YMCA of Lincoln | June 2023 Newsletter

SPRINT INTO SUMMER SPRINT INTO SUMMER WITH

THE YMCA OF LINCOLN

JUNE

11TH ANNUAL YMCA YOUTH SPORTS ADVENTURE RUN – SATURDAY, JULY 1

The YMCA of Lincoln invites families to kick-off their Fourth of July festivities at the 11th Annual YMCA Youth Sports Adventure Run on Saturday, July 1. Held at YMCA Wright Park, kids and adults alike will climb their way through obstacles, run through fields, and make a splash down the giant slip ‘n slide, all in the name of a good cause – the YMCA Annual Fundraising CampaignStrong Kids. Funds raised provide youth and families in need the opportunity to take part in the YMCA’s life-shaping programs, including Youth Sports.

We encourage the entire family to walk or run the course. Not only is it a chance for families to take part in a morning of healthy activities, but in doing so, you’re giving back to the community, ensuring that every family has access to YMCA programs like Swim Lessons, Baseball Leagues, and Day Camps.

Wave start times will be at 9:00am, 9:45am, and 10:30am with a limit of 100 participants per time slot. Registration is available online and includes a t-shirt with race fee. The registration deadline is June 21.

2022 YMCA Youth Sports Adventure Run

FOR YOUR WELLNESS FOR YOUR WELLNESS

YMCA Strong Kids Team Triathlon

June 12 - July 23

One team captain plus nine or fewer teammates will swim, bike, and run together for fun and prizes. Team Triathlon is open to ALL near and far. Grab your friends and family and join us for this six-week challenge! All proceeds benefit the YMCA Annual Fundraising Campaign–Strong Kids. Teams can choose from recreational, competitive, or an individual division. There will be prizes for association-wide, branch, and individual winners in both competitive and recreational divisions.

Upcoming Specialized Training

Interested in trying out a new style of group training? Our Specialized Training classes offer trainings tailored to specific goals. Check out a few upcoming classes:

Cooper YMCA

Strength Training for Moms/Daughters | Wednesdays, June 14-July 5, 5:30-7:00pm

Copple Family YMCA

TRX Suspension | Wednesdays, June 7-28, 10:05-10:50am

Fallbrook YMCA

Pickleball Lessons | Wednesdays, June 14-28, 5:30-7:30pm

Northeast YMCA

Strength Training for Women | Saturdays, June 17-July 22, 10:00-11:00am

Learn more and view all Specialized Training options here.

Did You Know?

Teen Fitness Training | Summer Sessions

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.

Cooper YMCA

June 19-22 | Monday-Thursday | 1:00-3:00pm

Copple Family YMCA

June 12-15 | Monday-Thursday | 5:30-7:30pm

Fallbrook YMCA

June 19-22 | Monday-Thursday | 10:00am-12:00pm

Northeast YMCA

July 17-29 | Monday-Thursday | 9:30-11:30am

Learn more and view all summer session dates here.

YMCA Members can schedule a Wellness Appointment FREE of charge. Find the one that fits your needs and get started today!

Wellness Appointment - In this 30-minute appointment, a Wellness Specialist will meet with you to discuss your wellness and nutrition goals and how to reach them.

Equipment Orientation - We have a variety of cardio and strength training options and invite you to take advantage of orientations for each of these.

Health Assessment - Measures cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition, blood pressure, and resting heart rate. We recommend retesting every 3-6 months to track results.

Learn more and schedule your appointment here.

FOR YOUR FAMILY FOR YOUR FAMILY

FOOD TRUCKS & FUN

Thursday, June 8 | 5:30-7:00pm

Join us at the Copple Family YMCA for food trucks, yard games, a bounce house, face painting and tattoos, swimming, and more as we celebrate the start of summer! $5/person. Does not include food truck purchases. Proceeds benefit the YMCA Annual Fundraising Campaign–Strong Kids.

Featured Food Trucks:

Kouzina Food Truck | Skymart Mobile | 402 Creamery Register here.

SCHEDULES

INDOOR

Monday-Friday | 5:00am-8:30pm

Saturday | 7:00am-5:30pm

Sunday | 8:00am-5:30pm

OUTDOOR

Monday-Friday (Adult Lap Swim) | 5:00-8:00am

Monday-Friday (Open Swim) | 12:00-6:50pm

Saturday (Adult Lap Swim) | 7:00am-12:00pm

Saturday (Open Swim) | 12:00-5:20pm

Sunday (Adult Lap Swim) | 8:00am-12:00pm

Sunday (Open Swim) | 12:00-5:20pm

View detailed pool schedules for each branch here. View the Indoor and Outdoor Pool Guidelines here.

COPPLE FAMILY YMCA

SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS

Sessions for youth programs like Swim Lessons, Gymnastics, and Dance will be added all summer long for both morning and evening classes!

Upcoming Registration Dates: Y Members | June 6, June 13, June 27, July 11

Community Members | June 8, June 15, June 29, July 13

Learn more.

YMCA Member Night at the Lincoln Saltdogs

Friday, July 14 | First Pitch 7:05pm

Join us at the Saltdogs–enjoy discounted tickets, a firework show, and fun activities between innings! Y Members will have reserved seating with the option of upper or lower deck.

$10.00/Ticket Upper Reserve

$14.00/Ticket Lower Reserve

Learn more here.

Before/After School & Preschool

There are still spots available for the 2023-2024 school year in the YMCA Preschool and Before/After School programs! The Before/After School program gives your child the opportunity to be active and productive before and after school. YMCA Preschool is licensed and focuses on developmental learning for kiddos ages 3-5. Learn more here.

Teen Night

Saturday, June 24 | 5:30-8:30pm

This FREE event for teens age 12-15 consists of swimming, crafts, games, gym time, and more!

Registration is required and the event is open to YMCA Members and Community Members. We hope to see your teens there! Register here.

YMCA Summer Youth Sports

Registration is now available for Basketball, Cheer, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Volleyball, and Tennis summer sports camps!

Upcoming Registration Deadlines:

Archery League - June 8

Football Camp - June 9

Summer Basketball Academy - June 15

Summer Volleyball Academy - June 15

Girls Basketball Camp - June 15

Summer Golf Clinic - June 23

Summer Adult/Child Golf Clinic - June 23

Summer Running Clinic - June 28

Boys Basketball Camp - June 29

Volleyball Camp - July 6

Golf Camp - July 12

Challenger Soccer Camp - July 20

Learn more here.

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD

The Outdoor Pools opened for the season on Saturday, May 27. We’re looking forward to making a lot of great memories during this fun-filled summer at the Lincoln YMCA!

Summer Day Camp has officially started at the Y! The Copple Family YMCA held an all camp assembly the first week of Summer Day Camp.

One of the Cooper YMCA Preschool classes held a graduation ceremony at the end of the school year. Congratulations to all of our 2022-2023 Preschool graduates!

Overnight summer camp at YMCA Camp Kitaki kicked off this week! The first week of campers have enjoyed archery, songs at campfire, making new friends, and other adventures. Here’s to a great summer!

REMINDERS

Fourth of July Hours

The YMCA will have shortened hours on Tuesday, July 4. Cooper, Copple Family, Fallbrook | 11:00am-3:00pm Northeast | 7:00-11:00am

*Pools close 30 minutes prior*

Save the Date for Railyard Rims!

Friday, August 4 & Saturday, August 5

Railyard Rims is back in Downtown Lincoln for another premier 3-on-3 street ball tournament in the Railyard!

The Railyard, located in the Haymarket District, will host three 3-on-3 divisions where all teams are guaranteed four games with referees and scorekeepers on every court.

Registration opens Thursday, June 8! Learn more here.

Thank You Give to Lincoln Day Donors!

Thank you to everyone who supported the YMCA during Give to Lincoln Day! Together we raised over $40,000 to power critical programs at the Y, ensuring every family has access to Preschool, Before & After School, Swim Lessons, Camps, and so much more. Thank you for making a lasting impact on our community!

What’s in Season?

Apricots, blueberries, cantaloupe, cherries, corn, kiwi, lettuce, mangoes, peaches, strawberries, Swiss chard, watermelon, and zucchini.

Try this blackened chicken watermelon salad!

A big thanks to those who donated swimsuits for our 3rd Annual YMCA of Lincoln Swimsuit Drive! Because of your generosity, we collected more than 260 swimsuits to distribute to youth enrolled in our Grant-Based Swim Lessons starting this month.

THANK YOU to everyone who brought in a swimsuit!

“From the moment my husband and I walked into the YMCA we knew we were at the perfect place for us! From the excellent instructors and the awesome classes that are offered, to the beautiful outdoor pool, it’s everything we hoped for and more. We would without a doubt recommend the YMCA to everyone.”

- Member, Copple Family YMCA 2023 Member Survey

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