Here's what's happening at your Y this winter! |
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Winter is upon us! Love it? Welcome to the festive season! Not so much? Take heart—starting on Monday, the days start getting longer again 🌞
Whether your holiday season is as chill as an icicle or as busy as a blizzard, we want to help make it a great one! Join your Y for some winter family fun, and stay in the know about space and schedule changes and closures for the next few weeks.
Also, be sure to take a family snapshot in our winter wonderland snow globe photo station next time you're in the lobby ❄️ |
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Winter Break changes and closures Between Dec. 22 and Jan. 5, several Y program areas will have adjusted hours. Here are the big highlights: Aquatics Center 🌊 - Closed Dec. 22 through Jan. 1 to allow staff to complete important facility maintenance.
Gymnasium 🏀 - Morning Pickup Hoops moves to 8 to 10 a.m. on Dec. 22, 24, 29 and 31
- Pickleball and table tennis are cancelled on Dec. 23 and 30
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Winter Break Camps will use the Gymnasium from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 22 through 24 and Dec. 29 through 31, with no member access during these times
PlayZone and KidZone 🚸 Corner Hut 🎮 - Closed for Winter Break Camp on Dec. 22 to 24 and Dec. 29 to 31
- Closed for the holidays on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
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Closing early at 2 p.m. on Dec. 26, 27 and 28, and Jan. 2 and 3
- Closed all day on Jan. 4 for Youth Development staff training
Creation Station 🎨 -
Open to youth ages 11 to 14 only
- Closing early at 2 p.m. on Dec. 24, 26, 27, 28 and 31, and Jan. 2 and 3
- Closed all day for the holidays on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
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Closed all day on Jan. 4 for Youth Development staff training
Rainbow and Friends Child Care 👶 - Closing early at 12 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 31
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Closed for the holidays on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
- Closed all day on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2, 4 and 5
Kalapuya Community Room 🧩 -
Closed for Winter Break Camp Dec. 22 through 24 and Dec. 29 through 31
- Closed for the holidays on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
Before and Afterschool Programs 🏫 -
Closed Dec. 22 to Jan. 5 for Winter Break
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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. We're also hiring for other Youth Sports and Youth Development roles. Click the link to browse all of our open positions! |
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Fun for the whole family
Energize your hibernation season with one of these winter offerings!
Parents' Night Out winter dates | AGES 6 WEEKS TO 11 YEARS You deserve a Saturday night off! Jan. 10, Feb. 14 💝, Mar. 14
The Festivus Feats of Strength | AGES 10 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 💪 Choose from 3 sessions: 9 to 10 a.m., 12 to 1 p.m. or 6 to 7 p.m.
Wibit Days | AGES 4+
The Wibit floating obstacle course will be set up on the Lap Pool on Jan. 17 and Feb. 7! Also, bonus Rec. Swim on upcoming no-school days. Click the link for details!
Soulful Stories with BLAQ Youth, Inc. | GRADES K-5TH + FAMILIES
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. 7.
Family Dodgeball Night | THE WHOLE FAMILY Save the date! We'll be taking over the Youth Wing and Gym for dodgeball and more on Feb. 21. |
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Upcoming Kids FIRST trainings | ADULTS
The Y is partnering with Kids FIRST to offer free trainings aimed at helping adults prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse through awareness, education and the reduction of stigma. Join us in this important work. - Feb. 23 | Darkness to Light
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Mar. 18 | Grooming 101: What Every Adult Needs to Know
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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. 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!)
- Itty Bitty Ninjas, Tuesday evenings
- Itty Bitty Basketball, Wednesday evenings
March sessions: - Itty Bitty STEM, Sunday mornings
- Itty Bitty Chefs, Sunday mornings
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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 opens on Dec. 22 for January sessions! All levels welcome.
🏀 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
Registration is open for February sessions of Lil' Ninjas!
🐠 Upcoming Swim Lesson registration | TODDLER TO AGE 12 The next dates to register for Group Swim Lessons are Dec. 23, Jan. 27 and Feb. 24.
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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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⭐ Additionally, there are still some child care spaces open for the Jan. 30 and Feb. 2 School's Out Days at Holt, Howard and McCornack!
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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 opens on Dec. 22 for January sessions! All levels welcome.
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 Y 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 Y app as you would a group exercise class.
Middle School Boxing Skills | 6TH-8TH GRADE
Through the basics of no-contact boxing, kids build strength, coordination and confidence while learning the importance of focus and self-control. Register through the Y 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!
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.
Y-RPG returns in January! | 6TH-12TH GRADE
Grab your luckiest dice—Dungeons & Dragons night returns to the Youth Wing next month! Stay tuned for details.
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. Begins Feb. 3.
OCCU teen financial literacy class | 6TH-12TH GRADE You're never too young to get savvy about money! Feb. 17.
Teen Takeover | 9TH-12TH GRADE
The Y belongs to the teenagers on Saturday night, Mar. 21! Middle School Movie Parties | 6TH-8TH GRADE
No movie nights during Winter Break, but starting in January, join us on Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m. High School Movie Nights | 9TH-12TH GRADE No movie nights during Winter Break, but returning in January every Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. |
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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 Thursday, Jan. 1, for maintenance.
Additionally, the Aquatics Center will close early at 4:45 p.m. on Sundays, Jan. 11 and Feb. 1, for staff training. |
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Christmas closures 🎄
Your Y and Tennis and Pickleball Center will be closing early at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, 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 Wednesday, 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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