Community Learning Centers



The Lincoln Community Learning Centers (CLCs) have had a stellar year, including winning a national award for their programming and outreach and being selected as one of the featured speakers at Atlanta national conference.

One of the things that helps make the CLCs so effective, is their collaboration with several local nonprofits to lead and support their programs in elementary schools.

In one collaboration, Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln (PHL) oversees 39 Wellness Clubs in 11 different schools, offering nutrition education using fresh Nebraska produce, fitness programs, and support for school gardens. Learn more about the CLCs and PHL's programs.

How Are Vaccine Policies Made?

Dr. Katelyn Jetelina is an epidemiologist and data scientist with a Masters in Public Health and a PhD in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, professor at Yale School of Public Health, and author of Your Local Epidemiologist newsletter.

To make vaccine recommendations In the past, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a group of independent scientists, doctors, and public health experts have used evidence and real-world data to determine whether annual vaccines were providing meaningful added protection - and they were. This year that rigorous examination is missing.

What does that mean for upcoming vaccine recommendations? Read Dr. Jetelina's analysis.

Nebraska Sports Council

Cornhusker State Games ahead

Registration is open for the Nebraska Sports Council’s flagship event, the Cornhusker State Games, July 11-21. The competition includes 70+ sports this year at various locations.

Thousands of Nebraskans can also winning prizes in the WellPower Challenge. For businesses, employee teams can register for the Lincoln Corporate Games.

The calendar is full of events this year, providing family friendly competition for all ages and abilities to participate in. 

Find out more in their June highlight.

Thanks for Supporting Us

Thank you to all who supported us with their gifts during Give to Lincoln May 1 through May 29. Your support helps make it possible to to

• provide resource information on prenatal and postpartum care for healthier moms and babies.
• improve maternal and infant health through support of breastfeeding programs.  
• improve the health of at-risk schoolchildren and their families through nutrition education and fitness programs 
• create better health outcomes by working with primary care clinics to improve patient outreach, preventative care, and chronic disease management as well as working with neighborhood organizations and hubs to reach at-risk populations.

Free Middle School Summer Camps

There is still time to enroll your middle school student in a FREE Community Learning Center summer camp. Student must be enrolled at one of the 6 CLC Middle Schools (Culler, Dawes, Goodrich, Lefler, Mickle, or Park).

Sign up or learn more.

Trail Trek

Great Plains Trails Network

Registration is open now for the June 22, 2025 event with a new venue, inviting families to explore Lincolns stunning 183-mile trails system. For seasoned cyclists or a weekend wanderers, there's a route for everyone with a variety of distances. Helmets are required.

More info or to register.

YMCA Sports Clinics and Camps

Sign ups are still open during June for baseball, golf, soccer, football, gaming, and cheer.

Lean more and get sign up deadlines by sport here.

Hand in Hand Nature Explore

June 6 or 13, 9:30-10:30 AM

Kids aged 2 - 7 years, accompanied by an adult, can learn, discover, and enjoy nature together with hikes, activities, and stories. Pre-registration required at 402-441-7895. $4 per child, adult free.

Free Community Fishing

Free Nebraska Game & Parks Events

June 11 and 17th, 6 - 8 PM. Holmes Lake, off 70th & Van Dorn

At the Family Fishing Trailer, loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished for years to learn. Fishing Instructors are also available to provide helpful tips and answer questions. Participants 16 and older need a fishing license. Call for info: 402-471-5447.

Food Truck Fest

June 18, 11 AM - 7 PM

Food Truck Fest, hosted by LincOne Federal Credit Union, supports local businesses, fights hunger insecurity, and fosters community engagement. The event features local food trucks, live music, and fun activities. Bring a non-perishable donation for the Food Bank 's mobile produce van, Lincoln Fresh.

Summer Concert Series

Schroder Park Wellness Campus,1311 Folsom, is hosting concerts and nonprofit booths with resource information from 6:30 - 8 PM this summer.

Bring a canned good to help stock the free pantry. Learn more.

Juneteenth Celebration

The Malone Center is hosting a Juneteenth celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The free event features music, dance, kid's activities, nonprofit booths with resource information, free food, and more.