Kids' hoops, new app, Christmas Parade and more! |
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The weather may be giving hibernation vibes, but we keep it lively at the Y! Check out what we've got coming up for youth, teens and families, including… -
Winter Basketball is gearing up—and we’re seeking refs!
- Join your Y at the Springfield Christmas Parade
- Itty Bitty fun, including a new program, Itty Bitty Artists!
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The holidays are coming! Make note of upcoming closures
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Have you downloaded the new app yet?
The new Eugene Family YMCA app was designed around your feedback and allows you to: - Check in your whole family with a quick scroll
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See real-time KidZone, PlayZone and group exercise class availability (no more guessing!)
- Get instant waitlist updates
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Register family members for classes—and get your own confirmations and reminders!
- Enjoy intuitive navigation built for how you use the Y
Just search for "Eugene Family YMCA" in your phone's app store—look for the new icon featuring the butte at sunrise! |
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Join your Y in the Springfield Christmas Parade! ⛄ We'll be spreading holiday cheer at this year’s Springfield Christmas Parade on Dec. 6—and you’re invited to join the fun! The 2025 theme is Enchanted Snowman Forest. Staff, volunteers and families are all welcome to participate with us, help decorate the float, or lend a hand with parade prep.
When: Saturday, Dec. 6, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Location: Downtown Springfield
Fill out our short participation form and help us make this year’s parade extra magical! ❄️ |
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| Know someone who'd make a great referee?
We're looking for Winter Youth Basketball refs! Pay starts at $17.50 per hour and goes up to $30, depending on experience. Apply today! Games on Saturdays in January through March. |
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Fun for the whole family
Oregon winter can get dreary—brighten up your calendar with something to look forward to!
Parents' Night Out winter dates | AGES 6 WEEKS TO 11 YEARS You deserve a Saturday night off! Dec. 13, Jan. 10, Feb. 14 💝
The Festivus Feats of Strength | AGES 12 AND OLDER Come by the Health & Wellness Center on Tuesday, Dec. 23, and test your fitness with the rest of us! Tweens and teens welcome 💪
Soulful Stories with BLAQ Youth, Inc. | AGES 12 AND OLDER
A culturally responsive, literacy-focused storytelling event for kids and their families! Register and receive a free copy of Ana Ot's The Heart Never Forgets. Saturday, Feb. 4. |
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Itty Bitty Winter Offerings | AGES 3-5 PLUS A TRUSTED ADULT
Registration is OPEN for our multi-week winter sessions of Itty Bitty Sports, Artists, STEM and Chefs! Cost varies by program.
December sessions: -
Itty Bitty Chefs, Wednesday mornings
- Itty Bitty STEM, Tuesday mornings
January sessions: Itty Bitty Basketball, Wednesday evenings Itty Bitty Chefs, Sunday mornings -
Itty Bitty Ninjas, Tuesday OR Thursday evenings
Itty Bitty STEM, Sunday mornings
February sessions: -
Itty Bitty Artists, in collaboration with LaneARTS, Sunday mornings (new!)
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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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Let's get sporty!
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 lifelong habit of moving their body ♥️ Here's what's coming up:
🎾 Youth Tennis Lessons | AGES 4-10 Registration for December sessions is open! All levels welcome.
⛹️♀️ Winter Basketball Leagues | K-8TH GRADE
Get in the game! Practices start in early January, with games on Saturdays.
🏀 One-day Basketball Skills Clinics | K-8TH GRADE
Brush up for the winter season—Saturday, Jan. 10, at Roosevelt Middle School.
🤸♂️ NinjaZone | K-3RD GRADE
Just a few spots still available for the December Lil' Ninjas 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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Afterschool 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 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 December sessions is open now!
Aerial Yoga for Teens | AGES 10-17
Registration for December classes opens on Nov. 25 through the new app.
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. Register through the new app as you would a group exercise class!
Middle School FitClub | 6TH-8TH GRADE
A fun, supportive, small-group program designed to help youth build confidence, coordination and basic movement skills. Register through the new app as you would a group exercise class.
Middle School Boxing Skills | 6TH-8TH GRADE
Through the basics of no-contact boxing, kids will build strength, coordination and confidence while learning the importance of focus and self-control. Register through the new app as you would a group exercise class!
100-Mile Aqua Challenge | AGES 12+
Know a young swimmer who thrives with a goal? Everyone ages 12 and older are welcome to sign up for the 2026 100-Mile Aqua Challenge (it's free!) and work toward swimming or aqua-jogging 100 miles next year—at the Y, at another pool, in a lake, wherever! |
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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! Mondays through December, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday Take Homes | 6TH-12TH GRADE
A new cooking, crafting or STEM workshop each week from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., starting in January—only $5 per workshop!
Middle School Madness: Spa Night | 6TH-8TH GRADE
New Year, new you! Taking over the Y in indulgent style on Saturday, Jan. 17.
Youth Action Council | AGES 11-17
Make your voice heard by Y leadership! Next meetings in the Corner Hut at 5 p.m. on Dec. 2 and 16.
3D Print Workshop with LaneARTS | 6TH-12TH GRADE
Learn 3D design basics in this 4-week program and craft your own keychains, figurines, gadgets and more! Limited spots. Middle School Movie Matinees | 6TH-8TH GRADE Drop in on Saturdays from 3:30 to 6 p.m. through December. Starting in January, switching to Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m.
High School Movie Nights | 9TH-12TH GRADE Join us every Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. |
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Thanksgiving Day closure 🦃
Your Y and Tennis and Pickleball Center will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, for Thanksgiving. |
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Extended Aquatics closure ⚠️
The Aquatics Center (Lap Pool, Small Pool, Spray Pad, Hot Tub and Sauna) will be closed from Monday, Dec. 22, through Friday, Jan. 2, to allow staff to complete important facility maintenance. |
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Winter Break programming
4J Winter Break runs from Monday, Dec. 22, through Monday, Jan. 5. We'll be sending an email in early December outlining extended Youth Wing hours, additional kids' activities, closures and other Y happenings during the break. |
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Christmas closures 🎄
Your Y and Tennis and Pickleball Center will be closing early at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and will be closed all day on Thursday, Dec. 25. |
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New Year's closures 🎆
Your Y and Tennis and Pickleball Center will be closing early at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, and will be closed all day on Thursday, Jan. 1. |
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Youth Wing closure The Corner Hut, Creation Station, KidZone and PlayZone will be closed on Monday, Jan. 4, for Youth Development staff training.
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MLK Day closure Your Y and Tennis and Pickleball Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. |
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Eugene Family YMCA Empowering youth to reach their full potential, improving individual and community well-being, and inspiring action and giving back in our communities.
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