READY, SET, TRI! AT THE YMCA OF LINCOLN August 2026 INSIDE THIS ISSUE For Your Family
Dance & Gymnastics Climbing Wall Adventure Run - Thank you, sponsors! Labor Day Family Camp at Camp Kitaki Back to School Summer Camp Recap Teen Fitness Training Upcoming Youth Sports
Good News
Employee Appreciation Week City Swim Championships Campfire Across America Railyard Rims
For Your Wellness
Specialized Training FOREVERWELL® Day (55+) Fall into Fitness Member Challenge
Reminders
Membership Handbook Updates Game Nights Celebrate With Us! Save the Date: Turkey Trot Membership Testimonial
JOIN US FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL YOUTH TRIATHLON AT THE FALLBROOK YMCA ON LABOR DAY! Kick off your Labor Day with fun, fitness, and community spirit at the Fallbrook Y’s 10th Annual Youth Triathlon! Open to kids ages 5 and up, this exciting event features age-appropriate swim, bike, and run segments, all starting and finishing at the Fallbrook Y. All skill levels are encouraged to participate in this fun, untimed event! Proceeds from the Youth Triathlon helps provide financial assistance for youth, families, and seniors in our community to access YMCA programs. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Ages 11+ | 9:30am start 100 yard swim, 2 mile bike, 4 laps running Ages 8-10 | 10:00am start 50 yard swim, 2 mile bike, 2 laps running Ages 5-7 | 10:30am start 25 yard swim, 1 mile bike, 1 lap running Registration Details: $25 per participant, race t-shirt included!* *Availability of t-shirts for registrations received after August 28 is not guaranteed.
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FOR YOUR FAMILY BACK THIS FALL: DANCE & GYMNASTICS DANCE & GYMNASTICS CAMP | Saturday, August 22, 9:00am-12:00pm Available at Cooper, Copple Family, and Fallbrook YMCAs Registration Now Open! SCHOOL YEAR DANCE | Begins August 24 & runs through the school year Available at Copple Family and Fallbrook YMCAs Registration: August 11 for Y Members & August 13 for Community Members FALL GYMNASTICS | September 14 - October 18 Available at Cooper, Copple Family, and Fallbrook YMCAs Registration: September 1 for Y Members & September 3 for Community Members
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TRY THE CLIMBING WALL THIS FALL! Located at the Cooper YMCA Take a class or join us for open climbing hours at our 20-foot climbing wall (for ages 5 & older). With individual or family class options, climbers of all ages learn techniques, knots, footwork, equipment safety, commands, and more!
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LABOR DAY FAMILY CAMP September 5-7 | Camp Kitaki Enjoy quality family time in nature with plenty of camp activities like campfires, archery, hiking, and more!
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BACK TO SCHOOL! PARENTS NIGHT OUT September 18, 5:30-8:30pm Parents Night Out is back for the school year! While you catch a movie, enjoy a meal, or simply relax, your kids will be having a blast at the Y. 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/PRESCHOOL
YOUTH SPORTS Final Registration Deadlines Fall Golf Clinic Fall Soccer Academy Archery Clinic Adult/Child Archery Clinic Basketball Academy
Aug 10 Aug 18 Aug 31 Aug 31 Oct 5
Middle Registration Deadlines Fall Volleyball Fall 3v3 Basketball League
Aug 24 Aug 24
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TEEN FITNESS TRAINING Cooper Aug11-Sept 3, Tues/Thurs, 5:30-6:30pm Copple Family Sept 15-Oct 8, Tues/Thurs, 5:30-6:30pm
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Spots Still Available! Preschool and Before & After School registration is open for this upcoming school year, and we still have some spots available! Register soon to secure your child’s spot in our programs!
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OUT OF SCHOOL DAYS September 8, October 15, 16, 19 During some of Lincoln Public Schools’ days off from school, the Y offers child care at the Cooper, Copple Family, Fallbrook, and Northeast YMCAs for youth in Kindergarten through age 13.
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THAT’S A WRAP! Thanks for joining our Summer Camps We had fun this summer at our camps across Lincoln and at Camp Kitaki! Some highlights for campers were visiting Adventure Golf, building animal track molds with 4-H/UNL Extension, getting out in nature for campfires, and more! Don’t worry - the fun doesn’t have to stop! For year-round programs and events for your family, visit ymcalincoln.org
GOOD NEWS RAILYARD RIMS August started out strong with our 3-on-3 Street Ball tournament in the Railyard. Thank you to the participants, volunteers, supporters, and sponsors who made the weekend a success.
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SUMMER EVENTS From carnival games and pool time to popsicles and movies, we’ve been soaking up the last bit of summer at the Y! Thank you to all the families who joined us at our summer events across our branches.
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK Last month, we celebrated Employee Appreciation Week across our association with fun and food. Our staff enjoyed a week dedicated to highlighting their service and commitment to the Y.
CITY SWIM CHAMPIONSHIPS Our very own Cooper YMCA Crocodiles, Copple Family YMCA Sea Turtles, and Fallbrook YMCA Flying Fish competed in the City Swim Championships. Congratulations to our swimmers and coaches on a great season!
CAMPFIRE ACROSS AMERICA On July 22, we joined more than 1,200 YMCAs across the U.S. for Campfire Across America, a nationwide celebration of connection, community, and belonging. From real campfires at YMCA Camp Kitaki to campfire crafts at our summer day camps, youth enjoyed gathering together to share stories, sing songs, and celebrate the special role that a simple campfire can play in bringing people together.
FOR YOUR WELLNESS UPCOMING SPECIALIZED TRAINING Cooper Barre Boot Camp
GLP-1 Lifestyle Training Program
Mon/Wed/Fri, Aug 31-Nov 23, 1:00-2:00pm Fridays, Sept 4-Oct 9, 10:00-10:45am Mondays, Sept 14-Oct 19, 11:00am-12:00pm
Conditioning for Teens Copple Family Sports Barre Express
Wednesdays, Aug 12-Sept 2, 6:30-7:15pm Wednesdays, Aug 19-Sept 9, 10:15-11:00am
Strength Training for 55+
Fallbrook BOGA
Saturdays, Now-Sept 26, 10:15-11:00am
Northeast Email mkiddoo@ymcalincoln.org to inquire. Registration is required for all specialized training.
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NEW!
FOREVERWELL® DAY (55+)
FALL INTO FITNESS MEMBER CHALLENGE
Wednesday, September 9
Starting at the end of this month!
Join us at all of our Lincoln YMCA branches for FOREVERWELL® Day - a public event celebrating health, movement, and community for those 55+. This event is dedicated to bringing people together to enjoy social time, education, group exercise classes, freebies, helpful resources, demonstrations, vendors, and more!
Join us for a fun challenge this fall! Register online and pick up your punch card at the Front Desk of your branch starting August 10. When you sign up, you'll get a branch-branded soft tee and a Try the Y guest pass to bring a friend. The challenge runs August 31 through October 1. Complete 10 visits plus 2 challenge activities (12 punches total) and you're entered to win a $25 Y gift card. Winners will be announced October 2!
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REMINDERS Membership Handbook Our Membership Handbook has been updated! View the latest version for current membership info, policies, and guidelines.
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TURKEY TROT Save the Date! Celebrate With Us! Looking for a place to host your child’s next birthday party or special gathering? We offer facility rental options ranging from party spaces, pools, gyms, climbing wall, after-hour rentals, and more!
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Upcoming Game Nights Family Game Night Friday, August 21 | 5:30-8:30pm Cooper YMCA Family Game Night & Swim Night Friday, August 28 | 6:30-8:30pm Northeast YMCA
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Mark your calendar for our 18th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run presented by Union Bank & Trust on Thanksgiving morning, November 26. Registration opens September 7 at 12:00am!
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MEMBERSHIP TESTIMONIAL “It is a great place to workout because it is a community. The classes are great. I can do many different activities. The staff makes everyone feel welcome.”
Member, Northeast YMCA
2025 Member Survey