FEEL GOOD FITNESS  Lincoln YMCA Member Summer Incentive continues through August 17 If you haven't yet, be sure to stop by any Lincoln YMCA Front Desk to get your Game Card. Game Cards are available for adults and youth.  Complete 10 Activities: Select a Gift from the Y Prize Box Complete 15 Activities: Be Entered to Win a Gift Card (Adults: $50 Lincoln Y Gift Card, 2 drawings per branch; Youth: $25 Gift Card to a family/friendly activity, 1 drawing for the association)

Y-Lose It Enrollment Opens Today with Early-Bird Rate

ACCOUNTABILITY  •   WELLNESS  •   NUTRITION KNOWLEDGE  •   FRIENDS  •   REACHING GOALS   PERSONAL GROUP TRAINING  •   LIFESTYLE CHANGES Join the Lincoln YMCA's weight loss challenge. You will work together with a Wellness Coach (YMCA staff person) and up to 6 team members. Bring your own team or we will put you on a team.  Through this 13-week weight loss challenge, you will become healthier by setting and working towards realistic and personal goals to make permanent lifestyle changes to last a lifetime. Cash prizes will be awarded to the individual and team that loses the most percentage of body weight within the Lincoln YMCAs.  Register Today with the Early-Bird Discounted Rate (now through August 31)

Meet some of the Y-Lose It Wellness Coaches:

Youth Programming

Swim Lessons

The Lincoln YMCA's next swim lesson session will run September 11-October 14. Registration begins September 5 for Lincoln Y members and September 7 for non-members.  Stay tuned for more information!

Gymnastics & Dance Lessons

Upcoming sessions for Gymnastics and Dance begin September 11, 2017. Registration begins September 5 for Lincoln Y members and September 7 for non-members. Stay tuned for more information!

Dolphins Year-Round Competitive Swim Team

Home to the Northeast YMCA, this year-round competitive swim team competes in the USA Swimming League, YMCA Swim League, and Capital City.  Registration opens August 15, 2017. Learn more about the Dolphins Competitive Swim Team

2nd Annual Downtown YMCA Teen Night 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament WHEN: Saturday, August 26 from  7-10:30pm (check-in begins at 6:30pm) WHO's INVITED: All 5th-10th graders are invited to attend for FREE! WHERE: Downtown YMCA (1039 P St, Lincoln) Learn more about Teen Night

NEW Program: Speed & Agility for Youth The Program: 6-week Speed & Agility, a partnership with Lincoln YMCA Youth Sports  Who Can Participate: Boys & Girls ages 9-14 Where: Copple Family Y, 8700 Yankee Woods Dr, Ste B When: Beginning August 21, 2017, this session meets twice per week on Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00pm. Registration Fee: Lincoln Y Members $140 Non-member: $280 The goal of the Speed & Agility program is to teach youth participants skills to help them excel in their respected sport(s): proper running mechanics plyometric skills movement efficiency Participants will improve speed, quickness and reactive skills, as well as body control, to both assist in injury prevention and aid in proper movement patterning.  Register online

Health and Wellness

Halfsy Training at the Downtown YMCA: Session Begins this Thursday, August 3--spots still available!

Learn how to run a half marathon or how to run a faster race. This training has been created to help participants train to participate in The Good Life Halfsy on Sunday, October 29, 2017, but is open to anyone.  Run with participants at your fitness level. This training is designed for all runners. You will receive a training schedule and individual help. This is a positive and encouraging group to train with. Class sessions will include topics on aspects of nutritional, physical and mental training for the half marathon.  Register Online

Know Your Numbers: Friday, August 11

For a healthier you, know your numbers. Track your wellness progress with FREE monthly checks of your blood pressure, resting heart rate, body composition and body mass index.  View location offerings & times

Free for the Community

FREE Community Days: Bring your friends! We're inviting all of Lincoln to join us for FREE Community Days. The Fallbrook YMCA hosts Community Day on the second Friday of the month. The Northeast YMCA hosts Motivation Monday Community Day on the fourth Monday of the month.  The public is invited to try the facility, machines, weights, Group Exercise classes, basketball, Child Watch (2 hours per child), and indoor pools for free all day. Simply bring a valid photo ID to check-in at the Front Desk.

Fallbrook YMCA (700 Penrose Dr, Ste B, Lincoln) When: Friday, August 11, 2017 5:00am-10:00pm Learn more

Northeast YMCA (2601 N 70th St, Lincoln) When: Monday, August 28, 2017 5:00am-10:00pm Learn more

Yoga on the Green: Free for the Community Location: Fallbrook Town Center When: Saturday, August 5 Join us for... YOGA Held once a month on Saturday morning from 8:30-9:20am Meet at the Fallbrook Town Center Bring your own mat Led by YMCA Yoga instructors Learn more

Sundays on the Square: Free for the Community Location: Downtown YMCA (1039 P St) and Tower Square (13th & P St) When: Sunday, August 6 Join us for... RUNNING  7:00am start time Begins at the Downtown Y Distance is 4-6 miles Water and fuel provided Led by Ann Ringlein/Lincoln Running Co. YOGA 8:30-9:30am  Held at Tower Square Bring your own mat Led by YMCA Yoga instructors Learn more

Youth, Family & Sporting Events

Fallbrook Youth Triathlon - August 19 The Youth Triathlon route will start and end at the Fallbrook YMCA with the race route throughout the Fallbrook neighborhood.  Registration Dates: Early: through August 12, 2017 Late: August 13-18, 2017 Registration Fees: $15 per participant (Lincoln Y Member or Non-member) T-shirt included for each participant (Note: availability of t-shirts for registrations after the deadline is not guaranteed) Sign up today to be a part of this exciting event!

Family Luau  When: TODAY! Tuesday, August 1, 2017 5:30-7:30pm Where: Cooper YMCA Outdoor Pool (6767 S 14th St, Lincoln) Registration Fee:  Lincoln Y Member Family $25 Non-member Family $50 ***Registration is still open for tonight's event! Stop by the Cooper YMCA Front Desk to sign up.***  Bring the whole family for a fun-filled night and leave dinner to us! Your meal is included in this event. Your choice of a pulled pork sandwich or hotdog, plus chips, a drink and snow cones for dessert.  Activities include: limbo contest pineapple bowling musical beach towels hula hoop contest prize giveaways raft races           and much more! Event is weather permitting. All pool rules apply.

Back-to-School Bash  When: Friday, August 11, 2017, 6pm Where: Fallbrook YMCA Outdoor Pool (700 Penrose Dr, Ste B, Lincoln) Registration Fee: Lincoln Y Member Family $15 Non-member Family $25 Register at the Fallbrook YMCA Front Desk. Registration will close once event is full or end of business day Thursday, August 10.  Bring your family to a fun night of swimming and food before heading back to school. Be sure to bring towels and other personal swim gear with you.   Event is weather permitting. All pool rules apply.

Fallbrook YMCA's 2nd Annual Cabela's Sand Volleyball Tournament - August 26 This sand volleyball tournament will help raise money for the Annual Campaign-Strong Kids, which helps families enjoy YMCA programming for a discounted rate.  The tournament will be coed 6 on 6. Each team may have substitute players. The winners will receive a $600 prize, 2nd place--$300 prize, and 3rd place--$100 prize.  Location of Tournament: Spike' s Beach Bar & Grille (2300 Judson St, Lincoln) Register Online *Participants must be age 15 or older Registration Fee: $120 Sign up today to be a part of this exciting event!

YMCA Youth Sports

Upcoming Youth Sports Registration Deadlines

August 7 Registration Deadline: Golf Clinic: Mondays at 4:00pm starting August 21 (Ages 5-15) Recreational Golf League: Tuesdays at 5:30pm starting August 22 (Ages 7-14) YMCA Footgolf Tournament is Friday, August 11 at 6:00pm at Jim Ager Golf Course. The tournament is for adult/child teams and will be an alternate shot format. The fee includes a round of footgolf and refreshments. Prizes will be awarded during the event.  Fall Spirit Volleyball League August 21 2nd Registration Deadline (for Volleyball): Preseason Volleyball Training Volleyball Clinic (1st grade) Micro Volleyball (2nd grade) Recreational Volleyball (3rd-9th grade) Fall Soccer Academy (info coming soon) September 11 Registration Deadline: Boys & Girls 3v3 Recreational Basketball (3rd-8th grade)

YMCA Camp Kitaki

Summer 2018 Registration Coming Soon!

YMCA Camp Kitaki has been in full-swing this summer--hosting 10 sessions of excited campers! Camp attendees range in age from 7-17 and embark on a multitude of activities that foster positive self-esteem, friendships, teamwork and self-discovery.  Carson, an attendee since 2011 shares, "Camp Kitaki has always made a large impact on me, whether it's making new friends, camp traditions or just some of the magic Camp has. Just the energy and the spirit around Camp can make an impact on everyone and I know it has made one on me." If you haven't had a chance to experience Camp yet, open enrollment online for Summer 2018 begins September 1. Additionally, Camp offers year-round specialty programs and family days so that the fun isn't just limited to the kids.

Branch Happenings:

Cooper Enrollment opening throughout this week: TRX® Sessions Enrollment opening throughout this week: Barre Sessions Aug. 7: Youth Fitness Training 4-day session begins Aug. 11: Parents Time Out/Kids Night Out Aug. 21-27: Outdoor pool maintenance closure Aug. 25: Parents Time Out/Kids Night Out Aug. 28/29: Preschool Begins Aug. 29: Youth Fitness Training 4-week session begins Copple Family Aug. 7: Youth Fitness Training 4-day session begins Aug. 14: Moore Middle School Teen Time Begins (registration ongoing) Aug. 15: TRX® Orientation Aug. 28/29: Preschool Begins Downtown Aug. 5: ASHI CPR/AED/First Aid Recertification Aug. 15: Resistance Training for Distance Runners Registration Opens for Lincoln Y Members (for Non-members on Aug. 17) Fallbrook  Aug. 1 & 3: ASHI CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (class currently full) Aug. 14:  Indoor pool temporary maintenance closure begins Aug. 18: Parents Time Out/Kids Night Out Aug. 28/29: Preschool Begins Northeast: Aug. 7: Youth Fitness Training 4-day session begins Aug. 28: Preschool Begins

Help Local Nonprofits Like the YMCA

Did you know?  You can make a difference for nonprofit 501(c)3s in the area, including the YMCA of Lincoln, Nebraska, by taking part in programs such as Union Bank & Trust Co.'s Propelr or Amazon Smile.  How it works: UBT's Propelr program -  Enroll online and select "YMCA - Lincoln NE" as one of your favorite nonprofit organizations. Then, when you make a purchase at a participating merchant with your UBT debit card, the merchant donates a percentage of the purchase to the YMCA. The donation is funded completely by the merchant. Learn more AmazonSmile program -  Enroll online and select "YMCA of Lincoln" as your designated nonprofit organization. Then, when you make purchases, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price on all eligible purchases to the YMCA. For purchases to display through AmazonSmile, be sure to log in at https://smile.amazon.com when shopping online.  Learn more

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