Triunfo YMCA Introduces Fall Family Programs At September 10 BBQ

July 26, 2011 - PRLog -- WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIF.--The Triunfo YMCA, serving Westlake Village, Oak Park and Agoura Hills, will hold a free family barbeque on Saturday, September 10 at Willow Elementary School (29026 Laro Dr., Agoura Hills) from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The get-together will be an opportunity for families with young children to learn about and sign up for a number of YMCA father-child programs.

   "Triunfo YMCA family programs are a great way for dads to spend more time with their kids," says Peter Penna, Triunfo YMCA program director. "It will be a year filled with fun, age-appropriate activities." Tribes hold in-home meetings, attend local events, camp and have overnight weekends.

   The Y-Papooses program is for preschoolers. Kids and dads will take part in monthly meetings, arts and crafts projects and field trips. Indian Guides and Y-Indian Princes are for kids in kindergarten through second grade. Father and child will form friendships with other dads and kids while participating in monthly gatherings where they will participate in games and arts and crafts. Field trips and camping are also planned.

   Trailblazers are for kids in third through sixth grades. Kids will learn leadership and responsibility skills and will be provided with more challenging and varied experiences. Planned activities include a Soap Box Derby, winter camp and field trips.

   Other YMCA branches also offer family programs for mom, dads and their children. For more information, contact the nearest YMCA: Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park (805-480-0309), Conejo Valley YMCA, serving Thousand Oaks, Moorpark and Santa Rosa Valley (805-523-7613), Simi Valley Family YMCA, (805-583-5338) and Triunfo YMCA, serving Westlake Village, Agoura Hills and Oak Park (818-707-9622), or go to www.sevymca.org for a full fall schedule of programs.

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With branches in Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village and Simi Valley, the Southeast Ventura County YMCA serves the communities of Newbury Park, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Santa Rosa Valley, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills and Oak Park.