ADVENTURE AWAITS
AT THE YMCA OF LINCOLN
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
For Your Family
Camp Kitaki Opportunities
Water Safety Tips & Swim Lessons
Teen Night
Parties & Rentals
Save the Date: Fall Youth Programs
Upcoming Youth Sports
Teen Fitness Training
For Your Wellness
Healthy Living Outreach
Moving for Better Balance
Specialized Training
Good News
Hello Summer!
Wright Park Walking Trail Kickoff
Give to Lincoln Day
Reminders
Fourth of July Hours
Railyard Rims
Summer Reminders
Membership Testimonial
June 2026 LEARN MORE &
14TH ANNUAL YMCA YOUTH SPORTS ADVENTURE RUN
Saturday, July 4 | Wright Park
The YMCA of Lincoln invites families to kickstart the Fourth of July weekend with the 14th Annual YMCA Youth Sports Adventure Run. Held at YMCA Wright Park, the Adventure Run is a fun run/obstacle course that spans approximately two miles and includes a giant slip and slide! Proceeds provide youth, families, and seniors in need the opportunity to take part in our life-shaping YMCA programs, including Youth Sports.
EVENT DETAILS
• Wave start times are 9:00am, 9:45am, and 10:30am with a limit of 100 participants per time slot.
• Registration is open NOW until June 21 (t-shirt is included with registration)
• Register after June 21 for an additional $5. T-shirt availability cannot be guaranteed.
COME TO CAMP!
There’s still time to register for overnight camps this summer at Camp Kitaki!
Traditional Camps (Ages 7-17) Horse Camps (Ages 10-17)
Rustic Adventure Camps (Ages 11-17)
REGISTER
How you can keep your family safe around water . . . PLAN A
STAYCATION
Labor Day Family Camp
September 5-7
In today’s fast-paced world of rising travel costs, quality and affordable family vacations are harder to find. While you’re making plans for the family, don’t forget about Labor Day Family Camp at Camp Kitaki. This affordable option includes lodging, meals, activities, and all the fun you can handle. Best of all - Kitaki is just 30 minutes from Lincoln and Omaha! This is a great opportunity for families who haven’t been to camp yet.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER
MAKE WAVES & BE SAFE THIS SUMMER
When the weather starts to heat up, the pools, lakes, oceans, rivers, and other bodies of water start calling! While swimming can be an enjoyable summer activity, it is important to remind all parents and caregivers of the importance of water safety. Here’s five tips on how children can stay safe in and around the water: Ensure
Supervise your children any time they’re in or near water. (Phones Down, Eyes Up!)
Don’t engage in breath holding activities.
Never swim alone without a water watcher.
Wear a life jacket if you are an inexperienced or non-swimmer.
Swimming at the Y helps people thrive – in and out of the water. Swim Lessons provide the opportunity to set goals and achieve success, learn water safety and enjoy swimming as a form of exercise. We offer sessions all summer long for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
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TEEN NIGHT
June 27, 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.
PLAN YOUR NEXT PARTY
We offer facility rental options!
Whether you’re looking to plan a birthday party for your child or need a space for a special gathering, we offer various facility rental options at each of our branches: party spaces, pools, gyms, climbing wall, after-hour rentals, and more.
SAVE THE DATE
Although we’re taking a break this summer from dance and gymnastics programing, we’ll be back at it in the fall! Save the date for fall programs:
• August 22 | Dance & Gymnastics Clinic
• August 24-May 15 | School Year Dance (new!)
• September 14-October 18 | Fall Gymnastics
YOUTH SPORTS
TEEN FITNESS TRAINING
Camp Registration Deadlines Cooper June 22-25, Mon-Thurs, 9:00-11:00am July 6-9, Mon-Thurs, 1:00-3:00pm Copple Family July 13-16, Mon-Thurs, 5:00-7:00pm
July 20-23, Mon-Thurs, 5:00-7:00pm
Fallbrook June 22-25, Mon-Thurs, 9:30-11:30am
July 7-30, Tues/Thurs, 6:30-7:30pm
Northeast June 15-18, Mon-Thurs, 9:30-11:30am June 15-18, Mon-Thurs, 6:00-8:00pm
