FIND YOUR Y
WITH THE YMCA OF LINCOLN JANUARY 2022
INSIDE THE ISSUE
New Year, New Me(mbership)
For Your Wellness
Hello 2022, it’s good to see you!
Y-Lose It Specialized Training Group Exercise Spotlight
It’s no secret that gym memberships spike as people make their New Year’s resolution. But did you know, nearly one in four Americans say they are making a New Year’s resolution, with the most popular to become healthier through exercise, improved happiness, and losing weight?
For Your Family Winter Youth Programs Parents Night Out Spring Youth Sports Summer Day Camp YMCA Camp Kitaki
Tell Me Something Good YMCA Giving Tree
Without question, the new year brings new beginnings. And our staff looks forward to coming alongside you on your wellness journey this year. With full-time health and wellness directors at each branch and a dedicated team of personal trainers, we’re here to help with your wellness goals, keep you motivated, and celebrate your successes. As a reminder, if you have not taken advantage of your free wellness appointment upon joining, we invite you to do so by contacting your YMCA branch. We look forward to serving you in the New Year!
Reminders Out of School Days Upcoming Child Care Dates New Year’s Fitness Goals
- Your Lincoln YMCA Staff
Check out more New Year’s tips here!
UPCOMING SPECIALIZED TRAINING
FOR YOUR WELLNESS Y-Lose It
Marathon Training
January 31- April 24
February 10-April 28
Make your health a priority in 2022! During the 12week Y-Lose It session you’ll learn lifelong wellness habits, be part of a team, work with a wellness coach, and achieve your goals. Learn more here.
Whether your goal is to finish your first half or full marathon, increase your speed, or meet a qualifying time, your training coach will prepare you for success! Learn more here.
Copple Family YMCA Pickleball Lessons | Fridays, January 14-28 | 9:00-10:30am
To view more Specialized Training options, click here.
Cooper YMCA TRX Yoga | Mondays, January 10-February 14 | 8:15-9:00am Tone and Flow | Mondays, January 10-February 14 | 9:15-10:00am
Resistance Training for Distance Runners | Tuesdays, January 25-March 1 | 10:00-10:45am Barre Boot Camp | Fridays, January 28-March 4 | 10:00-10:45am
Fallbrook YMCA BOGAFit | Thursdays, January 6-February 10 | 6:30-7:30pm BOGAFit | Saturdays, January 8-February 12 | 10:00-11:00am BOGAFit | Thursdays, February 17-March 24 | 6:30-7:30pm
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BOGAFit | Saturdays, February 19-March 26 | 10:00-11:00am
Group Exercise Class Spotlight
POWER C.S.I (Cardio, Strength, Intervals) Challenge yourself with innovative full-body strength exercises, core training and unique free-weight and body-weight resistance combinations for the ultimate strength and conditioning workout. You can find it here: Cooper | Wednesdays – 5:45am, 9:15am, 12:00pm, Fridays – 4:30pm Copple Family | Mondays – 5:15am, Wednesdays – 9:15am Fallbrook | Saturdays – 9:30am Northeast | Mondays – 5:30am, Tuesdays – 12:30pm, 5:30pm
FOR YOUR FAMILY Winter Youth Programs with the Y January 24-March 6 Mark your calendars! Registration for Winter Youth Programs opens January 11 for Y Members and January 13 for Community Members! Sign your child up for Swim Lessons, Dance, Gymnastics, Homeschool Gym, and more! The Y offers a variety of classes and programs for children of all ages and abilities so you can find the perfect fit for your kiddo. Register today!
Jr. Chefs
ENERGY Fitness
Teen Fitness Training
Youth will build basic culinary skills, learn how to incorporate nutritional information, and do fun food experiments. Participants will learn kitchen safety and etiquette, proper measuring techniques, and how to build a complete meal. Yum!
Physical fitness is an important part of youth development. Our instructors aim to empower children ages 6-13 to move and get stronger in a safe, comfortable environment with trained instructors.
Participants 12-14 years of age will focus on safety and proper technique in using all workout area equipment. Discussions on character development, weight room etiquette, and basic nutrition will also be included in the curriculum.
Learn more and register for these programs at ymcalincoln.org.
Parents Night Out
Teen Night
Friday, January 21 | Cooper, Copple Family & Fallbrook Ys
Saturday, January 29 | Northeast Y
Are you looking for a night out while your kids have a blast? If so, bring them to Parents Night Out! While you’re enjoying that new movie or relaxing at your favorite restaurant, your kids will be having fun-filled, supervised time at the YMCA. Register here.
This free event for teens age 12-15 consists of swimming, crafts, games, gym time and more! Pre-registration is required and the event is open to members and community members. We hope to see your teens there! Register here.
SUMMER DAY CAMP Find your fun at the Y this summer! YMCA Summer Day Camps offer outdoor activities, swimming, sports, arts, crafts, games, and summer adventures to give your kids a summer they’ll never forget! Whether you choose one week or all summer, YMCA Summer Day Camps fit your schedule and provide fun and enriching activities for your child. Join us this summer for all the fun! Summer Day Camp Registration opens January 4 for Lincoln YMCA Family/Household Members and January 11 for Lincoln YMCA Youth Members and Community Members. Register here.
YMCA Camp Kitaki Cabin Fever | February 11-12 Think your kids have what it takes to solve a mystery? Then this Clue-themed campout is for them! They’ll make new friends, get outside, and have some fun! Masterpiece Arts Weekend | February 25-27 Campers will have the opportunity to choose art projects from many different disciplines throughout the weekend!
A place to play. A place to grow.
YMCA SPRING YOUTH SPORTS Sign up for Volleyball, Soccer, Cheer, Bowling, Cross Country, Jr. Huskers Flag Football, and more. Register before January 31 and save $10! Learn more here.
Camp Kitaki Spotlight | Trailblazers Specifically designed for older campers with traditional Kitaki favorites, Trailblazers Camp is the best of all worlds for the 13-15 year old. This one-week experience builds self-confidence and character, teaches independence and interdependence, develops leadership skills, and presents new and stimulating challenges. Trailblazers runs all summer long!
Aquatic Leaders Club This club is designed to prepare students to participate in a lifeguard or swim instructor training program and job readiness. It is geared for youth 12-15. The program will help participants build endurance in swimming while learning about the aquatic environment so they can apply to be a swim lesson aid or work in the Y aquatics program in the future.
Register here!
Learn more and register here.
TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD
YMCA of Lincoln Giving Tree Each year, the YMCA of Lincoln collects gifts donated by community members through our Giving Tree program. These generous donations are then sorted and organized by teachers and Y staff to distribute to all children at Elliott in Pre-K through 4th grade (5th graders at the school received gifts and a visit from UNL athletes!). The Giving Tree truly brings people together over the holidays, and seeing the joy in these children’s faces reminds us why this is such a meaningful tradition at the Y. Thank you to everyone who helped make this day possible. We couldn’t do it without you!
REMINDERS Before & After School and Preschool Registration for 2022-2023 Priority Registration: February 1-6 Y Family Member Registration: February 8-13 Community Member/Open Registration: February 15 until full Learn more here.
CPR & First Aid Training Blog: 5 Tips to Achieve Your New Year’s Fitness Goals It’s that time of year again...time to focus on your New Year’s resolutions. Many people begin an exercise program, but abandon it before Easter. However, you can increase your chances for longterm success if you follow these five simple tips to achieve your fitness goals. Read more here.
Sign up for Out of School Days January 17, February 18 & 21 Out of School Days (formerly Fundays) is a licensed child care program offered at the Cooper, Copple Family, Fallbrook & Northeast YMCA locations on some Lincoln Public Schools non-school days for youth in Kindergarten through age 13. Register here.
Come learn the life-saving skills of Red Cross for the Professional Rescuers with blended learning First Aid at the YMCA of Lincoln. We offer certification and recertification courses that are conveniently held at all Lincoln Y branches throughout the year. View the schedule here.
OPEN POSITIONS: Before/After School Child Care Child Watch Lifeguards & Swim Instructors Youth Sports Officials Customer Service Summer Day Camp Staff And more! Apply online at ymcalincolnjobs.org.
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