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See what’s going on at all of our YMCAs. 


Health and Wellness
March is National Nutrition Month
Along with physical activity, good nutrition is key to strong, sustainable wellness.

National Nutrition Month highlights the importance of making informed food choices. Even making small changes can lead to lasting health benefits. 


YMCA nutrition services can help get you on the right path.
Disease Prevention and Management Programs enrolling now

LIVESTRONG(R) at the YMCA session for cancer survivors

Enhance(R)Fitness for arthritis

Delay the Disease for Parkinson’s

Multiple Sclerosis exercise class

These programs are free for members,
but registration is required.  
Free Open House Days around the Lincoln YMCA in March
Come and invite your friends to these free events that are open to everyone!

Cooper: March 24 Open House all day to celebrate the Cooper YMCA’s 15th birthday! For the family are bounce houses, swimming, face painting, crafts and cake!

Downtown: Free Group Exercise classes all day every Wednesday in March

Fallbrook: March 10 Free Community Day all day
NEW Copple Family YMCA will open in May
The NEW Copple Family YMCA is scheduled to open May 1 at 84th Street and Yankee Hill Road.  The outdoor pool will open Memorial Day weekend along with those at the Cooper and Fallbrook YMCAs.    

We are also busy planning summer day camps, swim lessons, preschool and afterschool programs, as well as Group Exercise classes at the Copple Family Y.  Watch our Facebook page for updates!

Help us make our Group Exercise classes even better
We value your feedback and want to know what suggestions you have to improve our Group Exercise classes at the Lincoln Y.

Click on your Y to begin the survey:
Youth Programs
Swim Lessons and Youth Programs Signups 
  • March 21 for Y Members
  • March 23 for NonMembers 
Summer Day Camp registrations are coming up!
  • Priority registration for last year’s participants begins March 1
  • Y Members register March 8
  • NonMembers register March 15 for any remaining openings.
  • IMPORTANT: If you plan to register online and have not logged onto your new online account after August 2016, we recommend you do so now to prevent any delays in registering. View instructions for account setup. 
Sign up now for YMCA Before/Afterschool programs for fall.

YMCA Camp Kitaki summer camps are half full! 
Register now for summer overnight camps for ages 7 to 17. Spots are filling up more quickly than ever as word gets out about the magic of Camp Kitaki! 

If your child or teen can't wait until summer, March Madness Camp is March 24-26! Campers will choose what classes and club activities they want to do throughout the weekend! Adventures include archery, crafts and much more. 
Youth Sports Registrations
Spring YMCA Youth Sports start in March, and you can register now for Summer Baseball and Softball! 

March 11-12 is the Midwest Invitational Basketball Tournament. Volunteers are needed for 2 to 4-hour shifts in various positions throughout the weekend. Email Todd Johnson if you'd like to help out.  

Registration Deadlines:

March 14: Early Registration Deadline for Summer Baseball / T-ball / Softball and Spring Training

March 20: Winter Tennis Clinic  

March 22: Volleyball Academy  

March 24: YMCA PGA Sports Academy for kids and adults
Our Nonprofit Cause
Our Mission: Youth Development, Healthy Living and Giving Back
When you support the Y, you support the values and programs that strengthen your community. With a mission to provide programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Thank you for building up our Lincoln youth!
To donate, click on the button above. Log in to your existing Lincoln YMCA account (or create an account if you're a new user) and select a campaign designation for your gift. Thank you for your generosity and helping local kids and families in need.