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For Immediate Release  

Girl Scout Fun Patch Troop Workshops at the Madison Area YMCA: 
Learn Something New!  

Caption 1 (four girls): Pictured at Madison Area YMCA’s Girl Scout Fun Patch Troop Workshop are Claire Kushing, Mikaela Scott, Catie Klein and Olivia Shapiro, all age 6 from Madison, enjoy activities at the Friday, October 2 Girl Scouts campfire fun patch program at Memorial Park, Madison. Madison Fire Department Captain Ed Nunn spoke about fire safety, while Girl Scout Troops in Madison and Harding earned their Campfire Fun Patches.

Caption 2 (two girls): Kennedy Sobala age 5 from Cedar Knolls and Eliska Brading age 6 from Madison complete their Campfire Fun Patch by safely roasting marshmallows. 

(Madison, NJ) October 6, 2020 - At the Madison Area YMCA, we are excited to offer Girl Scout Fun Patch opportunities that support youth and teen health, wellness and development!  

Following health and safety guidelines from the CDC, state of NJ and Madison Department of Health, we are offering our youth and teens a variety of one hour long Fun Patch workshops. Offerings include outdoor, virtual and studio options including ARTS & CRAFTS (kindergarten – grade 8), DANCE FITNESS (kindergarten – grade 10), DANCE FUN (kindergarten – grade 10), GYMNASTICS FUN (grade 2 – grade 5), Y NINJA GYM CHALLENGE (grade 2 – grade 5), STEM FUN (grade 2 – grade 8), VIRTUAL BAKING FUN (grade 2 – grade 8), VIRTUAL COOKING FUN (grade 2 – grade 8) and YOGA FUN (kindergarten – grade 10). 

“We know that finding fun, flexible and safe troop activities that adhere to current health guidelines can be a challenge,” said Madison Area YMCA Youth and Teen Director Liz Kryznefski. “At the Y, we have developed and introduced several youth and adult programs that are in compliance with these safety standards. We look forward to sharing our expertise with your Girl Scouts as they have a fun-filled hour of workshops and activities to earn their fun patch!”  

Our Girl Scout Fun Patch workshops are capped at 10 – 40 scouts, dependent upon the offering. Pricing ranges from $12 - $15 per scout and includes a Fun Patch. Please contact Youth and Teen Director Liz Kryznefski at ekryznefski@madisonymca.org for more information. 

Looking for more fun when school's out? Join us on Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Kids Day Out, an enriching and fun filled program for your kindergarten through grade 5 children to enjoy when school is not in session. Extended care is available for an additional fee. Email Associate Child Care Director Katie Koontz at KKoontz@madisonymca.org for more information.  

If you would like to join the Y or reactivate your membership for preferred member rates and to enjoy all benefits of membership, please email us at membership@madisonymca.org to discuss your options. We can’t wait to see you soon!  

As a mission-driven charitable organization and community wellness center, the Madison Area YMCA is dedicated to nurturing the potential of our youth, providing a safe space for teens, improving the community’s health and well-being, and giving back by providing support to our neighbors.  

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