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There's never a dull moment at your Y! Check out what we've got coming up for youth, teens and families, including… 🎃 Halloween, Halloween, Halloween!
Pumpkin design contest, Trunk-or-Treat, spooky pool fun and MORE! ⚓U.S. Navy Takeover Week
Visiting sailors lead a variety of active and social events, Oct. 27 to 31
🥊Tween and teen fitness programs Middle School Boxing Skills and FitClub, High School Strength Basics, Aerial Yoga |
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Halloween and more! 👻
Just a couple more weeks until Halloween—cue the countdown to costumes, candy and…a live Navy band? Heck yeah! Don't miss all the fun your Y has to offer during the witchiest week of the year. Click the links for details, and download or print our Halloween event flier in English and Spanish.
🍬 Trunk-or-Treat Block Party
Friday, Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m., plus an after party for tweens and teens. Want to decorate and host a vehicle? Apply here! We're also accepting candy donations (unopened bags, please) at the Welcome Center all through October 🧡
🎨 All-ages Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Drop off your entry on Wednesday, Oct. 29!
🏊 Spooky-season Aquatics family fun
We've got loads of fun flooding our pools in October! 💀 Día de los Muertos altar
In addition to the Halloween festivities, we will again welcome our Y community to pay their respects to loved ones who've passed at our Día de los Muertos altar, Oct. 28 to Nov. 4. |
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Navy Week at the Y! ⚓
Your Y is honored to be hosting visiting U.S. Navy sailors the week of Oct. 27 to 31! This is the first time that Navy Week has come to Eugene, and we're so excited to be part of fun! Here's a peek at what's on deck:
🎨 Make it Monday, Oct. 27 | Sailors take over our weekly Youth Wing creative workshop.
🍕 Pizza with a Sailor, Oct. 28 | Our Navy visitors join in the weekly high school pizza party, from 3:30 p.m. until the pies run out!
🏋 Middle and high school Navy workout, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. | Drop-in fitness stations in the gym, each led by a sailor—plus pick-up basketball!
☕ Coffee with a Sailor, Oct. 30, 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Share a coffee and a chat with our visitors in the lobby.
🎃 Halloween, Oct. 31 | A Navy vehicle joins the Trunk-or-Treat Block Party and a 5-piece Navy band will be playing live music! |
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| Upcoming Activities for All
While you're waiting for Halloween, see what else we've got going on! Click the links to learn more.
Babywearing y Bailando Dance with your baby in a supportive, bilingual environment! Next free class is Sunday, Oct. 26 Parents' Night Out fall dates Saturdays, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13
Wibit Rec. Swim in the Lap Pool!
Play on our giant inflatable obstacle course! Saturday, Nov. 15, from 2 to 7 p.m. |
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Itty Bitty Fall Fun | AGES 3-5 PLUS A TRUSTED ADULT
Registration is OPEN for our multi-week November and December sessions of Itty Bitty Sports, STEM and Chefs!
November sessions: -
Itty Bitty Basketball, Tuesday OR Thursday evenings
- Itty Bitty Chefs, Wednesday mornings
December sessions: - Itty Bitty Chefs, Wednesday mornings
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Itty Bitty STEM, Tuesday mornings
Cost: Varies by program |
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Thank you, Itty Bitty Sports sponsors! |
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The Y is for everyone! If you see a Y program you think would be a great match for your family but the cost is a barrier, please reach out and ask us about Financial Assistance! We would love to help you determine your eligibility 🥰
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Stay active all autumn long!
One size doesn't fit all when it comes to fitness, so we're proud to offer a variety of active programs for school-age kids, so every child can build a life-long habit of moving their body ♥️ Here's what's happening this fall:
🎾 Youth Tennis Lessons | AGES 4-10
Registration for November sessions opens this Monday, Oct. 20!
🏀 Rookies December Basketball Clinics | K-1ST GRADE
Join us for our twice-weekly basketball program, Dec. 9 to 18.
🏊 Swim Lessons | 6 MONTHS-12 YEARS Registration for the next session of our popular Group Swim Lessons opens Oct. 21!
🤸♂️ NinjaZone | K-3RD GRADE
Spots still available for November and December sessions.
🐠 Early Release Rec Swim | FAMILIES Join us for Rec. Swim in the Small Pool on Wednesdays from 1 to 3:45 p.m. |
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After School Child Care openings! | K-5TH GRADE
The Y is proud to offer safe, nurturing and enriching Afterschool Child Care programs that foster growth and creativity while building community. Cost varies by number of days of Child Care per week. The following schools currently have openings.
👇 Click your school's name to view availability and register! |
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Tween and teen fitness offerings 🏋️♀️ 🏊♀️ ⛹ Know a middle- or high-schooler with energy to burn? Your Y has some great upcoming opportunities to help those growing bodies get and stay strong!
Youth Tennis Lessons | AGES 10-18 Registration for November sessions opens this Monday, Oct. 20!
New! Middle School FitClub | 6TH-8TH GRADE Small-group fitness fundamentals made fun! Monday afternoons, Nov. 3 to 24. Space is limited!
New! Middle School Boxing Skills | 6TH-8TH GRADE
Fridays from 4 to 5 p.m.! Register through Group Ex Pro.
Aerial Yoga for Teens | AGES 10-17
Flexibility, strength, balance and FUN! Registration opening soon for November session.
Middle School Fitness Basics | 6TH-8TH GRADE
A free 1-on-1, hands-on orientation with Y staff allows middle-schoolers to earn Yellow Band access to the Cardio, Circuit and Stretching areas in the Health & Wellness Center. Various days and times. Register through Group Ex Pro.
High School Strength Basics | 9TH-12TH GRADE High-schoolers can complete this new free, 2-day, small-group training and earn Blue Band access to use the Strength area of the Health & Wellness Center (normally open to ages 16+ only). |
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Youth Wing activities | MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL
It's all happening in your Y's Youth Wing! We've got opportunities for everyone—young leaders, gamers, film buffs, artists, cooks and everyone in between!
Make and Take Workshops | 6TH-12TH GRADE
Just $10! Every Monday, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Middle School Madness GLOW Night! | 6TH-8TH GRADE
Laser tag, anyone? Taking over the Y in glow-in-the-dark style, Saturday, Oct. 18.
OCCU Financial Literacy Class | 6TH-12TH GRADE
You're never too young to take charge of your money! Free class, Tuesday, Oct. 21.
Y-RPG (role-playing games) | 6TH-12TH GRADE
Register now for middle- and high-school sessions running through December!
Halloween After Party | AGES 10-17 Middle- and high-schoolers, party from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Youth Wing on Oct. 31! Click the link to register for just $5.
Youth Action Council | AGES 11-17
Make your voice heard by Y leadership! Next meetings in the Corner Hut at 5 p.m. on Oct. 28, Nov. 18, Dec. 2 and Dec. 16.
Teen Takeover | 9TH-12TH GRADE
High-schoolers rule the Y on Saturday, Nov. 15, 7 to 10 p.m.!
Middle School Movie Matinees | 6TH-8TH GRADE Drop in on Saturdays from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
High School Movie Nights | 9TH-12TH GRADE Join us every Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. |
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Bike security reminders 🚴
If you're an active Y member, you can access our private, covered Bike Shed for added security and rain protection—for free! To keep your ride safe, remember these tips: - Lock your bike and accessories inside the shed. Your Y is not responsible for lost or stolen belongings.
- Locking both tires is best practice!
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Do not share the Bike Shed code with others. Welcome Center staff can verify a member's access and provide them with the code.
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Upcoming Aquatics in-services
The Aquatics Center (Lap Pool, Small Pool, Spray Pad, Hot Tub and Sauna) will be closing early for staff training at 4:45 p.m. on the following days: - Sunday, Oct. 19
- Sunday, Nov. 16
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Halloween early closure
Your Y and Tennis and Pickleball Center will be closing early at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, so we can prepare our spaces for your Y's annual Halloween Trunk-or-Treat extravaganza! Join us at 6 p.m. when it all kicks off 🦇
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Veterans Day closure Your Y and Tennis and Pickleball Center will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for the Veterans Day holiday. |
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