Fun for toddlers to teens and everyone in between! |
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In this issue:
🚸 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
🥋 Exciting new high school fitness programs coming this summer! Plus the Teen Strength Program returns ☀️ Sign-up days are coming! Summer Camp, School Year Child Care, Summer Swim Lessons
🏊 Red Cross Lifeguard certification courses and Y Camp Counselor-in-Training opportunities for youth |
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🌞 Summer Camp and Child Care sign-up days | PRESCHOOL-7TH GRADE
Sign-up opens in late April for Y Summer Camps, and school year 2026-27 Preschool and Before and Afterschool Child Care! Registration will be ONLINE ONLY.
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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 Apr. 18 and Jun. 24! Click the link for details.
Parents' Night Out | AGES 6 WEEKS TO 11 YEARS You deserve a Saturday night off! Next event is May 9.
Healthy Kids Day 2026 | THE WHOLE FAMILY
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. Would your organization like to partner with us? Fill out this form!
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
Y members with an active Family Membership, join us every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.! Youth enjoy the KidZone while their grownups use the facility. |
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| April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
You may have noticed the blue pinwheels spinning at our entrances, and Y staff wearing pinwheel pins. Blue pinwheels are the YMCA of the USA's symbol for child abuse prevention. They represent the happy, healthy childhoods all youth deserve, and serve as a reminder of the role that we all play in protecting youth! Learn more at the YMCA's 5 Days of Action webpage! |
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This month we emphasize that protecting youth is everyone’s responsibility. At the Y, staff are trained to recognize signs of abuse, listen carefully if a youth speaks up, and report concerns immediately. Families can help by keeping communication open. Ask your youth caring questions like… Did anything make you feel uncomfortable today?
Remind your youth that secrets about safety are never okay and that it’s always right to tell. Making these topics normal to discuss reduces fear and builds confidence 💙 |
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Swim Lessons for littles 🐠
Save these registration dates for 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!
Spring Session 2 - Lessons run Apr. 27 to May 14
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Registration opens Tuesday, Apr. 21, at 9 a.m.
Spring Session 3 -
Lessons run May 18 to Jun. 4
- Registration opens Tuesday, May 12, at 9 a.m.
Summer Swim Lessons - Various sessions in June through August
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Registration opens for current child care families on Apr. 28 at 7 a.m.
- Registration opens for everyone on Apr. 30 at 7 a.m.
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Itty Bitty programs | AGES 3-5 PLUS A TRUSTED ADULT In May and June, we're offering sessions of Itty Bitty Track and Field, T-Ball, Golf, Ninjas and Artists!
And get excited for Itty Bitty one-off summer workshops! Itty Bitty Gardening, Teddy Bears' Picnic, Dance Party and more. Registration opens Apr. 20! 🌱🎶🧸 |
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Let's keep those bodies BUSY! 🎾🏈🥒⚾🥋🏀⚽ Kids Aikido | AGES 6-12 Register as you would any group exercise class! Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:15 p.m.
Youth Tennis lessons | AGES 4-18
Registration for May sessions opens Apr. 20!
NEW! Youth Pickleball lessons | AGES 4-18 New sessions begin next week!
Summer Sports Camps | 1ST-6TH GRADE
Our Rookies and All-Stars sports camps feature a new focus each week—basketball, soccer, kickball and baseball, flag football and Olympics. Also, don't miss out on Tennis and Pickleball summer camps! All camp registration opens in late April. |
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Group Swim Lessons sign-up days | K-5TH GRADE Save the dates for upcoming sessions of our popular Group Swim Lessons!
Spring Session 2 - Lessons run Apr. 27 to May 14
Registration opens Tuesday, Apr. 21, at 9 a.m.
Spring Session 3 - Lessons run May 18 to Jun. 4
- Registration opens Tuesday, May 12, at 9 a.m.
Summer Swim Lessons - Various sessions in June through August
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Registration opens for current Y child care families on Apr. 28 at 7 a.m.
- Registration opens for everyone on Apr. 30 at 7 a.m.
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Tween and teen fitness offerings
⭐ Sneak Peek! Teen Time summer fitness programs | 9TH-12TH GRADE We're excited to announce these new and returning classes for high schoolers in the Health & Wellness Center, starting in June: - Teen Strength Program returns!
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CapoFit: Capoeira
- Mat Club: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Teen Time Aikido
Plus our ongoing offerings: Aerial Yoga for Teens | 6TH-12TH GRADE Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Register through the app.
Youth Tennis Lessons | AGES 10-18
All levels welcome! May session registration opens Apr. 20.
🥒 NEW! Youth Pickleball lessons | AGES 4-18
Join the fun! Sessions starting as soon as next week.
Self-Defense from the Inside Out | 6TH-12TH GRADE
Sundays at 12 p.m. Register through the app.
Middle School Fitness Basics | 6TH-8TH GRADE
Earn Yellow Band access to our Cardio, Circuit and Stretching areas!
Middle School Boxing Skills | 6TH-8TH GRADE
Fridays at 4 p.m. Register through the Y app! |
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Counselor-in-Training and Lifeguard courses 🏊
Counselor-in-Training program | ENTERING 8TH-10TH GRADE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2026-27
Applications are due Apr. 30 for our Camp CIT program. Participants gain real-world experience as well as Youth Development, CPR, first-aid and other trainings. For more info, visit our Camp webpage.
Red Cross Lifeguard Certification classes | AGES 15+
Entry-level lifeguard participants gain the skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies.
Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor trainings | CERTIFIED LIFEGUARDS AGES 17+ For certified lifeguards aged 17 by the time of the course. |
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Youth Wing activities | MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL
Queer Qlub | LGBTQIA+ YOUTH IN 6TH-8TH GRADE
Starts TODAY! Students connect, build friendships and celebrate who they are! Every other Thursday at 5 p.m. Y members can drop-in for free; community members can purchase a day pass.
Y-RPG night | 9TH-12TH GRADE High-schoolers, join us Wednesdays for Dungeons & Dragons, 5 to 8 p.m. Only 6 spots! Register now.
Middle School Madness | 6TH-8TH GRADE
Jewel Heist Mystery Party on May 16 💎
OCCU free financial class for teens | 6TH-12TH GRADE
Tuesday, May 19, 4 p.m. Pizza Tuesdays | 9TH-12TH GRADE
High schoolers, score a slice! 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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Aquatics early closure
The Aquatics Center will be closing early at 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, for staff training. |
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Marathon day late opening 🏃♀️
Due to the marathon route preventing staff and member access, your Y and Tennis & Pickleball Center will OPEN LATE at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Apr. 26. Good luck, racers! |
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Memorial Day closure Your Y and Tennis & Pickleball Center will CLOSED on Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day holiday. |
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