KIDSWIM Program, and all of the parents and children it has served over the last 14 years wishes to thank the Yaquina Bay Family Y.M.C.A. for its continued wonderful support, with special thanks to Wayne Thompson, the Director, for his extra efforts on our behalf.

Young children start out at the age of 6, and are helped to become familiar and unafraid of the water. This is a recreation swim with emphasis on safety, fun, and an enjoyable outing on Sundays. There is skilled volunteer help on a one-to-one basis. in a warm, clean atmosphere, with competent lifeguards, and no pressure to compete.

Children are transported to Newport in the Y.M.C.A. van and spend two hours at the pool. The van leaves Yachats (Clark's Market) at noon, and Ray's Food Place (Waldport) at 12:30 p.m. At 3:00 p.m. we all go to McDonalds for a snack and are returned home before 5:00 p.m.

We transport about 15 kids each week, and parents are welcome to bring their children. Cost of this program is $2.00 per child, plus money for a snack. Cost is waived for low income children.

Bernard A. Church
Volunteer Sponsor