EMPOWER MORE THAN YOURSELF Spring 2018 Program Guide DON SJOGREN COMMUNITY YMCA 1415 Broadway Holdrege 308.995.4050 ORTHMAN COMMUNITY YMCA 1207 N. Grant Lexington 308.324.1970 YMCA AT GOTHENBURG HEALTH 910 20th St. Gothenburg 308.537.4022 www.ymcaoftheprairie.org
DON SJOGREN COMMUNITY YMCA, Holdrege Youth Sports, Enrichment & Fun STEM Mondays Mondays, 4-5 p.m. Grades K-4 Session 2: 2/26-3/26. Session 3: 4/9-5/7 Explore science, photography and Legobased projects Fee Per Session: $20 M/$40 NM Youth Soccer Sundays beginning 3/11 Ages: 3-14. Levels: U4-U14 Register by 2/27 $10 late fee after 2/20 Fee U4-U6: $28 M/$36 NM. Fee U8-U14: $30 M/$40 NM Nerf Wars Saturdays, 3/17, 4/21 & 5/19 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 7-13 Fee: $8 M/$16 NM Youth Weight Training Ages 11-15. Time: 6-7 p.m. Fee: $20 Session 1 3/20 & 3/22 Session 2 4/17 & 4/19 Session 3 5/15 & 5/17 Register two days prior to start date. Youth Run Club 3/26-5/2, M & W, 4-5 p.m. Grades K-6 Register by 3/26. $10 late fee after 3/21. Fee: $12 M/$24 NM T-Ball Coed Beginner T-Ball: Ages 4-6, M & W Coed Advanced T-Ball: Ages 4-6, T & TH Fee: $20 M/$30 NM. Register by 4/30 $10 late fee after 4/23 Baseball Recreation Baseball: Grades 1-2 Fee: $30 M/$40 NM Boys Travel Baseball: Grades 3-8 Fee: $40 M/$50 NM. Register by 4/9. Late fee of $10 after 4/2 Softball Recreation Softball: Ages 6-14, T & TH Fee: $30 M/$40 NM Register by 4/9. Late fee of $10 after 4/2 Youth Sports Performance Ages 13-18. Time: By appointment with Adam Hohlfeld. Four private sessions: $60/Four semi-private sessions $45 FAMILY TIME FREE EVENT! Aqua Egg Hunt Saturday, March 24, 9-10:30 a.m. The Easter Bunny Loves the Y, too! Hop into the pool to hunt for Easter Eggs after getting your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Parents must be in the water with children who have not passed the swim test. Healthy Kids Day is Saturday, May 5! See page 7 for details.
DON SJOGREN COMMUNITY YMCA, Holdrege Adult Sports, Enrichment & Healthy Living Boot Camp Strong 3/12-4/27, M & TH, 5:30-6:30 a.m. Ages 15+ or ages 13-15 with a parent. Fee: $48 M/$85 NM Boot Camp Shape Up 5/14-6/29, M & TH, 5:30-6:30 a.m. or M & TH, 6-7 p.m. Ages 15+ or ages 13-15 with a parent. Fee: $48 M/$85 NM Extreme Boot Camp 3/14-4/27, W & F, 5-5:30 a.m. 5/16-6/29, W & F, 5-5:30 a.m. Ages 15+ Fee: $35 M/$65 NM H20 Fit Camp T & F, 3/13-4/6, 5:30-6:15 a.m. Underwater high-intensity fitness class Fee: $25 M/$48 NM. Ages 15+ Mileage Club 4/9-6/1, Ages 16+ Track miles biking, running, swimming or exercising on Y cardio equipment. Fee: $15 M/$25 NM Fitness in the Park Saturdays, 5/19-6/30, 9:30 a.m. FREE classes for anyone age 15 and older. Classes will vary each week. North Park. Silver Run 6/16, 7:30 a.m. 2-mile walk or run, 5K or 10K runs Fee: $25 before 6/11 or $30 after 6/11 NEW! Boga Fit Coming Soon! Ages 15+ Pool/water fitness program that builds strength and improves flexibility, balance and coordination. Fee: $40 Members Only Personal Training Ages 13+ Fee varies by trainer. Find the accountability you need with personal trainers, Tasha or Stephanie. Adult Painting Class 3/10 - Covered Bridge Ages: 18+ Time: 9 a.m.-noon Fee: $20 M/$40 NM Instructor: Marsha Schoff Creative & Crafty Adults 3/17 - Quilling (Register by 3/9) Time: 9 a.m.-noon, Ages 18+ Fee: $20 M/$40 NM Flower Planting Demo Class 4/14 - Register by 4/10 Time: 10 a.m. Ages 16+ Fee: $30 M/$50 NM Location: Oasis Gardens (north of Loomis) Instructor: Monica Harris Ballroom Dance Classes Thursdays, 3/22-4/26 Time: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Ages 16+ Learn how to Cha-Cha and Foxtrot in this class that is appropriate for beginners and those who have previously attended. Fee: $20 M/$30 NM Register by 3/15 Location: Don Sjogren YMCA AQUATICS Swim Lessons Session 1: 2/26-4/5 (Register by 2/23) Session 2: 4/16-5/24 (Register by 4/14) Fee: $25 M/$50 NM. $10 late fee if registered after the deadline. Swim Starters (Water Babies): M, 5 p.m. Progressive Lessons: W & Th, 4:30-6 p.m.
ORTHMAN COMMUNITY YMCA, Lexington Youth Sports, Enrichment & Fun Superhero Power Hour Mondays, 3/5-3/26, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Grades 5-8. Register by 3/1. Youth will be assigned to teams to compete based on super powers: strength, speed, stamina and intelligence. Fee: $30 M/$40 NM. Includes T-shirt. Late fee: $10 Silver Dragon Martial Arts 3/6-4/14. Register by 2/28 Beginners: Mondays 4:30-5:30 p.m. & Saturdays 9-10 a.m. Age 5-Grade 4: Mondays 5:45-6:45 p.m. & Saturdays 10:15-11:15 a.m. Grades 5-8: Mondays 7-8 p.m. & Saturdays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fee: $50 M first child/$40 additional $60 NM first child/$50 additional. Plus $10 T-shirt if needed. ($10 late fee) Youth Weight Training Ages 11-14. Fee: $20 Session 1 3/10, 10 a.m.-noon Session 2 4/14, 10 a.m.-noon Session 3 5/12, 10 a.m.-noon No School Day @ YMCA 3/12, 8 a.m.-noon. Grades: K-8 Lunch, activities, relays, optional movie. Register by 3/7. Fee: $10 M/$20 NM Outdoor Soccer 4/3 5/8, Ages 3-Grade 8. Tues. games, 5:30 7:30 p.m. Sat. practices, 10 a.m.- Noon. Register by 3/15. Fee: $30 M/$40 NM. Late fee: $10. Lexington Optimist Fields. Coaches Meeting: 3/28 at 6:30 p.m. Safe Sitter Thursdays, 3/15 & 3/22, 6-8 p.m. Grades: 6-8. Register by 3/7 Curriculum covers safety, first aid and rescue skills, and business tips. Fee: $40 M/$50 NM Youth Baseball/Softball 5/21 6/27. Ages: 3-9 Register by 5/10. Fee: $30 M/$40 NM Monday practices, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday games, 5:30-7:30 p.m. FAMILY TIME Nerf Wars - Star Wars Edition YOUTH SPORTS, ENRICHMENT & Friday, March 16, 5:30-7 p.m. Grades 1-8. Battle it out on the Republic or the Rebels side in an all out Nerf war. Players are encouraged to wear Star Wars themed clothing. Some Nerf weapons will be provided along with Nerf darts. Meal included. Parents may play or sign kids up solo. Fee: $5 per person Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 31, Starts promptly at 10:30 a.m. FREE event but must pre-register by 3/28 (no late registrations). Ages: PreK- Grade 5. A fun family-friendly egg hunt at the YMCA with the Easter bunny in attendance for high fives and photos! Event Sponsor: Lexington Optimist Club Healthy Kids Day is Friday, April 27! See page 7 for details.
ORTHMAN COMMUNITY YMCA, Lexington Adult Sports, Enrichment & Healthy Living Boot Camps Evening: 3/5-4/25, M & W, 6-6:45 p.m. Morning: 3/9-4/27, F, 5:30-6:15 a.m. Evening Fee: $40 M/$60 NM Morning Fee: $20 M/$30 NM Register by 2/28 for Evening Class Register by 3/2 for Morning Class All participants receive a t-shirt. Door Charms With Jamie Monday, 3/5, 6:30-9 p.m. Theme: Cross or Easter Egg Register by 3/1. Fee: $35 M/$45 NM Adult 5-vs-5 Indoor Fútsal Thursdays, 3/8-5/10, 6-10 p.m. Coed. Ages 16+. Register by 3/1. Location: YMCA gym. Fee Team of 10: $200. Captains Meeting: 3 p.m. on 3/4 Women s Self-Defense Saturdays, 3/10-4/14, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Register by 3/5. Fee: $30 M/$40 NM March Madness Challenge 3/13-4/2. Test your college basketball knowledge, pick the winners and complete your workouts. T-shirts awarded to challenge finishers. Fee: $15 What Does Depression Look Like? Tuesdays, 3/27 & 4/3, 6-7:30 p.m. Register by 3/20. Fee: $25 M/$35 NM Exercising With Breast Cancer Thursdays, 4/5-4/26, 6:45-7:30 p.m. Helps breast cancer patients and survivors maintain or regain strength and range of motion. Suitable for all stages, whether recently diagnosed or recovering. Learn simple, gentle, and safe exercises. Instructor: Melanie Shubert. Register by 3/29. Fee: $30 M/$40 NM Adult Art Class Tuesdays, 4/10-5/1, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn techniques of sketching and painting, gain confidence in your artist eye and ability to translate that vision. Register by 3/3. Fee: $30 M/$40 NM 2ND Annual Spring Run & Fun 5K Saturday, 4/14, Check-in at 3:45 p.m. Start time: 4 p.m. Event ends at 8 p.m. Register by 4/4. Fee: $20 No assistance available for this event. Finish-line festivities include food and entertainment. Kinkaider Brewery Co. adult beverage garden will be available. Enhance Health & Fitness With Essential Oils & Natural Products Tuesday, 4/24, 6:30-8 p.m. Learn about fitness and emotions, clean eating, detox and how oil blends can improve health. Instructor: Courtney Biehl. Register by 4/17. Fee: $15 M/$25 NM Foot Health Monday, 5/14, 6:30-8 a.m. Register by 5/7. Fee: $15 M/$25 NM Posture Perfected M & W, May 7 & 9, Noon-1 p.m. Register by 4/30. Fee: $20 M/$30 NM
YMCA AT GOTHENBURG HEALTH Youth & Adult Sports, Enrichment & Fun NEW YMCA OPENS APRIL 17! GRAND OPENING APRIL 27! Youth Soccer Ages 5-6: Mondays, 3/19-4/23 Ages 7-9: Tuesdays, 3/20-4/24 Ages 10-12: Thursdays, 3/22-4/26 Time: 6-7:30 p.m. for all ages. Fee: $20 M/$35 NM. Register by 2/16 Baseball/Softball Register 2/1-4/20. Games 5/21-6/28 T-Ball: Ages 5-6, T & TH Pee Wee: Ages 7-9, M & W Little League: Ages 10-12, M & W Softball: Grades 1-6 Member Fee: $10 for T-ball/$20 for Softball and Baseball Non-Member Fee: $20 for T-ball/$35 for Softball and Baseball March 100-Mile Challenge 3/1-3/31. Run, walk, bike or swim 100 miles. Fee: $10 M/$17 NM. T-shirts awarded. Register by 2/28 Interactive Building Games 3/6, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Grades: 5-12 Register by 3/2. Fee: $5 M/$15 NM Youth Weight Training 3/3-3-24, 10-11 a.m. Ages: 11-14. Fee: $20 M/$30 NM. Register by 2/26 Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course 3/16, 6:30-8 p.m. Grades 2-6. Register by 3/13. Timed obstacle course. Fee: $5 M/$15 NM Disc Golf Tournament Friday, 4/13, 6-7:30 p.m. Ages: 10-18 Register by 4/10. Fee: $5 M/$15 NM At Lake Helen. Bring your own disc. Nerf War A Christening of the new YMCA facility! Friday, 4/20, 6-7:30 p.m. Ages: 7-12. Register by 4/17. Fee: $5 M/$15 NM Fishing Camp 5/21-5-24, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Grades: 1-8. Register by 5/16 Fishing basics. Fee: $20 M/$35 NM Adult Softball League Fridays, 5/29-6/29 Register by 5/11. Fee: $100 per team FAMILY TIME Spring Into Action 5K Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m. Register by 3/19. Race will start and finish at the wellness center. All participants receive a YMCA at Gothenburg Health T-shirt. Member Fee: $20 Individual/$35 Family Non-Member: $35 Individual/$50 Family Family Olympics Saturday, May 5, 1-4 p.m. Old-fashioned games: 3-legged race, wheel barrel race, balloon toss, tug-of-war. Winning family receives $50 in Swede Bucks. Location: Baseball Field 4-Plex. Register by 5/2. Fee: $20 M/$35 NM
JOIN FOR MORE THAN A WORKOUT Three Great Locations! Holdrege, Lexington, Gothenburg JOIN US FOR HEALTHY KIDS DAY! ORTHMAN COMMUNITY YMCA: Friday, April 27, 6-8 p.m. FREE activities for kids and families. FREE walking tacos served on a first-come, first-served basis. COLOR RUN at 6 p.m. featuring a one-mile race for kids ages 4 to grade 8. Fee: $15 M/$25 NM. Price includes a t-shirt. Register by 4/16. Late fee is $10 (no t-shirt). DON SJOGREN YMCA: Saturday, May 5, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free activities for kids and families. FREE walking tacos served first-come, first served. NEW! Amazing Race at 10 a.m. Teams of 4-6 players (with at least one adult) will race around town completing tasks with detours and roadblocks. Fee: $35 per team. Register by 4/26. Late fee of $15 after 4/19. FREE walking tacos and HKD activities after race. MEMBERSHIP A YMCA membership gives you much more than access to our facility. It helps you lead a healthier life by building relationships, providing a way for you to be part of your community and help others. A YMCA membership sets you on the path to good health in spirit, mind and body, helping you enjoy living a full and balanced life. REGISTRATION To register for YMCA programs at all three branches, visit www.ymcaoftheprairie.org and click on REGISTER. Then, choose your branch, the program you are interested in, and sign up online. Or, stop by in person at any of the Y locations or pick up the phone and call. You ll be glad you did! Download the YMCA app on Google Play or itunes to stay up to date on schedules and events. MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL The YMCA of the Prairie offers financial assistance to individuals and families who might otherwise not be able to afford membership or program fees. Ask a staff member about financial assistance. It s easy to apply! BIRTHDAY PARTIES The Y makes birthday parties easy for parents and fun for kids! Check out the party packages at the Don Sjogren YMCA that include options such as Nerf Wars, Cupcake Decorating, Knockerball & Bounce Houses! YMCA CLOSINGS Our YMCAs will be closed April 1 for Easter and May 28 for Memorial Day.
YMCA OF THE PRAIRIE PO BOX 618 HOLDREGE, NE 68949 www.ymcaoftheprairie.org HURRY! Receive $5 off one program registration. Expires: 02/25/2018 INSIDE: Youth & Adult Programs Or Current Resident