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⚽🏀 Spring sports registration is open! Secure your kiddo's spot in YMCA Youth Basketball and Soccer leagues 🌻 Summer Camp sign-up days—mark your calendars!
🎨 Calling all young artists: Two amazing, collaborative community art initiatives for middle- and high-schoolers
📆 Healthy Kids Day 2026: Save the date! Saturday, May 16 Plus so much more 🥳 |
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🌞 Summer Camp and Child Care sign-up days | PRESCHOOL THROUGH 7TH GRADE
Sign-up days for Y Summer Camps, school year 2026-27 Preschool, and 2026-27 Before and Afterschool Child Care is coming soon! Registration will be ONLINE ONLY, and opens on the following dates:
Apr. 28 | Opens for CURRENT CHILD CARE FAMILIES, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. - For families with children continuously enrolled in a Eugene YMCA child care program through Apr. 2026 (Rainbows, Friends, Before and/or Afterschool)
Apr. 29 | Opens for Y MEMBERS, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Youth must have an active Eugene YMCA membership) -
Families with an active YMCA facility membership (with an active youth) as of Apr. 1
- For camp, membership must stay active through each camp week your child is registered for
- Ending membership early will result in unenrollment from the remaining program
Apr. 30 | Opens for EVERYONE starting at 7 a.m. -
Registration opens to the greater community! Registration links will be available on the website.
Know a youth entering 8th through 10th grade next year who might make a great future camp counselor? Scroll down to the Teens & Tweens section and learn about our Counselor-in-Training program! |
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Fun for all! Upcoming family events and activities
Wibit Days | AGES 4+ The Wibit floating obstacle course will be set up on the Lap Pool on Mar. 25 and Apr. 18! Also, bonus Rec. Swim on upcoming no-school days. Click the link for details!
Parents' Night Out | AGES 6 WEEKS TO 11 YEARS You deserve a Saturday night off! Next event is Mar. 14
Red Cross Babysitter Training | AGES 11+
This course teaches participants to supervise children and infants, perform basic child-care skills, identify safety hazards, treat common injuries and much more! Only 10 spots available, so register today for the Apr. 11 course.
Healthy Kids Day 2026 | THE WHOLE FAMILY
It's one of our biggest events of the year! Don't miss all the fun activities, raffles, food vendors, giveaways and much more. Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Family Playdates | THE WHOLE FAMILY Drop-in Family Playdates in the Creation Station, every Friday from 12 to 2 p.m. Free for Y members; community members can purchase a Day Pass. Homeschool Hangouts | GRADES K-5TH
Homeschool families, join us every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.! Youth enjoy games, enrichment activities and social play in the KidZone while their grownups use the facility. Free for Y members with an active Family Membership. |
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Youth Protection at your Y
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and learning about healthy relationships starts long before dating years. At the Y, we help youth recognize that respect, kindness and fairness are the building blocks of safe friendships and peer relationships. Families can reinforce this at home by talking about what it looks like to listen well, share, and treat others the way we want to be treated. Try asking: What does a healthy friendship look like to you?
What's a red flag that makes you uncomfortable?
Encourage your youth to trust their instincts, set boundaries and ask for support when needed. Remind them that it is always okay to say "no" and to seek a safe adult. Our staff model positive interactions daily and step in when behaviors cross the line.
Together, we can equip youth with language and strategies to protect their well‑being, recognize unhealthy patterns early, and build strong, respectful relationships that support safety and belonging 🧡 |
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Upcoming Kids FIRST trainings | ADULTS
The Y is partnering with Kids FIRST to offer free trainings to help 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 (sexual abuse prevention)
- Mar. 18 | Grooming Prevention 101
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| Swim Lessons for littles 🐠
Water Safety is a core program at the heart of the YMCA. Here in Eugene, we're proud to offer Parent-and-Child Swim Lessons for kids as young as 6 months plus a trusted adult, and Preschool Swim Lessons for kids ages 3 to 5. Our lessons fill up fast, so mark your calendars! Registration for the next sessions opens at 9 a.m. next Tuesday, Feb. 24. |
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Itty Bitty spring programs | AGES 3-5 PLUS A TRUSTED ADULT Registration is OPEN for our multi-week sessions of Itty Bitty Sports, STEM and Chefs! Cost varies by program.
March sessions - Itty Bitty STEM, Sunday mornings
- Itty Bitty Chefs, Sunday mornings
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Itty Bitty Ninjas, Tuesday evenings
- Itty Bitty Golf, Wednesday evenings
April sessions - Itty Bitty Soccer, Wednesday evenings
- Itty Bitty Golf, Sunday mornings
- Itty Bitty Ninjas, Tuesday evenings
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Itty Bitty Chefs, Wednesday mornings*
- Itty Bitty STEM, Sunday mornings*
*Registration opens Mar. 1! |
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🎨 Also, get ready for Itty Bitty Artists in May, in partnership with LaneArts! Details and registration to come. |
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The Y is for everyone! If you see a Y program that's a great match for your family but the cost is a barrier, ask us about Financial Assistance! We'd love to help you determine your eligibility 🥰
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🌱 Spring Break Day Camps—a few spots left! | K-5TH GRADE
There's still some availability for 3rd to 5th graders! (Grades K to 2nd are waitlist-only). Hosted at your Y from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., our Spring Break day camps offer a wide range of activities including arts, crafts, games, sports and more! |
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Let's get sporty!
We 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:
⚽ Spring Soccer Leagues | K-5TH GRADE, PLEASANT HILL & CRESWELL
Registration is open now! Practices begin Apr. 6.
🏀 Spring Basketball Leagues | 4TH-8TH GRADE Practices start on Apr. 6. See you on the court! 🥋 Kids Aikido | AGES 6-12 Youth learn coordination, discipline, confidence and respect for others. Register as you would any group exercise class! Free for Y members. Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m.
🎾 Youth Tennis Lessons | AGES 4-18 Registration opens on Feb. 23 for our March sessions! All levels welcome.
🤸♂️ NinjaZone | K-3RD GRADE
Registration is open for March and April sessions of Lil' Ninjas!
🐠 Upcoming Swim Lesson registration | TODDLER TO AGE 12 Registration opens for Group Swim Lessons next Tuesday, 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: |
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Tween and teen fitness offerings 🥋🎾🥊 🏀 Spring Basketball Leagues | 6TH-8TH GRADE
Join us on the court! Practices start on Apr. 6. Middle School Yoga | 6TH-8TH GRADE Join us on Mondays at 4 p.m.! Free for members. Register through the app as you would any group exercise class.
Aerial Yoga for Teens | 6TH-12TH GRADE Yoga with a twist! Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Register through the app as you would any group exercise class.
Youth Tennis Lessons | AGES 10-18 Registration opens on Feb. 23 for our March sessions! All levels welcome.
Middle School Fitness Basics | 6TH-8TH GRADE
This free orientation lets middle-schoolers earn Yellow Band access to our Cardio, Circuit and Stretching areas. Register through the app.
Middle School Boxing Skills | 6TH-8TH GRADE
Through no-contact boxing, kids build strength, coordination and confidence. Register through the Y app as you would a group exercise class! |
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Counselor-in-Training and Lifeguard Courses🏊
Camp Counselor-in-Training program | ENTERING 8TH-10TH GRADE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2026-27
Starting Apr. 1, we'll be accepting applications for our CIT program. Participants gain real-world experience by completing an application and interview, assisting with games and daily routines, and receiving Youth Development training along with CPR, First Aid, AED and Bloodborne Pathogens certification. Info coming soon on our Camp webpage.
Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor trainings | CERTIFIED LIFEGUARDS AGES 17+
These multi-day trainings are for certified lifeguards who will be 17 years or older by the time of the course. Only 6 spots available per session—sign up today!
Red Cross Lifeguard Certification classes | AGES 15+ These multi-day trainings provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. Limited spots. |
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| Youth Wing activities | MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL Exciting opportunities for young artists! | 6TH-12TH GRADE
These cool community art projects will be starting in April: - Local muralist Esteban Camacho (who painted the massive undersea scene in our own Aquatics Center) will be running a multi-week Community Art Wall workshop on Wednesdays in the Youth Wing.
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We'll also be hosting a 9-week Self-Portrait Project on Monday afternoons, and the resulting pieces will go on display here at the Y! In partnership with LaneArts.
- Stay tuned for registration details!
Tuesday Take Homes | 6TH-12TH GRADE
Through Mar. 17, a new cooking, crafting or STEM workshop each week at 4:30 p.m. Only $5 per workshop!
Teen Takeover: Spa Night | 9TH-12TH GRADE
The Y belongs to the teenagers on Saturday night, Mar. 21! Pizza Tuesdays | 9TH-12TH GRADE High schoolers, score a slice from 4 p.m. until we run out 🍕
Middle School Movie Matinees | 6TH-8TH GRADE Drop in the Creation Station on Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m. High School Movie Nights | 9TH-12TH GRADE Drop in the Corner Hut every Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. |
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| Emergency closure info
When the weather turns icy or dicey, your Y posts emergency closure info to both the app and website. Look for a red alert bar on our homepage with information about facility delays and closures. Stay safe!
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Feb. 22 early closure
Your Y and Tennis & Pickleball Center will be closing early at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22, for an all-staff event. Thank you for understanding! |
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Aquatics early closures ⚠️
The Aquatics Center (Lap Pool, Small Pool, Spray Pad, Hot Tub and Sauna) will be closing early at 4:45 p.m. on Sundays, Mar. 8 and Apr. 12, for staff training. |
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Easter closure 🐰 Your Y and Tennis & Pickleball Center will be CLOSED on Sunday, Apr. 5. |
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