Calling all artists! The Meriden YMCA is having a really cool contest! Your drawing could be in our new Destination YMCA children’s book by author Eddie “Spaghetti” Siebert!

Draw your best picture and bring it to the YMCA by February 20th to enter. (Please use 8.5 X 11 white paper, magic markers, colored pencils, or crayons)

Winners will be invited to a special booksigning on April 10th Healthy Kids Day to autograph your artwork and enjoy a special artists reception!

Picture ideas:

1. Picture of the YMCA for the cover – whose drawing will be on the cover???
2. A family driving to the Y–packed and excited to go!
3. Mountain Mist Day Camp fun activities
4. Archery
5. Humongous pools – indoor pool down town, outdoor one at camp!
6. Zip line/climbing tower/ropes course
7. Kids playing sports (basketball, soccer, T-ball, gymnastics)
8. Swimming lessons
9. Lifeguards
10. Runners going around a track
11. Weight lifting
12. Karate
13. Youth theater – actors, singers, dancers
14. Family Festival or Halloween Happenings (painting pumpkins, hay ride)

Check out our photo gallery on our web site for ideas!
Be creative! Have a blast!

Questions? Call us at 203-235-6386.