BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Take on Summer at the YMCA!\nYMCA Camps Offered for Youth Thr oughout the City and Collar Counties\n \;\nCHICAGO\, IL &ndash\; For some kids\, exposure to activities that stimulate the body and mind end s with the school year. In fact\, research shows that kids are more pron e to gain weight and fall behind academically over the summer months.\n& nbsp\;\nThe Buehler Y is a safe place for children to learn\, play and g row at any time of year! The Y offers a number of day and overnight camp s throughout the summer that offer kids the opportunity to make the most of their summer and time out of school &ndash\; providing activities\, healthy meals and experiential learning opportunities.\n \;\nBuehler Y summer day camps are available to children ages 3 to 15. \; We of fer a variety of camps to meet your child&rsquo\;s individual interests and needs. \; Weekly sessions throughout the summer &ndash\; last we ek of camp begins on August 20th\, 2012.  \; \;\n \;\nThere& rsquo\;s still time to make the Y part of your family&rsquo\;s summer. F rom craft projects to swimming\, games to field trips &ndash\; participa nts will meet new friends and have new experiences. Y programs are desig ned to build a child&rsquo\;s character\, teach them healthy habits and provide a safe place all while having fun.\n \;\nThe Y of Metro Chic ago provides convenient programming to meet a variety of busy family sch edules. This includes day camps throughout Chicagoland and overnight cam p options in Illinois\, Wisconsin and Michigan. Camps\, activities and r ates vary by member center. Visit http://www.ymcachicago.org/programs/ca mps/ or call the Buehler Y at 847-359-2400 to learn more.\n \;\n~ ~ ~\n \;\nAbout the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago: The Y is Chicagoland &rsquo\;s leading nonprofit strengthening communities through youth deve lopment\, healthy living and social responsibility. Through its 25 membe r centers\, five camps and hundreds of extension sites\, the Y of Metro Chicago helps children learn and grow\, teaches young people to lead\, b rings families closer\, and encourages individual health and wellbeing. As one of the largest and oldest/most established cause-driven organizat ions/nonprofits in Chicago\, YMCA programs impact hundreds of thousands of lives annually\, helping to strengthen neighborhoods and respond to u nique community needs across Chicagoland. To learn more\, visit www.ymca chicago.org.\n \;\n### URL:http://palatine.patch.com/events/take-on-summer-at-the-ymca SUMMARY:Take on Summer at the YMCA LOCATION:Buehler YMCA: 1400 W Northwest Hwy\, Palatine\, IL END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR