HOP INTO SPRING
AT THE YMCA OF LINCOLN
March 2026
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
For Your Family
Spring Youth Programs
Healthy Kids Day
Camp Kitaki Spring & Summer Camps
Blog: More Camp = More Growth
Parents Night Out
Out of School Days
Child Care, Preschool & Summer Camp
Teen Fitness Training
For Your Wellness
Specialized Training
Group Exercise Offerings
Women’s Wellness Weekend
New Equipment
Tell Me Something Good
Father Daughter Dances
Family Fun Night
YMCA National Advocacy Days
Annual Meeting Awards
Reminders
Lincoln’s Choice Awards: Vote for us!
Celebrate With Us!
Evolt Challenge
Member Testimonial
GET EGG-CITED! EASTER EGG HUNTS HAPPENING THIS MONTH!
Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time for our annual Easter Egg Hunts! This month, each YMCA of Lincoln branch will host its own egg hunt filled with fun, frenzy, and festive treats . . . PLUS the Easter Bunny will make an appearance! Check out the dates, times, and locations below and make plans to hop on over (don’t forget your Easter basket)! We can’t wait to see you there!
COOPER Y EGG HUNT
Saturday, March 21 | 11:00-11:30am
Egg hunt begins at 11:00am and runs quickly! Arrive on time!
NORTHEAST Y BUNNY HOP: EGG HUNT IN THE POOL!
Monday, March 23 | 5:30-8:15pm
There are two egg hunt start times: 6:15pm & 6:45pm. Family swim until 8:15pm.
FALLBROOK Y EGG HUNT
Monday, March 23 | 5:30-6:30pm
There are two egg hunt start times: 5:45pm & 6:15pm.
COPPLE FAMILY Y EGG HUNT
Monday, March 30 | 5:45-6:45pm
There are three egg hunt start times: 5:45pm, 6:05pm & 6:25pm.
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FOR YOUR FAMILY
SPRING YOUTH PROGRAMS
SWIM LESSONS | March 16–April 26
Registration Now Open
GYMNASTICS | March 23–May 3
Registration:
March 10 (Y Members)
March 12 (Community Members)
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DANCE | April 6–May 10
Registration: March 24 (Y Members)
March 26 (Community Members)
HEALTHY KIDS DAY
April 11 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Where fun and play become lifelong memories! Join us at the Fallbrook Y for this FREE community event filled with healthy, fun activities that celebrate kids being kids!
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YOU & ME FAMILY DAY AT CAMP KITAKI!
April 11 (with optional overnight stay!)
You and Me Family Day is the perfect opportunity for families new to the camp experience and seasoned campers alike! With the option to participate just for the day or take advantage of the add-on optional overnight stay, the weekend is yours to decide! Dive into classic camp activities as you and yours hike around camp, challenge yourself at the Archery range, and choose from club activities all at your own pace.
SUMMER CAMPS
Registration is now OPEN for overnight summer camp at Camp Kitaki!
Traditional Camps Ages 7-17
Horse Camps Ages 10-17
Rustic Adventure Camps Ages 11-17
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ON THE BLOG: MORE CAMP = MORE GROWTH
Jason Smith, YMCA Camp Kitaki Senior Executive Director, shares how “camp has never really been about the activities and the checks, instead it is about the experience.”
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OUT OF SCHOOL DAYS
March 9 – 13
During Lincoln Public Schools’ Spring Break March 9 -13, the Y offers Out of School Days, which is a licensed child care program offered at the Cooper, Copple Family, Fallbrook, and Northeast YMCA locations for youth in Kindergarten through age 13.
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CHILD CARE/ EDUCATION
Spots Still Available!
Summer Day Camp, Preschool, and Before & After School registration is open for this summer and next school year, but spots are filling fast! Register soon to secure your child’s spot in our programs!
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PARENTS NIGHT OUT
March 20, 5:30 – 8:30pm
Take the night off—you deserve it! While you catch a movie, enjoy a meal, or simply relax, your kids will be having a blast at the YMCA. Our Parents Night Out offers a safe, fun-filled evening for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, packed with supervised activities, games, and entertainment. Offered at the Cooper, Copple Family, and Fallbrook YMCAs.
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YOUTH SPORTS
Registration Now Open for Summer
Summer Sports Camp registration is now available for Basketball, Cheer, Esports, Flag Football, Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, as well as Lanes, Lasers & more!
Early Registration Deadlines
Spring Recreational Bowling League
Mar 10
Summer Baseball, Softball, & T-Ball Leagues Mar 31
Final Registration Deadlines
10
Mar 10
Mar 16 Spring
Spring
Spring
Spring
Spring Girls Golf Clinic
Mar 23
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Mar 23
Apr 3
Spring Deaf & Hard of Hearing Golf Clinic Apr 17
YMCA PGA Jr. Golf League
TEEN FITNESS TRAINING
May 8
Cooper Mar 9-12, Mon-Thurs, 9:00-11:00am Mar 17-Apr 9, Tues/Thurs, 5:30-6:30pm
Copple Family Mar 9-12, Mon-Thurs, 9:00-11:00am
Fallbrook Mar 17-Apr 9, Tues/Thurs, 6:30-7:30pm
Northeast Mar 9-12, Mon-Thurs, 9:30-11:30am Mar 9-12, Mon-Thurs, 6:00-8:00pm
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FOR YOUR WELLNESS
UPCOMING SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Cooper Copple Family
Fallbrook
Northeast
Pickleball Lessons Tuesdays, Mar 10-24, 9:30-11:00am
Intro to Pilates Thursdays, Mar 19-Apr 30, 5:00-5:45pm
Strength Training for Women Mondays, Mar 23-Apr 27, 12:00-1:00pm Women’s Power & Performance Mon/Wed, Mar 23-Apr 29, 9:15-10:15am
Pickleball Lessons Tuesdays, Mar 10-24, 9:30-11:00am TRX Fridays, Mar 6-27, 9:15-9:45am
BOGAFit Thursdays, Feb 12-Apr 2, 6:00-6:45pm
Sound Bath Workshop Saturday, Mar 21, 3:00-4:30pm
Registration is required for all specialized training.
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GROUP EXERCISE
New classes starting this month!
New group exercise class times are being added this month! Check out Multiple Sclerosis Class, Yoga, Dance Fitness, Moving for Better Balance, Group Cycling, and MORE – all FREE with your YMCA membership!
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WOMEN’S WELLNESS WEEKEND
April 17 – 19 | Camp Kitaki
Ladies! This spring, take some time for yourself by relaxing and recharging in a peaceful forest setting at Camp Kitaki’s Women’s Wellness Weekend! You can be adventurous or stay low-key. The weekend is yours with opportunity for social connection, relaxation, adventure, fitness, and fun!
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EQUIPMENT UPGRADES ACROSS OUR Y
Fresh fitness options are on the way! All of our Wellness Floors are receiving new equipment in the coming weeks. Some upgrades include a Smith Machine, Glute Bridge Bench, Decline Benches, Hyperextension Bench, and several new ellipticals and treadmills. As always, we o er Equipment Orientations free of charge with your membership to help you feel comfortable when using any of our machines.
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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD
FATHER DAUGHTER DANCES
Last month, fathers and daughters enjoyed a special night of dancing, crafts, snacks, and fun at the Cooper and Northeast YMCAs – complete with photo booths to capture the memories!
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
The Fallbrook YMCA hosted a Family Fun Night last month filled with inflatable games, board games, and crafts! Thank you to all the families who joined in the fun and enjoyed quality time with loved ones.
YMCA NATIONAL ADVOCACY DAYS
Basil and Layla, Senior Kitaki Kids, along with Olivia, Program Director at YMCA Camp Kitaki, traveled to Washington D.C. for the YMCA’s National Advocacy Days! Basil, Layla, and 52 other youth advocates from around the country were selected back in the fall out of 300+ applications for the Youth Advocacy Program. In this program, they have been attending meetings, completing assignments, and building up to their experience in D.C.!
ANNUAL MEETING AWARDS
Despite the snow storm, we held the YMCA of Lincoln Annual Meeting at Cornhusker Bank on February 19. We were pleased to recognize several employees for their dedicated service to the Y, along with Commonwealth Electric (Corporate Partner Award) and James Janssen (Outstanding Volunteer Award).
REMINDERS
Lincoln’s Choice Awards
Lincoln’s Choice Awards voting has begun! Now through March 22, cast your vote daily for the YMCA in the following categories:
BEST Gym
BEST Specialty Fitness Studio
BEST Place to Take the Kids
BEST Youth Activity Programs (Non-Sports)
BEST Youth Sports Program
BEST Preschool
As you’re making summer plans, don’t forget about our facility rental options for your child’s next birthday party or special gathering! Beginning April 28, we will start accepting bookings for Outdoor Pool rentals (available June through August).
Year round, we offer various facility rental options at each of our branches including party spaces, pools, gyms, climbing wall, after-hour rentals, and more.
Evolt Challenge
It’s not too late to join the Evolt Body Composition Challenge – FREE for Lincoln Y Members! Complete three Evolt scans (beginning, middle, and end) between NOW and April 19. First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded based on Muscle Gained.
“The facility is great. The staff members are outstanding. They are cheerful, responsive, helpful, and focused on being of service to the members and families.”
Member, Copple Family YMCA 2025 Member Survey