2009 YMCA Summer Daycamp Olympics on July 15-16
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Contact: Jessica Graham, Director of Marketing and Communications
Phone Number: 937.223.5201 x 1022
Fax Number: 937.223.3997
2009 YMCA Summer Daycamp Olympics on July 15-16
Dayton, Ohio July 7, 2009 Each summer, the YMCA of Greater Daytons Summer Day Camp program culminates with an YMCA City-wide Olympic "field day" event!
Over 600 children from every day camp site participates in the day long event, held at the University of Daytons outdoor track.
The competition includes events such as bucket brigade and football pass, as well as the standard track and field events of relay race, 100 yard dash, long jump and high jump. Volunteers from the University of Dayton Athletic Department are on hand to assist the YMCA staff in managing the days activities. The day culminates with the Spirit Award, presented to the day camp site giving the most spirited presentation to the entire crowd.
The YMCA of Greater Daytons mission is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Originally established in Dayton in 1870, the YMCA now has 12 locations throughout the Miami Valley and serves over 70,000 kids and families. The YMCA of Greater Dayton builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities through its programs and services.
For more information about the YMCA of Greater Dayton or to get your child involved in this years Daycamp Olympics, visit the website www.ymcaonline.org.
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