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CAMP CORNER
The snow is melting, and camp is waking from its winter slumber. A huge thank you to all of our families who have made this registration season our most successful ever! Many of our sessions are full, and camp is buzzing with activity.
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YMCA Camp Lincoln
Open House
Sunday, April 12, 12-3 pm
Open Houses are an excellent opportunity for new and returning families to learn about camp, talk with staff members, meet the camp director, and ask lots of questions! Registrations will be accepted for camps that still have openings. Wear your boots, bring your questions, and see what Camp Lincoln has to offer!
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Camp Clean-Up
Saturday, May 2
9 am - 3:30 pm
Bring your work gloves and help us get camp ready for our busy Spring and Summer camping seasons! Lunch is provided.
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Thanks to all of the Staff and Alumni who attended reunions in Durham, Plymouth and Keene this winter!
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SD YMCA EVENTS
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Parents' Night Out
March 20, 6-9 pm
Paddle Plunge
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Family Fun Day
at YMCA Camp Lincoln
April 11, 10 am - 1 pm
Camp Lincoln Open House
April 12, noon - 3 pm
Homeschool Outdoor Education Day
April 17
Parents' Night Out
April 17, 6-9 pm
April Vacation Camp
April 27 - May 1
Camp Clean-up
May 2, 9 am - 3:30 pm
Homeschool Jamboree at YMCA Camp Lincoln
May 15
Parents' Night Out
May 15, 6-9 pm
Exeter's Get Fit in May 5K
May 16
Free Community Nights at YMCA Camp Lincoln
Tuesdays, 6 - 8 pm
June 23
July 28
August 11
Tri for the Y
Sprint and Kids Triathlon at YMCA Camp Lincoln
August 1 and 2
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Paddle Plunge and Family Fun Day
#ymcapaddleplunge
On April 11, just as the ice clears Kingston Lake, Southern District YMCA supporters will don their best costumes and race into the water for a freezing dip in the lake to benefit The Paddle Plunge. The Paddle plunge raises money for the YMCA Scholarship Fund, which helps make YMCA programs more affordable for families in need.
Support the Y! Donate to the Paddle Plunge!
In addition to the Paddle Plunge itself, there are a lot of FREE activities for families and friends to do at camp: climb the treadwall, challenge a friend in carpetball, make s'mores and enjoy lunch.
Will you take the plunge? Participants receive a free lunch, prizes for the best costumes and the joy of helping a good cause. The minimum suggested donation per individual is $50. The minimum suggested donation per team is $150. Making your own fundraising page is easy! We have created a Crowdrise event to get you started. Click here to join the Paddle Plunge!
Learn more about this fun event.
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Spring Opportunities at the Y
We are gearing up for a number of exciting programs this spring! Learn more about our programs at www.sdymca.org.
Parents Night Out at the Y in Exeter
If you want a night out, the Y is in! Southern District YMCA offers an affordable childcare option for families on the third Friday of the month from 6-9pm. Learn more here!
Homeschool Programs at YMCA Camp Lincoln
YMCA Camp Lincoln offers a monthly home school event on the third Friday of each month. The programs are open to ages 5 to 13, and have environmental education themes that focus on natural science. Check it out!
April Vacation Camp
During April Vacation, youth, from kindergarten through fifth grade, are invited to Southern District YMCA's April Vacation Camp. Day trips, led by fabulous YMCA School Age Child Care staff, will explore a new museum or location daily! Registration opens on March 23. Discover this opportunity!
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Two Incredible Summer Camp Options
Specialty Camps and Adventure Trips
Specialty Camps for 4th-7th graders:
Focus on your passions this summer at YMCA Camp Lincoln by spending half your day on your specialty, and choosing two other activities to fill out your day. There's something for everyone with cooking, sports, jewelry making, monster creation, adventure challenge, duct tape creations and more!
Click here for more information.
Adventure Trips for 11-15 year olds:
Choose your next adventure! Teen adventure trips are for 11-15 year olds who seek an epic, life changing experience. Head out for a week-long trip with a small group of campers and two highly trained staff, and explore your world! Destinations include Quebec, the back woods of Maine and New Hampshire, Boston Harbor islands, and Cape Cod.
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March is National Nutrition Month
Bite into a healthy lifestyle everywhere you go!
With so much information and so little time to plan and prepare meals, it can seem that eating healthy is nearly an impossible task in today's world. There are small steps that even the busiest families can take in order to improve your family's health each day. Here are some simple steps you can take to improve your daily approach to healthy eating:
- Aim for five fruits and vegetables every day
- Choose your drinks with care
- Check the label
- Control your portions
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Work for the Y!
Childcare and Camp Job Opportunities
Have you ever thought of working for the YMCA? We have part-time childcare opportunities available in 16 schools in southern NH for our Before and After school programs.
And, we are also now accepting applications for 2015 summer camp staff for YMCA Camp Lincoln in Kingston, NH.
For details, please visit our website.
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Make your gift to the Southern District YMCA's Healthy Kids Campaign to help children in need attend Southern District YMCA programs year round.
Southern District YMCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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