YMCA of Greater Omaha

Can’tget awaythis summer?

Stayput and stayactivewith aYMCA staycation

After morethan ayear of hibernating,there’slittle doubt we could all use avacation right about now.

Afterall,stepping away to relax and decompress is an importantelementof maintaining ahealthymental state.

But with all the variables involved, from crowds to cost to simply finding the time,avacation just isn’t in the cards foreveryone.But thatdoesn’t mean youhavetoforgo summertime fun. While it mighttake astretch of the imagination, with aYMCAmembership, you’ve got the makings of agreat staycation.

It mightnot be apoolside cocktail by the beach, but Ymembers can still enjoyall the fun and benefits of staying activeand healthybyswimming laps or having fun in the pool with family during open swim, while also ensuring little ones learnthe importanceof watersafetywith swimming lessons forall ages and abilities —which will definitely come in handy when youdo find yourself poolside on vacation soon enough.

Formanypeople,vacation means activity. From hikes in the mountains to biking on the beach, when you’re feeling healthyand strong,you’ll be able to enjoyeverything more. Aproper health and wellness routine at the Y can help ensureyou’reready to take on anything avacation has to offer once youget there.

Formost, vacation means keeping the kids busy and having fun. With YMCA Youth Sports,kids not only learntoget better at the game they’re playing,but also the important lifelessons of sportsmanship and teamwork.And as most parents on vacation would agree, if your kids areusing good teamwork,itmakes everything go smoother.

Everyparentwould agreethat vacation also means time away from the kids,too.Y members have access to child careprograms wherekids can enjoyfun and educational playtime while mom and dad get to step away for some time to work out, uninterrupted.

Did youknowthe number one most requested amenityatavacation hotel is acomplimentarybreakfast? Everyday when Ymembers showupattheir local branch, complimentarycoffee is awaiting their arrival, to give ajolt to the workout, or to facilitate some socializing with fellowmembers.

And if youreally like to travel,did you know aY membership gets youaccess to all 10 Ybranches across the Greater Omaha area? From Glenwood,Iowa, to Valley,Nebraska, the YMCA of Greater Omaha has youcovered.Infact, once youdoget on your vacation, your Y membership is valid at YMCAsacross the country, so youcan stayinshape, even on the road.

At the YMCA,weknowthatyour pursuit of fitness is ajourney,even if your journey keeps yourighthere at home.Tojoin the Yand to see all programs,facilities,amenities and offers,visit www.metroymca.org.