HEALTHY KIDS DAY
AT THE YMCA OF LINCOLN
April 2025
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
For Your Family
Upcoming Youth Programing
Easter Egg Hunts
Book Fair at Northeast
Parents Night Out
Teen Night
YMCA Summer Camps
Garden Clean Up at Mickle
Upcoming Youth Sports
For Your Wellness
Specialized Training
Healthy Living Outreach
Women’s Wellness Weekend
Volunteers Needed: Lincoln Marathon
Tell Me Something Good
Educator Appreciation Week
National Pickleball Month
Now Hiring for Summer!
One Day Without Shoes
Reminders
Easter Hours
National Walk at Lunch Day
Five Days of Action
Update Your Account Info
Member Testimonial
KICK OFF SUMMER WITH US AT HEALTHY KIDS DAY ON APRIL 12!
The Lincoln YMCA is celebrating Healthy Kids Day, the Y’s national initiative aimed to help inspire healthy habits in kids and families. Sponsored nationally by Peanuts, Healthy Kids Day’s mission is to prepare Lincoln community families for a safe, healthy, and fun summer.
Held from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Fallbrook YMCA (700 Penrose Drive), this FREE event features healthy activities, kid-friendly fitness demos, cook-along, bounce house, raffle drawings, and community vendors onsite.
The YMCA hopes to use the day to get more kids moving, learning, and creating healthy habits that they can continue while away from the classroom. Healthy Kids Day is a reminder to families that the Y can help ensure all children have access to what they need to reach their full potential, even during out-of-school time.
"It is so important for kids to stay active over the summer, both physically and mentally. At the Y, we believe in providing resources for families to create healthy habits, no matter the time of year. Healthy Kids Day is a free event that helps families explore the many summer resources available through the Y and our community partners."
Emmalie Wilcox Fallbrook YMCA Executive Director
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FOR YOUR FAMILY
UPCOMING YOUTH PROGRAMING
MINI DANCE SESSION | April 14 – May 18
A perfect introduction for little dancers!
Registration Now Open
SUMMER GYMNASTICS SESSION 1 | April 28 – June 8
For the tiny tumblers with lots of energy!
Registration: April 15 (Y Members), April 17 (Community Members)
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EGG HUNTS AT THE Y!
Bring your Easter basket, hunt for eggs, and meet the Easter Bunny!
COOPER YMCA EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 5 | 11:00-11:30am
Egg hunt begins at 11:00am and runs quickly! Arrive on time!
NORTHEAST YMCA EGG HUNT
Monday, April 14 | 5:30-7:30pm
There are two egg hunt start times: 6:00pm and 6:30pm.
COPPLE FAMILY YMCA EGG HUNT
Monday, April 14 | 5:45-6:45pm
There are three egg hunt start times: 5:45pm, 6:05pm, and 6:25pm.
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BOOK FAIR
April 14-15 | Northeast YMCA
Stop by the Conference Room in the Northeast Y to check out the Book Fair presented by PaperPie Learning!
HOURS
CAMP KITAKI
There’s still time to register for upcoming spring and summer camps!
10:00am-1:00pm 5:00-7:30pm Spring Adventure (Ages 7-14)
Traditional Camps (Ages 7-17)
Horse Camps (Ages 10-17) Rustic Adventure Camps (Ages 11-17)
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
April 25, 5:30 – 8:00pm
Take the night off—you deserve it! While you catch a movie, enjoy a meal, or simply relax, your kids will be having a blast at the YMCA. Our Parents Night Out offers a safe, fun-filled evening for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, packed with supervised activities, games, and entertainment. Offered at the Cooper, Copple Family, and Fallbrook YMCAs.
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CHILD CARE, CAMPS, ETC.
Spots Still Available!
Summer Day Camp, Preschool, and Before & After School registration is open for this summer and next school year, but spots are filling fast! Register soon to secure your child’s spot in our programs!
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TEEN NIGHT
April 26, 5:30 – 8:30pm
Join us for Teen Night at the Northeast Y! This FREE event is for teens (ages 12-15) to spend time playing basketball, swimming, playing games, and connecting with community resources. This event is open to both Y Members and Community Members.
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YOUTH SPORTS
Early Registration Deadlines
Final Registration Deadlines Middle Registration Deadlines
TEEN FITNESS TRAINING
April 7-17, Mon-Thurs, 4:00-5:00pm April 7-17, Mon-Thurs, 6:00-7:00pm
GARDEN CLEAN-UP AT MICKLE
April 12 and 26 | 9:00-11:30am
Spring is here, and it’s time to refresh the gardens at Mickle Middle School (2500 N 67th St)! We’re looking for volunteers to help clean up and prepare our garden spaces (located on the southeast side of the building). Whether you have 30 minutes or a couple of hours, your efforts will make a big difference in creating a beautiful and welcoming space for students and the community. Just bring a water bottle, energy, and a willingness to dig in! For more details, contact mklingenberg@ymcalincoln.org
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FOR YOUR WELLNESS
UPCOMING SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Cooper Copple Family
Fallbrook Northeast
Barre Boot Camp Fridays, Apr18-May 9, 10:00-10:45am
Postpartum Women’s Training Saturdays, Apr 19-May 24, 10:00-11:00am
Prenatal Yoga Tuesdays, May 6-June 10, 5:15-6:15pm
TRX Wednesdays, Apr 2-30, 10:15-10:45am
LIVESTRONG® Mon/Wed, May 12-July 30, 6:00-7:30pm
BOGAFit Saturdays, May 5-24, 10:15-11:00am
BOGAFit Saturdays, May 31-June 21, 10:15-11:00am
Kettlebell Basics Workshop Wednesday, Apr 9, 12:30-2:00pm TRX Saturdays, Apr 12-May 17, 1:30-2:30pm
Kettlebell Basics Sundays, Apr 13-May 18, 2:30-3:30pm
Registration is required for all specialized training.
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HEALTHY LIVING OUTREACH
April 15 – May 22
NEW!
The YMCA of Lincoln is collaborating with Willard Community Center to bring YMCA Fit for Life Strength and Stretch program to the community! The program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00-10:45am from April 15 - May 22 and is FREE for Y Members! (Community Members: $12)
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WOMEN’S WELLNESS WEEKEND AT CAMP KITAKI
April 11 – 13
Ladies! This spring, take some time for yourself by relaxing and recharging in a peaceful forest setting at Camp Kitaki’s Women’s Wellness Weekend! You can be adventurous or stay low-key. The weekend is yours with opportunity for social connection, relaxation, adventure, fitness, and fun!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: LINCOLN MARATHON AID STATION
We will be hosting an Aid Station again this year for the Lincoln Marathon on Sunday, May 4. We’re looking for volunteers for our aid station from 5:30am to 10:20am. As a volunteer, you’ll be helping to provide water, sports drinks, and encouragement to the runners, making a huge di erence in their marathon experience!
Interested in volunteering?
TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD
EDUCATOR APPRECIATION WEEK
Last month, we honored over 125 teachers during Educator Appreciation week with sweet treats and free one-month trials as a way to say “Thank you!” for the positive impact educators make each and every day in the classrooms in our community.
NATIONAL PICKLEBALL MONTH
April is National Pickleball Month! Here at the YMCA, we celebrated a month early by hosting our annual Battle of the Paddle Pickleball Tournament on March 7 and 8. Close to 30 teams participated with every branch hosting a division! Interested in pickleball and don’t know where to start? Click here to view our open gym times and opportunities for lessons!
NOW HIRING: JOIN OUR TEAM!
Looking to build your résumé, gain valuable experience, or find a meaningful part-time role? The YMCA of Lincoln is hiring! With locations across the city and job opportunities in multiple departments, you can find a role that fits your schedule and skill set – all while making a real impact in our community. We’re currently accepting applications for several positions such as: Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, Youth Sports Camps/Clinics Staff, Wellness Staff, and MORE! Click here to view all open positions and apply.
DAY WITHOUT SHOES
We’re honored to partner with Cornhusker Bank and People’s City Mission this month for Day Without Shoes, an initiative to help raise awareness of the impact a pair of shoes can have on a person’s life. NOW through April 13, we’re collecting new or gently used shoes to support families in need. Donations can be placed in the blue barrels at any Lincoln Y location.
REMINDERS
Happy Easter!
As a reminder, all Lincoln Y locations will be CLOSED on Sunday, April 20 for Easter. Normal hours will resume Monday, April 21.
Five Days of Action
April 21-25
An initiative of the YMCA Champions for Child Protection, Five Days of Action is designed to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse.
National Walk @ Lunch Day
Wednesday, April 30
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) and the YMCA of Lincoln (along with other YMCAs across the state!) invite you to join in on the fun of National Walk at Lunch (NW@L) Day! NW@L Day is an annual event that encourages community members to walk for 30 minutes any time, any place, to prioritize their well-being.
NW@L Day supports the community, too! If 10,000 Nebraskans take the NW@L Day pledge, BCBSNE will donate $5,000 to Special Olympics of Nebraska.
Account Updates!
Need to update your contact or payment info for your account ?
If your payment method has recently expired or you have gotten a new phone number, address, etc., please update that with us by completing our Online Member Account Update Form –it’s quick and easy! Plus, you’ll be entered to win prizes when you update your account with us!
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Member, Northeast YMCA 2024 Member Survey