August 1, 2025

Greetings!

Where has the summer gone? Camp Thompson campers are taking part in the Apache Relay that signifies the final days of our resident camp season. We only have 2 more weeks with our day campers and then it's time for school to start. It just doesn't seem possible!

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE PROJECTS

The end of summer camps means it's time for our Annual Maintenance projects to start. The Y will remain open, but some areas are closed briefly to complete the projects. Please note the following closure dates:

POOL CLOSURE - Aug 18 - Sept 1 (reopens Sept 2)

CLICK HERE TO SEE OTHER POOL OPTIONS WHILE OURS IS CLOSED

LOCKER ROOM CLOSURES

Boys' & Girls' - Aug 18-22 (reopens Aug 23) Please note that everyone under 19 years old must use the Family/Private Changing Areas on these days.

Men's & Women's - Aug 25-29 (reopens Aug 30)

WELLNESS CENTER & FFC CLOSURE - Aug 18-21 (closes at 8am Aug 18 & reopens Aug 21 in the evening)

COURT CLOSURES

Basketball Court - Aug 25 - Sept 1 (reopens Sept 2)

Racquetball Courts - Aug 25 - Sept 1 (reopens Sept 2)

MULTIPURPOSE ROOM CLOSURE - Aug 20-21 (reopens Aug 22)

Studios, Kitchen, etc. will be cleaned during off hours and should not disrupt regular programming. We reserve the right to modify the schedule should contractor schedules or unexpected issues arise.

Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain and improve the facility for our valued members!

NEW POOL UPDATE

We announced on July 7 that our Y is purchasing the former Keystone Aquatic Center. We are very excited about this opportunity and can't wait to get started! We've completed the due diligence phase and are awaiting approval from the South Middletown Township Board of Supervisors for our proposed Subdivision Plan. Once that happens we hope to schedule closing. At that time we'll be able to provide a more concrete timetable of when we'll be able to utilize the facility. Thank you for your patience while we work through the necessary steps to finalize the purchase.

We are in the process of scheduling tours with interested donors. If you would like more information on naming opportunities and other sponsorship options, please contact me.

Our Y is in the process of achieving Praesidium Accreditation. I want to thank COO Justin Rose for spearheading this effort for our Y. It has not been a small task and he has done a fantastic job. Praesidium Accreditation publicly demonstrates our commitment to safety and adherence to the highest standards in abuse prevention. We'll send more information in the upcoming weeks about changes to our current policies and procedures that are necessary to achieve accreditation. We'll have a soft rollout of these changes in August with full implementation planned in September. Stay tuned for more details.

PARKING LOT CLOSURE

The Carlisle Borough notified us yesterday that they will be closing Walnut Street next Thursday and Friday, Aug 7 & 8 for repaving. As a result the Walnut Street Parking Lot also will be closed on those days. We'll update you if anything changes.

Keep reading for information on our National Championship soccer team, our upcoming Member Appreciation Day / Chillin' & Grillin' Back to School Bash / Military Welcome Night, our next Blood Drive, August class and area schedules & more!

Sincerely,

Michele Holloway, Chief Executive Officer

CARLISLE FAMILY YMCA

AUGUST HAPPENINGS

We have lots of fun programs and events happening this month for all ages. Click the links below for more details and to register:

Youth Group Swim Lessons - sessions start Aug 5
Dickinson College Soccer Clinic - Aug 15 (sign up by Aug 10)
Blood Drive - Aug 22
Member Appreciation Day - Aug 22
Chillin' & Grillin' Back to School Bash - Aug 22
Military Welcome Night - Aug 22

Check out our Community Events page for even more fun things to do this summer!

CONGRATULATIONS CANNONS!!

We are so proud of the Cannons U18 Girls CAYS Travel Soccer team that won the 2025 USYS Presidents Cup National Championship in Tampa, FL earlier this month! The girls defeated the previously undefeated Chicago squad 2-0 to take the title! The night before they secured an epic semifinals victory, battling through 120 minutes of intense play and double OT to defeat Tri-Cities United (TN) 2-1 to advance to the title game.

Cannons Players: Elisabeth Bordner, Sophia Creason, Avery Fitzgerald, Ella Garman, Reese Hughes, Tess Hughes, Nadia Iannuzzi, Samantha Knisely, Addison McAllen, Alyvia McBride, Ava McBride, Savannah Oakes, Payton Peele, Olivia Quirin & Torieann Rost

Cannons Coach: Doug Fitzgerald

These 15 girls and their dedicated coach proved that with heart and hard work, anything is possible. We couldn’t be more proud! We are working on the details for a celebration and we will share them as soon as we can.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Friday, Aug 22 is going to be a big day at our Y. We're celebrating YOU, our amazing members, with a Member Appreciation Day from 5am-9pm. We'll have free food throughout the day - including a breakfast edition of our famous Golden Spoon Contest - and a chance to win prizes throughout the day. We'll have more details about the day soon. We're also holding our Chillin' & Grillin' Back to School Bash & Military Welcome Night from 4-6:30pm. Come out for FREE food and a cool treat! Bring a swim suit because we'll have a giant waterslide!

Thank you to our Chillin' & Grillin' Community Partners: The Stabler Foundation & Karns Quality Foods.

BLOOD DRIVE

Our next Blood Drive also is happening Friday, Aug 22 from 8am-2pm. We're back in the Multipurpose Room since Summer Camps will be over. Donating blood may be one of the most important things you ever do. It is a safe and easy process which takes about 45 minutes. Generally, anyone age 16 or older (16-year-old donors require parental consent), weighing at least 110 pounds and in good health, can donate blood.

NAN'S KITCHEN CORNER

AUGUST MENU

6 - Meatballs & Pasta

13 - French Toast Bites & Bacon

20 - Hotdogs & Onion Rings

27 - Walking Tacos

Nan’s Kitchen is an initiative the Carlisle Family YMCA introduced in to help address food insecurity among its members and program participants. Thanks to generous support from The Stabler Foundation and Giant, the Y is currently offering:

Super Snacks build-your-own meal station for teens Mondays & Tuesdays from 4:30-6:30pm
Bagel Tuesdays for seniors from 8-11am
Hot meals Wednesdays from 3-4pm
Afternoon snacks Monday-Friday
Food pantry for our child care families

If you’re passionate about giving back and want to be part of this meaningful program, we’re looking for volunteers!

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PAULA BELECK

"I started my wellness journey 3 years ago. One of the first things I made a commitment to do was exercise. I knew I loved the group classes so my husband and I agreed to start attending the 5:15 classes. Very quickly we fell in love with the instructors. They were very supportive in my wellness journey, always offering options for many of the moves. I also fell in love with the members that attend that time of day. I still come to the Y five days a week, have taken many classes and everyone is amazing. The variety in the class schedules are great. I always recommend the Y and am thankful every day to have this resource so close to home."

WHAT'S YOUR Y STORY?

Our Y is in the business of transforming lives. If your life has been impacted in a positive way because of a person or program at our Y, will your share that with us? Click the button below and fill out the short form (including a photo is optional).

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SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

MORE INFORMATION

AUGUST SCHEDULES

All class schedules as well as the Gym, Pool, Pickleball and Racquetball schedules are available at ymca360.org or through our mobile app. PLEASE NOTE: All group exercise classes require pre-registration. Registration opens 48 hours in advance for all classes, rec swim and aqua jogging. Registration opens 1 week in advance for Racquetball Court reservations.

JOIN US FOR OUR LES MILLS LAUNCH!!

GROUP EX NOTES

Please note that the Land Fitness class schedules below are good through Aug 15. After that some classes will be moving around since summer camps will be over. Check YMCA360 for the most up-to-date class formats, locations and times.

CAN'T MAKE IT TO CLASS?

PLEASE REMEMBER TO CANCEL YOUR CLASS RESERVATIONS IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND! MANY TIMES PEOPLE ON THE WAIT LIST ARE READY TO TAKE YOUR SPOT.

It is as easy as 1 click the cancel a reservations in the new system. You can find more information here. A cancellation link also can be found in your confirmation email for the following reservations:

All Land & Water Group Exercise Classes
Racquetball/Handball Courts
Rec Swimming
Aqua Jogging

See our online schedule for the most up-to-date

class format and instructor information.

STUDIO A

STUDIO B

STUDIO C

FFC

YOUTH

COMBINED

GYM

POOL

WATER EX

ONLINE SCHEDULE

Check our Facebook page in the next week or so to find out whose card is picked in our next drawing for the Workout & Win Land Group Exercise Punch Card Contest! The lucky winner gets $50 in LoveBuck$ to use at Downtown Carlisle businesses and restaurants!

CARLISLE FAMILY YMCA

311 S. West Street

Carlisle PA 17013

717-243-2525