Healthy Kids Day is nearly here!
Youth Development, Healthy Living, Social Responsibility—if there's one event where all 3 of our core missions come together, it's Healthy Kids Day! All are welcome to join us on May 16 for fun and active family activities, raffles, giveaways (including free lifejackets), games, food vendors and more, all centered around fitness, nutrition, safety, and strengthening family and community ties. Because health is holistic at every age!
Scroll down to the Facility section of this eNews to see how this event will affect our spaces and regular programming.
Want to volunteer? Sign up here!
When: Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Eugene Family YMCA
Who: Everyone Cost: FREE! |
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Turn barriers into belonging 💙
Katie and her son James found the Y while navigating a fresh start and move back home to Eugene. As a single parent raising a child who experiences the world a little differently, Katie is used to thinking ahead—planning for transitions, new environments, and whether a space will truly work for her son.
“They made it easy right away,” Katie shares. “It wasn’t about whether we would work for the Y. It was about how they could make the Y work for us.”
Through financial assistance powered by donors, the Y helps make this kind of experience a reality for families navigating complex needs. Roughly 65% of the people you see in the pool, in the fitness center, in the child care rooms and in classes are here because donors like you said "Yes!" to this community. |
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Thank you!
More than 3,700 of you recently shared input through a survey on the future of our programs and facilities—including our Patterson Campus and opportunities in North Eugene. You highlighted the importance of access to wellness, youth development, and spaces where everyone feels they belong. We’re now reviewing your feedback to help shape what comes next. Read more here. |
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Community classes, socials and talks
We've got so much coming up to help you connect to your community, feel empowered about your health, or get excited to try something new 🥳 Cooking and nutrition classes Socials and more |
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Healthy Living Programs
Arm yourself with the knowledge to take charge of your health!
🏆 Group Fitness—Try It Day! May 16 is Group Fitness Member Try It Day! Members, join us from 8 to 9:30 a.m. to sample what our many group classes have to offer. Specialty Fitness
And don't miss new sessions each month for these favorite fitness series! Registration opens in the app 2 weeks before each session. - Aerial Yoga
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Small Group Circuit Training—new sessions just added on Mondays and Tuesdays, happening on the Indoor Track and Spencer Terrace! ⭐
- TRX
New and returning youth fitness programs
Our popular Teen Strength Program returns in June, plus we've got LOADS more fun offerings for youth in the Health & Wellness Center. Check it out!
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| May is Water Safety Month!
We wanted to share this helpful infographic from the Boat U.S. Foundation, demonstrating the correct way to fit a child's lifejacket.
And in case you missed it, we'll be giving away 75 youth lifejackets at Healthy Kids Day on May 16! Already have a lifejacket? Bring it and get it fitted for free!
Thank you for joining us in keeping everyone safe in the water 🏊 |
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Summer Swim Lessons | PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 5
Registration is now open for 2026 Summer Swim Lessons!
Rec. Swim Fun | FAMILIES
Also, check out the family fun we've got coming up in your Aquatics Center! Don't miss bonus Rec. Swim on no-school days and Wibit inflatable obstacle course action! |
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| Youth Tennis and Pickleball lessons and camps
It's not too late to join in for our May sessions. Our age-specific series introduce tennis and pickleball to kids and teens in a fun and interactive way.
And don't miss out on Tennis and Pickleball Summer Camps! Click the link for details and registration dates. |
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Tennis and Pickleball adult programs
The Y's TPC programs are always evolving! Check out what's coming up: |
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Summer Camp registration is OPEN!
We've got full-day, week-long camps for preschool through high school! Our camps range from classic summer experiences to sport-focused programs, art to cooking, and Specialty Camps like BIPOC Middle School STEM, tennis and pickleball, engineering and much more! We've also got openings for the Jun. 5 School's Out Day. |
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Youth Protection at the Y, May focus
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a reminder that mental well‑being is just as important as physical health.
At the Y, we notice when youth are struggling and provide calm, consistent spaces where they can connect, regroup and feel safe. Families can support by checking in regularly and listening without judgment.
Try a quick routine at dinner or bedtime, asking your youth…
What was your high today? Your low?
Anything you want me to know?
If something seems bigger than a rough day, remind your youth that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness! 🧡
Want to dig deeper into this essential topic? Join us for Promoting Community on May 19, when the focus will be Mental Health Awareness! |
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🚸 Looking for more youth and family programming?
Head over to read our latest Youth, Teens & Family eNews, where you can find information on Camp and Child Care sign-up days, Itty Bitty programs, youth fitness and sports opportunities, and much more. Subscribe today and get family updates sent straight in your inbox every month!
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Healthy Kids Day space and schedule changes
Healthy Kids Day is Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Make note of some changes to our normal programming that day:
No changes to our opening and closing hours - No changes to Aquatics
Corner Hut and Creation Station in use until 1:30 p.m.
Gymnasium in use from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Zones open from 8 to 9:30 a.m., 1:30 to 8 p.m. - No group fitness classes after the Group Fitness Member Try It sampler event from 8 to 9:30 a.m.
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Memorial Day closure
Your Y and Tennis & Pickleball Center will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25. |
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KEZI recently aired a story on the Y's efforts to combat loneliness and isolation in our community. The free HEARTSafe community CPR and AED trainings being hosted by the Y were also covered by KEZI. |
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| Thank you, Hunter Communications, for your generous support of the Eugene Family YMCA! |
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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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