La Crosse Area YWCA Programs (Agency Programs)

Outdoor Winter Activities:  "Snowshoeing and Sledding"
Program Dates:  Tuesdays and Thursdays January 23 through February 28, 2006
When:  4:00-5:00 p.m.
Where:  Myrick Park, La Crosse Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
For:  Kids with special needs, ages 8-18 years (maximum enrollment 12 kids with special needs).
Focus:  Development of basic techniques for snowshoeing and sledding, enhancing physical activities, and physical fitness, and social interaction.
Cost:  $15.00 (scholarships available)
Registration:  Send registration form by Monday January 16, 2006 to the
YWCA
3219 Commerce Street
La Crosse, WI 54603
or by phone 608.781.2783 ext. 5
Staffings:  Staff is trained and prepared to meet the needs of children with special needs in adaptive snowshoeing and sledding.
Program conducted by:  YWCA of the Coulee Region and UW-La Crosse, Department of Exercise and Sport Science (Active and Healthy Lifestyles for Children and Youth with Disabilities)
for more information contact:
Lisa Mathson, YWCA Youth Activities Program Director - 608.781.2783 ext 5 or lmathson@ywcalax.org
Shelley Wetzel, UW-L, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, Active and Healthy Lifestyles for Children and Youth with Disabilities Grant Coordinator
608.785.8695 or wetzel.shel@uwlax.edu
March - Down hill skiing for individuals with disabilities at Mount La Crosse
May - Hand cycling for individuals with disabilities

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June - Golf for All

Contact
Lisa Mathson

608.781.2783 (ext. 5)

3219 Commerce
 La Crosse, WI 54601

E-mail:  lmathson@ywcalax.org