BRINGING JOY TO EVERY SEASON
AT THE YMCA OF LINCOLN
December 2024
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
For Your Family
Santa/Holiday Events
Parents Night Out
Holiday Drop & Shop
Out of School Days (Winter Break)
Dance & Gymnastics Clinic
Youth Programs: Mini & Winter Session
For Your Wellness
Holiday Stay Fit Pass
Evolt Challenge Winners
Teen Fitness Training
Specialized Trainings
YMCA360
Tell Me Something Good
Turkey Trot
Winter Coat Drive Distribution
Giving Tuesday
Reminders
Holiday Stay Fit Pass
Christmas/New Years Hours
Cooper YMCA Craft Fair
2024 AT THE Y: A YEAR OF CONNECTION, FITNESS, & FUN!
This year, the Lincoln YMCA has been a hub of growth, resillience, and connection. Here are some of the ways our community came together to make an impact:
Growing Stronger Together
• Over 7,917 members joined the Y family this year, embracing our mission to foster healthy minds, bodies, and spirits.
• We celebrated a new partnership with Campbell Elementary, allowing our staff to support their students and families through our CLC program.
Supporting Those in Need
• With the help of generous donors, we’ve provided over $673,000 in financial assistance for membership programs like swim lessons, summer camp, and youth sports, ensuring access for all.
• Our Winter Coat Drive collected more than 2,050 coats for the People’s City Mission and Lincoln’s most vulnerable.
Memorable Moments
• From our annual Turkey Trot to the dozens of holiday family events, we created opportunities to come together and celebrate what makes the Y so special.
• Our legs might be tired, but our hearts are full! The Lincoln YMCA saw a record breaking day with over $33,000 donated on Giving Tuesday to support our Annual Fundraising Campaign.
LOOKING AHEAD
As we reflect on 2024, we’re energized by the possibilities of the year to come. Together, we will continue to make a difference – one step, one smile, and one connection at a time. Thank you for being part of our story!
Renee Yost, President & CEO YMCA of Lincoln
FOR YOUR FAMILY
WINTER YOUTH PROGRAMS
Swim Lessons, Dance, Jr. Chefs, and MORE!
JANUARY MINI SESSION
January 6 - 26
Registration Dates
Dec 10 (Y Members)
Dec 12 (Community Members)
WINTER SESSION
January 27 – March 9
Registration Dates
Jan 7 (Y Members)
Jan 9 (Community Members) LEARN MORE &
SANTA AT THE Y!
HAPPENING SOON!
Dance & Gymnastics Clinic
December 7 | 9:00 – 10:30am
Copple Family, Fallbrook, Northeast
December 14 | 9:00 – 10:30am Cooper YMCA
Upcoming holiday events across all our branches and YMCA Camp Kitaki!
CRAFTS WITH SANTA
Saturday, December 7
10:00-11:30am
Cooper YMCA
Free to Attend
SANTA’S WORKSHOP
Wednesday, December 18
5:30-7:00pm
Northeast YMCA
Free to Attend
PANCAKES & PAJAMAS
Monday, December 16
5:30-7:00pm
Copple Family YMCA
Register Here
COOKIES WITH CLAUS
Thursday, December 19
6:30-7:30pm Fallbrook YMCA
Free to Attend
NEW YEAR’S LIVE AT CAMP KITAKI
December 29 – January 1 | Ages 7 – 14
Let Camp Kitaki put the finishing touches on your child’s winter break! This campout features a New Year’s Celebration to ring in the New Year with contests, dancing, and memories.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER
WINTER BREAK
OUT OF SCHOOL DAYS
YOUTH SPORTS
Dec 23, 26, 27, 30 | Jan 2, 3 Upcoming Registration Deadlines
Winter Break Basketball Camp Dec 16
Winter Itty Bitty Sports Clinic Dec 20
Winter Archery Clinic Dec 23
Out of School Days is a licensed child care program offered at the Cooper, Copple Family, Fallbrook, and Northeast YMCA locations on some Lincoln Public Schools non-school days for youth in kindergarten through age 13.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
December 13, 5:30 – 8:00pm
Parents Night Out is an opportunity for kids to have a fun, supervised night at the YMCA while their parents enjoy a dinner date or simply time without the help of little hands. Parents Night Out is offered at the Cooper, Copple Family, and Fallbrook YMCAs.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER
HOLIDAY DROP & SHOP
December 14, 9:30am – 12:00pm
The event provides a great opportunity for parents to spend a morning out shopping, wrapping gifts, or getting the house ready for the holidays while their children enjoy a supervised, fun filled morning at the Y. This event is offered at the Copple Family YMCA.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER
Winter Mario Kart Tournament Dec 23
Winter Indoor Golf Clinic Dec 23
Winter Indoor Flag Football Clinic Dec 23
Winter Soccer Foot Skills Training Dec 23
Winter Soccer Academy Dec 23
Winter Soccer Goalkeeper Clinic Dec 23
Winter Laser Tag League Jan 7
TEEN FITNESS TRAINING
Cooper Jan 7-30, Tues/Thurs, 5:30-6:30pm Copple Family Jan 7-30, Tues/Thurs, 6:30-7:30pm Fallbrook Jan 7-30, Tues/Thurs, 5:30-6:30pm Northeast Dec 9-19, Mon-Thurs, 4:00-5:00pm Dec 9-19, Mon-Thursd, 6:00-7:00pm Jan 6-16, Mon-Thurs, 4:00-5:00pm Jan 6-16, Mon-Thurs, 6:00-7:00pm
GYM EXPANSION! New Equipment Coming 2025!
In addition to the Copple Family and Northeast YMCA, we will soon be expanding Ninja Gym classes to the Cooper Y! Along with the expansion of this program, we are excited to be adding ninja warrior slanted steps to every class. These can be combined in several ways to work on obstacle course skills.
LEARN MORE
LEARN MORE
LEARN MORE
FOR YOUR WELLNESS
UPCOMING SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Pickleball Lessons
Tuesdays, Jan 7 – Jan 21, 9:30-11:00am
Barre Boot Camp Fridays, Jan 10 – Feb 14, 10:00-10:45am
Barre Boot Camp Saturdays, Jan 11 – Feb 15, 9:00-9:45am
Barre Boot Camp Wednesdays, Jan 15 – Feb 19, 5:10-5:55pm
Peri/Post Menopause Training Fridays, Jan 10 – Feb 21, 10:30-11:30am
Postpartum Women’s Training Saturdays, Jan 11 – Feb 15, 10:00-11:00am
Strength Training for Women Fridays, Jan 10 – Feb 21, 9:15-10:15am
Copple Family
Barre Express
Mondays, Jan 6 – Feb 10, 4:30-5:30pm
TRX Wednesdays, Jan 8 – 29, 10:15-10:45am
TRX
Tuesdays, Jan 7 – Jan 28, 6:30-7:15pm
BOGAFit Saturdays, Jan 11 – Feb 1, 10:15-11:00am
EVOLT CHALLENGE
This challenge focused on losing the highest percentage of body fat over eight weeks. Our three winners rocked the results! Congratulations to the 138 members who joined the challenge . . . we are looking forward to the next one!
YMCA360 is an on-demand video platform for our Y community. YMCA360 offers group exercise classes, youth sports training, well-being programs and more. During these cold winter months, YMCA360 is the perfect solution to take the Y with you when you can’t make it into a branch.
Justin P. First Place
Jennifer R. Second Place
Jill M. Third Place
TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD
TURKEY TROT
We had a record breaking year with 2,050 runners in our16th Annual Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust! Thank you to our sponsors and all those who trotted with us on Thanksgiving morning!
GIVING TUESDAY
YMCA staff and members from all branches participated in Giving Tuesday on December 3. We were blown away by the incredible support of the community for helping us exceed our fundraising goals. Over $33,000 was raised for the YMCA Annual Fundraising Campaign in just ONE day!
WINTER COAT DRIVE DISTRIBUTION
YMCA staff gathered at People City Mission’s Help Center last month to distribute over 2,050 coats to individuals in need. Special thanks to our Y members who donated to the drive, and congratulations to Cooper Y member, Shelley P., winner of the 2025 Y Membership drawing!
REMINDERS
Holiday Stay Fit Pass
Available for purchase through Dec 31
All Lincoln Y Branches
The Holiday Stay Fit Pass is the perfect solution for friends and family visiting over the holidays, or even the college student who is home on winter break!
The pass is good for 30 days from the date of purchase. (Some restrictions apply. See Front Desk for full details.)
LEARN MORE
Holiday Hours
December 24 | Christmas Eve
5:00am - 12:00pm
• Child Watch closed at all locations
December 25 | Christmas Day
Closed
December 31 | New Years Eve
5:00am - 12:00pm
• Child Watch closed at all locations
January 1 | New Years Day
10:00am - 4:00pm
Craft Fair
Saturday, December 7 9:00am – 3:00pm | Cooper YMCA
Shop for unique gifts, home decor, clothing, accessories, items for children and pets, skin care products, tasty treats, and MORE all while supporting small, local businesses! By attending the event, you’ll be supporting the Lincoln YMCA's Annual Fundraising Campaign.
LEARN MORE
“This is a small but mighty Y, serving everyone from infant to elderly no matter their abilities. Almost every activity you can imagine happens here!”
Member, Northeast YMCA 2024 Member Survey