At York Catholic (YC), 601 E. Springettsbury Ave., York, students in kindergarten through grade six are known as "Futures." Numerous events are held throughout the year to invite the Futures to the middle and high school campus to interact with current students. Several events have been scheduled.

York Catholic is hosting a Futures Marching Band Camp on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for any fourth-, fifth- or sixth-grade student who has played a band instrument for at least a year or who would be interested in color guard. Students will have the opportunity to play level-appropriate marching band music, as well as learn basic drill techniques and basic color guard techniques. A mini-show for parents will take place at 1:45 p.m.  

Lunch, a snack, a flipbook, a lyre and music will be provided. There will be a cost per child. Students should bring a refillable water bottle, comfortable sneakers, bug spray, sunscreen and a hat and wear comfortable clothing. Registration and payment are due by Wednesday, Sept. 3, by contacting Cecelia Mezza at cmezza@yorkcatholic.org.

YC's varsity cheerleaders will host a Futures Cheer Clinic for students in kindergarten through grade six on Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon in the gymnasium. A showcase of what the students learned will be performed from 11:45 a.m. to noon. Participants will learn cheers, chants and a dance.  

Futures cheerleaders who participate will get an opportunity to join the varsity squad on the sidelines at the YC football game on Friday, Oct. 10. A fee will be charged for the clinic. Registration and payment are due by Sept. 3 by contacting Heather Hoffman at hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org.

Students in grades one through six are invited to Futures Games at York Catholic. Attendees can spend time with the varsity players and coaches, listen to the coach's pre-game instruction, participate in team prayer and pose with the team for a picture. No registration is necessary, and students are admitted for free. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

Upcoming games include the following: girls' soccer, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m. (arrive by 6:30 p.m. in the stadium); boys' soccer, Thursday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. (arrive by 6:30 p.m. in the stadium); girls' volleyball, Monday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m. (arrive by 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium); football, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. (arrive by 6:15 p.m. in the stadium); cheerleading, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. (arrive by 6:45 p.m. in the stadium) and marching band, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. (arrive by 5:30 p.m. in the band room).