Jefferson County

Every Kid's a Y Kid!

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:48:11 -0600

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Caitlyn's story Caitlyn will be a sophomore in high school this year. The Carondelet Family YMCA has been an integral part of her life and she is eager to tell others how much the YMCA has changed her life. With the help of financial assistance, she attended Central Leader’s School. This one-week YMCA program teaches youth and teens leadership skills for life. Caitlyn helped to found the Carondelet YMCA Leader’s Club and has served as President. Caitlyn has far exceeded the volunteer service expectation by teaching preschool dance and assisting in Child Watch, our on-site, while-you-work-out, baby-sitting service. She also spent an entire summer as a Counselor in Training for YMCA Day Camp. Caitlyn has planned and led other teens in service- learning and civic engagement projects, including helping to design the South City Skate Park. Not only has she given to the YMCA, the YMCA continues to give back to her. She has made service-learning trips to Trinidad and Belize over the past two years.

International Golf Tournament

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About the Jefferson County Family YMCA

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Facility
Indoor Pool
Full-Size Double Gymnasium
Indoor Track
Fitness Center - Strength Training Equipment, Cardiovascular Equipment
Multipurpose Room

Amenities

Jefferson County Classes & Events

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What's Happening

Youth Events

Extravaganzas

Saturday, March 27, 6:30-9:30pm
Saturday, April 10, 6:30-9:30pm
Saturday, May 8, 6:30-9:30pm

Family Events

Sports

Registration Information
As a Full or Metro member, you may register for classes and activities before anyone else. You will receive the program brochure in the mail prior to the earliest registration deadline for each of our seven program sessions. Payment can be made by cash, check, Mastercard, American Express, Visa, or Discover. You may register using the following methods:

Schedules for the Jefferson County Family YMCA

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Current Schedules

All class schedules are listed on the right side of this page. Click on the name of the schedule and you will be able to download it.

Join the Jefferson County Family YMCA

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Belonging to the YMCA will strengthen much more than your body. As you build relationships and relieve stress, your spirit will soar. The time you spend at the Y with your family will create bonds to last a lifetime. And when you volunteer your time at the YMCA, the whole community benefits.

As a Full or Metro member of the Jefferson County Family YMCA, you’re entitled to the following benefits:

Unlimited access to the entire facility
free basic land-based fitness classes
free cycling classes
free yoga classes

Strong Community

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Meet Melissa
Melissa Moen and her sons Logan, 7, and Leyton, 3, have found a home at the Jefferson County Family YMCA. Melissa says that the sports programs are what brought her to the YMCA, but the feeling of belonging and the socialization has kept her and her family coming back. Melissa started enrolling her oldest son Logan in soccer, basketball and t-ball before she found out the YMCA offers financial assistance to families. Someone at the front desk took the time to ask the right questions, and thus started the process to get the Moen’s involved in the many benefits the YMCA offers. Melissa is now involved in fitness classes and her youngest son Leyton attends the Lil’ Rascals Preschool program as well as the sports programs that both boys enjoy. Melissa says the involvement means a lot not only to her self-esteem, but also much more to both of her sons, who do not have contact with their father. Melissa says the boys really miss having dad around but through the companionship and leadership of the sports programs, it has provided some of the positive male role models that boys need. She is very grateful to the coaches, families and staff at the YMCA for this impact in their lives.

Volunteer and Make a Difference

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To learn how you can make a difference in the community as a Jefferson County Family YMCA Strong Community Campaign volunteer, please contact Matt Clark or call 636-931-9622.

The Jefferson County Family YMCA has excellent volunteer opportunities in member services, program areas, and special events. To inquire, please contact Jeana Vidacak or call 636-931-9622.

All youth sports at the Jefferson County Family YMCA need volunteers to be coaches. If you are interested, please contact

Jefferson County File Uploads

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Beth Bonds - Personal Trainer

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Meet Beth Bonds. She has 25 years experience in the fitness field. She's a nationally certified personal trainer certified through AFAA. She also has certificates in cardio kickboxing, cycling, and ma

Vita Jordan - Personal Trainer

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:56:12 -0500

Meet Vita Jordan. Vita is one of our personal trainers with 15 years experience and she is ACE and IFPA certified. Vita knows that the only weapon available for permanent weight loss is exercise.

Golf Registration Form

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Mission Moment - Pam Basler

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 13:00:20 -0500

Grab a box of kleenex and read Pam's story.

Meet Our Staff

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Tammy Lost 110 Pounds - Read Her Story

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:50:20 -0500

Tammy worked hard to loose her weight. Read how she did it.

Jefferson County YMCA AOA Celebrates Birthdays

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:22:59 -0600

The Jefferson County Family YMCA Active Older Adults celebrated birthdays in October with their Silver Sneakers instructor, Terri. Pictured here is Terri with Alice as they ate lunch, then sang Happy Birthday to Terri.

Did You Know

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Making a commitment to a healthier lifestyle is more important now than ever and that doing it together as a family or supportive group greatly improves success. Supporting data may be alarming, but a turning of the tides is possible:

YMCA: Building Strong Families

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:57:29 -0600

Current health statistics clearly illustrate ‘why’ it’s so important for kids and adults alike to lead healthier lifestyles. At the YMCA, we believe families that are strong play a critical role in ‘how’ to make it happen.

Get Fit Festus

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Click here to take a survey for Get Fit Festus.

Board of Advisor's Recognized

Fri, 23 May 2008 10:54:16 -0500

Jefferson County Family YMCA Board of Advisor’s were recently recognized at the annual board social held at Petite Paree in Festus.

Ozarks Federal Savings and Loan Association Supports Jefferson County Family YMCA

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:09:03 -0500

Ozarks Federal Savings and Loan Association presented a check to the YMCA as a part of their support of the YMCA's Capital Campaign.

Y4K (Yoga For Kids)

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Children at the Jefferson County Family YMCA can enjoy many activities to keep active and have fun.
The Y4K (Yoga For Kids) class is one of the most popular. To see more photos of the class click on the album to the right of this page.

YMCA Kicks Off Community Phase of Capital Campaign

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:17:33 -0500

The Jefferson County Family YMCA kicked off the community phase of its Capital Campaign, Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Four of the major donors: Eagle Bank, Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Dow Chemical and Darin & Lisa Basler presented checks to YMCA Board of Advisor's president, David Wright.

Tell Us How We're Doing

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:49:49 -0500

Please use this link to let us know what we're doing right, and what we can work on. This is your YMCA, and we promise to respond to your comment promptly. Please ema

Purchase a Ceramic Tile To Be Placed in the New Lower Level

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:40:21 -0500

We are happy to announce that your Jefferso County Family YMCA is growing! Thanks to our Capital Campaign, the first part of our growth will be finishing the basement under the fitness center. There are plans to later enhance other parts of our facility, then build on to the back of the building.

"Fat Bob" Harley Raffle Winner Drawn

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:58:56 -0600

The Jefferson County Family YMCA along with the Granite City YMCA is raffling off a Harley Davidson "Fat Bob" motorcycle. Bike provided by Surdyke Harley Davidson in Festus.

Meet the Crane Family

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:54:07 -0500

Hi! We are the Crane Family. Freddy, Jen, and Sasha.
Freddy and I joined the YMCA in 1998. Over the years we have grown close to many people at the YMCA and can’t imagine our lives without it. When we adopted our son, Sasha, in 2002 the YMCA provided an outstanding family atmosphere for the three of us.

Celebrating Teachers

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:39:45 -0500

The Jefferson County Family YMCA recognized teachers as a part of teacher appreciation week the first week of May. Children in the School Age Child Care program were asked to write an essay in 100 words or less telling why their teacher was the best.
There were two winning essays. The first was by Mariah Theves for her teacher, Ms Scherrills,

teacher at Senn Thomas Middle School. Her essay read:

My favorite teacher is Ms. Scherrills because she is very kind. She also shows her appreciation for her students. She is easy to talk to. She gives you a second chance when you screw up. She also helps you all the time and is willing to look something up for you. I like when we reach the top of the ladder and we get a party of our choice which she buys the supplies for it. She encourages you to reach your goals by rewarding you at the end and soon enough we will be able to reach goals without a reward. She is the best teacher in the universe.

5K Run Results

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:48:29 -0500

Over 200 people participated in the 5K Fun Run/Walk Saturday, September 12, 2009. Sponsored by the Jefferson County Family YMCA and Jefferson Regional Medical Center, there were 126 runners and 106 walkers.
The overall winner was Charles Beiseman with a time of of 16:11. The first female finisher was Stephanie Hill with a time of 21:04. Stephanie competed in the race while pushing her 2 babies in a stroller!
To see the complete list of finishing times for runners, click here.

Meet Ariel Nicole Casey and Her Son

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:42:43 -0500

Ariel Nicole Casey is determined to make a better life for herself and her little boy Avie. Avie is just 2 years old, but already enjoys the active Kid’s Zone and swimming in the Jefferson County Family YMCA pool. Ariel Nicole has had many positive experiences at the YMCA. She started coming with her mom when she was younger, and she remembers having a great time at the after-school programs.

Now as an adult with a small child, Ariel Nicole knew it was necessary to get involved with a place that promoted a healthy lifestyle. When a friend, mentioned the Jefferson County YMCA, Ariel knew she had found a place for herself and Avie. They love the atmosphere, people and being a part of the YMCA family.

Meet Melissa Moen and Her Sons

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Melissa Moen and her sons Logan, 7, and Leyton, 3, have found a home at the Jefferson County Family YMCA. Melissa says that the sports programs are what brought her to the YMCA, but the feeling of belonging and the socialization has kept her and her family coming back. Melissa started enrolling her oldest son Logan in soccer, basketball and t-ball before she found out the YMCA offers financial assistance to families. Someone at the front desk took the time to ask the right questions, and thus started the process to get the Moen’s involved in the many benefits the YMCA offers. Melissa is now involved in fitness classes and her youngest son Leyton attends the Lil’ Rascals Preschool program as well as the sports programs that both boys enjoy. Melissa says the involvement means a lot not only to her self-esteem, but also much more to both of her sons, who do not have contact with their father. Melissa says the boys really miss having dad around but through the companionship and leadership of the sports programs, it has provided some of the positive male role models that boys need. She is very grateful to the coaches, families and staff at the YMCA for this impact in their lives.

Silver Sneaker Walking Champs Ron & Lucille Kaestner

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:57:53 -0500

Meet Ron & Lucille Kaestner, Silver Sneaker members at the Jefferson County Family YMCA in Festus, MO. They joined the Y in January 2009 when they learned that their insurance company would pay for their membership.

Before they joined the YMCA they enjoyed their 2 children and 3 grandchildren, and had a very limited exercise program. Ron is a cancer survivor, so they wanted to do everything they could to improve their health.

When they joined the YMCA they would walk 2 miles around the indoor track then leave. They heard about the 5K Fun Run/Walk that the YMCA was sponsoring in September and decided they wanted to participate, so they slowly increased their walking routine to about 4 miles. Using a pedometer, Ron kept track of the distance while Lucille watched the clock. She said they can walk about 4 miles in about 45 minutes.

Matt Clark, Jefferson County YMCA's Executive Director Takes a Pie in the Eye

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:41:32 -0600

Jefferson County Family YMCA's Executive Director, Matt Clark took a pie in the eye for United Way.
In October, the YMCA staff filled pumpkins with money to vote for the staff person they wanted to get the pie in the eye. The money was given to the United Way and Matt was the winner.
Everyone enjoyed watching him get splattered with whipped cream, and Matt obliged by squirting the crowd with silly string.

Jefferson County Family YMCA's Oldest Member Turns 98!

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:47:44 -0600

Helen Mitchell turned 98 on January 4, 2010. She is the oldest member that the Jefferson County Family YMCA has.
Helen enjoys riding the recumbent bike in the fitness center and walking. She also enjoys spending time with her many friends at the YMCA.
Helen's son, Chuck, is an active member and serves on the Jefferson County Family YMCA's board of advisors.
We look forward to seeing Helen's smiling face for many years to come!

Inclement Weather Policy

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:05:01 -0600

The Jefferson County Family YMCA has developed the following concerning classes:

If Festus School District calls off school = all classes are cancelled through 12:30pm
By 12:30pm we will make a decision for all afternoon classes through 4:00pm
By 4:00 we will make a decision for all evening classes starting at 5:00pm-close

If you have any questions, please call 636-931-YMCA(9622).

YMCA Summer Camp

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:28:40 -0600

Registrations are now being taken for YMCA Summer Camps.

Camp Koda
A new camp held at the YMCA during the month of June for school age children.

Camp Rising Sun
Traditional camp held at Sunset Park in Festus during July and the 1st week of August for school age children.

Land & Sea Adventure
Camp held at the YMCA during the month of July and the 1st 2 weeks of August for school age children.

Tikes in Training
A 2 hour camp held at the YMCA Monday through Thursday, 10am-noon for preschoolers age 3-5 yrs. Offered June 7-11, June 14-18, July 5-9 and July 12-16.

YMCA Bass Fishing Tournament

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:58:44 -0600

Grab your buddy and get your poles ready.

The Jefferson County Family YMCA is hosting a bass fishing tournament April 17, 2010 at Council Bluff Lake (24 miles south of Potosi).

Click here to download a copy of the restration form. Click here to download a copy of the rules.

Please submit registration form, signed rules and payment to Jefferson County Family YMCA
1303 YMCA Dr.
Festus, MO 63028

Call Cheryl Story at 636-931-9622 ext. 226 with questions.

Healthy Kids Day/Camp Open House

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:17:15 -0600

Plan to attend Jefferson County Family YMCA's Healthy Kids Day & Camp Open House, April 17, 10am-2pm.

Get ready for a carnival atmosphere.

Before coming into the building stop aby the DARE mobile, the fire department, the ambulance department with their helicopter that people will be able to tour through.

Inside the lobby will be the sheriff's department - finger printing and answering questions
down the hallway will be a giant hopscotch leading the children and parents into the gym.

In the gym plan to take part in several carnival type games, bean bag toss, plinko, face painting, crafts, etc.