Y-Mention It - 4/21 "CELEBRATING SPRING" 

Spring is in the air! Wait, is that snow? Maybe not...seems like there will be one last cold snap before those May flowers. Whatever the case may be, those nice days are on the way, we just have to hold out hope a little longer, right? 

In this issue of Y-Mention It, learn about upcoming summer hours, how you can help keep our community safe, and new ways to engage with your Y. 

"Hi everyone, as the weather gets nicer, we at the Y would like to share this year's Summer Operating Hours. Weekday hours will remain the same (6:00 AM to 8:00 PM).  Our new hours will be Saturday, 8:00 - 4:00 pm, and Sunday, 9:00 - 1:00 pm. Childwatch will be offered on both Saturday and Sunday this year. Speaking of Childwatch, as usage continues to increase, we encourage you to call ahead or book your time at the Welcome Center to ensure your child has a spot. Lastly, to make your experience better, we are building a new live calendar and reservation system. Please stay tuned for more information as we prepare to roll out a new way to experience our Y. That's all for now, have a great day!"
- Emily Leviere, Senior Director of Membership and Programs

"Hi swimmers! With more members trying to use the Family Swim in the Small Pool, please be sure to reserve your time at the Welcome Center, or by calling the Y. Reservations ensure your child can swim, and that our small pool remains safe and fun for everyone. Be prepared for any situation this Spring with Red Cross Training! We're offering full Lifeguard Certifications, Recertifications, CPR and AED training, and Babysitting Training. Take a look at the Red Cross page on our website for more information. Lastly, Summer Swim Camp is open for registration! These week-long swim camps will help your swimmer improve their skill, make friends, and stay swimming this summer. Camp will be offered July 20th - 24th and August 3rd - 7th. See you there!"

- Katie Prasek, Aquatics Director

"Thank you to the families, organizations, and volunteers who made Healthy Kids Day a tremendous success last weekend. It's always so much fun to bring the community together for a celebration of all of the ways we keep healthy! On the theme of playing together, we are holding our Spring Cornhole League starting May 20th for ages 18+. This league is a great way to gather some friends after work and unwind in the evening. For our younger athletes, Pre-K Gym and Swim is back, blending 45 minutes of swim lessons with 45 minutes of sports and play starting on Monday, April 27th, from 5:15 - 6:45 pm. Until next time, have a great day."
- Hans Schumacher, Director of Sports and Family Programs

Grab a partner and compete in a Springtime Cornhole League! League play will be 6 weeks long with the 7th week being playoffs. League play will start on May 20th, from 6:00 - 7:30pm.

Participants will play two games a week. During the playoffs, participants will be broken up into groups based on season performance and do a round robin then single game knockout games.

Registration is per team. All participants have to be over the age of 18. Use the button below to register for this spring league! 

Have you been wanting to try yoga? This is your chance! Our new Yoga Basics class will introduce you to the foundational poses and flow of the practice, on Saturdays at 10:00 am in the Yoga Studio.

We have plenty of mats, or bring your own. Before you know it, you will be an accomplished yogi!

This program is a free Group Exercise class, included with your membership. Stop by our studio and find your flow this Saturday!

Have fitness questions? Looking for a bit of advice on stretching or exercise to reduce pain? Get answers on your back pain questions on YMCA 360!

This nine-minute class breaks down fitness-related back pain, and addresses questions and concerns around it, while giving you ways to care for your body and reduce pain. 

The best part? This program and hundreds of others are completely free with your membership! Use the button below to explore this class and everything that YMCA 360 has to offer. 

There's plenty of fun in store this summer, for ages 3 - 16! Whether you want to spend the whole day at the Y, or just part of it, there is a variety of programming available: 

• Half-Day Activity Camps, with sports, STEAM, and Outdoor offerings. Your new fave is on deck this summer.
• Perfect your swim skills in Summer Swim Camp, a half-day swim camp for ages 7 - 14, offered in July and August. 
• Build life experience and leadership skills as a Counselor-in-Training. This full-day camp option gives ages 13 - 16 lasting work skills with plenty of fun. 

Learn more about Summer Camp at the Y with the button below!

Did You Know? 

There's an out-of-this-world birthday coming up! The Hubble Space Telescope, responsible for capturing incredible images of the universe and supporting breakthroughs in outer space research, is turning 36! The telescope was launched on April 24, 1990. 

Until next time, we all can't wait to see you at the YMCA.