For information on Lincoln Area YMCA programs and events, visit the downtown office, 604 Broadway St., Suite 1; www.lincolnymca.org; or call 735-3915. The YMCA Activity Center is at 719 Wyatt Ave.

YMCA notes

[April 11, 2009]  To be posted

Dr. Mark Mangano and several Lincoln Christian College students assisted the Lincoln Area YMCA as part of LCC's "Week of Evangelism" mission experience April 6-9. The group of students helped YMCA staff members at the before-school, after-school and special Fun Day programs. The college students also assisted the YMCA with various painting and cleaning projects, as well as several other special work-detail projects. Lincoln Area YMCA thanks Mangano and his group of students for a job well done.

YMCA Volleyball Clinic begins April 28 and continues through June 2. Classes are on Tuesdays at the Y Activity Center gym, 719 Wyatt Ave. The times are 5:30-6:15 p.m. for first- to third-graders and 6:30-7:30 p.m. for fourth- to sixth-graders. The program fee increases $10 after April 14.

Lincoln Area YMCA had its first 3D Archery Shoot on April 4. The Y archers shot at turkey, dear, pig and bear decoys with their bows, and boy, did they have fun! The kids scored on how well they shot and where they shot. They had a great time walking through the timber and really getting the feel for hunting. The big winner was James Daniels. Way to go, James! However, all went home with trophies for their participation. Thanks to Miller Farm for hosting the 3D shoot and to Dave Duvall for volunteering to teach this great program! We hope this is an even bigger and better success in the fall. We are so proud of our archers. Way to go, kids!

YMCA Summer Day Camp registration began April 8 and continues through May 6 at special discounted rates. Weekly and daily rates increase after May 6. Camps offered are Kid Camp for kindergarten to third-grade children, Preteen Camp for fourth- to sixth-grader children and Counselor In Training Camp for seventh- to ninth-grade children. All day camps begin June 4. Visit www.lincolnymnca.org for more details about this summer-long fun camp experience.

Wee Ball begins May 23, so hurry to register your 4-year-old through kindergarten-age child for this fun instructional program. Children learn the basic skills for playing baseball -- throwing, catching, hitting and running bases -- and then will play a short game. This program is at the Y Activity Center on Saturday mornings through June 13.

YMCA Cow Bingo is coming! Enjoy a day of fun and fellowship with kids and families on May 9, 12:30-3 p.m., at the Y Activity Center. This free event includes grilled hot dogs, games and contests for kids and adults, preschool play stations, area attractions, a giant bouncer, climber and slide, raffle drawing, and much more. Tickets for the annual cow bingo game are on sale now at the Y office for just $15 each. Only 400 will be sold. Get your ticket for a chance to win a $750 cash prize!

[Text from file received from Lincoln Area YMCA]